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Books and Resources   The terrier who sailed around the world Rosemary and Robert Forrester “Tara, the terrier who sailed around the world”  is the exciting and touching story of a Jack Russell who had at least nine lives – and many more adventures – with her owners, Rosemary and Robert Forrester, as they sailed around the world on a yacht. The story begins when Robert flies from Columbia to Florida to buy some essential boat parts, and returns with a six-week-old puppy. Rosemary is both delighted and anxious: how will a dog as lively as a Jack Russell adapt to living at sea? This tiny dog has to learn how to keep her balance on a boat which is tilting sideways one minute, then crashing down on a wave the next; how to find a way to play ball without being washed into the ocean; how to learn to eat fish instead of meat; how to swim in the sea and get back on the boat; how to see-off all potential intruders, including marauding seagulls and customs officials.  Above all, Tara has to learn how to survive when she is washed overboard – not once, but twice. Rosemary recounts their incredible adventures as they sail from the Panama Canal to Australia, and on to Malaysia and Thailand, where they survive the Boxing Day Tsunami. Finally, their journey takes them through the Indian Ocean to Mozambique, where Tara ends her days.  For animal lovers everywhere – especially those who like travel and sailing boats – this is an emotional and uniquely entertaining tale. Life on the high seas – with a Jack Russell! The unusual adventures of a dog at sea For Jack Russell terrier fans everywhere Not just for animal lovers, but for anyone interested in travel Sailing and its challenges Crammed full of laugh-out-loud stories – on board and ashore What to do when miles from medical help Strategies for coping with corrupt officials and modern-day pirates Colourful tales about fellow sailors encountered in every port How to survive by eating only what is caught The miracle of finding a dog washed overboard at sea – not once, but twice 5 star reviews Dogs. We adore them, and unworthy as we are of such devotion, they adore us in return. All they want is to be with us – and if that means living on a small boat and being tossed around on (and sometimes in) the ocean for 12 years, as Tara Forrester did, then so be it. Rosemary and Robert Forrester had already crossed the Atlantic from Gibraltar to Barbados, and then cruised the Caribbean and the east coast of North America in their yacht Deusa, when they decided to explore the Pacific. They were berthed at Cartagena in Colombia when Robert had to fly back to Miami to buy spares for the boat. On a whim, he returned with a basket containing six week old Tara, a Jack Russell terrier (or was that terror)? From that moment, writes Rosemary, “everything changed.” Into their tightly disciplined existence, so necessary for survival and harmony on a small boat, arrived a boisterous, inquisitive, endlessly energetic, independent and utterly fearless individual who involved herself in every part of their lives. They fished – she hunted sharks and even killed one (size is irrelevant). Shady characters, including customs officials out to make trouble, were frightened away by the unexpected appearance on deck of a snapping, snarling dog, who meant what she said. Much longed for walks on dry land, were enlivened by a small but dedicated chaser of chickens, a tussle with a monkey determined to drown her, and an embarrassing incident with a terrified Red Setter who tried to escape by swimming out to sea, with Tara hanging onto its tail. Thanks to quick thinking and cool heads, the Forresters managed to ride out the Tsunami in Malaysia, then spent hours in their dinghy rescuing other unmanned yachts that had been ripped from their moorings by the raging sea. In Cape York, the northern most point of Australia, they ran Deusa onto the rocks in murky water, and nearly sank her; and they often faced horrendous conditions for days at sea, all alone. But their worst nightmare came to pass when Tara fell overboard, not once, but three times. On the third occasion, she had been swimming for at least seven or eight hours before she was finally picked up by a Chinese fishing vessel, delighted to have had the “good luck” to have found a dog at sea. But the story didn’t end there – her finder was determined to keep her... If Tara could have written a book about positive thinking, persistence and absolute fearlessness, it would have been a bestseller. Come to think of it, perhaps one day science might invent a dog-friendly computer, so that other little Taras can give us frail humans the advice we so sorely need.  Tara died peacefully on dry land in Mozambique, having given her family 14 years of total devotion, love – and fun. What a dog. What an adventure. What a story. For animal lovers everywhere – especially those who like travel and sailing boats – this is an emotional and uniquely entertaining tale. Life on the high seas – with a Jack Russell!   Paperback • 15.2x22.5cm • 224 pages • 44 colour pictures + 7 maps • ISBN: 978-1-845848-80-4 • UPC: 6-36847-044880-8 Brand URL: www.tarabook.co.za    

