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PR Manager (Port Elizabeth)

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Remuneration: Cost to company 
Location: Port Elizabeth, South End
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Mid
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Occasional
Job policy: Employment Equity position
Type: Permanent
Reference: #BOOMPR2020
Company: Boomtown

Job description

If you are top-notch public relations manager (PR manager) who’s been waiting for the right opportunity, Boomtown has the stage set and needs someone who can shine and deliver! We are looking for a competent person to lead our public relations offering both for internal and external clients contributing to the strategy, collaboration, execution and measurement of PR and media relations campaigns, with the goal of building and enhancing a favourable image of our company and clients. 

Key performance areas:

  • Liaises with BT creative team, digital, social media, strategy and other internal resources in order to deliver the best possible product.
  • Manages day to day PR activities for BT clients, monitoring feedback and responding appropriately.
  • Generally assists when necessary in the planning and conceptualising of new campaigns and business initiatives and proposals.
  • Effectively and efficiently interprets briefs and fulfils the PR needs and objectives/goals of the digital/PR strategy.

Key performance indicators:

  • Can defuse problem situations on behalf of clients.
  • Writes comprehensive and correct media releases.
  • Has extensive knowledge of digital, social media, and strategic communication. 
  • Can harness and use different communication tools for optimum results for client and agency benefit.
  • Able to pay attention to details such as; spelling, image quality, typesetting, and colour adjustment.
  • Effectively liaises with internal resources to generate high quality and timely content.
  • Monitors feedback and response accurately and effectively through defined response channels.
  • Compiles and presents monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on all PR accounts managed based on appropriate scope.
  • Does research and identifies the latest trends, thus new possible business opportunities, threats, and potential media engagements.
  • Provides support in the conceptualising of new campaigns.
  • Able to assist with new business initiatives and preparation of pitch documents and proposals.
  • Generates creative ideas to better satisfy the client.
  • Actively participates in team discussions and activities.
  • Carries out media monitoring

Company Description

Creativity. It’s not just a word, it’s an ethos, it fuels the energy that drives us as an advertising agency in order to deliver dynamic solutions for our clients.

It’s a collaboration of our strong multi-disciplinary teams that through collective creativity sees the possibilities that others don’t.

At Boomtown, we delve into what drives the modern consumer and move beyond tired, conventional marketing strategies to find innovative, creative, and ultimately effective ways to bring brands to life.

To believe in the ability to see what could be rather than what is, and the knowledge that in each and every one of us, and in each and every project we undertake for our clients, is the ability to achieve what others only dream of,
the realisation of possibility.

Requirements

  • Previous working experience as a public relations specialist with min. three to five years.
  • BSc/BA in PR, communications, journalism or similar relevant field.
  • A proven track record of successful PR campaigns.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills.
  • Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
  • Aptitude in presentation and public speaking.
  • Attention to detail.

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Conceptual Art Director (Port Elizabeth)

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Remuneration: Negotiable depending on experience 
Location: Port Elizabeth, South End
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Mid/Senior
Travel requirement: Occasional
Type: Permanent
Reference: #BOOMART2020
Company: Boomtown

Job description

We’re a leading advertising agency in with a presence in Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg and other parts of South Africa looking for a conceptual Art Director with strong Design abilities. If you have the ability to unlock exciting and relevant concepts within teams, with a creative passion to generate award-winning results that meet or exceed the client’s expectations – we want to talk to you.

When submitting your CV include the following:

  • CV
  • Portfolio
  • Link to an online portfolio showcasing your work (If you don’t have a soft copy)

Job Requirements:

  • Relevant degree/qualification min.
  • Three to five+ years’ experience essential.
  • Previous agency experience.
  • Must have strong conceptual skills.
  • Strong on running and meeting tight deadlines.
  • FMCG background an added advantage.
  • Proven working experience as an Art Director and Graphic Designer.
  • The consistent ability to produce and communicate fresh ideas and visual concepts.
  • High levels of motivation and perseverance with a strong belief in your ideas, plus the skills and confidence to express them.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and multi-task.
  • The ability to work as part of a team.
  • Acute observation and an eye for detail.
  • Team player with strong communication and presentation skills.

Company Description

Creativity. It’s not just a word, it’s an ethos, it fuels the energy that drives us as an advertising agency in order to deliver dynamic solutions for our clients.

It’s a collaboration of our strong multi-disciplinary teams that through collective creativity sees the possibilities that others don’t.

At Boomtown, we delve into what drives the modern consumer and move beyond tired, conventional marketing strategies to find innovative, creative, and ultimately effective ways to bring brands to life.

