I am representing a reputable Insurance company who is looking for a hard-working, determined management accountant to join their team. Candidates should have experience in budgets and forecasts, as well as financial services. If you would like to hear more about this role then please get in touch today.
We require a candidate with:
BCom (Hons) Accounting + CIMA / CA (SA)
3-5 years experience
Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to finance.careers@goldmanresourcing.com or fax to 086 605 1398. You can also contact Alexandra on 031 350 4019 or alternatively you can visit our website www.goldmanresourcing.com
Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Update: This media release refers to a judgment in the Gauteng High Court on 31 August 2020, reported as Cart Blanche Marketing CC and two others v Commissioner for SARS, Case No: 26244/2015. The original media release incorrectly referred to Carte Blanche, instead of Cart Blanche Marketing CC.
4 September 2020: The South African Revenue Service (SARS) warmly welcomes the court’s decision of 31 August 2020, which ruled in its favour in the matter involving Cart Blanche Marketing CC and two others v Commissioner for SARS (Case No: 26244/2015). SARS has over the years witnessed an increase in the number of administrative challenges to its actions. Such a legal challenge on an administrative matter delays the progress of an audit, sometimes for years, which is often the purpose of such an administrative or collateral challenge.
The case of Cart Blanche is an embodiment of such a determined effort to thwart SARS from carrying out its work lawfully. The important principle in this case was whether a decision to audit was an administrative action. If a decision to audit is an administrative act, then that decision is reviewable in terms of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act or principle of legality. If that were the case, SARS would have had to demonstrate that the decision to audit is rational and justifiable. This would have to take place before the actual audit engagement.
At the heart of the dispute, is the taxpayers’ non-compliance with the Customs and Excise Act. This led SARS to expand its scope of investigation to include a risk assessment on the taxpayer’s compliance with Value Added Tax (VAT) and Income Tax. This process established that there were discrepancies in the turnovers declared by the taxpayers and their customs declarations. This led to the taxpayers being selected for audit. The taxpayers elected not to participate in the audit nor provide any of the requested information as they contended their tax affairs were in order and that the decision to audit them was unlawful. SARS continued with an audit and brought its findings to the taxpayers.
Subsequently, the taxpayers launched a review application in the High Court in April 2015. The taxpayers requested the court to review and set aside the Commissioner’s decision to audit the taxpayers, arguing that the decision was unlawful for being arbitrary and irrational and done for ulterior motives and in bad faith. SARS opposed the application on the basis that a decision to audit the taxpayer is not subject to review as it is not a reviewable administration action under the principle of legality.
The High Court Gauteng concurred with SARS in its judgment, which was delivered on 31 August 2020. The court found that to select a taxpayer for an audit, does not adversely affect a taxpayer’s rights. An audit by SARS is merely the start of an investigation and the initiation thereof is not subject to review, as the decision is incomplete.
This landmark decision, following a similar judgment in the Eastern Cape High Court in 2016, represents a major victory for SARS. It communicates a clear and unequivocal message that SARS will not be deterred in taking lawful actions that are derived from and are consistent with the relevant legislation.
Furthermore, it conveys an unambiguous message that SARS has the capacity to detect and make it costly for non-compliant taxpayers who opt to use our courts to frustrate and delay legitimate and lawful action. Despite years of determined efforts to denude the organisation of its capacity to combat illicit and unlawful activities, SARS is committed to leave no stone unturned in seeking and punishing those that wilfully transgress the law and engage in criminal malfeasance to deprive the fiscus of legitimate resources.
SARS aims to provide the necessary clarity and certainty to compliant and honest taxpayers, and to make it easy and seamless for them to comply with their legal obligations. In the same vein, SARS will make it hard and costly to non-compliant taxpayers who are intentionally committing a crime. The same message should go to tax preparers who cross the line by aiding and abetting tax evasion. The crime of tax evasion ranks in the same category as that of those who engage in PPE corruption, and must be dealt with sternly and decisively. SARS will do its part to stop any descent into lawlessness.
There is now a solid amount of evidence showing a link between e-cigarettes and poor oral health
A recent study shows that close to 50% of people using e-cigarettes had gum disease and oral infections
Vapers are risking from inflammation and tooth cavities to periodontitis and oral cancer
The warnings about vaping – inhaling the vapour of electronic cigarettes – tend to focus on the potential dangers to the heart and lungs.
