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PHOTO: JYOTHI LALDASKwaDukuza boasts some of the top matriculants in the district and province this year. Saiyuren Ramsamy, Akshi Singh, Nirvana Sewchuran, MuhammedAzhar Kallan, Avreyna Kistensamy, Kirthi Ramdhanee, Alvina Rajmoney and Robin Pillay jump for joy in celebration of their outstanding matric results.High flyers
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Municipal jobs not for sale>> Con artist arrested for duping unsuspecting job seekers
MERVYN KRISHNA
IF you are currently job searchingand have come across any indi-vidual who claims to have con-
tacts with councillors or officials inthe KwaDukuza Municipality whowants you to pay them cash to se-cure work, beware!
TheKwaDukuzaMunicipality hasconfirmed that this is a scam.
Complaints have been receivedthat people are being approachedby unscrupulous criminals who askthem to pay cash or deposit moneyinto an account, in exchange for ajob through internal connections.
On Tuesday night last week, aLindelani woman, Hlengiwe Dube,was arrested by the KwaDukuzaCrime Prevention Unit after shepromised several people jobs at acost of R2000 each at the municipal-ity.
Nomusa Mhlongo, who is unem-ployed, was also taken for a ride andsaid the con-artist approached hersaying she was working withKwaDukuza councillor Pinky Mdlet-she and that the municipality needs20 people.
“Dube said they had already tak-en on 10 people. However, the jobcost R2 000 each. I paid her a depositof R1 000 on Christmas Eve (24 De-cember). Then on January 2, I gaveher R700. I was owing her R300.
“However, onTuesday afternoon Icontacted councillor Mdletshe aboutthe job and the payment. She wasshocked and approached me,” saidMhlongo.
Mdlesthe, after speaking to Mh-longo, contacted the KwaDukuzaCrime Prevention Unit.
The officers conducted a briefinvestigation and discovered thattwo other people from the area alsopaid the con artist money for jobs atthe municipality.
A trapwas then set by the officers.
The officers photocopied the serialnumbers of the R300 Mhlongo owedthe con-artist.
Mholongo and her friend thenproceeded to the con artist's homewith themarked R300 and handed it
for sale and the community is re-quested to follow the correct proce-dures when applying for a job.”Mthembu explained the process ofapplication.
“It should be noted that funded
and approved vacancies are adver-tised on municipal notice boards, aswell as being published in the localnewspapers and the municipalweb-site.
“An interview panel is appointed
and all applications received by thestipulated deadline date are consid-ered by the panel.”
He added: “The panel compiles ashortlist of applicants and inter-views, and where applicable, testsare conducted to select the success-ful candidate....”
“All incidents are currently underinvestigation and legal action willbe taken against the culprits.
“Members of the public are urgednot to give their hard-earnedmoneyto these people.”
If you have come across such ascam involving anyone, please re-port it to the municipal manager orthe Ombudsperson and Head: Inves-tigation on 0800 20 20 20 or theKwaDukuza SAPS on 032 551 8200.
LEFT: Coun-cillor PinkyMdletshewith the ex-hibit.RIGHT:HlengiweDube at theKwaDukuzaSAPS.PHOTOS:MERVYNKRISHNA
over to her.A cellphone recording in
which the con artist saidauni-formwould be given toMhlon-go the following day and shewould commence her newjobon Monday was also made.
As Mhlongo and her friendwalkedoutof thehouse, theof-ficer pounced on Dube andarrested her with the cash.She was then handed over totheKwaDukuzaSAPS. Theconartistwascharged for theftun-der false pretense.
A second victim Nonku-luleko Gumede, said she paidthe con artist a deposit of R1200 for a job at the municipal-ity in December and gave herR350 last week. Dube ap-peared in the KwaDukuzaMagistrate’s Court last weekand was released on bail.
The KwaDukuza SAPS ismaking an appeal to all thosewho have been ripped off tocontact them.
KwaDukuza mayor Ricar-doMthembu said: “Wewish toclarify that there are no jobs
A HUMAN hand was reported to have been found ata property in Lagoon Drive, Salt Rock on Monday,but police did not find anything at the scene.
IPSS’s Frank Labidi said in an online report thathis control centre received the call at about 10am,asking for help as a domestic worker had allegedlyfound the hand in one of the tenant’s rooms.
“I personally attended the call and due to thefact that the premises was open, entered andsearched for the “hand”.
“Nothing suspicious was found and we decidedto call in SAPS due to the seriousness of the allega-tions,” he said.
About a three-hour search was conducted, whichincluded Umhlali SAPS staff, provincial staff andIPSS, with nothing being found.
Libidi said the witness - reportedly a 17-year-olddomestic worker - kept changing her story.
Umhlali SAPS station commander Colonel SimonBhekithemba Zondi said as nothing was found, nodocket was opened and the case is now closed.
“I was shocked... but after a thorough search,nothing was found,” he said.
Police: No sign ofsevered hand
Winner of the Checkers in-store competition G Khuzwayo is seenwith assistant manager Uriel Govender and store manager Mad-han Ramdin. Khuzwayo won a six month supply of nappies forher baby.
Checkers in-store winner
Suspects found withstolen jewellery
MERVYN KRISHNA
N-FORCE Security officers ar-rested two chain-snatchersand recovered gold jewellery
from their possession on Thursdaylast week.
The thieves were passingthrough Mahatma Gandhi Street inthe KwaDukuza CBD on foot, push-ing abrand new tyre, when N-Forcedirector Nitesh Arjun, who was pa-trolling the area, noticed the suspi-cious men.
When he got closer to them, theduo abandoned the tyre and tried toflee, but they were arrested byArjun and his officers.
Investigations revealed the tyrewas stolen from an iLembe munici-pal bakkie which was parked in Ma-hatma Gandhi Street.
One of the suspects had a black
shoulder bag.“When we searched the bag, we
found gold jewellery, a pair of scis-sors and a blade.
“Several people who came to see
what was happening, said it wasthe same suspects who ripped theirgold chains from their necks.”
Anisha Baruth, who works in theCBD, said she recognised one of the
men who pulled the chain from herneck a few weeks ago in the MarketPlaza area.
Another woman, Sundry Goven-der, who had a chain ripped off herneck in Hulett Street, said she couldnot forget the suspect’s face becausewhen he pulled her chain, his handslipped.
“When he grabbed it again, I no-ticed his face,” she said.
The suspects were handed to theKwaDukuza SAPS with the recov-ered items.
They were charged for theft andpossession of stolen property.
Philmon Meyiwa of Umlazi andSandile Gumede of Maphumulo ap-peared in the KwaDukuza Magis-trate’s Court on Friday.
The men were remanded incustody pending further investiga-tions.
To place a notice in the “What's on” sec-tion, email [email protected] fax us on 032 552 3985. Deadline –Monday 10am. Items in this section will onlybe run twice ahead of your event and arefree of charge.
Sri Amiritha Ligeswarar Temple, Flamboyant Drivein Morningside will hold the Thaipoosam prayer onThursday, 16 January at 6pm. All welcome. For moreinformation contact Guru Sri Ranganathan on 032551 3248 or 074 498 2513.
Stanger Siva Temple will host its annual generalmeeting on Saturday January 18 at 2.30pm.
Stanger Siva Temple Society invites you to their an-nual Thaipoosam Kavady Festival (Paal Kudam) onThursday, 16 January at 6pm. Flag hositing Tuesday,7 January at 5pm. Flag dehositing will take place af-ter the kavady. Donations welcome. For more infor-mation call the temple clerk on 032 551 3259.
Umhlanga at B-Fit Studios, Body Guru Gym, Shop1, Lincoln by the Lake, High Street, Sundays, 9.30am– 10.30am. Ballito at Ballito Library, CompensationBeach Rd, Tuesdays 6.30pm – 7.30pm. Everyone iswelcome. Classes are R30 donation to non-profit or-ganisation. For enquiries call 031 764 6193 or [email protected].