In this position you will report to the Manager: Cost Planning and be responsible for driving and reporting 640A Cost reduction activity. Activities including leading 640A cost obheya, and reporting future risk to companies executive.   Key responsibilities Analysing companies vehicle cost, highlighting opportunities for cost reduction and to plan a suitable course of action. Support senior management and cost reduction task team in analysing and checking companies cost reduction ideas. Create strong working relationships with other companies divisions and liaise with them on Cost reduction matters as appropriate. Work closely with business stakeholders and develop appropriate corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to track Cost reduction for companies. Evaluate corporate cost reduction performance and highlight areas of attention to top management in a timely manner. Provide secretariat support for Management in cost reduction Meetings. Utilize all available resources to gather relevant benchmarking information to be used for cost reduction Lead smaller cost reduction activities, plan activities and manage milestones. ·         Analyse 640A cost environment internally and externally to identify issues of strategic relevance to TSAM (external opportunities & threats / internal strengths & weaknesses). Disseminating of information from the external and internal environment to key people within companies through appropriate channels at the ideal frequency. Any other support as required   Minimum knowledge and experience Completed 3 or 4 year University B degree in commerce 5 to 8 years work experience with similar responsibilities. 2 to 3 of the 5 to 8 years must include engagement with multiple management levels across different disciplines. 2 to 3 of the 5 to 8 years must also include working across 2 or more functional areas, one of which must be commercial, supply chain or engineering Experience must be able to demonstrate ability to adapt, respond and manage a changing list of priorities to meet deadlines. Ability to manage tasks within the operational, tactical and strategic spheres simultaneously and seamlessly. Advanced level MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)   Core competencies Systems thinking and multi-disciplinary approaches to problem solving Appreciation for uncertainty and unstructured environments Holism and dealing with complex environments High tolerance for constant change Creation of and communication of strategies Situational awareness & decision making Self-starter and results oriented Persuasive communication and excellent written and verbal skills. People/stakeholder management skills. Attention to detail   ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW MUST BE FOWARDED WITH A DETAILED CV: ·         Matric Certificate ·         Tertiary academic results including all completed courses ·         Drivers Licence and ID ·         LAST/ LATEST SALARY ADVISE SLIP          

R To lead the Clients services staff within the department. Management, understanding of all job functions and development of all client services staff as well the alignment of the company’s strategy with the Scheme’s strategy. This includes liaising with irate members, providers and brokers. Liaise with all internal departments to resolve escalations from the agents or the clients.   Responsibilities In depth understanding of the Medical Aid industry and related legislation In depth understanding of a client serviceses department within a medical scheme administration environment Understanding of workflow process in client services department within a medical scheme administration environment Management,  development and succession planning of Clientservices staff Extensive experience in day-to-day management of the department Management of daily operational delivery within Clientservices department according to SLA Balances own priorities while directing and motivating others Plans, assigns & monitors work of the team members Actively performance manages and motivates team members Drafting, development and implementation/enhancement of policies and procedures Strategic input at a Departmental level Active participation at meetings Monthly and weekly report on the Clientservices  department to management Problem solving and decision making Results monitoring and reporting Deliver, maintain and enhances work standards and quality within a given process Mentor and Coach staff   Minimum requirements: Matric Tertiary Qualification (Advantage) Minimum of 5 years experience in the medical aid administration environment Knowledge and understanding of the Medical Schemes Act Knowledge and understanding of the Scheme Rules, policies and procedures Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word and E-mail Good understanding of internal controls and business risks Minimum of 5 years in a Supervisor role will be an advantage   Skills:   ·         Strong communication skills ·         Innovative abilities ·         Management skills ·         Analytical thinking ·         High level of attention to detail ·         People motivation ·         Leadership skills ·         Planning and Organising ·         Decision Making ·         Ownership ·         Team Orientation ·         Goal orientated         Attributes:   ·         Professional ethics and integrity ·         Strategic problem solver ·         Enthusiasm and passion for excellence ·         Work ethic ·         Acceptance to change ·         Desire to up-skill staff

