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19 DESEMBER 2013
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Kgalagadi in gevaar Elise Tempelhoff DIE toekoms van die Kgalagadi-oorgrenspark is in die weegskaal nadat die regering van Botswana tientalle konsessies vir prospektering of die ontginning van skaliegas óf metaan in die oostelike deel van dié natuurreservaat aan mynmaatskappye toegeken het. Dr. Jeff Ramsay, woordvoerder van die Botswana-regering, het bevestig die regering het konsessies in die Kgalagadi-oorgrenspark aan mynhuise beskikbaar gestel. Die suidoostelike deel van die park wat in Suid-Afrika geleë is, word deur SANParke bestuur. ’n Woordvoerder van SANParke wou nie kommentaar oor die toekoms van die Kgalagadi-oorgrenspark lewer nie en het Volksblad, moederkoerant van die Kalahari Bulletin, na die departement van omgewingsake verwys. Sy het wel gesê hoewel SANParke en Botswana die Kgalagadi saam bestuur, is Botswana ’n onafhanklike land. Ná talle e-posse en oproepe het die departement van omgewingsake nog nie gereageer nie. Ramsay het vroeër vandeesweek gesê hy meen die Suid-Afrikaanse regering is bewus van Botswana se planne in die ooste van die park. Hy kon egter nie bevestig dat samespre-
kings tussen Suid-Afrika en Botswana oor dié aangeleentheid plaasgevind het nie. Botswana het ook konsessies toegeken vir prospektering in die Chobe- Nasionale Park, die Sentrale Kalahari-natuurreservaat en in die Nxaipan- Nasionale Park. Exxaro, Suid-Afrika se grootste mynmaatskappy in swart besit, het onlangs bevestig hy is by metaanprospektering in Botswana betrokke. Die maatskappy het vyf boorgate “hidrologies gestimuleer”, het Hilton Atkinson, woordvoerder van Exxaro, gesê. Exxaro se prospektering vind nie in enige natuurreservaat in Botswana plaas nie, het hy gesê. Kitso Mokaila, Botswana se minister van minerale, energie en water, het in ’n verklaring gesê geen lisensies vir die ontginning van skalie- of metaangas is tot dusver uitgereik nie. Altesaam 88 permitte vir prospektering is wel uitgereik. Mokaila het gesê die internasionale media voer ’n smeerveldtog oor hidrobreking en die ontginning van gas in Botswana. Hy het gesê buitelanders moet besef Botswana is ’n soewereine land en sal sy onafhanklikheid met alles tot sy beskikking beskerm, veral weens die soektog na energiebronne tot die beswil van dié land en sy mense.
Kersgroete en seënwense aan lesers MET die son wat stadig oor 2013 sak, wil die Kalahari Bulletin graag al sy lesers ’n geseënde Kersfees en ’n voorspoedige 2014 toewens. Blaai gerus na bll. 7 tot 10 vir ’n spesiale Kersfeesfokus. Foto: Anena Burger
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Help so vir Kansa DIE Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (Kansa) op Upington het sy takke op Askham, Welkom en Lennertville besoek om aan al die vrywilligers dankie te sê vir al die harde werk wat hulle in 2013 gedoen het. Sonder vrywilligers is Kansa niks omdat hulle hul harte en tyd beskikbaar stel om kankerpasiënte en hul families te help. Die vrywilligers is met koek en tee bederf om hulle so te laat weet wat hulle vir Kansa beteken. Die Kansa-tak op Upington se Relay for Life vind op 8 Maart 2014 plaas. Kansa nooi alle ondernemings, skole en organisasies uit om ’n span in te skryf om aan die pret deel te neem en so heelnag teen kanker te veg. Dit is ’n prettige, deurnag-geleentheid wat fokus op bewusmaking van kanker en waar geld ingesamel word om te help in die geveg teen kanker. Gedurende die aflos is daar spanne van 10 tot 15 lede wat deelneem en die idee is dat een lid ten minste om die baan loop deur die verloop van die aflos. Daar word beurte gemaak deur die nag, maar die idee is dat daar altyd ten minste een lid om die baan sal beweeg, want kanker slaap nooit. Elke span betaal ’n registrasiegeld van
DIE Kankervereniging van SuidAfrika (Kansa) se vrywilligers op Lennertville. Kansa het al sy vrywilligers met ’n gesellige teeparty bederf om vir al die harde werk in 2013 dankie te sê. Foto: Verskaf R500 as inskrywing vir die Relay For Life. Hulle koppel dan ’n bykomende R3 000 bedrag per span wat hulle dan moet insamel op enige manier soos hulle goeddink. Dus beloop die totale bedrag per span R3 500 wat dan bydra tot die projek se geld
wat dan weer teruggegee word aan die Upington/Kalahari-streek se kankerpasiënte. Die rede hoekom Kansa moet staatmaak op sulke geldinsamelingsprojekte is omdat Kansa geen hulp van die staat ontvang nie
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en dus alle geld self moet insamel om sy dienste in stand te hou en ook uit te brei. Kansa het verskillende dienste wat gelewer word in streekverband (Upington/ Kalahari-streek) naamlik pasiëntondersteuningsgroepe, opleiding aan vrywilligers, besoeke aan pasiënte deur vrywilligers, onkologiekliniek-ondersteuning, tussentuistes vir pasiënte in groot sentra, borsprostesebank en pruikbestellings, gratis hulpmiddels aan kankerpasiënte, klinieke reël vir vroeë opsporing, inligtingspraatjies hou, uitstallings en bewusmaking van kanker en kankersimptomebewusmaking aan die publiek. Benewens dat die geleentheid plaasvind om geld in te samel is dit ’n ongelooflike gebeurtenis waar die hele gemeenskap kan saamkom om fees te vier vir ’n goeie saak. Hulle het elke persoon se ondersteuning nodig. Vir meer inligting oor die vrywilligersprogram of die Relay for Life bel Chrisna Roos by 054-332-4937.
Die Kansatak op Upington se Relay for Life vind op 8 Maart 2014 plaas.Kansa nooi alle ondernemings, skole en organisasies uit om ’n span in te skryf om aan die pret deel te neem en so heel nag teen kanker te veg.
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KIRRI lê plat op haar pensie op die koel stoep van die gastehuis op die private natuurreservaat Kalahari Trials kort voordat sy die hasepad gekies het om haar kleintjies te kry. Foto: Anena Burger
Kies dié Kersgeskenk KERSTYD kom nader en die kopkrap oor geskenke koop bereik ’n hoogte punt. Volksblad se 2014kalender bestaande uit 75 pragfoto’s is ’n nuttige oplossing. Die foto’s is deur amateurfotograwe in Volksblad se lesersgebied geneem en beeld die streek uit. Dit is A3grootte en is op glanspapier van goeie gehalte gedruk. Elke maand is op ’n afsonderlike bladsy en vakansie dae en skoolkwartale word aangedui. Januarie 2015 is ook ingesluit. Slegs 500 kalenders teen R70 elk is beskikbaar. Die kalenders is by Volksblad se kantore in Bloemfontein, Welkom en Kimberley en op Kroonstad, Bethlehem, Kuruman en Upington beskikbaar.
‘Sy het geëet asof die dag van môre nie gaan aan breek nie. Dankie tog. Daar na het sy vir drukkies en ’n bietjie pamperlang gevra.’ – prof. Anne Rasa
Kirri wys gesig Anena Burger
“MAAR die (meer)kat kom weer, glo vir my dis waar, die anderdag môre was die (meer)kat weer daar!” Groot blydskap het Dinsdag in die natuurreservaat Kalahari Trails by Andriesvale en op die sosiale netwerk Facebook geheers toe die wêreldbekende meerkat Kirri eindelik weer haar opwagting ná bykans twee weke gemaak het. Honger en uitgeteer het sy by die huis van haar aanneem-ma, prof. Anne Rasa, aangekom. Kirri het sowat 14 dae gelede hoog dragtig skielik een oggend die hasepad gekies. Rasa en die veldgids André Labuschagne, wat vir haar werk, het dié oggend hul hande vol gehad om haar keer op keer na die werf naby die huis terug te bring waar sy voorheen nesgeskop het om vir die geboorte van haar eerste werpsel gereed te maak. Sy het hulle later die dag ontglip en is toe nie weer gesien nie. Rasa het oor die afgelope
weke belangstellendes op Facebook op die hoogte gehou of hulle haar al gesien het. Maandag, die 11de dag, berig Rasa: “Nog niks. Ten minste weet ons nóú waarom sy (Kirri) die gat-stelsel agter die huis verlaat het. ’n Twee meter lange geelslang het gister uit een van die gate geseil en is deur ’n swerm voëls aangeval. ’n Belangrike rede om jou geboorte-gat te verander.” Maar toe daag Kirri Dinsdag sonder veel erg net ná 11:00 by die huis op. “Sy was net ’n skaduwee van haar ou self. Haar heupbene steek uit en jy kan min of meer haar ribbes tel,” sê Rasa. “Sy het geëet asof die dag van môre nie gaan aanbreek nie. Dankie tog. Daarna het sy vir drukkies en ’n bietjie pamperlang gevra. Dis so anders as my vorige meerkat, Poppet, wat stukke uit my gehap het nadat sy teruggekeer het.” Rasa sê die meerkat het tot 14:15 geslaap voordat sy na haar kroos wou terugkeer en sy kon nie glo waar die meerkat toe gaan nesskop het nie.
