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News24.com | Principal removed from post as probe continues into death of Grade 9 pupil Laticia Jansen

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The principal of the Graceland Education Centre, which murdered Grade 9 pupil Laticia Princes Jansen attended, has been moved to another post with immediate effect.

According to Gauteng basic education department spokesperson Steve Mabona, principal Patricia Peters was “precautionary removed from the school with immediate effect” and would report to the district office from Wednesday.

Her move to the new post is precautionary pending the finalisation of an investigation into Jansen‘s horrific death.

She was found stabbed, raped and burnt to death last Wednesday. Jansen and some of her peers had allegedly been left behind by the school’s scholar transport earlier that day and had walked home, News24 reported.

Her body was found in a nearby bush in Elsburg, Germiston, two days later.

“We were informed that Laticia and a group of learners from Dukathole in Germiston were on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, left behind by the departmental scholar transport and unfortunately had to turn back home,” Mabona said.

“It seems Laticia was left behind by her peers while walking back home, apparently after complaining about a heavy school bag, which she was trying to fix. Accordingly, that was the last time she was seen by her peers.”

Jansen’s anxious grandmother reported her missing on Thursday, News24 previously reported.

When her grandmother reported to the school, it was confirmed to her that Laticia had been absent on the day she went missing, News24 previously reported.

Gauteng Basic Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi also terminated the scholar transportation the school used, which was accused of leaving pupils behind on the day Jansen went missing.

“A new scholar transport service provider has been appointed to transport learners to and from school effectively,” Mabona said.

Health24.com | Could a family’s social standing be the key to happiness for teens?

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How teens see their family’s social status may play a part in their mental health and success at school, a new study suggests.

Social status appears to be more important than what their parents do for a living, how much money they have or how educated they are, the researchers said.

Hierarchical system

“The amount of financial resources children have access to is one of the most reliable predictors of their health and life chances,” said Candice Odgers, a professor of psychological science at the University of California, Irvine.

“But these findings show that how young people see their family’s place in a hierarchical system also matters. Their perceptions of social status were an equally good, and often stronger, indicator of how well they were going to do with respect to mental health and social outcomes,” Odgers explained in a university news release.

For the study, the researchers followed more than 2 200 twins born in England and Wales in 1994 and 1995.

The children assessed their family’s social ranking at ages 12 and 18. By late adolescence, these beliefs were linked to how well the teen was doing, independent of the family’s income, health care, adequate nutrition and education. This pattern was not seen at age 12.

Creative solutions needed

The researchers also found that the twins’ views were not always the same. At 18, the twin who said the family’s standing was higher was less likely to be convicted of a crime, and more often better educated and employed or in training. That twin also had fewer mental health problems than his or her sibling, the findings showed.

These findings need to be taken with a grain of salt, the study authors noted, because other factors can influence how children see their family.

“Targeting adolescents’ views of where they stand in society alone will never fully combat larger inequalities,” Odgers said. “But as the gap between the rich and the rest grows, creative solutions focusing on both societal and individual factors are needed to help young people to overcome unprecedented obstacles to social mobility and move their way up the social ladder.”

The report was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Are you a junior applicant who is looking for a position where you can study and grow within the Company? My client, a well-established insurance company is requiring a well-groomed candidate who is well spoken in English and Afrikaans.

REQUIREMENTS:

Matric, own vehicle and driver’s license

1-2 years’ experience in administration

Excellent written and communications skills

Proficient in MS Office

Highly organised, ability to prioritise and multi task

DUTIES:

Answering calls and taking messages

Assisting the Manager in general administration duties

Updating of client details and requirements

Diary management

Typing of correspondence

Meet and greet clients on entering the premises

Organising refreshments for clients

SALARY: R8000 – R10 000 dependant on experiance

Join us on SOCIAL MEDIA or visit our WEBSITE for more information. See links below.

