From =?us-ascii?Q?Inyathelo_-_South_African_Institute_for_Advancement_Inyathel?= Fri Jul 4 13:37:12 2008
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Date: Fri Jul 4 13:48:09 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Last Call: The Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards 2008
Message-ID: <20080704113716.1273F3304C2@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
The Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards 2008
LAST CALL !!
Deadline for Nominations 16th July 2008
Nominate a ROLE-MODEL philanthropist for an award!!
If you, or anyone you know, has made a remarkable contribution to social
change by giving money, time and energy then send in a nomination!
Join us in celebrating South African philanthropy and in recognising
individual philanthropists who, through their financial giving, have made a
real difference for social change.
The nomination DEADLINE is 12.00pm on 16th JULY 2008
Nomination forms can be accessed in PDF and MS Word format at
www.inyathelo.co.za. more details.
Inyathelo - The South African Institute for Advancement
Energising civil society by inspiring a passion for philanthropy
Questions or comments? E-mail us at awards@inyathelo.co.za or call Afrika on
+27 21 465 6981.
From noluckyn at oxfam.org.au Fri Jul 4 13:09:35 2008
From: noluckyn at oxfam.org.au (Oxfam Australia)
Date: Fri Jul 4 14:16:40 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Oxfam Australia: Programme Officer Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080704110939.B1609330464@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Programme Officer
Oxfam Australia
South Africa Country Office
Durban
Through the programmes it manages Oxfam Australia's South Africa Country
Office provides financial and technical support to South African NGOs and
CBOs responding to the HIV and AIDS epidemics, children's social protection
and food insecurity.
As part of Oxfam's commitment to scale up the existing programme and enhance
the quality of support provided to its partners we are seeking to employ a
Durban based Programme Officer. The post will focus on work in the field of
HIV and AIDS.
A South African national, you should have advanced knowledge of the HIV and
AIDS epidemics in South Africa and proven experience in supporting non
profit organisations, NGOs and CBOs in their responses to HIV and AIDS.
These skills together with strong community development, programme
development and program assessment skills are necessary for effectively
implementing the selection, appraisal, monitoring and evaluation of the HIV
and AIDS related initiatives implemented by Oxfam Australia's partner
organisations.
Financial management and computer skills are also required and good written
and verbal communication skills in both English and at least one other South
African language is essential.
A detailed position description (including remuneration information) is
available on request.
Starting Date: 01September 2008
For an application form and detailed position description please contact
Nolucky Nxasana:
E-mail: noluckyn@oxfam.org.au or
Tel: (031) 201 0865.
Please note - no CVs will be accepted.
Application submission deadline: 12h00 on 18 August 2008.
From admin at tralso.co.za Fri Jul 4 14:12:02 2008
From: admin at tralso.co.za (Transkei Land Service Organisation)
Date: Fri Jul 4 14:16:40 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] TRALSO Vacancies
Message-ID: <20080704121205.DB8ED3303ED@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Positions Available
The Transkei Land Service Organisation (TRALSO) is a not-for-profit dynamic
development service organisation that works to improving the quality of life
of rural people. Its interventions aim to make a knowledge-based
contribution to land reform and sustainable, people centred rural
development.
TRALSO invites applications for the position of Senior Gender Programme
Officer and the Office Manager/Administrator. Applicants must be
multi-skilled individuals with a keen interest in issues of land reform,
rural development and the development of civil society institutions.
Commitment to stay for at least two years.
1. SENIOR GENDER PROGRAMME OFFICER
Minimum Education and /or Qualifications required
* Degree /University Diploma in Gender Studies/ Social Sciences or in a
relevant field.
* Some form of course in rural Development
* Project Management training
* Local Economic Development Training/Experience
Experience Preferred
* Jobholders could come from a diverse background but have facilitation
skills and project management skills and a thorough understanding of
development issues. In addition the jobholder must have a thorough
understanding of gender issues within the South African context.
Key Job Competence Requirements
1. Excellent communication skills at all levels (Must speak isiXhosa/
isiZulu)
2. Good planning and project management skills
3. Report writing skills
4. Tact and sensitivity to development issues
5. Ability to work individually and within a team
6. Computer skills - word and excel to write reports
7. Driver's licence (a must)
Duties - Key Outputs
Capacity Building
* Build, support and mentor the appropriate institutional arrangements among
rural women identified for TRALSO's interventions.
Information Dissemination
* Collect relevant information, organize it and determine the most
appropriate method to disseminate the relevant information to rural women's
groups.
Research & Advocacy
* To assemble relevant data and information regarding rural development
theory and practice in the region.
Project Management
* Participate in the design, implementation and monitoring of rural
livelihoods projects.
Networking
* Represent TRALSO with diligence and professionalism at appropriate nation
and regional forums.
Mentoring
* Provide advice and guidance to rural women's groups involved in
livelihoods/LED project and social mobilization.
An attractive package in the range between R160 000- R170 000 waits the
successful candidate.
2. OFFICE MANAGER /ADMINISTRATOR
Minimum Education and /or Qualifications required
* Degree/ Diploma in Accounting
Minimum experience Preferred
* At least 5 years experience as a qualified accountant.
Main Purpose of the Job (a brief description of how the job impacts on the
performance of the company).
The job holder will be responsible for the entire accounting and
administrative function. The job holder will be required to liaise with all
TRALSO programmes and develop accounting and or/administrative procedures to
serve all areas and the financial management of the organization. The job
holder will be responsible for co-coordinating and controlling the budgetary
process and monitoring results thus providing all necessary financial
reports and information for funders, top management and the board.
Duties - Key Outputs
* Prepare Financial Reports
Oversee that accurate information is input onto the Pastel accounting system
so that all relevant information is produced including income status
reports, cash flow reports, and budget reports.
* Process payments for creditors
Ensure all relevant documentation is compiled.
* Financial Management
Manage the petty cash using Impress system
Ensure correct documentation is completed for all petty cash.
* Budgets
Manage and oversee the development of the TRALSO annual budgets
* Manage the Administration System
Oversee the management of the administration function within TRALSO.
* Administration Secretarial Services Support
Co-ordinate the booking of flights, accommodation and arrange transport for
workshops and AGM for staff, community members and board members.
(Logistical Support)
* Office Maintenance
Source best price for the purchase of new office equipment and furniture and
decide in conjunction with the Director what should be purchased on behalf
of TRALSO
* Supervision
Monitor the work of the Office Assistant, Management Assistant, Housekeeper
and Gardener.
This is a list of the duties as they stand now, however they may vary in
time and are therefore not an exhaustive list of your roles and
responsibilities which maybe amended at any time.
An attractive package in the range between R170 000- R190 000 waits the
successful candidate.
Candidates who meet the above requirements must forward their applications
to: The Executive Director, Transkei Land Service Organisation, Private Bag
X 5132, Mthatha, 5099 or e-mail: admin@tralso.co.za
The closing date for applications is 25 July 2008
N.B. Facsimile applications will not be considered and ONLY short-listed
candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from one month after
closing period consider yourself unsuccessful. We reserve the right NOT to
effect the appointment.
From noluckyn at oxfam.org.au Fri Jul 4 15:08:32 2008
From: noluckyn at oxfam.org.au (Oxfam Australia)
Date: Fri Jul 4 15:10:12 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Correction: Oxfam Australia - Programme Officer
Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080704130836.896E225C15C@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Programme Officer
Oxfam Australia
South Africa Country Office
Durban
Through the programmes it manages Oxfam Australia's South Africa Country
Office provides financial and technical support to South African NGOs and
CBOs responding to the HIV and AIDS epidemics, children's social protection
and food insecurity.
As part of Oxfam's commitment to scale up the existing programme and enhance
the quality of support provided to its partners we are seeking to employ a
Durban based Programme Officer. The post will focus on work in the field of
HIV and AIDS.
A South African national, you should have advanced knowledge of the HIV and
AIDS epidemics in South Africa and proven experience in supporting non
profit organisations, NGOs and CBOs in their responses to HIV and AIDS.
These skills together with strong community development, programme
development and program assessment skills are necessary for effectively
implementing the selection, appraisal, monitoring and evaluation of the HIV
and AIDS related initiatives implemented by Oxfam Australia's partner
organisations.
Financial management and computer skills are also required and good written
and verbal communication skills in both English and at least one other South
African language is essential.
A detailed position description (including remuneration information) is
available on request.
Starting Date: 1 September 2008
For an application form and detailed position description please contact
Nolucky Nxasana:
E-mail: noluckyn@oxfam.org.au or
Tel: (031) 201 0865.
Please note - no CVs will be accepted.
Application submission deadline: 12h00 on 18 July 2008.
From communications at SANGOCO.org.za Fri Jul 4 14:19:22 2008
From: communications at SANGOCO.org.za (South African National NGO Coalition)
Date: Fri Jul 4 15:14:18 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Invitation to the Gauteng Food Summit
Message-ID: <20080704121925.0159025C258@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
INVITATION TO THE GAUTENG FOOD SUMMIT
The MEC for Agriculture Conservation and Environment Honorable Khabisi
Mosunkutu invites you to the Gauteng's Provincial Food Summit. The theme for
the summit is "Building Partnerships: A Fight against escalating and
Devastating Food Prices."
