Closing Date; 2023/03/13

Reference Number; WCG230206-2

Tracking Number; AGR 07/2023

Job Title; State Veterinarian: Animal Health (1 post in Stellenbosch and 1 post in Beaufort West), Ref No. AGR 07/2023

Department; Agriculture

Salary level; 11

Enquiries; Dr G Msiza at (021) 808 5001/2 / 084 604 6705

Job Type; Permanent

Location – Country; South Africa

Location – Province; Western Cape

Location – Town / City; Stellenbosch and Beaufort West’

Job Purpose

The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to provide Veterinary Services through the implementation of relevant legislation and to mitigate the risks associated with animal diseases and zoonotic diseases that impact the following fields: Disease control, Import and Export Policy & Control; Epidemiology, Quarantine, Veterinary Public Health Animal Welfare, Animal Health, Clinical Services, Stock remedies and Animal Feeds. These posts are stationed in Stellenbosch and Beaufort West.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc/BVMCh or equivalent qualification) recognised by the South African Veterinary Council;
• Compulsory registration as a Veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC);
• A minimum of 1-year post qualification experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

Experience in animal disease control.

Key Performance Areas

Provide Veterinary Services through the implementation of relevant legislation and mitigate the risks associated with animal diseases that impact the following fields:

• Animal DiseasControlol
• Import and Export Policy Control
• Veterinary Public Health
• Animal Welfare; Perform Epidemiology investigations.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• The interdependence of industries within the agricultural sector
• Provincial legislative processes
• Management
• Human resource and developmental management
• Financial management
• Relevant legislation and policies
• Strategic management
• Policy-making procedures
• Operation of the agricultural sector.

Skills needed:

• Communication (written and verbal)
• Interpersonal
• Analytical
• Problem-solving
• Negotiation
• Planning and organisation
• Strategic insight and planning
• Motivational
• Policy formulating
• Change management
• Diversity management
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Outlook).

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 766 584 per annum (Salary level 11)

Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed.

Notes

Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, for all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.

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Principal Technical Officer in the Department of Zoology and Entomology At Rhodes University

Title: Developer Node JS (Conversational banking (Stellenbosch OR Sandton)

Date: 06-Mar-2023

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

Company: Capitec Bank Ltd

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Candidate Researcher: Bioprocessing

About the job:

The CSIR has a vacancy for a Candidate Researcher the in the Bioprocessing Technologies research group within the Chemicals Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible to conduct research in a specialised field of biotechnology, bioprocessing and bio-manufacturing. S/He will also be responsible to plan, execute experiments and investigate the specified fields of research in line with the organisation’s strategic plan.  This position is based in Pretoria.

For more information about Bioprocessing Technologies and the Cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/bioprocessing-technologies and www.csir.co.za/future-production-chemicals respectively.

Key responsibilities:

• Conceptualise, guide and manage research and development (R&D) projects at the appropriate level;
• Provide strategic direction to R&D activities and formulate key research questions and appropriate R&D approaches;
• Develop and apply methodologies in the specialised field, producing technical briefs or reports, technology packages, operating or manufacturing protocols and research papers;
• Plan and conduct experiments in the field of bioprocessing or another related field, as dictated by the organisational cluster’s strategy;
• Conduct laboratory scale, pilot scale and field testing of biological product prototypes or other developed technologies such as setup and implementation, collecting samples, and analyses of samples;
• Report findings and conclude research in technical reports, standard operating procedures and technology packages;
• Publish research findings in recognised scientific journals;
• Provide input to proposals, networking and lobbying with appropriate persons or institutions to generate appropriate funds to pursue the strategic research objectives of the CSIR;
• Engage with research programs, institutions and researchers to identify and grow opportunities to expand research endeavours and strengthen science.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• An Honours degree in microbiology, biotechnology, bioprocessing or related fields with at least one year of experience in bioprocessing or bio-manufacturing;
• A Master’s degree would be advantageous;
• Experience in bench and pilot scale fermentation processes;
• Experience in operational contribution (laboratory responsibilities, SHEQ etc.);
• Willingness to work shift work  as and when required  within the Biomanufacturing team;
• Evidence of conceptualization of experiments, execution, analyses of data and outcomes, specific to the field of Bioprocessing and/or bio-manufacturing;
• Track record of scientific publications in accredited journals or books;
• Track record in research i.e. project, technical and operational contributions;
• Adaptability to change, ability to multi-task and to consistently perform under pressure;
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with others in a research group
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report/certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Closing date: 14 March 2023

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

For more info, please email us at [email protected]. Please do not send your application to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries.