Volgens Rasa het Kirri haar tuiste in ’n ou springhaasgat sowat 1,5 km weg van die Kalahari Trails se werf gaan maak. Rasa sê sover haar kennis strek, was Kirri nog nooit in daardie deel van die reservaat nie. “Dit was ook glad nie aangenaam om haar spoor in die snikhete son te sny nie. Sy het elke nou en dan onder ’n bos in die skaduwee gaan rus terwyl die son my gebak het. “Ten minste weet ons nou waar sy is en ons kan ’n oog hou.” Maar Kirri en haar kroos se avonture en veiligheid is in die gedrang en nog ver van verby. Rasa sê sy weet nie hoe die meerkat die trek oor so ’n lang afstand veilig tot by die huis sal maak wanneer sy gaan besluit om die kleinspan te skuif nie. Sy sê as sy na die suigmerkies aan Kirri se tepels kyk, behoort daar vier tot ses kleintjies te wees. Hul ogies behoort nou oop te gaan en hulle sal binne die volgende twee weke hul verskyning maak.
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Leef ’n dag op ’n slag TERWYL ons aan die einde van 2013 staan en begin uitsien na die groot Kersvierings wat om die draai is, blyk dit die 13de jaar van die 21ste eeu was ’n jaar wat gestand gedoen het aan sy getal se reputasie as ’n ongelukkige een. Aan die begin van die jaar was die vraag of dit wel ’n ongelukkige 13 gaan wees vinnig beantwoord. Dié jaar het aangegaan met die ekonomiese resessie wat die wêreld en Suid-Afrika al ’n paar jaar in ’n wurggreep het. Hoewel die Noord-Kaap ekonomies beter gevaar het as die ander provinsies, het mense oor die algemeen swaarder getrek om die jaar te oorleef. Die Noord-Kaap is ook verder getref deur die opspraakwekkende Griekwastad-moorde wat almal oor die jaar heen aan die praat gehad het. Die uitspraak wat nou eers in 2014 gelewer gaan word, sal hopelik die antwoorde op baie moeilike vrae verskaf. Dit was egter nie die enigste
opspraakwekkende moord nie. Hoewel die moorde op Harrismith in die buurprovinsie plaasgevind het, het die raakpunte met die Griekwastad-moorde ou wonde oopgekrap. Ouers veral is getref deur die ou vraagstuk oor wat die grootste rol in die opvoeding van hul kinders speel. Is dit nature of nurture wat die vorming van jong volwassenes die meeste beïnvloed? Daarby het die jaar met die dood van Suid-Afrika se grootste staatsman geëindig. Oudpresident Nelson Mandela se dood het alle Suid-Afrikaners geruk en laat besin oor waar ons vandaan kom en waarheen ons van hier af moet beweeg. Die herbevestiging van sy versoeningsboodskap het egter ’n ligpunt aan dié donker wolk geheg. Nou staan Suid-Afrika aan die voet van 2014. Gaan die komende jaar ekonomiese en politieke verligting bring? Wie weet . . . ons sal dit maar dag vir dag moet aanpak.
Stadiger, rus Ds Philip van Vuuren JESAJA 40 vers 29-31: “Hy gee die vermoeide krag en vermenigvuldig sterkte vir dié wat geen krag het nie. Die jonges word moeg en mat en die jongmanne struikel selfs; maar dié wat op die Here wag, kry nuwe krag; hulle vaar op met vleuels soos die arende; hulle hardloop en word nie moeg nie; hulle wandel en word nie mat nie.” Die pas van hierdie lewe is net te vinnig. Die tempo waarteen ons leef, maak dat vele van ons op die randjie van uitbranding en selfs senu-instortings is. Hier aan die einde van die jaar kan ons nie wag om net ’n ruskans te kan gaan geniet nie. Vir andere is dit nie beskore om weg te breek en te gaan rus nie. ’n Atleet moet hardloop teen ’n sekere pas. Indien hy die pas sal versnel, sal hy nie die wenpaal haal nie; hy sal homself uitbrand. Ons sal moet leer om meer aandag te gee aan ons lewenstempo . God se tempo is “WAG”. Die mens leef teen ’n tempo van “NOU”. Uitgebrande moeë mens, leer om jouself tot stilstand te dwing. Aanvaar dat die lewe vereis ons moet ook STOP. Jy kan nie net aangaan en aangaan sonder om jou krag te vernuwe nie.
Wanneer ons leer om by God se tempo aan te pas sal jy soms voel jy hardloop, soms voel dit of jy vlieg en ander kere stap jy of staan jy net stil. Om dan in Sy pas te kom, sal ons in Sy krag beweeg, dan word ons nie moeg nie, dan is die lewe vir ons ’n uitdaging. Die STOP-oomblik, die WAG-oomblik is nie om passief agteroor te sit nie. Dis oomblikke waar jy bid, na Hom vra, en dit is ook dan dat Sy wil aan ons openbaar gemaak sal word. Koop die tyd uit om Sy Woord te lees en laat toe dat Hy tot jou spreek deur Sy Woord. Wanneer Hy deel word van ons lewenstempo, dan sal die kleur van ons lewe weer terugkom. Sal ons weer energie kry en sal ons weer die lewe kan geniet. Matt. 11 vers 28: “Almal wat vermoeid en belas is, kom na My toe en Ek sal julle rus gee.” Die lewe behoort vir ons ’n reis te wees en nie ’n wedloop nie. Ons is vry om die lewe te gebruik en as ons wys is, sal ons dit leef met die ewigheid in gedagte. Geniet u vakansie, geniet u ruskans, en pak 2014 met nuwe krag aan.
Smul aan ’n happie groen gras DIE boerbokke het lekker langs die pad op Deben gewei.
Foto: Benneli Olivier van der Walt
Dankie, Madiba, vir Afrikaans JAPIE GOUWS, Kuruman: DIE ATKV verneem met leedwese van die afsterwe van Nelson Mandela, of Madiba, soos die wêreld ná die eerste demokratiese verkose swart president van Suid-Afrika verwys het. Nelson Mandela het ’n besonderse verhouding met Afrikaans gehad. As kind op die platteland van Transkei het hy dit nooit gehoor nie, maar in sy 27 jaar in die tronk is hy daagliks daarmee gekonfronteer. Hy moes dit ook verstaan en gebruik tydens die ingewikkelde onderhandelings vir
’n nuwe Suid-Afrika. Ons wil hom vandag daarvoor huldig dat hy, in sy termyn as president en in sy hoedanigheid as leier van die nuwe Suid-Afrika, nooit toegelaat het dat persoonlike bitterheid die demokrasie ondermyn nie, ook nie as dit by taal kom nie. Ons wil dankie sê dat hy die moeite gedoen het om Afri-
kaans en Afrikaanssprekendes as deel van Afrika beskou het, en dat hy Afrikaners nie net as deel van die apartheidsverlede van SuidAfrika gesien het nie, maar ook as deel van die toekoms en die oplossing vir die land se probleme. In Suid-Afrika, waar nasiebou so belangrik is, het ons mense soos Nelson Mandela nodig. Hy het in ’n baie kort tyd grense en persepsies, soos dat ons nie saam kan bestaan nie, verskuif. Hy sal vir altyd deur alle Suid-Afrikaners en deur die hele wêreld onthou word. Ons gun u die rus, Madiba.
Briewe mag nie langer as 400 woorde wees nie. Voorkeur word aan kort briewe gegee waarin standpunte bondig gestel word. Laster en beledigings is nie aanvaarbaar nie. Briewe moet die skrywer se naam, van en adres bevat asook ’n telefoonnommer waar die briefskrywer bedags gekontak kan word. Dit geld selfs al skryf u onder ’n skuilnaam. As die brief na ’n berig verwys wat verskyn het, verskaf asseblief die opskrif van die berig asook die datum waarop dit verskyn het. Die Bulletin behou hom die reg voor om briewe te keur, te verkort of te redigeer vir publikasie. Briewe wat per e-pos ontvang word, sal voorkeur geniet.
