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News24.com | CSA perplexed over positive Proteas case after bio-bubble investigation

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  • CSA Chief Medical Officer Dr Shuaib Manjra confirmed that an investigation took place after a Proteas player tested positive ahead of the three-match ODI series against England.
  • Friday’s opening ODI at Newlands was subsequently postponed and CSA was unsure how the positive test came about.
  • Manjra insisted that it is “impossible” for any player to breach the bio-secure environment with heavy security created to secure the bubble.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) chief medical officer Dr Shuaib Manjra revealed his concern after the first ODI against England was postponed because a Proteas player tested positive for Covid-19.

The opening ODI between Proteas and England was postponed an hour before Friday’s game at Newlands was scheduled to take place.

This is the third time a Proteas player has tested positive for the coronavirus since the 24-man squad was announced ahead of the England tour.

One player had tested positive before the Proteas entered their bio-bubble in Cape Town while a second had tested positive inside the bio-bubble and was immediately isolated from the team.

Manjra admitted that CSA was “surprised” by the positive test and stated that an investigation took place, which proved to be a dead-end.

“This (positive) test surprised us, we had confidence in the integrity of the bio-secure environment,” said Manjra.

“This is the more recent case that occurred within the bio-safe environment so there is some kind of breach, which we investigated in detail to try and determine where this happened.

“We have traversed a couple of different spaces. We’ve tried to recount the past few days events, speaking to the player, looking at the security cameras and we haven’t been able to identify where the source came from.”

EXPLAINER | Everything you need to know about Proteas’ return to action in a time of Covid-19

England became the first international team to tour South Africa since the coronavirus pandemic. It was also the Proteas’ first experience of being in a bio-secure bubble.

Manjra insisted that the bio-secure bubble has worked despite the second positive test in the bubble.

“I’m convinced that 99 percent of the time this environment is working, a breach that is unknown to us has caused a positive test,” he said.

“There are a lot of moving parts in a tour like this and we’re trying to control that.”

CSA confirmed that another Covid-19 test will be conducted on Friday evening (18:30) with the first ODI now scheduled for Paarl on Sunday.

There will also be another coronavirus test planned on Tuesday ahead of the final ODI match on Wednesday.

Manjra dismissed any rumours that suggested that a player had left their hotel without authorisation, stating that the tour is under strict security until 10 December.

“I can categorically state that no player would be able to leave the hotel environment,” the doctor said.

“The security around will not allow a player to leave unless that player is leaving in an assigned/official vehicle. There’s a command centre led by a colonel from the Claremont police force and they strictly enforce the bio-bubble. They will not allow anyone to leave.

“It’s impossible to leave this bio-secure environment by any player or official.”

The Proteas amended tour dates:

Sunday, 6 December – 1st ODI, Boland Park, Paarl (Day Match)

Monday, 7 December – 2nd ODI, Newlands, Cape Town (Day-night Match)

Wednesday, 9 December 2020 – 3rd ODI, Newlands, Cape Town (Day-night Match)

News24.com | Covid-19: Tighter lockdown regulations for NMB could mean a more relaxed Christmas – acting mayor

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  • The acting Nelson Mandela Bay metro mayor says residents must work with law enforcement authorities so that they are not policed. 
  • The mayor says the tightening of regulations, especially the curfew, is necessary because taverns are becoming a problem. 
  • He has welcomed the tightening of lockdown restrictions, saying they will help flatten the Covid-19 surge in the metro by Christmas.

Acting Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Tshonono Buyeye believes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to tighten some lockdown restrictions in the region will help flatten the Covid-19 curve and lead to more relaxed conditions come Christmas.

Buyeye was addressing the media outside the City Hall in Port Elizabeth on Friday, following Ramaphosa’s announcement on the restrictions on Thursday night.

The president declared Nelson Mandela Bay a coronavirus hotspot and said the decision to do so was made after a recommendation from the National Coronavirus Command Council in consultation with premiers, metro mayors and traditional leaders.

