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“NOW INCLUDES OPPORTUNITIES FROM AROUND SOUTH AFRICA” - Editor

9 surprising things you probably don’t know about Africa. -IMF INSIDE

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COVER STORY ON PAGE 2 Internships, Learnerships and Bursaries

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STAROOT VACANCIES Editor’s pick of the week: AFRICA DAY in Johannesburg will celebrate its melting pot of people and cultures from all over the continent, all of whom make the city what it is. “Johannesburg joins all Africans in celebrating the continent’s achievements and in recommitting ourselves to continuing to struggle for a better life for all,” notes Nandi Mayethula-Khoza, the member of the mayoral committee for community development.

She reiterates that Jozi is a meA continent that spans the hemispheres, Africa has been home to some of the world’s oldest civilisations and today has some of the fastest growing nations in the world. Africa is a place that often appears to confound expectations and defy convention, a place always full of surprises. Here are 9 facts about the continent that may come as a surprise.

40% of the global population will be African by the year 2100, up from 9% back in 1950. More than half of the world’s mobile money accounts are in Africa 12% of African adults have access to one, compared to just 2% worldwide. In Kenya the figure stands at 58%. Across the continent only a third of adults have access to a traditional bank account. Ethiopia was the world’s fastest growing economy in 2015 The IMF says the country’s real GDP grew by 10.2%. But growth for the sub-Saharan region as a whole fell to 3.5%, the lowest level in 15 years, and is predicted to fall as

low as 3% this year. Almost 40% of adults in Africa are illiterate Two-thirds of them are women. Progress in improving literacy on the continent has been slow - in 1990 the proportion of adults who couldn’t read and write stood at 48%, according to UNESCO statistics (PDF).

Nollywood is Nigeria’s second biggest employer after agriculture Over 25% of the world’s languages are spo- The country’s film industry employs over one million people, and produces around 50 ken only in Africa There are thought to be around 2,000 lan- movies each week. Only Bollywood makes guages in use on the continent. All are con- more. In 2014 the Nigerian government residered official languages of the African Union. Nigeria alone has over 500 living languages. Africa is the only continent to extend from the northern temperate zone to the southern temperate zone It is the world’s hottest continent and the second driest after Australia. Despite being nearly four times the size of Europe, leased data showing Nollywood was a $3.3 its straighter shores mean it has a shorter billion industry. overall coastline. Africa has around 30% of the earth’s reThe African population is much younger maining mineral resources This includes over 40% of gold reserves and than the rest of the world Over 50% of Africans are under the age of 90% of platinum reserves. Nigeria is the 20, compared to a global median age of 30. world’s fifth largest exporter of oil, ahead of Africa has the world’s highest child-depend- Iraq and Kuwait, according to theCIA World ency ratio - with 73 children under the age Factbook. of 15 for every 100 people of working age. The World Economic Forum on Africa is takThat’s nearly double the global average. ing place in Kigali, Rwanda from 11 to 13 Africa’s population will more than double to May. 2.3 billion people by 2050 Nigeria’s population alone is expected to https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/05/9-surprising-thingsrise from 174 million to 440 million people. you-probably-don-t-know-about-africa

Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs OHS Practitioner: Employee Health and Wellness Reference Number: REFS-001111 Number of Posts: 1 Centre: Johannesburg Directorate: Human Capital Management Salary: R211 194.00 per annum Requirements: Matric plus NQF level 6/National Diploma in Environmental Health, Science, Occupational Health and Safety. Registration with the HPCSA or other statutory body. Minimum of 2 years experience in the appropriate field and or working experience within Employee Health and Wellness will be an added advantage. Competencies: Knowledge of and the ability to interpret directives on SHERQ in the workplace. The ability to interpret and apply EHW and OHS policies. Knowledge and skills in formulating and writing reports. The ability to plan and organize the activities within the Sub-Directorate. Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Good communication skills and interpersonal relations. Good computer literacy and use of standard packages. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work independently and within a team. Valid driver’s licence. Duties: To provide SHERQ services and ensure health and productivity in the department, implement departmental OHS policy and procedures in the department and ensure compliance with OHS Act (85 of 1993), provide administrative support to the SHERQ Committees in the department, liaise with stakeholders and service providers, provide administrative and technical support for SHERQ activities in the department, collate reports on SHERQ activities in the department. Coordinate emergency drills- as per regulations, coordinate OHS reps training i.e. fire marshals, floor leaders and first aiders, coordinate training for use of emergency equipment, coordinate quarterly meetings with the OHS members, monthly inspection of workplace, investigate accidents/ incidents and complaints of employees in the workplace, implementation of the OHS Act and regulations, Liaising with internal and external stakeholders e.g. municipality, disaster management, SAPS, OHS committee, HOD etc. Report writing on monthly inspections, incidents and accidents, record keeping and filing of all OHS documents, offer support during wellness events such as World AIDS Day, Wellness Days and adhoc activities of the unit. Notes: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications must be submitted strictly online. Should the applicant be pre-shortlisted, it is then he/she will be required to submit a Z83, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) as well as certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. Applications should be submitted strictly online at www.gautengonline.gov. za. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo competency assessments (for the SMS post); and will be subjected to security vetting and the successful candidates will be required to obtain a Top Secret Security clearance. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Enquiries: Mr Vusi Tonga Closing Date: 2016/06/06 12:00:00 AM

