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Visual Merchandiser – Johannesburg Central (JHB CBD)

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Remuneration: Market related 
Location: JHB CBD
Job level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Reference: #CUMG-3686
Company: Cape Union Mart

Job description

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to align with the company vision, be self-motivated and actively involved in overseeing the end to end process in the applicable area of responsibility. In addition, the successful candidate should have the high energy levels required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Implement window displays by ensuring that windows are dressed according to set themes and Company standard.
  • Complete in-store and table displays and assist in coordinating store openings.
  • Complete external displays by arranging, setting up and breaking down of external displays for centre courts, shows and other free standing out of store displays.
  • Visual merchandising administration and general duties.
  • Ensure that all 4 brands are operational and running smoothly.

Requirements

Requirements – Experience & Qualifications

  • 2 years visual retail merchandising experience is essential
  • Valid driver’s license and own vehicle is essential
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft office and Outlook essential
  • Must be flexible to work extended hours if required
  • Will be required to travel

 

Competencies Required

  • Well-spoken with effective communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative
  • Resilient and tenacious in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
  • Ability to prioritize, manage your time, maintain high levels of drive & initiative while under pressure
  • Ability to resolve problems and conflict
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization
  • Deadline and outcomes focused
  • Ability to make sound decisions
  • Methodical, detail-orientated and accurate
  • Strong planning, organizing and coordinating skills
  • Ability to use initiative and be a creative thinker with the ability to translate ideas into action
  • Proactive, innovative, passionate, committed, self-motivated, driven and trustworthy

Posted on 08 Jul 16:20

Cape Union Mart

Cape Union Mart International (Pty) Ltd has been equipping South African adventurers since 1933, and is South Africa’s favourite outdoor adventure store. Stocking everything one needs for outdoor pursuits – including hiking, camping, trail running, mountain biking, snow sports, travel and more – Cape Union Mart is an essential first step in every adventure. Cape Union Mart has stores across South Africa, and in Namibia and Botswana.

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Retail Manager (Durban)

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Location: Durban, Ballito Junction Regional Mall
Education level: Matric
Job level: Management Snr
Type: Permanent
Reference: #Sales Manager
Company: Leather Gallery

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Retail Manager to oversee the daily operations of our premium furniture store in Ballito. You will need to ensure the smooth running of operations in your branch and ensure that all monthly sales objectives are achieved.

Leather Gallery curates the highest quality, luxury furniture and home decor pieces for the most premium homes, allowing them to reimagine and reinvent their interior spaces. Leather Gallery is fondly known as the home of leather furniture because of our wide array of leather sofas in an array of sizes, styles, shapes and custom colour and configuration options as well as the excellent quality of our genuine, top grain leather.

Requirements


The requirements for the ideal candidate are:

  • 5+ years successful experience as a retail manager
  • Matric certificate
  • Diploma/Degree in related fields, or strong recommendations from previous employers
  • Proven track record of achieving sales objectives
  • Strong sales abilities and proper understanding of customer service techniques
  • Experience with, and knowledge of Cin7 and POS is advantageous
  • Excellent organisational and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to accurately communicate information about all products to customers
  • Computer skills

Your responsibilities will be to:

  • Organise and allocate store operations and responsibilities to your team
  • Supervise and guide your team towards achieving maximum sales results
  • Maintain and grow your teams results by coaching, disciplining and motivating them
  • Achieve monthly financial objectives
  • Deal with in-store customer complaints and maintain the reputation of the store and the brand
  • Inspect the areas in-store and resolve any issues that may arise

Should you meet all of the above requirements, please email a copy of your CV along with your letters of recommendation to greg@leathergallery.co.za with the subject line “BALLITO STORE MANAGER APPLICATION”.

Only successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posted on 08 Jul 16:08

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Administration Manager

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Administration Manager. R18 000 neg Excellent experience in all areas of managing staff + functions of Admin Manager. Excellent organizational skills.
At least 4 years’ experience. Email detailed CV and refs to: stopforthandsons@gmail.com

Health24.com | To everything there is a season, including heart disease

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  • A study put people with fatty deposits in their coronary arteries into three groups
  • Each of these groups could experience a heart attack or another cardiac event because of blocked blood flow
  • It was found that some people, depending on the group, were more affected by cold weather while others reacted more to warm weather

A growing body of research suggests heart attacks, angina and other heart events increase during winter and summer.

Now, a new study could explain why.

Researchers reviewed an international registry of 1 113 people, the majority from Japan, with acute coronary syndrome. Heart attack is a type of acute coronary syndrome, which occurs when the blood supply to the heart muscle is suddenly decreased or blocked.

Using images of the fatty deposits in participants’ coronary arteries, researchers put people into groups: plaque rupture, plaque erosion and calcified plaque. Each plaque scenario can block blood flow and lead to a heart attack or other cardiac event. But a rupture is more immediate and occurs when the calcified plaque breaks off. Erosion can happen over time.