The Stanger Group of Alcoholics Anonymous hoststheir AA and ALANON meeting meetings everyWednesday at 8pm at the Stanger Town Hall. Formore information contact Shaun on 079 155 6746.
Bhakti Marga Youth Wing will commence meetingsat the Shanta Narasimha Temple on Fridays at 5pmfrom 17 January. Contact Kubashni on 076 825 7357for more information.
Abhishegum for Shanta Narshima and Radha Krish-na is performed every Saturday at the ShantaNarshima Temple, 13 Centenery Road, Oceanviewcommencing at 2pm. Contact Kriyananda032 551 4795 or cell 0845514795.
Sri Durga Temple, Larkspur Street in Stanger ManorwillobserveThaipoosammainkavadyprayeronJan-uary 16 at 5:30pm. For more information contact thetemple on 084 815 2156 or Som Mudaly on078 409 4494 or Ram Makardood on084 486 2207.
Glendale Ganessar Temple will hold their annual ka-vady on Sunday, January 19. Flag hoisting will takeplace on January 12 at 2pm. Chariot procession willtake place on Saturday, January 18 at 2pm. For moreinformation contact Krish Naidu on 083 739 7663or Manni Singh on 083 4200 144.
The Mdonville Hindu Temple will hold their annualnight kavady festival on January 16 commencing at3pm. Kavady devotees can contact Lefty Perumalon 074 110 5014 or Krish Kisten on 083 556 6276.
The Gledhow Emperumal Temple will host their40th kavady festival on January 19 commencing at8am. The chariot procession will take place on Janu-ary 18. For kavady bookings contact George Naickeron 032 552 3487 or Babs Naidoo on 032 552 5823.
The Shri Sanathan Mundal will be hosting punditChunelal Narine on Friday, 24 January at the ShriSanathan Mundal community hall at 6.30pm. Thecommunity is urged to attend. For more informationcontact Madhuri Sing on 082 324 3406.
Stanger Secondary School will hold a governingbody election to elect two governors on January 18at 2pm at the school hall. Parents must attend withtheir identity documents.
The Mdoniville Hindu Temple will hold their Thai-poosam kavady from 6 to 16 January. Flag hoisting7 January. For more information contact the clerk on032 551 1744.
The Shri Sanathan Mundal, 21 Greyridge DriveStanger Heights, holds the following activities:Weekly Satsang every Tuesday between 6pm to7:30pm, Gayatri Pooja first Tuesday, Ramayan read-ing last Tuesday. Free adult scriptural classes onThursdaysbetween6pmand8pm.FreeYouthClass-es Fridays from 4pm to 5:30pm for further informa-tion contact P.R.O Mrs Madhuri Sing on 082 3243406.
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iCOLLEGE is definitely the hot spot tostudy during 2014, with large numbers ofmatric students applying for availablepositions.
The first batch of students to receivefull bursaries are enjoying their inductionand practical work experience at iCOL-LEGEandTalk International. Their parentsare full of praise for the professionalismof the institution and looking forward toseeing the results.
Campus manager Julie Cassim is over-whelmed with the calibre of students ap-plying and says “we anticipate a full in-take for the 2014 year. There are still anumber of full bursaries available forqualifying students and interested partiesneed to apply quickly if they want to ob-tain a position.”
iCOLLEGE is based in the state of theart facilities at Talk International in Um-hlali and offers a fantastic selection of
courses. The fully equipped campus pro-vides easy access for North Coast resi-dents with ample parking and its ownrestaurant and recreation facilities.
iCOLLEGE is a national leader in tertia-ry education and places a huge emphasison learning and maximising student po-tential, while ensuring all students enjoytheir time on campus in a relaxed envi-ronment.
Their graduates are highly sought af-
ter in the work place, and with an iCOLLEGEqualification, the opportunities are end-less not only in South Africa but interna-tionally.
SA’s leading Call Centre, Talk Interna-tional, are offering 150 students full iCOL-LEGE bursaries in the course of theirchoice as well as the opportunity to gainvaluable work and life experience in theirbusiness. iCOLLEGE is also offering anadditional 350 bursaries with 40% dis-
counts ensuring their quality education isavailable to everyone. To apply for eitherbursary please send a copy of your latestexam results and a letter of [email protected] orfax to 0865068738.
For more information on the coursesavailable or how to register, call 087 7279977 to speak to one of iCOLLEGE’sfriendly advisors. Call today to avoid dis-appointment as places are limited.
ADVERTORIAL: iCOLLEGE - The hot spot to study
Beware of potholesBlame-game over responsibility for fixing potholes
a good road network is now referredtoasthe‘townofpotholes’,ahopelesssituation that is getting worse witheach passing day.
Motorists are “fed -up” with thestate of roads and they are now call-ingon the relevant authorities to im-mediately take action and remedythe situation.
Drivers and pedestrians alikehave been complaining about thebad roads, saying they impact nega-tively on their financial resourcesas the potholes damage vehicles andspare-parts are expensive.
Several motorists complained oftheir tyres being punctured and rims
damaged.Vanilla Naidoo of Gledhow said
there are huge potholes on the Gled-how Mill Road.
“Four of my friends have told methat their tyres and rims were dam-aged because of the potholes. Thepotholes aregettingbiggeranddeep-er. Municipal vehicles, councillorsand municipal officials drive on theroads regularly but no one seems todo anything.
“We pay our rates but we are notgetting the required service deliv-ery,” said Naidoo.
Pedestrian Gary Naidoo, com-plained of “wicked drivers” splash-ing dirty water all over them, whichsettles in the huge potholes that “can
pass for small mining pits”.Motorists are frustrated that de-
spite parting with significant sumsof money to license their vehicles,obtaindriver’s licences and payoth-er road use charges, there is nothingto show for it.
The blame has been laid squarelyon the shoulders of the KwaDukuzaMunicipality who is responsible forthemaintenance of roads within thetown.
The ratepayers have accused themunicipality of not doing its job.
The road maintenance depart-mentadministration, whose respon-sibility it is to mobilise and disbursefunds for the purpose of road reha-bilitation, has equally been taken totask for failing to measure up.
Attempts to get comments fromtherelevant municipal officials wereunsuccessful at the time of going topress.
Gledhow resident Vanilla Naidoo byone of the potholes.
PHOTO: MERVYN KRISHNA
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IF you didn’t know, gentle reader, that theAmerican National Security Agency (NSA)together with other mostly first world gov-
ernments is spying on, well, the entire globalpopulation, slap yourself vigorously a fewtimes before reading on.
It now seems that those unshaven, creepyconspiracy theorists were mostly right, thanksto revelations by one Edward Snowden, whoreleasedmassesofdata to thepress last yearasproof of how far global surveillance reaches.
Tenyearsago we thought of conspirophileswho used to bleat about this sort of thing asparanoid nutters sitting in basements clad intinfoil- hats, drawing faeces-diagrams onwalls while hiding from electromagneticwaves and mind control experiments.
Today we see them on television answeringquestions about worldwide public-spying net-works.
As you will know, the granddaddy of allconspiracy theories is that of the New WorldOrder, which has moved into the mainstreammilieu as a quasi social goal for some and asource of worldwide fear for others.
The NWO has been adopted by religiousand secular conspirophiles alike and goessomething like this: The world is secretly con-trolled by a small corporate-affiliated elite thatbelong to secret societies such as the Illumi-nati, Bilderbergers, Skull & Bones, BohemianGrove and so on. Through these societies, theyplot world domination.
It’s a bit like ‘Pinky and the Brain’ withwell-dressed sociopaths thrown into the mix.