READ | Muted opposition reaction to latest Covid-19 restrictions in Nelson Mandela Bay metro

While Alert Level 1 restrictions are in place countrywide, additional restrictions were implemented in the metro from midnight. The restrictions include a 22:00 to 04:00 curfew, and the reduction of trading hours for alcohol outlets from 10:00 to 18:00 from Mondays to Thursdays. 

Buyeye said the metro had made a submission to the province on the issue of alcohol sales and said that tighter restrictions would make matters easier for officials to contain the spread of the virus and lead to fewer liquor-related cases in hospitals.

He added:

“We believe that the measures taken will make sure that we deal with the surge in a short space of time and within no time, we should see numbers decreasing. And we believe that by the time Christmas comes, some of the regulations maybe have been relaxed already. We are quite confident that the right call has been made and we welcome the president’s pronouncement.”

Up to residents

The acting mayor, who was preparing for a council meeting where a new mayor was due to be elected, added that it was up to residents to ensure they adhered to regulations, making the job of law enforcement officials easy.

He said it was important that residents worked together with law enforcement officials so that no one would be “policed”. KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage and Motherwell were some of the hotspots identified in the metro.

As of Thursday, there were 1 719 new cases and 42 deaths in the province. Four of the deaths occurred in the past 48 hours. The total number of cases in the province is 132 149 and there have been 4 720  deaths.

The provincial health department said that in the last 24 hours:

  • 49.6% of the new cases were from Nelson Mandela Bay and Sarah Baartman,
  • 39.2%of cases were  from Buffalo City, Chris Hani and Amathole; and
  • 10.5% were from Alfred Nzo and OR Tambo. 

Of the 8 218 active cases:

  • 63.2% were from Nelson Mandela Bay and Sarah Baartman;
  • 29.0% were from Buffalo City, Chris Hani and Amathole; and
  • 6.9% were from OR Tambo and Alfred Nzo.

Increase in deaths

The department noted that there was an increase in the number of deaths during the surge.

In its daily epidemiological report on Thursday, the department said 62% of cumulative admissions ended in discharge and that 25.6% of those who were hospitalised, died as a result of Covid-19.

“The public sector accounts for 61.8% (976) of current admissions,” the department added.

Provincial health department spokesperson Siyanda Manana told News24 that in addition to the fight to curb the Covid-19 surge, the province also had ward-based rapid response teams that comprise doctors, nurses, health promoters and counsellors to spread awareness in communities and hotspots. 

Manana said the province has also decentralised oxygen tanks to district hospitals where they can also be accessed by clinics for refills. 

“We have over 85% of PPE (personal protective equipment) in all our institutions. We are still trying our best to make sure that our people do not contract Covid-19. We are saying we need to engage [hotspot areas] intensively. We have about six of those rapid testing trucks deployed in the metro (Nelson Mandela Bay), because we believe that if we can stem that spike in the metro, we will be able to contain it. Otherwise, it will spread throughout South Africa,” he said.

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Technical Sales Assistant – Cape Union Mart – Menlyn (Gauteng)

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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.

Senior TTL Designer (Cape Town)

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Experience

Infestation, a Cape Town-based branding and visual communications agency is looking for a senior designer with +-15 years’ agency experience. The designer must have five+ years in idea generation and design for TTL campaign work across multiple channels and platforms, both for print and digital. The designer will be required to produce a wide variety of creative outputs and generate super-smart concepts and ideas within the given deadline and brief boundaries. Must have a retail mindset and be able to adapt creative concepts into hardworking customer-centric deliverables. Being able to write copy will make you a strong contender. The designer must have a keen eye for craft, design and a thorough understanding of strategic-based design applications.
 
Culture

At Infestation, a positive, can-do attitude is a must. The applicant must have a natural ability to communicate effectively and generally work well with others. We are a tight-knit community of creative problem-solvers, looking for like-minded individuals who think big and enjoy making things happen. Going the extra mile is pretty standard here, and an adventurous spirit is preferred.
 
