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Front Of House Front Of House & Entertainment/ Couple Position

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Couple Required for Holiday Farm, 8km from Fouriesburg in the Eastern Free State Enthusiastic, vibrant couple between the ages of 20 – 40yrs.
Live-in position with all meals included. Small 1 ½ bedroom apartment.
Free Wi-Fi, water & lights included. Must be willing to work every weekend & public holiday as this is our busiest periods. His Responsibilities & Qualifications:
• Guided hikes daily so must be fit & energetic.
• Evening entertainment. Must love children & love entertaining guests. • Open up & Lock-up duties. • Manage the maintenance staff. • Able to multi task & have great organisational skills.
• General Maintenance knowledge & experience – Plumbing, wood work, electrical, welding, building etc. • Valid Driver’s License is essential. Her Responsibilities & Qualifications:
General front office experience as she will be responsible for making bookings and general guest liaison. Must have friendly telephone etiquette.
Must have good computer skills with Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.
Please email your CV with written references and photo to angelique@wyndford.co.za

News24.com | Coronavirus quarantine: Hunt for new facility as talks with Free State resort collapse

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A new search for a venue to house 184 South African citizens set to be brought home from the epicentre of the global and deadly Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China, is now underway following a breakdown in talks between the government and management of the original facility.

News24 has confirmed that officials are no longer in discussion with the luxury Black Mountain Hotel in Thaba Nchu in the Free State, which was earmarked to become a quarantine facility for those returning to the country.

According to two senior government officials with direct knowledge of the matter, the Black Mountain Hotel situated in the Maria Moroka Nature Reserve had attempted this week to drastically increase its original price for the use of the facility.

This allegation was rejected by Black Mountain Hotel general manager Peter Leonard.

“Black Mountain can confirm it has been in discussions with the government about the use of the Black Mountain Hotel as a quarantine facility for South African evacuees from areas of China affected by coronavirus (Covid-19),” he said in a written statement.

READ | ‘I’m much better’, says KZN man with SA’s first confirmed case of coronavirus

“We absolutely reject the insinuation that there has been an attempt to increase pricing as part of those discussions, which we entered into in good faith. Black Mountain is justifiably concerned about the potential future impact on its business by accepting this responsibility and have sought to ensure that our ability to trade once the facility is handed back to us is protected,” Leonard said.

“Our primary concern has been to protect the future livelihoods of our staff, and to guarantee the safety and sanctity of the communities around the facility,” he added.

Leonard said the fact that it had been made public that Black Mountain was being considered as a venue had impacted the business, as some concerned guests had indicated their intention to cancel future bookings.

Hotel staff had endured sustained abuse, he said.

READ | Coronavirus: What to do if you think you might be infected

“As a result of this, Black Mountain has had to disengage from these discussions and continues to trade as normal,” Leonard said.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize told Parliament on Thursday, shortly after the announcement of the country’s first positive Covid-19 case in KwaZulu-Natal, that the returning citizens would be screened for the virus by officials before returning.

One senior government official, who could not be identified as they are not authorised to speak with the media, said the hotel had increased the price to an amount which was “exorbitant”, leading to officials abandoning the hotel as an option. The source explained that nearly 20 people had been dispatched across the country to search for an alternative venue.

Another official said, on condition of anonymity, that the price Black Mountain wanted to charge was too high. 

READ | Dettol, garlic and fake cases in North West, Cape: Debunking the hoaxes, lies around coronavirus

The SABC reported on Friday that the South African National Defence Force plane identified to be used to evacuate people from Wuhan remained grounded over safety concerns raised by crew members. 

Mkhize’s spokesperson Popo Maja said the minister would probably announce new plans on Sunday

He stressed that there had never been a commitment made to secure any facility.