We are told that the elite (also more fre-quently known as the 1%) will achieve totalcontrol of the earth by setting up a one worldgovernment complete with army, monetarysystem, media and religion.
The uninformed masses (that would beyou and me - the 99%) will be relegated tothe status of cattle and have as our sole pur-pose obeisance to the elite.
This may sound like your current officeenvironment,but according to conspirophiles,a ‘totalitarian one-world state’ is where weare heading.
The conspirophiles say that mass surveil-lance and a clampdown on things like humanrights, freedom of expression and movement,the widening gap between the rich and poorand the erosion of the middle-class are soundindications that the NWO is knocking on ourdoorstep and will soon slither over the thresh-
old. Those who see a one world governmentas a positive thing are happy to use the termNew World Order devoid of nefarious conno-tations, seeing it rather as a necessary socialevolution that is a panacea to all of the globe’sman-made ills: Legislate the country and itspopulation and you control all of the stupidthings they do, like war, famine and environ-mental cock-ups.
Whatever your stance, we will agree thatthe world is being monitored on a scale neverbefore seen, thanks to massive steps in tech-nology and, many would say, greed.
Social media sites likeFacebookandTwitter- and smartphones - make it laughably easy toshare personal data and find personal dataand the whereabouts of almost anyone, any-where.
And that data can and is very often sold tomarketing companies, advertisers and evengovernments, without our knowledge or con-sent.
This makes it simple to track citizens atany time for reasons that can be decided by
those who are in positions of authority.The possibilities for paranoia here are end-
less, which is why many conspirophiles havefound solace in the Deep Web; mostly an en-crypted part of the internet not connected towhat we use, the Surface Web.
It is here that (for now) governments andlaw enforcement can be avoided. It is also fer-tile breeding ground for crime because it is sodifficult to penetrate.
But before we lock ourselves in our dooms-day-preppercaves, let’s remember that no oneknows how this tale of potential global woewill play out.
It could go either way, really. Or we couldsimply stay as we are, a little globe wheezingthrough a tired galaxy.
The conspirophiles will keep their tinfoilhats andprepper supplies handy ‘just incase’.
And the pro-world-government adherentswill remind us that as long as we accept thatwe are little fish in a very big pond, rife withnear-endless ripples, everything will be as se-cure as it has always been.
ALL eyes are on the class of 2013 at themoment - their achievements, pass ratesand reality.
The president has also decided tostrike while the iron is hot.
ANC leader Jacob Zuma and the rul-ing party’s election campaign is in fullswing.
This weekend, Zuma made a commit-ment to education and possibly addingtwo more years to the schooling career.
According to the president, the ANC isworking on implementing this in approxi-mately two years. Also, the president as-sures us that more emphasis will be placedon Grade R, more schools will be built andso on (election campaign speeches tend tofollow the same trends).
While most of the parties are in fullswing, providing some ‘entertainment’ tothe campaigning is once again the an-tics of Julius Malema and his party - theEconomic Freedom Front (EFF).
Malema, who is currently trying to winover the hearts and souls of the KZNcrowd, faced an angry crowd in Nkandlalast week and a small group at Umlazi thisweekend.
In true Malema style, the new partyleader decided to build a home for apoverty-stricken Nkandla resident, wholives less than five metres from Zuma’smulti-million homestead.
However, the locals greeted him withstones and jeers instead of open arms -KZN is a tough crowd.
Got a story about electioneering in yourarea? email: [email protected]
AS the country celebrates the achievements ofthe Class of 2013 with statistics about passrates, distinctions and university exemptions
makingtheheadlines,therealityformanyhard-working youngsters is that despite havingdoneenough to qualify for university entry, there are
proximately one in four applications that aremade will be accepted.
“Ifoneusestheexampleofthreeleadingpub-lic institutions in Gauteng – they have approxi-mately 33 500 spaces for undergraduates butreceivesover129000applicationsfrommatric-ulantswhohavequalified to studyatuniversity.The question is where do those who have notbeen accepted go? ” she said.
Thebenefitsofhavingatertiaryqualificationare numerous, most significantly it increasesthe chance of employment.
“Only six percent of graduates are unem-ployedwith totalyouthunemploymentcurrent-ly sittingat36%.SouthAfrica’s graduateunem-ployment rate compares favourably with thoseof developedcountries.Despite arguments thatthere isacrisis ingraduateemployment, thesit-uation is quite healthy. An increasing numberof black graduates are being employed in theprivate sector.”
institutions which accommodate those whoachieve university exemption, but also offercomprehensive support structure that is need-ed to ensure students successfully completetheir chosen field of study and are at the sametime adequately prepared for the workplace.
At Boston City Campus & Business CollegewhereMeyer isDeanof Studies, approximately70% of those that enrol actually complete theirstudies. This can be attributed to the student-centredfocus,qualityofstaffandinteractiveen-gagement that studentsatBostonreceive.Moreimportantly, the graduate unemployment ratefor holders of qualifications in commerce, sci-ence and accounting is as low as 3.1%.
“Whilst public universities may be subsi-disedbythegovernmentandsoaremoreafford-ablethanprivateinstitutions,formanystudentsthe chance of dropping out or failing is far high-er.Thismakesprivatehighereducation institu-tions an attractive option for those who are de-termined to see their studies through,” saidMeyer.
DUE to a surge in the level of safety awarenessacross South Africa, there is a resultant increaseddemand for safety training and a significantshortage of qualified safety personnel.
Safepro was established in 1984 by JohannOosthuizen, who was one of the senior chief in-spectors in SA, and who also assisted in writingthe Occupational Health and Safety Act of SouthAfrica.
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Having received numerous requests from cli-ents throughout the country, who are constantlylooking for certified safety personnel, Safepro hascreated its own recruitment / employment data-base to assist with job opportunities. Safepro hasa range of safety courses available, so take ad-vantage of this affordable and exciting opportu-nity and get a headstart on your career.
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simply not enoughplaces available atthe country’s publicinstitutions.
In 2013, a total of181 921 matricu-lants from privateand public schoolspassed with marksthat would qualifythem for tertiary ed-ucation and Bache-lors’ degree study.
Tens of thou-sandsof thesepupilswill have applied topublic universitieshowever Dr LindaMeyer,DeanofStud-ies at Boston CityCampus & BusinessCollege,saysthatap-
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Sri Maha Kripalu Gayathri Devi Temple (Mr & Mrs Danny Chetty& family) cordially invite you and your family to witness, graceand participate in the auspicious Maha Kumba Abishegam(Consecration of Sri Ganesha, Sri Gayathri and SriMahaKali
Commencing: 23 January 2014 (Thursday) - Time: 6.30pm24 January 2014 (Friday) - Time: 6.30pm25 January 2014 (Saturday) - Time: 2.00pm
Concluding: 26 January 2014 (Sunday) - Time: 9.00am
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Do not miss this free once-in-a-lifetime spiritually uplift-ing experience.Strict security by Eagle EyeProtection Services, carguards available. Formore in-formation, contact Ramakan-tha Das (Rabi Singh) 032-5513407/5524456.
KWADUKUZAMUNICIPALITY
Notice is hereby given for the extensionof the closing date for the KDM BursaryScheme.
The new closing date for thesubmission of applications is now:
Date: 22nd of January 2014 atTime: 16h00
For more information please visit ourmain office located on 14 Chief AlbertLuthuli Street, KwaDukuza or contactMpumelelo Mahlalela on 032 437 500/[email protected]
NJ MdakaneMunicipal ManagerMN 03/2014
Extension of KDM
Bursary Scheme
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Stockist of all hardware building and plumbing material.
IPSS Medical Rescue now has a new ambulance based in KwaDu-kuza on a 24 hours, seven days a week basis. IPSS is a privateambulance service that is contracted to all medical aids as wellas workman’s compensation. The ambulances are fully equippedand qualified medical personnel offer patients service of the high-est quality with patient care being priority. Contact IPSS at thecontrol call centre on 086 032 4777, 032 4593055 or072 280 7338 – 24 hours a day.
