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External Sales Consultant Stationary

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A vacancy exits for a qualified and experienced External Sales Consultant. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and growing the current school base by efficiently selling goods and services, while achieving the gross profit goals that are assigned to them. Herewith an overview of the position, but not limited to:
Maintain and Grow Customer Base
Selling Goods and Services
Co-ordinate School Handouts
Marketing
Administration
Stock Take Skills and Abilities:
Good Communication skills are essential; person must be well spoken and fluent in both English and Afrikaans.
A pleasant and controlled manner of dealing with people at all times
An enthusiastic, outgoing person who is self-confident, with a positive attitude is desired for this position.
Valid Driver’s License (Code 08) – Essential
Proficient in MS Office with excellent computer skills knowledge. Experience, qualifications and knowledge:
Successful candidate must have excellent furniture product knowledge
Price list knowledge.
Knowledge on Axapta will be beneficial
Knowledge of company policy with regards to customer service.
Knowledge of the services the company has to offer
Knows the general operation of the company Salary – Negotiable depending on experience. Please forward CV + Salary Expectancy + Recent Photograph to Yolanda at recruiter@servicesolutions.co.za

Producer/Brand Manager (Somerset East)

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Remuneration: Basic salary 
Location: Somerset East
Type: Permanent
Company: Piehole.TV

Job description

Looking for a dynamic, organised person with a few creative bones in his/her body.

We’re an exciting company working with top international brands. We believe in the good life, doing killer creative and enjoying ourselves. We’ve got a state of the art “tech hub” for an office with a big garden and view of the mountain, say goodbye to long commuting and hello to a higher quality of life. Somerset East is a small town in the Karoo, famous for Biltong and beautiful weather.

Piehole.tv is one of the top explainer video companies worldwide. We’re looking for a Brand Manager. We need someone fluent at English, nice phone manner and pretty good on a computer. Design and/or writing skills will be advantageous.

Piehole.TV makes videos to explain our customer’s products using animation and live action. Your job will involve coordinating the video production to ensure our videos are completed on time, within budget and that they look great. Your day-to-day work will involve coordinating with clients from all over the world, script writers, animators and voiceover artists. The job will require a keen eye for detail, organisation and creative skills.

Requirements

  • Fluent in English
  • Good communication skills
  • Highly organised
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Design and/or writing skills will be advantageous

Posted on 01 Apr 16:01

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This 20-Minute Resistance Band Butt Workout Will Seriously Work Your Glutes

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Resistance bands are a great way to squeeze in a butt workout from anywhere—even when you’re short on time.

Below are my top three favorite resistance band butt exercises. Perform them back to back with one minute of rest in between, allotting yourself roughly five minutes per exercise. You’ll work your butt from all angles—all in under 20 minutes.

RELATED: This 30-Day Squat Challenge Will Transform Your Butt in 4 Weeks

Kickbacks

On your hands and knees, place the center of your band under one foot. Hold the handles of your band under you with the band itself between your legs. Extend your foot with the band around it straight back 12 times, then place the band on the other foot and repeat. Alternate sides for two to three sets.

To make it harder: Do 15 to 20 reps instead of 12 or increase tension and build strength by adding a one- to three-second hold when your leg is fully extended. You can also bring the handles of your resistance band farther forward to make the resistance harder.

RELATED: These 4 Resistance Band Leg Exercises Will Transform Your Lower Body

Sumo squats

Stand on your resistance band with both feet, toes pointing out. Bring your feet about a foot wider than your shoulders on each side. Holding the handles at your side, squat straight down without leaning forward or backward for 12 reps. Raise the handles to your shoulders as you lower down on each rep to increase tension. Repeat for three sets.

To make it harder: For greater tension, hold the bands at your shoulders and raise them as high as possible when you squat down. Switch to a stronger band or hold at the lowest part of your squat for a few seconds. You can even squat faster to turn this move into a cardio butt-blaster.

RELATED: This 10-Minute Resistance Band Ab Workout Will Work Your Entire Core

Single-leg glute bridge

Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the floor. Place the resistance band under one foot and raise that leg. Holding your bands at your sides, lift your hips and hold for one to two seconds when your spine is straight. Repeat on the other side after a set of 12 reps. Continue to alternate sides for two to three sets.

To make it harder: Pull the handles farther away from your midpoint or increase reps up to 25 on each side.

Nicole Borgenicht is a fitness writer and a nationally and internationally certified personal trainer with National Council for Certified Personal Trainers and Interactive Fitness Trainers of America.

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Content Officer (Cape Town)

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Born out of digital, integrated communications agency Publicis Machine is home to 100 adventurous minds.  The agency combines incisive strategy, award-winning creativity and cutting edge technology to transform their client’s business. It is represented in both Johannesburg and Cape Town and features additional talent across four specialist pillars: Narrative (content marketing), Answered (research), Moon Walk (public relations), and Nurun (technology specialist).