The CSIR is an equal-opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (about positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

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Analyst Programmer Vacancy at Rhodes University

Reference Number:  REFS/016380

Directorate:  Liquor Affairs

Number of Posts:  1

Package:  R 269 214.00 per annum excluding benefits

Enquiries:  Ms Lebohang Molefe/Mr Sphiwe Nhlapho/Lwandile Phaledi -011 355 8526/8060/8540

Requirements :

• NQF level 6/7 in Public Administration / Management or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA,1-2 years experience in Administration.
• Must have Communication (verbal and written) skills, Minute taking, Coordination skills, Document management, Interpersonal skills, Knowledge of relevant law enforcement and compliance legislative framework and financial management skills.
• Must have a driver’s license.

Duties :

• Provide administrative and secretarial support, Keep record and report on all non-compliance and/ or compliance notices issued by the Directorate.
• Keep record and report on all complaints received, allocated, investigated, and finalised by the Directorate.
• Keep record and report on all non-compliance cases referred to Secretariat/ Board hearings/ prosecutions.
• Communicate with license holders/ liquor traders with whom law enforcement and compliance inspections must be done.
• Arrange meetings and workshops for law enforcement and compliance inspections.
• Schedule appointments with license holders/ liquor traders. Compile minutes for the Directorate meetings.
• Follow up on meetings’ resolutions for the unit and compile action lists.
• Draft and/ or provide inputs to presentations.
• Provide coordination and administration support on unit projects.
• Develop and maintain a Document Management System.
• Coordinate and manage the document management system.
• Update the database of all non-compliances, complaints, investigations and prosecutions.
• Record keeping for law enforcement and compliance inspections documents electronically and manually Provide support to the Directorate on the following customer service.
• Information/ responses to compliance hotline calls. Compliance activities, complaints handling/ investigations.
• Responses to specific questions from the General Public and management concerning compliance policies, issues, and other general regulatory compliance topics.
• Identification of unique compliance risks and inputs into the development of risk mitigation plans. Oversight on privacy and security matters.
• Oversight on Compliance Associates/ Strategic Partners.

Notes :

Online applications only

Employer: Department of Economic Development

Location: Johannesburg Umnotho house

Closing Date: 09-03-2023

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Business Unit: Discovery Health

Function: Management

Date: 06-Mar-2023

Job purpose

Discovery Health has defined as one of its key objectives — the growth of the business and its earningfromom non-scheme business. This objective necessitates the development of new innovative health and wellness products that add value to employers, employees and individual members. This strategic thrust will enable richer integration of Discovery Health as a key strategic partner in the comprehensive management of the health and wellness of its clients. Leveraging Discovery’s unique IP and shared value model, Discovery Health will drive to grow in new markets and be a leader, offering superior and innovative products and achieving the greatest market share. Employee Health Solutions is an area that houses Discovery Health’s new market businesses, including:

• Healthy Company
• Flexicare
• Prepaid for corporates
• Trauma
• Gap Cover
• Healthcare fund

And any other solutions that may be developed in future to add value to employers and their employees

The Segment Support Manager will support the Managing Executive within the New Markets Division, Employee Health Solutions portfolio by:

• Taking ownership of projects that support the realisation of segment strategies;
• Enable and operationalise strategic initiatives of the New Markets division with segment nuances.
• Provide support to ensure the acquisition of new business and activities that support new business development

Key Outputs may include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the development of a Customer Value Management (CVM) strategy and leverage key insights and advanced analytics
• Develop base management strategy and implementation of activities across the segment and sub-segments for customer revenue enhancement, base retention and churn control.
• Performance of custom behaviour or analysis ancreationte, execute and monitor strategic interventions/campaigns for retention, churn across-sell
• Regularly track and manage churn process, understand trends and dynamics
• Provide ongoing strategy and intervention reporting, analysis, and insights
• Monitor interventions, such as campaign performance, on an ongoing basis and continuously optimize tactics to improve effectiveness in achieving targets
• Gather, review and organize segment customer data and profiles into segments.
• Grow the value of the in-life revenue and loyalty of the customer base.
• Lead in the design, implementation and execution of segment-targeted strategies to achieve revenue targets
• Monitor and ensure all strategies deployed, interventions and campaigns developed by are reliably executed in systems and other custometouchpointsts
• Detailed research and analysis to provide substance to the ideas and direction of the employer executive team;
• Project ownership and or project management of strategic initiatives;
• Management of business reporting and compliance for the business to internal and external stakeholders;
• Input into operational design and process efficiencies;
• Preparation of proposals for strategic partnerships, new business and new products for both external and internal distribution;
• Support product design and guide and influence e design of processes to enable e delivery
• Collaborating with teams such as R&D, marketing, sales and corporate relationship management to ensure that the strategy and set standards are achieved.