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STAROOT VACANCIES EKURHULENI METROPOLITAN

EKURHULENI METROPOLITAN

Reference Number:ADMIN ASST Reference Number:PEXM0139 Reference Number:PEXM0180 Position:Administrative Assistants Position:Executive Secretary Position:Administrative Officer: Administration and Department: Various Departments Department: Office of the Executive Mayor Reporting Division:Support Services Division:Military Veterans Department: Office of the Executive Mayor Salary:R109 536 - R142 152 per annum (Plus BenSalary: Remuneration at the total cost to Council Division:Military Veterans efits) Salary: Remuneration at the total cost to Council sal- salary (R 242 107 – R 339 661.2) of which (R 132 372 – R 171 852) is basic salary ary (R 298 699 – R 413 077.2) of which (R 188 964 – R Minimum Requirements: 245 268) is basic salary Administration certificate or equivalent NQF Level Minimum Requirements: 4 qualification 1-2 years’ experience in a similar environment Grade 12, Secretarial Diploma Minimum Requirements: 5 years’ experience in a similar environment NQF level 5 and/or Administration qualification Core Responsibilities: 5 years’ experience in a similar field of study and/or Apply and utilize systems in a manner that ensures Core Responsibilities: related field accurate and record keeping To facilitate, co-ordinate and liaise the activities Apply effective datatimeous recording and administrative between Council offices, Departments and other duties, as per standards, policies and procedures Core Responsibilities: Ensure effective and accurate administration, docu- Structures on matters relating to Service Delivery Ensure personal planning, scheduling and coordinamentation, reporting and recording of information by Ensure all administrative tasks are performed to tion is in compliance to set processes utilizing systems following safekeeping procedures the highest level of quality standards as agreed Apply work changes as instructed to meet set tarto with management gets Ensure that governance and risk management is imEnter, transcribe, record, store or maintain infor- Identify problems, find a solution as instructed and plemented in all operational area let team lead know of any unresolved problems mation Ensure that appropriate financial management proMake sure own work is completed well and always cesses are adhered to in the functional area of work Ensure that the completed work adhere to govlook for ways to do work better ernance and legislative requirements Ensure that a culture of customer service is mainMake sure work is done well and that it meets Adhere to specified standards, policies and SOPs tained agreed upon goals and targets Maintain professional interaction and ensure ethical Positively interact, network with and influence Plan and organize daily work tasks effectively other EMM employees horizontally in service of Use work resources and tools to do work well and dealings with stakeholders at all times departmental relationship building Provide support to identify, create and drive strategic let team lead know of any shortfalls relationships for purpose of expectation management, Continuously assess own performance, seek Make sure that own work is in line with work contimely and clear feedback on contracted outputs trol and safety requirements knowledge sharing and integration Applying effective systems and data management for Contribute to the division and department in im- Make sure that own work is done in a way that effective record keeping as per set standards, policies proving internal customer service standards and meets Batho Pele service delivery goals and guidelines customer satisfaction levels and procedures Applications or CVs and copies of qualifications, Collect data and contribute to the preparation of legal Ensure cost effective services to the office of the identity document and driver’s license (if appliand compliance reports as per developed set stand- HOD/Regional Executive Manager/Divisional cable), to be submitted to the following Human Head ards, requirements, legislation and regulations Resource Office: Interested candidates whose background and experi- Applications or CVs and copies of qualifications, Brakpan Civic Centre, Cnr. Elliot & Escombe Streets, ence match these challenging and exciting positions identity document and driver’s license (if appliBrakpan are invited to submit their CV’s by email to recruit- cable), to be submitted to the following email: Postal Address: PO Box 15, Brakpan 1540 Adresponse35@fempower.co.za Enquiries: 011 999ment@transman.co.za 7785/7883/7840/7845/7743/8170/7789 Enquiries: (011) 325 7375 Enquiries: Tel: Ceri Clark (011) 628 8308 No faxed and e-mailed applications will be acceptPlease quote reference number on application. ed. Please quote reference number on application. Note:The successful candidate who does not have the No faxed and e-mailed applications will be acNQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification will be cepted. Please quote reference number on ap- Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications are not plication. required to obtain it, in terms of the National Treasury attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be Applications will not be considered if the neces- requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicaRequirement. Applications will not be considered if the necessary sary copies of the required qualifications are not ble to the qualifications they have obtained. copies of the required qualifications are not attached attached to the application / CV. Candidates may Should candidates not be informed of the outcome to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested be requested to submit proof of the NQF level ap- of the application within six weeks of the closing to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the plicable to the qualifications they have obtained. date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality qualifications they have obtained. subscribes to the principles of the Employment Closing date:2016/05/27 Equity Act. Closing date:2016/05/25 Closing date:2016/05/27