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ILEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITYiLembe District Municipality is strategically positioned for Developmental and Economic potential inKZN. The Municipality subscribes to the principles of equal employment opportunities ascontemplated in theEmployment EquityAct 55 of 1998.
VACANCYDIRECTOR: TECHNICAL SERVICES
(FIVE YEAR PERFORMCANCE BASED CONTRACT)
Suitably qualified and experienced persons are invited to apply for the abovementionedposition. The Director Technical Services, in support of the Municipal Manager and theCouncil, will be responsible for the followingkeyperformanceand result areas:-
In conjunction with the Council’s leadership, provide leadership for planning, organising, developingand integrating the Technical activities of the Municipality, including establishment, execution andreporting of Departmental systems, goals, schedules and budget; Develop metrics andaccountabilities for all engineering maintenance and plant systems functions. Responsible for theoverall direction, coordination and evaluation of the reporting divisions and functions; Perform allleadership and administrative responsibilities associated with the management of human resourcesincluding but not limited to performance management, disciplining of employees and resolvingproblems, in accordance with the organisation’s policies and applicable laws; Direct and prioritiseresources and personnel to ensure that projects progress meets time commitments and are withinthe prescribed budgets;Assure effective use of project management tools; Responsible for approvalof extension of water and sewer network; Ensure provision of quality water; Ensure proper treatmentand safe disposal of wastewater and the Supervision of contractors and consultants.
Minimum requirements: An innovative and committed person with B Eng. (Civil Engineering)Registration as a Professional in terms of the Engineering Professionals of SouthAfricaAc of1990 is mandatory; Five years’ experience in senior management, particularly in regulatory, public,local government sector institutions; Certificate in MFMP/ CPMD, Full knowledge of and experienceinworkingwithin theWater ServiceDelivery Industry; Extensive planning and projectmanagement skills; Good interpersonaland communication skills aswell as good negotiation, conceptual and analytical skills;must be a visionarywith ability to develop and implement turnaround strategies thatwillimprove iLembewater service delivery operations.
If interested, kindly forward your application letter together with your detailed Curriculum Vitae,certified copies of your qualifications, ID and valid drivers licence to:
The Secretariat / Support Services Manager: iLembe District Municipality, P O Box 1788,KwaDukuza, 4450 or hand deliver at iLembe House, 59/61 Mahatma Ghandi Street, KwaDukuza4450.
Note: Disclosure of financial interests in accordance with prescribed regulations will be required.Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for an interview and assessment on the dateand a time and venue that will suit iLembe. Candidates must be willing to undergo a competency-based assessment prior to interview, aswell as security vetting.
All technical enquiries are to be directed to the Director Corporate Services: Mr Geoffrey Kumalo onTelephone (032) 437 9505/ 9512, and all administrative enquiries are to be directed to Manager HR:Ms SS Ngiba on (032) 437 9348/9524. The closing date for the submission is 01 February 2014 @16h00. Please note: Incomplete, faxed and emailed applications and applications received afterclosing date WILL NOT be considered. Should you not be contacted by this office within three (3)months of the closing date, kindly consider that your application was not successful. HumanResourceSectionwill not take any responsibility for registeredmail.
NIMBAACTINGMUNICIPALMANAGER
Enterprise iLembe is the Economic Development Agency of the iLembe District Municipality,responsible for Trade & Investment Promotion and Local Economic Development for the region. TheAgency subscribes to the principles of equal employment opportunities as contemplated in theEmployment Equity Act 55 of 1998. Suitably qualified and experienced person are invited to apply forthe following position:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5 YEAR PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT
The Chief Executive Officer, in support of the Chairperson of the Board and the Agency’sBoard of directors, will be responsible for the following key performance and results areas:In conjunction with the Board’s leadership, drive the vision, mission and strategic direction ofEnterprise Ilembe as articulated in the Strategic Plan of the Agency. Develop and implementbusiness objectives, performance targets and operational efficacy of the Agency. Set the tone at thetop of the administration regarding the organisation’s ethnics, code of conduct and values. Provideleadership in the budgeting process guided by informed projections of revenues and expenditures,as well as oversee sound financial management and controls. Develop, foster, maintain and reviewkey strategic relationships with key stakeholders. Maintain an effective and reliable riskmanagement and governance process and systems, including internal audit function, Board ofdirectors Secretariat and Audit Committee. Ensure the maintenance of a monitoring and evaluationfunction and processes to monitor all activities, programmes and projects. Ensure compliance andadherence to the applicable legislation, regulations, policies and rules impacting on localgovernment.
Minimum Requirements: An innovative and committed person with relevant and appropriatepostgraduate qualifications in either one or more of the following disciplines: Law, Social Sciences,Development Planning Management and Public Administration. Certificate in MFMP / CPMD, Five(5) years senior management experience in Trade and investment promotion/Marketing/Businessand economic development in both private and public sector. Full knowledge of and experience inworking with legislation or direct relevance, such as the Local Government Municipal Structures Act,Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Corporate Governance (King III). Extensive strategicplanning, and project management skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills as well asgood negotiation, conceptual and analytical skills. Must be a visionary with the ability to develop andimplement turnaround strategies that will improve Enterprise ILembe’s operations and develop itspeople.
Please forward your applications together with the detailed CV and certified copies of youreducational certificates to: The Caretaker Chairperson of the Board, Mr Bongani Linda,Enterprise IlembeP.OBox593Ballito 4420. Email: [email protected].
The closing date for the submission isFriday 01February [email protected] note that faxed applications and applications received after the closing date will not beconsidered. If you have not heard from us within three (3) months of the closing date, please acceptthat your application has been unsuccessful.
BONGANI LINDA (MR)CARETAKER CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD
iLembe’s topmatriculants comefrom KwaDukuza
JYOTHI LALDAS
ONCE again majority of the top mar-triculants from the iLembe Districtwere born, raised and schooled in
KwaDukuza.However, the top pupils did not only
emerge from schools within the town suchas Stanger Manor, Glenhills and StangerSecondary - semi-rural and rural schoolssuch as Groutville High and Baguni Sec-ondary in Doringkop showed their abilityby producing two top achievers.
Etete's Brilliant Dube beat the odds byachieving seven A’s in his National SeniorCertificate examinations.
His outstanding results will see him en-rol at the University of Cape Town to pur-sue a career in mechanical engineering.
Banguni's top matriculant also scoredseven distinctions and secured a spot as atop achiever.
The Weekly met with several high flyerswho had not already embarked on theirstudy journey last Friday to find out more
about their matric success and futureplans.
KwaDukuza's number one matriculant,Stanger Manor Secondary's AvreynaKistensamy said she is off to the Universityof Cape Town with her eight distinctionsto pursue a career in actuarial science.
“I want to make lots of money and trav-el and I believe having this dream is whatpushed me through high school and mat-ric. Well, that and the unwavering supportof my family, friends, teachers and tutors.”
Speaking about how she managed toscore eight distinctions, seven of whichwere over90percent,shesaid:“Consisten-cy and balance. I know a lot of people thinkall I did was bury myself in books and studyday and night, but I really didn't.
“Of course studying was my priorityover and above everything else, but I stillhung out with my friends and watchedmovies and all the stuff teenagers do, allin moderation. However, I won't deny I fol-lowed all the cliches: eat well, sleep welland all that. It works, really!”
Another Stanger Manor star KirthiRamdhanee, who scored seven A's, isheading to University of KwaZulu-Natal inpursuit of a career in chemical engineering.
Answering the question why chemicalengineering, Kirthi said: “I love chemistryand it really is as simple as that. I have apassion for it and I know I will be good atit so why not!”
