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Sedibeng District Municipality is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and employment equity, especially in terms of race, gender and disability. Applicants from designated groups are encouraged to apply. Sedibeng DM reserves the right not to make an appointment in the above-mentioned position, although advertised, it can be filled by way of transfer or deployment, should it be considered to be in the interest of service delivery. If you do not hear from us within 60 days after the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful and communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Canvassing of councilors or employees, in respect of the position, will lead to immediate disqualification of the application. •Please note that recommended candidates will undergo security vetting, including inter alia competency assessments, the verification of curricula vitae, all qualifications and criminal records. The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract, a performance agreement as well as to disclose their financial interests. NOTE: CANDIDATES WHO ARE NOT IN POSSESION OF THE SPMDMFP REQUIRED PER NOTICE 29967 OF 15 JUNE 2007 ON MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS ON MINIMUM COMPETENCY LEVELS WILL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN SUCH COMPETENCIES WITHIN 18 MONTHS IF APPOINTED.

MANDELA DAY CELEBRATED To apply interested candidates must submit a fully completed application form from our website: www.sedibeng.gov.za.Attach a signed application letter, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications, driver’s license and Identity Document to the Office of the Municipal Manager. Faxed, emailed or applications not made on the applicable application form will not be considered. Enquiries should be directed to the Office of the Municipal Manager at 016 450 3201 during office hours. Applications in sealed envelopes must be hand-delivered to the Office of the Municipal Manager: Corner Leslie Avenue and Beaconsfield Street, Vereeniging during office hours only. All enquiries relating to job content can be directed to: The Office of the Municipal Manager: Mr. S Khanyile, tel. 016 450 3201 during office hours. Applications can also be posted to: P.O Box 471 Vereeniging 1900 Email address: Khanyiles@sedibeng.gov.za CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS 25 JULY 2017

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VELD FIRES CAUSE DOUBLE CRASH!

Both two lanes had to be closed for the duration of the crash and traﬃc diverted to R103 road as an alternative after a five-car accident on the N3 south bound opposite Vosloorus.

FIVE CARS PILE-UP ON N3 SOUTH!

22 CAR COLLISSION ON N17 SPRINGS!

One truck driver was critically injured, two others were in a serious but stable conditions after a five-car accident on the N3 south bound opposite Vosloorus.

One driver died and three other motorists sustained minor injuries after a pile-up of 22 vehicles on the N17 freeway in Springs on Friday, July 14. Both West and East bounds experienced crashes at the same time probably because of grass fire that was burning along the freeway (pictured above).

The crash was reported on Wednesday afternoon (July 12) by a Traﬃc Oﬃcer who came to Vosloorus fire station to report. Four trucks and a light motor vehicle were involved in a crash. The critically injured driver was trapped behind the steering wheel and Rescue Team had to use Jaws of Life to recover him from the wreckage. Per information on scene, the crash was caused by the heavy dense smoke from the grass fire burning alongside the freeway and subsequently, the pile-up occurred.

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Both directions were temporarily closed for the duration of the incident, where driver died and three other motorists sustained minor injuries after a pile-up of 22 vehicles on the N17 freeway in Springs

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Motorists are at high risk due to dense smoke from the burning dry vegetation next to the major routes and freeways.Potential hazard is wind direction which might blow the smoke across the routes obscuringvision to motorists and pedestrians and subsequently, fatal crashes might take place.

ay "Chikapa" Enock Phiri was an internationally-acclaimed music legend who contributed immensely to the advancement of creative arts in South Africa. Mr Phiri was also honoured with the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver for his sterling contribution to the South African music industry and the successful use of arts as an instrument of social transformation. Phiri made his biggest impact on music as a member of Afro-fusion group Stimela, which he founded in the 1970s. Stimela was among the groups who made music that inspired black South Africans to carry on fighting apartheid. Even though the music was banned by the apartheid government, it was still hugely popular at intimate gatherings. One of the group’s most memorable tracks is titled Whispers in The Deep or Phinda Mzala.

Ray Phiri was laid to rest in Mpumalanga on July 22 with a Special Provicial Funeral for him.