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En volgende jaar draai die koerantwiel weer . . . Ilse Watson VIR eens het ek geen benul wat om vir ons Kameeldoring-rubriek te skryf nie. Want dit is die einde van die jaar en ek verwys gewoonlik daarna as die silly season. Want baie mense is moeg, gestres, oorwerk, emosioneel uitgeput en ’n mens se verstand wil ook nie meer so lekker funksioneer nie. As ek terugkyk na die afgelope jaar sien ek ’n mengelmoes-deurmekaar-vrugteslaai – partykeer is die vrugteslaai met salige vanielje-
roomys voorgesit en ander kere is die vrugteslaai met suurroom bedien. Elke jaar het sy hoogte- en laagtepunte. Dit is ’n gegewe. Op Nuwejaarsdag glo ’n mens kinderlik dit gaan nét ’n goeie jaar wees. Maar dit gebeur nie altyd so nie. Die grootste deel van my 2013 is deur my werk (en lewe) in die koerantbedryf ingesluk. Sommer vroeg-vroeg het ek na die koerantlewe as ’n hamsterwieletjie begin verwys – want dit hou net nooit op draai nie. Soms het ek gewens daar wil elke dag ’n bietjie nuus gebeur
sodat ek ordentlike aandag daaraan kan skenk, maar nuus kies nie ’n tyd nie – sommer vier goed sal op een dag gebeur en jy hardloop jou beentjies stomp om by alles uit te kom. En die volgende dag is dit weer doodstil. Maar dit is ’n lewe wat ek nie vir enigiets sal verruil nie – skryf is in my bloed. My oupa het as subredakteur by
een van die groot koerante in Johannesburg afgetree. My pa se kunstige streep het in die teken van spotprentjies (oor homself) gelê. Hy het ook graag potloodsketse gedoen. My dogter sing en doen kreatiewe dagboeke oor haar lewe. So hier en daar skryf sy iets (meestal in Engels) wat my mond laat oophang. En dan wens ek dat ek ook sulke mooi kreatiewe stories kan skryf. Ja, ons het almal ’n kreatiewe talent. En so sal ek 2014 ingaan met nuwe moed en hoop vir nog ’n jaar
propvol interessante nuus. Ek wil ook van dié geleentheid gebruik maak om die gemeenskappe van Kathu en Kuruman (en omliggende dorpe) te bedank vir al die nuus wat vir my gestuur is en/of al die dringende oproepe oor “groot nuus” wat pas gebeur het. Ek wil ook vir al die mense by ons hoofkantoor in Bloemfontein dankie sê vir hul geduld, hulp en ondersteuning – sonder julle sal daar ook nie elke week ’n Kalahari Bulletin op straat verskyn nie. Wees asseblief veilig op ons paaie – seënwense tot volgende jaar.
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DIE hele ongelukstoneel waar ’n mens duidelik al die voertuie kan sien wat in die grusame ongeluk betrokke was. Foto’s: Ilse Watson
REGS op die foto is die opgefrommelde Polo waaruit die man wat oorlede is, gehaal moes word.
Man sterf kort nadat hy help om verdagte aan te keer Ilse Watson KURUMAN. – Enkele ure nadat Mokwaledi Albert Nthekeng (29) verlede Donderdag die polisie gehelp het om ’n booswig vas te trek wat R25 000 in ’n winkel gesteel het, is hy op slag dood toe twee swaar voertuie, ’n wit Toyota-bakkie en ’n wit VW Polo in ’n botsing op die R380 tussen Kuruman en
Hotazel betrokke was. Vier ander mense is beseer en na die Kuruman-hospitaal gebring. “Dit is so ongelooflik tragies. Die man het ons ’n paar ure gelede op die dorp gehelp om ’n verdagte in hegtenis te neem en nou gebeur dít met hom,” sê kol. Sampie Koopman, bevelvoerder van die Kurumanpolisie.
Bouwerk aan die pad duur nou al maande en sekere gedeeltes van die pad is gesluit, wat dus net eenrigtingverkeer toelaat. “Die pad was vir verkeer van Hotazel af na Kuruman gesluit. “ ’n Wit bakkie en ’n swaar voertuig het by die verkeerslig gewag vir die aankomende verkeer van Kuruman af. “Nog ’n swaar voertuig het van agter
DIE Upington-kampus van die Noord-Kaapse Landelike VOO-kollege (NCR FET) was die gasheer vir 85 dosente van vyf kampusse in die Noord-Kaap. Dosente van die vyf verskillende kollegekampusse in die Noord-Kaap het vir ’n week lange indaba op Upington byeengekom. Dié dosente van die Kathu-, Kuruman-, Namakwaland- en De Aar-kampus het saam met dosente van die Upington-kampus saamgetrek om te werk aan die voortgesette gehalte-onderrig wat op al die kampusse gebied word. Petro Diedericks, hoofkoördineerder van dié indaba, het gesê dit was ’n eerste in sy soort vir die kollege, maar dat dit ’n reuse-sukses was en dat die doelwitte van die indaba beslis bereik is. Die indaba was ’n projek om gehalte-onderrig en -opleiding aan al die kampusse van die Noord-Kaapse Landelike VOO-kollege in die Noord-Kaap te verseker en om standaardisering tussen die vyf kampusse wat gehalte-onderrig, assesse-
ring en eksamens insluit, reg te kry. “Ek wil graag die passie vir onderwys terugbring en daardeur ook ons kollege se slaagsyfer verbeter,” het Diedericks gesê. Daar is ook na al die knelpunte op die verskillende kampusse gekyk, oplossings is gesoek en 2014 se jaarbeplanning is opgestel. Al die dosente het met ’n volledige en gestandaardiseerde jaarplan en gemotiveerd na hul onderskeie kampusse teruggekeer. Sprekers soos Nadine Pote, direkteur van nasionale eksamens van die departement van hoër onderwys, en Melanie Vermaak, akademiese hoof van die Valsbaai-kollege, was van die uitgelese sprekers wat die dosente toegespreek het. Tydens dié week het 40 administratiewe personeellede van die onderskeie kampusse ook opleiding ontvang. Die indaba is met ’n kleurryke spogaand afgesluit waartydens al die kampusse se jaaroorsigte gelewer is en Percy Sago, uitvoerende hoof van die Noord-Kaapse Landelike VOO-kollege, sy visie vir 2014 bekend gestel het.
DOSENTE van die vyf NoordKaapse kampusse van die NoordKaapse Landelike VOOkollege het in Desember vir ’n week lange indaba op Upington byeengekom. Altesaam 85 dosente het dié indaba bygewoon. Foto: Verskaf
gekom, nie gestop nie en toe teen die stilstaande swaar voertuig en bakkie gebots,” sê Koopman. “Die bestuurder van die swaa rvoertuig het met die impak beheer oor die voertuig verloor en teen die wit VW Polo vasgejaag.” Die oorledene was in die opgefrommelde Polo. Die ongeluk het omstreeks 14:00 gebeur.
Kampusse byeen vir indaba
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NC gets its 1st yogi bar WAKABERRY, the much-loved and massively successful self-serve frozen yoghurt brand, opened their first store in Upington (and in the Northern Cape) on Friday. The froyo brand was the first self-serve frozen yoghurt bar on the South African market and have always prided themselves on making sure their yoghurt is 100% real dairy (no powdered yoghurt for these yoghurt fundis), from some of the best organic dairy farms in the country. Customers, or Wakafans as they are affectionately known, can swirl their own yoghurt and then dispense their own toppings from the famous and sumptuous Wakaberry toppings bars. There are over 50 froyo flavours to choose from and these are rotated weekly in each store. Wakafans can log onto the Wakaberry website or mobi site to see what flavours their local store is swirling that week. “Wakaberry has always been about more than just really good frozen yoghurt,” says co-founder Michele Fourie. “We have striven to create a brand that inspires loyalty and fun. Our stores are destinations where families and friends come to enjoy a top notch product at their leisure, in their own way.” Wakaberry Upington opened on Friday 13 December at 09:00 and the first 50 people through the doors received Wakaberry prize packs. This opening took their store count to 31 locations in seven provinces.
Roads upgraded
KUMBA IRON ORE’S Sishen Mine invested R17 million in the Gamagara Municipality’s project to upgrade the Hendrik van Eck Road between Ian Fleming Road and the R380 (Dibeng Road) intersections. This project included the widening of Hendrik van Eck Road, a bell mouth at the R380 intersection, paving on the side of the road, new street light poles, a bus bay and median islands. The road surface has also been overlaid with a pre-mix tar surface. This project also sees Kathu’s first traffic lights come to life. There is a set of traffic lights at the Ian Fleming intersection, the R380 intersection and at the entrance to the mine. “The traffic lights will be operational after the demarcation of the roads is completed. The project was delayed by the recent rain but should be completed by 20 December, weather permitting. Please take note of this and adhere to traffic regulations concerning traffic lights. “We are right on target and within budget on this construction project,” says Hendrik Smit, civil engineer at the Sishen Mine’s Small Business Hub and project manager of the Hendrik van Eck Road construction. “Kumba is proud to be an investor and partner in this project to ensure a safer road for our employees and stakeholders. “On behalf of the mine and the municipality I would like to thank the road users for their patience and co-operation during this construction time,” concluded Smit.
LONG queues formed in front of Wakaberry on Friday when the first Wakaberry in the Northern Cape had opened in the Kalahari Mall.
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Geseënde Kersfees Egtheid van fees ontbreek Meris Kocks
KERSFEES het deur die eeue heen ’n belangrike plek in die hart van families, kerke en gemeenskappe gekry, maar tog is die feestyd een van frustrasie, hartseer en ’n groot lawaai. En aan die einde daarvan wag die skuldberaders om hulp weens dié onverantwoordelikheid te verleen. Kersfees is veronderstel om gesinstyd en ’n diepe bepeinsing te wees oor die Wonder wat in Betlehem plaasgevind het. Maar hedendaags ontbreek die egtheid van Kersfees in harte en gemeenskappe. Geen wonder nie dat jaar ná jaar soveel ellende, padsterftes, sedeloosheid, selfdoodneigings, losbandigheid, onvergenoegdheid en leegheid in huise en gemeenskappe oor die Kerstyd heen inkruip. Dan wonder ek of Jesus trots sou wees op sulke feesvieringe wat in skrille kontras staan met die eenvoud en betekenis van die Betlehem-gebeure. Andersyds word die Kerstyd gekenmerk deur die skiet van vuurwerk. Herhaaldelik is daar geskryf en gewaarsku oor die gevare wat die onwettige skiet van vuurwerk vir troeteldiere en mense inhou, maar skynbaar val dit op dowe ore. Slegs mense wat gelisensieerd is om vuurwerk te mag
skiet kan dit doen. Wetgewing vereis dat die skiet van vuurwerk onder toesig geskied. Dit moet ook ongeveer 500 m buite die beboude gebiede geskiet word. Hier moet die munisipale rade hul regulasies in plek hê en met die polisie saamwerk om die geraasoorlas te onderdruk. Myns insiens is dit onverantwoordelik van ouers om vuurwerk te koop sodat hulle en hul kinders op dié manier die “Stille Tyd” kan geniet. Hierdie onverantwoordelike individue besef nie watter invloed hul optrede op troeteldiere, bejaardes, babas en families het nie wat ver gereis het om gehaltetyd saam met hul geliefdes deur te bring. Diere word so die skrik op die lyf gejaag dat hulle oor heinings en mure spring en só erg beseer word wat groot uitgawes vir eienaars meebring. In demokratiese gemeenskappe, gerugsteun deur humanistiese wetgewing, het hierdie onverantwoordelike individue dinge soos respek vir jou medemens, eerbied en waarde vir geestelike dae vergeet. Aan die vooraand van Kersfees word baie planne gemaak – sommige edel, maar ook ander wat die Christusfees in ’n aardse fees gaan verander.