Akshi Singh, another achiever fromStanger Manor, walked away with eight A'sand is heading to Stellenbosch Universityto study chemical engineering.
“I have a flair for chemistry too, just likeKirthi. In five years I want to have my awe-some job and start my awesome life. In 10years I want a house and car and loads ofsuccess.”
Her tip to the class of 2014: “Keep calm- stress will kill you. Get plenty of rest andkeep a balanced diet. I know it's very cliche,but Avreyna is right, it works. Prioritise, stayfocused and don't become complacentonce you are doing well.”
From Glenhills, Saiyuren Ramsamy
achieved six distinctions. He will head offto University of the Witswatersrand andhopes to emerge an aeronautical engineer.
“I find that this [field] is relatively un-explored and underdeveloped in this coun-try and I want to change that some how.”
Also from Glenhills, Muhammed AzharKallan will be using his six distinctions topursue a career as a neurologist.
“I want to help humanity and contrib-ute to the well being of the people of ourcountry and I don't see a better way thanmedicine. My granddad always told me, 'Asa student you are always under pressure toexcel at school. Every time you feel thepressure is too much, try to think about themoment when you achieve victory. If youalways live in that moment success will beyours.' I live by these words now and I al-ways will.”
Alvina Rajmoney from Stanger Sec-ondary see's herself as a qualified chemi-cal engineer in 10 years thanks to her sixA's. She will pursue this dream at the Uni-versity of KwaZulu-Natal.
“I also want to open an orphanage andprovide financial aid to my school's lunchclub. As a little girl I always wanted this andnow I am a step closer.”
Stanger Secondary’s Nirvana Sew-churan will let her six distinctions take herto a career in commerce through a businessmanagement qualification from UmfoloziFET College.
“I am an organised person, I have lead-ership skill and I want to be my own boss.Maybe I will even start my own business.”
Stanger Secondary's Robin Pillay, sixA's, will study electrical engineering at theUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal.
“I have always enjoyed fixing things. Ilike technology and I prefer practical workso this seems natural to me.”
While Robin is in no hurry to leave hishome town, he does hope to bring some-thing back. “This is my home, I want tomake it a better place to live so I don't planto leave but that isn't how life works.Things change all the time, let's see whatthe future has in store for me.”
Pride of KwaDukuza
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ACCOMMODATION
AYER ROCKGuesthouse, 74Geranium Street,Stanger Manor,“Tasteful executivea c c ommo d a t i o n ” .Contact: 032-5516503/0825623676.
U K Z N / H o w a r dCollege, 3 minutesfrom campus. Contact:084 446 6779/082 9254028.
BUSINESSPREMISES TO LET
Business premises tolet1).Shop-King ShakaStr.2).Workshop3).FactoryContact: 072 5793167.
House to let in StgHeights, R1900 excl.L/W. Contact: 032-5515966/084 577 8830.
San Te Fe-1 bedroom(T/B), R1300 excludinglights. Contact: 073775 3192.
Three bedroom housewith lounge, kitchenand dining room inCourt Road, Townview,Rental R2500.00 permonth excluding.Please contact: 032-551 1211 during officehours.
Well secured basementto let, fully fitted kitchenand fully tiled floors,in Stanger Manor.Contact: 071 3339649.
Transport availablefromStanger toMobeni,Mon-Fri, 07:30am-16:00pm. Contact: 073934 6040.
Transport available,UKZN, Howard,Westville, DUT, VC,CTI, Damelin, SkyAviation, early and lateloads, pick and dropfrom home. Contact:079 999 9758/084655 6605. For allinformation visit www.jisakatravel.co.za andclick on student shuttleservices.
Construction Companycurrently looking forgeneral storeman/buyer, must have basicknowledge of materialsand purchases inconstruction industry.Please email CV [email protected] or fax to 086 2254687. Contact No:032-459 1667. Tocommence asap.
FarmClerk required, nochancers. Fax detailedCV to 032-551 1074.
Hi Tech RoofingWe have a vacancy foran Accounts Clerk atour Stanger Branch.Pastel experiencewill be an advantage.Email CV to [email protected].
Hi Tech RoofingWe have a vacancyfor a Sales Rep atour Stanger Branch.Experience in thebuilding industry willbe an advantage.Email CV to [email protected].
Positions availablefor travel consultantsand accountant fortravel agency and touroperator in Ballito andShakaskraal. Pleasemail CV to [email protected].
Retail SalesRepresentativepositionexists in our depot atStanger:-Candidate must havea Diploma in Sales andMarketing-At least two yearsrelevant experience-Code 08 valid drivinglicenceInterested personsshould forward theirapplications to faxno 086 539 3089 ortelephone 031-2741713.
Salesperson requiredforDSTVandElectronicequipment, must haveknowledge of USBand Memory Cardsand must be computerliterate. Personallydrop off CV’s at 69 KingShaka Street, Phone-083 231 1804.
Sec ElectricalTrainee ElectricianIntake For 2014Well establishedelectrical contractingcompany is invitingapplications to fulfill theposition as learnership-electricians.Successful candidatesmust have thefollowing:--2 years of industrialemployment in anyengineering field witha flair to electricalengineering.-Must have matricexemption with a Caggregate.-Must have drivers licence.-Must have minimumS3 electrical.-Willing to participatein the associatedtraining programmefor a period of 4 yearsapprenticeship underMerseta contract.A short listed candidatewill have to go througha theoretical aptitudetest.Closing date forapplication-25 January2014.Fax CV’s to 032-5514842Email: [email protected]
Vacancy exists for aschool leaver to workin a motor spares shopin Stanger. For aninterview please call082 551 7684 duringoffice hours.
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Will pay cash for yourcar or bakkie, old ornew. Call: 082 7864040.
HOUSE TO LET VACANCYTRANSPORT
House to let3 bed family home withMES, fitted kitchen,separate lounge anddining room. Goodsecurity and close toschools and shoppingcentre in StangerManor, R4750 p/m.Contact David: 082873 9409 and Yvonne:078 875 6996.
Stanger-Astrologer-Psychic-Supernatural-Healer, Dr Ntuna,Herbalist-Consultant“Palm reading, fortuneteller”. Contact: 073057 3960.
LOANS
ARE you drowning indebt??? Pay from aslittle as R250.00 permonth towards all youraccounts. Immediaterelief. We also removegarnishees. Call Siva-078 545 0850/032-5337894, Savy-078 5951978.
PROPERTY
Buying or selling ahouse or property.Contact; MervynKrishna on 084 3680903.
SERVICES
Happy Kidz Nursery/Crèche/Day Care,Based in Glenhills,2-5 years, R400 p/m.Contact: 076 2354684.
TRANSPORT
1Personrequired to joinlift club to Prospection/Isipingo/Umbogintwini/Galeria. Contact: 072807 3262.
Lift club required forCTIDurban North. Contact:072 222 6688.
Ilembe District Municipality is inviting applications for bursaries tostudents who are residing within the Ilembe District jurisdiction who arealready or wish to pursue studies in the Civil Engineering field at a tertiaryinstitution.
WHOCANAPPLY
UndergraduateCivil Engineering students at tertiary institutionsMatriculants who wish to study Civil Engineering at a recognizedinstitution of higher learning inSouthAfrica.Preference will be given to applicants who excel academically and /ordemonstrate potential
THEFOLLOWINGMUSTACCOMPANYYOURAPPLICATION
ComprehensiveCV
Municipal bursary application form
Certified copies of ID and latest results
A provisional letter of acceptance froma recognized institution.
Proof of residence
Application forms are obtainable at Ilembe House, KwaDukuza.Completed application forms and relevant attachments must beforwarded to: The Municipal Manager, iLembe District Municipality, P. O.Box 1788, KwaDukuza, 4450 or hand delivered at iLembe House, 9/61MahatmaGhandi Street, KwaDukuza..