CHIKAPA’S WISH TO MUSICIANS In an interview with national press on November 2014, Ray Phiri poured his heart out to give advice to South Africans. “In the old days, the enemy was very clear – it was apartheid. We weren’t only focused on being musicians, we also had the responsibility to be voices of the people who were silenced.” Phiri always hoped to inspire young musicians to sing for a purpose larger than just entertainment. “There are so many struggles out country is faced with now: illiteracy, the abuse of power, HIV and Aids. Artists should be at the forefront of spreading awareness on these issues. I wish everyone in this country felt like they wanted to serve this country through their work,” he said.

When Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) Rescue teams arrived on scene, the grass was still burning and wind blowing smoke across the freeway. Selection Park and Kwa-Thema rescue crews promptly responded out to the scene to render medical assistance. The deceased was still trapped behind the vehicle and Jaws of Life was used to recover her from the wreckage. The casualties were transported to N17 hospital for further medical care.

RONNIE TO BE LAID TO REST! WHO WAS RONNIE?

Outspoken government communicator Mr Ronnie Mamoepa died in hospital on Saturday night, he was 56 years old. He was the Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson at the time of his passing. Deputy President also weighed in on the pouring condolences to the late Ronnnie saying this is a great loss to him personally, to The Presidency and government at large. "However, our thoughts are firstly and foremost with Ronnie's wife, Audrey, his children and his siblings. I offer my sincere condolences to Ronnie's relatives, friends, comrades and colleagues who have suffered the loss of someone who was much loved and respected across our country and beyond. "We shall miss him greatly," Ramaphosa said. The veteran spokesperson took ill a month ago and had to undergo surgery. At the time, Ramaphosa visited him in hospital and wished him a speedy recovery.

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Mamoepa was a former political prisoner and member of the Gauteng provincial legislature, was a highly regarded and accomplished public servant and veteran communicator who served the African National Congress and various departments in government with distinction", the Presidency said. Mamoepa was a well known figure in media circles, having communicated the views and comments of various government ministers on topics as diverse as the Sudanese peace talks and the controversy over the Dalai Llama's planned visit many years ago. He was also a spokesperson for Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma when she was Home Affairs minister. According to a book titled Robben Island, by Charlene Smith, Mamoepa's involvement as an ANC member during the struggle was very visible as ‘he was a kid knew the slogans and songs by heart, and could raise his knees higher than most in the toyi-toyi,’ the book stated. Smith said Mamoepa was convicted for terrorism in 1980, at just 18 years of age.

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GAUTENG TO GIVE 1 million sanitary packs! Gauteng Social Development MEC Nandi Mayathula-Khoza has declared that the Gauteng Provincial Government will by 2019 provide more than 1 million dignity packs to girl learners in the province. Mayathula-Khoza was speaking during the National Consultative Indaba on Sanitary Dignity for Indigent Girls and Women at Ditsong, Tshwane on Thursday July 13.

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“Currently, more than 300 000 girl learners in Gauteng are receiving dignity packs. The Executive Council has decided that 1 million girl learners should be provided with dignity packs by 2019,” said the MEC. Each dignity packs contains sanitary towels, soap, toothpaste, body lotion, roll-on deodorant and a toilet paper.

Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has announced that Pearl Bhengu, who has been serving as the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) Regional Manager in KwaZulu-Natal since 2012, will be the new interim CEO of the Agency.

During the 2017/18 financial year, the Gauteng Department of Social Development will distribute 540 000 dignity packs prioritising orphaned and vulnerable girl children within disadvantaged schools across the 15 Education Districts in Gauteng. “Through the Radical Economic Transformation and Township Economy Revitalisation, we utilise black women-owned cooperatives to manufacture and package the dignity packs. Similar mechanism is used in the provision of a basket of services to orphaned and vulnerable children in the province such as free school uniforms, free basic health care, free psycho-social support, free scholar transport, free school nutrition and free dignity packs.” “Based on the increase demands in schools, the annual targets for the Department had increased by 100 % in the subsequent years,” said Mayathula-Khoza.

NMMU becomes NMU Speaking at the relaunch, Deputy Presidency Cyril Ramaphosa said the university must strive to uphold all the values the late struggle icon Nelson Mandela stood for. These include non-racialism‚ non-sexism‚ honesty‚ truth and integrity. “This university must be at the forefront of efforts to make higher education accessible to the poor and marginalised. This university must be at the forefront of efforts to ensure that higher education is an instrument for the achievement of social equality – that it does not simply perpetuate privilege.” The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) in Port Elizabeth has relaunched itself as the Nelson Mandela University (NMU).