Moenie diere vergeet Lizette Slabber
“BAIE mense maak nie voorsiening vir hul troeteldiere terwyl hulle met vakansie is nie.” Só sê Sharon Minders van die Animal Welfare Society van Upington. Die Kalahari Bulletin het by haar gaan hoor hoe mense vir hul troeteldiere kan sorg terwyl hulle by die see is en vuurwerk Oujaarsaand afgeskiet gaan word. Volgens Minders is dit nie genoeg om net ’n kosbak met baie kos in vir die diere agter te laat nie. “Soms eet die diere die kos binne die eerste twee dae op en ly dan vir die res van die vakansie honger.” Dit gebeur ook dikwels dat hulle die waterbak omstamp en dan van
die dors vrek. Eienaars moet hul diere in die sorg van ’n betroubare persoon laat wat ten minste daagliks by die diere sal inloer om seker te maak hulle het genoeg kos en water. Maak ook seker alle honde en katte kan maklik geïdentifiseer word. Plaas jou nommer van jou veearts, enige dierebeskermingsvereniging en ander noodnommers op die yskas sodat jou diereversor-
ger vinnig hulp kan verkry indien jou troeteldier siek of weg is. Vuurwerk is onwettig, maar word steeds jaarliks geskiet. Maak seker jou hond word in ’n klein, veilige kamer of die motorhuis toegemaak sodat hy nie weens skok oor die heining of deur ’n venster kan spring nie. Maak vensters en deure toe sodat hulle nie die flitse kan sien nie en speel sagte musiek om die knal te verbloem. Kalmeermiddels is by veeartse beskikbaar. Katte reageer nie goed op kalmeermiddels nie, maar kan in ’n klein, donker kamer gesit word. Rig navrae aan Minders by 079-9863635.
HONDE en katte kry baie swaar oor die Kerstyd wanneer hul eienaars op vakansie gaan en mense vuurwerk op Oujaarsaand skiet. Lees dié berig vir wenke oor hoe jy seker kan maak jou troeteldier kry die beste sorg oor Kersfees. Foto: Verskaf
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Geseënde Kersfees Beveilig só jou huis en ontspan die vakansie Lizette Slabber BAIE mense gebruik die weke rondom Kersfees en Nuwejaarsdag om ’n welverdiende vakansie te geniet of familie te besoek. Die groot aantal huise wat dan leeg staan, is ’n groot versoeking vir diewe om by in te breek. Die Kalahari Bulletin het by kapt. Jacques September van die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) op Upington gaan kers opsteek oor hoe ’n
mens jou huis kan beveilig terwyl jy lekker op die strand lê. September versoek huiseienaars om in die feesstyd misdaadbewus te wees, omdat inbrekers gewoonlik die tyd van die jaar baie bedrywig is. Huiseienaars wat met vakansie vertrek, word versoek om hul wonings by die naaste polisiekantoor aan te meld sodat die wonings deur die polisie besoek kan word. Gereelde aflewering van byvoorbeeld
soos koerante moet vooraf gestaak word, omdat onafgehaalde koerante ’n teken is dat niemand tuis is nie. Eienaars kan hul wonings beveilig deur veiligheidshekke by alle toegangsdeure en diefwering by alle vensters aan te bring. Enige gereedskap wat inbrekers kan gebruik om toegang te verkry tot die woning moet weggebêre word. ’n Buurman of familielid kan ook versoek word om ’n ogie oor die woning
te hou en dit daagliks te besoek om pos te verwyder en om die sproeiers en ligte aan en af te skakel om die idee te skep dat daar mense tuis is. Mense wat doelloos in woonbuurte ronddrentel, se teenwoordigheid moet onverwyld by die naaste polisiekantoor aangemeld word. Gereelde patrollies sal in die woonbuurte gedoen word om inbrekers af te skrik. Rig verdere navrae aan September by 054-337-3442.
Drive safely Lizette Slabber SO many Kalahari Bulletin readers will be on the road over the Christmas season visiting family or going on holiday. Bulletin asked Kia Motors Upington for advice on making sure your car is roadworthy and your family safe while driving long distances on very busy roads. Ismail Karrim, regional manager of Kia and a father himself, suggests that motorists carry out a quick 101-point check at an authorised dealer before departing. This will ensure all basic items such as brakes, wipers, tyres, all engine fluids and all electrical components as well as all safety items are checked for the long trip. “I would always get my car booked in at an authorised car dealer for the safety check . . . be it for a trip more than 100 km or a 1 000 km. The lives of my family as well as other motorists and pedestrians are most important,” he said. When you are on the road, especially during a long journey, plan breaks in between and make sure those breaks are longer than 15 minutes. When you stop at a filling station, check basic items such as the tyre pressure, wipers and all engine fluids. Make sure your vehicle is not overloaded and try to use the given capacity of loading for your vehicle. When towing a trailer or caravan make sure to check all towing accessories are in working order and the trailers and caravans must be roadworthy and licensed. “Please remember the baby seat and make sure all passengers are wearing their seatbelts at all times,” he added. We wish all our readers a safe journey.
In verwondering MIAMARIE HALL staar verwonderd na die ster boop die reusekers boom in die Kalahari Mall. Foto: Lizette Slabber
Beskerm teen son Lizette Slabber SON, see en Kersfees. Geen tyd gedurende die jaar is só lekker soos die somerdae rondom Kersfees nie. Dit is egter nie net waatlemoeneet-tyd en ooreet-tyd nie, dit is ook dié tyd van die jaar dat mense versigtig vir die gevare van sonbrand moet wees. Die Kalahari Bulletin het by Chrisna Roos van die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (Kansa) op Upington gaan uitvind hoe
OM nou in die strate van Upington rond te ry is soos om in ’n fee tjiewêreld te beweeg. Baie huise is pragtig met Kersliggies ver sier. Hierdie mense het hul tuinmuur in ’n pragtige reënboog verander. Foto: Lizette Slabber
mense hulself teen die gevare van sonbrand kan beskerm. Gebruik altyd ’n sonskerm met ’n sonbeskermingsfaktor (SBF) van 20 tot 50. Mense met ligte velle moet eerder ’n SBF van 30 tot 50 aanwend en maak seker jou sonroom dra die Kansa-seël van erkenning. Die Kansa-seël verskyn op alle goedgekeurde sonskermprodukte. Dit waarborg dat die vervaardigers van hierdie produkte aan streng kriteria soos deur Kansa bepaal, voldoen.
Dra ook diggeweefde materiaalhoede met wye rande. Vermy pette en hoede wat nie die nek en ore beskerm nie. Dra sonbrille met ’n UV-beskermingsfaktor van 400. Die Kansa UV-Slim-armbande kan ook by die Kansa-kantoor gekoop word. Die bandjies word donkerder soos die bestralingsgevaar verhoog en is beskikbaar in verskillende groottes sodat kinders dit ook kan dra. Rig navrae aan die Kansa-kantoor op Upington by 054-332-4937.
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Geseënde Kersfees
Kersvader kom kuier Lizette Slabber DIE Kabouterland-kleuterskool het verlede Vrydag vir die jaar gesluit en Kersvader genooi om die laaste dag ekstra spesiaal te maak. Terwyl al die kabouters vir Kersvader gewag het, het hulle vir die Kalahari Bulletin vertel Kersvader bly daar waar daar baie sneeu is. Grindlee Feris het geweet Kersvader gee vir al die kinders presente uit sy groot, rooi sak. Gene du Toit was baie slim en het geweet dat ons vir mekaar presente gee omdat Liewe Jesus vir ons as ’n geskenk gegee is. Al die meisietjies wou graag pophuise en oorringe hê, terwyl Grindlee eerder ’n Xbox en Jaydee Visagie ’n regte egte leeu wil hê. En die leeu mag nie ’n pop wees nie. Zaday Coetzee wil graag ’n quadbike hê waarop hy belowe het hy sal nie wild ry nie. Toe Kersvader met sy wit baard en groot rooi sak vol verrassings inkom, het die ogies gestraal. Dis beslis die lekkerste manier om ’n skoolafsluiting te vier.
AL die kabouters van Kabouterlandkleuterskool voor die Kersboom.
Foto’s: Lizette Slabber
WILLIAM KELLAN staar in verwondering na Kersvader wat by die deur instap.