The details for the summit are as follows:
Date: 10 and 11 July 2008
Venue: NASREC (Johannesburg)
Time: 10H00
The focus of the summit will be on understanding the root causes of the
current food prices crises and the extent of the problem. Together, we would
develop short and long-term solutions to the problem. The second area of
focus is to prepare recommendations to inform both Provincial and National
government initiatives in finding solutions to this world crisis.
The Summit will discuss the government's response to the food crises, the
role of farmers, the food processors and the role of non-governmental
organizations. The summit will also discuss the economics of food security
and developing a food sustainability strategy for Gauteng Province.
Our department believes strongly in the spirit of building partnerships,
cooperative governance and recognizes that the success depends on the
extensive involvement of all stakeholders.
Please RSVP by the 5th July 2008 to:
* Ria Mgidi at tel: 011 355 1984 / Ria.Mgidi@gauteng.gov.za or
* Lerato Mofokeng at tel: 011 355 1470 / Lerato.Mofokeng@gauteng.gov.za or
* Maggie Mamabolo at tel: 011 355 1996 / Maggie.Mamabolo@gauteng.gov.za
We look forward to seeing you at the event.
Yours faithfully,
Mr. E. K. MOSUNKUTU, MEC
Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
From jennyl at saide.org.za Fri Jul 4 14:14:26 2008
From: jennyl at saide.org.za (National Association of Distance Education and Open Learning in South
Africa)
Date: Fri Jul 4 15:25:48 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] NADEOSA Conference
Message-ID: <20080704121429.003013304CC@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
First Call for Papers
The National Association of Distance Education and Open Learning in South
Africa (NADEOSA) is pleased to announce its annual conference and AGM
scheduled for 18th and 19th August, 2008.
The AGM and conference will take place at the University of Pretoria,
Groenkloof Campus.
The conference is being hosted by the University of Pretoria's Distance
Education Unit as part of the University's centenary celebrations.
The conference theme will be: Innovation in Open and Distance Education
In a period of growing convergence between the use of distance and
traditional education methodologies in the pursuit of open education ideals,
this conference will be of interest to all educators and education managers
who aspire to provide quality educational experiences in ways that are both
flexible and cost effective.
The conference theme will be explored through the following sub-themes:
* Open education resources
* Innovations in programme design and materials development
* Innovations in student assessment and programme evaluation
* Innovative uses of technology for learner support
* Research development in open and distance education.
We are pleased to announce that Professor Tan Sri Dato' G Dhanarajan, Vice
Chancellor of Wawasan Open University, Penang, Malaysia and former President
of COL will give a keynote address on Monday 18th August
And
Dr Paul Clark, presently a Senior Research Fellow in the Institute of
Educational Technology at the UK Open University, having just completed a
five year appointment as Pro Vice Chancellor, Learning and Teaching on
Tuesday 19th August.
A cocktail function will be held on the 18th August at which the winners of
the 2008 NADEOSA courseware awards will be announced.
Timelines
* 25th July 2008: Abstracts of not more than 250 words deadline
* 31st July 2008: Early bird registration and payment deadline
* 13th August 2008: PowerPoint presentation and full paper deadline
* 13th August 2008: Final registration deadline
Conference Fees
* Early bird registration fee (including payment) for members: R950.00
* Late registration and fee for non-members: R1100.00
* Individual members (paid up): R500.00
* Exhibitions: R1000.00
Registration Form
Name:
Institution:
Address:
Tel/Fax:
Email:
All conference correspondence and enquiries should be addressed to:
jennyl@saide.org.za or tel. no: (011)403-2813.
Payment can be made to: NADEOSA - Standard Bank, Braamfontein 00 4805 A/C
no. 002357410 with proof of payment being sent through to:
jennyl@saide.org.za or fax: 011-403-2814.
We look forward to your participation in the 2008 NADEOSA conference.
From mzama at cedpa.org.za Fri Jul 4 16:09:11 2008
From: mzama at cedpa.org.za (Centre for Development and Population Activities)
Date: Fri Jul 4 16:29:00 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] CEDPA: Short term Life Orientation Curriculum
Consultant Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080704140913.F08DA33055B@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Post Title: Short term Life Orientation Curriculum Consultant
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Deadline: July 15, 2008
Background
CEDPA, a U.S. based non-profit organization committed to improving the lives
of women and girls worldwide seeks the services of a short-term, life
orientation curriculum consultant. CEDPA has developed a Life Skills
curriculum targeted to girls, ages of 10 to 14 years old. This curriculum
and is currently being piloted via local partners in South Africa, Lesotho
and Swaziland. The manual consists of 14 modules and sessions are
facilitated by community health workers, peer educators and teachers. This
draft curriculum needs to be reviewed against the South African Department
of Education?s Life Orientation Curriculum Statement to determine the
feasibility of aligning the draft CEDPA curriculum with the Ministry?s
document.
Job Summary-Responsibilities:
1. Consultant will review each module and session of CEDPA?s draft
curriculum against the South African National Curriculum statement for Life
Orientation (LO) for the GET band.
2. Consultant will determine specific gaps in the curriculum and suggest
appropriate additions.
3. Consultant will assess the curriculum against the required LO learning
outcomes and assessment standards and make recommendations for responding
accordingly.
4. Consultant will meet with current MOE officials on the curriculum with
the project director and advise on the process for national approval.
5. Consultant will also review current DOH standards for peer education
programs and present the draft curriculum to the MOH for review and comment.
6. Consultant will prepare an interim report on estimated time needed to
bring the draft in line with the MOE requirements for curriculum approval.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Minimum of a Senior degree in any of the social sciences preferably
education or other relevant field, and experience in Life Orientation at the
Primary School level
* Proven record of working with peer education programs
* Ability to communicate cross-culturally and work jointly with diverse
stakeholders from the NGO sector
* Proven record of designing and developing curriculum
* Experience working with the various SETAs in South Africa
* Excellent skills in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and
the internet
* Fluency in the English language, other official South African languages a
plus
? South Africa citizenship or permanent residency
Method of Application:
Interested candidates should submit applications via e-mail with ?SANGONET?
in the subject line and sent with detailed CV and salary history
to?mzama@cedpa.org.za by July 15, 2008. No phone calls, please.
From info at sangonet.org.za Mon Jul 7 09:12:31 2008
From: info at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT)
Date: Mon Jul 7 09:26:31 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] MobileActive08, 13-15 October 2008 - Register Now!
Message-ID: <20080707071234.B8E8A33048C@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
MobileActive08
"Unlocking the Potential of Mobile Technology for Social Impact"
13-15 October 2008
http://www.mobileactive08.org
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SANGONeT and MobileActive.org invite you to participate in MobileActive08.
MobileActive08 is the only global gathering that is connecting leaders who
are working at the convergence of civil society, mobile technology and
social change. Convened by SANGONeT and MobileActive.org, MobileActive08
will take place from 13-15 October 2008 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
If you:
* have expertise in the field of mobile technology for social development,
* are a researcher working on mobile technology for social impact, or
* are a mobile service provider with interest in the social market, or
* are a civil society organisation or NGO with an interest in how mobile
technology could enhance your work, then MobileActive08 is for you.
Register now at - http://mobileactive08.org/register-for-mobileactive08.
MobileActive08?is the largest event to date focused on mobile technology for
social development. This global gathering brings together people like you -
practitioners, researchers, technologists and donors experienced and
interested in the use and application of mobile technology for social
impact.
At?MobileActive08?you will explore how mobile phones are effectively used to
advance civil society work, assess the current state of knowledge in the use
of mobile technology to advance social development, and investigate trends,
needs and investment opportunities.
For more information about the event, please visit
http://www.mobileactive08.org.
From slukoji at cedpa.org.za Mon Jul 7 14:00:48 2008
From: slukoji at cedpa.org.za (Centre for Development and Population Activities)
Date: Mon Jul 7 15:42:49 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] CEDPA: Short term Life Orientation Curriculum
Consultant
Message-ID: <20080707120052.18D36330566@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Post Title: Short term Life Orientation Curriculum Consultant
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Deadline: July 15, 2008
Background
CEDPA, a U.S. based non-profit organization committed to improving the lives
of women and girls worldwide seeks the services of a short-term, life
orientation curriculum consultant. CEDPA has developed a Life Skills
curriculum targeted to girls, ages of 10 to 14 years old. This curriculum
and is currently being piloted via local partners in South Africa, Lesotho
and Swaziland. The manual consists of 14 modules and sessions are
facilitated by community health workers, peer educators and teachers. This
draft curriculum needs to be reviewed against the South African Department
of Education?s Life Orientation Curriculum Statement to determine the
feasibility of aligning the draft CEDPA curriculum with the Ministry?s
document.
Job Summary-Responsibilities:
* Consultant will review each module and session of CEDPA?s draft curriculum
against the South African National Curriculum statement for Life Orientation
(LO) for the GET band.
* Consultant will determine specific gaps in the curriculum and suggest
appropriate additions.
* Consultant will assess the curriculum against the required LO learning
outcomes and assessment standards and make recommendations for responding
accordingly.
* Consultant will meet with current MOE officials on the curriculum with the
project director and advise on the process for national approval.
* Consultant will also review current DOH standards for peer education
programs and present the draft curriculum to the MOH for review and comment.
