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The Human Settlement grant of theDepartment of Cooperative Governance,Human Settlements and Traditional Affairsin Limpopo (CoGHSTA) has been released.

The R1,3 thousand million grant waswith-held by the National Department ofHuman Settlements following a forensicinvestigation conducted in relation to theawarding of the human settlements tenderfor the construction of low cost houses(RDP) for the financial year 2013/14.

The findings of the investigation foundthat there was non-adherence to thespecified bid evaluation and adjudicationcriteria during the procurement processes.

The Department was given some specificrecommendations to implement before thegrant could be released. Amongst some ofthe recommendations implemented are thefollowing:

Termination of the said tender for theconstruction of low cost houses (RDP) forthe financial year 2013/14 financial year andits contracts due to non-compliance withprescripts that govern procurement in thepublic service

Human settlementgrant released

Disciplinary action taken against officialsinvolved in the awarding of the said tender

Reviewing of the Human Settlementprocurement process to avoid recurrence orrepeat of this situation

The Department has since implementedall recommendations hence the release ofthe grant. Contractors for all stalled projectsfollowing the with-holding of the grant havesince been directed to take sites forcompletion of their projects.

The Department thanked beneficiaries ofthese stalled projects for the patience theyhave exercised. “It was a trying moment andtheir conduct in this regard is highlyappreciated. We would further like to urgeour contractors to do everything in theirpower and strength to complete alloutstanding projects before the end of thefinancial year” says the department.

Meanwhile, procurement for the 2014/15human settlement projects has commenced.In terms of the plan, this process has to becompleted by March 2014 so that

contractors could take site by April 2014.

No!Ordinary people can understand potholescaused by too much rain (even the feebleeffforts to fix it) and water cuts because of allsorts of problems. But, and it is a long shot, it isa little bit far fecthed to expect them tounderstand non-removal of the town’s rubbish(Burgersfort). Bad roads, heat and no water areenough. Please keep the filth at bay (hope thiswas also discussed by the municipal ExcoLekgotla at Blydepoort this week).

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Back to school happinessat Kalkfontein

Kalkfontein Mining Supplies deliveredheaps of smiles to the faces of learnersat Mmahlagare Combined School inKalkfontein.The company donated stationery sets toevery learner in the school.Ms Salminah Maloma, manager of

Kalkfontein Mining Supplies said thatthis was their bit of giving back to thecommunity. Their company is less thana year old, but realised their socialresponsibility from the start. ThePrincipal, Ms Kothibe Masha thankedthem for their kindness.

No more schoolin a shackOn Monday this week Maepa Primary School nearOhrigstad celebrated the new addition to their schoolwith an official opening ceremony.Over the past two years Hannah Game Lodge nearMaepa has invested in upgrading the school. Previouslythe grade R and grade 1 classes were housed in acorrugated iron shack. Now the school has a classroomfor each grade and proper ablution facilities.Mr Ryan Wood, manager at Hannah Game Lodge toldthe learners that they are very important to HannahGame Lodge. He asked them to look after their schooland to work hard to create a bright future forthemselves and South Africa. He thanked all

the donors and individuals who assisted in giving Maepathe new buildings. “A special mention to our donors fromCanada for all they’ve done,” he added.2YK was the contractors who constructed the newbuildings. Mr Natie Coetzer from 2YK and Mr RyanWood cut a ceremonial ribbon at the opening function.Mr Steven Mkhabela, principal of Maepa Primary Schoolthanked everyone for his or her contributions.Last year at the beginning of February the school’s roofwas stolen overnight. If Hannah Game Lodge and 2YKhad not assisted, the school would still be in dire needof attention.

After all theformalities thelearners received asnack parcel fromHannah GameLodge.

Ms Salminah Maloma, Ms Albertinah Kgagara and Mr Amos Magaba from KalkfonteinMining Supplies with Ms Kothibe Masha and the grade 3 learners.