All enquiries are to be directed to theManager Human Resources (032)437 9348.The closing date for the submission is Friday 24 January 2014@ 16h00. Please note: Incomplete, faxed and emailed applications andapplications received after closing dateWILLNOTbe considered.
iLembe District Municipality is strategically positioned for Developmental and Economic potential inKZN. The Municipality subscribes to the principles of equal employment opportunities ascontemplated in theEmployment EquityAct 55 of 1998.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS IN TERMS OF SECTION 93 OFTHE MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS ACT
Candidates to serve on the Board of Directors of iLembe District Municipality’sEconomicDevelopmentAgency: Enterprise iLembe
Enterprise iLembe is the Economic Development Agency of the iLembe District Municipality,responsible forTrade& Investment Promotion and Local EconomicDevelopment for theDistrict.
Enterprise iLembe is a private company incorporated in terms of the Companies Act of South Africaand is 100%share-owned by iLembeDistrictMunicipality.
Members of the general public are hereby invited to apply to serve as Directors of the Board ofEnterprise iLembe. Candidates who are locally-based business leaders and experts in the fields ofTourism, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Retail, Economic development and Finance are preferred.Applicants should have reasonable and appropriate skills and experience in the above fields, as wellas be knowledgeable in and committed to the transformation imperatives and challenges of theiLembe District Municipality. Applicants must also have a clear credit record. Consideration will begiven to gender equality.
The current BoardMembers of Enterprise iLembeare also eligible to apply.
Applications should include: ¦ Full details of the personmaking the application ¦ ACurriculumVitae ofthe application andmotivation for appointment
Applications, in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Application for Directorship – EnterpriseiLembe” should be addressed to theActing Municipal Manager: iLembe District Municipality,P. O. Box 1788, KwaDukuza, 4450 or be hand delivered to iLembe House, 59/61 MahatmaGhandi Street, KwaDukuza. Hand delivered applications should be posted in a box markedCurriculum Vitae in the foyer of iLembe House.
The closing date for the submission is 01 February 2014 @ 16h00.Queries regarding this noticemay be directed to the undersigned on 032-437 9503.
The KwaDukuza Municipality situated on the KwaZulu Natal North Coast, seeks to fill thefollowing positions and accordingly invites applications from suitably qualified andexperienced applicants for appointment to the position as indicated. Please note that thepost title and post identification number (KDM) MUST be indicated on your applicationform which is obtainable at the KwaDukuza Municipality website and at our HumanResources Department offices, at the Whitehouse Centre, Chief Albert LuthuliStreet, KwaDukuza. Your application MUST be accompanied by certified copies of yourqualifications, identity document and driver’s license where applicable.Applicants are alsoadvised to ensure that their applications address the selection criteria in terms ofqualifications, experience and any other requirements as set out in the relevantadvertisement as shortlistingwill be based on these selection criteria.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAND PLANNING DIRECTORATE
SENIOR TOWN PLANNING TECHNICIAN(TASK GRADE 12: R209 558.88 – R272021.88 P.A. + LOCOMOTION ALLOWANCE &CELL-PHONEALLOWANCE INTERMSOFCOUNCILPOLICY(3 YEAR CONTRACT POST – SHARED SERVICES)
Requirements: A National Diploma or Degree in Town Planning at an NQF level 5/6;Computer literate (MSWord & Excel); Code B/08 driver’s licence. 2-3 years relevant townplanning experience. Proof of Registration with the South African Council for Town andRegional Planner or be in process of being registered.
Duties: Assist by providing and managing the development planning functions and resultindicators associated with the provision of an effective town planning and GIS informationservice to core service delivery functions by amending, adjusting and reviewing policiesand procedures against departmental statutory and audit guidelines. Provide strategicplanning in the form of assisting in Framework planning for the municipalities and facilitatewith the planning and development act with regards to development applications andlinkages thereof of thePDAapplications to core service delivery functions.
Requirements: An appropriate Degree or National Diploma in Built Environment such as,Town Planning, Building or Architecture. Computer literate (MSWord & Excel); Code B/08driver’s licence.Minimumof 2 years relevant experience toOutdoorAdvertising functions.
Duties: Coordinates sequences associated with monitoring, compliance with standardsprocedures, regulations and specifications encompassed in regulation with regards to thesubmission of outdoor advertising applications for approval and construction/ erection ofoutdoor advertising material, preparing and presenting investigational and qualitativereports, processing/ approving specific transactional works documentation and issuingcompliance notices to align practices. To formalize and control all aspects related tooutdoor advertising in the KwaDukuza Municipality as a new source of income to Counciland to ensure compliance of Council’s advertising signs bylaws in terms of the adoptedoutdoor advertising policy.
PLEASE NOTE:1. Applications are to be addressed to the Municipal Manager, KwaDukuza Municipality,P.O. Box 72, KwaDukuza, 4450 for attention the Human Resources Department, and maybe posted or hand delivered. (Note that hand delivered applicationsmust be handed to theH.R. Officer/ Clerk in the Human Resources Offices, First Floor, Whitehouse Centre, ChiefAlbert Luthuli Street, KwaDukuza). For enquiries please call Tel. No. 032 437 5000/5136/5153.2. The Closing date and time is Tuesday 28 January 2014 at 12H00, No hand deliveredapplicationswill be accepted after the closing date and time.3. Please DO NOT fax or e-mail applications. Please also NOTE THATAPPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON KWADUKUZA MUNICIPALITY’SAPPLICATION FORM WHICH IS OBTAINABLE ON THE MUNICIPALITY’S WEBSITE(www.kwadukuzamunicipality.gov.za)
KwaDukuza Municipality adheres to the National Employment Equity Strategy. Post levelsare subject to conversion according to the TASK Job Evaluation system. Furthercommunication will only be with shortlisted candidates, such shortlist being confined to thecandidates that best meet the requirements according to the information supplied in theirCV’s. Candidates not contacted within 3 months of the closing date may consider theirapplications unsuccessful. Council reserves the right not to appoint.