ALSO READ | Coronavirus in SA: Next case unlikely to come from repatriated South Africans

Health And Safety Officer

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Duties & Responsibilities Investigate complaints (internal and external)
Ensure timeous monitoring of noise, lighting, HCS, emissions etc.
Ensure effective auditing of work areas
Ensure compliance to legislation
Ensure timeous Occupational Hygiene Monitoring.
Incident investigation and implementation of corrective actions
Enforce safety instructions
Ensure validity of legal appointments
Annual document review
Maintain quality system.
Contractor Management
Develop policies and procedures
Ensure that the machine safety is kept to standard by doing daily inspections
Ensure that all employees adhere to plant safety policies
Desired Experience & Qualification.
Grade 12.
A minimum of National Dip in Safety Management and/or Engineering Diploma
A minimum of 8 years’ experience as a Health and Safety Officer
Working knowledge – Samtrac, Nebosh, IS014001, ISO 45001 and Environmental Legislation.
Computer literate – Proficiency in Microsoft, Word, Excel, Power Point and E-mail, Internet
Possession of valid code B driver’s license. brandanc@mpc.co.za

Sport24.co.za | PSL ‘suspends shaking of hands’ amid coronavirus outbreak

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The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has taken the necessary precaution following South Africa’s first positive case of Covid-19 coronavirus by suspending the “shaking of hands” before matches.

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize confirmed on Thursday that South Africa has recorded its first positive test case for the virus.

Mkhize released a statement on Thursday confirming that the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NCID) confirmed a positive test.

Meanwhile, the PSL released a statement on Friday urging clubs to take the necessary precautionary measures.

READ THE STATEMENT BELOW:

As the League, it is pertinent that we advise our Clubs’ management, players, technical staff, match officials, match commissioners, sponsors, PSL staff and other stakeholders the importance of the recent COVID-19 outbreak.

This advice is to be wary of controllable risks factors. With several teams in the Absa Premiership and GladAfrica Championship, including playing within the continent, we feel it is necessary for us to caution as a League.

As indicated by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Department of Health and the World Health Organisation, the virus is droplet spread – so it is spread via droplets when coughing.

Some precautionary measures include, but are not limited to:

– Shaking of hands should be suspended to reduce spread risk.

– When coughing, cough within the elbow or a tissue (dispose of the tissue in the correct manner).

– Wash hands frequently with soap and water or utilise waterless hand washes often especially after contact with individuals.

– When handling public space materials (trolleys at airports and public spaces etc), it is advisable to, if possible, use disinfectant wipes on these items also to reduce risk.

– Limit direct contact with individuals by handshaking, hugging as much as one can.

Should an individual have flu-like symptoms and has travelled to one of the countries with a present outbreak, you should consult with your healthcare practitioner, but it is advisable to contact the Corona Virus hotline number on 080029999 to speak to a dedicated practitioner to advise accordingly.

Again, as communicated by the NICD, there is no need to panic but the precautionary measures as indicated above, are advised to avoid the spread of the virus.

– Premier Soccer League

Snr Ui Developer

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  • Ad Placed : 06 Mar 2020 15:00:04 Affiliate ad
  • Remuneration : R 70000 – PER MONTH
  • Employment Type : Full Time
  • Employment Level : Senior Management
  • Industry :
  • IT/Computer
    Other IT/Computer
  • Region : Western Cape
  • Company : Khulanathi Chartered Alberante

Snr UI Developer needed in Capetown. Proficiency in .NET with a focus on UI technologies (ASP, Winforms, WPF, Javascript) Proficiency in UI design patterns. Solid software development background in data structures, algorithms, and design patterns • Experience building multi-tier (service orientated) systems • University Degree. Nice To Have: Experience with 3rd party UI toolkits (DevExpress.

Snr UI Developer needed in Capetown.

Architect and implement the User Interface from UX Design Specifications

• Work closely with Development Lead in architecting the Quintessence platform

• Manage and mentor junior developers in implementing user interfaces

• Design and implement a testing framework to automate user interface testing

• Mentor, manage and lead a team

• Sign off on junior developers work

• Provide guidance to juniors

• Provide input into monthly performance mentoring sessions

• Provide input into annual compensation reviews

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Proficiency in .NET with a focus on UI technologies (ASP, Winforms, WPF, Javascript)

• Proficiency in UI design patterns

• Solid software development background in data structures, algorithms, and design patterns

• Experience building multi-tier (service orientated) systems

• University Degree

• Nice To Have: Experience with 3rd party UI toolkits (DevExpress, Infragistics, Xamarin, etc)