* Consultant will prepare an interim report on estimated time needed to
bring the draft in line with the MOE requirements for curriculum approval.
Qualifications and Requirements:
* Minimum of a Senior degree in any of the social sciences preferably
education or other relevant field, and experience in Life Orientation at the
Primary School level
* Proven record of working with peer education programs
* Ability to communicate cross-culturally and work jointly with diverse
stakeholders from the NGO sector
* Proven record of designing and developing curriculum
* Experience working with the various SETAs in South Africa
* Excellent skills in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and
the internet
* Fluency in the English language, other official South African languages a
plus
* South Africa citizenship or permanent residency
Method of Application:
Interested candidates should submit applications via e-mail with ?SANGONET?
in the subject line and sent with detailed CV and salary history
to?mzama@cedpa.org.za by July 15, 2008.
No phone calls, please.
From yakas at ipas.org Mon Jul 7 15:56:58 2008
From: yakas at ipas.org (IPAS South Africa)
Date: Mon Jul 7 16:06:11 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] IPAS South Africa: Finance Manager Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080707135701.DBC49330451@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
FINANCE MANAGER
Ipas, an international NGO, with offices in South Africa seeks a Finance
Manager. Ipas has worked for three decades to increase women's ability to
exercise their Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights, to expand women's
access to high quality reproductive health services, and to reduce deaths
and injuries of women from unsafe abortion.
The Finance Manager is a key member of the management team and is
responsible for the overall fiscal management, financial reporting and
provide strategic support to the South Africa office. This includes: i)
planning, organizing, directing and controlling activities related to
finance, ii) preparation of the South Africa office financial reports to
include financial reporting and analyses, budgeting, auditing, treasury and
supervision of admin staff, iii) Responsible for all the statutory
submissions of the South Africa office, and Migrating to Blackbaud Financial
System. He/she will report to the Country Director. The Finance Manager will
also work closely with Ipas staff in South Africa, Ipas's Finance staff in
North Carolina as well as with Human Resources and other relevant staff in
North Carolina, U.S.A. He/she has dotted-line reporting responsibility to
the Corporate Controller at Ipas, U.S.A.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Responsible for maintaining complete and accurate financial records that
comply with local and global auditing standards and Ipas requirements and
generally accepted accounting principles
* Responsible for submitting accurate and timely monthly financial reports
to North Carolina
* Responsible for managing the local office audit
* Oversee adherence to donor financial reporting requirements. Review donor
agreements for compliance with organization's financial standards
* Responsible for tracking all other necessary financial information: using
VIP software, maintain payroll, taxes, and benefits. Ensure timely reporting
and payment to all tax authorities
* Coordinate payments of consultants and contractors
* Manage Office assets and liabilities to minimize exchange gain/losses
* Participate in the development of project proposals for submission to
donors
* Track and manage project budgets and keep project managers updated on
status of their funds/budgets.
* In coordination with the Country Director manage the in country human
resource unit
* Other relevant duties as assigned
Core Requirements
* Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Accounting, Commerce or related
discipline. Chartered Accountants would be preferred
* 5+ years experience as accounting manager, auditor or fiscal administrator
for public or private entities
* Knowledge of fund accounting and regulations for international non-profit
organizations
* Strong computer skills with knowledge of Accounting software, Database
software and MS Office
* Strong communication, presentation and analytical skills
* Ability to work in a diverse environment
* Willingness to travel and work additional hours when needed
* Fluency in written and spoken English; other languages will be a plus
* Drivers licence and own car
To apply, send a detailed CV's and contactable references together with your
contact details to: Fax: 011 447 8599 or email to: ipassa@ipas.org
The application closes on Friday, 18 July 2008
From strategy at strategy-rm.co.za Mon Jul 14 10:14:08 2008
From: strategy at strategy-rm.co.za (Strategy Recruitment Marketing)
Date: Mon Jul 14 11:54:03 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Strategy Recruitment Marketing: Researcher Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080714081413.BC511330350@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Researcher required
Insideout is a company specialising in programme evaluations, developing
monitoring and evaluation frameworks and conducting M&E training for
non-profit and public sector organisations. For more information please
visit www.insideoutresearch.co.za. We are an equal opportunities employer
and adhere to the principles of employment equity.
We are currently seeking to employ a Researcher for a six-month contract
basis (with the option to renew).
Interested candidates should have:
* A tertiary education qualification;
* Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practice;
* Experience in facilitating large meetings/workshops;
* Two years related qualitative research work experience (including
interviewing senior personnel, facilitating focus groups, undertaking
document reviews);
* A passion for working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and
geographical areas;
* Preferably training experience.
In addition, the candidate should:
* Enjoy developing people and organisations;
* Ability to work independently;
* Be in possession of a valid passport;
* Be available for travel in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa;
* Be available to start the 01 September 2008, but preferably earlier;
* Be fluent in English and have good writing skills;
* Preferably be able to communicate in a number of South African/ African
languages.
For further information contact Natasha Nel or Kerstin Waddell on (021) 448
4577.
Please email short CVs (maximum of 5 pages) with contactable references to
strategy@strategy-rm.co.za by 18 July 2008.
From ipassa at ipas.org Mon Jul 14 11:16:25 2008
From: ipassa at ipas.org (IPAS )
Date: Mon Jul 14 11:54:04 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] IPAS: Programme Coordinator Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080714091633.B664B330341@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
Ipas, an international NGO, with offices in South Africa seeks to employ a
Programme Coordinator. Ipas has worked for three decades to increase
women's ability to exercise their Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights, to
expand women's access to high quality reproductive health services, and to
reduce deaths and injuries of women from unsafe abortion.
The Programme Coordinator supports policy and advocacy work in-country.
H/she assists the Country Director with Policy and Advocacy work related to
Ipas' mission and vision and in coordinating the day-to-day activities of
the Policy and Advocacy unit.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist Country Director and Unit Staff to plan and implement Policy and
Advocacy issues relating to Ipas's programmatic mission in South Africa.
* Assist Country Director in operational planning, project design,
management, budgeting and monitoring to ensure that results are met.
* In coordination with CD, document, disseminate and promote program results
and lessons for internal & external audiences;
* Assist the Country Director in tracking project expenditure
* Other relevant duties as assigned
CORE REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor's degree in relevant field,
* Relevant technical expertise related to Policy and Advocacy work
* Demonstrated communications and writing skills, must be proficient in
English
* Demonstrated computer experience: MS Office suite
* High level verbal communications and writing skills; fluency in English
* Cross cultural skills, knowledge and language for South Africa-specific
environment;
* Well organized, results focused, creative and flexible
* Ability to travel as needed, mostly in South Africa, to carry out the
above stated duties and responsibilities (approximately 35% of annual work
days);
* Drivers licence and own car
This is a fixed term 2 year contract position
To apply, send a detailed CV's and contactable references together with your
contact details to:
Fax: 011 447 8599 or email to: ipassa@ipas.org
The application closes on 31 July 2008
From cnyamkure at ndi.org Mon Jul 14 13:48:25 2008
From: cnyamkure at ndi.org (National Democratic Institute)
Date: Mon Jul 14 14:01:24 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] National Democratic Institute: Senior Program
Assistant
Message-ID: <20080714114829.DFC52330095@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
National Democratic Institute (NDI)
Southern Africa Field Office
Job Announcement
Senior Program Assistant
NDI Southern Africa
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is a
US-based non-profit organization working to strengthen and expand democracy
worldwide. Calling on a global network of volunteer experts, NDI provides
practical assistance to civic and political leaders advancing democratic
values, practices and institutions. NDI works with democrats in every region
of the world to build political and civic organizations, safeguard
elections, and to promote citizen participation, openness and accountability
in government.
Through its office in Johannesburg, South Africa, NDI provides targeted
assistance to democratic actors in Southern Africa towards promoting
political party development and strengthening civil society organizations
that promote human rights and fair and transparent electoral processes.
The Senior Program Assistant must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
SUMMARY: The Senior Program Assistant will report directly to Program
Managers in helping to implement democratic development programs in Southern
Africa. Specifically, the Senior Program Assistant's job will include the
following tasks:
PROGRAMMATIC
* Support Program Managers to coordinate, plan and implement NDI Southern
Africa activities such as trainings, seminars, workshops, meetings,
conferences, evaluations, or assessments. This will include travel and
evening or weekend work;
* Draft written and oral reports on program activities, including drafting a
weekly report of program activities;
* Assist the Program Managers with program development, including work
plans, terms of reference, memorandums of understanding, proposals and
budgets;
* Coordinates with other members of the NDI team on program activities and
logistics as required;
* Draft correspondence and communications materials as requested;
* Provide analysis of regional political developments and support research
relating to NDI's programs, particularly on HIV/AIDS and governance, women's
political participation, extractive industries and electoral programming;
* Monitor coverage of program related topics in regional and international
press;
* Maintain contact with relevant political parties, non-government
organizations, government and other political actors in consultation with
NDI Program Managers, where appropriate;
* Other program duties as assigned.
LOGISTICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL
* Design and maintain a hard and soft copy filing system for program
documents;
* Prepare, disperse and reconcile financial advances for program activities
in cooperation with the appropriate accounting staff;
* Arrange meetings to support NDI programming;
* Draft event budgets under direction of Program Managers;
* Support the Program Manager in financial forecasting;
* Prepare financial reconciliations for events and program expenses;
* Preparation of travel and logistics arrangements for program activities;
and
* Other logistical duties as assigned.
QUALFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
* Bachelors Degree, preferably in International Relations, Political Science
or related field; graduate degree preferred
* Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in international
development, community organizing, political campaign, organizational
development or legislative affairs preferable
* Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for
educational requirement on a one-for-one basis
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
* High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively
interact with all levels of staff, NDI partners and the general public;
* High level of oral and written communication skills to effectively present
information, respond to questions and prepare written reports in a
professional manner;
* Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team, and to lead
a team;
* Exceptional ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and
draw valid conclusions;
* Extensive knowledge of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet
applications;
* In-depth knowledge of basic budget and accounting procedures;
* Ability and willingness to travel to regional locations;
* Interest in and in-depth knowledge of regional political environment and
people;
* Demonstrated ability to understand and analyze regional political
developments;
* Ability to effectively articulate NDI mission statements and
program/project initiatives;
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
* Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; and
* Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines.
Candidates must be able to reside and work legally in the Republic of South
Africa. (Visa support cannot be provided)
Applicants are advised to familiarize themselves with NDI's global as well
as southern Africa programs by visiting www.ndi.org.
Please send your Curriculum Vitae along with a detailed cover letter
explaining why your professional experience makes you the right candidate by
mail or fax to NDI at the address above or by e-mail to:
ndijoburg@mweb.co.za, Subject: Operations and Finance Officer (OFO). No
phone calls please.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, July 18, 2008
From cnyamkure at ndi.org Mon Jul 14 13:48:50 2008
From: cnyamkure at ndi.org (National Democratic Institute)
Date: Mon Jul 14 14:01:25 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] National Democratic Institute: Operations and Finance
Officer Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080714114853.232DC330093@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
National Democratic Institute (NDI)
Southern Africa Field Office
Job Announcement: Operations and Finance Officer (OFO)
(Contract Position)
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is a
US-based non-profit organization working to strengthen and expand democracy
worldwide. Calling on a global network of volunteer experts, NDI provides
practical assistance to civic and political leaders advancing democratic
values, practices and institutions. NDI works with democrats in every region
of the world to build political and civic organizations, safeguard
elections, and to promote citizen participation, openness and accountability
in government.
Through its office in Johannesburg, South Africa, NDI provides targeted
assistance to democratic actors in Southern Africa towards promoting
political party development and strengthening civil society organizations
that promote human rights and fair and transparent electoral processes.
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking
an Operations and Finance Officer for a 5-month contract commencing
immediately (July).
The Operations and Financial Officer has primary responsibility for
implementing administrative, operational, financial, and logistical policies
and compliance with the policies and procedures of NDI, donors and the host
country government. The OFO reports to the Operations and Finance Manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Compliance Management
* Process financial documentation in adherence to financial management
systems and ensure compliance with NDI, donor, and host country government
regulations;
* Enter data into Quicken for all financial transactions and prepare monthly
financial reconciliations in a timely manner;
* Manage petty cash disbursements according to NDI financial regulations on
a monthly basis;
* Maintain electronic and hard copy files of all financial and operations
documentation; and
* Prepare weekly payments under the supervision of the Operations and
Finance Manager.
Office and Asset Administration
* Implementation of office procedures, procurement procedures and procedures
to safeguard NDI property including:
- Maintenance of inventory system (database and labeling)
- Preparation of procurement requests
- Implementation of NDI's asset loan policies for phones, computers, cars,
etc.
* Maintain electronic and hard copy filing and archive systems;
* Maintain informational databases for vendors, key contacts, and others as
required;
* Ensure maintenance of all NDI-leased properties including staff residences
as directed;
* Perform a weekly backup of files saved on NDI server; and
* Ensure prompt receipt and delivery of monthly time sheets for all local
staff
Travel and Transportation Management
* Procure travel services (including flights, hotels, and transportation)
for all NDI staff and consultants as required;
* Enter all flights into the Travel Authorization Tracking Log on a monthly
basis;
* Prepare logistics and security memos; and
* Ensure staff members are informed of all logistical arrangements.
Reporting
* Ensure all activities of Operations and Finance Department are
communicated to NDI staff through:
- Preparation of weekly report highlighting activity in Operations and
Finance Department
- Maintenance of key Operations and Finance activities and deadlines on
electronic and physical planning calendars
Candidates must be able to reside and work legally in the Republic of South
Africa. (Visa support cannot be provided)
Applicants are advised to familiarize themselves with NDI's global as well
as southern Africa programs by visiting www.ndi.org.
Please send your Curriculum Vitae along with a detailed cover letter
explaining why your professional experience makes you the right candidate by
mail or fax to NDI at the address above or by e-mail to:
ndijoburg@mweb.co.za, Subject: Operations and Finance Officer (OFO). No
phone calls please.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday, July 18, 2008
From info at forum.org.za Mon Jul 14 13:54:35 2008
From: info at forum.org.za (The Forum )
Date: Mon Jul 14 14:03:26 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] The Forum: Making Mzansi Better!
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TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
The Forum: Making Mzansi Better Newsletter!
Making Mzansi Better is a collective of voices dedicated to a building a
better country. You can find views, news and opinions from a range of people
making a difference to our rainbow nation.
Desmond Tutu: I am deeply, deeply sorry...
Please, please, I call on our people: don't let us dehumanise ourselves.
We are acting contrary to our best nature. We are acting contrary to those
we should be showing gratitude to; people who helped us become what we are,
a free nation.
We are going back to that horrendous, gruesome thing we had ? the
necklacing. No matter how upset you might be, to do that, to set a person
alight while they are alive, speaks volumes about the state of your own
humanity.
To read the full article, go to:
http://www.forum.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=397&Itemid
=147
Forum Poll:
Do you have a message you would like to send to Robert Mugabe? Check your
option on our quick online poll:
a) Resign and start a new career as a farmer?
b) Form a government of?National Unity with the MDC?
c)?Take an extended leave of absence in Iraq?
To vote, go to:
http://www.forum.org.za/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
Leaders' Day 2008
A non-political initiative calling every person in South Africa to stop for
30 seconds in silence, prayer or solidarity in recognition that all our
leaders need positive encouragement.
A positive society inspires positive leadership, ensuring a positive future.
For more information, go to: http://www.leadersday.co.za
National Children's Rights Advisory Council Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REPORT: NATIONAL CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING May 2008
The National Children's Rights Advisory Council was held in Rustenburg
on?21-23 May 2008. The purpose of the meeting was to consolidate inputs into
the following documents:?National Plan of Action for Children Framework,
National Policy for the Advancement and Coordination of Children's Rights
Delivery in South Africa and Comprehensive Children's Rights Monitoring and
Evaluation Framework.
To view the report, go to:
http://www.forum.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=60
&Itemid=105
Invitation to Secunda Launch
Mpumalanga Welfare Social Service and Development Forum - It is our pleasure
to invite you to participate in the launching of a Local Welfare Social
Service and Development Forum
The time has come for all stakeholders; Civil Society Organizations (NGO's,
CBO's, NPO's, Home Base Care, Care Givers, Faith Base Organisations, Health
Clinics, Local Authorities, Cr?ches, Educators and Social Services) to join
hands to improve the quality of life of our people.
To view the invitation, go to:
http://www.forum.org.za/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=56
&year=2008&month=07&day=30&Itemid=151&catids=80|81|78|85|105
What's On?
What's On? is where you will find real people doing real work to make Mzansi
Better. There are jobs, events, notices and opportunities for you to get
involved in Making Mzansi Better. Recent additions include requests to
participate in the Public Comment Process on Western Cape Petitions Act
Draft Regulations and to Support SANAC in ensuring the re-instatement of
disability grants for PLWHA.
To view current notices, go to:
http://www.forum.org.za/index.php?option=com_events&Itemid=151
From chantal at quo-vadis.co.za Mon Jul 14 14:35:33 2008
From: chantal at quo-vadis.co.za (Quo Vadis Communications)
Date: Mon Jul 14 14:37:19 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Quo Vadis Communications: Media Releases on Courses
to be Held in Durban
Message-ID: <20080714123536.DB54933020A@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
MEDIA RELEASE BY QUO VADIS COMMUNICATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3 JULY 2008
Unleash your communication potential
A specialist organisational communications course, to be held in KwaZulu
Natal next month, will equip participants in strategic and creative skills
to ensure optimal ways in releasing the power of organisations.
The highly-interactive course is run by communications specialists, Quo
Vadis Communications, and sets out to transform the way in which people
convey important messages both externally, and internally within a company
or organisation. The number of delegates is limited to ensure individual
attention.
The principal trainer in the company, Theo Coggin, has successfully run
these courses for over 20 years ? the first one was held in Durban in the
early 1980s. The next course will be held at the Suncoast Conference Centre,
Suncoast Boulevard,?North Beach, Durban on the 12 ? 14 August and 9 ? 11
September 2008.
The course takes place over two periods of time with a three week interval
to allow candidates to complete course work and to reflect on what they have
learnt.