Role Specific Attributes

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and research skills in segment insights;
• Creative thinking and the ability to operationalise innovation;
• An ability to deal with complex issues as well as migrate between detail and high-level requirements;
• Drive and commitment to exceed expectations.
• Reliability and dependability — can be counted on;
• Ability to influence and negotiate with impact across divisions and teams at all levels, and with external parties;
• A thorough understanding of business dynamics and strategic challenges;
• Sophisticated written and verbal communication skills for executive-level internal and external delivery;
• Commitment to excellence and;
• An ability to deal with ambiguity and continuous change.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 7 years in Customer Value Management (CVM) and at least the last 2 years in a leadership role.
• A minimum of 3 – 4 years of s Health Care and Insurance business experience with clear leadership responsibility for key business objectives
• Strong experience in customer experience and journey, churn retention, campaign management and customer lifecycle management.
• Extensive experience in the management of the Corporate or Employer client segment advantageous (design and penetration of employer solutions)
• Extensive business and/or technical experience with a proven track record of innovation, delivery, and performance

Technical Skills or Knowledge

• Insights into the corporate/employer segment and solution
• Analytical thinking and ability to formulate compelling business cases
• Expertise in Customer Value Management (CVM) strategy anleveragingge key insights and advanced analytic

Education

• A completed business-related tertiary qualification

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Provides global system solutions for enterprise-wide business requirements in the GRC and Authorisations Domain supporting the GRC and Authorisations Solution Lead, supports technical alignment to the functional operating model. Ensures that the SAP basis system solution adheres to leading practice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT-related fields

Experience:

• 7+ years in a corporate IT environment, relating to the service area
• Understanding of the Finance landscape with experience in architecture, system integration and solution design

Technical & Functional

• Strong change and configuration management background
• Proven project leadership experience and team leadership experience
• Experience building, scaling & monitoring relating to services in the areas of accountability.
• Must have experience working with a globally distributed business
• Strong Leadership and team participation skills
• Desire to drive continuous improvement, with strong attention to detail
• Self-starter, with the ability to work both with a team or independently
• Experience working with diverse communities and groups

Behavioural & Leadership

• Customer Service-oriented approach to adding business value and managing risk
• Pragmatic team player, able to support multiple stakeholders
• Accept accountability and provide transparency to stakeholders
• Facilitation, Negotiation & Problem Resolution Skills:
• Must be able to be responsive when business priorities dictate, occasionally at inconvenient times
• Resilience and resourcefulness
• Ability to multi-task, and manage competing priorities, effectively in a changing environment and within defined timelines is critical

Work Accountabilities:           

• Engages with relevant stakeholders on continuous business improvement opportunities
• Analyses business requirements, interpret and captures them in a technical systems requirements specification
• Assists in the functional preparation of Business Process Procedures and Documents, Test Scenarios, End-user documentation and User manuals
• Identifies gaps in current global/local business processes and seeks to optimise
• Assists the local SAP Support Analysts (SSAs) – measures the SSAs’ effectiveness and facilitates any required training and support
• Participates in regional governance structures
• Reviews quality assurance activities for the functional area. I.e. regression testing, testing of change requests and bug fixes
• Works with the regional stakeholders to understand local training requirements and designs a training roadmap to ensure end-user proficiency standards
• Works with the business leaders to manage AGA requirements from 3rd party non-SAP suppliers i.e. interfaces to the application
• Works with the global Access and GRC team to ensure process optimization, regional “fit” and compliance
• The role holder is accountable for their work (the exercise of judgement and discretion) by the organisational values and code of ethics.
• The role holder is accountable to take all necessary actions to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, legislated regulations, policies, work standards, and governance requirements in their area of accountability
• The role holder is accountable for providing solutions based on business requirements in the area of accountability.
• Conforms to solution design principles and leverages existing infrastructure and systems

