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4 Kettlebell Exercises for Beginners
Squat, lunge, and twist your way to a stronger you. These four common kettlebell moves will help tone your legs and glutes while building core and upper-body strength. Grab a comfortable kettlebell weight and try these moves.
Try to complete 20 reps of each move without a break. Once all four exercises are completed, rest for one minute and then repeat them all. Aim to complete five rounds.
Print these kettlebell exercises out and take with you wherever you go.
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Reporting And Compliance Officer
Job Description
The main functions of this position are:
Providing feedback to shareholders on the financial results (AFS preparation & Reporting)
Primarily responsible for the annual external audit (Planning & coordinating)
Responsible for ensuring the VNL Group complies with tax ad statutory legislative requirements
Ensuring integrity of the ERP system and other financial systems
Provide internal audits on the Finance Department
Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts & Financial Reporting:
Assisting with review of the OPCO income statement and balance sheet prepared by the Financial Managers.
Providing shareholders and directors with a quarterly report on the consolidated results
External Audit & Preparation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS)
Review and sign-off audit files before handed to auditors
Preparation of Annual Financial Statements for the VNL Group
Internal Audit Function
Quarterly controls in place at various OPCO’s.
Review access of banking profile and beneficiaries
Tax Compliance
Reviewing SARS profile on monthly basis to ensure VAT and Payroll tax compliance
Reviews the monthly VAT submissions prepared by FM’s to ensure accuracy before submissions to SARS
SA Companies Act
Ability to formulate policies and procedures which comply with legislative requirements
Stay abreast of new legislation and changes in existing legislation.
External Compliance
Assisting with EEA and BBEEE submissions
Qualifications
CA (SA) CIMA equivalent essential
Experience
Post article experience
Advanced MS Office knowledge
Advanced Financial Accounting Systems (SAP,SAGE SYSPRO)
Hospitality & Tourism Industry experience beneficial
Technical Competencies
IFRS/ SME’s Accouting Framework
Auditing
SA taxes (Income Tax, VAT and Payroll)
SA Companies Act
Intermediate Business Analyst Ii – Store Service Departments
Purpose:
To ensure that efficient and cost effective business solutions and processes are in place to address business needs/requirements. The role facilitates effective and competitive business processes by eliciting, analysing, validating and documenting business organisational and/or operational requirements. The role acts as a bridge between the business unit, organisational stakeholders and the solution team.
Qualifications Essential:
• 3 years Degree/Diploma in Information Systems, Technology or Analysis / if no degree/diploma, experience should be double the years of the qualification in a BA role OR (refer to additional info per domain)
• 1 year Diploma in Business Analysis (National Certificate) FTI
Experience Essential:
• 3-5 years Business analysis experience within a Business analysis role
• 2 years Retail industry experience
• 3-5 years working on Store service departments, deli, butchery and related processes
Knowledge – Desirable:
• ERP experience (Related to Business Domain)
• SAP Experience
Knowledge – Essential:
• Formal training in business analysis and design methodologies
• Experience in participating in projects
• Solid track record in successful delivery in the BA environment
• Commercial and business understanding of the broader retail industry will be advantageous
• SDLC
• Business Acumen
Knowledge – Desirable:
• Experience in a global business environment is preferred
Skills – Essential:
• Presentation and Workshop facilitation skills
• Estimation and planning of business analysis effort for projects
• Business Modelling tools – preferably ARIS
• Business analysis and elicitation techniques
• Process re-engineering and improvement
• Verbal and written communication skills (business writing)
• Customer first behaviour
• Continuous improvement
• Innovative
• In-depth understanding of Customer Service methodologies and best practises
• Excellent understanding of telephony and CRM technologies
• Excellent understanding of social environments
• Can identify opportunities and guide business on best practises
Job objectives:
Information Seeking and Analysis – 20%
• Analyse and understand the current business environment and strategies
• Understand the current trends and developments in the retail industry
Requirement elicitation:
• Work with user departments in the identification and documentation of user requirements.