The candidate will also need to have the following attributes:

• Excellent comprehension in areas of logic and mathematics

• Excellent communication skills, with clients and colleagues

• A passion to learn

• The ability to self-manage and self-motivate

Email: taryn@khulanathica.com

www.khulanathica.com

Full-Stack Angular/Java Developer (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: R500000 – R600000 per year Cost to company 
Location: Johannesburg, Fourways
Type: Permanent
Reference: #ZH48866
Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment

Job description

Our client is located in the heart of Fourways, with easy access to every amenity you could need! They are a pioneering travel solutions company offering solutions to corporates across South Africa and they are looking to expand into the international markets. With a flexible environment where you get to work with like-minded developers, you owe it to yourself to send your CV!

The reference number for this position is ZH48866. It’s a permanent position based in Fourways offering a salary of up to R600,000 per annum cost to company, negotiable based on experience, skill level and education. Contact Zara on

az.oc.egrem-e@haraZ

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

  • Java
  • Angular
  • Java Spring Framework
  • Spring Boot
  • Web services SOAP and REST
  • ORM frameworks
  • JPA/Hibernate
  • Experience with frontend technologies (Such as JavaScript)

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging,
  • Write clean code to develop functional web applications,
  • Troubleshoot and debug applications,
  • Manage cutting-edge technologies to improve legacy applications,
  • Build reusable code and libraries for future use

Benefits

  • Continuous learning
  • Travel incentives
  • Great leave structures
  • Work from home structures
  • And much, much, more!

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Operations, Procurement & Office Administrator (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: R17000 – R19000 per month negotiable Negotiable depending on experience 
Location: Johannesburg, Kelvin, Sandton
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Mid/Senior
Type: Permanent
Reference: #ops2020
Company: Rocket Creative

Job description

Rocket Creative Design & Display requires an ultra-efficient operational guru to manage our production scheduling, procurement, logistics and general office administration. 

The detail-intensive position reports to the general manager, and is responsible for running all critical production, logistical and operational functionality.

The position requires the applicant to have proven operational control capabilities with a honed skill set.

Analytical attention to detail and time-sensitive organisation is a vital prerequisite.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:
– Production planning, scheduling, and prioritisation
– Stock control, forecasting and procurement administration
– Logistical management and control
– Daily office environment coordination and operation
– Project finance administration and reconciliation
– Creditors account management
– All operational administrative functionality
– Staff and vehicle fleet control
– Customer service liaison as and when necessary

Company Description

Rocket Creative is an innovative player in the visual display industry. Our core focus is the design and creation of inventive functional displays, brand activation, promotional, retail product merchandising and point-of-sale hardware.

Requirements

– Tertiary qualification in Operational Management or an equivalent qualification and/or experience
– Analytical attention to detail and time-sensitive operational production scheduling
– Dedicated work ethic with proven self-management
– Good computer literacy with MS Office skills esp. Excel, Outlook and e-mail – and all general digital tech know-how
– Prior experience in CorelDraw or Adobe Suite will be beneficial 
– Impeccable timekeeping and attendance
– Familiarity with the design, display and digital printing industry would be beneficial
– Strong team player with good people skills and communication

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Health24.com | What is the difference between Covid-19 and coronavirus?

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What is coronavirus?

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines coronaviruses as a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases.

The name comes from the Latin word “corona”, which means “crown” or “halo”, and refers to the shape of the virus particle when viewed under a microscope.

“Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people,” the WHO says.

Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), kidney failure and even death, it adds. 

But what is this Covid-19 being referred to everywhere?

It’s the disease caused by a “novel coronavirus” which originated in Wuhan, China.

On February 11 the WHO named the disease Covid-19 – short for Coronavirus Disease.

According to the WHO, the responsibility for naming diseases falls with the organisation itself and “are named to enable discussion on disease prevention, spread, transmissibility, severity and treatment”.

What could cause confusion is that viruses and the diseases they cause often have different names. More familiar examples of this would be HIV – the virus, which causes the disease Aids, and rubeola – the virus, that causes measles.

So what is the name of this new coronavirus?

On the same day that the disease was named, the “novel coronavirus” was given a name, by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV).