Feestelike kos vir die Kerstyd Lizette Slabber DALENE NEL van die Upington-slaghuis deel graag die volgende drie resepte met die Kalahari Bulletin se lesers. Sy maak dit al jare uit haar ou, geliefde staatmaker-kookboek. Die gevulde skaaprol is eie aan die Kerstyd met sy feestydspeserye en die mousse is perfek vir ontbyt of nagereg. Die mosterdvrugte is veral lekker saam met koue vleis.
MAZURKASTRAAT is weer prentjie mooi. Elke jaar versier die inwoners van Mazurkastraat hul huise met die mooiste Kersversierings. Die Kersliggies veran der die straat in ’n feetjiemooi towerwê reld. Dié Kersvader wink boop een van die huise in die straat. Foto: Lizette Slabber
GEVULDE SKAAPROL Vulsel: Braai 2 gekapte uie in 30 ml olyfolie. Voeg 1 vet, gekapte knoffelhuisie en ’n knippie sout by en braai tot sag en deurskynend. Voeg by: 75 g basmati-rys 2,5 ml borrie knippie fyn kruinaeltjies 2,5 ml fyn koljander 1,25 ml fyn gemmer 5 ml fyn komyn sap van 1 suurlemoen 150 ml water Kook 10 minute teen ’n baie lae hitte. Verwyder van plaat.
Berei voor: 125 g gekapte dadels 40 g neute 60 g bessies Meng vulsel deur met vurk. Geur vleis met mengsel van meel, komyn, sout en peper en vul vleis. Verhit saam in oondpan: 125 ml wit wyn 125 ml water 1½ teelepel sout 30 ml olyfolie 4 knoffelhuisies 2 lourierblare 1 kaneelstokkie Plaas vleis in warm mengsel – bedek met tinfoelie. Bak in warm oond teen 200 ºC. JOGURTMOUSSE MET BESSIE-KOMPOT Spons: 18,75 ml gelatien oor 50 ml koue water Verhit in mikrogolfoond om op te los. Meng: 200 g volroom-jogurt 50 g suiker gelatienmengsel
Vou in: 150 g room, geklits Kompot: Kook saam: 50 ml wit wyn 50 ml water 30 ml suiker ½ kaneelstokkie 250g bessies Roer 5 ml mielieblompasta by en kook. Verwyder kaneelstokkie en voeg 250 g bessies by. Verhit totdat dit kook en laat afkoel. Bedien lepelsvol mousse met kompot. MOSTERDVRUGTE Kook saam: 1 kg gemengde vrugte, bedek met water 30 ml heuning 1 suurlemoen se skil en sap Kook 30 minute oor matige hitte en dreineer. Laat heeltemal afkoel. Kook: 250 ml wit wyn 720 ml heuning met 1/3 tot stroop verminder. Voeg by: 60 ml fyngemaalde mosterdsade by. Laat afkoel en voeg by vrugte. Bottel.
Kies lamsboud met skop Lizette Slabber DIE personeellede van die departement van ekonomiese ontwikkeling en toerisme se Upington-kantoor het die resep uit die tydskrif Kuier proef gestel. Volgens hulle is dit die ideale vleisgereg om aan die Kersete ’n bietjie oemf te verleen. 3 eetlepels olyfolie 1 groterige lamsboud 3 groterige knoffelhuisies, geskil, gekneus en fyngekap
1 rooi brandrissie, in stukkies gekap, pitte en al ’n gemmerknol van ongeveer 3 cm, geskil en in stukkies gekap gerasperde skil van 1 suurlemoen 13 geskilde klein uitjies of 3 tot 4 groterige uie, in kwarte gesny 1 koppie sterk swart koffie 1 eetlepel room 1 eetlepel bruinsuiker ½ koppie rosyntjies Sout en varsgemaalde peper Verhit die olyfolie in ’n swaarboompot en braai die lamsboud
alkant bruin. Voeg die knoffel, rissie, gemmer, suurlemoenskil en uie by en braai so ’n rukkie. Maak die koffie met die room en suiker aan. Gooi die koppie roomkoffie by die boud en voeg die rosyntjies by. Geur met sout en peper. Bedek die pot met ’n styfpassende deksel en sit in ’n voorverhitte oond van 180°C vir 1½ tot 2 uur of totdat die boud gaar na jou smaak is.
DIE personeellede van die departement van ekonomiese ontwikkeling en toerisme se Upingtonkantoor wens almal ’n baie geseënde Kersfees en ’n voorspoedige Nuwe jaar toe. Foto: Lizette Slabber
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DEPARTMENT OF ENviRONMENT AND NATuRE cONsERvATiON DIRECTOR: PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT
SALARY: R771 306 - R908 571 PER ANNUM/REFERENCE: PAM01/12/2013 SALARY LEVEL: LEVEL 13/CENTRE: KIMBERLEY
Requirements: • An appropriate Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences / National Diploma in Nature Conservation or equivalent qualification • Sound knowledge of biodiversity conservation and experience in development of policies, implementation and compliance of biodiversity-related legislation is essential • Good managerial, organizational, planning, communication, interpersonal and administrative skills • Knowledge of financial management and HRM • Experience in or an advanced knowledge of the implementation of Convention on International trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES); Convention on Biodiversity (CBD), Convention on Ramsar Sites etc • and the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) • National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (NEMPAA) and its associated regulations • National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA) and its associated regulations. National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act (NEM: ICMA) • Advanced knowledge of sustainable use of natural resources, alien and invasive species, threatened or protected species and CITES species • Sound knowledge of coastal management • The ability to manage different entities • Be in possession of a valid driver’s license. Duties: • The successful candidate will be required to manage the Directorate • Development, alignment and review of the Directorates plans and budgets • Organising, supervision, allocation, utilization, care and or development of human, financial, technological, physical and logistical resources allocated to the Directorate • Performance management, reporting and communication on the Directorate • Overall operations as well as the implementation and monitoring of the Chief Directorate’s annual performance and operational plans • Development and implementation of policies, strategies, projects, programmes, procedures, practices and standards that facilitate effective and efficient performance and quality services by the Directorate • Manage, guide and direct the provision of Conservation Services and Agencies as outlined in the Department’s Annual Performance and Operational Plans • Manage, guide and direct the provision of Compliance and Enforcement operations, services and functions as outlined in the Department’s Annual Performance and Operational Plans • Manage, guide and direct the provision of Permit Administration and Coastal management operations, services and functions as outlined in the Department’s Annual Performance and Operational Plans • Manage guide and direct the provision of Biodiversity Information Management operations, services and functions as outlined in the Department’s Annual Performance and Operational Plans • Coordinating, supporting and guiding inter-governmental and inter-sectoral integration, cooperation and collaboration in respect of the Chief Directorate’s Services and functions within the Northern Cape Province • Undertake coalface visits aimed at improving service delivery in the spirit of the Batho Pele Strategy and Khaedu Programme. Please note that successful candidates will be subjected to the SMS competency assessment test. Enquiries: The Head of Department: Mr D. van Heerden at (053) 807 7300 DIRECTORATE: BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR: COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT REFERENCE: BIODIV 02/12/2013/POST LEVEL: LEVEL 13 SALARY: R771 306 - R908 571 PER ANNUM/CENTRE: KIMBERLEY
REQUIREMENTS: • An appropriate degree of Natural/ Human or Biological Science in or equivalent tertiary qualification in Geographical or Environmental Management • A Minimum of 10 years relevant experience • Sound knowledge of biodiversity conservation and experience in policy development, implementation and compliance of biodiversity related legislation • Strategic capabilities and leadership • People management and Empowerment • Financial management • Project management • Client orientation and customer focus • Good communication skills; Interpersonal skills • Strong analytical skills and Computer literacy • Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license • Experience in and advanced knowledge of the applicable legislation regulating biodiversity management, eg. National Environmental Management Act, CITES, Convention on Biodiversity (CBD), National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act (NEM: ICMA) and other related legislation and regulations • A valid driver’s license. DUTIES: • The successful candidate will be required to: Manage Compliance monitoring and Enforcement services • The monitoring of compliance and enforcement of environmental legislation, biodiversity authorization/permits and coastal zone permits and regulations • Ensure the development of a compliance monitoring and enforcement information management and reporting system • Ensure the planning, implementation of monitoring activities, inspections and audits • Manage and consult on the formulation of policies, legislation, guidelines, norms and standards, and strategies • Submit inputs to national legislation/policies • Provide strategic guidance and leadership to the directorate • Develop legislation, policies, procedures, systems and guidelines to guide environmental decisions • Development of strategic and operational plans of the Directorate • Ensure compilation of and submit monthly and quarterly progress and technical reports • Ensure sound financial management and compliance with legislation and regulative frameworks • Monitoring and evaluation against set goals and targets • Manage Human Resource and Financial resources of the Directorate Please note that successful candidates will be subjected to the SMS competency assessment test. Enquiries: The Head of Department: Mr D. van Heerden at (053) 807 7300
DIRECTOR: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES SALARY: R771 306 - R908 571 PER ANNUM (LEVEL SMS GRADE A - LEVEL 13) REFERENCE: BIODIV01/01/2012 (CENTRE: KIMBERLEY)
Requirements: • An appropriate Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences/Environmental Management or equivalent qualification • Sound knowledge of environmental-related legislation is essential: which include the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (Act 107 of 1998) and its Regulations of 2006 and 2010 • Air Quality Act (AQA) (Act 39 of 2004) • National Environment Management: Waste Act (NEM:WA) (Act 59 of 2008) • Good managerial, organizational, planning, communication, interpersonal and administrative skills • Knowledge of financial management and HRM • Experience in or an advanced knowledge of the The South African Constitution (Act 108 of 1996) • Public Service Act (PSA) (Act 103 of 1999) • Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)(Act 1 of 1999) and Treasury Regulations • Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) (Act 3 of 2000) • Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) (Act 2 of 2000) • Be in possession of a valid driver’s license. Duties: • Development, alignment and review of the Directorate’s Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plan, Operational Plans and budgets • Effective and efficient supervision, allocation, utilization, care and or development of all resources allocated to the Directorate • Effective performance management of the Directorate • Provision of all Directorate specific services at national, provincial, district and local levels • Coordination, support and guidance regarding inter-governmental and inter-sectoral integration, cooperation and collaboration on EQM and related matters and services in the Northern Cape Province • Development, alignment and review of the Directorate’s Plans and budgets • Organizing, supervision, allocation, utilization, care and or development of human, financial, technological, physical and logistical resources • Performance management of reporting and communication on the Directorate • Manage, guide and direct the provision of Environmental Impact operations, services and functions • Manage, guide and direct the provision of Air Quality and Climate Change management operations, services and functions • Manage, guide and direct the provision of Pollution and Waste management operations, services and functions • Undertake coalface visits aimed at improving service delivery in the spirit of the Batho Pele Strategy and Khaedu Programme Please note that successful candidates will be subjected to the SMS competency assessment test. Enquiries: The Head of Department: Mr D. van Heerden at (053) 807 7300 DIRECTORATE: CHIEF DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