• Assess and document the business implication of user requirements to the business process involved
• Propose and document process improvements where appropriate
• Assess risks, costs and potential benefits of alternative business process designs
• Define business rules and guide the implementation of these rules in the development of the various application
Leadership, Facilitation and Influencing – 10%
• Gaining knowledge within specific area and sharing of that knowledge across the team. This includes interviews, presentations and workshop facilitations with both business & IT
• Works closely with Systems Analysts, Project Manager to design and implement solutions
• Provide input on alternatives presented by the technical designers and answer detailed questions regarding the business design
• Confidently engage the most appropriate business representatives to obtain input and agreement on alternatives (related to best practise in the industry) that are presented
• Plan, arrange and control meetings, workshops and relations with the user during the investigations, design and development of business processes and solutions
• Gain support from others and/or convince others to advance objectives of the organisation
Building and Maintaining Relationships and Communication Line 20%
• To build and maintain a trust relationship with business users – by delivering what was promised and providing solid knowledge and support
• Foster a partnership between business stakeholders and the solution team
• Accurately communicating the business requirements to IT to ensure that business needs are effectively and efficiently addressed. Keep Business User informed of any changes (also accommodate changes in requirements as they are progressively elaborated)
• Oversee solution assessment and validation
• Identify cultural, business and organisational constraints effecting options for change
To train business users:
• Render support and facilitate sessions for end-users, including training where applicable
To continuously support the business environment:
• Maintain an understanding of enterprise business initiatives and objectives, the various line portfolios, current trends and developments in the technology field
Theoretical knowledge and application – 40%
• Research, document and prepare business cases on appropriate technologies, which will align with the business strategies of the organisation (including feasibility and business benefits)
• Provide input into the scope of solution and ensure understanding of scope by business user
• Apply appropriate techniques to elicit and analyse business problems and translate them into business requirements
• Review technical solutions and business processes against business requirement specification
• Assist in the identification of data conversion and reporting requirements
• Facilitate and co-ordinate User Acceptance Testing
• Produce specification documents for business requirements and processes using appropriate tools
• Understand, document and escalate project risks
• Liaise with other project areas to co-ordinate interdependencies and resolve issues
Time Management – 10%
• To delivery required tasks and documentation on time, and within agreed timelines
• Strong commitment to project objectives and delivering high quality work
• Take responsibility for the timelines within the project plan, of the business analysis effort related to a project
• Plan and organise own work and deliver on promises
• Focus personal efforts on achieving results aligned to organisation objectives
Competencies – Essential:
Leading and Deciding:
• Deciding and Initiating Action
Supporting and Co-operating:
• Working with People
• Adhering to Principles and Values
Interacting and Presenting:
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Presenting and Communicating Information
Analysing and Interpreting:
• Writing and Reporting
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Analysing
Creating & Conceptualising:
• Learning and Researching
• Creating and Innovating
Organising & Executing:
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures
Adapting & Coping:
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
Additional:
The Business Analyst needs to be able to:
• To deliver quality decision support solutions in Business Intelligence environment effectively and on time.
• To act as an intermediary between the technical people within the SAP BW team and the business community within the company.
This resource must be able to:
• Work closely with system analysts and project manager to design and implement decision support solutions.
• Analyse the available data in the data warehouse to determine how best to utilise it in the proposed solution.
• Identify and document data requirements from source systems if the data is not currently available in the data warehouse.
• Provide input on alternatives presented by the technical designers and answer detailed questions regarding the business design.
• Create prototype solutions to assist business users with defining requirements.
• Engage with business representatives to obtain review and agreement on solutions that are presented for reporting and BI.
Kindly regard your application as unsuccessful if you have not heard from the agency within 2 weeks.
Industrial Relations Officer
To provide HR Generalist support and advice to ensure effective and efficient delivery of HR service to Management, Trade Unions and Employees
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- Provide advice and guidance to Line Management on all Industrial Relations matters
- Ensure Disciplinary cases & Grievances are fairly resolved
- Play a supporting role and or Represent the Company at the CCMA/Bargaining Council in Conciliation & Arbitration matters
- Pro-active approach in dealing with IR matters on the shop-floor
- Ensure good Communication with all stakeholders i.e. Employees, Management and Trade Unions
- Ensure there is Labour Peace in the workplace
- Manage absenteeism, follow Trends and implement improvement strategies
- Consistently and fairly implement HR Policies and Procedures
- Manage and foster good relations between Management, Employees and Trade Unions, at all times.
- Ensure that employee benefits are fairly and equitably implemented
- Deal and handle all relevant Industrial Relations matters at all levels of the company
- Ensure that Human Resources programmes and administration are well organised, up-to-date
- Schedule, take minutes and report on stakeholder meetings between the company and the Union/s.
- Be on the shop-floor from time-to-time to understand Operations and IR/HR matters
- Provide support when required with general statutory reporting requirements including but not limited to Employment Equity.