Coggin says that the model used by Quo Vadis Communication has been refined
over the years. Its interactive nature makes for a fun learning environment
in which the emphasis is on achievement and the drive to return to the work
place and be more productive than ever.
A former KZN delegate from the course, Mr Thabani Shale, of the Durban
Automotive Cluster says the learning from the course is such that ?it will
be invaluable for years to come?
The course includes subjects such as principles of communication, writing
understandable English, essential English applications, interviewing skills,
sub-editing and editing, the ABCs of writing a report, media liaison and
compilation and dissemination of media releases.
For more information on the course, please contact Chantal Meugens on 011
955 5033 or 083 676 2294 or email fleur@quo-vadis.co.za. Information on our
other courses can be found on our website: www.quo-vadis.co.za
From info at midance.co.za Mon Jul 14 15:15:59 2008
From: info at midance.co.za (Moving into Dance Mophatong)
Date: Mon Jul 14 15:09:43 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Moving into Dance Mophatong: Organisational
Administrative Manager Vacancy
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TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Moving into Dance Mophatong, a dance education, training and performance
organisation based in central Johannesburg, invites applications from
suitably qualified and experienced candidates for an Organisational
Administrative Manager.
Moving into Dance Mophatong, a non-profit dance education, training and
performance organisation established in 1978 and based in the Newtown
Cultural Precinct in Johannesburg, is looking for a highly motivated person
to fill the position of an Organisational Administrative Manager. Part-time
work will be considered.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 10 years professional experience in organisational and
financial management
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Willingness to learn and teach
* Team leader / member with good interpersonal skills
* Ability to multi-task
* Driver's licence and own transport essential
Responsibilities:
Managing the organisation and its programmes and projects and providing
general support and assistance to the Executive and Founding Directors which
includes:
* Fund-raising i.e. sourcing, budgeting, monitoring and reporting,
* Financial control, monitoring and planning
* Planning, managing and implementing the projects, programmes and events at
MIDM
* Personnel management.
Please send your CV, a motivational letter plus the names, addresses and
telephone numbers of three references we can contact, by e-mail to
info@midance.co.za or fax to 011 838 2976.
Closing date for applications is 15th July 2008. For more information,
please phone Busi Radebe or Lindi Taubata on 011 838 2816
From execassistant at genderlinks.org.za Tue Jul 15 11:27:05 2008
From: execassistant at genderlinks.org.za (Gender Links )
Date: Tue Jul 15 11:29:19 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Governance and Gender Protocol: Video Tender
Message-ID: <20080715092709.39CE83304F0@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
TENDER GL/2008/001
To produce two videos
Case study on the Southern Africa Gender Protocol Alliance
Gender and governance in Southern Africa
Competent service providers are invited to submit tenders using the form
attached at Annex A for the production of two 25 minute videos for use in
the advocacy and training work of Gender Links, a Southern African NGO that
promotes equality and justice through its work in the media, governance and
justice sectors. More on the organisation and its programme work can be
found on www.genderlinks.org.za.
All tenders must be submitted by hand or by courier in sealed envelopes to
the Gender Links office at the stipulated address by 11 am on Monday 28 July
2008. Late entries will not be considered. Those who meet the criteria must
be prepared to make presentations at the GL offices in Johannesburg on the
morning of Wednesday 30 July 2008.
To download the tender document, please go to:
www.genderlinks.org.za/page.php?p_id=428.
From zanele at ych.org.za Tue Jul 15 12:01:33 2008
From: zanele at ych.org.za (Yeast City Housing)
Date: Tue Jul 15 11:57:11 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Yeast City Housing: Managing Director Vacancy
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TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
?
Yeast City Housing (YCH), established in 1998 as Section 21 Company to
provide social housing in the City of Tshwane, is a division of the Tshwane
Leadership Foundation. YCH is a church and community-based organization,
committed to provide innovative housing products and its housing strategy
forms an integral part of a more holistic strategy for socially inclusive
urban transformation.
Yeast City Housing is currently recruiting a Managing Director to lead the
organization to its next stage of growth, working towards 1500 housing
units, to implement its vision and strategy, and to ensure financial
sustainability.
The following would be recommendations for a candidate:
* Servant leadership qualities and a team player
* A proven track record in innovative organizational management and
development
* A proven track record in housing development and management, and an
intimate knowledge of current trends and policies shaping the South African
housing environment, specifically as they relate to social housing
* Experience in securing and managing substantial project funding, either
grants and / or loans
* Experience in the non-profit or community-based sector, with sensitivity,
flexibility and responsiveness in relation to local communities
Candidates should submit their applications by e-mail to zanele@ych.org.za
not later than 13h00 Friday 01 August 2008. Applications must include a
motivation letter with the reasons for application, CV, as well as three
contactable references.
For enquiries, contact Zanele Mofokeng at 012-320-7962.
From Jayshree at mdda.org.za Thu Jul 17 13:28:54 2008
From: Jayshree at mdda.org.za (Media Development and Diversity Agency)
Date: Thu Jul 17 14:20:19 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] MDDA: Call for Proposals
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TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Trends of ownership and control of the media in South Africa
Introduction
The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) is a statutory development
agency for promoting and ensuring media development and diversity, set up as
a partnership between the South African Government and major print and
broadcasting companies to assist in (amongst others) developing community
and small commercial media in South Africa, in terms of the MDDA Act No 14
of 2002. The MDDA Act states that the Agency?s role is to promote
development and diversity in South African media throughout the country,
consistent with the right to freedom of expression as entrenched in the
country?s constitution. Section 3 (b)(i) of the MDDA Act requires that MDDA
ensures amongst other things, encouraging ownership and control and access
to media by historically disadvantaged communities as well as by the
historically diminished indigenous language and cultural groups.
Background
The Agency calls for proposals as it commissions research into an audit of
the existing ownership and control of media in South Africa, with a
particular focus on categorising it province by province and to the extent
possible district municipality by district municipality. The study of trends
of media ownership and control will assist the MDDA to have an in-depth
understanding of the current media landscape (as well as an historical
overview) as a baseline on which to assess the extent to which the challenge
is in changing the trends of media ownership and control in pursuit of media
development and diversity. In addition it will also help unpack the
definition of community media and get a more nuanced picture of exactly what
grassroots and community media exists in South Africa vis-a-vis the
mainstream ?knock and drop community media.
Objectives
* Take a stock of the number of print and broadcast media in the country on
a national, provincial and district municipality basis
* Outline the ownership and control of media in the country on a national,
provincial and district municipality basis
* To establish and assess the extent that the previously disadvantaged
communities are taking up ownership and control of media
* To assess the strides made to date in ensuring diversity in media
ownership and control
* To establish (in respect of journalistic content online) who owns the most
popular South African news sites
* To establish who owns the space on cellphone content, in order to
understand whether there is diversity in this space, whether opportunities
exist for new players and the role of cellphone companies (if any)
Methodology
The prospective bidders will be expected to use both qualitative and
quantitative approaches to allow for an in-depth analysis of acquired data
this can include any?best methodology that can be used to gather the
required information, to conduct the study and provide recommendations to
the MDDA. This will take into consideration the existing information, from
such institutions as ICASA, NAB, NCRF, IFRB, ACB, PMSA, AIPSA, who?s who,
etc. to avoid duplication to the greatest extent possible.
Skills and Competencies
The Service Provider must demonstrate the following skills and capabilities:
1. Extensive experience in conducting research
2. Experience in using both qualitative and qualitative research
3. Evidence of data analysis and data mining
4. Understanding of the media sector
5. Ability to write reports
6. Ability to manage and stick to dead lines
7. Ability to do presentations
Timelines
The closing date for expressions of interest is Monday 31st July 2008.
Costs
Bidders are to specify a detailed budget for undertaking the required study.
Deliverables
* The successful bidder will be expected to do a formal presentation of the
findings to the MDDA.
* The service provider will be expected to submit a professionally written
and bound report to the MDDA, 10 copies and a CD.
?
The submissions should include:
* Company profile
* HDI and BEE status (details and proof)
* Methodology
* Costs
* Work plan
* Three contactable references
Kindly submit your proposal to conduct the above and a reasonable quotation,
by email to:
Ms Jayshree Pather: Jayshree@mdda.org.za ?
Tel: 011 726 3336
Due date: 31 July 2008
Time: 12h00
From mildred.carew at ct.amcomms.co.za Mon Jul 21 12:26:58 2008
From: mildred.carew at ct.amcomms.co.za (Ayanda Mbanga Communications (Pty) Limited)
Date: Mon Jul 21 13:02:04 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Western Cape Education Initiative: Manager -
Partnership Programme Vacancy
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TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Western Cape Education Initiative
Manager: Partnership Programme
(Four-year Contract Appointment)
(Ref. 06MA226)
The Programme Manager will co-ordinate and be responsible for the successful
implementation of an agreement between a European government and a new
programme with Mathematics and Science Education as core element.
Nine consortium members from complementary disciplines will participate in
this initiative for teachers and learners in the Western Cape over a period
of four years. One of the biggest challenges will be to create synergy and
meaningful collaboration among the contributions of the various consortium
members.
The ultimate aim of the programme is to develop an innovative and systemic
model for schools that may be replicated in other provinces of the country
and even in the rest of Africa.
