News24.com | Ajax Cape Town still in line for PSL promotion after thrashing TTM

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Eleazar Rodgers (Photo by Muzi Ntombela/Gallo Images/BackpagePix)

Eleazar Rodgers (Photo by Muzi Ntombela/Gallo Images/BackpagePix)

Ajax Cape Town kept their hopes of promotion to the Premiership alive with a thumping 5-1 victory over Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) at the Bidvest stadium on Wednesday.

Striker Eleazar Rodgers hit a hat-trick while Siphesihle Mkhize and Chumani Butsaka also found the back of the net for the Cape side as they surged to victory after going a goal down early in the match.

The win moves the Urban Warriors up to six points from three matches played in the promotion playoffs but they will need something in their final game against Black Leopards later this week.

The Urban Warriors’ victory on Wednesday was thanks to a scoring blitz that saw them score five goals in the first 15 minutes after the second half.

Thembisani Nevhulamba had given TTM the lead in the 11th minute and the Limpopo side held onto their narrow advantage until the half-time break.

Ajax coach Calvin Marlin must have given his charges a tongue lashing at the interval as they came out like men possessed after the break.

Mkhize scored the equaliser two minutes after the restart, poking home from a corner after TTM failed to clear their lines from a corner.

Rogers then struck twice in four minutes, first beating his marker and stabbing home a cross from Cohen Stander and then tapping into an empty net on the far post.

Ajax made it four on the hour mark when Chumani Butsaka struck a fierce effort that was too strong for TTM goalkeeper Tshepo Ramaele.

Rogers completed his hat-trick, and the scoring for the match, when he converted a penalty in the 65th minute after a handball in the box.

The Urban Warriors’ final game in the playoffs is against Black Leopards at the Rand stadium on Friday.

– TEAMtalk media

Health24.com | Catch prostate cancer early. It could save your life

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  • Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in American men
  • This kind of cancer usually grows slowly and doesn’t need aggressive treatment
  • Men over 55 should consider being screened for prostate cancer

About one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, but experts say early detection can be a lifesaver.

“Prostate cancer that is detected early, typically while it is still within the prostate gland, has a better chance of being successfully treated,” explained Dr Alexander Kutikov, chief of the Division of Urologic Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia.

“Some types of prostate cancer are aggressive. However, most cancers are quite slow-growing, and a significant portion can be monitored without aggressive treatment,” he said in a Fox Chase news release.

Men aged 55–69 should consider prostate cancer screening, the American Urological Association says.

No symptoms in early stages

“Much debate has centred around screening for prostate cancer. Given the risks and benefits of screening, not every man should be screened for prostate cancer,” Kutikov said. “Men should talk to their health care provider about their risk factors, options and preferences. Together, they can make a decision.”

In the early stages, prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. More advanced prostate cancer may cause: difficulty urinating, including a slow or weak urinary stream or the need to urinate more often, especially at night; blood in urine or semen; pain or burning during urination; discomfort in the pelvic area; bone pain, or trouble getting an erection.

“Many of these symptoms can be caused by something other than prostate cancer. However, you should let your healthcare provider know if you show any signs so the cause may be determined and treated, if needed,” Kutikov said.

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness month. Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in American men, according to the American Cancer Society. It says there will be about 191 000 new prostate cancer cases and more than 33 000 prostate cancer deaths in the United States in 2020.

Risk factors for prostate cancer include: older age (about 60% of prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over 65); race/ethnicity (Black men and Caribbean men of African ancestry have higher prostate cancer rates than men of other races), and a family history of prostate cancer.

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News24.com | Man sentenced to life for strangling to death his ex-girlfriend at hospital where she worked

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Ntiyiso Xilumane has pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend.

Ntiyiso Xilumane has pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend.

Russel Molefe, News24

  • A 26-year-old man, who pleaded guilty to murdering his former girlfriend, has been sentenced to life in prison.
  • The man was sentenced in the Limpopo High Court in Polokwane on Tuesday.
  • The NPA in Limpopo welcomed the sentence.

A man who admitted to strangling his ex-girlfriend to death at the hospital where she worked as an intern doctor, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday.

Ntiyiso Xilumane, 26, from Matsotsosela in Giyani, was handed the sentence in the Limpopo High Court in Polokwane.

Dr Shongile Pretty Nkhwashu’s body was found in her room at Mankweng hospital on the evening of 19 January 2020.

Xilumane was a student at the University of Limpopo and had a son with Nkhwashu. 