On Wednesday (July 19), Minister Dlamini met with the staff and made the announcement. This follows a mutual agreement reached between Minister Dlamini and the former CEO Thokozani Magwaza to end his contract of employment. The Minister said the first priority of the acting CEO is to stabilise the Agency and to ensure that it focuses on its Constitutional mandate of administering and paying social grants in line with the SASSA Act. – SAnews.gov.za

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HIJACKED IN BUSHBUCKRIDGE, Get up and eat for the RECOVERED AT OR TAMBO AIRPORT! journey is still long

Responding to the high level of reported crimes at the OR Tambo International Airport, Major General Ellen Dimakatso Ndaba recently met with Police minister Fikile Mbalula and City of Ekurhuleni mayor Mzwandile Masina to find a resolution to the crises. The oﬃcials promised better police visibility, stricter safety and crime-prevention around the busiest and largest airport in the continent. Photo from Fikile Mbalula’s Twitter account iWorld Gospel Power House imemezela ngokusemthethweni ukuthi kulonyaka,kwimpelasonto youkugcina kuNovember, izobanemigubho yeminyaka eyishumi kwa sungulwa ama-SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards. “Kulonyaka, ama awards azobangomhlaka 26 November, kodwa simema abantu ukuba bazihlele kuse manje ngoba imicimbi izoqala ngoLwesinezingu 23 November (kuzekube Isonto). Ngokokuqala Ngqango Lwesine ku yo ba nendumezulu yenkonzo enezikhulumi eziqavile zaphesheya na la eMzansi. NgoLwesihlanu ku yoqala iChristian Expo okukhangiswa kuyo noma yini ethinta ezenkolo, ku ngaba izincwadi, umculo, ama DVD ezintshumayelo, okokugqoka, nokunye oku ningi. Ngo Mgqibelo ku yo ba nama-Industry Awards ebusuku. Sicela bonke abathandi be-Gospel music baqale uku zihlelabafakene ziceloze leaveza ngoMsombuluko 27 November”, kusho uZanele Mbokazi. Ama Crown asungulwa eminyakeni

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High visibility patrols in and around the OR Tambo International airport by the EMPD Specialized Units resulted in a suspect being arrested, when he was found in possession of a hijacked VW Polo sedan.

hijacked in June this year at Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga Province.

The suspicious sedan with only the driver was stopped Monday morning (July 17) by the Equestrian Unit members and a thorough inspection of the vehicle revealed that it was

The 23 year old driver of the recovered vehicle from Tembisa was arrested and charged with possession of a hijacked motor vehicle at Kempton Park police station.

The arrest took place at the entrance of the drop-off zone of the airport.

TWO FOUND WITH HEAVY ARTILLERY

Early Thursday (July 13) morning, at about 1 AM, members of the Germiston Flying squad Constable S. Malungete and Warrant oﬃcer N.S. Ramolo were driving along the N3 Germiston area; when they noticed a white VW Golf 7 GTI with Kwa-zulu Natal number plate driving reckless at high speed on N3 North direction toward Tshwane. The cop-duo immediately gave chase on the vehicle and were able to stop the suspicious car on the N3 North near Grey Avenue off-ramp. Two African men between the ages of 35 - 50 years were found inside the vehicle. On search of the car; police found a number of unlicensed firearms Ak47 had 21 live ammunition in a magazine with 31 ammunition inside the bag, R5 with

20 live ammunition in a magazine , z88 pistol had 14 in a magazine and 33 ammunition a bag. Gloves and workman suit were found inside the car. Both occupants were arrested and detained at Alberton SAPS for Possession of unlicensed firearms, ammunition and possibly stolen vehicle. According to information received suspects are from KwaZulu Natal and the investigations will continue to determine if the suspects are linked to any other crimes.