To believe in the ability to see what could be rather than what is, and the knowledge that in each and every one of us, and in each and every project we undertake for our clients, is the ability to achieve what others only dream of,
the realisation of possibility

Requirements

  • Work with other disciplines (strategists, media, accounts, etc.) to ensure cohesive team integration and alignment with broader business objectives. 
  • Work with copywriters/strategists/digital to interpret briefs and deliver fresh ideas.
  • Lead brainstorms and conceptualisation.
  • Lead the craft and art direction of an idea across multiple channels.
  • Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines.
  • Present completed ideas to clients/team members.
  • Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices.
  • Be able to mock-up creative ideas and define the overall aesthetic of campaigns.
  • Ability to attend client briefings, compile presentations and present to clients.
  • Participate in pitches for new business.
  • Perform any other duties as reasonably requested.

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Mobile Technician

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  • Ad Placed : 24 Jan 2020 03:30:04 Affiliate ad
  • Remuneration : R 6000 – R 8000 – PER MONTH
  • Employment Type : Full Time
  • Employment Level : Senior Management
  • Industry :
  • Retail
    Other Retail
  • Region : Western Cape
  • Company : AJ Personnel

Mobile Technicians x5 Permanent Positions are urgently available at one of our Clients, Perx Global Services, on their Telkom Contract in the following areas: Canal Walk, Cavendish, Table View, N1 City and Cape Gate in Cape Town.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON OUR CLIENT:

Our client is a leader in the telecoms industry with an extensive customer base. They are looking for positive and career driven Mobile Technicians in the following areas: Canal Walk, Cavendish, Table View, N1 City and Cape Gate in Cape Town to build a career within the company. 

The company has over 20 million subscribers and this opportunity provides individuals ample opportunity to grow within a fast growing industry.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Matric / GR 12 PLUS Experience in Retail, Mobile/Cellular Industry 
  • Committed to Excellent Customer Service
  • Willingness to learn
  • Structured and Organised
  • Good verbal, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong work ethics
  • Must be computer literate including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Must be able to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment.
  • Must be Persuasive, Customer Focused, Assertive and result driven.
  • Possitive attitude
  • Well-groomed / Presentable
  • Must be able to work retail shift hours

Salary:

R6000 – 8000 p.m. Basic depending on experience + Benefits.

TO APPLY:

  • Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV – Please Apply Online
  • Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
  • Please note AJ Personnel is responsible for the recruitment process.
  • Our client may expire jobs at their own discretion.
  • AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
  • In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
  • If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was most likely unsuccessful.

Operations Coordinator X 2 (hiv/gbv) Rhi (kzn)

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  • Ad Placed : 24 Jan 2020 03:30:03 Affiliate ad
  • Remuneration : PER YEAR
  • Employment Type : Full Time
  • Employment Level : Senior Management
  • Industry :
  • Medical
    Other Medical
  • Region : Kwazulu-Natal
  • Company : AJ Personnel

An Operations Coordinator x 2 (School Based HIV & GBV Prevention Programme) vacancy is available at our Client Wits Health Consortium’s Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in Pinetown & KCD – KwaZulu Natal.

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a leading research institute attached to the University of the Witwatersrand. We address some of the greatest public health concerns affecting the region, including HIV, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology. We do this through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders. Our Key Populations Programme seeks a Technical Advisor to join our senior leadership team.

Main purpose of the job

  • To deliver a comprehensive approach to operational efficiency in a specified geographical area by assisting the IS teams with all operational functions, systems and processes

Location

  • Pinetown and KCD – KwaZulu Natal

Key performance areas

  • Typing and drafting of documents, including letters, memo’s and reports when required
  • Perform general office duties when required including minute taking, printing, co-ordinating meetings and training sessions
  • Provide operational and administrative support to the project team
  • Integrate effectively with Wits RHI Operations Team as and when required
  • Provide daily support and co-ordination of procurement and administration including but not limited to travel, meetings, all IT related support, stationery and consumables, training logistics, asset management and control, centralised reporting collation, reconciliation’s and dissemination of information
  • Ensure implementation and maintenance of all Standard Operating Procedures
  • Provide training and up-to-date information to staff on new and existing policies, procedures and SOP’s when required
  • Ensure compliance with respect to donor and or provider’s requirements
  • Ensure timeous monthly submission of HR related documents (leave forms and timesheets
  • Arrange and coordinate international, national and local travel for office-based teams, as well as remote field-based teams
  • Manage and submit all travel related claims for the above-mentioned teams to Finance
  • Work closely with the Provincial Manager to plan, coordinate and oversee the project activities
  • Follow up daily with finance and procurement on open queries/tasks
  • Book meetings and conference venues and be point of contact for all delegates to manage attendance registers and required travel and accommodation
  • Manage day to day Mobile vans and Vehicles
  • Attend to all staffing requirements and administration as requested by National Operations Coordinator
  • Co-ordinate the duties of team members to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relation
  • Co-ordinate monthly Departmental updates from key staff members and report on to National Operations Coordinator
  • Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information