Job Purpose The main purpose of this job is to manage the Infrastructure Team as a technical competency that is to implement and execute IT Infrastructure strategy in line with IT and business strategy Job Objectives: To drive the administration and management of the Infrastructure Team at both head office and distribution centres To create relevant IT systems infrastructure, architecture, standards and roadmaps Deliver quality technical design, planning and deployment of IT infrastructure solutions that are in line with business requirements To set and provide documentation for standards on infrastructure solutions To provide input to and successfully execute IT infrastructure strategy To drive operational improvement and stabilisation activities to meet service levels To provide input into the Groups  Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft Experience and Education: 6 years Senior Technical Specialist experience Expert knowledge of Solaris Servers and OS Expert knowledge on Microsoft Back Office and Infrastructure solutions Degree or related qualification in Information Technology Related technical qualifications (e.g Systems Certification) would be desirable Related ITIL qualifications Understanding of networking  environments Understanding of virtualised environments would be advantageous People and project management experience advantageous JOB RELATED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Verbal, written and numerical skills, sight and hearing, abstract/ symbolic skills, creative thinking Leadership and networking skills 6years Technical IT skills 3 years people management experience 3 years systems analysis and design knowledge 2 years quality assurance knowledge Technical support process knowledge 3 years IT industry standard knowledge Competencies required: Planning / Directing / Controlling/Assessing / Evaluating / Developing /Supervising / Learning  

We are looking for an experienced Sharepoint specialist to join our Configuration and Support team. You will work closely with the DevOps team to provide operational, maintenance, security and governance support for the SharePoint infrastructure. Responsibility: • All aspects of the design, architecture, development, deployment, operations, administration, governance, training and support of key SharePoint institutional solutions • Close collaboration with the DevOps-Team • Migration of institutional SharePoint on-premises solutions to SharePoint Online, in line with changing business and technological requirements. • Closely collaborating with stakeholders, users, IT-partners and external partners to analyse, determine and refine institutional processes and business goals related to SharePoint solution opportunities • Analysing and understanding business requirements • Designing and implementating complex Enterprise Content Management (ECM)- and Web Content Management (WCM) solutions, e.g. file plan classification, content organiser rules, workflow, content types, term sets, managed metadata and taxonomy, following platform best practices to accommodate identified institutional and governance requirements and maximise search capability; • Designing and implementing SharePoint Business Intelligence and Reporting Solutions • Creating branding and page layouts (master pages & CSS) for Institutional ECM- and Business Intelligence solutions • Configuring content search web parts and developing workflows • Designing and building InfoPath form solution • SharePoint Application Management: Managing web applications, site collections, external service connections, application security, search administration, workflow • Shared Services Administration: User Profile Service, Search, Excel Services Settings, Audiences, SharePoint Usage Reporting, Managed Metadata Services, Application Catalogue • Providing expert user support and guidance • Providing training and documentation • Driving SharePoint best practice implementation for consistency and effectiveness, compliance, records management- and audit requirements Requirements: • A Degree in Information Technology (or related field such as Information Science or Engineering), or a 3 year National Diploma in Information Technology. • Microsoft SharePoint Certification, validating technical expertise. • 5 Years demonstrable SharePoint experience (including work at a senior level), in an organisation with an enterprise-class IT infrastructure. OR • National Senior Certificate that meets Diploma Requirements; • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)-, or • Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) Certification, or • Microsoft Certification for a number of exams, which form part of MCSE or • MCSD expert-level Certification Programs. • 5 Years demonstrable SharePoint experience (including work at a senior level), in an enterprise-class IT infrastructure organisation. • IT support experience and ability to provide technical and end-user support • PLUS • Experience with SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, Visual Studio, Windows Server, SQL Server, IIS, Windows Client • Experience developing deployment scripts to automate the deployment for SharePoint solutions • Microsoft Excel- and SQL database concepts with Excel Services-, PowerView-, PowerPivot-, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) experience • Programming experience in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript or similar technologies • Strong problem solving, analytical skills. The ability to analyse complex processes and solve problems in a logical way, and strategic thinking • Experience working with different functional groups and stakeholders at the same time Salary: R40 000 Job Reference #: NBS165 Consultant Name: Hanlie Van Der Vyver