Most of us who have tried every trick in the book to be the best we could be, and have failed. We somehow think that we have a right to be negative, rude and miserable. We sometimes hold a belief that since everyone knows how hard we have tried and the efforts that we have displayed, we then feel that of all the people in the world we have a right to give up. We even create a situation whereby we drive away those who love and care for us, we talk ourselves out of future opportunities and endeavours; we discard ourselves from fruitful relationships thinking that of all the people who have failed we are the worst. We become so selfish, arrogant and ending up taking our own lives. No matter the situation “there is no honour in committing suicide”. Here we see a prophet who has won one of the greatest battles in the history of the bible, through faith he single-handedly killed more than 400 prophets of Baal through Gods power. It was such a victory that even the king was shaken by this; however the victory was short lived as the wife to the king sent the prophet a letter threatening him. Upon receiving the letter the prophet of God was so frightened in that he asked God to take his life. Indeed champions do get frightened at times. Maybe you are also in the same situation as the prophet of God and think that because of the doctor’s report, school results or your failures and short falls God has forgotten about you. Do not be discouraged by your current situation. Friends, colleagues and family may forget about you, but God will not forget you, Don’t kill yourself, Get up, and eat. There are buildings that you still need to build, there are lives that you still need to change with your story and victories that awaits you, there are companies that you still need to build. God is not done with you. Get Up and keep walking. Shalom.

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UPDATE STEP UP TO A START-UP INFINITE OPPORTUNITIES TO COMBAT YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT! Primestars Marketing, through its Step up 2 a Start up IV programme is providing solutions for thousands of young South Africans who face a future without work.

For our youth to realise their potential, they need to be exposed to the endless possibilities available to them as entrepreneurs and we need to provide them with the necessary skills and tools to succeed. Primestars Marketing can meet this need. They arecalling on young people from all across South Africa to look at our ever-changing world, identify the challenges around them and find solutions using the tools provided for them through the Step up 2 a Start upIV programme. On July 6, the 4th year of this exciting programme was launched at The Ballroom in Montecasino with special addresses by Lindiwe Zulu, Minister of Small Business Development, David Makhura, Premier of Gauteng, and last but certainly not least, an eye-opening address by international businessman and author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki. The evening was attended by over 300 guests, including the programme’s sponsors, government officials, media and other supporting parties. This year, the programme will focus on social entrepreneurship, where learners will be askedto find innovative solutions to society’s most pressing social and environmental problems, centred around

the concept of Seeking Opportunity, Connecting People and Creating Sustainable Value. Just as entrepreneurs change the face of business, social entrepreneurs act as the change agents for society, seizing opportunities others miss to improve systems, invent new approaches and create solutions to change society for the better.

as they start to think more about developing and starting their businesses based on the ideas they submitted.The boot camp concludes with a prestigious Gala Dinner& Awards ceremony.

The sky is the limit and Primestars believes that given the right assistance from passionate individuals and organisations, our youth will be able to create and develop new businesses, which in Young people tappinginto existing knowledge avail- turn will have a positive impact on the economy able in order to learn, grow and build on their skill- and reduce the rate of youth unemployment in set.Starting on 12 August 2017, learners in grades 9 - 11 will begin their journey into the world of entrepreneurship through the movie titled “Vukuzenzele”, which will be screened at 15 SterKinekor cinemas nationwide over a period of five weeks. Each learner will receive a Toolkit which will assist them in implementing the skills learnt through this educational film, and allow them to develop their own business ideas and models.

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All we need to do is to open young people’s eyes to the fact that there are infinite possibilities available to them. Sustainable economic development is only possible through small business development and new venture creation, and not enough young people are entering the entrepreneurial space which will be the lifeblood of job creation going forward.

As the programme enters its second phase, learners will be given the opportunity to compete in an entrepreneurial competition by submitting their business model canvasses for assessment and adjudication by a panel of industry professionals and sponsors. During this process, at least 9 top business models will be identified and the teams responsible will be invited to attend a boot camp in Johannesburg. This boot camp will hone and polish participants’ skills Primestars Marketing MD Martin Sweet poses for a photo with Lindiwe Zulu, Minister of Small Business Development andDavid Makhura, Premier of Gauteng during the launch of the Step Up 2 A Start-Up IV in Johannesburg.

Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) Members and staff visited the Tembisa Old Age Home and Phomolong Centre for the Aged in Ekurhuleni to give 67 minutes of their time as part of the Mandela Day initiative. Hon. Chairperson of Committees Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko and Hon. Deputy Chair of Committees Mike Madlala led the GPL team in the activities. The activities for the day included gardening, cooking, cleaning, donating essential amenities, as well as meaningful conversations with our wise seniors who reside at the two facilities.

“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” - Nelson Mandela

Gauteng Premier David Makhura, MEC for Human Settlements Paul Mashatile together with various business partners dedicated more than 67 minutes of their day participating in building 67 houses in Drieziek, Orange Farm South of Johannesburg. Two days later the provincial leaders returned for the Ntirhisano Outreach programme.