But an increasing amount of research shows the chemicals in e-cigarettes start to inflict damage right where they enter the body: your mouth.
Because e-cigarettes are a recent phenomenon, said Dr Crystal Stinson, assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas, “Studies on their impact are really new. But now we have a solid amount of evidence that shows the link between e-cigarettes and poor oral health.”
Nicotine, whether smoked or vaped, restricts blood flow to the gums, which can contribute to periodontal disease. The fluid in e-cigarettes, which can include propylene glycol, benzene, formaldehyde and other chemicals, only increases the risks.
Irreversible issues
A study published earlier this year in the journal iScience showed that 43% of people using e-cigarettes had gum disease and oral infections. That figure was higher among smokers – 73% – but only 28% among people who neither smoked nor vaped.
“The oral cavity is really resilient tissue that heals faster than other parts of the body,” Stinson said. “But we also know that when you repeatedly traumatise it, that’s when you end up having issues that are irreversible.”
Those issues, she added, range from inflammation and tooth cavities to loss of bone that anchors teeth to the jaw, called periodontitis, and oral cancer.
Another study published in May in Science Advances concluded the oral microbiome – the vast collection of friendly bacteria, viruses and other microbes that live in the mouth – of e-cigarette users without gum disease looked a lot like the microbiome of people with periodontitis.
“It’s absolutely scary stuff,” said Dr Purnima Kumar, professor at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry and the study’s senior author. “E-cigarettes stress the bacterial communities that live in your mouth, and they encase themselves in slime. So they’re no longer good bacteria and the inflammatory response is through the roof. People are walking around thinking they’re healthy, but they are just primed for disease.”
‘We’ve just scratched the surface’
Oral health is a critical element of whole-body health. Two preliminary studies presented in February at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference linked gum disease with a higher rate of strokes caused by hardening of large arteries in the brain and also with severe artery blockages. A 2018 study in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension found that gum disease appears to worsen high blood pressure and interferes with medications to treat hypertension.
Last December, the American Dental Association issued a statement urging a ban on e-cigarettes not approved by the Food and Drug Administration to help people quit smoking, as well as more research on the effects of vaping on oral health.
“We’ve just scratched the surface,” Kumar said. “We know it’s detrimental. We need to start looking at which chemical components of vape really cause this, why does it cause this, how long does it take to start, and how long does the body need to recover once you quit.”
Not enough time has passed since vaping became popular to assess the long-term dangers, Stinson said. “Unfortunately, everybody’s an experiment right now.”
But Stinson doesn’t need to wait for more studies to be convinced of the dangers of vaping. One look inside a vaper’s mouth usually tells the story.
More cavities
“Periodontal disease is normally an adult disease, and we’re seeing it in younger people,” she said. “Younger people normally have more saliva than they need, so when they present with dry mouth, periodontal disease or increased complaints of mouth ulcers, our next question is, ‘Do you vape?’ These symptoms are all tied to components in e-cigarettes.”
She also notices more cavities in her younger patients who vape, which she believes may be due to the acidity of the components in vape liquid and an increase in cavity-causing bacteria.
Stinson attributes the high rate of nicotine dependence to the sweet flavourings that helped attract adolescents to e-cigarettes. In February, the FDA banned many flavoured e-cigarettes in hopes of reducing the rise in vaping among young people, but health experts fear many are already hooked on nicotine.
“Phasing out the flavours is going to help, but we still have a population that is struggling to let go of the habit,” she said.
Both Stinson and Kumar are involved in education and cessation programmes aimed at convincing young people not to start vaping and helping those who do to stop.
‘It’s not a vapour’
The first lesson: Don’t be fooled into thinking that what looks like steam is a safe alternative to cigarette smoke.
“You hear ‘vapour’ and you think steam facials or a tea kettle,” Kumar said. “It’s not a vapour. It’s an aerosol, like hairspray or what you use to kill ants and cockroaches. When I teach young kids, I take little cans of hairspray and say, ‘I want you to spray this in your mouth.’
“They say, ‘Ew, no.’ So, I say, ‘Then why would you vape?'”