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: NAME YOUR DAMThe Department of Water Affairs (DWA) in partnership withthe Sekhukhune District Municipality (SDM) intend embarkingon a process of public participation for the naming of DeHoop Dam. The public participation process is aimed atgiving all affected and interested parties an opportunity tohave their voices heard and suggest an appropriate namefor the dam. The entire naming process is guided by the SouthAfrican Geographical Names Council Act No 118 of 1998and the SDM Geographical Names Policy.All residents of Sekhukhune District Municipality are urged toparticipate in the process of giving the De Hoop Dam anofficial name.The public participation programme will cover all five localmunicipalities within the District and is scheduled as follows:

For more information on how to get involved please contact:Mr. Mawela T.S on (013) 262 7300 or 082 460 4433

Municipality/Venue Date TimeFetakgomo Venue: Moses Mabotha 21 January 11h00Civic Hall 2014Makhuduthamaga Venue: Jane Furse 22 January 11h00Comprehensive 2014Ephraim MogalVenue: Marble Hall 23 January 11h00Town Hall 2014Elias Motsoaledi Venue: Bosele 28 January 11h00(Monsterlus) 2014Greater Tubatse Venue: C.N Phathudi 29 January 11h00FET College 2014

The Tubatse SAPS is looking for MrShackson Moshalagae Molangoana ofRiba Cross Village. They believe he willbe able to assist them with theirinvestigation into a murder that happenedat Riba Cross during December 2013.The SAPS is requesting the community

to assist them with information that couldhelp them find Mr Molangoana.The SAPS believes that Mr Molangoanamay be staying somewhere in Riba Crossor Ga Riba village. Anyone withinformation can contact Capt. FreddieMogane on 076 796 7033.

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On Monday 20 January the Tubatse SAPS started theirBack-to-School campaign at Mmiditsi Secondary Schoolin Bothashoek village.They also visited Mohlarutse Secondary School at RibaCross on Tuesday and Lehlaba Secondary School onWednesday.Const. Nicodemus Letsoalo of the Tubatse SAPS SocialCrime Prevention unit led the campaign. Other role-players such as sector commanders, VEP, CPF, theDepartment of Health and Social Development werealso involved.

Learners were addressed about safer schools andwarned not to bring dangerous or illegal items such asweapons to school. They also received a warning aboutthe use of drugs. Crime prevention pamphlets were alsodistributed.Yesterday the campaign moved to Leolo SecondarySchool in Praktiseer, today it is scheduled for BatauSecondary School in Ga Mashamothane and on 27January Moukangoe Secondary School in Ga Motodi willbe visited.(Photographs and information: Const. Jerial Movundlela)

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Modikwa Platinum Mine’s South Shaftachieved a 1 000 000 fatality free shift (FFS)milestone on Wednesday this week. Thistook almost two years to achieve.“Safety begins with me” is the slogan theshaft has adopted.During a celebration gathering the Shaftleaders expressed their appreciation toModikwa employees, contractor employeesand representatives from government andthe mine management for their contributionstowards this achievement.

“No one comes to Modikwa South to beinjured but to work safely. For us no job is soimportant that it cannot be done safely andwe believe in togetherness for us to achieveresults, “ Business Area Leader Sipho Zwanesaid. He added that the commitment towardssafety is appreciated and that employeesshould continue to build on the foundation ofthis 1 000 000 fatality free shifts milestone.Otto, the safety mascot ( musha) was alsoready to bring congratulations to the shaft’semployees.

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The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)has bursaries available for studentsplanning to study in 2014. The bursaries willbe available to students intending to studyfull time at a South African university,University of Technology or FurtherEducation and Training College (FET) in thefollowing core mining and other relateddisciplines:Mining Engineering, MetallurgicalEngineering (Extractive only), MechanicalEngineering, Electro-MechanicalEngineering, Mining Survey, Geology,Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current only),Chemical Engineering (Mineral Processing),Industrial Engineering and Jewellery Designand Manufacturing.Special preference will however be givento applicants persuing studies in thefollowing fields: Environmental Health andManagement, Analytical Chemistry andRock Engineering.The bursary program offers financial aid tostudents covering the following: Full tuition,Accommodation, Meals and Prescribedbook allowances. The bursary is renewableannually based on academic performanceand results, subjected to the MQA bursarypolicy. To be considered for a bursary, theapplicant must be a current studentregistered with a South African university,University of Technology or FurtherEducation and Training College in any ofthe above mentioned disciplines or a student

