Requirements & Qualifications for the Position Some clerical/administrative experience in a corporate environment
Superior administration abilities
Strong clerical and office management skills
High level energy and organization abilities
MS Office applications, including Word, and Outlook
The successful candidate must perform the following daily tasks/responsibilities::
Work unsupervised 1.Assist in performance of all administrative duties as assigned.
2.Answer telephone calls and e-mails,
3.Type correspondence and maintain appointment schedule.
4.Perform data entry, computer reports and various other paperwork-related clerical tasks.
5.Provide front-desk support and other clerical assistance for reception as required
Able to work from home fax cv 0865774882
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Journalist (Pretoria)
| Remuneration: | negotiable To be discussed |
| Location: | Pretoria, Erasmuskloof |
| Education level: | Diploma |
| Job level: | Mid |
| Own transport required: | Yes |
| Travel requirement: | Occasional |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Company: | Media in Africa |
Job description
A dynamic, award-winning media house in Pretoria East is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate journalist who can work independently to create excellent content for both print and online. The writer will cover a variety of exciting and relevant topics in the fields of architecture, design, construction, engineering and business.
They will be responsible for interviewing clients and industry experts, reviewing expos, sourcing and researching information for original articles and reworking material for publication. The individual must have a passion for clear, concise communication and a willingness to engross themselves in a dynamic and developing industry.
- Source and gather accurate and appropriate information for feature articles.
- Produce well-written, accurate and relevant features for the construction industry.
- Apply excellent interviewing skills.
- Technical writing: using architects’ or product suppliers’ briefs and government reports to write topical articles.
- Sound knowledge of the construction industry will be beneficial.
- Sourcing information, writing and compiling newsletters.
- Liaising with clients to produce advertorials and other marketing material.
- Attend lectures, conferences and launches as and when required.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key sources in the magazines’ target markets.
- Actively grow our online community through social media.
- Be actively involved in developing the publication’s strategy.
- Take part in planning and executing CPD events hosted by magazines.
Freelancers need not apply.
This position is a full-time, Pretoria-based position.
Applicants will be required to do a writing test prior to appointment.
Company Description
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Requirements
- Postgraduate degree in journalism, English or relevant media studies. Honours preferred.
- Three years of minimum print media writing or PR experience.
- Computer literacy with an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
- Drivers licence is essential and having a reliable own vehicle is essential.
- All prospective candidates must have a portfolio of previously published work.
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Health24.com | Schools, children and Covid-19 risk – experts weigh in
- In a panel discussion about schools opening, experts emphasised the low-risk of children under 19 when it comes to contracting and spreading the coronavirus
- Even children with comorbidities like asthma and diabetes – with their condition under control – are deemed to be low-risk
- Leading paediatric allergologist Professor Eugene Weinberg noted that only 1% of kids who contract Covid-19 have severe symptoms
South African children have slowly started to return to school this week, with many parents still wondering how safe it is in the face of Covid-19.
Experts, however, stand behind the opening of schools, citing that children under the age of 19 are highly unlikely to contract Covid-19 or transmit it.
In a News24 Frontline panel discussion on Wednesday, Professor Eugene Weinberg – a paediatric allergologist – and Professor Heather Zar – a paediatric pulmonologist – weighed in on the health risks to children going back to school.
READ: Children and Covid-19: What the latest study says
“Getting the flu is a higher risk than getting Covid-19 for kids,” says Zar, including dying from it. Children have a strong immunity to it, even those with comorbidities like asthma and diabetes – as long as the condition is well-medicated and under control.
And if children with comorbidities do catch it, symptoms remain mild or kids may even remain asymptomatic.
She also added that the coronavirus is far more like to spread in an office or grocery store than a school, and if a child catches it they are more likely to have caught it from their parents.
For those who do contract the virus, only 1% have severe symptoms according to Weinberg, the rest having mild or no symptoms. They are also unlikely to spread it.
He says many paediatric associations have put their weight behind sending children to school, including for their mental and social well-being.
“It’s unusual for a child to die from Covid-19, but the ‘What if I’m the statistic?’ is the concern for many parents,” says Weinberg.
ALSO READ: Kids with cancer not at greater risk for severe Covid-19
What studies say
Around the world, studies have shown resilience in children regarding Covid-19. According to research, less than 2% of reported infections in China, Italy and the US have been in people under the age of 18.
One case investigation published in the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) showed that most young patients who contract Covid-19 had normal lungs with little damage.
While there have been some concerns about an abnormal autoimmune response called Kawasaki disease in children contracting Covid-19, research shows these also to be rare cases.
There is, however, one study that suggested that obesity seemed to have had some influence in cases where children develop severe symptoms from Covid-19.
SEE: Similar to adults, obesity raises kids’ odds for severe Covid-19
Mask-wearing remains essential
The most important thing that both Zar and Weinberg encourage is for parents and teachers to be strict with children wearing masks as the best defence.
