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Marketing/Brand/PR lead (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: negotiable Basic salary 
Location: Cape Town, Muizenberg
Education level: Degree
Job level: Mid/Senior
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Occasional
Type: Permanent
Reference: #CTTCMKT2020
Company: The Cape Town Toiletry Co

Job description

Come join our team! We are an evolving personal care and beauty company that requires the skills of a creative, learning, ethical  and hard-working marketing professional.  

You will need to be able to work with a team of sales, creative and technical experts on retailers and brands being sold into global markets. 

This is a superb opportunity for you to express you multi-dimensional marketing skills and make the position your own.  If you take initiative, are driven and can self-manage – this role could be for you!

Responsibilities include: 

  • Content creation and management of Facebook and Instagram and other social media networks.
  • Community management. Website management (experience with WordPress or Shopify required)

Brand management and building:

  • Management of existing brands, ensuring all content and brand messaging is consistent across the board.  Brand building; managing the launch and roll-out of new brands as well as developing their CI.
  • Researching industry trends – the company works in bath, body, skincare and personal care so an interest in the industry is a must!

Marketing management:

  • Putting together and working closely to a six+ month marketing strategy.  Campaign management – from execution to implementation and management. 

Collaboration with Sales team:

  • Working closely with the sales team to manage retail clients.  Coordinating marketing activations or promotions with major retailers, ensuring that messaging is consistent.

Website management:

  • One would need to work closely with offsite developers to launch new websites.  
  • This involves project management, content creation and copywriting.  
  • Understanding of e-commerce a must. 

PR:

  • Working with influencers and bloggers, managing trade exchanges and other PR activations and or events.
  • Leading our PR agencies and development new PR agents in overseas markets to support our brands

Copywriting: 

  • Short to mid-length copy in terms of social media content, press releases, newsletters and web content

Company Description

A relevant health, personal care and beauty company!

Requirements

Skills:

  • Marketing degree/diploma and digital expertise
  • Must be organised and detail orientated.
  • The suitable candidate would need to work well under pressure and often be willing to work out of their job scope.
  • Highly computer literate and tech-savvy: working with google doc’s, excel, scheduling apps – one must be able to grasp new online platforms quickly. 
  • Basic design skills would be beneficial as not all social media content will be designed
  • Must be able to work well independently, communicate efficiently and comfortable making decisions.

Remuneration:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Transparent bonus scheme.

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Instructional Writer (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: R15000 – R20000 per month Cost to company 
Location: Cape Town
Education level: Degree
Job level: Junior/Mid
Type: 1 year
Reference: #W0620BC-ET
Company: Laragh Courseware

Job description

We seek a strong, confident writer to research, structure, write and occasionally edit instructional e-learning content for online delivery to professional audiences in corporate environments. You need to be comfortable learning and writing about a range of subjects, from legal compliance and environmental health and safety regulations in the US and UK, to the use and support of new technologies including hardware, software and gadgets. If you are professionally-minded and relish the challenge, this could be an interesting new career opportunity.

Our office is in the Cape Town CBD. At present, all work is being done remotely, but in time we expect to re-open the office with appropriate COVID-19 protocols in place to prevent transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. At that time, regular in-office work will become routine, along with remote work, so reasonable proximity and access to Cape Town is essential.

Initial (remote) training will be provided, followed by on-the-job guidance from experienced colleagues. In the process, you would acquire a grounding in an ‘instructional design’ career; one that you we hope you will grow in with us, but that you can also ply almost anywhere in the world.

Company Description

Laragh Courseware, with a staff complement of over 50 people, has been operating successfully in Cape Town for over 23 years.

Requirements

You must:

  • Have a university degree
  • Demonstrate your excellent English writing skills in your letter of application
  • Be able to research and structure technical material, quickly and sensibly
  • Have an eye for detail, and be able to edit written content to adhere to a specific House Style
  • Be a fast learner, unafraid of getting to grips with subject matter that will often be new to you
  • Be proficiently computer-literate, and familiar with Microsoft Office
  • Be adaptable, independent, and able to work with a minimum of supervision

Advantages:

  • Cross-disciplinary experience
  • Familiarity with business-related subject matter
  • Unafraid to tackle simple HTML
  • Aptitude for working with new software tools and hardware

Personal skills/attributes

  • You should be highly efficient, and able to meet deadlines regularly and consistently.
  • You need to be comfortable with a dynamic environment where change is constant.
  • You need to be able to work constructively with colleagues and managers.