Facebook:      https://www.facebook.com/TimePersonnelRecruitmentAgency

LinkedIn:        https://www.linkedin.com/company/time-personnel

Website:         http://timepersonnel.co.za/

 

Technical Sales Executive

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Large company looking to employ mature, experienced and successful Technical Sales Executive

Qualification

  • Matric
  • Tertiary qualification in Sales or Marketing would be an advantage

Requirements

  • Proven sales experience and a track record that includes a comprehensive list of references
  • Selling technical products to manufacturing and engineering industries

Jewellery Sales Consultant (south Coast / Durban)

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INTERNATIONAL HIGH END JEWELLERY STORE REQUIRES A DYNAMIC JEWELLERY SALES CONSULTANT IN SOUTH COAST / DURBAN

Please Note:

If you do not fit the specification with the minimum requirements your application will not be accepted for this position. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete an Assessment or Test to demonstrate your knowledge of this position.

Requirements:

  • Relevant Sales and Marketing Degree
  • 3-4 Years sales experience in exclusive Jewellery or sales experience in a fashion retail environment
  • Clear concise communication in both Afrikaans and English
  • Proven track record in in-store sales and marketing experience is essential
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Must be well-groomed and presentable
  • Valid code 8 driver’s license and own transport

 

Applicants must reside in SOUTH COAST / DURBAN or surrounding area.

Only South African citizens, who are suitably qualified, live in the applicable area and meet the requirements of the position are eligible to apply for this vacancy.

Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

Visit our website to view all of our current vacancies: www.mprtc.co.za

Sales Representative (retail)

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Sales Representative with experience in medical / pharmaceutical / natural products selling to the Retail industry (Dischem, Clicks etc.) Required in the Free State

Requirements: 

  • 3 + Years’ experience in sales to the retail industry 
  • Well Presented 
  • Matric 
  • Own Transport 
  • Willing to travel if required

Creative Studio Leader – Head Office (Cape Town CBD)

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Remuneration: Market related 
Location: Cape Town CBD
Job level: Management Jnr-Mid
Type: Permanent
Reference: #CUMG-3397
Company: Cape Union Mart

Job description

An exciting career opportunity exists for a Creative Studio Leader to oversee the planning and creative process for the Studio across all brands within the Cape Union Group.

This creative management role is required to drive TTL innovation and quality in all design outputs to consistently support each individual brands Point of View (POV) in line with creative best practices.

This role leads the Design & Photography Studio as well as content producers & creative copy writers to drive the effective conceptualisation, creation & delivery of compelling brand campaigns and content that enhance the customer journey.

The successful candidate should have high energy levels, passion and the ability to manage a team and many commitments in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas

 

  1. Be the creative custodian for all the brands
  • Playing the “ECD” role to manage all TTL creative projects and make sure they are innovative, impactful, delivered on time, to budget and in line with the brands POV.

 

  1. Lead & inspire the Creative Studio
  • Drive cross-functional cohesion and teamwork to ensure consistency of creative across digital, ecommerce and in store collateral.
  • Drive innovation, particularly in the digital space, to ensure impactful, relevant creative outputs.
  • Encourage and drive skills development
  • Drive exposure to design & photography trends and creative insights

 

  1. Be business centric
  • Collaborate with other teams to push campaigns further
  • Focus on the whole picture, not only design (strategise) to drive creative solutions/content that makes sense across digital, eCommerce & stores.
  • Solve for business problems by improving processes (LEAN)

 

  1. Be customer centric
  • Always have the customer in mind when working on creative projects and ensure all customer touchpoints adhere to digital, ecommerce and in store best practice.
  • Conceptualise & create campaigns/designs that resonate with the particular target audience/customer across multiple channels.

 

  1. Conceptualise & design high-quality campaigns
  • Ensure all design and conceptual work is well
  • thought through and considers business objectives, brand POV & industry best practice across digital, ecommerce & in store. Execution of concepts/campaigns in line with concept and on budget.
  • Concept creation needs to consider the execution & practicality of roll out across a multitude of channels including windows, social media, billboards etc.