N. J.MDAKANEMUNICIPALMANAGERMN: 05/2014
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ILEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
ILEMBE UMASIPALA WESIFUNDA
lembe District Municipality is strategically positioned for Developmental and Economicpotential in KZN. The Municipality subscribes to the principles of equal employmentopportunities as contemplated in theEmploymentEquityAct: 55of 1998
REQUIREMENTS:National Diploma (with accounting, auditing as majors) or equivalent qualification in theauditing field and/or relevantDiploma inCriminal Justice andForensic Investigation.Anti-corruption certificate (NQF-5)will be an added advantage.3 yearsminimum in investigations and/or auditing environment.Communication – verbal andwritten.Lateral and innovative thinking.Investigative and analytical.Business sense.Organizational relationships.Maintain high standard of honesty, objectivity, diligence and loyalty.Due professional care.Report writing.Computer literacy.Interpersonal relations.Financialmanagement.Application and interpretation of legislature.Projectmanagement.Research/policy development.MFMANational Treasury’s FraudPreventionPlanProvincial Treasury’s FraudPreventionPlanPublic ServiceAnti-FraudStrategyDPSAMinimumCommissionAnti-CorruptionRequirementsWhistle-BlowingPolicyPCCA(Prevention andCombating ofCorruptActivitiesAct).SADCProtocolAgainst CorruptionGeneral recognized accounting principles.Generally accepted accounting principles.Riskmanagement.Investigation strategies.Criminal procedures.Civil recovery procedures.Disciplinary hearing procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Design and/or reviewof an anti-fraud and corruption policyEstablish an institutional plan to implement the policy requirements, with respect toprevention, reporting, detection, investigation and resolutionCapacity building to implement the policy and related planAssessment of corruption risk profile of themunicipalityInternal controlmeasuresPromotion of ethical behaviour and ethical organizational culture in themunicipalityConduct ethics, anti-fraud and corruption awareness and training programmesEstablishingmechanisms for internal reporting of incidents of fraud and corruptionMonitoring and evaluation of fraud and corruption trends in themunicipalityProviding reports on the outcomeof themonitoring and evaluation of fraud and corruption totheAccountingOfficer andEthics committeeGiving ethics adviceIncluding all details of incidents in the institution’s annual report, in the prescribed formatSecretariat to theEthics committeeEnsuring that ethics training takes placeRolling out anti-corruption and ethics awareness campaignsRaising ownership and awareness on preventive policies, such as the Code of ethics, giftspolicy, declaration of interest and thewhistle-blowing policyReceiving fraud and corruption reports through internal reportingmechanismsReceiving fraud and corruption reports fromexternal hotlineForwarding allegations ofmisconduct to the responsible partiesKeeping a database of all incidents brought to the officer’s attention
REQUIREMENTS:ValidGrade 12Certificate.National Diploma in Commerce (with Information Systems/ financial or managementaccounting/businessmanagement/ auditing asmajors).Completed articleswith an audit firmwill be an added advantage.3 - 4 years’Systems control and lossmanagement experience.Knowledge ofMFMA,King III Report, ISA265, 315 and 330,GRAP, InformationSystemsGood understanding / knowledge of governance practices, internal control systems andability tomonitor riskmanagement activities / programmes (and implementation thereof).Knowledge of corporate governance requirements.Internal audit and assurance practices.Enterprise risk management concepts, frameworks and method, and awareness of riskfinance and risk control concepts.The ability to think strategically in order to monitor and support Line Management onmatters of significance to the Institution as awhole.Excellent verbal, written and facilitation skills alongwithwell-developed presentation skills.The ability to organise andmotivate others, someofwhommaybe inmore senior position.The ability to effectively interpret and aggregate significant amounts of data and informationand distil it to key points in order to assist Senior Management to fully appreciate theirinternal controls.The ability to build effective relationships with other risk management performing functionssuch as the functions concerned with disaster management, business continuity, healthand safety, insurance, compliance, fraud prevention and the like.The energy and drive to generate value for the Institution through the systems control andlossmanagement function.Good computer skills and ability to use information systemswithin themunicipality.Valid drivers licence.
KEYRESPONSIBILITIES:Assisting management in designing, implementing andmonitoring the effective functioningof the systemof internal control.Assistingmanagement in developing:? Preventative controls to reduce the probability that something will go wrong and reduceits impact should the riskmaterialize? Corrective controls to correct errorswhen they occur? Detective controls to find errors after they have occurred.Ensure that the municipality has, implements and monitors an internal control architecturethat include:? Management controls to ensure that the municipality structure and systems support itspolicies and plans and that the municipality operates within the statutory and regulatory
environment? Administrative controls to ensure that the policies and objectives are implemented in anefficient and effectivemanner? Analysis of financial management environment to identify potential risk areas anddeviations from financial controls? Accounting controls to ensure that the resources are properly accounted for? Review of samples of financial transactions processed for accuracy and completeness,and the accurate interpretation of policy directives? Information technology controls to secure security, integrity and availability ofinformation? Ensure the implementation of corrective measures and preventative controls in respectof all financial risks and audit findings, as per reports of the auditor general and internalaudit unit.Review themunicipality loss control policy.Implement themunicipality loss control policy.Prepare reports for submission to relevant committees.
REQUIREMENTS:AvalidGrade 12Certificate.National Diploma inHumanResources or Behavioural / Social SciencesQualification.3 years relevant experience as a Human Resources Practitioner specializing inrecruitment and selection, and leavemanagement.Knowledge and experience onVIP/ ESSSystemwill be an addedadvantage.Proficiency inMicrosoftOfficeAvalid drivers’ licence.Ability tomulti-task and performunder pressure.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Facilitate, coordinate andmanage all administration around theMunicipal recruitment andselection, and leavemanagement processes.Align recruitment processwith EEPlan and ensure that recruitment, selection & placementprocedures are adhered to at all times.Provide secretariat service to the InterviewCommittee.Perform leave administration on theESSsystem.Compilemonthly recruitment and leave reports.
Requirements:National Diploma in Commerce (with Risk Management/ Financial or ManagementAccounting/ Public FinanceManagement/Auditing asmajors).Registrationwith the Institute of RiskManagement or Institute of InternalAuditorswill be anadded advantage.3-4 yearsRiskManagement experience and/ or auditing experience.Knowledge ofMFMA,King III Report andRiskmanagement.Skills: Communication – verbal and written, lateral and innovative thinking, organizationalrelationships, maintain high standard of honesty, objectivity, diligence and loyalty, reportwriting, computer literacy, interpersonal relations, auditing & assurance, financialmanagement, application and interpretation of legislature, research/policy development.Valid driver’s licence.
Responsibilities:Identify risks in the respective departments and interpreting legislative requirements anddiscussing with the immediate superior/ RiskManagement Committee, the structure of theplan and program, incorporating Occupational Health and Safety, Disaster Management,Human resources, etc.Adjusting the Plan/ Program based on approval of recommendations/ submissions prior toimplementation.Interacting and providing information and opinion on researched issues to the immediatesuperior/ Risk Committee, commenting specifically on the appropriateness of the Plan/Programagainst internal processes.Evaluating the adequacy and capability of internal controls to identify with deviations fromguidelines and procedures.Assessing the validity of performance and costing systems and checking accuracy inspecific applications (project costing, etc).Participating in various meetings (Risk Management Committee, internal and externalforumsetc.) and provides comments/ opinions.Responding to queries/ questions, through the collection of factual information and/ orpresenting and elaborating on findings to substantiate outcomes.Collaborating with external official departments, professional bodies on audit proceduralapplications and principleswith a view to aligning internal processes.Providing advice to heads of internal departments on the re-alignment of specificprocesses, roles and responsibilities tomaintain compliancewith statutory legislation.Analyzing records\systems\procedures in the respective departments and the impact ofnon-compliance for themunicipality and propose correctivemeasures.Analyzing Financial Statements and commenting to the immediate superior on thecredibility of the report with respect to the financial position of the Municipality andcompliancewith applicableActs.Receiving reports from the respective departments on possible risks and analyzing thescope and nature of the investigation.Formulating and checking the validity of themethodology using sample audits.Implementing procedure, check records and paper trails, conducting interviews and,testing and/ or verifying information and data.Preparing comments, opinions and conclusions in respect of the investigations andfindings.
BENEFITS: 13th Cheque, Generous Leave, Natal Joint Pension Fund, Medical Aid and homeownership schemesubject to certain conditions.
Kindly forward your application letter together with your detailed Curriculum Vitae and certifiedcopies of your qualifications, I.D and Drivers Licence to: The Municipal Manager: iLembeDistrictMunicipality, P.O. Box 1788, KwaDukuza, 4450 or hand deliver at iLembeHouse, 59/61Mahatma Ghandi Street, KwaDukuza. All applications should be posted in a box markedCurriculumVitae in the foyer.
All technical enquiries are to be directed to the Manager ERM: Ms. T Mpetsheni onTelephone (032) 437 9414, and all administrative enquiries are to be directed toManager HR:Ms. SS Ngiba on (032) 437 9348 / 9537. The closing date for the submission is 24 January2014 @ 16h00. Please note Incomplete, faxed and emailed applications and applicationsreceived after closing date WILL NOT be considered. Should you not be contacted by thisoffice within three (3) months of the closing date, kindly consider that your application was notsuccessful.HumanResourceSectionwill not take any responsibility for registeredmail.