who have completed grade 12 during 2012results with a minimum academic requiredentry levels in Pure Mathematics, PhysicalScience and English. Preference will alsobe given to financially needy applicants frompreviously disadvantaged groups and withthe focus on the following categories:female applicants, applicants from ruralareas and persons living with a disability.Applicants who had been approved foranother bursary program by anotherorganisation/institution at the time ofapplication for MQA bursary will not beconsidered.Prospective students my apply via the MQABursary Management System on the MQAwebsite and upload the followingdocuments: an application form, CV,motivation letter not longer than one page,certified copies of grade 12 results or fullacademic report for students alreadyregistered at a tertiary institution, copy ofID and proof of accpetance or registrationas a student at a South African tertiaryinstitution.Shortlisted applicants may also besubjected to a selection interview.Applications will close on 3 February at12:00. No late applications will beconsidered.For further information e-mail:[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Baie dankie vir die ondersteuningJoey Howard se kinders en man,Hennie Howard van Burgersfort skryf:Dankie aan die publiek vir al die hulp enondersteuning by die ongelukstoneel vanons ma, Joey Howard op Sondag 19Januarie.‘n Spesiale woord van dank aan diebejaarde man met die geel hemp. U het indie niet verdwyn voor ons u kon bedank.Dankie aan Pastoor Neels en die AGS

Steelpoort gemeente. Dankie aan al dievriende en kennisse vir al die oproepe enboodskappe.‘n Groot dankie aan ons broer Hennie ensus Katrien asook Erna en gesin. Hulle isvan Benoni en Pretoria en beide hetgekom om ons te ondersteun.Joey is tans in Pretoria in die hospitaalwaar sy dringende mediese aandagontvang.

Joshua Generationwelcomed new staffmembers at theirSteelpoort campus –Heleen Greyling,Michelle vanRooyen, Annatjie deLange andSamantha vanRensburg.

New teachers for Joshua Generation

Ms Dorothy Moyo is the new Principal atthe Joshua Generation BurgersfortCampus. The school welcome her and wishher a long and blessed time with them.

New principal

Starting school at Joshua Generation

The grade 1 classes at Joshua Generation for 2014.

Nuwe Tokkies byLaerskool Atokia

Laerskool Atokia spog met ‘n groot groep nuwelinge in die ‘groot skool’.(Foto’s en inligting: Laerskool Atokia).

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(All JoshuaGenerationphotographs andInformation on thispage was suppliedby the school).


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The international organisation HumanRights Watch this week released theSouth African section of their WorldReport 2014. They warn that thoughSouth Africa had done a lot to protectagainst human rights abuses in Africa,it had “failed consistently to protecthuman rights at home”.Mr Tiseke Kasambala, the SouthernAfrican director of the organisationsaid: “In an election year, we canprobably expect to see more protests,we’re warning the South Africangovernment that human rights mighttake a turn for the worse in the comingyear”. He explained that: “Mis-management and corruption,especially at local-government level,are affecting social service delivery inthis country and that is what is leadingto the protests”.Some of what is mentioned in thereport include xenophobic attacks,gender equality as well as violencetowards lesbians and transgendermen and the failure to within a set timeframe investigate the 2012 Marikanakillings. “South Africa’s constitutionprovides strong protection for humanrights and yet people are beingattacked because of their sexualorientation, or refugee or migrantstatus. To make matters worse, thegovernment is supporting legislationthat would curb the rights to freedomof information and expression. Thereshould be a serious concern about thepossibility of a breakdown of the ruleof law in South Africa because of theincreasing incidence of policebrutality,” Human Rights Watch said.The ministry responded to the reportby saying that “each public protesttakes a different dynamic, whetherpeaceful or violent”. Police MinisterNathi Mthethwa’s spokesperson ZweliMnisi said that the report creates theimpression that all police were brutal.“We wish to reiterate the point that,as the ministry of police, we areconcerned when we hear about thereports of police who abuse theirpowers. We are equally concernedwhen we hear about police officerswho are killed while responding tocrime call-outs. We are a caringgovernment and therefore there is nocarte blanche that we give our officersto kill innocent people who protest”.He acknowledged that the SouthAfrican Police Service has its rottenapples, but said that they were beingdealt with by the law. We askedreaders what they think about the reportand government’s response to it.

