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News24.com | UPDATE: All 1 800 ‘stuck’ miners brought to surface – department

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All 1 800 miners who were trapped underground at Sibanye Stillwater in Rustenburg in the North West have been brought to the surface, the Department of Mineral Resources said on Tuesday.

The department has been using its official Twitter account to convey information about the miners who have been stuck underground for almost 10 hours. 

Sibanye-Stillwater is South Africa’s largest individual producer of gold and one of the 10 largest gold producers globally. 

Just before 21:00, the department said on its official Twitter account that around 1 000 employees had been safely brought to surface.

The company’s spokesperson, James Wellsted, earlier told News24 that the workers were not trapped, but that they were “stuck” after an incident in the shaft. 

According to Wellsted, rails fell down a shaft and blocked workers from exiting after they entered the mine earlier on Tuesday morning. He said the incident happened around lunch time.

At the time, Wellsted also said the situation underground was calm and that rescue operations were ongoing. He added that workers and rescue teams constantly communicated and were safe in the shaft’s waiting area.

No injuries had been reported at the time, he added. 

The incident may revive concerns about safety at Sibanye, which experienced a spike in fatal accidents last year.

READ: 20 deaths so far in 2018: the Sibanye-Stillwater blame game

Earlier this year, almost 1 000 miners were trapped underground in a Sibanye Gold mine in Welkom for more than 24 hours following an electric cable outage during a storm in the area. All 955 resurfaced and no serious injuries or fatalities were reported.

This is a developing story.

News24.com | South Africa govt has nothing to do with Motsepe-Radebe Botswana debacle – Sisulu

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International Relations Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has said that she recently travelled to Botswana to deliver a message that the South African government had nothing to do with businesswoman Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe’s reported meddling in that country’s politics.

During a media briefing at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s (Dirco) head office in Tshwane on Tuesday, Sisulu disclosed details of the meeting with Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi.

Sisulu was sent to Botswana on a special envoy at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s request after reports about Motsepe-Radebe, who is the wife of Energy Minister Jeff Radebe and the president’s sister-in-law.

Sisulu said the message conveyed to Masisi reiterated the long-standing and excellent relations between the two countries and distanced the South African government from Motsepe-Radebe’s alleged dealings in Botswana.

READ: Botswana revokes visa-free entry for Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe

“The matter that was in the newspaper has nothing to do with the government of South Africa,” Sisulu said.

“The message assured the people of Botswana despite the recent media reports, the relations between the two countries remained solid,” Sisulu added.

The minister said the meeting with Masisi took around 45 minutes and that the matter, as it appeared in media reports, was discussed.

Sisulu also confirmed that Botswana has taken a decision which will require Motsepe-Radebe to apply for a visa if she wants to enter the county.

Sisulu could not comment further, saying the matter would be sub judice because Motsepe-Radebe had launched a legal battle.

Last week, AFP reported that Botswana had imposed travel restrictions on Motsepe-Radebe, despite the fact that South Africans do not require a visa to travel to the neighbouring country.

Local media reports have accused Motsepe-Radebe of funding a campaign to remove Masisi in favour of former foreign affairs minister Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi.

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Health24.com | FDA takes up decades-long debate over breast implant safety

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US health officials are taking another look at the safety of breast implants, the latest review in a decades-long debate.

Experts for the Food and Drug Administration will hear from researchers, plastic surgeons and implant makers at a two-day meeting. Women who believe their implants caused a variety of long-term diseases and ailments are also scheduled to speak.

No new restrictions or warnings

The FDA is grappling with how to manage a recently confirmed link to a rare cancer and thousands of unconfirmed complaints of other health problems.

FDA’s experts will recommend next steps and additional areas for research on the devices. But for now the agency isn’t proposing any new restrictions or warnings.

Roughly 400 000 women receive breast implants in the US annually, for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes after breast cancer.

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30 April 2019 – Trade Statistics for March 2019

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Pretoria, 30 April 2019 – The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for March 2019 recording a trade surplus of R5.00 billion. These statistics include trade data with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN). The year-to-date (01 January to 31 March 2019) trade deficit of R3.83 billion is an improvement on the deficit for the comparable period in 2018 of R18.66 billion. Exports year-on-year increased by 7.6% whilst imports for the same period showed an increase of 13.1%.

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Senior Strategist (Rosebank)

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Remuneration: R15000 – R20000 per month 
Benefits: Petrol, Cellphone, Laptop & Medical Aid
Location: Rosebank, Dunkeld West, Sandton
Education level: Degree
Job level: Management Jnr-Mid
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Occasional
Reference: #SeniorStrat
Company: Kreetiv Communications

Job description

The strategist will be responsible for managing Kreetiv’s briefs and developing solutions using our proprietary asset, Brand Social Nomics.

 Must have Financial services and FMCG experience. Other industry experience is advantageous. 