REGIONAL MANAGER (5 POSITIONS)
SALARY: R495 603 – R 583 800 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 11) REFERENCE/STATION: •CORP/01/2013 (KIMBERLEY: FRANCES BAARD) •CORP/02/2013 (DE AAR: PIXLEY KA SEME) •CORP/03/2013 (SPRINGBOK: NAMAKWA) •CORP/04/2013 (UPINGTON: ZF MCGAWU) •CORP/05/2013 (KURUMAN: JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE)
Requirements: • An appropriate degree/three-year recognised National Diploma in Administration or equivalent qualification with 3-5 years’ experience / Grade 12 with 10 years’ experience • 3 years' practical administration experience in a managerial position • Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act 103 of 1994 and Public Service Resolutions • Sound knowledge in development of policies/implementation strategies • A good understanding of financial, budgeting and procurement systems, and the relevant policies • Computer skills and records keeping • Knowledge and acts that inform training and development • Management skills and problem solving skills • Client orientation and customer focus • Data system maintenance • Project management, research and analytical skills • Communication, interpersonal skills and networking skills • In-depth knowledge of the PERSAL, BAS and LOGIS system • A valid driver’s license. Duties: • Managing the regional office • Rendering of support services to the Directorates: Biodiversity Management, Environmental Quality and Environmental Empowerment Services • The rendering of a Human resource management services, Financial Management, provisioning of Corporate Support Services • The overall management of the regional staff and overseeing the work of the different directorates • The facilitation of regular liaison with the public stakeholders, political and community organisations • The coordination and organising of events of the department, e.g. campaigns, national days and other public events • Acceptance of responsibility to manage human resources, administration, planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation of activities and contribute to sound financial and budget management • Analyse District and Local Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) at municipal level for environmental content as per legislative requirement • Facilitate intergovernmental coordination and ensure cooperative governance and integration of DENC plans, programmes, projects, tools and legislation into IDPs • Reliablity to participate in Local, District and National Government Fora. Enquiries: Mr. PR Mogotsi, Tel. (053) 807 7300 DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT SUB-DIRECTORATE: IMPACT MANAGEMENT
CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A: IMPACT MANAGEMENT REFERENCE: IMPACT01/12/2013 SALARY: R331 566 – R 379 107 PER ANNUM / STATION: KIMBERLEY
Requirements: • Relevant Degree in Environmental Management/ Environmental Science or equivalent in natural, physical, engineering and planning fields • A valid drivers’ license • Good working knowledge of NEMA (Act 107 of 1998), ECA, Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2006 and other related environmental regulations governing development impact, • Good working knowledge of impact management best practice, • basic knowledge of: public administration, financial management, human resource management, project management, • Presentation skills • Computer literacy • Interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently and in a team • Good facilitation skills • Good verbal and written communication skills • At least 2 years’ experience in EIAs or environmental management or related field Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible to: • Review and evaluate environmental impact assessment reports and development control applications including EMPs and mining related EMPRs • Provide comments, recommendations, technical and specialist inputs on all environmental impact management aspects of project including complex and controversial projects • Undertake awareness and education programmes related to environmental impact processes and amongst consultants, developers, government departments, local communities and the general public (i.e. procedural steps and description of legal mandate) • Initiate, plan, coordinate and participate in specially assigned projects (e.g. EMF, administrative guidelines) • Liaise with the relevant provincial, national and international organisations and specialists groups on issues related to environmental impact management • Assist in undertaking administrative and supervisory duties. Enquiries: Mr B Fisher, Tel. (053) 807 7470 DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT SUB-DIRECTORATE: IMPACT MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION) GRADE: C SALARY RANGE: R 249 876 – R 317 076.00 REFERENCE: EQM03/12/2013 (CENTRE: KIMBERLEY)
Requirements: • A degree in Environmental Management/Environmental Science or equivalent in the natural, physical, engineering and planning fields • A valid driver’s license • Good working knowledge of NEMA (Act 107 of 1998), ECA, Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2006 and other related environmental regulations governing development impact • A good working knowledge of impact management best practice • Basic knowledge of: public administration, financial management, human resource management, project management, presentation skills, computer literacy, interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently and in a team, and good facilitation skills • Good verbal and written communication skills • Must have at
least 2 years' experience in EIAs or environmental management or related field. Duties: Review and evaluate environmental impact assessment reports and development control applications including EMPs and mining related EMPRs • Provide comments, recommendations, technical and specialist inputs on all environmental impact management’s aspects of projects including complex and controversial projects • undertake awareness and education programmes related to environmental impact management process amongst consultants, developers, government departments, local communities, and the general public(i.e. procedural steps and description of legal mandate) • Initiate, plan, coordinate and participate in specially assigned projects (e.g. EMF, administrative guidelines) • Liaise with relevant provincial, national and international organizations and specialists groups on issues related to environmental impact management • Assist in undertaking administrative and supervisory duties. Enquiries: Mr B. Fisher, Tel. (053) 807 7469 DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT SUB- DIRECTORATE: WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE C: WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT SALARY: R 249 876 – R 317 076 PER ANNUM REFERENCE: EQM01/12/2013 (STATION: UPINGTON (ZF MCGAWU REGION))
Requirements: • Relevant Diploma / Degree in Environmental or Natural Sciences with 6 years appropriate experience • Sound interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) • Administrative abilities • Computer literacy (including database management) • Knowledge of environmental management, including waste management • Knowledge of environmental legislation, policies, and regulations • Ability to plan and organize activities • Report writing • Experience in environmental impact management and waste management permitting / licensing • Knowledge of hazardous waste and / or chemical pollution management • Experience in facilitation of public participation processes • a Valid code 08 (EB) driver’s license. Duties: • Assist and support with developing and implementing measures and programs that give effect to Integrated Waste Management Planning in a holistic and sustainable manner, thereby promoting Integrated Waste Management • To develop, manage and facilitate the efficient and effective implementation of measures and systems to regulate waste management facilities through licensing and auditing • To facilitate, assess, monitor and evaluate the development and the implementation of provincial, municipal and industry waste management plans • Assist and support the Department of Health on Health Care Risk Waste Management. Enquiries: Mr B Fisher, Tel. (053) 807 7430 DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT SUB- DIRECTORATE: WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A: WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT SALARY: R 180 903 – R 200 769 PER ANNUM REFERENCE: EQM02/12/2013 (CENTRE: DE AAR (PIXLEY KA SEME REGION))
Requirements: • The applicant must be in possession of an appropriate three year tertiary qualification in the Environmental Management or Natural Sciences or an equivalent qualification • 3 years’ experience in the field of Environmental Management • Administrative abilities • Computer literacy (including database management) • Knowledge of environmental management, including waste management • Knowledge of environmental legislation, policies, and regulations • Ability to plan and organize activities • Report writing skills • Experience in waste management permitting / licensing • Knowledge of hazardous waste and / or chemical pollution management • A valid code 08 (EB) driver’s license Duties: • Assist and support with developing and implementing measures and programs that give effect to Integrated Waste Management Planning in a holistic and sustainable manner, thereby promoting Integrated Waste Management • Manage and facilitate efficient audits to monitor and regulate waste management facilities and respond to pollution and waste incidents and complaints • Process applications for authorizations / Permits / Licences related to pollution and waste management • Facilitate and conduct workshops with stakeholders on pollution and waste management processes and legislation • Perform Administrative related duties. Enquiries: Mr B. Fisher, Tel. (053) 807 7469 DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENTAL EMPOWERMENT SERVICES DIVISION: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS RAISING
CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A: EDUCATION AND AWARENESS RAISING REFERENCE: EES/ 01/12/2013 SALARY: R331 566 – R379 107 PER ANNUM (CENTRE: DE AAR)