Mr Raymond Motisse, Mr Mkansi and Mr Silas Mahlangu said: “Thepolice is right to do things. Killing people is not right - governmentfailed the people at Marikana”.

Ms Delani Moropane, Mr Sarona Mashaba, Ms Suzan Moraba and Ms FlorahMoimane said: “This human rights thing is not working. The police kill people,women are being raped. People should be concerned and government shouldtake note”.

Ms. Rachel Molobela said: “I thinkwe should be concerned about ourhuman rights. In South Africa we areall Africans and we should treateach other equal. Government islying that all is in control. Theyshould do something. The corruptpeople in government should leave”.

Mr Joseph Mashile said:“Unfortunately goverment weremistaken with things like Marikana.Our SAPS should get bettertraining. In future government willdevelop better strategies that thisdoes not happen again. Our humanrights are in danger because ofthings like Marikana”.

Mnr. Anton Mauer sê: “Ons het baierede tot kommer - veral met diepolisie. Mense word dikwels onnodighard hanteer”.

Mr Kuziva Nyamurowa said: “Peoplehave freedom of speech but it isfading. There are traces of truth onall sides. Government is doingthings but not enough - we arestarting to lose our human rights”.

Mr Daniël Moshoana said:‘Government is not right toimplement that act that enable themto classify information. They aretrying to not be transparent aboutcorruption. The Human RightsWatch is right. In South Africa thereis too much brutality. South Africansare also victimising foreigners whilewe are actually all Africans”.

Mr Sam Malatjie and Mr CollenMahlo said: “The police are justdoing their jobs. If they act, they arejust protecting themselves. Weagree with government that thingsare not that bad”.

Mr Petros Mohlala said: “Womenmust now be 50/50 with men. Wehave good human rights. The policeis not doing their jobs well. If youhave money they don’t catch you,you just pay them. If you don’t havemoney they arrest you”.

Mnr. Stefan Pienaar en Me. ChelseaPienaar sê: “Die land is korrup. Diepolisie is erger as die res. Hier komhulle weg met moord. Ons stemsaam met Human Rights Watch”.

Mr Zacharia Mashabasaid: “We should beconcerned. The lawshould protect each andeveryone and we shouldfollow it. Incidentsmentioned by HumanRights Watch were validexamples of why weshould be concerned”.

Mnr. William Henderson sê: “Onsmenseregte word beslis geskend.Kyk net die karre wat die politici rydan weet jy waar ons geld gaan. Dieregering moet erken daar is ‘nprobleem en ouens soos die Valkemoet hul werk begin doen”.

Mr Mago Tumai said: “People havehuman rights but some are abusingit - like some policemen. Peopledon’t always know what is themeaning of their human rights.People must be educated”.

Mnr. Rudolf Lingenfelder sê:“Menseregte is klaar daarmee heen.Die polisie dink hulle het alle reg ommense seer te maak. Die regeringmoet hul feite agtermekaar kry”.

Mr Charles Mmala said:“Government cannot say that theycare. Government is wrong to makepeople revolt against them. Theyshould belong to the people”.

Mr Phillip Mushaikwa said: “I don’tthink it is bad. Humankind havestruggles. The perception I have isthat they concentrate too much onthe negative and then there won’t bepeace. On the ground people aredoing their best. The South Africangovernment is doing very well giventheir challenges and background”.

Mr Jabulane Cele and Mr PikiMachubeng said: “We do have ahuman rights threat. The HumanRights Watch is right. When there ispolice there is a lot to worry about”.