ArcelorMittal: Bursary / Scholarship Programme 2016 / 2017 Closing Date: 30 June 2016 Interested In a global engineering career with the largest steel manufacturer in the world? ArcelorMittal South Africa, Vanderbilpark Works would like to announce the following bursary opportunities: Training as artisans is provided In the, following fields: Welder Boilermaker, Fitter and Turner, Fitter, Millwright, Electrician, Instrumentation, Refractory Mason. Applicants must have been previously employed contributing to the Unemployment Benefit Fund (UIF). Proof of previous employment to be attached Required qualifications are: A full Grade 11 qualification with English, Mathematics (not Maths Literacy). Physical/Engineering Science, relevant trade theory and an additional relevant technical subject – all passed or A full N2 – N6 certificate (Mathematics. Engineering Science, relevant trade theory and an additional relevant technical subject) (Evidence of English on at least Grade 11) — all passed or A full NVC Level 3 or a Technical Learnership NQF Level 3 with related technical subjects Previous recognised formal trade related institution training will be an advantage. A contractual training agreement will apply. The bursary includes specified training cost. PPE,, payment of institutional training, personal insurance as well as a bursary allowance. Permanent employment on completion of trade test is not guaranteed How to Apply Applicants must forward a completed CV including a copy of ID and proof of all qualifications to email adminhubvdb@arcelormittal.com Please quote reference VDB-UIFAPPR- 1 and indicate the trade you are applying for in the subject field Please note Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups The successful candidates will be subject to a medical examination By submitting your application, you give consent for us to use your personal information for recruitment

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STAROOT VACANCIES Department of Infrastructure Development

Department of e-Government

RECEPTIONIST: LOGISTICAL OFFICE SUPPORT SERVIC- DIRECTOR: SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGER (PerCHIEF DIRECTOR: APPLICATIONS ES formance-based: 5 Year Fixed-Term Employment Reference Number: REFS-001096 Reference Number: refs-000407 Contract) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: REFS-001097 Number of Posts: 1 Centre: Johannesburg (Head Office) Number of Posts: 1 Centre: Johannesburg Directorate: Logistical Office Support Services Centre: Johannesburg Directorate: Information Communication TechSalary: R132 399.00 per annum (Plus Benefits) Directorate: ICT

Salary: R 864 177 per annum (All Inclusive Remu-

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Requirements: neration Package) Level 13 Salary: R1 042 500 per annum (All Inclusive ReA Grade 12 certificate plus a minimum of 1 year exmuneration Package) perience in Office Administration environment. COMRequirements: PETENCIES: Knowledge of the Public Finance Man- Matric Certificate plus a Business and/or IT Deagement Act and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of gree or NQF7 qualification. ITIL Service ManageRequirements: the Public Service Act and Regulations. SKILLS- People ment qualification. At least five years in a similar Matric plus a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent management and empowerment, excellent verbal Position. Experience in managing and monitoring and written communication, computer literacy and service performance. Some experience in a vol- NQF 7. Master’s Degree will be an added advantelephone etiquette skills. ume driven processing centre environment will tage. At least 10 years’ experience in Applications

be an advantage. Understanding of service opera- Development and Project Management are re-

Duties: tions. Partner and customer relationship manage- quirements. At least seven years’ experience in Perform receptionist duties. Welcome visitors/clients ment. Coordination of diverse range of stakeholda Senior Management position, ideally managing and find out the nature of their enquiry. Communiers service activities. an Information Technology service unit. Expericate, direct and give guidance to visitors/clients. Update attendance register. Answer incoming calls. Take Duties: ence in managing and developing of employees. messages and distribute accordingly. Screen and re- Define business strategy for a service and Large scale projects management experience. direct incoming and outgoing calls. Keep record of all the business processes it supports. Define busioutgoing calls. Record, organise, store, capture and ness processes and business requirements for a Some experience in a volume driven processing retrieve correspondence and data (line function). service. Lead/ Manage a significant service percentre environment will be an advantage. Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the sonnel. Coordinate activities between multiple component. support groups to ensure adherence to service