Personal qualities

The ability to take, comprehend and distill complex briefs is a must. As is the ability to operate independently, yet collaboratively with the rest of the team. Taking ownership and having accountability for deadlines and quality of work is also a pre-requisite. We have a strong liking for designers who are pedantic and detail-orientated in their creative outputs, and who put the work first.
 
Requirements

Still reading? Send through the following in order to be considered: a concise CV, a letter telling us what you bring to the table, your portfolio of work to az.oc.noitatsefni@ngised>b and an indication of salary requirements. The portfolio must not exceed 13MB if in PDF format.

Posted on 04 Dec 15:37

Assistant Food Editor (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: negotiable 
Location: Cape Town
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Junior/Mid
Type: Permanent
Company: John Brown Media

John Brown Media South Africa is seeking to appoint an assistant food editor to work on the PnP brand and all its extensions. The position is based in Cape Town and will report directly to the Head of Food.

The main focus of the position will be for creating, testing and styling recipe and food content for all content platforms (print, digital, social, video). Brings in-depth knowledge of international food and culinary trends, as well as excellent cooking, recipe writing and testing skills. Is confident in their ability to independently cook, prop and style food for food shoots and videos.

Responsibilities:

  • Playing a key role in planning and creating relevant, commercially driven food-related content (print, digital, social, digital).
  • Creating interesting, achievable, on-trend and budget-conscious recipes in line with the clients commercial objectives and pre-agreed monthly themes.
  • Vigilant recipe testing and writing in line with house style.
  • Adapting and testing recipes supplied by readers and contributors so that they reflect house style.
  • Sourcing appropriate props and backgrounds for shoots within budget.
  • Food and prop styling for photo-shoots, videos and events.
  • Regularly liaising with buyers and key client players to verify product availability and delivery for shoots.
  • Have a strict awareness of budget when creating recipes, sourcing props and commissioning freelancers.
  • Creating food-related content for additional John Brown clients when necessary.
  • Assisting Head of Food editor with day-to-day admin
  • Staying abreast of local and international food trends

Candidates will need:

  • In-depth food knowledge and culinary trend awareness
  • Ability to work well in a team, taking direction from art directors
  • Strong creative thinking
  • Skill and knowledge to create recipes, with ability to accurately cost and vigilantly test recipes
  • Good administrative and time management skills
  • Food styling experience (portfolio of work is preferable on application)

Minimum requirements:

  • Food training – certificate/ diploma/practical
  • Experience working on food shoots
  • Food styling experience and/or food assistant experience
  • Based in /or close to Cape Town
  • Access to a car

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Posted on 04 Dec 15:33

Back-End Software Engineer (Stellenbosch)

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Remuneration: negotiable 
Location: Stellenbosch
Job level: Junior
Type: Permanent
Reference: #Quenchdeveloper1
Company: Quench Delivery (Pty) Ltd

Job description

Quench is looking for a back-end software engineer to join our team in Stellenbosch!

Duties:

  • Designing microservices
  • Maintaining microservices
  • Operational duties

Company Description

Quench is an on-demand delivery app, delivering alcohol to homes and businesses successfully since 2016, and more recently groceries and restaurant food.Quench is a dynamic team who believes that the on-demand space will outweigh conventional retail sooner than what the world expects.Quench is at the forefront of bringing premium products, in the FMCG space, directly to homes, giving businesses a lifestyle marketplace to engage with thousands of shoppers who seek convenience and luxury.

Requirements

  • A background in computer science or engineering in areas such as algorithms, data structures and software design.
  • Extensive programming experience in at least one language such a Java, Go, C++, C#, Python.
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a can-do attitude!
  • Passionate about software development.
  • At least two years of working experience.
  • Able to work in a team.

Posted on 04 Dec 14:57

Events Co-Ordinator (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: negotiable Cost to company 
Benefits: Large Co benefits
Location: Cape Town, Bellville
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Mid
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Often
Job policy: Employment Equity position
Type: Permanent
Reference: #LEW 01/12
Company: Lewyll Communications

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to start 2021 on a high note, as the events coordinator for this highly prestigious financial and health services Group.