Hungry Lion prides itself on sharing more with its customers by delivering tasty fried chicken with MORE flavour and MORE value. Operating in seven African countries, with over 200 restaurants, the brand strives to provide high-quality products at affordable prices in a modern fast-food environment.
Hungry Lion is a young, fun, dynamic and growing company full of opportunities with little to no corporate politics. Our mandate is to enlist smart, creative and hard-working people. We at Hungry Lion can promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.
The IT systems administrator is an IT dependency and focused on IT service-centricity, ensuring Head Office and store uptime and functionality as a key component. The primary role of the IT systems administrator is to serve as the primary point of contact for installing, monitoring and maintaining software applications, manage network and technology tools, manage accounts and systems, monitor performance and maintain systems, ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls, upgrade systems with new releases and models, manage incidents, addressing user concerns for both Head Office and stores.
The systems administrator will be providing a communications channel between other IT service management functions and the user community. This function includes infrastructure/service monitoring, remote QSR support via phone, in person, or online via support tools.
Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of Head office computer systems, network servers, and virtualization.
Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing the impact of issues.
Provide suggestions for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure.
Perform or manage regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
Serve as the lead point of contact in POS related/store escalations, incidents, projects and expansions of Retail Office and Wpro support efforts.
Manage all applications and systems, ensuring all related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions.
Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance.
Ensure all support SOP are followed and tickets are correctly logged, categorised and prioritised in Fresh Service and in line with IT SOP.
Conducting full and thorough diagnostics with end-users to enable the first point of contact fault resolution and escalations.
Ensuring all faults are progressed and cleared within SLA.
Manage escalations to other internal and external teams as appropriate.
Managing faults and projects through their entire lifecycle from the first point of contact through to resolution, proactively keeping the customer informed of progress.
Identify and escalate repeat issues or service risks to IT management for analysis and strategic solutions.
Training and upskilling.
Manage several scheduled tasks for the department, designed to ensure that all systems remain operational and functional.
Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques, pertinent questions and troubleshooting.
Requirements
Familiar with working on Windows, Chrome, iOS and Linux based distributions (preferably within QSR /retail environment).
A keen interest in POS software/hardware, POS peripherals, networking and WAN technology.
Have solid experience in a helpdesk or technical support environment.
Must be able to demonstrate a customer-centric approach to support.
The ability to liaise and communicate confidently and professionally with customer representatives at all levels in multiple countries.
Natural aptitude for troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Highly organized and able to work on own initiative to complete the range of tasks required.
Flexible and willing to work outside core business hours if/when required.
Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference.
We have a super new job opportunity for a multi-talented, junior Digital and Social Media Coordinator with design capabilities at a renowned property company. This is an exciting role for the right candidate who will be responsible for assisting in building Brand equity, driving user engagement and generating leads. You’ll be responsible for delivering hyper-local Facebook on-page content and off-page paid campaigns. You will maintain a positive online reputation via timely community management of the company Office’s Facebook page. Your role also includes assisting agents with their social strategy and profile. Some Design skill is a must as you will create relevant graphic collateral and other marketing deliverables. It’s key that you understand and have had exposure to the back end of Facebook, different audiences and remarketing to target audiences. The successful candidate must be able to work comfortably from home as the company is currently working remotely. If/when they go back the Office, the position will be based in their Southern Suburbs.
Responsibilities
Understand the company’s Social Media strategy and the role that the Office’s Facebook page plays in delivery
Use the Standard Operating Procedure guidelines supplied by the National Social Media team to manage the Office’s Facebook (and other digital platforms) page in order to: Maintain awareness and visibility of the brand in the relevant areas
Use the creative Facebook ad templates (and other Digital templates) supplied on Lucidpress and tweak them for local relevance, in order to run hyper-local campaigns for the Office
Use the audiences supplied by the National Social Media team to target and re-market effectively. Use geo-targeting, interest-based targeting and custom audiences where appropriate
Once live, optimise the campaigns for user engagement, response and conversion throughout the campaign period
Report on Office, Agent and Suburb paid Facebook and other Digital campaigns
Use the guidelines provided by the National Digital Team to create a hyper-local content calendar and effectively manage on-page content
Ensuring all Social Media content and ads align to Brand CI and tonality
Managing the Office Facebook (and Social) budget
Manage regional submissions for Print Publications and Digital opportunities through consulting Marketing administrators
Write internal briefs
Participate in internal incentives and local events as and when necessary
Assist with outdoor advertising contracts and requests as and when necessary
A thorough working knowledge of the various operational systems (Alchemy, Lucidpress and Yenza) will be required to meet the demands of the business
Conceptualise, Design and implement regional Office rental Social and Digital collateral
Be proficient in Digital Design principles (sizes, formats etc.) across multiple channels e.g. Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn
Have proven experience with regards to social video content (filming, sourcing footage, editing, titling)
Be proactive by keeping on the pulse of the latest creative ideas and treatments and recommend to the business accordingly.