Duties:
* Coordinating and assuming responsibility for the successful implementation
of the programme
* Creating synergy and meaningful collaboration among the contributions of
the various consortium members
* Liaising at provincial, national and international level, as well as being
responsible for the dissemination of learnings though appropriate channels
and media
* Developing, implementing and managing strategic initiatives for the
consortium that are aligned with provincial and national strategic
objectives and priorities
* Managing the programme management & co-ordination budget according to the
agreed objectives
* Ensuring that the consortium meets budgeted financial objectives.
Requirements:
* A relevant, recognised degree
* At least five years' senior-level management experience in the education
and/or development sector
* Visionary leadership skills, as well as exceptional interpersonal and
managerial skills
* Sound understanding of the educational system and its complexities at
school, provincial and national levels
* Proficiency in electronic media
* An excellent written and spoken command of English
* Understanding of, and skills in, the theory and practice of monitoring,
evaluation and learning.
Recommendations: A relevant postgraduate qualification
* Fluency in South African languages other than English.
Commencement of duties: 1 October 2008
Closing date: 8 August 2008
Enquiries: Ms Marthie Momberg on +27 21 808 3621
The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment
Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic
composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of
suitable candidates from the designated groups.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your full application, comprising (1) a completed application form
(obtainable on our homepage at http://www.sun.ac.za/applicationforms or by
e-mailing vacancies@sun.ac.za or contacting + 27 21 808 4542) and (2) a
comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of
at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing
date of the advertised post.
Forward your application via e-mail to vacancies@sun.ac.za or to The
Manager: Personnel Provisioning & Planning, Stellenbosch University, Private
Bag X1, Matieland 7602, South Africa, or fax +27 21 808 2484.
Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the
closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
From chantal at quo-vadis.co.za Mon Jul 21 12:44:10 2008
From: chantal at quo-vadis.co.za (Quo Vadis Communications)
Date: Mon Jul 21 13:02:04 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Quo Vadis Communications Follow-Up on Durban Course
Message-ID: <20080721104404.4C70B3303E7@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 18 JULY 2008
Deadline for writing course on doorstep
The days are ticking by before the highly interactive and exciting
Organisational Communications Course run by Quo Vadis Communications begins
in Durban.
This practical course sets out to transform the way in which people convey
important messages both externally and internally within a company or
organisation.
The course will be held at the Suncoast Conference Centre, Suncoast
Boulevard,?North Beach, Durban on the 12?14 August and 9?11 September 2008.
The course takes place over two periods of time with a three week interval
to allow delegates to complete course work and to reflect on what they have
learnt. Participants will see a difference in their communication skills
already by the end of day one!
The numbers of delegates that can attend are limited. This is to ensure
individual attention, so don?t miss out ? make your reservation today!
For more information on the course, please contact Chantal Meugens 083 676
2294 or on 011 955 5033 or email chantal@quo-vadis.co.za. Information on our
other courses can be found on our website: www.quo-vadis.co.za
From ninnette at ruliv.org.za Tue Jul 22 09:57:27 2008
From: ninnette at ruliv.org.za (Promotion of Rural and Urban Livelihoods)
Date: Tue Jul 22 10:13:46 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] RULIV: Administrator Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080722075749.86B24330419@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
JOB ADVERT: ADMINISTRATOR
The Promotion of Rural and Urban Livelihoods (RULIV) based in East London,
Eastern Cape is seeking a competent programme Administrator for SURUDEC:
Sustainable Rural Development in the Eastern Cape (SURUDEC) is a joint
programme of the European Commission and Republic of South Africa. SURUDEC
aims to reduce poverty in the province by providing technical and financial
assistance to communities. The Contracting Authority is the Office of the
Premier and Implementing Agent is RULIV.
The administrator will be required to establish and maintain all
administrative systems for the project. This will include office management,
information management, communications; HR administration and logistical
support for the SURUDEC team.
Applicants should have at least 3 years experience in administration. They
should be able to work independently and should show leadership and
initiative in their area of work. They should also be able to work as part
of a team. A drivers license and knowledge of European Union requirements
will be an advantage.
Interested candidates must submit their CVs with two contactable references
by e-mail or fax no later than Tuesday 29 July 2008. E-mail:
nik@ruliv.org.za; Fax: 043-7048822.
From motlatso at mvula.co.za Tue Jul 22 14:56:21 2008
From: motlatso at mvula.co.za (The Mvula Trust)
Date: Tue Jul 22 15:12:08 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] The Mvula Trust: Call for Proposals
Message-ID: <20080722125624.944B7330451@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Call for Proposals
Deadline: 31 July 2008
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE EVALUATION OF CBOS IN WATER AND SANITATION SECTOR
The Mvula Trust is seeking a strong research team with evaluation expertise
to do an impact assessment of CBO involvement in the water and sanitation
sector using past projects of the Mvula Trust through which to carry out
this assessment. The impact assessment must examine the impacts on
livelihoods, gender and HIV/AIDS mainstreaming.
The total budget is R800 000 inclusive of VAT" and must be completed by
March 1st, 2009.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) and Instructions for the project are available
on request at The Mvula Trust offices in Braamfontein, No 23 Jorissen
Street, 12th Floor Braamfontein Centre, or you can send a request via e-mail
to caroline@mvula.co.za.
Completed proposals together with supporting documents must be placed in a
sealed envelope, marked for the attention of Dr Laila Smith and deposited in
the Mvula Trust's Tender Box placed at the Mvula offices in Braamfontein or
emailed to Caroline Devenhuis. Please send all proposals by no later than
July 31st 2008 to Laila Smith, Director Policy and Advocacy, Mvula Trust, or
email to caroline@mvula.co.za or fax to 011 403 1260. Proposals received
after the closing date will not be considered.
Any questions regarding this Call for Proposals should be directed to Laila
Smith by email: laila@mvula.co.za or by telephone 011 403 3425. The Mvula
Trust reserves the right not to award the contract, in whole or in part.
From nleyaf at gibs.co.za Mon Jul 28 08:38:22 2008
From: nleyaf at gibs.co.za (Gordon Institute of Business Science)
Date: Mon Jul 28 08:46:13 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] GIBS CSE Upcoming Events
Message-ID: <20080728063826.547193301F3@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
GIBS CSE Upcoming Events
2 day workshop
GIBS CSE two-day workshop series
Building Strategic Capability for Social Entrepreneurs
Date: Wednesday 30 July and Thursday 31 July
Time: 08:00?17:00
Venue: GIBS, 25 Fricker Road, Illovo, Sandton
Fee: R1 000
RSVP: Wednesday 16 July, 2008 to Fortune?Nleya on nleyaf@gibs.co.za or on
(011)?771?4147
Booking: Booking for this session is essential as seats are limited
Lead by Rene Dembo together with Dr Mandla Adonisi, Prof Anton Roodt and
Taffy Adler
Objective of the Workshop:
*To develop a sustainable strategic competence
* To build a knowledge base on strategy from leading theorists??
* To convey, and apply, key concepts of strategy building
* To use case studies to gain insights based on empirical observations and
inductive reasoning
* To apply a simple theoretical framework for use in your own organisation
* To integrate entrepreneurship with strategic thinking
Participants attending the GIBS 2-day workshop ?Building Strategic Capacity
for Social Entrepreneurs?? on 30th and 31st July are invited to attend Le
Grand Cirque at the Nelson Mandela theatre on the evening of 29th July.
Circuses are complex socio-commercial communities, blending passion to
cause, deep competences and a need for financial & operational
sustainability. LGC has undergone major transformation over the past twenty
years and presents a fascinating case study of strategic repositioning and
success in a complex socio-commercial enterprise.
There is no additional cost to attend the performance and interacting with
its leaders, but places are limited - immediate confirmation is recommended.
From admin at elru.co.za Fri Aug 1 11:28:14 2008
From: admin at elru.co.za (ELRU)
Date: Fri Aug 1 12:01:03 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] ELRU: Manager - Community Development
Message-ID: <20080801092818.1AD303307A5@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Established in 1978, the Early Learning Resource Unit (ELRU) is a
non-governmental organisation administered by the Cape Educational Trust. We
work with people in communities throughout South Africa. ?Early childhood is
a critical period in education. It is the foundation of human development.
Committed to quality, ELRU firmly believes that young children have the
right to the best opportunities possible.
Manager: Community Development
We require an experienced Early Childhood Development (ECD) facilitator to
manage community development programmes in ECD.
The successful applicant will be able to:
* Manage a small team
* Negotiate and liaise with community stakeholders and government officials
* Support procurement and manage delivery on funder contracts and tenders
* Train when required and contribute to training materials design and
research
* Engage in advocacy
* Support PR and marketing of the organisation
* Travel occasionally.
The successful applicant will need to have:
* An appropriate ECD and Adult Education qualification
* Five years of experience as a trainer
* Experience as a manager
* Report writing skills
* Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
* Willingness to prioritise and commit to management
* Qualifications to provide training within the team
* The ability to work independently as well as in a team
* A valid driver?s licence.
The successful applicant will form part of the management team.