Please note:

  • Applications without a letter of motivation and samples of your own writing will be rejected.
  • Freelancers can unfortunately not be considered. We are seeking full-time employees.

Posted on 15 Jun 10:31

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Factory Planning Manager (Western Cape)

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Remuneration: Market related 
Location: Western Cape
Job level: Management Jnr-Mid
Type: Permanent
Reference: #VIT-148
Company: Vital

Job description

Responsibilities:

•Managing the entire factory planning function

•Responsible for all production plans and scheduling

•Coordinate with operations groups with respect to the execution of the production plans

•Recommend and plan for changes to available capacity to optimise use of assets

•Managing changes and roll outs of new products or processes in the planning process

•Working closely with procurement to report, review and resolve all material issues relating to production

•Identify capacity constraints based on current demand

•Daily/Weekly/Monthly Reporting •Various improvement projects

•Managing and ensuring KPI targets are achieved.

Requirements

Requirements:

•Relevant 3 year tertiary or SAPICS qualification

•Strong planning experience with at least 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment

•Knowledge of Syspro or a scheduling tool will be an advantage

•Advanced Excel proficiency

•Excellent communications skills

•Proactive and well organised

•Ability to meet deadlines

•Excellent problem solving skills

•Detail orientated

•Ability to improve or implement new processes.

Closing date:  25 June 2020.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posted on 15 Jun 09:06

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Vital Health Foods was the first to establish the health foods industry in South Africa. Today, the company is the number one vitamin and mineral supplement manufacturer in the country.

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Senior Full-Stack Web Developer (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: R1100000 – R1200000 per year Cost to company 
Location: Johannesburg, Sandton
Type: Permanent
Reference: #SP49329
Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment

Job description

A multinational product shop, known for specialising in Blockchain, virtual reality, and simulation science is looking for a highly specialised full-stack developer.

Are you a skilled C# developer looking to work with the latest tech? This is an awesome opportunity to show off your coding skills. You will be working with an innovative team using the latest and greatest when it comes to technologies.

Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity and become an industry innovator. Don’t wait, apply now.

Reference number for this position is SP49329 which is a permanent position based in Sandton offering R1.2m per annum cost to company salary negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Sanchia Penny on

az.oc.egrem-e@paihcnas

or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals: https://www.e-merge.co.za/careers/referralprogramme/

Requirements

  • Two years’ experience in a senior role
  • Six year’s development experience
  • In-depth experience with C#, Azure, AngularJS
  • ReactJS experience essential
  • Expert knowledge of.Net Framework and .Net Core
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills 
  • Take ownership of your work

Posted on 15 Jun 08:17

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Receptionist/Sales Intern (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: R8000 – R10000 per month negotiable Basic salary 
Location: Cape Town, Maitland
Education level: Degree
Job level: Junior/Mid
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Occasional
Type: Permanent
Reference: ##DSSales
Company: DeskStand

Job description

Only apply if you are a people’s person – Huge advantage if you have worked in the restaurant and/or hospitality industry.

Working closely with the director on building the company brand and servicing the company’s customers while adding value in terms of customer service and staff communication. The work demands a very professional approach to satisfying our customer needs plus the ability to multitask.

The role will also require you to able to generate, service, and grow current sales by regularly following up with designated customers and accounts to sell the companies products.

Company description

DeskStand improves lives by offering customers a product that improves posture while standing or sitting while a user works on their computers. By supplying companies ergonomic workstations, people become more productive and happier at the office or home office. We offer a range of ergonomically designed products that are locally produced in Cape Town and shipping packed flat. We pride ourselves on selling products that are eco-friendly and 100% bio-degradable.

This is in relation to various factors including but not limited to:

  • Customer service (supplying customers with all relevant information and assistance on products, features, benefits, quotations, etc.)
  • Shipping and logistics (basic knowledge of courier booking, etc.)

We’re offering:

  • Fun, dynamic and active work culture.
  • Internship level experience of customer service fundamentals.
  • Training on DeskStand™ offerings and practices throughout the internship.
  • Opportunity to learn about branding and marketing.
  • Health and wellness in the working environment experience.