They provide integrated health solutions that meet the needs of clients in the different segments and maximise lifetime client value. The are looking to appoint a dynamic, highly organized Events Coordinator who has an impeccable record of Project Managing large scale Events.

Role purpose 

To plan, coordinate and implement all aspects of events from conceptualization to delivery and post-event debriefing and evaluation.

Responsibilities and work outputs

  • Engage with stakeholders to determine event requirements and develop creative brief
  • Advise and guide stakeholders on creative event ideas , concepts and logistics
  • Create and manage annual events calendar by identifying all events for the year
  • Manage and coordinate the logistics (venue hire, transport, catering etc.) and communications (date, invitations, teasers etc.)
  • Manage the service delivery and standards of service providers to ensure the successful delivery on the event brief
  • Assist with identifying, securing and preparing sponsorships, speakers, participants for specific events in line with the event brief
  • Manage and control RSVP management and registration of participants
  • Liaise with various branding, marketing and communications teams to promote the event and manage promotional activities
  • Provide on-site event support and coordinate staff and service providers to ensure the event runs smoothly
  • Deliver events within the agreed events budget, time and quality parameters
  • Track and control event expenses and perform post-event evaluations by producing reports for event stakeholders

Note: This role is only open to Employment Equity candidates

Requirements

  • Marketing/events/public relations qualification is essential 
  • Must have experience in event coordination – a minimum of four to six years
  • Excellent knowledge of events management principles
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement is essential
  • Experience in Project Management
  • Superior attention to detail and must be deadline driven
  • Impeccable writing, editing and proofreading skills
  • Takes initiative and works well independently
  • Strong communication and time management skills
  • Ability to translate a creative concept into a clear content plan

Posted on 04 Dec 14:53

Managing Director – PR (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: negotiable TCTC 
Benefits: Medical Aid and Pension
Location: Johannesburg, Bryanston
Education level: Degree
Job level: Management Snr
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Often
Job policy: Employment Equity position
Type: Permanent
Reference: #LEW07/11
Company: Lewyll Communications

Job description

One of South Africa’s most successful communications group is looking for an MD to manage their PR division.

Purpose of the role is to manage the existing portfolio of clients through the client service and creative teams through the strategic and tactical direction. Drive adherence to a strategy with both the agency and the client.

Day To day

  • Manage the delivery and set income targets for one or a group of clients
  • Explore and recommend new cost effective/innovative methods to deliver campaigns
  • Overall delivery of client briefs through active team management and distribution of workload
  • Manage all day-to-day activities relating to the client account
  • Understand the role of communication within the broader business context to aid the development of the agency’s relationship with the client from advertising supplier to marketing communication partner and Brand Leader
  • Ensure a thorough understanding of the production processes and costs in order to maximize agency profitability and client budgets
  • Deliver business initiatives that enhance the development of skills, knowledge and good practice in the company
  • Implement change within the business to achieve operational excellence
  • Explore and secure opportunities for organic growth and cross-selling
  • Assist with New Business activities e.g. Project Management of a pitch
  • Ensure clear understanding of the client’s business requirements and to translate this into clear deliverables for your team
  • Foster good relationships across the agency departments.
  • Lead and drive integration between various agencies working on the Client’s account
  • Adhere to company guidelines, such as timely completion of Company Goals, timesheets, accurate revenue forecasts and achieving ultimate utilization of budgets and targets
  • Ensure understanding of the relevant client contract and relevant legal/regulatory guidelines
  • To actively network within the industry to identify and create potential leads, contacts, opportunities for the company
  • In conjunction with the CEO and other department heads ensure a sound and meaningful relationship with the client
  • Contributions to Agency publications
  • Continuously provide input into the strategic direction of each client account and ensure communication of any directional changes to your team and to the creative teams
  • Seek opportunities to develop more business opportunities for your client, utilizing additional services whenever possible
  • Routinely review client account with management to assess business potential and profitability of account relationships
  • Ensure that neither the agency nor the client veer off the strategy
  • Build the strength of the business relationship through delivery of value-added services
  • Debate and agree final creative work with direct reports, Creative Director as well as lead the client creative presentation process
  • Ensure a balance between maximizing profit on an account, presenting the agency in the best possible light and developing and executing the best possible work
  • Ensure invoicing and financial administration of the highest standards to guarantee timeous collection of income and collection of fees for the agency
  • Provide weekly reports to your relevant stakeholders
  • Drive the ethics of cost control and income growth all the way through your team
  • Oversee the management of the income for all Client accounts
  • Manage and control Client and project profitability
  • Raise the profile of the Department and foster good relationships across all divisions in the Company
  • Work in partnership with the creative teams to provide excellent creative solution for your client’s needs at all time
  • Work with all departments to improve efficiencies and delivery on all accounts
  • Manage the performance of your team to continuously achieve or better income targets
  • Allocate resources within your team to maximize skill set and client coverage
  • Coach and mentor individuals to develop the skills and talent that exist within the agency
  • Create clear Company Grow Goals for your team and yourself in line with business and individual needs
  • Build respect and loyal commitment of Account team
  • Ensure thorough knowledge of HR processes
  • Support the pro-active recruitment and development of the best account teams within the company
  • Recommend salary levels in accordance with individual performance and market rates
  • Adhere to and ensure adherence to company performance and behaviour expectations, e.g. timekeeping, timeous completion of timesheets, Company Policies and Procedures etc.

