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Afda (The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance) is the leading film school in SA, and a full member of CILECT, the association of the world’s major film and television schools. The Afda values are passion, self discipline, integrity, reliability, and humility. 

Applications are invited for the position of production course lecturer and researcher.

As the production course lecturer and researcher, Afda is looking for a committed and dedicated professional academic to lecture and provide support to undergraduate students in their production course modules. The position requires someone with drive and initiative who is able to motivate and guide students into the world of theory and application across all the schools within the undergraduate class. The candidate needs to demonstrate a willingness to embrace Afda’s unique pedagogy which is the basis of the interdisciplinary teaching at Afda. There is also a strong emphasis on cultural relevance within the teaching, and the need to help the students identify and develop a distinctive African voice to their productions. In this way we hope to be able to contribute to nation building and build the foundations for a sustainable local creative entertainment industry.

Key duties:

• Lecturing first, second, and third-year degree students on production course modules: narrative, performance, medium, aesthetics and control
• Administration of group feedback sessions: concept pitches, pre-production presentations, and final review
• Assessment of written and practical work across the undergraduate school
• Management of the online learning and communications platform – my.afda – for the production course
• Conducting student consultations and reflective meetings
• Preparing content and lesson plans for each term
• Providing administrative support to the head of the production course department
• Attendance registers, class management and tutorial administration
• Timetable planning
• Research and development/enhancement of the curriculum
• Participate in quality assurance and quality enhancement practices

Requirements and personal attributes:

• Minimum honours degree in humanities subjects
• Experience and/or knowledge in the film and entertainment industry
• Exceptionally strong administrative skills
• Computer literacy
• Highly developed organisational skills
• Initiative
• Maturity to handle a range of situations
• A meticulous and thorough nature
• An ability to work to tight deadlines
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Loyalty and a high level of confidentiality
• Honest and trustworthy – committed to high integrity of excellence
• Culturally aware and sensitive

Please send the following to

az.oc.adfa@odyoll

• a CV (no certificates)
• email and telephone contact details
• three references

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Details

Start date: 7 January 2019

Posted on 14 Dec 10:10

Job description

Purpose of the Role

Provide complete back office support for the Customer Business encompassing recruitment, purchasing consumables, stats, commission, HR administration, IR processes and functions & awards

Roles and Responsibilities:

• All admin related tasks to ensure the smooth running of the floors.
• Recruitment administration – ensure all completed information (CV, checks, references complete) is sent to HR for contracts.
• MIE Checks – criminal and credit checks for all new starters.
• Management information as required.
• All purchasing as required for incentives and the department.
• Sign off and send the accurate information to Payroll for commission calculations and Incentive calculations.
• Manage the leave system for agents.
• Ensure all documentation in relation to IR issues are accurate and timeous.
• Responsible for managing the Petty Cash budget and reconciling Petty Cash.
• Admin support in ensuring all functions and awards are successful – printing certificates, sourcing awards, signage and invitation lists.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Matric
• Experience in an admin, HR or payroll type environment (min 5 years relevant experience)
• Office administration (Buying consumables etc.)

Personal Characteristics

• EQ
• Self confidence
• Self-Driven / Independent       
• Attention to detail.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Forward thinking and methodical approach.

Requirements

• Numeracy & Financial literacy
• MS Excel – computer literacy
• Front
• Recruitment Processes
• Telephone etiquette
• HR & IR policy procedures

Posted on 13 Dec 16:06

Our client in fleet management solutions is seeking to employ a solutions sales executive in Durban.

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

Requirements:

• Matric
• Undergraduate degree in marketing, sales, business administration, technology, or similar
• Five to 10 years of related sales experience
• Proven software/technology sales experience essential including cold calling
• Strong communications and influencing skills in order to communicate about software integration and value propositions at all levels
• Thorough understanding of the B2B market
• Driven and ambitious with real passion for our products and cutting edge technology
• Ability to work in a fast-paced growing business
• Self-motivated individual with strong business acumen, good time management and task prioritisation skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver results 

Skills/duties:

• Responsible for all sales activities, from lead generation, sales cycle management to deal closure
• Research and analyse sales options and identify business opportunities
• Reach or exceed monthly sales targets
• Develop and maintain productive business relationships with all prospects, partners and clients

Applicants must reside in Durban or surrounding area.

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

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

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

Posted on 12 Dec 10:07