READ | Man admits to strangling intern doctor girlfriend to death at hospital where she worked

“At the time of the incident, the intern doctor was no longer his girlfriend. It was the evidence of the State that the deceased had ended the relationship,” National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi said.

Nkhwashu sent Xilumane a text on 15 January 2020, in which she ended their relationship.

On 17 January, Xilumane travelled from his village in Giyani to the Mankweng Hospital where Nkhwashu worked.

He admitted to grabbing her by the throat and throwing her on a bed.

Nkhwashu’s father, Kenneth, also told the court that Xilumane used to assault his daughter. He told the court his daughter had sent him a picture of herself with a swollen face.

Cinematography/Data Management Lecturer (Durban)

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Remuneration: negotiable 
Location: Durban
Type: Permanent
Company: AFDA

Job description

Background

AFDA (The School of the Creative Economy) is the leading school of its kind in South Africa, offering higher certificates, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Motion Picture Medium, Live Performance, Business Innovation and Technology. AFDA is 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.

AFDA is inviting applications for the position of Cinematography / Data Management Lecturer

Roles and responsibilities

  • To deliver lectures in Cinematography, Data Management and Colour Grading to undergraduate students.
  • There is also a strong emphasis on cultural relevance within the teaching, and so the incumbent will help students to identify and develop a distinctive African voice for their productions. In this way, we hope to be able to contribute to nation building and build the foundations for a sustainable local film industry.
  • Top prepare lecture content and lesson plans for each term
  • To compile assessment registration for the term’s assessments
  • To work with counter-parts to ensure parity across all campuses on term outcomes
  • To administer attendance registers and manage classroom learning and teaching activities.

Key competencies [role associated]

  • Ability to deliver lectures based on Canon 5D and the Arri Alexa
  • Competency in film and lighting gear
  • Knowledge of lighting and film theory
  • Proficiency in Data Management
  • Proficiency in Colour Grading using Davinci Resolve.
  • Ability to mark treatments, final review and monitoring assignment hand-ins
  • Availability to respond to students’ questions and one-on-one meetings (to be arranged by lecturer)
  • Ability to conduct student consultations and reflective meetings

Personal Attributes [role associated]

  • Good grasp of time management
  • Ability to motivate students and guide them into the world of cinematography, data management and colour grading
  • Highly developed organisational skills
  • 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.

Selection criteria

  • Minimum qualification: a relevant Honours degree in Film and/or Media Studies with specialization in Cinematography or Data Management & Colour Grading.      
  • At least five years’ experience in the film and entertainment industry with practical competency in post-production
  • Industry and / or knowledge of the Film/Television and / or Performance industries
  • Established work experience in tertiary education.

Application procedure

Closing date: 30 September 2020

Applications must be submitted by email to Dr. Mahoro Semege (az.oc.adfa@soroham) by the closing date. Applicants wishing to apply for this position are required to submit:

  1. A covering letter indicating his/her suitability for the position.
  2. A comprehensive and up to date curriculum vitae with contact details included.
  3. A list with three contactable references.

All applications will be treated as highly confidential. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.

Requirements

  • Ability to deliver lectures based on Canon 5D and the Arri Alexa
  • Competency in film and lighting gear
  • Knowledge of lighting and film theory
  • Proficiency in Data Management
  • Proficiency in Colour Grading using Davinci Resolve.
  • Ability to mark treatments, final review and monitoring assignment hand-ins
  • Availability to respond to students’ questions and one-on-one meetings (to be arranged by lecturer)
  • Ability to conduct student consultations and reflective meetings

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Procurement Manager Urgent

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  • Ad Placed : 15 Sep 2020 16:08:14
  • Remuneration : R 40000 – R 50000 – PER MONTH
  • Employment Type : Contract
  • Employment Level : Senior Management
  • Industry :

    • Logistics
    Procurement

  • Region : Eastern Cape / East London
  • Company : Sibanye Group

Position Description Summary:
The role of the Procurement Manager is to support the organisation in achieving an efficient,
effective and timely procurement system for the provision of goods and services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Strengthen and maintain an appropriate procurement framework:
2. Effective and efficient procurement system;
3. Manage tenders;
4. Contracts management;
5. General administration; Minimum Requirements:
o A university degree or equivalent qualification preferably in Finance, Procurement
Management or Logistics;
o Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in procurement or logistics;
o Minimum 3 years’ experience at managerial level including managing a team of
subordinates;
o Knowledge of major international donors’ procurement requirements;
o Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools;
o Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
o Problem solving and negotiating skills;
o Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively;
o Team player who is self-motivated;
o Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
o Knowledge of at least one other South African language is an added advantage; recruitment@sibanyebg.co.za lwandilet@sibanyebg.co.za