Use market research and analysis to direct strategy and planning. Oversee the development of communications campaigns by working closely with account managers and concept developers.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Establish goals based on past performance and market forecasts;
  • Researches and analyses market trends, etc. A pro active approach to understanding whats happening on the trade and through alternative mediums. As guided by our business.
  • Works with senior executives to develop detailed comms plans for all briefs.
  • Work within the budget to develop cost-effective marketing plans with the Account managers.
  • Adjusts campaigns and strategies as needed in response to collected data and other feedback;
  • Creation of material in line with strategies;
  • Guide planning and implementing promotional campaigns;
  • Guide online and print marketing campaigns;
  • Monitor and report on effectiveness of plans.
  • Manage briefs for clients internal communications as well as external.
  • Analyzing potential strategic partner relationships as and where needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or a Related Field, Marketing Strategy, Media Channels, Client Relationships, Creativity, Adaptability, Research, Analysis, Writing, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, People Management, Detail-Orientated, Budgeting, Organisation, Multi-Tasking.

Must also have strong communication, sales, presentation, management, and leadership skills; goal-oriented, flexible, and creative under pressure; knowledge of current marketing trends and multimedia platforms; strong budgeting, Internet, and computer skills

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Client Account Specialist (Cape Town)

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Location: Cape Town, Kenilworth
Education level: Degree
Job level: Mid/Senior
Type: Permanent
Reference: #CAS May 2019
Company: Relocation Africa

Job description

Vacant position: Client Account Specialist

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Company: Relocation Africa (PTY) LTD

Office Based: Kenilworth, Cape Town

Salary: Average Gross Monthly Salary of R20 000 depending on capabilities and experience

Position Available June / July 2019

The Client Account Specialist role will focus on the delivery of relocation services to the expatriate staff for international clients. An important daily function of the role will require lease negotiations, and specifically the ability to be firm when formalizing discussions on the return of deposits at the end of a lease throughout Africa. The successful candidate will be managing multiple projects at any given time and acting as the key point of contact between clients, consultants on the ground, and expatriates across the Continent of Africa. Strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, client facing experience, the ability to multitask and problem solving are key to the success of the role, which also involves:

Key Skills:

  • Client Relationship/Operations Management
  • Project management
  • Administration
  • Decision making
  • Compassion & patience
  • Manage stress appropriately
  • Comfortably manage conflict resolution
  • Excellent written and spoken English. Additional language/s would be an advantage (French / Portuguese) but not a requirement

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain client relationships with the designated accounts
  • Maintain and ensure that the integrity of service policies are adhered to at all times by remote consultants
  • Ensure that Client leases are legally compliant
  • Ensure appropriate focus on departure services
  • Ensure that appropriate pricing is communicated to designated accounts
  • Communicate appropriately and timeously with Clients, Assignees & Consultants
  • Ensuring Client enquiries are answered timeously and accurately
  • Coordinating and monitoring service delivery with all providers
  • Perform monthly operational activities
  • Monthly reporting to accounts department
  • Weekly reporting to internal management meeting

Essential Job Description and Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily operations for the service delivery team including team member KPI assessments, conflict resolution and providing solutions to client concerns, with a specific focus on departure services and lease negotiations
  • Effectively manage and troubleshoot to ensure operational processes are executed successfully
  • Implement process flows with team members and client input to ensure the clients’ needs are fulfilled
  • Coordinate and ensure client specific processes are implemented in service delivery
  • Act as the primary client contact for certain client accounts as determined with the Operations Manager
  • Perform initial client set-up, manage the implementation of policies and transitions for those clients as assigned
  • Maintain frequent contact and communication with the client to provide an effective resolution to client concerns, questions or problems
  • Ensure clients are informed of tax and legal regulations and implications.
  • Generate and review client reports
  • Prepare and present documents for client meetings and business reviews.
  • Perform other related essential duties as required

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management or other related field preferred

Experience:

  • A minimum of five (5) years experience working in a Client / Account Management or Operations Management Role
  • Working experience within the mobility field, would be advantageous, although not compulsory
  • Working experience within a legal environment would be advantageous, although not compulsory

Abilities:

  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents, professional journals and governmental regulations
  • Ability to successfully negotiate leases throughout Africa with landlords and estate agents
  • Ability to analyze, prepare and write complex reports, detailed business correspondence, policies and procedures
  • Ability to conduct effective presentations to management and clients
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, etc
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Proficient on Web based applications
  • Ability to work independently and proactively, despite challenges
  • Ability to multi task and problem solve “out of the box” is essential
  • Adaptability, versatility and flexibility are key components to a successful day in the office  

Please note the following:

  • Interested candidates must be in possession of a valid SA drivers licence and must be a SA citizen or permanent resident.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
  • If you do not receive feedback within 10 working days of emailing us your CV, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Interested candidates should please email their current/updated CV to

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Lecturer – Chemistry/Polymer Science (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: Market related 
Location: Cape Town, Stellenbosch
Education level: Degree
Job policy: Employment Equity position
Type: Permanent
Reference: #NW02/124/0419
Company: Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University
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Chemistry and Polymer Science
Lecturer
(Ref. NW02/124/0419) 

The Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science is a research-intensive department and has excellent research facilities and equipment. The Department offers service modules in general chemistry to students from different programmes, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in chemistry and polymer science. As part of our commitment to Stellenbosch University’s multilingual language policy, the first-year classes are presented in both English and Afrikaans. We are seeking a dynamic person who can contribute to the teaching of first year general chemistry in both English and Afrikaans as well as second year analytical chemistry. The incumbent will take a leading role in the first-year chemistry teaching team and will fully oversee the practical component of the first-year course. As a research-intensive department, there is an expectation that the incumbent will be engaged in academic research in their area of expertise, which may include research in chemical education.