Please forward CVs to the Operations Manager, P O Box 36353, Glosderry, 7702
or email to adele@elru.co.za
Deadline for applications: 8 August 2008
From admin at isandla.org.za Fri Aug 1 14:47:54 2008
From: admin at isandla.org.za (Isandla Institute )
Date: Fri Aug 1 16:11:47 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Isandla Institute: Development Dialogue on Gender
transformation: Is there a role for men?
Message-ID: <003401c8f3d4$d29f7120$7c00a8c0@sangonetrec>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Isandla Institute?and the Open Society Foundation?for South Africa invite
you to?a?Development Dialogue?on Gender transformation: Is there a?role for
men?
Thursday?7 August?2008, 16h30?- 18h00
(Tea and coffee served beforehand, please be seated at 16h30)????
Venue: ?Centre for the Book?
Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
?
During August, women will be placed at the centre of public focus. Women?s
Month is likely to galvanise debate about the achievements of women, whilst
contrasting this with their day to day experiences and the continued
challenges faced by poor women in particular. Discussions about gender
equality and gender transformation tend to be slanted towards women, and
there are good reasons for this. But what about men? What role can they play
in promoting gender justice and bringing about a more equitable society? And
is enough attention being paid to the needs and aspirations of young black
men with low levels of education, who are unable to find meaningful
employment? Should we be concerned with their plight or does this distract
from efforts to enhance the status of women?
Dr Yvette Abrahams?(Commissioner with the Commission on Gender
Equality),?Mbuyiselo Botha (Sonke Gender Justice Network) and?Prof Robert
Morrell?(University of Kwazulu/Natal)?have been invited to share their
perspectives on these questions.
The Development Dialogue will be held on Thursday?7 August?2008?from
16h30-18h00, at the Centre for the Book, 62 Queen Victoria Street,?Cape
Town. Tea and coffee are made available between 16h00-16h30.?Kindly note
that the event will start at 16h30.?Afterwards, there will?be an opportunity
for informal interaction over drinks and snacks.?
If you are interested in attending this event, please R.S.V.P on
admin@isandla.org.za by?Tuesday?5 August. You will receive confirmation of
your attendance.
?
We look forward to seeing you there!
From admin at isandla.org.za Fri Aug 1 15:26:04 2008
From: admin at isandla.org.za (Isandla Institute)
Date: Fri Aug 1 16:11:48 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Isandla Institute: Development Dialogue on Gender
Transformation
Message-ID: <20080801132609.2FFA23307B4@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Isandla Institute?and the Open Society Foundation?for South Africa invite
you to?a?Development Dialogue?on Gender transformation: Is there a?role for
men?
Thursday?7 August?2008, 16h30-18h00?
(tea and coffee served beforehand, please be seated at 16h30)??
Venue: Centre for the Book
Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
During August, women will be placed at the centre of public focus. Women?s
Month is likely to galvanise debate about the achievements of women, whilst
contrasting this with their day to day experiences and the continued
challenges faced by poor women in particular. Discussions about gender
equality and gender transformation tend to be slanted towards women, and
there are good reasons for this. But what about men? What role can they play
in promoting gender justice and bringing about a more equitable society? And
is enough attention being paid to the needs and aspirations of young black
men with low levels of education, who are unable to find meaningful
employment? Should we be concerned with their plight or does this distract
from efforts to enhance the status of women?
Dr Yvette Abrahams?(Commissioner with the Commission on Gender
Equality),?Mbuyiselo Botha (Sonke Gender Justice Network) and?Prof Robert
Morrell?(University of KwaZulu-Natal)?have been invited to share their
perspectives on these questions.??
The Development Dialogue will be held on Thursday?7 August?2008?from
16h30-18h00, at the Centre for the Book, 62 Queen Victoria Street,?Cape
Town. Tea and coffee are made available between 16h00-16h30.?Kindly note
that the event will start at 16h30.?Afterwards, there will?be an opportunity
for informal interaction over drinks and snacks.
If you are interested in attending this event, please r.s.v.p. on
admin@isandla.org.za by?Tuesday?5 August. You will receive confirmation of
your attendance.
We look forward to seeing you there!
From courses at cecs.org.za Mon Aug 4 12:40:01 2008
From: courses at cecs.org.za (Computer Education Community Society)
Date: Mon Aug 4 12:52:57 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Accredited ICT Training at CECS
Message-ID: <20080804104004.ED41A3303BD@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
CECS is now accepting registrations for its ICT Literacy training course
which is conducted on weekdays and Saturdays. The course is aligned to
SAQA/NQF Unit Standards and is aimed at those who have never used a computer
before or who have little knowledge or experience with computers.
CECS is fully accredited (ACC/2008/07/270) by the ISETT Seta.
See http://tinylink.co.za/03d9e4 for detailed course information
COURSE MODULES
* Module 1: Introduction to Information and Communications Technology
* (Unit Standard 117925)
* Module 2: Windows 2000 (Unit Standard 117902)
* Module 3: OpenOffice Writer & MS Word XP (Unit Standard 116938)
* Module 4: OpenOffice Calc & MS Excel XP (Unit Standard 116937)
* Module 5: OpenOffice Impress & MS PowerPoint (Unit Standard 117923)
* Module 6: Mozilla Thunderbird (Unit Standard 116945)
* Module 7: Mozilla Firefox (Unit Standard 116931)
Typing and mouse skills are also included in the course.
A detailed course outline is at: http://tinylink.co.za/68d356
COURSE STARTING DATES & TIMES
The weekday course is conducted every two weeks (except Fridays) from
9:00 - 16:00. The next weekday course starts 18 August 2008.
The Saturday course is conducted for 8 Saturdays from 8:30 - 15:00.
The next Saturday course starts 16 August 2008.
COURSE VENUE
3rd Floor FNB Nelson Mandela Building * 37 Harrison Street (corner
Commissioner St) * Johannesburg * 2000
COURSE FEE
R750.00 - Cash Fee
The course fee does not include the assessment fees for the modules
CONTACT DETAILS
Contact Person: Moipone Mpshe
Tel: 011-834-3329
Fax: 011-834-9054
E-mail: courses@cecs.org.za
From buthelezib at ipas.org Mon Aug 4 13:02:55 2008
From: buthelezib at ipas.org (Ipas South Africa)
Date: Wed Aug 6 12:28:59 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Ipas: Finance Coordinator Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080804110259.745BA3305C3@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
FINANCE COORDINATOR
Ipas, an international NGO, seeks a Finance Coordinator. Ipas has worked
for three decades to increase women's ability to exercise their sexual and
reproductive rights, to expand women's access to high quality reproductive
health services, and to reduce deaths and injuries of women from unsafe
abortion.
The Finance Coordinator administers the financial records in the Country
Office to ensure compliance with local accounting standards. The Finance
Coordinator is also responsible for ensuring timely submission of monthly
reports to the Finance Manager in order to incorporate office financial
information accurately into the Ipas global financial records.
Duties and responsibilities
* Responsible for data entering of accurate financial records for the office
that comply with local and global auditing standards and Ipas requirements.
* Responsible for submitting accurate and timely monthly financial reports
to the Finance Manager.
* Responsible for maintaining all backup financial information.
* Responsible for checking all travel advances and claims for team members.
Seek approval of such from Finance Manager.
* Process payments of travel claims and advances.
* Assist Finance Manager in coordinating the local office audit and ensuring
that the audit accurately reflects the summary of the monthly reports
submitted during the fiscal year to North Carolina.
* Assist Finance Manager in tracking all other necessary financial
information.
* Responsible for payment of all supplier invoices after the approval of
such by project managers and the finance manager.
* Assist Finance Manager with collation of data for VAT, Payroll taxes and
Fund Accounting
* Responsible for part processing online banking
* In coordination with the Finance Manager, Country Director, ensure team
members have a smoothly functioning office environment to carry out their
duties.
* Other relevant duties as assigned
Core Requirements
* Degree (Diploma or higher) with focus in accounting and/or relevant
experience
* 2+ years relevant work experience;
* Strong communications and writing skills;
* Demonstrated computer and accounting software experience;
* Fluency in written and spoken English
Closing date: 15 August 2008
Please send your CV to ipassa@ipas.org
From CherneC at africafoundation.org Wed Aug 6 12:33:38 2008
From: CherneC at africafoundation.org (Africa Foundation)
Date: Wed Aug 6 12:29:00 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Africa Foundation: Donor Relationship Manager Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080806102041.E43A23304F9@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Donor Relationship Manager: Africa Foundation
Job Title: Donor Relationship Manager (DRM)
Reports to: Managing Director (MD)
Purpose of Role
* Achieve agreed Africa Foundation fundraising cash targets
* Build and deliver on relationships with Africa Foundation's Allied Trusts
* Identify and recruit Pro Bono partners to reduce various project and
operational costs
* Manage, grow and harvest relationships within the existing client
portfolio and with CC Africa guests
* Ensure aligned communication and fundraising strategy with CC Africa and
allied trusts
Key Responsibilities
* Maximise funding raised and minimise cost in raising the funds
* Achieve fundraising targets specific to identified relationships
* Develop and establish the annual income budget and formulate strategies,
goals and action plans to achieve it
* Actively seek to identify and develop new contacts and networks within the
business community for the purpose of raising funds
* Actively seek to capitalise and deepen fundraising opportunities with
existing donors and their business networks
* Communicate new fundraising opportunities and potential donors to MD and
team for strategic evaluation, planning and targeting in DD meetings
* Prepare and deliver corporate presentations to new and existing donor
clients and partners for the purpose of raising funds and gaining support
* Represent AF at various events and fundraising initiatives as and when
necessary?