Cold can constrict blood vessels

“We looked at those three underlying mechanisms to see whether they were different among the different seasons. As expected, we found a significant difference,” said Dr Ik-Kyung Jang, lead author of the study published on 2 July in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Jang is an interventional cardiologist and director of the Cardiology Laboratory of Integrated Physiology and Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Even after adjusting for age, sex and other coronary risk factors, Jang and his colleagues found that plaque rupture was highest in the winter and lowest in the summer. In people with plaque rupture, the prevalence of high blood pressure also was higher in the winter. People with plaque erosion or calcified plaque, however, did not tend to have high blood pressure.

One possible explanation for the uptick in wintertime ruptures, Jang said, is that cold temperatures can lead to constriction or narrowing of the blood vessels, and high blood pressure can be a trigger for plaque rupture. Another potential culprit? “Infection, particularly influenza, can result in systemic inflammation, and since plaque rupture is also associated with inflammation, that may also contribute to the higher incidence of acute coronary syndromes in the winter,” he said.

Plaque erosion, on the other hand, was higher in the summer. According to Jang, in hot weather, people are more likely to be dehydrated, which concentrates the blood. This can stress the endothelium, a thin layer of cells that line the blood vessels, causing the erosion.

The increase in winter cardiac events holds true even in milder climates, said Dr Robert Kloner, chief science officer and scientific director of Cardiovascular Research Institute at Huntington Medical Research Institutes in Pasadena, California. He was not involved with the new study.

In a prior study, however, Kloner and his colleagues analysed deaths from coronary heart disease in Los Angeles County between 1985 and 1996. They reported that the death rates were highest in December and January and lowest in the summer and early fall.

Greater indoor pollution

“This is true not only in climates that are known to be cold like the northeast of the US, but also in climates that are milder,” Kloner said. “People get used to a climate and then when it’s even mildly colder, that might be enough to increase cardiac events.”

While more research is needed, Kloner said that lifestyle factors also may explain the increase in plaque rupture during the winter. For example, people tend to eat more fattening, salty foods and overindulge on alcohol during the winter holidays, increasing their risk of heart troubles.

In addition, smoke from fireplaces contributes to greater indoor air pollution, which can contribute to cardiovascular events.

Shovelling snow can increase the heart’s workload, too. “There have been studies showing associations between snow shovelling and blizzards and an increase in cardiac events,” Kloner said.

Jang suggested doctors educate high-risk patients – older people and those with risk factors such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension and high cholesterol – about the risk of cold weather and how they can protect themselves.

“If people take steps to stay warm in the winter and be hydrated in the summer,” Jang said, “we may expect to see less acute coronary syndrome throughout a year.”

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Executive Personal Assistant

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We are an emerging company seeking to employ an Executive Assistant to their CEO. The successful candidate must have the relevant diploma/certificate and min of 5 years’ experience as an Executive PA. Duties & Responsibilities
• Coordinate CEO calendar and meetings
• Coordinate travel logistics
• Execute Personal Assistant and administrative duties
• Perform company secretarial function Support the CEO to drive the strategic objectives of the organization:
• Perform duties of company secretary through execution of administrative duties
• Act as the point of contact among executives, employees, clients and other external parties
• Responsible for the review of documents, as required
• Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner
• Format information for internal and external communication, including but not limited to memos, emails, presentations, reports etc
• Operational and process effectiveness

Strategic Content Developer/Proposal Writer (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: R830000 – R977000 per year Cost to company 
Location: Cape Town, Rondebosch
Education level: Masters
Job level: Management Snr
Type: Permanent
Reference: #E200235
Company: University Of Cape Town

Job description

This portfolio offers the successful candidate an opportunity to help conceptualize strategic development projects of the university. These projects extend our teaching, learning, and research to realise our threefold vision of Transformation-Excellence-Sustainability within the wider national and global community. Knowledge of the changing higher education sector and the ability to work across multi-disciplinary academic fields are essential for this portfolio. It is a dynamic and creative role that requires the incumbent to develop project content for a diverse audience that includes foundation, corporate, and individual donors, as well as alumni and the wider public.

Requirements:

  • An NQF 8 or equivalent tertiary qualification
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a fundraising and/or donor-focussed environment with responsibility for producing fundraising publications, researching, and drafting strategic donor articles and messages.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, proposal writing, and project management skills.
  • High professional and ethical standards for handling information.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • The ability to work across different Institutional disciplines to establish confidence with senior executives, faculty, and other stakeholders.
  • Strong people skills and diverse cultural sensitivity.
  • Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines
  • The ability to work independently combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve the UCT and DAD’s goals.