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Commercial Insurance Broker F2f Sales

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Be part of a leading insurance company as you build the Commercial Insurance book in the Bloemfontein area through direct sales. Ideally we re looking for a person who has 2 years experience in this role and has completed RE, full FAIS qualification and is up-to-date with all CPD hours. In return you will enjoy a flexible work environment, with support as you need it, an above market salary and rolling commision. All additional perks and benefits, opportunity for growth are part and parcel of working for a large corporate.

Head of Finance (Hoedspruit)

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Remuneration: TCTC 
Benefits: Company contributions to medical aid and provident
Location: Hoedspruit
Education level: Degree
Job level: Senior
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Occasional
Type: Permanent
Reference: #Head of Finance
Company: Thornybush

Thornybush is looking for a Head of Finance to drive their strategic finance requirements. You will be required to partner with the Senior team and the business. We are looking for an individual who is ready to immerse themselves in the business.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Driving the strategic financial and IT requirements of the business.
  • Delivering a range of advanced strategic finance forecasting, reviews, data analytics, reporting, and modelling services.
  • Managing and contributing to capital planning and evaluations processes; provide finance advice, insights, and recommendations as well as drive business development initiatives
  • Accountable for overseeing the infrastructure of technical operations, managing IT, contractors, tracking technology
  • Forecasting and strategic finance
  • Building, improving and maintaining revenue yield through pricing policies
  • Developing performance-enhancing financial models
  • Building, improving and maintaining management information/reporting frameworks
  • Leading the finance team

The ideal candidate would have an attitude which reflects:

  • High Performance
  • Teamwork
  • Solutions orientated
  • Adaptability
  • Accountability
  • Agility
  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Ongoing learning and development
  • Forward-thinking
  • Change agent
  • Proactive
  • Results orientated
  • Critical Thinker
  • Commitment
  • Ambition
  • Passion
  • Thornybush spirit

Soft Skills:

  • Meticulous
  • Organisational skill
  • Administrative skills
  • Problem-solving and decisive
  • Collaborator

Technical Skills:

  • Substantial knowledge of financial concepts and best practices, including forecasting, business analytics, financial modeling, and KPI tracking
  • Experience in creating frameworks for evaluating investment decisions and performing portfolio and account level profitability analysis
  • Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market-related patterns
  • Proficient user of cloud-based finance software
  • A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
  • Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
  • Proficiency in Pastel
  • Proficiency in eRes
  • Proficiency in Apex.
  • Proficiency in VIP

The ideal individual will:

  • Have no less than 10 years in a similar role
  • Ideally understand the industry.
  • Have a qualification such as: Bcompt Hnrs | BAcc Hns | BCom Hns l CA
  • Have previously worked on Microsoft 365, Pastel, VIP, eRes, Apex or similar
  • English – Fluent

As part of the Thornybush team some of the benefits include

  • Medical Aid Contribution
  • Provident Fund Contribution
  • Access to enjoying 5-star lodges in both the Thornybush Nature Reserve and SabiSand Wildtuin
  • And so much more!

Reporting into the CEO

Availably: we know that notice periods exist but ideally as soon as possible

Location: Hoedspruit

To apply for the opportunity with us at Thornybush please send your three page CV to moc.hsubynroht@neerihs with Head of Finance in the subject line.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to close the vacancy, not hire and or freeze the role. Applications to the role close on the 30th September 2020.

Posted on 15 Sep 15:52

Social Media Designer (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: negotiable Cost to company 
Benefits: Within the cost to company package
Location: Cape Town, Durbanville
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Junior/Mid
Type: Permanent
Reference: #Chris2032
Company: VGP Recruitment

Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference.

We are looking for a junior to mid-weight Social Media Designer for a renowned property company’s Northern Suburbs office. This fantastic opportunity will see you joining their Boland and Overberg Marketing team. We are looking for an energetic and dynamic Social Media Designer to be responsible for designing and posting original content on online platforms. The responsibilities of a Social Media Designer include posting content on Social Media, designing graphic material, and attracting consumers via Social Media. To be successful in this position, you should be highly motivated, creative, and possess solid knowledge of Marketing competencies. The successful candidate must be fluent in Adobe Suite and have great Graphic Design skills as well as Marketing skills. The role objective is to increase traffic and appeal to target audiences by creating pages, posts and applications.