Required minimum education and training

  • Relevant certificate or diploma in Business Administration
  • Computer literate in standard MS Office packages
  • Valid driver’s licence

Required minimum work experience

  • Minimum 4 Years’ office administration experience in a medium to large sized organisation
  • Working knowledge of operations and financial systems and processes
  • Experience managing a small team

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

  • Some exposure to project management/NGO environment would be useful
  • Experience working in a donor-funded organisation or NGO
  • Exceptional organization and administrative skills with working knowledge of MS Office
  • Own, reliable transport preferred
  • Able to maintain confidentiality, tact and professionalism at all times
  • Able to exercise discretion, high levels of initiative ad independent decision-making
  • Must be assertive, confident and adaptable. Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Positive, energetic, team player. Ability to adapt to complex situations, ability to manage stress, self-starter, ability to deliver goals pro-actively, creative thinker, goal-orientated
  • A thorough and accurat4 approach to work
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills

TO APPLY

  • Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
  • Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
  • In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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Pharmacist Assistant (chru)

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A Pharmacist Assistant vacancy is available at our Client Wits Health Consortium’s Clinical HIV Research Unit (CHRU) in Port Elizabeth – Eastern Cape.

Background

Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (“WHC“) is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.

The Clinical HIV Research Unit (CHRU) was initiated in 1998 by Professor Ian Sanne, under the auspices of the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS).  Today the CHRU is an HIV/AIDS, TB and Cervical Cancer research syndicate of the Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (WHC), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of WITS.

The CHRU is proudly the first International Clinical Research Site (CRS) of the AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG).  To date it remains one of the most successful international sites within the ACTG.  The site is substantially funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and USAID/PEPFAR.

Based at the Helen Joseph Academic Hospital in Johannesburg, the CHRU conducts research into HIV-AIDs, carrying out clinical trials that encompass associated dread diseases (TB, Cervical Cancer and other opportunistic infections) and provides technical expertise and assistance, training of health care personnel, quality assurance assessments of sites, and clinical support services.

Main purpose of the job

  • To assist with the management of pharmacy related elements of relevant projects and the effective management, monitoring and recording of the dispensing of study protocols in line with the SOPs and GPP

Location

  • Isango Lethemba Research Unit, Empilweni TB Hospital, Port Elizabeth

Key performance areas

  • Assist pharmacists by screening and preparation of prescriptions. Correctly and accurately pick drugs, monitor and record drugs dispensed when processing prescriptions, label medication containers correctly and completely and ensure that prepared medication has been checked and signed by supervising/ responsible pharmacist
  • Count or measure all patient returns and accurately calculate compliance
  • When required issue medication to patients and counsel/ instruct patients on the correct use of drugs being prescribed, stressing the importance of following these instructions and taking any required corrective actions where problems have been identified
  • Procurement of medication, general supplies and stationery using the procurement system under the supervision of a pharmacist and in compliance with the WHC procurement procedures
  • To ensure that all inventory, general supplies and stationery is received upon delivery, stored appropriately and unpacked as soon as possible to ensure that the general appearance of the pharmacy is kept neat and tidy
  • Maintains a high standard of quality control by ensuring that all temperatures are logged every day and that any irregularities are immediately reported to the supervising/responsible pharmacist and pharmacy management
  • Stock management for medication, stationery and general supplies under the supervision of a pharmacist, including ordering, receipt, unpacking, recording on bin cards and inventory system, dispensing and destruction
  • Ensure effective FIFO stock management as well as completing all stock related entries of received stock immediately
  • Assist with mandatory monthly stock take
  • General pharmacy and research or program related administrative duties and timeous and accurate housekeeping of records and files for the pharmacy and/ or applicable trials/program
  • Report issues to Supervising/Responsible Pharmacist and where applicable to the Assistant Pharmacy Manager/s or Pharmacy Manager

Required minimum education and training

  • Pharmacy assistant training course completed at post basic level or pharmacy technician qualification

Professional body registration

  • Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council

Required minimum work experience

  • 3-5 years’ Pharmacy Assistant experience
  • Previous experience in data coordination and team member coordination
  • Previous experience in pharmacy related tasks

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

  • Exceptional organizational and administrative skills
  • Excellent checking and QC skills
  • MS Office proficiency
  • Good clinical practice (GCP) certification.
  • Ensuring strict compliance to GCP and GPP
  • Experience in clinical trials

TO APPLY

  • Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV – Please Apply Online
  • Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.