Requirements: • An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification or equivalent qualification in natural science or educational fields • 5 years’ relevant experience • Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and presentation skills; Office Administration; Human Resource Management and budgeting abilities • Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher • Knowledge of environmental laws and the national education system • a valid driver’s license and good driving skills are essential. Duties: • Manage and develop environmental capacity building programmes for formal and informal education structures • Ensure the promotion of environmental awareness programmes • Manage and develop educational resource material • Develop and implement environmental capacity building and awareness strategies • Assist with strategic planning, annual planning, budget, expenditure control of the Unit • Supervise regional environmental officers • Liaise with relevant stakeholders, other government departments and possible funders • Represent the Department and Unit on relevant committees. Enquiries: Mr. L. Abrahams Tel: 053 8077 430 (office hours) DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENTAL EMPOWERMENT SERVICES DIVISION: EDUCATION AND AWARENESS-RAISING
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: PRODUCTION GRADE A-B SALARY: R 180 903 – R 200 769 PER ANNUM REFERENCE/CENTRE: • EES02/12/2013 (UPINGTON: ZF MCGAWU) • EES 03/12/2013 (KIMBERLEY)
Requirements: • An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification in the natural science or education field • At least 1 year experience in the field of Environmental Education and/or Education • Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills • computer literacy • a Valid driver’s license and good driving skills are essential. Duties: • Implement environmental education programmes to assist with the integration of environmental education into formal education structures • Identify, conduct and facilitate environmental awareness campaigns for the general public and relevant stakeholders • Facilitate/conduct the celebration of international and national environmental days • Assist with the development and implementation of environmental programmes to the youth • Assist with the development and distribution of resource and learning material • Foster working relationships with other government departments and relevant stakeholders to promote environmental education and awareness • Perform administrative and relevant related functions. Enquiries: Mrs. E Groeners at (053) – 807 7430 DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, PLANNING AND COORDINATION SUB DIRECTORATE: INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION, SPATIAL AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A-B SALARY: R 180 903 – R 200 769 PER ANNUM REFERENCE: ICSDP 01/12/2013 - CENTRE : DE AAR (PIXLEY KA SEME REGION)
Requirements: • Relevant Degree(s)/National Diploma (s) in Environmental Management and/or Natural Science • At least three years’ experience in environmental management • Possession of a valid unendorsed code 8 (EB) drivers’ license • Job knowledge of Intergovernmental Relations, Project Management, Sustainable Spatial and Development Planning, Millennium Development Goals, Environmental challenges at local, national and international level, • Integrated Environmental Management (IEM) Process, National and Provincial SOE Report/Outlook, • Environmental Implementation Plan and IDP Environmental Toolkit, Environmental Law and Regulations [especially NEMA and Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act] and IEM Tools • Computer literate • Sound interpersonal and communication (written and verbal), report writing, organizational, planning and disciplinary skills • Ability to apply analytical and innovative thinking to the planning, development and environmental processes. Duties: • Acceptance of responsibility to manage human resources, administration, planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation of activities and contribute to sound financial and budget management • Analyse District and Local Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) at municipal level for environmental content as per legislative requirement • Facilitate intergovernmental coordination and ensure cooperative governance and integration of DENC plans, programmes, projects, tools and legislation into IDPs • Reliability to participate in Local, District and National Government Fora, • Compile DENC Action Plan and update progress on all relevant environmental matters raised • Provide hands on support to all municipalities in the N. Cape with their IDPs and sector plans • Compile and submit good quality reports related to: Fora attended, Environmental Implementation Plan, State of the Environment Outlook, Integrated Development Plans, Outcome 10, Programme of Action, Working Group 3 and others. Enquiries: Ms Raylene Nel, Tel. (053) 807 7300/35 or Mrs Elise Lameyer, Tel. (053) 8077300/74 DIRECTORATE: COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT SUB DIRECTORATE : ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT
CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A: ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT SALARY: R 331 566 – 379 107 PER ANNUM REFERENCE: ENF01/12/2013 (CENTRE: KIMBERLEY)
Requirements: • A 3-year Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent qualification • 5 years' investigations experience • 5 years' supervisory experience • Excellent working knowledge of the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998) and Regulations, National Environment Management: Air Quality Act (39 of 2004), National Environment Management: Air Quality Act (59 of 2008) and Regulations and other related acts and regulations • Good managerial, report writing , organisational, administrative and financial management skills • Designation as an Environmental Management Inspector will be an added advantage • Possession of an unendorsed driver’s license • Applicant must be willing to travel long distances. Duties: • Manage the Environmental Enforcement Unit • Undertake investigations of complaints/transgressions in respect of environmental law contraventions • Coordinate the undertaking of criminal prosecutions with the SAPS and NPA • Plan and execute law enforcement operations • Ensure proper record keeping of Environmental Crime Statistics and compilation of relevant National and Provincial reports. Enquiries: Mr O.T. Gaoraelwe, Tel. (053) 807 7437 DIRECTORATE: COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT SUB-DIRECTORATE: BIODIVERSITY COMPLIANCE MONITORING
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A- B: BIODIVERSITY COMPLIANCE MONITORING SALARY: R180 903 – 200 769 PER ANNUM - REFERENCE/CENTRE: •ENF02/12/2013UPINGTON (ZF MCGAWU) •ENF02/12/2013 (KIMBERLEY)
Requirements: • 3-year tertiary qualification in Nature Conservation or equivalent degree in Natural Science • Good working knowledge of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10 of 2004) and Regulations, National Environment Management: Protected Areas Act (57 of 2003), Northern Cape Conservation Act (9 of 2009) • Good report writing, organizational and administrative skills • Training and designation as an Environmental Management Inspector will be an added advantage • Computer literacy • Possession of an unendorsed driver’s license • Applicant must be willing to travel long distances Duties: • Perform administrative related functions • Conduct biodiversity related advisory services • Responsible for marking, tagging and micro- chipping of wild animal specimens • Provide inputs in relation to the processing and issuing of Biodiversity Permits • Render proactive and reactive Compliance Monitoring Enquiries: Mr L. Muller, Tel. (027) 341 8360 DIRECTORATE: COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT SUB-DIRECTORATE : ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A-B: ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT (2 POSTS) SALARY: R180 903 – 200 769 PER ANNUM - REFERENCE/CENTRE: •ENF/03/12/2013: KURUMAN (JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE) •ENF/04/12/2013: KIMBERLEY
Requirements: • A 3-year Bachelor’s degree in environmental management or equivalent qualification • Good working knowledge of the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998) and Regulations, National Environment Management: Air Quality Act (39 of 2004), 2010 EIA Regulations and NEMA S24G administration • Good report writing, organizational and administrative skills • Computer literacy • Excellent investigative skills • Training and designation as an Environmental Management Inspector will be an added advantage • Possession of an unendorsed driver’s license • Applicant must be willing to travel long distances. Duties: • Undertaking of proactive and reactive compliance monitoring site inspections • Respond to public complaints of non-compliance with illegal developments, pollution and waste legislation • Provide support to local municipalities on regulation of waste management activities • Report and follow up on non-compliances picked up during compliance monitoring inspections. Enquiries: Ms T. Tsimakwane, Tel: (053) 807 7440 DIRECTORATE: COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT SUB DIRECTORATE : ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A-B: ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MONITORING SALARY: R180 903 – 200 769 PER ANNUM REFERENCE: ENF05/12/2013 - CENTRE: KIMBERLEY
Requirements: • A 3 year bachelor’s degree in environmental management or equivalent qualification • Good working knowledge of the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998) and Regulations, National Environment Management: Air Quality Act (39 of 2004), 2010 EIA Regulations and NEMA S24G administration • Good report writing, organizational and administrative skills; Excellent investigative skills • Training and designation as an Environmental Management Inspector will be an added advantage • Computer literacy • Possession of an unendorsed driver’s license • Applicant must be willing to travel long distances. Duties: • Undertaking of site inspections and investigations • Drafting of legally sound Compliance Notices/ Directives • Drafting of informed recommendations on NEMA S24G applications, more specifically the EIA review of unlawful activities • Plan, coordinate and undertake Compliance Monitoring activities. Enquiries: Ms T. Tsimakwane, Tel. (053) 807 7440 DIRECTORATE: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SUB DIRECTORATE: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
ASSISTANT MANAGER: PAYMENTS
SALARY: R252 144 – R304 587 PER ANNUM REFERENCE: FIN /01/12/2013 - CENTRE: HEAD OFFICE, KIMBERLEY