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The Booysendal platinum mine is situated on the border of the Limpopo andMpumalanga Provinces near the towns of Mashishing (Lydenburg), Roossenekal andSteelpoort. The mine is located on the southernmost exposure of the eastern limb of theBushveld Complex. This new and exciting platinum project will rely on tracklessmechanised mining, to produce some 150 000 ounces (3PGM+Au) at steady state.Booysendal is a division of the JSE-listed Northam Platinum Limited, a well-established,mid-tier independent and integrated platinum group metals producer with a strongtradition of innovation and technical expertise in the sector.

LEARNERSHIPSHUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

Applications close: 7 February 2014

Booysendal Platinum Mine is an equal employment opportunity employer and reserves the rightto make appointments in line with its Employment Equity Policy.Applicants are requested to forward a comprehensive CV to the HR Manager of Northam PlatinumLimited Booysendal Division Mine to [email protected]. Please quote thePosition Title and Reference Number in the subject box of the e-mail.

For Bursary applications interested individuals should submit their applications (Please specifyfor which field of study you are applying for) to the HR Manager of Booysendal Platinum Limitedat [email protected]

CV’s/Applications received in any form after the closing date and time will not be considered. Ifyou have not been contacted within three (3) weeks of the closing date, know that your applicationwas unsuccessful.

Learnership opportunities are offered for self-motivated suitable students in the following fields ofstudy:

6 x Mining Learnerships (REF: BDHRL1/14)

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (National Certificate), Maths and Science. • All applicants must provide certifiedcopies of all qualifications and results. • The Learner must be willing to commit him/herself to

the full training period stipulated on the learnership contract.

Preference will be given to applicants from local communities and the Sekhukhune district.

Fitter Learnerships (REF: BDHRL3/14)


• Grade 12 (National Certificate), N2 Mathematics • N2 Engineering Science • N2 EngineeringDrawing • N2 Fitting and machining trade theory • All applicants must provide certified copies of

all qualifications and results. • The Learner must be willing to commit him/herself to the fulltraining period stipulated on the learnership contract.


3 x Plater/Welder Learnerships (REF: BDHRL2/14)


• Grade 12 (National Certificate), N2 Mathematics • N2 Engineering Science • N2 Plating &Structural Steel Drawing • N2 Plater’s theory • All applicants must provide certified copies of allqualifications and results. • The Learner must be willing to commit him/herself to the full training

period stipulated on the learnership contract.


3 x Rigger Learnerships Learnerships (REF: BDHRL4/14)


• Grade 12 (National Certificate), N2 Mathematics • N2 Engineering Science • N2 EngineeringDrawing • N2 Rigging theory • All applicants must provide certified copies of all qualifications andresults. • The Learner must be willing to commit him/herself to the full training period stipulated

on the learnership contract.


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• Candidate should have passed all subjects at 2nd Year of S1 & S2 level at University • Allapplicants must provide certified copies of all Qualifications and Results. • The Bursar must be

prepared to undertake full-time employment with Booysendal, for each year the bursary isrenewed.


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First the “less”. Less protection in a crash. The vehicle has driver and passenger sideairbags, but no side or curtain airbags. Less power and you will have trouble towing morethan two tonnes (why do you want to do that most of the time anyway). No climate control,but very effective manual airconditioning (in Burgersfort, Steelpoort and Ohrigstad, as long asit makes cold - no problem). No steering wheel control for anything (not a big problem aseverything is still in reach and easily understandable). Female drivers beware, no mirror in thedriver’s sunshade.

The positives are that although the engine delivers less power and torque than the KB300big brother, it is still enough for most applications (what do you want to drive, a rocket?). Nofancy stuff and much less bling on the inside (to us it is a plus, no shiny plastic chrome shiningin your eyes on a long trip in harsh sunshine (even with sunglasses on it can be distractingand irritating).

The diff lock remains, the radio and CD player with USB and MP3 3.5 mm input remains,and bluetooth is still available. Central locking and electric side mirror adjustment also remain(but the switch is not located on a very comfortable place to reach while on the move).

Noise, vibration and harshness levels are well under control on all speeds and the bakkieis extremely comfortable on any road, especially dirt. And the steel panels on the body arethicker than most.