  • The closing date for all applications is 24 January 2020.

  • Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
  • Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
  • In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

SCAM ALERT – PLEASE BE AWARE! NOT AJ PERSONNEL OR ANY REPUTABLE AGENCY NOR ANY CLIENT WILL ASK MONEY FOR INTERVIEWS. NO FEES WILL BE CHARGED FOR ANY INTERVIEWS OR OFFERING YOU A JOB!!! – DON’T BE SCAMMED!!!

Process Engineer

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Process Engineer in East London | Other General Employment | Job Mail | 4625581

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  • Work as part of the Process Engineering team, or as an individual
  • Design, plan and perform process experiments and plant trials
  • Perform Tooling and Moulding processes analysis
  • Calculation and specification of Tooling, Machines, auxiliary equipment, pumps, pipes, flows, pressures, temperatures, materials and other process parameters
  • Draught and update process flow diagrams
  • Take samples of products and perform physical analysis
  • Troubleshooting of process problems, research and implement solutions and improvements
  • Determination and verification of process parameters and specifications
  • Write technical reports and specifications
  • Update work instructions and train production staff
  • Form part of process engineering team for projects: Research, plan, design, implement and validate process improvements and new process technologies

Minimum requirements:

  • National diploma / Btech in Mechanical Engineering
  • 2-3 years Process Engineering experience 
  • Proficient in CAD
  • Automotive experience 

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Sport24.co.za | Root facing ‘really good selection headache’ as Archer nears return

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Johannesburg – England captain Joe Root on Thursday was looking forward to the prospect of two of the world’s fastest bowlers operating on a pace-friendly pitch in the fourth and final Test against South Africa, starting at the Wanderers on Friday.

Root said Jofra Archer had bowled with “good pace” in practice on Wednesday after recovering from an elbow injury which kept him out of the second and third Tests – both of which England won to take an unbeatable 2-1 series lead to Johannesburg.

He said that if Archer had no lingering signs of injury or soreness, England would have a “really good selection headache”.

Mark Wood startled several of the South African batsmen in the third Test in Port Elizabeth, bowling bouncers at around 150kmh.

Archer is also among the world’s small club of 150kmh bowlers.

“It would be nice to see how they go together,” said Root. “I think they would be a relentless barrage of pace which is exciting, especially on a surface such as you typically get here at the Wanderers.”

But Root cautioned that history showed it was not always the fastest bowlers who prospered at the stadium.

“The accurate guys are those who have success here. It would be great to have that firepower but ultimately we’ve got to make sure we hit those areas (on the pitch),” he added.

“We’ve been very good in that department on this tour.”

Root said that it would be “a very big achievement” if England could complete a series win.

“When we’ve got our opportunities we’ve taken them,” he said.

‘How strong are we mentally?’

South African captain Faf du Plessis said his side needed to dig deep to salvage a series draw.

“How strong are we mentally in this last hurdle? We know where we have been a little bit poor in our game plans,” he said.

He said South Africa had not scored enough runs in the first innings.

“That’s the basic of Test cricket, you can look at England as a blueprint, the top three batting at their own pace and making sure they (are) setting up the innings for the rest of the guys to come in and play.”

Du Plessis refused to answer questions about his future after being replaced as one-day international captain by Quinton de Kock – and left out of the squad that will play three ODIs against England, although a spokesperson said he would be willing to talk about one-day cricket at the end of the match.

“I’d like to, for my own personal reasons, focus on this Test match,” he said.

Du Plessis said Temba Bavuma would replace Zubayr Hamza in the XI, but there would also be a change in the batting order, with Rassie van der Dussen moving up to number three, the position filled by Hamza in the first three Tests.

He said the rest of the line-up was dependent on conditions, especially with a forecast of rain on the first day.

Du Plessis said he hoped Vernon Philander, who will retire from international cricket after the match, would finish his Test career “with the storybook ending he deserves” on a pitch where he has done well in the past.

News24.com | Sale of multimillion-rand City of Tshwane mayoral house to yield 40 houses for elderly, disabled

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The sale of the multimillion-rand City of Tshwane mayoral house is set to yield 40 houses for the elderly and disabled in Atteridgeville.

The houses are currently under construction.

The mayoral mansion was sold for R5m at an auction in 2017, which the City transferred to the City’s human settlements department to build houses for the needy.