Content planning, creation, editing & management

  • In collaboration with client, plot monthly communication schedule (promotional mailers, newsletters, SMSs, web banners, social media posts).
  • Plan related content to support the monthly planning (write or commission, edit).
  • Commission writers and maintain a good freelance base of expert writers to contribute as needed.
  • Write copy as required for the elements (or brief junior writer to write as required).
  • Brief the communication elements into design studio and manage the process, with guidance for creative look and feel.
  • Conceptualise and write copy for communication elements as required by the client.
  • Strong writing skills to ensure style is consistent and that complicated topics are clearly explained to the member.
  • Ability to plan and edit content to take it to the next level, including turning articles into infographics, generating increasingly interactive and personalised content (like quizzes, gamification etc.)
  • Strong understanding of Google and Facebook analytics; able to compile reports on content performance for clients and present these to key stakeholders monthly.
  • Manage content budgets and timings, with the support of client service team.

Strategy

  • Take briefs from clients or potential clients, perform content audits and reviews and provide content marketing strategy, across print and digital.
  • Support teams in pitches by providing strategic content thinking for a variety of potential clients.
  • Constantly review the content marketing strategy you are implementing with your clients and optimise for best results; ensure all content produced is insights-led and performance-based.
  • Advise on content marketing and digital content best practice, for both in-house team and clients.

Relationship and network

  • Grow meaningful, trust-based relationships with clients to ensure long-lasting business agreements that deliver on client needs.
  • Manage client relationships and place the client at the heart of your work.
  • Identify new business opportunities and nurture relationships with key stakeholders to allow for business growth.
  • Build trust-filled relationships within your team and among your peers at the agency so that you are both a pleasure to work with, and you enjoy working with those around you.
  • Manage any junior staff members allocated to your team, including mentoring their professional growth and becoming invested in their future at the agency.

Requirements

  • Strong editorial and communications background across multiple platforms – a minimum of three years of experience as an editor of an online or print publication
  • Ability to multitask and plan across a range of projects.
  • Solid time management skills are essential.
  • Ability to work independently and make things happen.
  • Ability to bring creative thinking to a range of different marketing and content opportunities. Need to think out of the box!
  • Very strong English language writing and editing skills.
  • Ability to be firm in one’s beliefs on what makes great content.
  • People person, with good problem-solving skills and the ability to represent the agency in front of clients.
  • Be a strong leadership figure.
  • Confident reporting and presenting to key clients.
  • Comfortable tackling a range of content pillars, including content for clients in: financial services, FMCG, alcohol and more
  • Well-versed in digital content best-practice and strategy, from mainstream social media channels and websites to digital magazines, WhatsApp and more.
  • Strong journalistic network of content writers, creators and producers for commissioning work.
  • Be fundamentally passionate about the power of content and content marketing, be excited by delivering great work to clients, and be willing to go above and beyond, outside of the 9-to-5.
  • Creatively-minded and able to assist with creative direction on shoots.

Should you wish to apply for this role, please forward a copy of your CV to

moc.enihcamsicilbup@leahcim.mikpp

using the reference Content Officer.

Posted on 01 Apr 14:45

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Multimedia Designer (Bruma)

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Remuneration: R18000 – R22000 per month negotiable Basic salary 
Location: Bruma
Education level: Degree
Job level: Mid/Senior
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Occasional
Type: Permanent
Reference: #DECIMAL
Company: DECIMAL AGENCY

Job description

Essential duties and responsibilities of a graphic multimedia designer

  • Provide multimedia design support to the client’s requirement
  • Create an exciting, engaging, and interactive online experience
  • Take brief from clients to prepare the design
  • Create visual solutions through the use of specialised and latest technologies
  • Brainstorm and mock-up design ideas with cross-functional team (including artists, web developers, animators, programmers, etc.)
  • Present the framework design/s to the client with description of the idea meant to be communicated
  • Make necessary changes in line with the clients demand and the project objectives
  • Be flexible to make changes as required by the client or individual project objectives
  • Proofread and check the quality of the graphic work before they go for final printing
  • Complete the project successfully through independent as well as team effort
  • Estimate the project budget and timeline
  • Complete project keeping the deadline and budget in mind

Skills and proficiencies

  • Knowledge and skills in graphic and multimedia design and layout
  • Ability to present ideas and solutions through effective communication
  • Excellent in working with teams and independently
  • Responsible and the ability to meet deadlines
  • A strong visual and creative sense
  • Ability to provide original work
  • Capacity to handle more than one project simultaneously
  • Excellent knowledge of computer and various software tools
  • Confident and smart to deal with the clients
  • Strong technical aptitude to learn new software and hardware
  • Ability to pay attention to details and be well organized
  • Knowledge of the industry and new technologies

Educational qualifications

The minimum qualification required is a bachelor’s degree in multimedia and graphic designing or the related field like computer science, film making, web development, graphic and media design. Diploma or certified courses in the relevant field will also prove to be beneficial for this position.