PERSON PROFILE: level agreements where other groups are needed Notes: to resolve a single Service Desk incident. Provide Business acumen, analytical, results quality manPLEASE NOTE: To apply for the above position, please leadership for incident management Processes. agement, innovation continuous improvement, apply online at www.gautengonline.gov.za. Only on- Provide leadership for communication stand- customer management and good negotiating line applications will be considered and for general ards and methods across the IT Services. Provide skills. enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 leadership and coordination for incidents which 4118/ 076 521 3914/ NB: For assistance with online involve large scale or high profile outages. Enapplications visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, sure efficient flow of problem tickets through the Duties: Marshalltown or Maponya Mall. It is our intention to Problem Management process. Work with busi- To provide System Application Products promote representivity (race, gender and disability) ness owner to determine strategy and service solutions support as the transversal system with in the Public Service through the filling of this post level goals for a service. and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointGauteng Provincial Government. Work closely ment will promote representivity will receive prefNotes: with executives in mapping business requireerence. It is the Department’s intention to promote It is the department’s intention to promote eqequity through the filling of all numeric targets as uity through filling of all numeric targets as con- ments to the Enterprise Resource Planning contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate tain in Employment Equity Plan to facilitate this team’s operations plan. To ensure that the anthis process successfully, an indication of race, gender process successfully, an indication of race, gen- nual performance plan is executed efficiently and and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s der and disability status is required Applications effectively and within budget. Input to the develresponsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated should be delivered to: Gauteng Department of by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). e-Government, Imbumba House, 75 Fox Street, opment of ICT strategy. To be the liaison between Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a compe- Marshalltown or Applicants can apply online at: the e-Government Department and to market tency assessment and security clearance in compliwww.gautengonline.gov.za the usage of the Enterprise Resource Planning ance with DPSA Directive. Enquiries: Mr. M. Ludwig, Tel No :( 011) 689 6975 solution in the Gauteng Provincial Government. Enquiries:Ms. Masabata Mutlaneng: To demonstrate value derived from the investTel: 011 355 5855 Closing Date: 2016/05/27 12:00:00 AM ments in applications. Closing Date: 2016/05/24 12:00:00 AM Notes: It is the department’s intention to promote equity through filling of all numeric targets as contain in Employment Equity Plan to facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required Applications should be delivered to: Gauteng Department of e-Government, Imbumba House, 75 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Applicants can apply online at: www.gautengonline.gov.za Enquiries: Mr. Max Ludwig. Tel No: (011) 689 6975 Closing Date: 2016/05/27 12:00:00 AM

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STAROOT VACANCIES Ekurhuleni Metropolitan

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan

Reference Number:FIN133 E Reference Number:FIN554 E Reference Number: FIN546 E Position:Accountant Position:Artisan: Electrician Position:Artisan: Bricklayer Department: Finance Department: Facilities Management and Real Estate Department: Facilities Management and Real EsDivision:Financial Control tate Division:Facilities Management Salary:R263 328 - R341 796 per annum (plus ben- Salary: R188 964 - R245 268 per annum (plus benDivision:Facilities Management efits) Salary: R188 964 - R245 268 per annum (plus efits) benefits) Minimum Requirements: Minimum Requirements: ND Accounting / B Com Accounting Minimum Requirements: Grade 10 Relevant experience in a similar environment Grade 10 Artisan Trade Certificate Core Responsibilities: Artisan Trade Certificate - Electrician Driver’s licence code EC1 or C1 Responsible for implementation of operational Computer literate Relevant experience process for Third Party (Banking Systems) section Driver’s licence code EC1 or C1 Reporting on Third Party and Banking Systems Relevant experience Core Responsibilities: unresolved issues and queries Restore facilities to an acceptable standard Monitoring and Allocating Bank Charges account Core Responsibilities: Cost Balancing of invoices for Third party service Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Act Restore facilities to an acceptable standard Perform administrative duties and ensure good reproviders Electrical installations cord keeping General Ledger vote balancing and Journal proAdhere to Occupational Health and Safety Act Ensure quality of own work by evaluating it frequentcessing Assist in controlling the activities of the section to ly in order to improve the quality and standard Perform administrative duties to ensure good record keeping Report unresolved issues to superiors ensure that pre - set standards and specifications are adhered to Report unresolved issues to superiors Perform services, modifications, installations, renoDelegate responsibilities and ensure adherence vations and repairs within an area of accountability Execute works order instructions issued by team Advise and give inputs on development of veri- Provide specialist advice to internal and external cusleader fication policy, plans and procedures and guideApplications or CVs and copies of qualifications, tomers lines Applications or CVs and copies of qualifications, iden- identity document and driver’s license (if appliImplement and maintain the verification plan tity document and driver’s license (if applicable), to cable), to be submitted to the following Human Applications or CVs and copies of qualifications, Resource Office: identity document and driver’s license (if appli- be submitted to the following Human Resource OfBrakpan Civic Centre, Cnr. Elliot & Escombe fice: cable), to be submitted to the following Human Streets, Brakpan Brakpan Civic Centre, Cnr. Elliot & Escombe Streets, Resource Office: Postal Address: PO Box 15, Brakpan 1540 Brakpan Brakpan Civic Centre, Cnr. Elliot & Escombe Enquiries: 011 999-7785/ Postal Address: PO Box 15, Brakpan 1540 Streets, Brakpan Postal Address: PO Box 15, Brakpan 1540 No faxed and e-mailed applications will be acEnquiries: 011 999-7785/ No faxed and e-mailed applications will be accepted. cepted. Please quote reference number on apEnquiries: 011 999-7785/ plication. Please quote reference number on application. No faxed and e-mailed applications will be ac- Applications will not be considered if the necessary Applications will not be considered if the necescepted. Please quote reference number on ap- copies of the required qualifications are not attached sary copies of the required qualifications are not plication. to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested attached to the application / CV. Candidates may Applications will not be considered if the neces- to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained. qualifications they have obtained. sary copies of the required qualifications are not Should candidates not be informed of the outShould candidates not be informed of the outcome of attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level ap- the application within six weeks of the closing date, it come of the application within six weeks of the plicable to the qualifications they have obtained. should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The closing date, it should be regarded as having Should candidates not be informed of the out- Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality subscribes to been unsuccessful. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan come of the application within six weeks of the Municipality subscribes to the principles of the the principles of the Employment Equity Act. closing date, it should be regarded as having Employment Equity Act. been unsuccessful. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Closing date:2016/05/27 Municipality subscribes to the principles of the Closing date: 2016/05/27 Employment Equity Act. Closing date: 2016/05/27