The local government oﬃcial of Sedibeng District Municipality and Lesedi Local Municipality led the 67 minutes campaign by giving Effort Primary School in Jameson Park a facelift before schools opened. Learners met the mayors Cllrs Busi Modisakeng and Lerato Maloka and their team of councillors and oﬃcials and poured words of wisdom and motivation. The Sedibeng mayor said they have adopted the school and many more farm schools around the district. The local government was joined by management from Mapepeza, Standard Bank - South Africa (Heidelberg branch), Department of Correctional Services and economic development department in Gauteng. Singer Mandla ‘HisChild’ Zwane entertained everyone. Bicycles were given to kids who travel long distances to and from school.

Finance MEC Barbara Creecy led her department around Rand West, first Badirile High School to give the school a face-lift and in A.B Phokompe Secondary school she introduced digital classrooms to the learners. With the help of the community and private sector partners, the MEC’s Phandulwazi Secondary school for some much needed renovations and cleaning. MEC Faith Mazibuko with SACR oﬃcials and staff renovatig the Ithembalomama in Swaneville

Sedibeng District speaker Cllr Melina Gomba visited the Risiville Orphanage to donate food, clothes and dignity packs for the children.

In the City of Ekurhuleni, the council chief whip led the regional leadership across parts of the City as part of Mandela Day. Clean-ups and handing over of houses were the orders of the day for oﬃcials.

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Government certainly took the centre stage during the annual international holiday that honours the legacy of late statesman Nelson Mandela. Around Gauteng regions, Mapepeza sourced the activities that ofﬁcials and the communities done on July 18th. Share with us what you did for Mandela Day to be published on the next Photo Gallery. Send us an email, Facebook post or via Whatsapp. Captions are also needed before publishing.

They also delivered a motorised wheelchair, toiletry and blankets to Jabulani Tshabalala (47) from Vosloorus. MMC Vivian Chauke led the department of Community Safety to a crèches to give children blankets, soccer balls, winter clothes, to mention few. Ekurhuleni Mayor MzwandileMasina later oﬃcially opened The Thokoza Community Multipurpose Centre, sponsored by Transnet and the Public Enterprises department.

LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, GAUTENG ADVERTISEMENT INTERNAL/EXTERNAL Job notice number:

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1. Job Title: FIRE FIGHTER Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES Number of Positions Available: 1 Remuneration: TG 9: R188 412 – R244 572 per annum (benefits excl) Appointments requirements: Grade 12, Fire Fighter 1 & 2, Hazmat Awareness & Hazmat Operational. C1 or EC1 Drivers license with PrDP and a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience, Basic Life Support and registered with the HPCSA. Personal Attributes/competencies: Specific physical attributes, which can become essential, necessitates that the incumbent be physically, medically fit and able bodied. Must have integrity, be stress tolerant, persistent, initiative and adaptable/flexible work styles. Required to work overtime during specific unplanned emergencies/ disasters. Duties: To ensure the section is prepared and positioned to provide an acceptable standard of municipal fire prevention services. To ensure support is made available during emergencies to enable control of the disaster situation and minimising any risk of damage to property and/ or the loss of lives. To ensure laid down administrative procedures associated with functionality are complied with and specific deadlines adhered to. To ensure that equipment is ready and available for use. 2. Job Title: FIRE FIGHTER (2 year contract) Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES Number of Positions Available: 4 Remuneration: R190.00 per shift Appointments requirements: Grade 12, Fire Fighter 1 & 2, Hazmat Awareness & Hazmat Operational. C1 or EC1 Drivers license with PrDP and a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience, Basic Life Support and registered with the HPCSA. Personal Attributes/competencies: Specific physical attributes, which can become essential, necessitates that the incumbent be physically fit and able bodied. Must have integrity, be stress tolerant, persistent, initiative and adaptable/flexible work styles. Required to work overtime during specific unplanned emergencies/ disasters. Duties: To ensure the section is prepared and positioned to provide an acceptable standard of municipal fire prevention service. To ensure support is made available during emergencies to enable control of the disaster situation and minimizing any risk of damage to property and/ or the loss of lives. To ensure laid down administrative procedures associated with functionality are complied with and specific deadlines adhered to. To ensure that equipment is ready and available for use. 3. Job Title: JUNIOR FIRE FIGHTER Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES Number of Positions Available: 4 Remuneration: TG 7: R148 632 – R192 972 per annum (benefits excl) Appointments requirements: Grade 12, Fire Fighter 1, Hazmat Awareness or equivalent. C1 or EC1 Drivers license with PrDP. Basic Life Support and registered with the HPCSA. Personal Attributes/competencies: Specific physical attributes, which can become essential, necessitates that the incumbent be physically fit and able bodied. Must have integrity, be stress tolerant, persistent, initiative and adaptable/flexible work styles. Required to work overtime during specific unplanned emergencies/ disasters. Duties: To ensure the section is prepared and positioned to provide an acceptable standard of municipal fire prevention service. To ensure support is made available during emergencies to enable control of the disaster situation and minimizing any risk of damage to property and/ or the loss of lives. To ensure laid down administrative procedures associated with functionality are complied with and specific deadlines adhered to. To ensure that equipment is ready and available for use. 4. Job Title: SENIOR FIRE FIGHTER (2 YEAR CONTRACT) Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES Number of Positions Available: 4 Remuneration: R250.00 per shift Appointments requirements: Grade 12, Fire Fighter 1 & 2, Hazmat Awareness & Hazmat Operational or equivalent. EC drivers license with PrDP and a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience, Basic Life Support and registered with the HPCSA. Personal Attributes/competencies: Specific physical attributes, which can become essential, necessitates that the incumbent be physically, medically fit and able bodied. Must have integrity, be stress tolerant, persistent, initiative and adaptable/flexible work styles. Required to work overtime during specific unplanned emergencies/ disasters. Duties: To ensure the section is prepared and positioned to provide an acceptable standard of municipal fire prevention services. To ensure support is made available during emergencies to enable control of the disaster situation and minimising any risk of damage to property and/ or the loss of lives.

