JOHANNESBURG – More than four years after the Public Protector’s report into spending on former president Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home, little progress has been made in ensuring accountability.
The Public Works Department, which was defrauded of more than R200-million in spending on the project, has yet to blacklist a single company allegedly involved in inflating prices.
Those who know say it’s not uncommon for major companies and large organisations to have a permanent bartender on their payroll.
Part of the job would obviously be two lend an ear to weary MPs.
Experienced bartenders say aspirant bartenders are taught to listen and empathise.
But Parliament says the successful applicant will be doing more than just remembering MP’s favourite tipple.
In a written statement Parliament says the successful applicant is single-handedly responsible for the bar, which entails being a manager, waitron, bartender, cashier and bookkeeper, host, cleaner, and has to re-stock and replenishing bar inventory and serve hundreds of MPs and guests of Parliament.
It goes on to say the bartender is also responsible for managing Parliament’s wine cellar, which showcases some locally made wines, to mostly guests and tourists visiting Parliament.
So if you have a heavy hand, and are interested in rubbing shoulders with MPs, dust off your CV.
You LOVE data and are happiest when delving into the ‘numbers’ in order to understand, make sense of and find the story within the detail to tell. You can clearly and easily spot the gaps and identify the opportunities by looking at graphs and charts and you enjoy a challenge and don’t shy away from finding a solution to a problem.
You are a nerd of the marketing world, or an accountant with a bit of flair, and you have an analytical mind with the creative ability to simplify and visually represent data in an easy to understand and aesthetically appealing way.
You are not afraid of numbers or technology and have “stickabiltiy” when it comes to embarking on a steep learning curve and figuring out how to use new and complex software. You enjoy calculations and attention to detail and accuracy are non-negotiables in your work output and deliverables.
You enjoy working within a team-based environment and are positive and proactive and enjoy getting stuck in where needed. You have strong interpersonal skills and are confident in your communication and can engage professionally with and build rapport with both internal team members and external clients as required.
It will be to your advantage to have experience or an interest in market research and the role you play will be crucial in ensuring that the insights team identifies, articulates and provides powerful and actionable insights to our clients within the FMCG industry and beyond.
You will report directly into the Insights Manager and will working closely with the projects, operations and commercial teams in the development and running of client reports on a monthly basis and on client specific projects, reporting and analysis as assigned.
Responsibilities
Running of monthly reports and checking as required
Delivery of monthly reporting frameworks to end users
New report set-ups and ongoing development and changes to existing reports
Data Analysis as assigned
Development and delivery of client specific reporting in conjunction with the Commercial Team
Carrying out of other ad-hoc Insights requests
Company Description
DataOrbis is a global cloud-based information solutions company that provides market and business intelligence solutions to the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. We are passionate about breaking down data silos and transforming companies into businesses driven by sourcing, integrating and actioning data.Our solutions combine people, process and leading edge cloud technology to facilitate and inform business decisions that are customised to our client’s needs.
We have a wealth of experience and expertise in information technology and market information services in the consumer goods and retail industries and are a leading innovator in this sector serving well-known brands across the African continent and beyond. We currently have offices in South Africa, Kenya and the UAE.
Our Values are the absolute foundation of our business and we believe in attracting, recruiting, retaining and developing the right skills at the right place at the right time and constantly focus on engaging our team in a winning environment.
The Core Values and their associated behaviours which form the DNA of our team and business are; • Trust • Leadership & Passion • Teamwork • Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Requirements
A tertiary qualification, Business Science in Marketing, PDGM, BCom Marketing or equivalent. Industry related working experience in FMCG, Customer Insights, Market Research or Retail related industry would be an advantage but is not a necessary requirement. Any Tableau related experience or exposure would by highly advantageous.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, Project)
Experience in data analysis and databases would be advantageous
Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and execute tasks to meet deadlines as specified
Troubleshooting skills with the ability to investigate and resolve issues on either an individual basis or in conjunction with a technical team
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to professionally communicate and interact with both internal team members and external clients on an ongoing basis
Flexible and agile with the ability to work on multiple concurrent projects
Pro-active and confident with the ability to communicate progress, developments and difficulties encountered on an ongoing basis
Key Personal Attributes include:
The ability to work under pressure.
Effective time management skills in order to meet deliverables and deadlines
A strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Innovative and results driven
Passionate and self-motivated with a sound values and belief system
Strong attention to detail
If you meet the above criteria and would like to join our dynamic values-based team, please email a letter of motivation and your updated CV.
When applying, please use Junior Insights Analyst in the Subject line and ensure you have the minimum requirements. Applicants must have a valid South African work permit or be a permanent resident.