City spokesperson Omogolo Taunyane said Acting Mayor Abel Tau had visited the project in Atteridgeville Extension 19.

“In 2017, the DA-led administration elected to auction the mayoral mansion for R5m in an effort to use resources effectively by targeting low-hanging fruit to accelerate service delivery and support the commitment to be financial prudent in the City’s affairs.

“As a result, 55 jobs have been created. Part of the project’s success in improving access to decent housing is the utilisation of alternative building technology that is reliable, durable, environmentally friendly and easy to maintain,” Taunyane said.

She added upon completion in April 2020, beneficiaries, who were currently on the National Housing Needs Register, would be given much-needed dignity by having a place to call home.

Tau said the selection criteria would be restricted to the elderly, people living with disabilities, child-headed households and the socio-economic circumstances of a family.

He added delays in completing the project was due to the handover process from the main contractor to a new one.

Tau said he would watch the project’s progress closely to avoid further delays.

News24.com | Maile in violation of Constitution for suspending speaker, says Tshwane council chief whip

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The chief whip of the Tshwane council has lashed out at Gauteng Cogta MEC Lebogang Maile following the suspension of speaker Katlego Mathebe, insisting that he had no right to interject himself in the internal processes of the council.

Chief whip and DA member Christo van den Heever launched a scathing attack on Maile on Thursday afternoon, accusing him of violating the Constitution.

“It is clear that the MEC has overstepped his boundaries by taking punitive disciplinary action against the speaker of council without following the rules of natural justice,” Van den Heever said in a statement.

READ: Maile suspends Vasco da Gama and Katlego Mathebe without pay

“He has no right to interject himself in the internal processes of the Tshwane council.

“By doing so, the MEC is in violation of the prescripts of the Constitution, which confers on municipalities the right to govern, on their own initiative, the local government affairs of their communities, while limiting the national and provincial governments from impeding those rights.”

Van den Heever was reacting to Maile’s decision to suspend Mathebe as he held the view that the speaker had breached the council’s code of conduct.

Maile’s rationale behind Mathebe’s six-month suspension without pay follows a special council sitting where she refused to bend to calls by the ANC and EFF to change the order in which motions of no confidence would be heard.

The sitting, which was held earlier this month, was meant to deal with motions against the mayor, speaker, chair of chairs and acting speaker.

According to the sequence of the motions as set out by Mathebe, her motion would have been heard last, allowing her to preside over the other three before recusing herself.

The ANC and EFF, who called for the special sitting, wanted Mathebe’s motion to be heard first.

“Clearly, the speaker’s overall conduct was blatantly motivated to collapse the entire council proceedings to safeguard her self-interest at the expense of the interest of the residents of Tshwane,” Maile said.

Openly waging war

Van den Heever accused Maile of openly waging war, on behalf of the ANC.

“If the MEC has concerns, he should utilise the legislated and regulated channels as determined by chapter 3 of the Constitution to engage with the City in a meaningful and co-operative manner.”

The chief whip also refuted comments that Maile had arranged a meeting with him and the council’s multi-party whippery committee following Mathebe’s suspension.

Katlego Mathebe. (Deaan Vivier)

“Let it be noted that no such notice has been received, nor any request to issue such notice to convene a meeting of this nature,” Van den Heever said.

He added that Cogta had no jurisdiction over the multi-party whippery.

“The office of the chief whip has the responsibility of maintaining the discipline of councillors, and asserts that council has not established any special investigative committee to investigate the conduct of the speaker of council, nor has a report [been] served at council, any of its committees, nor the multi-party whippery into any allegations of misconduct on the speaker’s behalf.”

Bullying tactics

Following Maile’s decision to suspend Mathebe, as well as former Johannesburg DA speaker Vasco da Gama, DA leader John Steenhuisen said the party would be filing an urgent court application for alleged political harassment.

In his sharply-worded statement, Steenhuisen said the DA would not give into bullying tactics by Maile, adding that their lawyers would review the legal merits of the two councillors’ suspension, News24 previously reported.

The DA leader, through an attorney, also wrote to Maile, inviting him to retract his “unlawful” decision, “failing which we will apply for personal and punitive costs against Maile,” Steenhuisen said.

Maile said the decision to suspend both councillors was consistent with the law and he was prepared to go to the courts to defend the decision.

He added that the decision was “impartial to avoid any accusation of tilting the balance of forces in councils to favour a particular political party”.

“It is imperative to note that these decisions are based on strengthening local government by ensuring those elected into positions of responsibility carry out their work in the best interest of the electorate,” Maile said.