 

  1. To focus on (LEAN) efficiencies
  • To support studio & photography heads in creating seamless workflows by cutting waste (reverts, approvals etc) to allow for better management of Studio capacity and quality of outputs.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

  • Relevant Tertiary design/art direction qualification
  • Post-graduate qualification in DTP advantageous
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as senior creative (e.g. designer), art director or creative director
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Art Direction on photo shoots
  • Must have lead a team
  • Drivers license

 

Knowledge, and Skills

  • Thorough knowledge of layouts and graphic fundamentals
  • Firm grasp of the creative development process from conceptualization to finished art and production
  • Knowledge of Art direction principles and studio workflow processes
  • Ability to supervise, hire, develop and manage a team creatives
  • Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Keen eye for detail and a strong awareness of consistency
  • Excellent conceptual ability and decision-making skills
  • Able to manage time effectively, work to tight deadlines and maintain a consistent output
  • Willing to work overtime and go the extra mile to get the job done to the highest standard
  • Versatile and able to work on a variety of products
  • Strong understanding of narrative with an ability to transform everyday material into something visually appealing

 

Competencies

  • Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and handle difficult situations professionally with calmness, sensitivity, diplomacy and tact
  • Excellent organisational and analytical skills with the ability to multitask, manage tight deadlines, think out-of-the-box, prioritise and delegate
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Resilient and able to multi-task and cope well in a pressurised environment
  • A strategic mind-set
  • Strong stakeholder management skills – good communication, influencing and negotiation skills
  • Customer obsessed
  • Emotionally intelligent, inspiring leader
  • Creative, Innovative Risk Taker
  • Relationship builder
  • Ability to work under pressure and independently
  • Business acumen
  • Proactive and assertive 
  • Team Player 
  • Attention to detail 
  • Deadline oriented

Posted on 28 Jan 17:08

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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Sales Manager (Durban)

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Remuneration: negotiable 
Location: Durban
Education level: Matric
Job level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Company: MJM Recruitment.co.za

Sales Manager: FMCG Durban

Purpose:

To Manage His/ Her departments and Non-foods) so that it functions effectively and that customers are satisfied

Education / Qualifications:

Matric / equivalent

Job Objectives

To ensure effective merchandising in the store

To ensure production according to system

To Ensure Stock availability

To manage wastage in all departments

To ensure effective housekeeping, health and Safety

To manage staff

Competencies

Essential

Deciding and initiating action

Leading and supervising

Planning and organising

Delivering results and meeting customer expectations

Following instructions and procedures

Copy with pressures and setbacks

Analysing

Desirable

Relating and networking

Achieving Personal work Goals and objectives

Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

Applying Expertise and technology

Presenting and communicating information

Posted on 28 Jan 14:41

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Senior RPG Developer/Architect (Centurion)

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Remuneration: R800000 – R900000 per year Cost to company 
Location: Centurion
Type: Permanent
Reference: #GZ48178
Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment

Job description

This is a permanent position based in Centurion offering up to R900,000 per annum negotiable based on experience and ability. Contact Garth on

az.oc.egrem-e@zhtraG

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

Are you ready for a change of scenery? The 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 www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

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

Requirements

  • Diploma in IT
  • At least seven years’ RPG Development/ILE experience
  • RPG 7
  • RDI
  • Jira

Posted on 28 Jan 12:25

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Office Manager Needed

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Office Manager in Grahamstown | Other Administration/PA/Secretary | Job Mail | 4632259

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Duties of the Office Manager: Accounts: Using Excel Bank Reconciliations Producing Statements VAT Returns Purchase Ledger Sales Ledger and Credit Control. Administration: Sending out new customer welcome letters. Scanning and Filing Answering the telephone and responding to customer queries Implementing GDPR practises. Facilities Management: Arranging insurance renewals Organising supplier contracts eg. Utilities. Purchasing office supplies. Marketing: Sending out monthly E-shots Maintaining and updating content to the website Posting across social media pages. Skills and experience required for the Office Manager: Knowledge of Excel. Exceptional organisational skills. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. A desire to work as part of a small close-knit team. Email CV to: ben@smithcorps.co.za

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