Associate Creative Director (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: negotiable Cost to company 
Benefits: Within the cost to company package
Location: Cape Town
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Senior
Type: Permanent
Reference: #Tam493
Company: VGP Recruitment

We’re on the hunt for a Copy-based Associate Creative Director to join a fabulous established, boutique BTL agency based in Cape Town.  The role will see you working with the ECD. The ideal candidate will be more than just a wordsmith – we’re looking for someone with strong conceptual and leadership abilities who can knock the pants off of a presentation to the most senior of clients. The agency’s clients range from financial, FMCG, alcohol sector and more. The scope of work includes digital, design, shopper marketing, activations, internal comms, etc. You also need to be nice. 

Responsibilities

  • Playing a central role in thinking up, developing and articulating fresh concepts that achieve the sometimes-difficult balance or being pioneering whilst also grounded in insights and clients’ brief and objectives
  • Creating client-facing presentations that are not formulaic, predictable or wordy; presentations that tell stories and grab the attention of busy people
  • Maintaining an attention to detail. This is more than just avoiding typos. Ensuring that all elements of the brief are covered and being thorough in your approach to your work
  • Managing, mentoring and providing leadership to more junior colleagues in a professional and caring way that ensures the team grows together
  • Ability to prioritise work and manage your time to ensure best outcomes, work is delivered on time and deadlines are met.

Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:

  • Industry Relevant Qualification
  • Min 8 years’ agency experience (not negotiable), ideally with bias towards BTL
  • Strong conceptual ability
  • A passion for brand strategy 
  • Good understanding of consumer dynamics and the full spectrum of the SA marketplace 
  • Good communication skills: both written and verbal
  • Must be able to manage a time and work to tight deadlines
  • Great organisation skills and attention to detail
  • Must be able to multitask (manage multiple creative briefs at one time).

Please submit a relevant portfolio along with your CV on application.

Should you not receive a response within one week, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Company Description

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

Posted on 11 Dec 08:24

News24.com | Search on for man who went missing after trying to rescue 2 girls at Strand beach

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(File, Samantha Lee-Jacobs)

(File, Samantha Lee-Jacobs)

  • Rescuers are searching for a man who went missing trying to rescue his relatives in trouble in the surf. 
  • The National Sea Rescue Institute said two children got into difficulty at Strand beach and he ran in to save them. 
  • He disappeared in the surf, and one of the two children who were rescued was taken to hospital in a critical condition. 

A summer swim at Strand beach turned into a horrific sequence of events as a 19-year-old man who went to the rescue of two young relatives in the sea disappeared under the water.

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) was among a massive rescue team called to help as the scene unfolded on Thursday afternoon.

The NSRI said a nine-year-old and 16-year-old girl from Mfuleni in Cape Town got into difficulty in the surf while swimming. 

A 19-year-old relative tried to help them but he also got into difficulty and disappeared in the surf. 

Lifeguards rescued the little girl and teenager, but the child had to be transported to hospital by helicopter in a critical condition.

A massive search, including helicopter sweeps and divers, continued for the man who tried to save them. 

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News24.com | Cricket boss says CSA was ‘too lax’ with England

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England captain Eoin Morgan is congratulated by South African counterpart Quinton de Kock after the second T20 International at Boland Park in Paarl on 29 November 2020.

England captain Eoin Morgan is congratulated by South African counterpart Quinton de Kock after the second T20 International at Boland Park in Paarl on 29 November 2020.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) interim board chairperson Zak Yacoob said on Thursday he did not want to blame England for the cancellation of their tour but made it clear he felt the decision was unjustified.

“We think our protocols have been very good,” he said. “Any notion that they (England) went away because of anything that was our fault is completely wrong.”

England’s tour was called off on Monday after two members of the touring party initially tested positive for Covid-19.

“Ultimately they were negative,” Yacoob said of follow-up tests which were revealed after the decision had been taken to call off the tour.

Yacoob said he believed CSA had been “too lax with the English and their desire to do things that they shouldn’t be doing.”

He said he did not want to give details but it was reported locally that members of the England party had left their bio-secure environment to play golf on several occasions and also that they had used net facilities at the Newlands ground in Cape Town that were not cleared for use because of Covid-19 restrictions.