Stakeholder Accountabilities:

 Internal

• Business, DT

 External

• Suppliers

Reporting to:

Manager Application Foundation Support

Remuneration:

As per the AGA salary scales

Closing date:

13 March 2023

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Vacancy:       Assistant Accountant

Department:       Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

Location:       Corporate Office – 112 Oxford Road, Johannesburg

The incumbent will be responsible for the end-to-end accounts receivable function within AGA with a current debt book in excess of R 70 million. The role involves collecting, processing, reviewing, reconciling, and presenting accurate financial data within the AR avenue. The creditors’ portion of this role will be responsible for carrying out accounting and administrative duties such as the processing and payment of vendors’ invoices, reconciliation of statements, following up on unpaid vendors, and obtaining statements and invoices.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•    Diploma in Accounting.
•    10 years experience in Accounting.
•    Experience in process director invoice automation.
•    Solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable and tax principles.

ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Accounts Payable

•     Ensure invoices are matched against requisitions, purchase orders and GRV/SES.
•     Ensure requisitions, purchase orders and invoices are properly authorized and are in accordance with the appropriate levels of authority.
•     Ensure the correct GL account & vendor account is utilised when processing invoices in Accounts Payable module.
•     Ensure that the correct VAT is applied to invoices and tax compliance achieved.
•     Preparation and submission of creditors’ reconciliations.
•     Timeous payment of invoices, ensuring discount claimed where applicable.
•     Timeous follow up on all AP queries.
•     Processing of journals.
•     Review and processing of items on the “Blocked Report”.
•     Prepare monthly analysis of the creditors list and aging including GRIR.
•     Prepare balance sheet recons during the course of the month and the finalisation at month end.
•     Assist in preparation of cost/profit centre reports, by maintaining and providing analytical support.
•     Ensure audit deliverables are maintained according to the standard required by the auditors.
•     Any ad-hoc duties which are assigned.
•     Participate in management routines as required
•     Training of processors in the section.
•     Supervision of processors in the section (when required).

Accounts Receivable

• Processing of DTR’s.
• Issuing of invoices, credit notes and customer Statements.
• Send invoices, credit notes and statements to customers.
• Sorting out of queries.
• Debt collecting according to company policy.
• Processing of customer master data.
• Allocation of bank deposits to customer accounts.
• Performing the different bank reconciliations.
• Preparation and reconciliation of all AR balance sheet accounts.
• Preparation & reporting of the Age Analysis.
• Preparing VAT Adjustment Journal.
• Requesting the VAT Report from SAP.
• Processing of SARS (VAT201).
• Processing of SARS (EMP201).
• Preparing of the ADSL Journal.
• Preparing the Inventory Reconciliation.
• Preparation and submission of the provision for bad debt.
• Preparing of provision of bad debt Reconciliation.
• Compliance and updating of current SOX Controls.
• General accounting which includes Journals, Reconciliations, invoice verification.
• Preparing month end presentation backup and graphs.
• Preparation for the FNB signature List.
• Preparing of the following Reconciliations:
  1.    Sundry Customers.
  2.    Gross Pay.
  3.    VAT Down Payment Account.
  4.    Payroll Payments to Third Parties.
  5.    Payroll Deductions – Finance Accruals.
• Financial Account entries: Loans & Advances Employees; Deceased Estate Accrual and Payroll Deduction – Finance Accruals
• Responsible for full AR SAP Debtor administration.
• Responsible for the regular communication with external and internal Auditors.
• Ensure accurate preparation and control of month-end GL reconciliations.
• Engagement with legal on contingent assets and any litigation impacting the AR function.
• Training and supervision of staff where necessary.

COMPETENCIES

• Fanatical attention to detail.
• Technologically driven with innovative ways of work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive, organized, and able to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Time management skills.

REPORTING TO:

Financial Manager: Corporate Transactional Functions

REMUNERATION

As per AGA salary scales

INTERNAL APPLICATIONS

Please submit the Job Application with a comprehensive CV on SuccessFactors by close of business on 13 March 2023. As a matter of courtesy, kindly inform your Line Manager of your intentions to apply.

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

Please note that applications should be submitted on SuccessFactors before close of business on 13 March 2023. Applicants not contacted within 30 days of applying, should consider their application unsuccessful.

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