To ensure laid down administrative procedures associated with functionality are complied with and specific deadlines adhered to. To ensure that equipment is ready and available for use. Act as a Leading Fire Fighter in his absentia. 5. Job Title: CUSTOMER CARE CLERK Department: FINANCE Number of Positions Available: 1 Remuneration: TG 7: R148 632 – R192 972 per annum (excluding benefits) Appointments requirements: The successful incumbent must have Grade 12 and relevant tertiary qualification. With a minimum of 9 - 12 months accounting experience. Must be computer literate with good interpersonal and people skills. Personal Attributes/competencies: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Be able to withstand high level of stress. Be able to communicate at all levels. Knowledge of the operations of the municipality. Duties: Provide customer care services, attending to general queries. To ensure accurate information and clear explanations are provided to customer queries. Perform clerical functions. Ensure recordkeeping and office support. Handling water and electricity queries. Liaising with external stakeholders. Respond to tariff related queries. Opening of accounts for water and electricity. 6. Job Title: CARETAKER SPORTS FACILITIES Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES Number of Positions Available: 2 Remuneration: TG 5: R104 136 – R135 168 per annum (benefits excluded) Appointments requirements: Matric with a Code C driver’s license. Personal Attributes/competencies: Be able to make decisions. Have initiative and be able to work as part of a team. Have good observation skills. Should be multi – lingual. Willing to work overtime and rotate. Duties: Maintaining cleanliness of sports facilities. Cleaning of the field and facilities by picking up litter and sweeping paved areas and walkways. Inspecting and servicing equipment by replacing fuel/oils and replacing/tightening cover screws and bolts. Operating the lawn mower. Arranging bookings for facilities. 7. Job Title: SENIOR TRAFFIC OFFICER Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES Number of position: 1 Remuneration: TG 13: R332 844 – R432 096 per annum (excl. benefits) Post Requirements: A Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent. Traffic/Metro Diploma issued by an approved Traffic Training Centre. Valid proof of Traffic Officer’s registration. Considerably have 3 years practical experience in law enforcement. No criminal or pending criminal record. Must be multilingual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Should be in possession of a valid code C1 or EC1 driver’s license. Personal attributes/competencies: Be able to withstand high levels of stress. Be physically fit. Be able to work on shift bases. Be able to do standby duties. Duties: Responsible for operational command of the Traffic Law Enforcement Service, Issue Section 56, 341 as well as AARTO notices. Be able to enforce law, conduct patrols, escorts and attend court duties. Conduct some supervisory and administrative duties. Be able to conduct point duties. Implement procedures, systems and controls to regulate traffic safety in Lesedi. Monitoring activities of Traffic Officers reporting to him/her. 8. Job Title: TRAFFIC OFFICER Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES Number of Positions: 2 Remuneration: TG 10: R212 124 – R275 328 per annum (excl. benefits) Post Requirements: A Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent. Traffic/Metro Diploma issued by an approved Traffic Training Centre. Valid proof of Traffic Officer’s registration. No criminal or pending criminal record. Must be multilingual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Should be in possession of a valid code C1 or EC1 driver’s license driver’s licence. ½ years experience. Personal attributes: Be able to withstand high levels of stress. Be physically fit. Be able to work on shift bases. Be able to do standby duties. Duties: Patrolling streets to identify non-adherence to traffic regulations. Conduct patrol duties. Participate in joint law enforcement operations with other law enforcement agencies. Conduct escort duties. Inspecting road worthiness of vehicles. Arresting road users under the influence of alcohol by means of Road Traffic Act. Setting up road blocks or check-points by posting barricades and traffic signs. 9. Job Title: SPORTS, RECREATION, ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE COORDINATOR Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES Number of Positions Available: 1 Remuneration: TG 13: R332 844 – R432 096 per annum (benefits excl) Appointments requirements: Diploma/Degree in