This role is currently remote but will, in time, move back to on-site work.

Responsibilities

  • Producing content to be posted online
  • Increasing traffic and appealing to target audiences
  • Creating posts, pages, and applications to attract customers
  • Using programming skills to build pages and applications
  • Measuring key performance indicators
  • Duties may also involve posting content on Social Media sites and developing material that will be found and displayed prominently by search engines. While many tasks are Mac-based, there may also be a requirement of producing content that’s intended to be used on smart phones or other devices.

 

Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:

  • Degree/Diploma in Visual Communications or Multimedia
  • Social Media as well as Digital Design experience
  • Able to adapt CI artwork as well as off-line design (printed elements, brochures etc.)
  • A thorough understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite especially InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Experience in Premier Pro – an advantage
  • Video editing skills/experience or interest will be a plus, especially an understanding of Premier Pro video editing and the ability to work graphic concepts into video editing
  • Highly organised
  • Able to work with little direction
  • Good communication skills
  • Graphic Design skills
  • Exposure to Marketing disciplines
  • Able to produce original ideas
  • Comfortable working remotely – but the role will be based in Durbanville (Northern Suburbs or even Somerset West). Some travel will be required for the role.

Please submit a relevant portfolio showcasing Social Media Design along with your CV on application.

Should you not receive a response within 7 days, please consider your application for this specific role, unsuccessful.

Company Description

VGP Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency in the advertising, marketing, media, creative, digital, PR/communications and publishing industries.

Posted on 15 Sep 15:05

Driver (Brits)

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Remuneration: R9000 per month Basic salary 
Benefits: Discovery Life Cover
Location: Brits
Job level: Junior
Type: Permanent
Reference: #DRIVBRIT_SEP2020
Company: Community Media Trust

Job description

Community Media Trust (CMT) is a South African NGO focusing on communication in the fields of basic human rights. CMT aims to empower individuals and communities, encouraging them to take part in managing and improving their own lives, promoting healthy and health-seeking behaviour and basic human rights. It does this through media and outreach programmes that provide scientific information in a format that is easy to understand. Please visit our website to find out more about CMT – www.cmt.org.za

CMT wishes to appoint two suitably experienced individuals to serve as drivers in Brits. Applicants must have an unendorsed valid SA drivers’ licence with a PDP and be available to start immediately. Salary commensurate with experience.

 Key duties and responsibilities (may include but are not limited to)

  • Careful and cautious driving of vehicles
  • Abiding by the rules of road and being responsible for any/all traffic fines incurred
  • Inspecting cars for defects and safe operating conditions before, during and after trips and submitting written reports on the condition of the vehicle(s) each month
  • Reporting any problems with vehicle(s) and ensuring it is repaired
  • Completing and maintaining an accurate vehicle log book
  • Management of petrol card and vehicle keys
  • Ensuring vehicle is well maintained, is kept clean and receives regular services
  • Ensuring car is safely parked at office premises overnight and is locked and alarmed
  • Passenger transporter – driving Brits field staff for work-related meetings/events
  • Running errands for work-related needs
  • Providing support for team overall
  • To complete ad-hoc duties as requested from time to time by your supervisor.

To apply please submit

  • Your updated CV (maximum 3 pages) which includes a one-page motivational cover letter.

To the attention HR assistant – az.gro.tmc@tnemtiurcer quoting the job reference: DRIVBRIT_SEP2020 in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only online applications with all the above documents will be accepted. CMT is committed to equity in our employment practices. It is with the intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. CMT reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.

Closing date: 23 September 2020 (12:00 PM)

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive a response within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. CMT reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification.

Requirements

  • Minimum three years of driving experience
  • Unendorsed valid SA Code 8 or 10 drivers licence with a PDP
  • Fully functioning mobile phone
  • Good Vehicle maintenance experience
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good communication skills in English
  • Ability to manage petty cash issued
  • Knowledge of Ekurhuleni and surrounds

Personal attributes

  • Punctuality, discretion, tact and diplomacy (essential to maintain complete confidentiality of information)
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Ability to take responsibility and accountability
  • Planning, organising and accuracy
  • Enjoy travelling as part of the norm
  • Can do attitude

Posted on 15 Sep 14:54