England played all three of the scheduled Twenty 20 internationals but none of the three ODIs, the first of which was postponed after a positive test in the South African entourage.

When the tour was halted on Monday, the CSA and the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a joint statement “the decision was taken jointly by the two Boards to ensure the mental and physical health and welfare of players from both teams.”

The England tour party left South Africa on Thursday, as originally scheduled.

The judge said the curtailed England tour had caused uncertainty about other planned tours, which meant “a lot of work” to convince other boards that touring South Africa was safe would have to be done.

Yaboob insisted he was confident that South Africa was fully capable of hosting future tours, starting with Sri Lanka’s planned Test tour later this month.

“Nothing can be absolutely certain but I am 95 percent certain that the tour will go ahead,” said Yacoob.

Sri Lanka are due to arrive next week for two Test matches, starting in Centurion on 26 December.

He was less certain about a scheduled Test tour by Australia in February and March.

Responding to suggestions that Australia had proposed their “away” series against South Africa be relocated to Perth in Western Australia, Yacoob said he expected Australia to act in what they thought was in their best interests in terms of cricket politics.

CSA director of cricket Graeme Smith said there had been no engagement on the tour issue with his Australian counterparts but an operational meeting was planned for next week.

News24.com | Mogoeng prays against any Covid-19 vaccine ‘from the devil’ to be ‘destroyed by fire’

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Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.

  • Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has prayed against any Covid-19 vaccine “that is of the devil”.
  • He was delivering a keynote address at a thanksgiving ceremony at Tembisa Hospital. 
  • Mogoeng also acknowledged the hard work of health practitioners during the pandemic.

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has prayed that any Covid-19 vaccine “of the devil” be destroyed.

“I lock out any vaccine that is not of you,” he said on Thursday, during a closing prayer.

“If there be any vaccine that is of the devil, meant to infuse triple-six in the lives of people, meant to corrupt their DNA, any such vaccine, Lord God Almighty, may it be destroyed by fire, in the name of Jesus.”

Mogoeng was speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony at Tembisa Hospital, which was also televised by SABC, in which he thanked healthcare workers for their efforts and selflessness.

READ | Oxford-Astrazeneca’s Covid-19 Vaccine- Five things to know

He previously said he was unapologetic about being a Christian and would not apologise for prayer.

During his address, he said health practitioners continued to work hard even when there were reports of criminal elements at some facilities. 

Mogoeng said:

“Look at this coronavirus, its a crazy thing, [and] you never know when it can strike and yet you are there. I just hope it is a lie that some people are such heartless, corruption practitioners that, when resources were made available to save lives, they saw it as an opportunity to enrich themselves.”

He noted the negative impact such reports might have on those who sacrificed their lives every day to help others.

Mogoeng said he believed it was time for the people to stop criticising but find solutions for issues facing the country.

READ | Covid-19: SA officially enters second wave

“Who is talking about seeking a solution to that so that the morale of our health professionals does not go down? So, you’ve done well. You have done very well to embrace this clinical calling for the well-being of any society. You’ve done very well knowing the kind of danger you are exposing yourself to by staying on during this Covid-19.”

Closing in prayer, at the event, he prayed that nurses and doctors should continue to weather the storm of Covid-19 and that they be protected.

Mogoeng also prayed for the revival of the country’s economy as well as for leaders, who enriched themselves while excluding the people, to be judged “without delay”. 

“My God I say it, and [I] will never apologise for praying, judge the evil ones, who want to corrupt this country, and eat alone with their friends. Time for their judgment is now, in the name of Jesus.”

– Compiled by Sesona Ngqakamba

Field Account Manager (Thohoyandou)

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Remuneration: To be discussed 
Location: Thohoyandou
Education level: Matric
Job level: Junior
Type: 3 months
Reference: #FAMThohoyandou
Company: MVC Marketing

MVC Marketing are seeking vibrant and hardworking individuals to join our dynamic team as Field Merchandiser in the Thohoyandou area. Applicants must be able to work independently and integrate well into a team.