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STAROOT JOURNAL INTERNSHIPS/LEARNERSHIPS NW Dept Of Agriculture And Rural Development: Learnership Programme 2016 / 2017 Closing Date: 26 May 2016 Stipend : R3,229.00 per month Location: Head Office, Ngaka Modiri Molema, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, Bojanala and Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati Districts Services LEARNERSHIPSPECIFICATIONS: 2016/2017 Public Administration Recruitment and HR General Administration, Mafikeng Office [x2], NWREAD / 10 / 04 HR General Administration, Bojanala District Services [x1], NWREAD / 11 / 04 HR General Administration, Ngaka Modiri Molema District Services [x1], NWREAD / 12 / 04 HR General Administration, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Services [x1], NWREAD / 13 / 04 HR General Administration, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Services [x1], NWREAD / 14 / 04 HRD: Perfomance Management, Skills Development and Employee wellness, General Admin, Head Office [x6], NWREAD / 15 / 04 HRD: Perfomance Management, Skills Development and Employee wellness, General Admin, Bojanala District Services [x1], NWREAD / 16 / 04 HRD: Perfomance Management, Skills Development and Employee wellness, General Admin, Ngaka Modiri Molema District Servies [x1], NWREAD / 17 / 04 HRD: Perfomance Management, Skills Development and Employee wellness, General Admin, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Services [x1], NWREAD / 18 / 04 HRD: Perfomance Management, Skills Development and Employee wellness, General Admin, Dr Kenneth Kaunda [x1], NWREAD / 19 / 04 General Admin, Head Office / Veterinary Services Bojanala [x4], NWREAD / 20 / 04 Waste Management Environmental Education and Training, Bojanala District Services [x5], NWREAD / 21 / 04 Ngaka Modiri Molema District Services [x5], NWREAD / 22 / 04 Requirements Interested applicants should be graduates and South African citizens aged between 18 and 35 years old within the North West Province. The North West Department of Rural, Environmental and Agricultural Development is committed to the achievement of diversity and equity in employment. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Note: Short â&#x20AC;&#x201C; listed candidates will be subjected to security clearance. How To Apply Applications must be submitted on form Z83 obtainable from any public service department and must be accompanied by a detailed CV, together with certified copies of certificates and Identity Document. Faxed or emailed and late applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. If you have not heard from the Department within three months of the closing date, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful. Please forward your application , for the attention of MS K Modise: Director: Human Resource Management, Department of Agriculture And Rural Development, Private Bag x 2039, Mmabatho 2735 or hand deliver to Directorate : Human Resource Management, Ground Floor, Office No.N25, Agricentre Building, Cnr James Moroka and Stadium Road, Mmabatho All enquiries to be directed to Ms F Mpa at (018) 389 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5041

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STAROOT JOURNAL KASIE BIZ PROFILE

Channeling opportunities for young achievers. W

e often hear or see young people chanting and complaining about the state of our communities. Recently we have experience numerous events where young people are protesting against the high rate of unemployment and poverty some were complain about the scarcity of opportunities. What we have not seen is young people encouraging each other about looking for opportunities. This week we take a look at a young person who is driving change in the community. Neo Kuaho the founder of YDIDi (PTY) LTD who grew up on the dusty streets of Soweto in Moletsane section. He started YDIDi (Investigation and Dissemination of information) in January 13 2009 having the mission to organise the world opportunities and helping young people from townships to accumulate funding for their businesses, projects, or get employment, bursaries, internships and learner-ships. Seeing how young people spend their time on social media platforms the founder thought it would be a good idea to launch YDIDi on social media platforms. The idea of using social Media as a platform to share opportunities had a great impact since they where reaching a thousands of young people in one platform. In 2012 YDIDi partnered with a National radio station called Yfm. Through this partnership YDIDi had the opportunity to host Business workshops, seminars and an incubator named the Y-Business Elevator and they where given a chance to share opportunities on radio every Saturday morning between 8:00am and 9:00am.