Advantageous:

  • Experience of communications and print and electronic media content development
  • Knowledge of the academic research environment
  • Working knowledge of funding cycles among foundations, corporates, and trusts

Responsibilities:

  • Developing concept notes, generic proposals, and customised proposals for various donors
  • Working with project leaders and senior members of the executive to conceptualise project narratives and budgets
  • Translating the university’s vision and mission into project strategies
  • Developing and producing communications material including the donor newsletter and projects publication
  • Developing project communications material for the Development and Alumni website
  • Advising and copy-editing project-related communications material for the Development and Alumni Department
  • Developing talking points for the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and other senior executives at donor and alumni events
  • Oversee, liaise and work closely with Communication Manager

The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is between R830 552 – R977 119.

To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file to Ian Petersen at

–       UCT Application Form (download at http://forms.uct.ac.za/hr201.doc)

–       Letter of motivation, and

–       Curriculum Vitae (CV) – maximum 4 pages

                                  

Please ensure the title and reference number are indicated in the subject line.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to undergo a competency test.

Telephone:                  021 650 2163                Website:          www.uct.ac.za/dad/news/

Reference number:      E200235                        Closing date:   24 July 2020

UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf.   

 

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

Requirements

  • An NQF 8 or equivalent tertiary qualification
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a fundraising and/or donor-focussed environment with responsibility for producing fundraising publications, researching, and drafting strategic donor articles and messages.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, proposal writing, and project management skills.
  • High professional and ethical standards for handling information.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • The ability to work across different Institutional disciplines to establish confidence with senior executives, faculty, and other stakeholders.
  • Strong people skills and diverse cultural sensitivity.
  • Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines
  • The ability to work independently combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve the UCT and DAD’s goals.
  • An NQF 8 or equivalent tertiary qualification
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a fundraising and/or donor-focussed environment with responsibility for producing fundraising publications, researching, and drafting strategic donor articles and messages.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, proposal writing, and project management skills.
  • High professional and ethical standards for handling information.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • The ability to work across different Institutional disciplines to establish confidence with senior executives, faculty, and other stakeholders.
  • Strong people skills and diverse cultural sensitivity.
  • Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines
  • The ability to work independently combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve the UCT and DAD’s goals.

Posted on 08 Jul 13:43

Permanent Part Time Sales Assistant – Cape Union Mart – Riverside Mall (Nelspruit)

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Cape Union Mart International (Pty) Ltd has been equipping South African adventurers since 1933, and is South Africa’s favourite outdoor adventure store. Stocking everything one needs for outdoor pursuits – including hiking, camping, trail running, mountain biking, snow sports, travel and more – Cape Union Mart is an essential first step in every adventure. Cape Union Mart has stores across South Africa, and in Namibia and Botswana.

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Part-Time/Permanent Sales Assistant (Nelspruit)

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Cape Union Mart

Cape Union Mart International (Pty) Ltd has been equipping South African adventurers since 1933, and is South Africa’s favourite outdoor adventure store. Stocking everything one needs for outdoor pursuits – including hiking, camping, trail running, mountain biking, snow sports, travel and more – Cape Union Mart is an essential first step in every adventure. Cape Union Mart has stores across South Africa, and in Namibia and Botswana.

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Senior Data Engineer (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: R1000000 per year 
Location: Cape Town
Job level: Senior
Type: Permanent
Reference: #MH49590
Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment

An innovative, digitalised and diversified Swiss media company based in Cape Town, is looking for a senior data engineer to join them and work #remotely. You are required to have at least 3 years’ experience within Data Engineering along with solid experience in data lakes and AWS.

Essential requirements:

  • You are well degreed in IT
  • You have two years’ experience working with serverless services such as GCP or AWS
  • You have AWS IAM (AWS Identity and Access Management) knowledge
  • You have four years’ experience building and optimising ‘big data’ data pipelines, architectures, and data sets
  • Your technical strengths include:
    • AWS: S3, EC2, RDS, Redshift, Lambdas, CloudWatch, etc.
    • Python
    • Jenkins
    • Github
    • Terraform

Reference number for this position is MH49590. This is a permanent, remote role. Budget is in the region of R1mil per annum based on experience, skillset and current level. Contact michelle on .

Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT Recruitment is a niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right people with the right companies, in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge IT website for more great positions.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

Posted on 08 Jul 08:35

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Design Layout Specialist (Johannesburg)

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Location: Johannesburg
Type: Contract
Company: Nomad Now

Job description

Our Nomad Now Client is a boutique creative agency with a decade of experience and they are looking for a design layout specialist. The preferred candidate will have experience executing marketing projects from conception, to production, including websites, brochures and product packaging.

Requirements

  • Experience executing marketing projects from conception, to production, including websites, brochures and product packaging
  • An in-depth knowledge of design, and layout techniques

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee digital and print creative solutions to address our marketing needs

To apply for the role, create a profile here http://my.nomadnow.co/register. Ensure your Nomad Now profile matches the keywords in this job advert, and you will be invited to apply to the role through the platform.

Posted on 08 Jul 08:25

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