Job Description:

  • Call on a database of stores in the area,
  • Managing allocated store database in the area,
  • Merchandise products in-store,
  • Data collection
  • Reporting on store related issues
  • Place point of sale displays in stores,
  • Manage product displays as per the seasonal cycles
  • Interact regularly with all store staffs to keep them informed about upcoming product promotions
  • Build and maintain relationship with store managers and floor salesmen in the store,
  • Conduct in-store training and complete system reporting.
  • Travelling/Store Visits daily,

A field merchandiser is required to be well-groomed and professional always. Applicants are required to provide themselves with their own transport and own vehicle insurance when required to travel.

Duration: Three months

Area Allocation

  • Thohoyandou
  • Makhado/Louis Trichardt
  • Elim
  • Dzanani
  • Musina
  • Tshilamba
  • Sibasa
  • Tzaneen

Requirements

  • Completed Matric
  • Valid Driver’s Licence
  • Own reliable vehicle
  • AT least one Certificate in Marketing/Sales or related industry.
  • Cellular/Network Knowledge and Experience
  • At least one-year experience in merchandising and sales
  • Good communication skills and fluency in English.
  • Good computer literacy, knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office packages
  • Field Marketing Experience.

Skills

  • Presentation skills
  • Customer relation
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Administration Skills

Contact details:

Posted on 10 Dec 16:07

Senior .Net Core Developer – Angular (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: R700000 – R780000 per year 
Location: Johannesburg, Sandton
Education level: Degree
Job level: Senior
Type: Permanent
Reference: #KH51777
Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment

Endless opportunities, good coffee, evolving projects – what more could you ask for? 

Proactive Fintech organisation are looking to hire a senior .Net Core developer with Angular

You will be part of an offshore investment platform in property development/mining; designing/building an advanced platform; among some of the smartest devs in South Africa. 

This job is all about collaborative, conceptual problem solving within a safe, respect-driven dev culture. 

Experience/skills you need: 

  • .Net Core
  • Angular
  • Azure
  • SQL 

Qualifications: 

  • Relevant IT qualification i.e., BSc/ BCom / diploma with good Math marks 

Reference number for this position is KH51777 which is a permanent position based in Sandton offering a cost to company salary of R780,000 per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Kayleigh on az.oc.egrem-e@hhgielyaK or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities. 

Are you ready for a change of scenery? The E-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions. 

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

https://www.e-merge.co.za/careers/referralprogramme/

Posted on 10 Dec 14:25

End of the 2020/21 Financial year

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31 May Employers’ deadline

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Trade Statistics

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Tax Relief for Employers

SARS has published detailed Questions & Answers for the COVID-19 tax relief for PAYE. See our FAQs on the Tax Relief measures,

High call volumes

We are experiencing high call volumes and appreciate your patience during this time.

31 May Employers’ deadline

SARS reminds employers of their obligation to submit payroll information on or before the deadline of Sunday 31 May 2020. Compliant employers make it easier for their employees,

Trade Statistics

SARS released trade statistics for April 2020 recording a trade deficit of R35.02 billion attributable to exports of R53.01 billion and imports of R88.03 billion,

eFiling downtime

Due to ongoing maintenance, eFiling may not be available on Wednesday, 16 October 2019, from 19:00 to 20:00. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

VAT Notice of Registration

VAT vendors can now obtain a VAT notice of registration on eFiling, by following a few easy steps. The VAT vendor needs to be a registered eFiler,

Supporting documents

No need to go to a branch to submit supporting documents if you are not an eFiler, you can now submit through this website,

Third Party Data

Third Party Data Annual Submissions is now open from 15 April to 31 May 2020. Banks, medical schemes, fund administrators etc. are required to send returns to SARS,

Waiving of penalties

Businesses that are incapable of making payment due to the COVID-19 disaster, may apply to defer tax payments without incurring penalties by emailing us,

VAT Refunds Relief

VAT vendors currently registered to file VAT returns on a bi-monthly may now file VAT returns on a monthly basis, thereby allowing the earlier unlocking of refunds,

Temporary branch closures

Some SARS branch offices may be closed from time-to-time, please see the list,

Forgot eFiling password?

We realise that you only file your tax once a year so it’s easy to forget your password. So if you’ve forgotten your eFiling password, here’s some help,

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Available on eFiling: Enquire on debt outstanding and make a payment, enquire on returns outstanding, Tax Compliance Status, Request Statement of Account,

Tax Directives easier now

Tax Practitioners and Individuals may now apply for IRP3(b) and IRP3(c) Tax Directives through their eFiling profiles rather than having to going into a SARS Branch,

News24.com | Man arrested after allegedly killing girlfriend, raping her daughter, setting both on fire

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An Mpumalanga man has been arrested after allegedly being on the run.