Using the social media platform’s and the Saturday morning show on radio the company has helped over 60000 young people from different townships To find or get bursaries,employment, funding start their own social impact organisation, businesses as well as build their careers. YDIDi have paved a way for young people who are go getter’s to get out the and chase opportunities. YDIDi have another initiative called the dress Jozi walk which they initiated in 2012. The walk takes place on the first Saturday of June every year. The dress Jozi walk is all about giving love, courage, motivation And warmth to the homeless people who have made the streets of Jozi their home . The is no government funding or donations, But young people sharing what they have with those less fortunate. This can only prove that young people can do so much if they simply stand together and fight for change not freebies and had outs and we have YDIDi to thank for this mind opening initiative. The current Ydidi campaign is #Dressjozi2016. You are welcome to join them on social media platforms using the hatch tag or contribute by sending an SMS to 47555 with the words Dress Jozi. Dr Mandela once said:” it is what we have, not what we are given that separate one from another”. Article: Nomvuyo sebeko nomvuyosebeko@gmail.com Visit our blog: https://starootjournal.wordpress.com/

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The dangers of our society mind set!!! Gone are the days where young people were motivated to work hard on their school work so that they can have a bright future. I am talking about the days where young people were joining debate teams and spelling bee clubs. Those days everyone believed in becoming someone important, someone the community would be proud of. Today have a whole new generation with a different mind set. If getting a Degree was the only way you used to get the job then you are one of the lucky ones.

We live in the day and age where young people are forced to use their body as a qualification to get the job. They find themselves dating old man Just because there is an open vacancy in that big company and the CEO loves women who are not shy to go an extra mile for that job. In most cases you will find that the young woman is over qualified and fits well on the open position but because she does not want to offer sex for exchange then she ends up losing the job. Our society have made this trend of giving sex as a trade for employment or promotion normal. Woman today are forced to lower their standard if they want to make it big and if you don’t want that then you are given labels. The society have even allowed such things to happen as they try to defend them by giving these trends names like Blesser, sugar dady or prprprovider. They are even not ashamed to talk about it in public like they are talking about an accomplishment of some sorts.

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As a young graduate from university of college you are faced with high chances of not getting the job because of this trend of exchanging sex for employment. Our parents work hard for us to get the tertiary qualification which they believe could help us get a better life, But their efforts are thrown to the dust by people who are greedy. This disease is demotivating our young woman to be responsible for the following: go to school and get their tertiary qualification so they end up settling for the Blessers, sugar dad- You willRead and write the news; dies and the Minister of what what. Conduct interviews; Manage and coordinate online platforms. What are we doing as the society? Why are we condoning such trend’s?. The future of our country Requirements is in the young people’s hand,so why are we not protecting them the way we should?. Sometimes Degree/diploma in journalism; we need to shy away from the trends that make us look like a nation of clowns. Why can’t we go Two to three years’ related experience in a broadcast environment; back to the days of debate teams and the spelling bee clubs. How will we as a nation fight poverty Fluency in both English and Afrikaans; if we have young mother’s who are illiterate. We keep talking about change but we forget that Valid drivers licence; Multimedia experience. change comes from actions. You will have to work well under pressure; multitask and willing to work long Article by: Nomvuyo sebeko hours with excellent time management skills. nomvuyosebeko@gmail.com journalist@jacarandafm.com Visit our blog: https://starootjournal.wordpress.com/

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We want to grow the township economy – Shova Lifestyle Company’s vision is to transform the township into an upmarket economic powerhouse by exposing art – Thabo Modise, MD. TUMISANG NDLOVU: In this week’s SME corner we speak to Thabo Modise, the MD of Shova Lifestyle Origin, a boutique events and exhibitions company. Thabo, take us through your business offerings. THABO MODISE: It’s a lifestyle entity in Vilakazi Street. Our mandate is to simply expose South African art, if not African art. We saw a gap in the market: our art is not well exposed to the (local or international) market. And we came up with a brand called Shova to actually push towards greatness and make sure that artists get the exposure that they deserve and make sure that they also grow as entrepreneurs and grow in their business as well, because we’re giving them a platform to showcase their stuff. So we’re running a lifestyle boutique where we have ornaments on our shelves, we have nice South African designs. Among our designers, we have Mbobo Movement – one of our main suppliers. We have Nutcase on our shelves, Ancient Beauty, Tight Les, and we also have Emsawudeni – we’ve just introduced his caps recently and they are doing very well. We also sell music as well, South African music. And we’re [organically] growing into an art gallery – I always say we grow organically, you know. So we have an art gallery as well at our exhibition venue and we’re working on opening a restaurant that will complement our art when our visitors come: they can sip a glass of wine while looking at or browsing

through our art. So we’re looking forward to growing our brand at that level and we’re saying we are the “lifestyle originators”. ‘Shova” means push towards greatness. At Shova, we’re just running a simple vision of transforming the township into an upmarket economic powerhouse through a mandate of exposing art.

TUMISANG NDLOVU: When and why did you decide to start your own company? THABO MODISE: Shova was started in 2014. It was actually a contingency (spin-off/progression) of my first brand that I owned which was Masenerado.