If you have not heard from us in seven working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Requirements

  • Three to four years’ advertising/media qualification
  • Minimum of fifteen years’ experience
  • The ability to write comprehensive and insightful briefs
  • A sound knowledge of the relevant structures and processes in the agency
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Confident communication skills
  • Computer literacy: All Microsoft products, example:
    • MS Word
    • MS Excel
    • MS PowerPoint
    • MS Outlook
    • Chase

Posted on 04 Dec 14:30

Senior C# Systems Engineer (Johannesburg)

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The pandemic has brought remote working to its absolute peak. If you are keen to be apart of a forward-thinking, innovative fintech then this position may be for you… African leader of bespoke payment solutions specifically designed to streamline particular payment processes is looking for a senior C# systems engineer.

What you need:

  • Eight to 10 years’ experience with the Microsoft Stack.
  • Payment security experience (advantageous)
  • Infrastructure experience (advantageous)
  • Exposure to C#, ASP.Net, SQL Server, Azure.

Qualifications:

  • IT-related qualification
  • Microsoft Certificates (advantageous)

Reference number for this position is KH51692 which is a permanent position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company salary of R700,000 negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Kayleigh on az.oc.egrem-e@hhgielyak or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 04 Dec 13:43

Senior DevOps Engineer/Architect (Pretoria)

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Remuneration: R1300000 – R1400000 per year Cost to company 
Location: Pretoria
Type: Permanent
Reference: #GZ50234
Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment

Job description

An exciting opportunity has presented itself for senior DevOps engineer at a multinational corporation developing financial solutions for a US-based client.

You will be working on the latest technologies within a high learning environment, that encourages developers to constantly challenge their capabilities through paid IT certifications.

You will find yourself working 90% remotely with the odd travel to the office or jet-setting to the USA after lockdown.

Reference number for this position is GZ50234 which is a permanent position, based remotely offering a cost to company salary to R1.4m per annum negotiable 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? 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.

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Must-have requirements:

  • Seven+ years’ solid commercial experience
  • This is an Architect role; candidates should be able to design solutions
  • Kubernetes
  • Software Development background (Java, Golang, Python)
  • Docker
  • AWS IAM, Lambda, EC2, Fargate, RDS, SQS, SNS, Route 53, DynamoDB
  • Linux/Bash

Advantageous:

  • Terraform
  • CloudFormation
  • Concourse CI
  • Experience with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
  • Spring Boot
  • Gloo API gateway
  • Istio service mesh
  • Ansible
  • AWS Security

Other competencies:

  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Professional client interaction
  • Decision-making and problem-solving skills

Qualifications:

  • Post-graduate IT/engineering degree (preferable)
  • IT/engineering degree or equivalent
  • Certifications

Posted on 04 Dec 13:41