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Instrumentation Technician (C4) - Smelter x2Role Purpose: To continuously add value to the company’s vision by safely monitoring and controllingall instrumentation activities in the production sections, managing deviations so as to ensure the over-all performance targets are achieved.

Role Responsibilities: The incumbent will conduct Plant/Process faultfinding via programmable logiccontrollers. Install, test and configure field instruments to engineering standards. Diagnose and repairfaults on equipment and machinery during production/operations. Read and interpret instrumentationdrawings. Install, test, commission and maintain an electro-pneumatic system. Conduct continuousrisk assessment in the workplace. Execute any ad-hoc task within his/her knowledge/experience asgiven by the supervisor. Fault find, install and test a bus system. Improve the overall performance ofthe workplace to ensure optimum service delivery.

Requirements: NQF Level 4 qualification in the Instrumentation field. Recognized trade certificateas an Instrument Mechanician. Four (4) years Instrumentation plant/process experience. Excellentknowledge of all field instruments. 2 Years programming experience on Siemens S7 PLC (Program-mable Logic Controllers) and Profibus networks. 2 Years programming experience on WinCC, Citectand Adroit Scada systems. Experience on Open and Close Arc Furnaces, Pelletising and Sinterplants. Drivers licence and own transport.

General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.Preference will be given tohistorically disadvantaged South Africans. Assessments may be one ofthemethods utilised to determine the successful candidate. Thecompany offers a competitiveremuneration package commensurate with the position. The Company reserves the right not to ap-point.Please forward your application to on e-mail to: [email protected] or by Fax to: 086 2695572.Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days after the closing date must acceptthat their applications were not successful.

The ASA Metals Smelter and its subsidiary, Dilokong Chrome Mine, are situated inthe eastern limb of the Bushveld Ingneous Complex (BIC), where some 83% of the

world’s chrome reserves are located. The key to our ongoing success has beencontinuous innovation and development. These endeavours include: • A chromiumproduction mine • An ore beneficiation plant • Pelletising and sinter plant • Four 66

MVA production furnaces. These exciting developments have necessitated theemploy of only the best the mining profession has to offer. Join us at our opera-tion, close to the rapidly expanding town of Burgersfort in the Limpopo Province.

Services Engineering Foreman (C5)- Smelter x1

Role Purpose: Ensuring the optimum availability of specified specified engineering equipment at thelowest cost and at the optimum reliability levels.

Role Responsibilities: The incumbent will ensure that day to day performance is measured and re-viewed and corrective actions initiated and monitored. Ensures that ongoing team and individual per-formance measurement and review takes place within the section. Ensure the day to day resources iseffectively and efficiently utilised. Improving the overall performance of the workplace toensure optimum service delivery. Schedules the use of resources on a day to day basis. Conductingfault finding on specified equipment and executing repairs or replacements. Read and interpret engi-neering drawings. Conduct on job coaching. Advises on equipment replacements when needed.

Requirements: NQF Level 5 qualification in the Mechanical and Electrical field or National Diploma.Trade Test in both Mechanical and Electrical or suitably qualified Millwright. Supervisory Qualifica-tion required. At least 5 years experience in the engineering environment. At least 3 years experi-ence in Crushing and Screening Plant essential. Microsoft office and Quality Management Systems.The ability to facilitate effective and action orientated performance review activities involving all re-quired stakeholders.

Closing date: 4 February 2014 Visit: www.asametals.co.za

ROLE PURPOSETo contribute toward business success by ensuring the overall optimum operation of themetllurgical process with respect to Metal Recovery to the required Chrome levels percustomer request at the lowest cost.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS· Grade 12 with Maths and Science.· External training - Production Management Diploma.· Microsoft Office and Quality Management System.· Ability to perform inspection to comply with legal requirements.· Supervisory Qualification required.· Ability to apply safe standards when work is conducted.· The ability to facilitate effective action orientated performance review activities

involving all required stakeholders.· Maintaining ISO 9001, 14000, 18000 system· 5 Years experience in Crushing, Screening and Jigging Plant is essential.· Adhere to Mine Health and Safety Act.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS· Ensure that decisions are implemented in the correct manner and that the

standards of the specific function are maintained and adhere to.· Participate in the development of the departmental vision and key objectives and

ensure that these objectives are cascaded and incorporated into the specific jobs ofall employees in the section.