I started that T-shirt brand in 2009 and obviously, growing as an entrepreneur and looking for opportunities, [You] exhibit as much as you can. In 2014 – that’s when the Shova movement or organisation was born, when we changed our vision to say, let’s give a platform to other young artists, because before when we used to push the brand, we struggled a lot in supplying stores. You know we used to supply only a few stores around Gauteng and if you can see [the province], its economy …our artists deserve to share the economy of Gauteng as well, as they are from Gauteng, Soweto. TUMISANG NDLOVU: How do you set yourself apart from the rest? THABO MODISE: We’re quality conscious, especially when we’re working with our artists. On the gallery side, I’m working with Senzo Nhlapo, who is our resident artist at Shova Lifestyle and our art director. He owns his own personal brand called SenzArt 911. Senzo’s been doing art for over 20 years. He studied in Germany, France and obtained his [BA] in Switzerland. Those are the artists that we are actually starting this organisation with, so that they can lead the young and upcoming artists who will be coming under Shova as well. Right now, we’re working with such designers, Mbobo Movement – they won the Vukani! Fashion Awards in 2013. And Nutcase – they’re just doing crazy designs … and the international market are really recognising their stuff as well. TUMISANG NDLOVU: That brings me to the next point. How has the market received this movement so far? THABO MODISE: Because we were growing organically, it wasn’t easy. However, we pushed ourselves, obviously engaging ourselves in different markets that are running around Soweto and marketing ourselves. So far I can say our boutique, the brand, is doing very well; 2015 was a very good year. We’ve managed to push our brand on another level and last year we got features like media interviews … features in magazines – that also pushes our market. When we started we had about 234 likes on our Facebook page and in 2015 we had about 800-and-something, so we’re growing on a very fast scale now.

TUMISANG NDLOVU: Having said that, how do you sell this type of business to a possible investor? What goes into the paperwork, what do you say to them? Come, we are open for business, we are open for investment? What is it that lures them to buying into this concept? THABO MODISE: What lures them will be obviously the economic part of it, because of us transforming the township – we’re looking forward to creating more employment in the township. Shova is not all about exhibition and all that. We’re going to grow in future into having our own workshops where our artists will be working from. That’s the [economical part] of it, where we’re saying: “guys we’re going to be creating jobs in our society and we’re going to be making sure that we sustain and grow the township economy” …. There’s so much unemployment in Soweto and we see that gap and say,”‘let’s transform the township; let’s see where we can also contribute as a brand to the township of Soweto and South Africa in general”. TUMISANG NDLOVU: Now what are you views on the current SME entrepreneurial space in South Africa? Do you feel that entrepreneurs have enough support? THABO MODISE: Honestly, I’ll say there are still a few touches that maybe our government needs to also consider in terms of supporting small businesses. However, I believe the organisations or institutions that are out there to support small businesses must also concentrate on the art side, because artists, are not well exposed in Africa and South Africa in general. So if they can concentrate on the art side and they can groom kids from a younger age to know that they can live their passion, they can live art, they can understand what art is. TUMISANG NDLOVU: How would you then advise somebody who is looking to start their business, having experienced the challenges when it comes to finance, when it comes to getting people to buy into your idea? THABO MODISE: I think one needs to do what one loves; one needs to be strong because there’s always challenges and one needs to be determined and have a clear vision of where one is actually heading. Where is he from, which position is he at and where is he heading? One can always push forward; it’s possible. TUMISANG NDLOVU: Lastly, where to for Shova Lifestyle? What can we expect in the near future? THABO MODISE: In the near future, in the next coming weeks, we’re going to be at Soweto Camp Festival, exhibiting our work there and the tickets are going to be sold at Shova Lifestyle. We are looking forward to increasing traffic into our organisation, so we are selling the tickets for the Soweto Camp Festival. Senzo Nhlapo, one of our artists is going to be exhibiting in Switzerland in April, so he’s going to be exhibiting at the Africa Festival in Switzerland, so that is one of the things that we are working on and we’re currently developing our structure as well. Once we finish with the structures then our business can start growing. TUMISANG NDLOVU: That was Thabo Modise, the MD of Shova Lifestyle, a boutique events and exhibition company in this week’s SME corner. pany’s vision is to transform the township into an upmarket economic powerhouse by exposing art – Thabo Modise, MD.

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STAROOT LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE

SA’s residential market recovery boosts luxury apartment sales

Newly-launched luxury apartment developments across SA have recorded a spike in off-plan sales in recent months – with some already being sold out.

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The sales that have been reported by industry players have largely been in mixed-use nodes where potential buyers can live, work and play. Property developers are back in business after the 2007/8 global financial crisis, which saw a five-yearlong slump in development activity.

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Buyers are seemingly now confident to bet on residential property as a hedge against market volatility and the worrying state of the domestic economy, says Nicholas Stopforth, joint MD of Amdec Property Developments. “Also, investor confidence towards SA has improved and has benefited the residential market,” he says. Amdec and Pam Golding Properties in July last year launched a luxury apartment development in Melrose Arch in Johannesburg called One on Whiteley, adding to its three established apartment buildings in the swanky precinct. Stopforth says 60% of the 120 one- and two-bedroom apartments that have been released to the market have already been sold at prices from R1.8 million to R6.7 million. The pricing on apartments on average translates to about R50 000/square metre – which is three times more than the first apartment scheme Amdec launched at Melrose Arch back in 2005 at R15 000/square metre. “January and February have been quiet in terms of sales. But sales have been good from March, as we have had about 40 sales in the last two months,” he explains. The development, which also offers 23 penthouses, is expected to be completed in 2018. Stopforth says the capital appreciation in Melrose Arch’s apartment schemes has been strong over the past ten years as “the precinct sells a lifestyle with the retail and office space on offer proving that mixed-use spaces still work”. A number of other top-end apartment developments are selling off plan between R20 000/square metre to R47 000/square metre which include Renprop’s The Vantage and The Tyrwhitt (in partnership with Grapnel Property Group) in Rosebank and The Houghton in Houghton, where apartments and penthouses are on offer. In Sandton apartment valuations are pitched up to R55 000/square metre at Metropolis on Park, Central Square, Embassy Towers and Capital on the Park. Another market seeing a surge in apartment sales is Cape Town. The demand for apartment units in the city’s urban market at the height of the global financial crisis sunk by 12% and sales volumes also declined from 70 000 sales/ month to 12 000 sales/month, Apartments at The Yacht Club range from R2.4 million for a one-bedroom unit up to R4.5 million for a two-bedroom unit. On a rand per square metre, this translates to R45 000 to R54 000.