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Mr. Murugas Nagappen & his daughterRosemary Murugas
There’s an ache in our hearts and a gap in ourlives, nobody could ever fill. Heartaches in theworld are many but losing you was worse thanany. The tears of the heart will forever stay.Thanks for all the love, laughter and sweetmemories you left behind. When the familygathers and you’ve not there, how much wemiss you, will never be known. In God’s nameyou rest above…In our hearts you rest in love…
Forever missed for you were the best.Inserted by the Murugas family
Gone is the face we loved so dear. God tookaway the shining light within a home that wasalways bright. We miss the light, we always will.Your vacant place, no one can fill. In our heart,you will always stay loved and remembered ev-eryday.You and your family are kindly requested toattend the 15th and 16th Day Ceremony of thelate Perumal Moonsamy Govender (Rajoo)Date: Sunday, 19th January and continued onthe 20th January 2014Venue: 7 Tensing Climb, Indian VillageTime: 6pmSadly missed by your loving wife Dhanum andchildren and a host of family and friends.
IN LOVING MEMORY
Perumal Moonsamy Govender (Rajoo)
Off to winning startExcellent year opener for local team
Nkobongo Cricket Club got off to a winning start in 2014 after trouncing Manor ‘C’ by 49-runsat the Gledhow Ground.
WEEKLY REPORTER
NKOBONGO Cricket Club kicked off thenew year on a winning note aftertrouncing Manor ‘C’ by 49-runs in an
Ilembe Cricket Union Twenty-20 League gameplayed at the Gledhow Ground on Saturday.
The decision by Manor to field first after
winning the toss backfired after their rivalsposted a respectable 94/9 in their allotted 20-overs. L Mhlamana (31) and L Movean (25)were the top-scorers for Nkobongo.
Shivaan Singh (3/13 from four overs) andAzhar Singh (2/11 from four overs) were thepick of the Manor bowlers.
InreplyManorwerebundledoutforadisap-
pointing 45 runs in the15thover withRivash-en Singh (15) the only batsmen to offer any re-sistance.
Meanwhile, 24 hours later Manor ‘A’avenged the defeat after scraping to a hardfought two-wickets victory against Nkobongoin an Ilembe Cricket Union 50-Overs Leaguegame played at the Gledhow Ground on Sun-day.
Nkobongo batted first and posted 81/10 in
MANEES Radio and TV will be opening their DSTVagency on Saturday, 25 January at their store at theUshaka Mall commencing at 9.30am.
Patrons can look forward to loads of fun and excite-ment as well as valuable information with addressesby KwaDukuza mayor Ricardo Mthembu as well asMultichoice heads of departments.
Entertainment includes the Tyles featuring youngguitar maestro Saiyen Naidoo, vocalist CharmaineDeol and hip-hop dancers can also be expected.
An exciting prize giveaway will round of the day witha HD PVR decoder up for grabs.
Patrons purchasing from the stores until 25 Januarywill go into the lucky draw and stand a chance towin.
Manees now offers sale and installation of DSTVdecoders, payment of DSTV accounts, decoder swaps,Smartcard swaps, balances and billing enquiries,DSTV self service payment kiosk, reconnection andtechnical queries.
(19) and RockyMgobhozi (17) werethe only batsmen torecord double-fig-ures.
DillonRautenbach(4/20 from sevenovers) and DesiganPillay (4/7 from fourovers) were the pickof the Manor bowl-ers.
Zamir Maraj (21)and Alveiro Nadasen(20) guided Manor toa hard fought two-wickets victory in the36thover. LMokoena(3/13 from 10 overs)and L. Gebane (2/25from10overs)battledgamely to keep Nko-bongo in contentionfor honours.
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SAFA Ilembe will host a level I coaching course-CAF B Li-cence for all coaches within the Ilembe District.
Phase one of the coaching course will take place from1 to 10 February. The coaching course will involve a theoreti-cal and practical session. The theory lessons will take placeinBallitoorSaltRock(venuetobeconfirmed)withtheprac-tical session scheduled for the Thembeni Sports Complex.
The level I coaching course is restricted to coaches whoare in possession of a SAFA introductory coaching certifi-cate.Allapplicantsmustsubmitatwo-pagecoachingactiv-ity report and proof of all coaching activities must be sub-mitted.
Aspiring coaches must submit a medical certificate (notolder than two weeks) verifying the applicant’s ability orstate of health to undergo the intensive practical sessions.
SAFA Ilembe president, Thulani Gumbi said: “There is adearth of level I coaches and aspiring coaches must takefull advantage of the free service offered by SAFA Ilembein the hope of securing a coaching contract with teams inthe SAFA Ilembe Regional League and Division II League.
“This is a stepping stone for individuals who are genuine-ly interested in becoming a full-time coach”.
All applications must be submitted to the SAFA Ilembeoffices in KwaDukuza before 24 January. For further detailscontact ET Mbatha on 073 282 8805 or 083 481 4274. —Weekly reporter.
SAFA Ilembe to hostlevel I coaching course
Naidoo inspires Morningside to victoryWEEKLY REPORTER
MAN-of-the-match Rajen Naidoo in-spired Morningside to a thrilling six-wicket victory against log leaders PakInternational in an Ilembe CricketUnionTwenty-20Leaguegameplayedat the Country Club on Saturday.
Tajmal Ali and Taqeer Malik gavePak International a perfect start afterposting a 50-runs partnership in thefirst six overs before Malik (24) wasclean bowled by Gerhard Nagiah.
UsmanAli (1) andSaeedAhmad (0)were sent for anearly showerafterbe-ing cheaply dismissed by LevanMoodaly and Rishal Devkurran re-spectively.
Shaki Bhatti, coming in at numberfour, joined Ali at the crease and thispair took the Pak International tally tothethree-digitmark(100)beforeBhat-ti fell prey to a Devkurran delivery.
Alinotchedupamaidenhalf-centu-ry (54) which included nine fours be-
fore being bowled byMoodaly. Pak In-ternational collapsed from 114/5 to138alloutafterSakndarAli(7),DunyalButt (7), Zeeshan Ali (3), Abbi Mo-hamed (1),MohamedAzim(2)andZa-hid Imran (1)were dismissed cheaply.
Preshen Rampersad (3/18 from 4overs), Moodaly (3/20 from 4 overs)and Devkurran (3/25 from 4 overs)werethepickof theMorningsidebowl-ers claiming three-wickets each.
Chasing 139-runs for victory (at arate of almost seven runs per over),Moodaly and Nagiah set the platformforMorningside’s victory after puttingon an opening stand of 39 runs in thefirst six overs beforeMoodaly (17)wasclean bowled by Mohamed Azim.
Nagiah (15) was dismissed bySaeed Ahmad in the next over leavingMorningsideinaspotofbotherat42/2.Rampersad notched up 16 valuablerunswhichincludedoneboundarybe-foreNaidoosettheparkablazewithhisfiery display of aggressive batting.
Naidoohitaswashbuckling58runswhich included two boundaries andthree huge sixes to guideMorningsideto a memorable six-wickets victory inthe final over of the match.
Meanwhile, at the GledhowGround, Magnum trounced Ashrafiyaby 141 runs in a domestic Twenty-20League game.
Magnum won the toss and electedto bat first in humid conditions. Theyposted 158/6 after 19 overs but wereawarded12penalty runsdue toa slowover rate by their opponents, takingtheir tally to 170/6.
Dhiresh Nundkissun (59), GavinGovender (27 not out) and Liam Luke(18) were the main contributors forMagnum.
In reply, Ashrafiya were bundledout forapaltry29runs in the10thoverwithnoneof theirbatsmenregisteringdouble-digits. Lukewas thedestroyer-in-chief for Magnum claiming 4/10from four overs.
Morningside Cricket Club toppled log leaders Pak International in an Ilembe Cricket Union Twenty-20 League game played at the CountryClub Ground.
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