Company Description

We are Decimal Agency: Commonly known as an advertising agency who uses business strategy and creative output to add value to the brands we treasure. A team of 30 creative souls chasing big brands with big ideas whilst using the art of narrative.

Requirements

Technical skills

A graphic multimedia designer should have the knowledge of software programs like Photoshop, Corel Draw, Abode creative suite, Fireworks, Flash suite for designing, planning and other graphics applications. Basic knowledge of other programs like Microsoft suite, Internet, Java, CSS, film or video editing, web page design, and Abode Creative Suite amongst many others will give a boost to the credentials of a job seeker.

Posted on 01 Apr 14:33

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Heavy Commercial Vehicle Sales

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Heavy Commercial Vehicle Sales Executives wanted for the Harrismith Free State region. Candidates must have experience selling new heavy commercial vehicles. Candidates must be extremely presentable with excellent communication skills. A code 14/EC driver’s licence will be beneficial.
Basic Salary of R 10 000.00 on offer with an extremely rewarding commission structure and company benefits. Send your CV to contact@allstarplacements.co.za in word format with copies of your latest commission sheets attached,
Disclaimer: Dear Applicant, please note that if you are not contacted by All Star Placements within five days of your application you may assume that the application was unsuccessful (i.e. You do not adhere to the minimum standards for the position in question) your CV will however be placed onto our database for any future employment opportunities that may arise.

Clinical Consultant (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: negotiable Market related 
Location: Cape Town, Observatory
Education level: Matric
Type: Permanent
Company: Genesis Medical Scheme

Genesis Medical Scheme (registered 1995) seeks to employ a suitably qualified, self-motivated and driven individual to join its team in the Clinical Division.
 
Attributes that the successful applicant will have, include but will not be limited to, the following:

  • The ability to allocate hospital admission reference numbers by applying clinical knowledge in accordance with the Scheme’s registered rules, benefits and protocols;
  • Experience in liaising with hospital case managers/service providers, treating doctors and members alike.   

In order to be considered for the role of Clinical Consultant, the following key competencies will undoubtedly be evident from your qualifications, training and experience: An ability to apply clinical knowledge and experience effectively

  • Sound communication skills in both English and Afrikaans
  • A strong ability to plan and prioritise tasks
  • An astute, logical and motivated approach to your job
  • Good people skills and a caring approach
  • A proven ability to work in a team as well as independently on specified activities
  • Meticulous attention to detail and to be results orientated

Qualification and experience

We will not consider any application that does not demonstrate evidence of the following non-negotiable requirements:A recognised SA nursing qualification;

  • A minimum of three to five years’ experience working in a medical scheme environment, including hospital admission authorisation;
  • Sound knowledge of medical diagnosis and treatment and the coding (ICD-10 and CPT) thereof;
  • Experience of working in an operating theatre at registered hospitals
  • Should you qualify and be interested in applying for the above-mentioned position, please forward a current CV with a covering letter motivating consideration for the position to the email address below.
  • Please clearly indicate, in the subject line of your e-mail, the title of the position for which you are applying. Email:

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SA medical schemes in good health

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The insights were drawn from the Alexander Forbes Health Medical Schemes Sustainability Index which tracks key performance metrics of medical schemes and aims to provide a comparative assessment of future sustainability between schemes. The index is calculated from a base year of 2006 and considers a scheme’s membership size, membership growth, average beneficiary age, operating results, accumulated funds per beneficiary, and trends in the scheme’s solvency levels.

“In the open schemes industry, the sustainability index for the top 10 schemes has improved since 2006, meaning that the medical schemes industry has become stronger,” says Zaid Saeed, senior actuarial specialist at Alexander Forbes Health.

Among restricted schemes, Polmed has been the top performer in the index over the 10-year period considered, although it was not the top performer for 2017. The scheme achieved an operating deficit for 2017 and saw a decline in its level of reserves. Transmed has consistently been one of the worst performers on the index because of its sustained loss of membership, worsening demographic profile, low solvency ratio and persistent operating deficits.

Other key findings include:

  • The number of medical schemes reduced to 80 in 2017 driven by amalgamations and liquidations in the industry.
  • The growth in principal members slowed to 0.5% from 2016 to 2017, compared to growth of 1% from 2015 to 2016.
  • The average age of beneficiaries increased to 33.2 years at the end of 2017 (2016: 32.5 years), with the pensioner ratio rising to 8.4% (2016: 7.9%).
  • Family size has consistently declined over the last 17 years. At 31 December 2017 the average family size was 2.21 compared to 2.59 at the end of 2000.