Property Administrator Pay R13500 to R14000 - subject to skills and experience + lead generation bonus opportunity Port Elizabeth Central Introduction to the role: We are a small family business established in 2008. In recent years, we have undergone rapid expansion. We predominantly focus on the student and young professional market renting out houses on a let only and fully managed basis. Our properties are currently in Port Elizabeth Central. In the last year, we have expanded into property sales and this is an area we are looking to develop. We pride ourselves on our high standard housing and exceptional service for tenants and landlords. Due to ongoing growth, we are looking to recruit a full-time Property Administrator to support our day-to-day activities. Experience of the property market would be advantageous, but a willingness to learn and grow is more appealing to us. We are interested in hearing from enthusiastic, vibrant individuals who want to grow and develop their skills with a forward thinking company. As an administrator, your main duties will be as follows but not limited to:- Answering the office phone and responding to incoming emails; Advertising properties to let and for sale; Booking in viewings and notifying existing tenants; Showing prospective tenants around properties; Processing tenant application documents and generating tenancy documents; Processing tenant deposits; Responding to requests for documents and maintenance; Ensuring properties comply with regulation; including arranging gas safety certificates and EPCs. Liaising with contractors; Lead generation; Any other task that is of course relevant to the operational process of the property business. What will you bring to the role? Previous administrative experience; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to proactively organise and prioritise your own workload to meet deadlines and conflicting demands; The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative; Strong IT skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook and Excel; Experience of diary management; A willingness to learn. Working Hours 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday & 9.00 am to 1.00 pm on Saturdays. How to Apply: EMAIL CV TO: hr@pejobs.co.za

Production Manager – Food Manufacturing (FMCG) We’re looking to appoint a hands-on and proactive Production Manager in a growing Food Manufacturing company based in Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate will require to meet the following: Requirements: Applicable Tertiary Qualification in Production Management or / BTech (Engineering) or BSc Engineering or similar. Minimum of 7 years of similar management experience in the production of Food or Pharma or other quality regulated industry environment. Excellent management and leadership skills. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills. Quality and compliance-focused. Ability to interact professionally with multiple departments to effectively meet customer requirements. Planning and Organisational Skills. Good understanding of Kaizen and lean manufacturing principles. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to coach and mentor subordinates. Ability to handle disciplinary matters. Report writing skills. Proficiency in MS Office applications and understanding of MRP’s. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Willingness to work long hours as required. Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members Responsibilities: Daily production planning, monitoring and meeting customer targets. Oversee the production process at the plant. Maintain and build integrated working relationships with all departments. Managing production staff and relevant human resources matter to ensure operational effectiveness. Continue to build a collaborative and positive workplace for all. Other applicable tasks within the scope of the role. Ensure adherence to quality control standards, food safety requirements (FSSC). Stock management and efficient utilisation of resources. Manage department personal hygiene code of conduct. Ensure compliance with national standards and legislation. Oversee departmental administration and record keeping. Investigate and address complaints. Manage and evaluate machine resources to ensure productivity and minimum downtown. Ensure that products are produced on time, at the required company quality standards, cost effectively and meeting customer requirements. Analyse budgets and continuously control production costs. Identify training needs and ensure that proper training is provided for all production staff. Develop employees to meet the future requirements of the company. Promote continuous improvements within the production function. Please send CV to info@naxosbaking.co.za