relevant disciplines NQF Level 6/7. Good communication Skills, Must have insight in Local Government administration. Must be a computer literate. 2 years applicable experience. Public relations skills and Managerial skills, Code B Driver’s license. Personal Attributes/competencies: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proactive and decisive under pressure. The ability to interact professionally with a diverse group including executives, managers and subject matter experts. Understanding of Local Government and legislation governing sport, recreation, arts, heritage and culture. Duties: To arrange sports, recreation, arts and cultural programs of council. Ensure the integration of special programs into the IDP. To ensure continuous interactions with council. To implement the sports, recreation, arts, culture and heritage policy and to ensure the proper execution of the aims and objectives of the policy. Must provide an administrative support base. Ensure that proper reporting procedures are executed. Interact and consult with various stakeholders i.e. Government officials, private sector and people generally regarding sports, recreations, arts, culture and heritage affairs. Make sure that the community is informed about councils sports, recreations, arts & culture and heritage programs. 10. Job Title: EPWP CORDINATOR Department: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES Number of Positions Available: 1 Remuneration: TG 10: R212 124 – R275 328 per annum (benefits excl) Appointments requirements: The successful incumbent must have Grade12 /NQF level 5 a valid driver’s license. Relevant accounting administrative experience 2-3 years. Personal Attributes/competencies: The successful incumbent must be well organised with excellent people skills. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Must have integrity, be stress tolerant, persistent, take initiative and have an adaptable/flexible work style. Duties: Need to ensure that all the initiatives of the municipality and its EPWP objectives are fully implemented. Work with construction industry to develop implementation plans for the municipality. Compile weekly and monthly reports. Administer and manage time sheets and payment of beneficiaries including tools. Ensure that all the projects are compliant to the DoL legislation and the ministerial determination on Expanded Public Works Programmes. Provide national guidelines on the development, management and evaluation processes of contractor involvement and recruitment of EPWP beneficiaries. To have EPWP as an approved delivery strategy for project implementation, employment creation and skills development by ensuring that EPWP guidelines and principles are adhered to in the implementation of any municipal project across all the EPWP sectors. 11. Job Title: SPECIAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR Department: MUNICIPAL MANAGER Number of Positions Available: 1 Remuneration: TG 12: R295 668 – R383 796 per annum (excluding benefits) Appointments requirements: Matric and Diploma in Public Administration/Community Development Studies or equivalent NQF Level 6/7. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in municipal environment. Personal Attributes/competencies: Must be able to work independently and with a team. Must be computer literate and have excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Have an understanding of the relevant legislation such as MFMA. Must be able to work under pressure. Duties: Must ensure that relevant special programmes are put in place. Establish and maintain a programme unit help desk for information sharing. Ensure that information on all activities is supplied to the Municipal Manager and Executive Mayor, be the link to all stakeholders in connection to special programmes. Manage the day-to-day administration of the office on all the special programmes related issues. Contact person: Nerina Ramsammy/Mpumi Dlamini Telephone: 016 492 0207/0244

Applications must be lodged at: Enquiries or P.O Box 201 Corner H F Verwoerd Heidelberg and Louw Street 1441 Heidelberg 1441

Closing Date: 11 August 2017 Applicants who have not been contacted within three months from the closing date should consider themselves unsuccessful. The Lesedi Local Municipality is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Should applicants be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Lesedi Local Municipality reserves the right to appoint a successful candidate.