Requirements

A degree in communications or marketing

  • Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
  • Masterful verbal and written English communication skills with a documented portfolio of work.
  • Exceptional customer service and representation of the DeskStand brand.
  • Create tailored, product proposals and solutions that meet our clients’ short and long-term needs.
  • A positive attitude.
  • Create quotations for customers based on their product needs.
  • Sending out follow-ups and meeting requests.
  • Regular feedback sessions with your director/manager.
  • Continually engage and communicate with the factory and our team to strengthen relationships.
  • Keep all administrative work updated.
  • Report on sales activity and opportunities as required (weekly and monthly).
  • A willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
  • The ability to take initiative and think out of the box.

Personal skills/attributes

  • Must be a people’s person.
  • Very well-groomed and spoken to be the front face of the company.
  • Must be organised and have the ability to work with tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Active and healthy lifestyle with a fun loving attitude
  • Passionate about helping others.
  • A brilliant eye for detail and highly organised.
  • The ability to work independently and collaborate with the team when necessary.
  • Accountable and resourceful.
  • Multitasking ability and great time management.
  • Highly focused and takes initiative.
  • An energetic, motivated, and results-driven individual
  • A proactive self-starter with a strong sense of responsibility and professionalism.
  • Able to take and follow through on instruction.
  • Must have a high energy level and be prepared to go the extra mile.
  • Be innovative and show initiative.
  • Must be professional, punctual, and have a friendly nature.
  • Have a good relationship – building skills.

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News24.com | Why the Eastern Cape’s lobby to have alcohol ban reinstated is likely to fail

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  • Poor response to the Covid-19 pandemic in Eastern Cape is partly why the request for alcohol ban won’t be considered. 
  • The province has the third highest number of cases in the country, behind the Western Cape and Gauteng. 
  • Poor leadership has been blamed for the province being unable to deal with the challenges brought about by the pandemic. 

The Eastern Cape’s poor response to the Covid-19 pandemic is part of the reason why the Cabinet would not consider its request to have the alcohol ban reinstated, two party leaders in the province told News24. 

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With 217 deaths and 9 250 confirmed cases as of Sunday, the Eastern Cape has the third highest number of cases.

It is surpassed by the Western Cape, its neighbour, which has recorded 40 605 cases and 1 041 deaths. Gauteng has 9 897 cases and 81 deaths. 

In total, as of Sunday, the country has 65 746 cases, with 1 423 deaths.

In the early stages of Covid-19 infections, the province was widely criticised for its response to the pandemic, with Health Minister Zweli Mkhize vocal about its shortcomings. 

In April, it emerged in a damning report that the Eastern Cape government failed to provide adequate resources for the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality to tackle the pandemic.

READ | Covid-19: Mkhize furious with Eastern Cape health MEC and team, sends reinforcements

Furious with the report, the health minister cancelled a planned site visit to Zwide and KwaDwesi, and proceeded to fill critical vacancies on the spot. 

This, as well embarrassing coverage of the MEC of Health, Sindiswa Gomba, has placed the province on the back foot. 

Two sources told News24 that Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane’s attempts to lobby President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet to reinstate a ban on alcohol would “fail”. 

“You can’t appoint an illegitimate person in a critical position and expect to be taken seriously. The reality on the ground is that comrade Gomba is a disaster. She has no experience and it shows.

“The response by the province has been lacking. Our hospitals are not equipped, there are reports of shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) and we don’t have enough beds. This is not because of alcohol – it’s because we have poor leadership,” one ANC leader said. 

ALSO READ | EC hospital beset by issues as Mkhize raises concerns about spike in Covid-19 cases

During another visit on 4 June, the provincial health department told Mkhize that its largest casualty unit with a dedicated isolation site, Livingstone Hospital, was struggling.

The unit had been hit by a shortage of sterile gloves, gowns and employees, including doctors, nurses and porters, while its Accident and Emergency Unit had not been cleaned for days, News24 reported.

The Sunday Times reported that Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu said the Cabinet would not review its decisions, including the sale of alcohol. 

In the report, Mthembu said there had been no discussion around reinstating a ban on alcohol.

Ramaphosa’s National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) is set to receive an assessment report from the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) on Tuesday.

A Cabinet meeting will follow on Wednesday, where a decision will be taken on the lockdown regulations, the publication reported. 

“Cabinet’s decisions does not mean there are divisions. Every province will lobby for one thing or another, it’s expected. What puts the province at a disadvantage is going to be its current response.