It’s something that can be done by everyone – unlike physical distancing and handwashing that can be difficult in certain situations.
Zar added that with smaller kids where mask-wearing can be problematic, opt for visors as an alternative, but notes that they are far less effective than masks.
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News24.com | Constitutional Court rules Electoral Act is unconstitutional, opens way for independent candidates
Constitutional Court.
Felix Dlangamandla, City Press
The Constitutional Court has declared the Electoral Act unconstitutional.
Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga handed down judgment on Thursday.
This comes after the New Nation Movement’s (NNM) bid to allow an independent candidate to run for elections challenged the current Electoral Act 73 of 1998, arguing that it infringes on the right to exercise individual political choices.
The NNM wanted the Electoral Act to be amended to allow independent candidates to run in provincial and national elections.
The apex court also ordered that Parliament correct the Electoral Act.
“I can conceive no reason that the limitation is justified. The Electoral Act is unconstitutional the appeal must succeed,” Madlanga said in his judgment.
The court also ruled that the deficiency in the Act that does not provide for adult citizens to be elected to the national and provincial legislatures as independent candidates is inconsistent with the Constitution.
The judgment is suspended for 24 months for Parliament to amend the legislation.
This is a developing story. More information to follow.
News24.com | Cape Town storm: Several left homeless, roads flooded following heavy showers
Flooding in Khayelitsha after heavy rains (Supplied)
- Some residents in informal settlements have been left homeless after heavy rains in Cape Town.
- According to the City’s Disaster Risk Management, no emergency shelters have been activated.
- Trees were uprooted, roads were flooded and power cuts were experienced across the city.
Several residents of informal settlements in Cape Town have been left homeless after heavy showers on Wednesday night.
Affected informal settlements include Overcome Heights, Phola Park, Goliath Estate, Langa, Masiphumelele, Khayelitsha and Philippi.
According to the City’s Disaster Risk Management spokesperson, Chantel Alexander, no emergency shelters have been activated.
Trees were uprooted in Durbanville, Ravensmead, Atlantis, Eversdal and Somerset West.
“These are being attended to by the recreation and parks department,” said Alexander.
Disaster Risk Management also said power outages were experienced in Philippi, Pelican Heights, Samora Machel, Strand and Nyanga. Alexander added that the electricity department would attend to all reports.
The roads and stormwater department has also been alerted to flooded roads across the city.
Team Leader
Do you have the skills of a dynamic Team Leader within the Debt Collection industry? Our client requires your skills to lead Collections Agents to better their performance and improve their service quality. The successful individual will have problem solving and interpersonal skills, to deliver effective solutions for customers. This is an opportunity to add value to a successful growing team.
3-5 years’ experience in a similar position
Problem solving and decision-making skills
Attention to detail
Energetic and dynamic
Proficiency in English is an essential requirement
Basic computer knowledge
DUTIES:
Overseeing a team of 12 Debt Collectors
Develop collections agents
Lead team meetings
Manage diverse staff in an environment of change
Analyse call centre data, and focus on improving performance and processes to better support school management and parents
Assist the Collections Manager and other management team members in identifying trends and establishing call centre goals
Ensuring staff members are achieving desired service levels and taking corrective action, as needed
Taking on other tasks or projects to support agents, collection manager, and collection support team
Time and attendance management
Staff performance monitoring and management
Design and implement tactics using the phone, email, SMS, WhatsApp and other social media tools.
Organise and prioritise own and team workloads
Use existing call centre technology to meet business & customer/associate satisfaction goals
Establishes & maintains management & performance controls to highlight problems, maximize collections, contain costs, & develop process improvements
SALARY: Dependant on Experience
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Crm Administrator
- Ad Placed : 11 Jun 2020 12:30:25 Affiliate ad
- Remuneration : PER MONTH
- Employment Type : Full Time
- Employment Level : Senior Management
- Industry :
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Other Professions - Region : Kwazulu-Natal
- Company : Sharon Nurock Recruitment cc
Our client, an international accredited private higher education provide, is currently looking for an experienced Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Administrator.
Summary of the Role:
- Use a strong working knowledge of computer applications, processes and procedures;
- Partner with University constituents to ensure that the CRM application is working as intended;
- Responsible for user permissions, academic system configuration, data and integration of data to/from other applications;
- Manage modifications to the system;
- End user requirements for modifications are collected, documented and the system configurations implementation in a timely manner;
- Exhibit the highest professional standards, good customer service, and exhibit sound ethical principles and service customers accordingly.
Education and Certification:
- University Bachelor’s in a Computer related field or 3 to 5 years equivalent experience in a similar position.
- BA/BS in Business, Information Technology or similar field desired.
Knowledge & Experience
- Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Experience with Campus Management Campus Nexus preferred.