Techno X 2017 expo to create opportunities for the youth!

Sasol, in partnership with the Mpumalanga government, brings you Sasol Techno X 2017 from 31 July - 3 August. The exhibition,in its 17thyear,is coming to Mpumalanga for the second time. This is the largest career guidance exhibition in the inland provinces. Techno X is Sasol’s flagship career exhibition showcasing the endless possibilities available in technical, mathematics, science and technology disciplines. The theme for 2017 is “Dream. Explore. Become”. Learners will receive career guidance, bursary opportunities from businesses, as well as advice from academic institutions on which subjects to select so that they are able to pursue careers of their choice. The exhibition will also feature various exciting competitions. These competitions are the: • Art competition: This competition encourages learners to create artwork that reflects the theme “Dream. Explore. Become“ • Science competition: This is an opportunity for learners to contribute to an innovation campaign, do research and broaden their school projects beyond the curriculum specifications • Fashion show: Learners are encouraged to create fashion garments using recyclable waste materials. Techno X will host exhibits that excite visitors through user-friendly, hands-on, interactive and stimulating experiences.

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CHOOSE YOUR CHAMPIONS! Categories like the coveted Sportsman of the Year, Sportswoman of the Year, Sport Team of the Year, Sport Journalist of the Year & Sport Programme of the Year are up for grabs. Each category finalist will receive R5,000 and the category winner will receive R150,000. The Sport Personality of the Year will receive R45,000.

This year in particular we encourage members of the public to submit nominations, our champions live in communities with you, put their nominations forward please.” MEC Mazibuko

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“Through sport we need to ensure that our liberation, unity and freedom is promoted and enjoyed by all South Africans, let us be a good example across the world of taking forward the good that has been passed on to us by those who walked before us,” speaking to media guests in Jozi, the Gauteng MEC Faith Mazibuko kicked off the 2017 nominations process for the Gauteng Sport Awards.

For a nomination to be accepted, please use the six terms and conditions as follows: 1. A nominee must be a Gauteng resident/ citizen, including a migrant 2. The period to be considered is from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 3. Nominees (athletes, coaches and technical officials) must be a registered member of a Gauteng sporting organization for the specified time of consideration 4. Nominations will only be accepted on the official nomination forms available from website www.gautengsportawards.co.za or collected from any one of the sport federation offices.

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5. Nominations forms to be accompanied by supporting documentation (Profiles, Testimonial, Newspaper clippings, Photos, etc.) 6. Closing date for nominations submissions is 8th August 2017 at 16h00, no late nominations will be accepted.

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Details on the competition for voters will soon be revealed by the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation. These categories will be voted for by the public by SMS: Sport Fan of the Year, Sport Programme of the Year, and Sport Personality of the Year. All roads will lead to the West Rand district when the annual Awards ceremony will take place, scheduled for October 1st. MEC Mazibuko strongly asked media to spread the word to the people of GP on this opportunity. “Gauteng is the Home of Champions, we have delivered champions to South Africa and the world, and I urge you to submit nominations for more champions to be recognized.

Breyton Poole, from Gauteng, defied the rules of gravity to take Gold on 4th Morning – IAAF World U18 Championships Nairobi 2017. Poole produced the performance of his life on Saturday (July 15), with the South African athlete smashing his personal best by six centimetres to clinch the gold medal in the boys' high jump final in the morning session, on day four of the IAAF World U18 Championships Nairobi 2017.

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PSL donates R1m to SANDF The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has welcomed the R1 million in donations from the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) to the SANDF Education Trust Fund. PSL chairperson Irvin Khoza presented the donation to SANDF Chief General Solly Shoke during the PSL awards ceremony at Sandton, Gauteng. SANDF said the donation will contribute to educating more SANDF deceased’s dependants. The trust was established in 2013 to providesfinancial assistance by means of bursaries to the dependants of deceased SANDF members, who were killed while on duty. 89 bursaries have been awarded to learners.