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I usually discuss aspects about running a business from a mental, emotional and lifestyle perspective, but in today’s blog post, I want to touch on a subject that many entrepreneurs find to be a “touchy” subject – MONEY! I’m not going to tell you HOW to make money. You’re the expert in your business, so you will know how to make money in your industry. BUT, I want to share info on how to monitor your money and share the importance of managing and looking after your money correctly.

Whether you are new to running your business or you’ve been running your own business for quite some time, questions you need to know the answers to are: • Am I profiting or making a loss this month / year? • Do I know how much VAT I have to pay in the next VAT period (if you’re VAT registered, of course!) • Is my staff payroll information accurate and up to date? • Am I able to submit a tax return relatively easily when it’s due i.e. are my accounts up to date? • Do I know how much stock I have at any given time (if you sell products)? Not knowing the answers to the above questions is a clear indication that something needs to change in your business. You HAVE to be in control of your business otherwise your business WILL CONTROL YOU. This is where you have to incorporate systems to ensure you know the answers to the above questions. The systems or tools I’m referring to are accounting software or tools available. There are a variety of accounting tools on the market and I’m going to share with you how to choose the best one for you plus the advantages and disadvantages so you can make a more informed decision when selecting your accounting software or choice. Advantages monitor

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The advantages of the online accounting tools include: and share the im• You can access them anywhere and anytime – you just need an internet connection! portance of man• They are more affordable. Generally, with large accounting systems, you need to pay a aging and looking large amount of money upfront. This works well for large corporations, but when you’re after your money starting out – keeping costs down is important. correctly. • They are easy to use. I am NOT an accountant and have worked with both software I install on my computer and online accounting tools. The online ones are FAR easier to work wit and, most importantly, understand! • You can the software it on any operating system! This is a big one for me! Software you have to install on your computer needs to be able to work ON your machine and, in many cases, software systems you have to install don’t always support the operating system you run on. For example, some of the software I work on (I work on the Windows Operating System) doesn’t work on Mac and isn’t available for Mac. And, vice versa – there are some amazing Mac applications that I can’t use because I’m a Windows user. • You can allow your customers to pay online. Some payment gateway integration may be required, but sending an invoice that a client can pay immediately helps you get paid quicker and makes paying you a whole lot more convenient for your client(s). • Invoices are quick to create and send! Most systems will email the client on your behalf, so you save time writing an email to the client – you can do it from the system itself. Create and invoice and send! Boom! • Clients can log in and view their accounts. As someone who runs a directory, I have a number of different advertisers. My clients each have a profile that they can log into to get a statement. If you charge per hour, you can log your time in many accounting systems and when client logs in, they can get a sense or indication of how much their bill will be at month end. • Recurring invoices are handled for you. If you have retainer clients, for example, setting up a recurring invoice saves you SO MUCH time. The system simply sends out an invoice each month for a specific client with a specific amount and you can focus on making money rather than the admin of creating invoice after invoice! • You can run a variety of reports. These online systems generally have a range of reports so you can know where you stand financially at any given time. • Many offer mobile applications, so you can even check your expenses while waiting in the car for your kids to come out of school. Disadvantages In my opinion, there aren’t many disadvantages to using an online accounting tool. The MAIN disadvantage I have personally found is that, as a South African, these systems are really expensive – mainly as a result of the Dollar-Rand exchange rate. Most online tools / systems are sold in US Dollars. When the US Dollar fluctuates, your monthly / annual fee for your accounting software adjusts too – this is where expenses can rise unexpectedly and the exchange rate is really do not have control over, therefore it can be dangerous. So, based on the above, I strongly suggest you consider a South African company so you know exactly how much you’re going to be spending each month. Which One to Use? It’s best to do your homework on this. There are plenty of tools out there, but as I mentioned above, many charge in US Dollars, so it can be really costly. The good news is that a South African online accounting tool DOES exist and falls under the reputable Sage brand – it is called Sage One! Sage One is one I’m even looking at for myself – it’s one of the most affordable ones I’ve found. Sage One handles your transactions, imports your bank statements, handles all of the above mentioned featured I discussed under “Advantages” above. It handles your pay roll too which for me is an added bonus to keeping staff particular in check. This article was brought to you by Sage One.

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