· Implement and maintain effective action orientated performance managementsystem and processes within the section and facilitates effective cross sectionalpartnerships.

· Ensure total legal compliance within the section.· Ensure compliance with service delivery standards.· Facilitate the identification, motivation of and implementation of improved ideas.· Conduct departmental performance reviews and initiate corrective action.· Ensure the effective allocation and utilization of resources.· Investigate incidents and implement corrective procedures.· Conducts on job coaching.· Advises on equipment replacements when needed.

CLOSING DATE: 31 JANUARY 2014HOW TO APPLY: Please forward your applications to the HR Office, Fax: 013 230 7722or e-mail [email protected]:· Golden Dividend 240 (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer · Assessments may be one of themethods utilized to determine the successful candidates. · The company reserves the right not tomake an appointment. · Applicants who have not heard from the company within 30 days of sendinga CV could accept that their application were not successful.

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Ndodana Consulting Engineers (Pty) LtdVacancy: Stakeholder Relations Manager

A vacancy exists for a qualified and experienced StakeholderRelations Manager (SRM) for a major infrastructure project nearSteelpoort in Limpopo Province. This vacancy is a contractposition for a period of one year and is available immediately. Weoffer market related, negotiable salary.

Job SpecificationSRM will be based full time on site. Will be responsible for thedevelopment, coordination and implementation of communica-tions, community relations, advocacy and stakeholder relationsprograms and strategic plans. Will work with internal and externalstakeholders, the Engineer, Contractor and Client.

Requirements• A Bachelor degree in a relevant program (Social Sciences) froma recognised university • 5 Years experience in public relations/communications or marketing field • Suitable experience insupervisory/management role • Superior written and oral commu-nication skills in Sepedi and English • Excellent interpersonal skills• Knowledge of communication protocols within the national,provincial, district and local government structures • Only SAresidents or Permanent residents • Valid drivers licence.

Please e-mail your CV and supporting documentation to:[email protected]: The Environmental Manager: 082 445 1781

If you do not hear from us by 31st January 2014 your applicationwas not successful.



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HR OFFICER - (REF:BDGR01/14)HUMAN RESOURCES




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The HR Officer - Generalist is responsible for developing, advising and implementing policiesrelevant to the effective use of personnel within the organisation. He/She should ensure that theorganisation employs the right balance of staff in terms of skills and experience and that thetraining and development opportunities are available to employees to enhance their performanceand achieve organisation strategic intent.

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• Provide effective draughting services to Mining, Mine Technical Services and other relatedstakeholders • Adherence to DMR requirements • Effective information systems utilisation •Successful teamwork and collaboration with stakeholders • Ensure adherence andimplementation on SHE Policy.

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Die bestuur van die tak: Benigne le Roux, Loffie van Emmenis, JB Willers, Ramon Bell, Johan Grimbeek, Kruger van Eck. PieterStrydom en Eduard le Roux. Links voor: Hardus Taljaardt, Rudi Stickling, Deon le Roux en Timo Briedenhann. Heel voor: LeonVisser en “Chaka” die hondjie.

Die Bosbok Tak van die SA Jagters houmôre, 25 Januarie 2014, ‘n sosiale skietdag.Die dag se aktiwiteite gebeur by dieLydenburg skietbaan.Die Bosbok tak bedien die Burgersfort,Steelpoort, Ohrigstad en Lydenburgomgewing. Enige iemand is welkom om tekom skiet of net te kom kyk. Die Lydenburg

skietbaan, ook bekend as die EgbertHiemstra skietbaan is net buite Lydenburg so2km op die Roossenekalpad langs dievliegveld.Laas jaar was daar ‘n oplewing in diebywoning van aktiwiteite van die tak. Diebestuur sien uit daarna dat 2014 nog betersal wees.