Requirements The successful candidate must have/be:
Relevant tertiary qualification with at least 1-year experience (preferably in an agency environment)
Minimum of 1-year Social Media experience running ads on Facebook Business Manager and other Social/Digital platforms
Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, HootSuite, & Google Analytics
Ability to take photographs, film and edit Social content in line with strong brand principles
Deadline driven whilst maintaining quality standards of service and delivery
Proficiency in Adobe Products (Creative Cloud), Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Getty/Shutterstock photo library
Mac computer literate
Ability to work on all internal company platforms i.e. Flip HTML, Alchemy, Lucidpress, Website CMS, Blog, etc.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build solid relationships with business stakeholders
Excellent written Communication skills
Excellent eye for Design, including familiarity with Design requirements for Social platforms
A proactive, self-starter with a positive attitude and high-energy levels
A team player, who is able to also work independently.
Please submit a portfolio along with your CV on application.
Should you not receive a response within one week, 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.
According to Calories Burned HQ, jumping rope can help you burn 15 to 20 calories a minute, which is 25% more than running.
This makes skipping an effective tool to include in your weight loss journey. It’s also a type of interval training exercise proven to effectively target subcutaneous and abdominal body fat, according to a recent study.
Strengthens muscles
Skipping tones upper and lower body muscles – especially calves and shoulders – and helps strengthen your core.
It is also good for sculpting your abs, if that’s the look you’re aiming for.
Improves coordination
Besides the physical benefits of this high-intensity workout, jumping rope also helps your brain to improve coordination.
In a study, children who play soccer started incorporating jumping rope into their practices and found that their motor coordination and balance were considerably improved.
If it’s been too long since you skipped, remember to take it slowly and jump low at the start to prevent getting tangled in the rope and falling flat on your face.
Before you start skipping your way to a healthier life, here are some things to consider:
When you buy a rope, it’s important that it’s not too light. A light rope won’t give you the momentum you need.
Also don’t opt to go barefoot on this one. Wear trainers that fit well and offer enough support for jumping. Ensure you practise in a space where you won’t be hitting anything or anyone.
Avoid grass and concrete surfaces. It’s easy to twist your ankle when the surface offers insufficient resistance. Wooden floors offer the best bounce, or you can opt for an exercise impact mat.
Remember to stretch and spend time cooling down to prevent injury.
If you have any knee, hip or ankle injuries or issues, skipping might not be best for you. Consult a doctor or physiotherapist before incorporating it into your exercise routine.
A leading management consulting firm with international footprint specialising in software implementation, project management, product development and artificial intelligence solutions and more, servicing reputable clients across financial services, banking, FMCG and manufacturing domains among others. Professional, dynamic and forward-thinking environment. A perfect fit for ambitious candidates with big ideas.
As a key player in a team of talented IT professionals, you’ll utilise your skills across the MSBI stack to turn data into actionable insights for top clients across industries.
You’ll be involved in the end to end process from initial stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering phases through to solution delivery and implementation.
The role offers excellent growth potential for those seeking career, personal and skills development opportunities as well as lucrative bonuses and incentives.
Requirements:
Degree in IT / Computer Science / Informatics / Mathematics or similar
Three+ years’ experience in business intelligence / data analytics (or similar) focused roles.
Ideally (but not essential) you’ll come from a consulting environment where you’ve worked on projects for clients in the financial services domain
Excellent interpersonal / communication and problem-solving abilities
Strong ability to multi-task and work across multiple projects
Reference Number for this position is CN50741 which is a permanent position based in Johannesburg East Rand offering a cost to company salary of R420,000 – R480,000 negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Craig Nel on craign@e-merge.co.za or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.
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