- Ensure all employee benefits and relevant administration are adequately addressed, carried and processed with the relevant Funds/Schemes
Minimum requirements:
- Minimum 3 year National Diploma in HR or Labour Relations
- 4-6 years IR experience in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of dispute resolution framework in a unionised environment
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News24.com | Buthelezi takes on Cele in Parliament debate about xenophobic violence
Veteran IFP MP Mangosuthu Buthelezi used a debate on the wave of violence to defend himself and his party against Police Minister Bheki Cele’s criticism that they contributed to Sunday’s violence in Johannesburg.
News24 earlier reported that a group of men, some of them wielding sticks, pangas and tree branches, marched through the city centre after disrupting a meeting which Buthelezi addressed following last week’s deadly xenophobic violence.
One person was stabbed on the corner of Bree and Plein streets.
As the violence split over to Malvern, another person was shot dead on Sunday night.
Cele on Monday told SABC’s On Point that the planned meeting was called off and that he was “taken aback” to learn that the meeting continued with Buthelezi.
“To us, it was a political party meeting, and unfortunately it came up with this upswing of the violence after the meeting,” Cele told the SABC.
Buthelezi, in whose name Tuesday’s debate in the National Assembly was introduced, took exception to Cele’s remarks.
“In the midst of a crisis, leaders must act,” Buthelezi started.
“We are in a crisis. As our nation grapples with the horror of gender-based violence, a new wave of xenophobic attacks has washed over South Africa. Lives have been lost and property damaged. There has been looting and burning and violence.”
He said he went to Johannesburg on Sunday to speak to his fellow South Africans, “not to take sides, but to quell the tensions with the voice of truth”.
“I stated very clearly that I was there, not as a politician, but as an elder. I was there for the sake of my country.”
He said the night before the meeting, bottle stores were looted and “several angry township and hostel residents arrived still inebriated”.
“They were in no mood to hear a message of peace or to be reminded of our Constitution.”
According to Buthelezi, he informed Cele that he will be going, and Cele offered to arrange security.
“So I am dumb-struck by the minister’s comment yesterday that he is ‘taken aback’ by my visit to Johannesburg, as though what I did was political posturing,” Buthelezi said.
“The insinuation is there that, had I not gone to Johannesburg, the looting and violence that took place on Sunday would not have happened.”
Buthelezi said he wasn’t there to score political points.
“I am too old for political games,” Buthelezi said.
“I have been vilified for too long to speak diplomatically. I am sick of the IFP being cast as responsible for violence, either obliquely or directly.”
Cele closed the debate.
He said Sunday’s meeting was originally planned as a government meeting and he liaised with indunas at the hostel, but after he received a complaint from King Goodwill Zwelithini that he wasn’t consulted, but only indunas, he cancelled the meeting.
“It’s not that I’m looking down on you,” Cele said to Buthelezi.
News24.com | Xenophobia: Agony, grief and fear stalks shelter set up for foreign nationals in Katlehong
Agony and grief are visibly stamped on the faces of displaced foreign nationals at a temporary shelter in Ekurhuleni, a week after they fled their homes in Katlehong.
When News24 visited the Tsolo Community Hall in Katlehong on Tuesday, scores of homeless migrants sat around in groups, while young children chased after soccer balls. A few women plaited each other’s hair as others tried to get their toddlers to take a midday nap.
The DH Community Hall in Katlehong is also being used as a temporary shelter.
Xenophobic attacks led to 624 adults and 227 children fleeing their homes as violence and looting aimed at foreign nationals took a foothold in the suburb last week.
“My life if priceless. I am not prepared to die for nothing,” Zimbabwean national Lawrence Dondo told News24.
Dondo fled the backroom he was renting in Mandela Section in Katlehong last Wednesday after a mob ordered all foreigners to leave.
READ: Two more burnt bodies discovered in Gauteng
“I was with my wife and our one-year-old daughter when the mob arrived armed with guns, sticks and other dangerous weapons. They ordered us to leave Mandela Section for good because we are not wanted in Katlehong. We then fled to a nearby bush, where we were joined by other foreigners.
“We spent the night in the bush, praying for our safety. It was cold and wet, and there was nothing we could do because South Africa is not our home. The following day, my wife and child went to Leondale, where they are staying with her father,” he said, wiping away tears.
Malawian Aida Chisi at the centre in Katlehong with her daughter Precious. (Ntwaagae Seleka)
The following night, Dondo added, they moved to a safe place, also in the bush, where locals spotted them and launched an attack.
“Fortunately, the police arrived and opened fire on the group, chasing them away. On Friday morning, we moved to this hall. Here our movements are monitored for our safety.