Die Bosbok tak het sy bestuursvergaderingop 8 Januarie 2014 by Mamotale Jagplaasnaby Ohrigstad gehou. Daar is die jaar sebeplanning gedoen. Die bestuur onderleiding van JB Willers is baie optimisties ooralles wat beplan word.Die tak het hulle dit ten doel gestel om diehele gesin by hul aktiwiteite te betrek. Dit

sluit onder andere bewaring, opleiding,skietdae en trofeemeting in. Die SA Jagtersverleen ook hulp met die lisensiëring vanjagwapens.Daar sal Saterdag vlakvark en blouwildebeestabelle geskiet word. Enige boogjagter ofskut is welkom om te kom skiet. Die rooiboktabel gaan met die boog geskiet word.Lede sal R20 betaal en nie-lede R50 perinskrying vir die geweer afdeling. R10 per liden R20 vir nie-lede per inskrywing vir dieboogskiet.Kom geniet die dag saam met die BosbokTak. Navrae: Johan Grimbeek, 082 378 0698(skiet koördineerder), JB Willers, 082 8201748 (voorsitter) of Leon Visser, 082 8089641 (onder-voorsitter).

Bosbok tak nooi: Kom na die sosiale skietdag op Lydenburg

On Wednesday 22 January the TubatseMasters visited the soccer team of Tubatse

Chrome for a friendly game.The game was played at the Winterveld

Sports ground in Steelpoort.The two teams played goodsoccer and the hosts were firstto score with a penalty. Later inthe first half Luck Lubisi scoretwo goals for the TubatseMasters.In the second half TubatseChrome managed to getanother penalty and convert itto make the final score 2-2.Last week the Tubatse Mastersalso faced Mangabane FC.The score for this game was 4-3 in favour of Tubatse Masters.The goals were scored by LouiMatuludi (2), Lekgotla

Motswiane and Lucky Lubisi. In another

game the Tubatse Masters faced ModikwaPlatinum Mine FC. Tubatse Masters lost 0-2.(Photographs and Information: JerialMovundlela).

Tubatse Masters FC on a roll

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The 2013 Senyane Kodi Tournament wasdecided on penalties from the start to theend. The tournament took place at GaMphama Village in Ward 29 of GreaterTubatse.Teams drew all the way throughout thegames and the winners were decided withpenalty shootouts. Mpelegane Blue Birdswas the best penalty kickers and eventuallyalso emerged as the champions for 2013.The inaugural project drew 1986 spectatorsand the crowds handled themselves verywell. No incidents were reported - footballremained the winner.The organisers of the tournament would liketo thank the Greater Tubatse Municipality formaking it happen by grading the ground. MrKodi said: “I would also like to thank theSAPS from Schoonoord who came innumbers to maintain order. Also thank youto everyone who supported the initiative thatwill be running over 5 years”.Young soccer players who did notparticipate in the tournament could alsobenefit from coaching offered by membersof the Orlando Pirates u/19 team.(Photographs & Information: Mr Kodi).

Jubilant players of Mphelegane Blue Birds after receiving their R10 000, medals and trophyas the 2013 champions.

The last tense moments of the penalty shootout between Mphana Black Eagles andMpelegane Blue Birds was closely watched by the crowd.

Left: Mr SenyaneKodi, organiser ofthe tournamentcongratulates CliveLehungwane, ofMpelegane BlueBirds.

Runners-up, Mphana Black Eagles FCreceiving their medals from Cllr TD Komaneand Mr “One Two Makua” of Ward 29.

Orlando Pirates u/19 players visited FC KodiWhite Doves during the festive season. Theyare Raphael Mayona, Ronie Buthane (U/19captain), Mr Kodi, Jacky Mphekgwane andOla Onifade.

Referees Tokelo Phaahla, Tumi Mohlala,Vembie Mohlala, Given Metlaka andparamedic Maheatse receiving their medals.

Captain of the 2013 SEnyane Kodi Tournament Champions, Mr Sanyane Mamaile is holdingthe trophy with Mr “One Two” Makua, Cllr TD Komane and Ward committee member Mr WireMmushi and Mr Thapedi Makua.

R10 000 for top team

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