Duties:

  • Teaching first-year general chemistry and analytical chemistry (at least at the second-year level) in both English and Afrikaans;
  • A leading role within the first-year chemistry teaching team for the development and coordination of the practical component of the first-year course;
  • Academic research within one of the existing research groups in the department in their area of expertise, which may include research in chemical education;
  • Assisting with Departmental and Faculty responsibilities and duties as needed. 

Requirements:

  • Minimum: PhD degree in any area of chemistry;
  • Ability to teach second year analytical chemistry;
  • Evidence of excellence in teaching;
  • Evidence of engagement with best practices in teaching;
  • Evidence of research and publication in any relevant area of research within chemistry;
  • Ability to communicate and teach effectively in both English and Afrikaans.

Recommendations:

  • Evidence of research experience in chemistry education or analytical chemistry;
  • A track record of publications in high impact international journals.

Commencement of duties: 1 July 2019

Closing date: 20 May 2019

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Peter Mallon on 021 808 2971 or at

az.ca.nus@nollamep

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Posted on 30 Apr 14:41

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Field Entrepreneur Manager

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Field Entrepreneur Manager in East London | Sales/Marketing Management | Job Mail | 4430973

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Vibrant social business start-up called SolarTurtle is looking for a dynamic EE Field Manager with strong research, community and stakeholder engagement experience to join their small team in East London, as part of a research and development project to create a range of new solar energy kiosks run by woman from less privileged communities – called BabyTurtles. We require a resilient self-starter that is able to take ownership of tasks and operate with minimal supervision. This position requires an extrovert who is a confident public speaker, who possesses technical and commercial experience to facilitate and lead one-on-one discussions with key stakeholders, communities and prospective entrepreneurs, as well as provide training and skills transfers as and when required. Requirements: • BEE position: will be given preference. • Valid driver’s licence – Code 08 (experience driving with trailer will be advantage) • Fluent in isiXhosa and English • Degree or diploma in commerce, public relations or similar. • Strong communication and PR skills. • Demonstrated experience in training and development. • Data analysis and use of various forms of technology. • Proven experience in commerce, sales and business development, public relations, research and skills development. Tasks: • Field testing of prototype technology • Community entrepreneur mobilisation • Training. • Product feedback and reporting. james@solarturtle.co.za

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Animation Producer (Johannesburg North)

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Location: Johannesburg North
Job level: Mid
Type: Contract
Company: Oliver and More

Job description

Oliver + MORE is on the hunt for a fantastic Animation Producer for an opportunity based in Johannesburg North. You will be responsible for the overall assistance of post and animation Production requirements within the Moving Image department.

Experience level: Three+ years’ experience.
Employment type: Three-month fixed-term contract.
Start date: May 2019.
Location: Johannesburg (Northriding).

Responsibilities Include:

  • End-to-end workflow management of any/all moving image/post production job types.
  • Manage jobs/clients/internal clients and the creative team to ensure the projects are delivered timeously and according to brief.
  • You will also be required to produce estimates, timelines and measure progress of projects against those throughout the workflow.
  • Need to ensure administration tasks are maintained according to best practices and of the highest standards.
  • Full financial management and accountability from estimate to recon of projects.
  • Internal and external stakeholder management.

Requirements

  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Internal and external client relationships: fostering collaborative and respectful working relationships. Ability to manage unreasonable expectations and push back where necessary.
  • Supplier Relationship: Ability to manage supplier relationships. Work alongside Finance department to manage supplier age payables.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Team and Leadership Skills: Ability to work together and lead in teams.
  • Personal Development: Ability to manage and develop career within the company.
  • Company Culture: Fulfilling role as part of the MORE company and culture
  • Administrative skills: Showcase utmost attention to detail and commitment to delivery of administrative requirements for the job in relevant operating systems and within company process, on-time and correctly.
  • Interpersonal skills: Navigate challenging/stressful situations calmly and with a solution orientated attitude.

Knowledge and Experience Required:

  • Min. three+ years’ experience in a Producer role
  • Advertising agency experience
  • Experience on Live Action, 2D and 3D projects is essential
  • Experience on CGI and editing projects is essential

To apply click on “Apply now”, or email your updated CV and show-reel link to

labolg.eromsierom@tnemtiurcer

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About us

MORE is a production-agency, part of the global Inside Ideas Group (Oliver, AdjustYourSet, DARE, etc.), producing content for a range of brands across multiple platforms, channels and countries. The content we produce includes digital media, animation, moving image and design. We pride ourselves on delivering work aimed specifically at the international marketplace. Brands we count among our clients include Starbucks, Liberty, Unilever, Virgin, Samsung, Gumtree and Hyundai, to name a few.

www.moreismore.global

https://www.linkedin.com/company/18178061/

Posted on 30 Apr 11:43

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