“We are not allowed to walk far from this shelter, there is a fear that the locals will attack us again. We are prisoners here and we can’t go back to our homes in Mandela Section. As soon as the situation is calm, I will go back to Zimbabwe and return to South Africa in January next year, find a safer place in South Africa to stay and find employment,” he said.
Dondo’s friend and fellow Zimbabwean, Ephraim Yezo, is looking for his uncle, Obvious Matereke, who was last seen on Wednesday night.
Mob gave us three hours to vacate
“We had both returned home from work when a mob gave us three hours to vacate the area. While trying to grab our belongings, they opened fire with guns and we fled empty handed.
“That was the last time I saw my uncle. I don’t know whether he is alive or dead. His cellphone is off and I don’t know where he fled to. I hope he was not killed and is somewhere safe waiting to reconnect with me,” said Yezo.
Inside the hall, Aida Chisi from Malawi sits alone, holding her one-year-old daughter, Precious. She said September 4 will remain with her forever.
“We have lost everything, including our papers. I think we are safe here for now because the police are patrolling outside. I don’t know if my company will take me back again. I need to make money to feed my daughter.
“My husband has been informed that some of our colleagues don’t want to work with foreigners again. We are not wanted here in this country. I am afraid to go back to work because they will kill me,” Chisi said.
READ MORE: Gauteng violence: Death toll rises after two burned bodies found in Alexandra
Harriet Phiri from Malawi told News24 she and her friends spent the night at Katlehong police station last Wednesday after their homes were attacked.
“We have lost everything we owned. They even stole all the items I had prepared to take home to Malawi to sell. I am not worried about everything I have lost because they can’t replace my life. My life has no price.
“All the things I have lost, I will replace them one day but my life is irreplaceable. I could have been killed for being a foreigner who has not committed any offence,” said Phiri.
Foreign nationals sleeping at a shelter in Katlehong. (Ntwaagae Seleka)
Ekurhuleni emergency services spokesperson William Ntladi said it was offering shelter, food, water, security and medical attention to the displaced.
Ntladi said Home Affairs officials, various embassies, Doctors Without Borders, the International Organisation for Migration, local paramedics, police and Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department have joined hands to assist them.
He added some of them were being assisted with documentation to return back to their countries.
“We are assisting with everything we can, and there are some that we have taken to hospital for medical attention upon inspection by our paramedics,” said Ntladi.
Sport24.co.za | Proteas looking to build to the future
Cape Town – Proteas team director Enoch Nkwe believes that it’s about time South Africa look to the future.
The Proteas are currently in India with wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock leading the T20 side, while Faf du Plessis will remain Test captain ahead of the three-match series that follows the T20 matches.
Last month, CSA acting director of cricket Corrie van Zyl revealed that Du Plessis still remains an integral part of the Proteas T20 squad.
Nkwe believes that in appointing De Kock, the Proteas are looking ahead to the future.
“It’s an opportunity to start building for the future, we know where Faf stands as a captain and player,” said Nkwe on Tuesday in India.
“He has done great things for South African cricket so we need to look at what the future looks like. We strongly believe in Quinton, who is going to lead the team going forward into the series.”
The Proteas come off a disappointing World Cup campaign which saw them finish 7th overall.
Nkwe, who is taking part in his first assignment since accepting the team director role, says that the Proteas are determined to win in India.
“If you look at the guys, we got good enough experience from a guy like Quinton, who has played a lot of games in India, and we have some new blood in,” said Nkwe.
“We will remain competitive and want to walk away with a series win. The entire squad is very determined, we are here to win and we understand that our opposition is strong in their own backyard but we’re going to give 100 percent.”
The first T20 gets underway on Sunday at 15:30 SA time.
Proteas T20I squad v India:
Quinton de Kock (Titans, captain), Rassie van der Dussen (Highveld Lions, vice-captain), Temba Bavuma (Highveld Lions), Junior Dala (Titans), Bjorn Fortuin (Highveld Lions), Beuran Hendricks (Highveld Lions), Reeza Hendricks (Highveld Lions), David Miller (Dolphins), Anrich Nortje (Warriors), Andile Phehlukwayo (Dolphins), Dwaine Pretorius (Highveld Lions), Kagiso Rabada (Highveld Lions), Tabraiz Shamsi (Titans), George Linde (Cape Cobras)
Proteas tour to India itinerary:
Sunday, September 15 – 1st T20I at Dharamsala – 15:30 SA time
Wednesday, September 18 – 2nd T20I at Mohali – 15:30 SA time
Sunday, September 22 – 3rd T20I at Bengaluru – 15:30 SA time
Health24.com | Reach out – 5 tips on how to support someone who may be suicidal
There is no single cause for suicide, although depression is cited as the most common associated condition. And while there has been progress in national suicide prevention strategies in some countries within the past five years, much more is needed.