Posted on 26 Jun 15:59
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Technical Consultant â Bloemfontein, R350K depending on experience, Qualified spray painter, valid drivers license, Knowledge of refinish technology, experience with Glasurit and baslac an advantage, send cv to info@placements4all.co.za
A mom whose daily seizures were dismissed as depression and panic attacks was horrified to discover she had a golf ball-sized cancerous brain tumour – after ploughing her car into a tree.
Lauren Neville (30) from Lancashire, UK, believes the crash in January this year, which completely wrote off her 10-year-old car, may have saved her life.
A brain tumour called a glioblastoma
The mental health nurse had suffered from headaches, tunnel vision and dizziness for two years and experienced around 70 seizures a week – but doctors put her symptoms down to depression.
But that fateful day while driving Lauren ploughed her car into a tree and completely forgot where she was after suffering from a seizure.
An MRI scan in May, after the crash, revealed the horrifying cause of all her seizures – a 6-cm brain tumour called a glioblastoma.
Glioblastoma, also known as glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), is the most aggressive cancer that begins within the brain.
Lauren said she initially felt really frustrated and angry after her diagnosis.
She knew something wasn’t right
“I was told I had emotional trauma and then depression and I kept going from diagnosis to diagnosis.
“It was only after the accident that I was diagnosed with a brain tumour. I don’t think I’d be here right now if it wasn’t for the accident. It was a blessing in disguise.
“I’d had symptoms for two years before I was diagnosed with the tumour.”
She had suffered from headaches, tunnel vision, dizziness, shaking, focal seizures and generally not feeling like herself. Deep down Lauren knew something wasn’t right but she was told by three doctors she was suffering from anxiety and prescribed antidepressants.
As a mental health professional the diagnosis didn’t sit well with Lauren but she said she was shocked to learn her seizures were caused by brain cancer.
An uncertain future
“I was completely devastated.
“I could only think of my kids as they are my first priority and my whole world, only them. It breaks my heart that I could die from this.”
The worried mom-of-two is now facing an uncertain future with her children, nine-year-old Lucy Dunn-Grimshaw and one-year-old Ollie Burns, and struggles with short-term memory loss.
On 8 June she underwent a gruelling six-hour operation to remove 80% of the mass at Preston Royal Hospital in Lancashire.
“Now I’m waiting for some more scans to find out what stage my cancer is at and what treatment I need to have next.
‘I’ve got people to lean on’
“It’s most likely I’ll need further surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
“My little boy, Ollie, is extremely sensitive at the moment and can’t look at me without crying.
“His fun mom who does everything for him day in, day out now can’t climb the stairs without getting out of breath all of a sudden.”
“Having the tumour is traumatic but my family are amazing. It’s nice that I’ve got people to lean on.
Tragically while fighting her own health battles, Lauren’s dad James has also been diagnosed with stage-three lung cancer as well as throat cancer.
Lauren and her family have set up a GoFundMe page to help raise £5 000 for their treatment.
“This has been very, very difficult.”
Overwhelming support
Now she’s recovering from the operation, Lauren hopes her story will raise awareness of the symptoms and encourage others to speak up earlier.
“It’s been very emotional and I’ve never felt so alone and frightened in my life.
“I decided I wanted to do something to help other people in this situation. I want to raise awareness of what I’ve been through in the hope it will encourage others to catch their tumour sooner.
“The support has been overwhelming. I don’t know what I’d have done without it – it’s made every day more bearable.”
A highly dynamic software development powerhouse specializing in blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and bespoke mobile applications is currently looking for a vibrant, autonomous system architect/senior developer to join their team in Jeffrey’s Bay. They are currently working on a crypto currency platform and will be integrating with many different crypto currencies as well as offering merchant services and building trust in the community.
Skills and experience
BSc, BCom or relevant IT-related national qualification
Seven+ years’ IT experience
Leadership skills
Agile development methodology
Solid PHP development knowledge and experience
Angular
MySQL
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React JS
RPC
JSON
Git
Nginx
Node JS
PostgreSQL
Advantageous to have: understanding of
Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin
Bitcoin core
Cryptocurrency clients
Duties and responsibilities
Full architectural design, development, and deployment of overall systems
Define solutions based on user/client needs
Ensure requirements are consistent, complete, correct and operationally defined
Define required integrations with existing applications, systems and/or platforms
Research, identify and select technology products for solution delivery
Establish, implement and document technology integration and/or migration strategies
Stay on top of the industry trend and new technologies for system architecture
Design, implement and enforce coding and integration standards
Do you want to work for a company with excellent benefits like flexible hours, remote work, a view of the sea and surfing during lunch hour? If your answer is yes then contact me now! And let me place you in this environment.
Reference Number for this position is SM40793 which is a permanent position based in Jeffrey’s Bay offering a salary of up to R720,000 negotiable on experience.
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Posted on 26 Jun 12:17
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