According to the WHO, “there are different processes, and purposes, for naming viruses and diseases.

“Viruses are named based on their genetic structure to facilitate the development of diagnostic tests, vaccines and medicines.”

They add that virologists and the wider scientific community do this work, so viruses are named by the ICTV.  

The virus was named “severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2” – or SARS-CoV-2.

The WHO stresses that while the SARS CoV-2 and SARS-Cov (the major outbreak in 2003) are genetically related, they are different. 

So why are we not calling the virus by its name SARS-CoV-2?

The WHO says that “from a risk communications perspective, using the name SARS can have unintended consequences in terms of creating unnecessary fear for some populations, especially in Asia which was worst affected by the SARS outbreak in 2003”.

It says it refers to the virus carefully as “the virus responsible for Covid-19” or “the Covid-19 virus” in communications.

But, it stresses, that these terms are not meant to replace the official name.

READ | Scientists make coronavirus breakthrough which may help doctors diagnose the virus earlier

READ | Best first-line treatment for coronavirus might be existing drugs

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Relationship Manager – Sales (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: R240000 – R300000 per year Cost to company 
Benefits: Group scheme benefits
Location: Cape Town
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Mid
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Often
Type: Permanent
Reference: #RelationshipManager
Company: Private Property SA

Job description

Job Title: Relationship manager
First level reporting: Provincial head  
Second level reporting: Executive business development

Main purpose of the role:
The relationship manager plays a key role in increasing income and revenue by managing and negotiating with customers, generating leads, qualifying prospects and managing the sales of products and services in order to achieve sales targets and objectives. This role will identify and close sales opportunity across the B2B and B2C customer segments. To enable success, you will use research methodology to conduct market research and feasibility to better understand gap analysis in the market, the business will rely on your sales techniques, ability and experience to assist in closing these gaps between the company and potential competitors in the market. The relationship manager applies a customer-obsessed philosophy, knowledge of sales techniques and processes and an understanding of our business strategy, products and services to identify, upsell and retain revenue-enhancing opportunity for the organisation.

Key areas of responsibility:

Sales management

  • Identifying and cultivating potential customers for the business’s products or service
  • Contact existing and potential customers to present our product and service offering
  • Ensures product knowledge to enable Sales with existing and potential customers
  • Communicates with potential customers to understand their requirements and need
  • Travel within the designated region to meet potential business partners and customers
  • Conducts calls and face-to-face meetings with customers daily
  • Through training, educates customers on how products or services can benefit them financially and professionally
  • Monitor the company’s industry competitors, new products, and market conditions to understand a customer’s specific needs
  • Attends meetings, sales events and training seminars and conferences to keep abreast of the latest developments

Sales administration

  • Maintain an updated customer database
  • Track and document calls and sales
  • Update client records
  • Recovery of bad debt from existing customers

 Customer relationship management

  •  Maintains effective relationships with customers by active listening followed by creative problem solving, presenting efficiency throughout the telesales experience and implementing a solution-driven and creative problem-solving approach.

Reporting

  • Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses

Technical competencies:

  • New business development 
  • Sales management 
  • Customer relationship management 
  • Listening skills (skill)
  • Reporting

Behavioural traits:

  • Confidence 
  • Customer obsessed
  • Independent – Self-starter
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Professional
  • Working under pressure

Equity statement: Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with the Private Property employee equity policy and plan.

Application process: If you meet the requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please send an updated resume to

az.oc.ytreporpetavirp@sreerac

– Please ensure that you quote the following reference for the role in the subject line of the email: Relationship Manager

Recruitment process: If you have been shortlisted for the position, you will be invited to come and meet with the team for a competency-based interview. In addition, there will be a technical aptitude assessment involved, based on the technical requirements for the role.

The closing date for all applications is Friday, 27 March 2020. If you have not been contacted within 10 days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please feel free to direct all questions regarding the application or recruitment to Tevin Jina: HR Business Partner on

az.oc.ytreporpetavirp@jnivet

| 087 375 1000

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

  • Minimum tertiary qualification
  • Minimum of five years working in a similar role
  • Demonstrated ability to work with data and reporting methods and systems

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