The total number of countries with suicide prevention activities stands at a low 38, notes the World Health Organization (WHO), and governments need to step up.
“Despite progress, one person still dies every 40 seconds from suicide,” said WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
“Every death is a tragedy for family, friends and colleagues. Yet suicides are preventable. We call on all countries to incorporate proven suicide prevention strategies into national health and education programmes in a sustainable way.”
The facts are worrying:
- There are approximately 23 suicides a day in South Africa.
- South Africa also has the sixth highest rate of suicide in Africa.
- South African men are said to be more likely to commit suicide than women.
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15 to 29 year olds globally.
- 79% of global suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries.
If a friend or family member mentions suicide or self-harm, take them seriously.
Spot the danger signs
Suicide warning signs usually include:
- Talking about suicide
- Seeking access to lethal means, such as guns, knives, pills, etc.
- Feeling hopeless or anxious
- Self-destructive behaviour such as alcohol and/or drug abuse
- Getting affairs in order, including drawing up a will and giving away possessions
Always take a disclosure of suicidal thoughts seriously. It is a myth that people who talk about suicide are less likely to follow through with it, or are simply doing it in an attempt to seek attention.
For a complete guide on suicide awareness guide, check out this list.
Talk openly and initiate dialogue in a non-judgemental way
Don’t try to argue with the person. Instead, empathise with their expressed emotions: try to listen to what they’re saying to you, and, most importantly, avoid interrupting them until you are certain that they are finished. Be compassionate and make it known that you are there to listen.
Try to keep them distracted and socialised
Try to keep your loved one occupied by giving them engaging and constructive things to do. A suicidal person will often feel hopeless, helpless and isolated. Encourage them to contact their local GP, local counselling service or an anonymous phone line such as the Suicide Crisis Line or the LifeLine crisis service (see contact information below).
Suggest adopting a pet
Research has shown that pets can help reduce stress anxiety and depression, although veterinary social worker Dr Magdie van Heerden says that there is no standard intervention with therapeutic animals that will work for everyone.
“Each case of depression needs to be treated differently and an emotional support dog can play a significant role in the treatment process.”
A pet alone may not prevent suicide, but can provide healing. However, van Heerden cautions that these animals are not therapeutic tools to be used only when needed, as they too experience stress and their quality of life also needs to be considered.
Stay connected
Even after your loved one has sought help and seems to be on a healthy path to healing, encourage others to check in on them during this vulnerable time. Many suicides occur during a period of apparent improvement, so never underestimate this step.
For a suicidal emergency call the South African Depression and Anxiety Group on 0800 567 567. Their 24-hour helpline is 0800 12 13 14.
LifeLine, a free counselling service also offers a free counselling line and can be contacted on 021 461 1111 or via their WhatsApp call on 063 709 2620.
*September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness of the risks of suicide and the challenges faced when trying to prevent death by suicide.
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Permanent Part Time Sales Assistant – Cape Union Mart – Fourways (JHB North)
| Remuneration: | Market related |
| Location: | JHB North |
| Job level: | Junior/Mid |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #CUMG-2808 |
| Company: | Cape Union Mart |
Job description
Previous Experience In:
Supervising a team
Exceeding customer expectations
Maximizing turnover and solving problems
Administrative duties and resolving POS issues
Effectively delegating to a team
Merchandising to optimize sales
Communicating standards and targets clearly
Previous Practice In:
Inspirational Leadership & passion
Detail orientated
Team collaboration
Taking ownership
Building & maintaining relationships
Innovation & change management
Thinking adaptability
Demonstrating DARE to LEAD with TEAM IQ to the TIP? (Internal Only)
Requirements
Do You Have:
POS Experience
Matric or Equivalent
Clear criminal record
Fully Computer literate
Posted on 10 Sep 16:27
Cape Union Mart
Cape Union Mart International (Pty) Ltd has been equipping South African adventurers since 1933, and is South Africa’s favourite outdoor adventure store. Stocking everything one needs for outdoor pursuits – including hiking, camping, trail running, mountain biking, snow sports, travel and more – Cape Union Mart is an essential first step in every adventure. Cape Union Mart has stores across South Africa, and in Namibia and Botswana.
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