Requirements: • Applicants must be in possession of a 3-year Diploma / equivalent qualification or Senior Certificate with 5 years Financial Accounting Experience in Government • Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, • Knowledge of BAS and Supply Chain Management Systems (LOGIS) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are a prerequisite • Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Standard Chart of Accounts and all Financial prescripts and guidelines • Strong communication and listening abilities • People management skills • Computer literacy (MS office package, especially Excel) • Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS) , PERSAL and LOGIS • Financial management • Performance management • Good analytical writing and reporting skills • Interpretation of financial data and transforming it into management reports • Knowledge and application of relevant legislation/policies • Good knowledge of the Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA) • Knowledge of compilation of Annual Financial Statements • Personal attributes: • Strategic and visionary leadership, • Self-driven, Self-confident and innovative • Ability to work under pressure. Duties: • Bank Reconciliations, miscellaneous payments and cashier functions • Administration of the bank account of the Department • Assist in the compilation of Annual Financial Statements • Revenue Management functions • Expenditure Management functions. (payments) • Ensure that the “end of financial year responsibilities” is met in accordance with prescripts • Ensure that ledger accounts always reflect favourable balances • Establish measures with a view to efficient financial management and record keeping • Ensure effective management of the Basic Accounting System • Ensure compliance with financial prescripts i.e. Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, Delegations and departmental policies • Interpret financial policy and provide accurate guidance and advice over a broad spectrum of financial matters • Draft circulars, submissions and memorandums with regard to all aspects of financial matters •Supervision of personnel and responsible for Staff Performance within the unit. Enquiries: Ms K Mackay, tel. (053) 807 7300 DIRECTORATE: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
RISK OFFICER - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR LEVEL SALARY: R 252 144 – R 304 587 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 9) REFERENCE: FIN /02/12/2013 (STATION: HEAD OFFICE, KIMBERLEY)
Requirements: • An appropriate National diploma/Degree in Financial Management with 2 years relevant experience • Good interpersonal, analytic thinking, negotiation, communication (verbal and written), organizing and planning skills • Innovative thinking and creativity, • Computer literacy, • Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Sector Risk Management Framework • Public service Anti-corruption Strategy and Departmental anti-corruptions measures, Departmental policies and procedures, principles and practice of Enterprise Risk Management, Internal control and assurance, ERM concepts, framework and methodologies and Framework for managing Programme Performance Information • Ability to work individually and in a team, • Ability to work under pressure, • Self-driven with problem solving, self-supervision and management skills. Duties: • Develop, implement and maintain an ERM framework and supporting policies and procedures • Develop and implement a strategic and annual ERM plan • Develop and implement risk assessment methodologies, models and systems • Assess and maintain the risk maturity profile • Facilitate the identification of risks utilising appropriate tools and techniques • Facilitate and coordinate the compilation of strategic and operational risk registers • Facilitate the development of risk response strategies (mitigation plans) • Coordinate the activities of the Departmental Risk Management Committee. Enquiries: Ms B.B. Mashobao, tel. (053) 807 7300/08 DIRECTORATE: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SUB-DIRECTORATE: LABOUR RELATIONS
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS SALARY: R 252 144 – R 304 587 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 9) REFERENCE: HRLR/01/2012 (STATION: HEAD OFFICE - KIMBERLEY)
Requirements: • An appropriate degree / Three-year recognised National Diploma in Labour Law, Human Resources Management or Public Management or an equivalent qualification • 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position • Knowledge of labour relations legislative framework for the public service, including the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 , Basic Conditions of Employment Act of 1997, Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, Skills Development Act 97 of 1998, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act 103 of 1994, amendments to these acts and Public Service Resolutions • Experience in negotiations, disciplinary hearings, conciliation and arbitration • Management skills and problem solving skills • Project management, research and analytical skills • Communication, , interpersonal skills and networking skills • Client orientation and customer focus • Knowledge of the PERSAL system • An unendorsed driver’s license. Duties: • Facilitate the implementation of high quality labour relations services to line functions and the Department • Facilitate the implementation of strategic, dynamic and proactive labour relations programmes • Ensure compliance with labour relations policy and framework and procedures • Promote sound labour relations within the department • Facilitate meetings between union representatives and Management • Conflict and dispute resolution • Case management in respect of individual and collective disputes • Co-ordination of individual and collective grievances • Interpretation of various labour statistics • Monitor and co-ordinate functions to collective bargaining • Represent the Department in conciliation and arbitration in the CCMA and the GPSSBC • Assist the Director: Human Resource Management in drafting of submissions and labour relations policy in the Department • Provide expert advice regarding labour relations issues, including disciplinary and grievance matters • Represent the Department on relevant forums Enquiries: Mr K.J. v/d Westhuizen 053 807 7300 or kvdwesthuizen@ncpg.gov.za DIRECTORATE: CHIEF DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION: COMMUNICATION
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
SALARY: R 252 144 – R 304 587 PER ANNUM (LEVEL 9) REFERENCE: CORP/06/2013 (STATION: KIMBERLEY)
Requirements: • Degree / diploma in communications, Journalism or Public Relations • Practical experience in a communications related environment between 3-5 years’ experience • Experience in the management of resources 2-3 years’ experience • Change Management • Knowledge on policy research, analysis and development • Planning and organizing • Retrieval of information on Internet and other databases • Finance (category C) • Time management • Legislation and policy applicable to the Public Service • National and provincial institutional framework • Interpretation • Creativity • Interpersonal skills • Analytical skills • Conflict resolution • Ability to communicate issues in a tactful manner • Well- develop report writing skills • Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines • Supervisory Skills • Computer skills • Numeracy skills • Literacy skills • Influencing skills • Research methodology • Leadership skills • Commitment • Integrity • Professionalism • Loyal • Tactfulness • Accountability • Innovative • Objectivity • Must be in possession of a valid driver's license (Code 08) and proven ability to drive • Must be able and willing to travel and work long hours including weekends and public holidays • Ability to work well under pressure and in a team. Duties: • Overall management of the Communications unit • Ensuring the implementation of the departmental communications strategy • Maintaining the website of the department. • Provide a media writing function for the Department (this includes; media invitations, media statements, fact sheets, briefing notes, articles for internal and external publications) in hard copy and electronically • Media monitoring and liaison • Ongoing analysis of the media environment. • Maintain regular contact with news organizations • Arranging of press conferences and scheduling of interviews with media (radio stations, newspapers, new media, television etc.) • Writing and researching of articles for newspapers and magazines • Regular liaison with public stakeholders, political and community organizations. • Research and draft speeches of the MEC • Assist with the organizing of events of the department, e.g. campaigns, national days and other public events • Marketing of the department and its services. • Conduct media research; draft media plans; assist with compilation of exit reports; Revise and update the media database; Manage audio recordings for media distribution • Branding of the department. Enquiries: Mr P.R. Mogotsi at (053) 807 7300 CLOSING DATE: 10 JANUARY 2014 Applications must be forwarded to: The Department of Environment and Nature Conservation, Private Bag X6102, Kimberley 8301. Applications can also be hand delivered to the receptionist on the T-floor Metlife Towers “Post Office Building” Kimberley, marked for attention: Mr V. Fredericks. NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as certified copies of all qualification(s) [Matric certificate must also be attached] and ID-document and Driver’s licence [where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/ Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). No faxed or emailed applications will be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to the security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).
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Kleuters hou Kerskonsert konsert Anena Burger DIE Bondeltjie Vreugde-dagsorg het op 5 Desember sy Kersaand gehou. Die kleinste maatjies het alte lekker gesing en selfs ’n passie saam met hul mammas op Afrikaanse volksliedere gedans. Die personeellede van die dagsorg sê baie dankie vir die ouers se vriendelikheid en ondersteuning oor die jaar heen. Hul seënwens aan almal is: “Wishing you the wings to fly, the vision to dream wildly, the heart to love deeply and the spirit to embrace the beauty in life. Wishing you not just a smile, but laughter – not just happiness but pure joy – not just wealth, but Heaven’s Treasure and not just silence but God’s Peace in your heart.”
KLEIN CRONJE ELS en sy ma, JoAnn, het die Kerskonsert terdeë ge niet.
NET soos die ander kleuters van die Bondeltjie Vreugdedagsorg het André van Niekerk ook sy graad met lof ontvang. KLEIN ASTRID NAGEL ontvang ook haar graad en is darem van volgende jaar af ’n kleuter.
JANIE, ERIN (JR.) EN ERIN WALKER het saam op die Bon deltjie Vreugdedagsorg se Kersaand konsert gehou.
MARGO STEYN en André van Niekerk by die baba Jesus in die Bondel tjie Vreugdedagsorg se Kerskonsert.
CHRISTIAAN MARITZ is net so ’n klein bietjie bekommerd. Hy het nou wel sy graad met lof ontvang, maar wat hou die kleuterskool nou vir hom in?
Foto’s: Anena Burger
HENNING BURGER, Henning (jr.) en sy ma, Martine, het alte lekker op die Kerskonsert piekniek gehou.
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KALAHARI BULLETIN, DONDERDAG 19 DESEMBER 2013
Besoek die Kalahari Bulletin se webwerf by www.kalaharibulletin.co.za.
TOBIE SMITH
Foto: Lanie van der Merwe
Gimnaste presteer op kampioenskappe SES gimnaste van die Kalahari-Giminas-gimnastiekklub op Upington het aan die Suid-Afrikaanse gimnastiek-kampioenskappe deelgeneem. Die kampioenskappe het in Pretoria plaasgevind. Tobie Smith (vlak 4) was eerste met
die vloer, tweede met die spronge en algeheel vyfde. Danel Wickens het aan die vlak 6-18 jaar deelgeneem. Al-delene Grewar was 27ste in die vlak 5-13 jaar. Kyla du Plessis was 37ste in die vlak 4-13
jaar. Jana Olivier was 31ste in die vlak 4-12 jaar en Arina van Wyk was 39ste in die vlak 4-12 jaar. Vyf van die ses gimnaste is gekies om in 2014 in Skotland afrigting te kry.
VAN links is Danell Wickens, Al足delene Grewar, Kyla du Plessis, Jana Olivier en Arina van Wyk.
Foto: Lanie van der Merwe