- Enterprise applications – (SIS, CRM, LMS, etc.), Crystal Reports, SQL reporting and other data mining and reporting tools also preferred.
- Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Project and Visio.
- Strong problem solving abilities essential; must demonstrate ability to make decisions and evaluate different and varying data points. Independent decisions using good judgment is critical.
- Must have demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in planning, organising, and performing business analysis and administration tasks. Must be able to independently set priorities of tasks among multiple assigned projects.
- Ability to communicate professionally, with clarity and brevity, in writing and orally.
- Must be able to work under frequent pressure to meet deadlines.
- Ability to balance urgency of assignments and timeliness of completion.
- Ability to perform basic statistical analysis.
- Ability to think through issues and make good independent decisions as to the urgency and need to escalate problems quickly.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Able to conduct research into programming issues and products as required.
- Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
- Highly self-motivated and directed, with full attention to detail.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Able to effectively prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Operate a computer, scanner, camera and other computer related equipment.
- Able to write and edit clear, concise, accurate, and effective informational materials for public distribution.
- Ability to analyse situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background and sexual orientation of university students, faculty and staff.
- Ability to establish and maintain co-operative and effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to read and discern various materials.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
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Chief Procurement Officer
The Chief Procurement Officer is responsible for establishing strategic leadership by managing the full Procurement function within the organisation.
The Chief Procurement Officer’s role is ensuring that all sourcing strategies are successfully executed and fully implemented – including best practices across the sourcing lifecycle, key stakeholder alignment and customer satisfaction, as well as ensuring purchasing transactions are efficiently executed.
One of the Key responsibilities is to drive Sustainability, Localization, Procurement Digitalization and Master Data Management as key pillars of a modern Procurement Function. Moreover, further responsible to implement the operating framework incl. the ways of working between subsidiaries and Head Office.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in related field with a post graduate degree in Supply Chain /Finance /Engineering, or an MBA in Business Management/Engineering/Supply Chain/Finance.
The right candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of leadership experience in both strategic, operational and international corporate environments in a variety of Procurement roles within a FMCG environment in Africa
Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV to dee.applications@kingrec.co.za with “Chief Procurement Manager” in the subject line (applications without the correct subject line will not be reviewed).
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
News24.com | SA hosting 2010 Soccer World Cup made Madiba feel ‘like a 15-year-old again’
FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) and CEO of the South Africa 2010 Organizing Committee Danny Jordaan present the official match ball for the FIFA World Cup 2010 on December 4, 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Shaun Botterill
- South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan, in an exclusive chat with Sport24, reflects on the 10-year anniversary of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
- It was a moment Jordaan describes as the most unifying in South African history.’Ke Nako’ means ‘It’s time’.
- The appropriately named 2010 logo reminds us again to celebrate the time we, as a country, showcased Africa to the world.
South Africa 2010 remains the first and only Soccer World Cup to have been hosted on the African continent. In a historic moment in 2004, South Africa clinched the right to host the 19th edition of the tournament after agonisingly missing out by a 12-11 vote count to Germany for the 2006 showpiece.
“We really took a chance to again bring Nelson Mandela to the announcement ceremony of the host country in Zurich, because we weren’t sure we’d win after narrowly losing out to Germany before,” Jordaan told Sport24.
“But we took the chance and the actual ceremony was agonising as Sepp Blatter, forever the showman, took such a long time to finally open the envelope.
“When we saw the top of the S, we all jumped before he could even get a chance to fully announce the name.
“It was a very special moment and Madiba, who was so happy, he turned to us and said he felt like a 15-year-old again. He said, ‘I listened to the 1966 World Cup on the radio and never expected to be sitting here seeing my country being named to host a World Cup’. So it was a special moment for him.”
Hosting a successful tournament in itself was a massive achievement for South Africa. There were many doubts whether an African country had the ability and the necessary infrastructure to pull it off.
More than three million spectators attended 64 matches in nine host cities. This was, at the time, the third highest aggregate attendance – behind only the 1994 World Cup in the US and the 2006 tournament in Germany.
“A strange thing happened, where for the first time in international football, immediately after we were awarded the event, there were calls for a ‘Plan B’ for South Africa,” Jordaan adds.
“So I think the eventual success of the event helped to dismiss Afro-pessimism and all the negativity around us as hosts.”
The tournament kicked off on 11 June 2010, and for the next month South Africans of all races and backgrounds came together, dressed in their yellow Bafana Bafana jerseys, to embrace “the people’s game”.
From 11 June to 11 July, as a fan, you knew exactly what your plans for the weekend were and which match or fan park you’d be attending. “It was the most unifying moment in the history of South Africa,” Jordaan said.
“Because everybody owned the World Cup. The people of South Africa were all involved and it showed the transformative ability of football.
“It was an event that was for all of us and, during that period from 11 June to 11 July, everyone would agree was the best that South Africa could offer and was a wonderful opportunity for the country.”