An Mpumalanga man has been arrested after allegedly being on the run.

  • The man was arrested after a year of allegedly being on the run.
  • The 27-year-old allegedly killed his girlfriend, then raped her 9-year-old daughter and set the room alight.
  • Neighbours of the victim were alerted to the fire when the women’s nine-year-old daughter called for help.

A 27-year old man who had allegedly been on the run in the Lowveld of Mpumalanga for more than a year, has been arrested.

A manhunt was launched for the killer in June last year after he allegedly killed his girlfriend, then raped her 9-year old daughter and then set the room alight to allegedly try and cover up his crime.

The young girl, however, managed to escape from the blazing room she was sharing with her mom and the suspect.

At the time of the incident, police in White River investigated the possibility that it was a revenge attack on the woman in the Msholozi township.

The 28-year-old woman was allegedly burnt beyond recognition after the house was set alight.

READ | Cape Town man applies for bail after allegedly killing mom

Neighbours of the victims were alerted to the fire when the woman’s 9-year-old daughter called for help.

The fire in the single room brick block house was still raging and neighbours tried putting the fire out with sand and buckets of water.

After the blaze was doused by the fire brigade, the woman’s charred body was found inside the room.

Sergeant Cynthia Mbokodo, spokesperson for the police in White River, at the time, said the couple only moved to the area a few months before the incident.

The State wants to prove that the suspect was involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend which then led to him killing her and setting the house, which is in D Section of the Msholozi township, alight.

Eyewitnesses told the police the little girl was barefoot and bleeding from her private parts when she arrived at the neighbour’s house looking for help.

News24.com | JUST IN | Plett Rage cancelled after Garden Route officials disallow permission

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Revellers at a Rage festival.

Revellers at a Rage festival.

  • The Plett Rage has been cancelled due to Covid-19 risks after the organisers decided it was ‘the right thing to do’.
  • January’s Rage would have marked 21 years of the end-of-matric blowout in Plettenberg Bay. 
  • The ticket would also be valid for the 2021 festival, and the class of 2020 would get a special area.

The Plett Rage has been cancelled after the organisers failed to get permission from Garden Route officials.

Organisers also decided it was the right thing to do morally given the information available on Covid-19, especially on the Garden Route where there was a resurgence of the virus. 

“Obviously for the business, for the staff, it is disastrous,” organiser Ronen Klugman told News24. 

READ | All Rage Festival events postponed ‘until further notice’

Plett Rage is not run by the same organiser as Ballito Rage, which was labelled a super-spreader event after an increase in positive tests in KwaZulu-Natal.

He added they had put a lot into preparing for the 21st Plett Rage, and could have contested the refusal to go ahead in court, but felt that morally they could not continue with it.

“I feel good that we made the decision [not to contest],” said Klugman, its founder and owner. 

RAGE | Rage Festival: All attendees considered contacts, urged to get tested after Covid-19 cases – Mkhize

He added the decision came at a price because of a loss of business for suppliers, while at least 900 festival staff members would be without a job. 

“It’s tough out there for people in this industry,” Klugman told News24.

Court

He added the decision could have been fought in court as they could have safely hosted the permitted number of people, arguing they were entitled to earn a living. 

“We are past that. It was between what was right and what was wrong. We’ve made the right choice.”

He said following the positive cases associated with the Ballito Rage and the increase in cases on the Garden Route, there was no other decision. 

“Not once did we ever think this day would come,” Klugman added, as he recounted the journey from the March lockdown and the uncertainty and widespread stress that followed. 

READ | Covid-19: Second wave ‘exceeding first peak’ on Garden Route

He thanked the team that supported them in their planning, and apologised to the matric class of 2020 who had had a difficult year.

Regarding the refunds, they were in a difficult position given the work already done, and reduced salaries staff had already taken, and could only afford to refund 50%, given the advance expenditure. 

They asked people to consider holding on to their tickets and to resell it to get 75% back when it became safe to hold the Plett Rage again. 

The ticket would also be valid for the 2021 festival, and the class of 2020 would get a special area.