“Alcohol incidents are expected to surge. What have they done as a government to respond to it? It’s not a matter of divisions, these risk-adjusted strategies by government must be informed by science,” another ANC leader said. 

Political analyst Professor Mcebisi Ndletyana said the Cabinet would look clumsy if it were to reverse its decisions on regulations. 

“You can’t have taken a decision and reverse it, and expect people not to express their anger. It would have very negative implications. Of course, (Bheki) Cele would complain about the crime levels, he is a policeman. He has to deal with police issues.” 

Ndletyana was referring to an ANC lecture last week, where Cele said he disagreed with the sale of the alcohol, and added that crime fighting had benefitted from the ban. 

READ | Cele slams ANC’s anti-police brutality campaign, says alcohol ban shouldn’t have been lifted

Ndletyana agreed that the Eastern Cape’s “shambolic governance” limited its leverage in lobbying on regulations. 

“They can’t provide simple PPEs. Their response has been anchored on poor administration and lack of leadership. That province is now facing a serious spike, so who listens to a government that is incompetent when facing a crisis.

“In the early days, you saw (David) Makhura in Soweto, you saw (Sihle) Zikalala in eThekwini; what you didn’t see is (Oscar) Mabuyane in the hotspots in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) or East London.

“The only time the Eastern Cape government took this thing seriously was when Mkhize visited the NMB metro. Had Bisho focused on getting ethical leaders? They have no credibility to talk about anything unless they had done the basic things properly,” Ndletyana said. 

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It Commercial Manager

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IT Commercial Manager in Kwazulu-Natal | Other IT/Computer | Job Mail | 4732840

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  • Ad Placed : 15 Jun 2020 06:00:20 Affiliate ad
  • Remuneration : PER MONTH
  • Employment Type : Full Time
  • Employment Level : Senior Management
  • Industry :
  • IT/Computer
    Other IT/Computer
  • Region : Kwazulu-Natal
  • Company : Sharon Nurock Recruitment cc

Our client is a longstanding, leading, listed FMCG company with a presence in the SADC region. Lead the development and implementation of a sourcing strategy in support of the groups strategic IT goals.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required:

  • B.Com or similar.
  • 5+ years Vendor Management experience in Cloud Infrastructure Service transformation and/or deployment project management.
  • Sound track record in IT Vendor Relationship Management.
  • Proven experience in leading procurement of large scale non-commoditised technologies and services, contracting and engaging with IT OEM’s.
  • Experience in developing technology strategy and associated transition/transformation approaches/strategies.
  • Knowledge of infrastructure technology licensing models and guiding and working with intermediaries and 3rd parties such as LAR’s and in-country OEM channel partners.
  • IT budgeting and operations cost accounting management.
  • Ability to engage business at a Business Executive level as well as engaging with Technologists.
  • In the absence of clearly defined frameworks, have the ability to know who the key stakeholders are, and when to involve, consult or inform stakeholders, particular Executives, in decision making.

Key Performance Areas:

  • Report to the Chief Information & Digitisation Officer (CIDO).
  • Establish and maintain executive relationships with strategic vendors.
  • Evaluate external markets for sourcing developments and opportunities.
  • Assess current IT Vendor management capabilities in place and identify roles, process, tools and technologies required to manage vendors.
  • Ensure effective contracts with all strategic suppliers are in place, including appropriate structure, governance, ownership, etc.
  • Develop a roadmap to ensure contracts are maintained in line with group strategic and operational requirements.
  • Develop an appropriate understanding of the current Technology environment by engaging group stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Participate in and contribute to the development of an IT Operating model, with specific responsibility for Vendor Management.
  • Assess the OEM and service provider environment and ensure the development of IS vendor management best practices across the group businesses.
  • Lead the development and implementation of the IT sourcing model (identifying what should be retained and what should be outsourced and how it should be bundled/contracted).
  • Lead the sourcing and contracting of non-commodity IT services and technology providers.
  • Manage the ongoing evaluation and benchmarking of IS vendors and IS services.
  • Participate in the development of an IT Service catalogue.
  • Drive business value from technology investments through an analysis of IT Total Cost of Ownership.

Competencies:

  1. Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
  2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
  3. A self-starter with an ability to operate independently.
  4. Effective people management skills.
  5. Strategic thinking and sound business acumen.
  6. Willingness to travel into all areas of operation, within and outside South Africa.

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