Saeed says affordability of medical aid cover was the reason behind decreasing family sizes. “For those in formal employment private medical cover is usually a condition of service, but in a struggling economy members are removing one or more of their children from cover before cancelling their own membership. Younger members of a household are generally healthier and therefore less in need of medical cover.”

The increasing average age and pensioner ratio of members indicates a worsening risk profile of the industry. “This is one reason why members’ contributions increase in excess of CPI inflation annually, as it requires a medical scheme to adjust its pricing to absorb a higher rate of benefit utilisation by its members.”

Three-year cycle

Operating results in the industry seem to follow a three-year cyclical pattern. “Due to volatility in claims experience, schemes tend to over- and under-compensate when correcting their pricing, which can cause peaks and troughs in operating results from year to year,” Saeed says.

The industry had been consistently generating operating deficits since 2014 but this trend reversed in 2017. “Overall, the demographic profile and financial strength of the industry remain stable.”

Ask Dr Google. The pros and cons of online diagnosis

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Pop symptoms of a headache into a search engine and it will come back with a myriad of diagnoses, varying from a sinus headache to a tumour. Dr Google has become the source of choice for self-diagnosis, a second opinion or to find out more about a diagnosed condition. While many healthcare practitioners caution very strongly against using the internet as a diagnostic tool, others say it does have its uses

Unfortunately, self-diagnosing on the internet can sometimes cause more harm than good. Pew Research reports that 80% of internet users in the US search for health-related topics online.

While the stats aren’t similarly available for SA, in 2018 found that close to 60% of South Africans now have access to the internet. It seems we could be using this to self-diagnose. Certainly, South African doctors agree that more and more patients are Google-searching their symptoms before consulting a medical professional, according to Dr Marion Morkel, chief medical officer at Sanlam.

Access to medical information 24/7

Other than for ease of access, Morkel says people consult the internet for a second opinion, because they’re curious about health-related issues, or want clarity on a doctor’s advice. “It’s free, fast and available 24/7.”

She says that there is conflicting data on the ratio of accurate versus inaccurate medical information online. “A 2014 survey looked at 10 medical Wikipedia posts on popular medical topics, and cross-referenced them with evidence-based and peer-reviewed information. It found that nine out of 10 of these Wikipedia posts contained inaccurate medical information.On the other hand, also suggests that medical professionals confirm 41% of internet self-diagnosis.”

The doctor-patient icebreaker

Dr Sindi van Zyl, a medical doctor with a strong Twitter following, agrees that fighting the use of the internet in accessing medical information is a futile effort, “Instead, more medical professionals should embrace it. I find that patients announcing that they have looked up their symptoms online is a great ice-breaker – especially for those first few sessions where they might be a little nervous.

It’s also a great leveller of the patient-doctor dynamic – instead of them relinquishing their power completely, we become collaborative partners in addressing their health issues.”

Telemedicine

Van Zyl shares medical information on Twitter in line with the HPCSA’s (Health Professions Council of South Africa) telemedicine guidelines and says that this provides an additional platform to make a real difference. “Due to the information I have shared on Twitter on the topic of prevention-of-mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT), for example, there is a young child in Nigeria who was born HIV negative, to a mother living with HIV.”

According to HPCSA regulations, medical professionals in South Africa are not allowed to provide diagnosis or prescribe any schedule 4 medication over the internet. Though Morkel says that doctors can often effectively conduct virtual follow-up consultations.

“Depending on the specific programme and aims, chatbots have become so sophisticated that they can function as virtual assistants. They can help simplify medical information and act as interpreters where there are language barriers,” she says.

The rise of cyberchondria

Morkel says there is no doubt that it has increased the incidence of the recently coined variation called cyberchondria. This can be tied to over-diagnosis, increase in psychological disorders (such as anxiety), incorrect diagnosis (as those who frequently look up medical symptoms online can often magnify the severity of their symptoms once presenting to the doctor), and doctor fatigue (doctors can also become hardened and convinced that clients quoting online references are cyberchondriac and have exaggerated symptoms).

Van Zyl argues that cyberchondria is not completely negative. Many people won’t consult a doctor or nurse until the symptoms are really bad. The internet is helping people be more vigilant. We can address hypochondria, but there’s little we can do for patients who present too late.”

The key is to ensure:

  • That the medical information comes from a reputable site
  • That the information is not outdated or irrelevant geographically
  • That a medical professional is consulted as a result– whether a pharmacist for minor symptoms, or a nurse or doctor for persisting and serious symptoms

Morkel warns that people prone to cyberchondria should stop the online searches. “It is best to limit your exposure to stress-inducing medical information online. Rather follow your instinct and common sense. If your symptoms worsen seek professional medical assistance as soon as possible.”