* Lead, manage, promote, develop and ensure high standard of quality in
forming lasting relationships with the donor client portfolio through
excellent service, ongoing communication, regular contact, monthly meetings
and reporting as per donor preference
* Participate in the accumulation of industry research in AF the development
sector's in which AF operates, and incorporate into communications prepared
for donor clients and as per donor preference
* Produce and circulate Aide Memoires on every donor meeting
* Produce unforgettable stories on donors activities and applied funding for
inclusion on the website, reports, newsletters and other marketing
collateral off both the AF and CC Africa platforms
* Liaise with Operations team for proposals, donors reports and up to date
info for donors
* Manage all AF marketing collateral (website, brochure, newsletter, etc.)
and update when necessary in conjunction with CC Africa
* Monitor and ensure that terms and conditions of donors MOUs are being
adhered to
* Monitor and ensure that all financial commitments made by the donor
portfolio are met on time
Skills and Competencies
Skills and experience should reflect the responsibilities listed above. In
addition, the following attributes are essential:
* Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
* Ability to contract and build partnerships with key players within the CC
Africa community and guest / donor community
* Drive and enthusiasm
* Ability to motivate others
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Initiative
* Team player
* Ability to work without supervision
* Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
Experience and Qualifications
* Relevant business experience in sales/marketing and relationship
management
* Experience in a similar sector/environment
* Knowledge and awareness of current CSI market and trends
Personal Attributes
Passionate about empowering communities to conserve in South Africa and
Africa, and determined to make a difference through personal intervention
and sacrifice.
From zubair at m2m.org Thu Aug 7 09:47:53 2008
From: zubair at m2m.org (mothers2mothers)
Date: Thu Aug 7 12:07:13 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] mothers2mothers: Development Analyst Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080807073454.296C333046E@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
mothers2mothers
mothers2mothers (m2m) is in an international non-governmental organization
based in South Africa. m2m offers an effective, sustainable?model of care
that provides education and support for pregnant women and new mothers
living with HIV/AIDS to prevent mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT). We are
looking for the following professional to join our dynamic team. The
successful candidate with be based at our Head Office in Cape Town.
DEVELOPMENT ANALYST
One Month Contract
Role:
To develop proposals, budgets, research and donor reports to support the
expansion of m2m?s PMTCT support programmes across Africa.
Key responsibilities:
* Prepare funding proposals and budgets (for multilateral funders,
foundations etc), involving close liaison with m2m staff
* Prepare ongoing narrative reports to funders
* Provide research, as needed, to support the international development team
* Liaise with a range of international partner organisations to help
coordinate the preparation of the above
* Research potential donors
* Provide additional general programmatic support to the International
Development team
Experience:
* Experience in the field of Public Health and/or NGO sector ? Advantage
* HIV/AIDS & PMTCT knowledge - Advantage
* Experience in developing funding proposals (both narratives and budgets)
for a variety of different donors, including multilateral organisations
* Experience in developing log frames
* Experience in developing high quality donor reports
* Excellent computer literacy (MS Word and Excel)
* Ability to work creatively, independently and to tight deadlines
Suitably qualified candidates may e-mail their CVs to: zubair@m2m.org
Closing date: 12 August 2008.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
From staycity at tiscali.co.za Thu Aug 7 11:44:28 2008
From: staycity at tiscali.co.za (Stay City)
Date: Thu Aug 7 13:22:31 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Stay City
Message-ID: <20080807093128.C8B4A330408@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
STAY CITY
Groups-on-a-budget all love Stay City!
That's because we're Jozi's leading provider of affordable group
accommodation and conferencing.
Stay City welcomes groups from 5 to 500. Conveniently located close to
Gauteng's major freeways and transport routes, near the hub of metro
Johannesburg, bordering Houghton.
Associations and Clubs, Development and Sports Teams, Arts and Performing
Arts, Community or Budget Groups, Church Groups or Charities, NGO'S and
Social Welfare, Government, Provincial, and Local Government Groups -
they're all equally at home at Stay City!
Facilities
Stay Close by
You're at the heart of Johannesburg, close to O.R Tambo (formerly Jan Smuts)
Airport and the city's main railway station, Park Station, as well as the
inter-city Bus Terminal. From Stay City, major freeways and highways are
quickly reached.
Stay Safe and Secure
At Stay City, you?re cocooned by ?round-the-clock security measures to
ensure utmost safety! No guest has ever been the victim of crime on our
premises. CCTV surveillance and enclosed parking.
Stay Connected
E-mail, Internet, Fax, phone an copy facilities available.
Stay Driven
On-call bus shuttle service for group outings.
Stay Entertained
Gather around! Get together and be sociable in the large, comfortable
lounge. Watch DSTV. Or simply relax in the privacy of your room. SABC 1, 2
and 3, MNET and DSTV available in your en-suite room.
Stay Business Driven
Three different types of conferencing facilities available, to suit your
individual requirements.
Stay Happy
For that extra touch of comfort or convenience, ask! We'll do our best to
ensure that you stay happy - that way, you'll keep coming back to stay with
us!
Stay Nourished
Tasty, wholesome meals. We're happy to cater for group, individual and team
dietary preferences or nutritional requirements.
Stay Smart
Our laundry facility is available for individual or group requirements.
Stay in comfort
Fully-serviced double / single rooms, most with bathroom en-suite.
Rates
At these rates your group can afford to stay!
For rates refer to:?? http://www.staycity.co.za/rates.php
What our Guests have to say:
"We enjoyed Stay City, the venue is secure and the staff members are
professional!" Pindiso Ziki, Trainer Love Life
"I would recommend Stay City to anyone!" Matsie Mabeta, Wits Business School
"Stay City is immaculate. It is the best place for us to stay, we love it
here!" Patrick Moyake sports manager, Judo Tournaments
"We thank you for accommodating our every single request without any
problems or hesitation. Camille Duncan, CEO Special Olympics South Africa
"This is the best accommodation that we have used to date! The staff is
magnificent, the food is great and the pricing is very reasonable!" Lomax
Tshandu, Golden Lions Rugby Union
"The Premier Group has used Stay City for our Rally?s over the past three
years. I know that when I put this function together each year this is one
area I don?t have any concerns about. Even though we had our function in
Midrand we were very reluctant to look for accommodation closer to the
venue. I look forward to a long association with Stay City" Lesley Sherriff,
The Premier Group
Contact Information:
Tel:? 011 642 4811
Fax: 011 484 5198
Email: info@staycity.co.za
Website:? http://www.staycity.co.za
Contact persons:? Sophia/Vivienne/Corray
From loul at pacsa.org.za Thu Aug 7 12:34:25 2008
From: loul at pacsa.org.za (Pietermaritzburg Agency for Christian Social Awareness)
Date: Thu Aug 7 13:22:32 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] PACSA: Small,
Medium and Micro Enterprise Mentor Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080807102126.52CCE33042F@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
PACSA JOB ADVERTISEMENT:
YOUTH AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION DESK: PROJECT MICRO-BUSINESS MENTOR FOR
THE YOUTH,
Closing Date: Monday 11TH AUGUST 2008
PACSA, the Pietermaritzburg Agency for Christian Social Awareness, an
ecumenical NGO operating in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, seeks to appoint a
Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise Mentor (Project Organiser level).
This is a 1-year contract post (renewable if funding allows), to supplement
the work of the Youth Conflict Transformation Desk, in partnership with
other Desks, and will be advised by the Community Capacity Enhancement Unit.
It is a result of a developing need for young people to create opportunities
for developing their own livelihoods, through (in part) establishing their
own SMMEs (small, medium and micro enterprises). PACSA is looking for a
suitably qualified person to offer mentorship to such enterprises, in order
to improve their success and sustainability.
Target Group:
Youth in faith communities, living in townships and rural areas, with a
strong emphasis on those living in impoverished areas in KwaZulu-Natal,
particularly in the KZN Midlands.
Nature of the Job:
The incumbent will:
. Undertake a survey of existing SMME initiatives and support organisations
in KZN and countrywide, as well as those SMMEs already linked with PACSA,
and use this knowledge to frame an appropriate approach
. Accompany and offer support and mentorship to small and micro enterprises
emerging in local communities linked with PACSA.
We are looking for a person who has small business skills and experience,
but who is also able to work effectively in the NGO sector.
Competences and Requirements:
PACSA seeks a dynamic, self-driven young person who is able to perform with
minimum supervision and work under pressure, and meets the following
requirements:
*Business skills experience first hand - SMMEs
*Able to apply their knowledge and experience to work flexibly with a
variety of different forms of business with different needs
*An added advantage would be experience in the NGO sector, and in particular
working with local communities in this particular field
*Listening skills
*Excellent communication skills in spoken and written Zulu and English
*Ability to market the project, with local Government and other Government
departments and local business people to support the work of the SMMEs
*Mentorship skills
*Excellent networking skills, and if possible already well connected in the
SMME support sector
*Basic research skills
*A driver's licence is essential
*Computer skills including use of MS Word, email, and internet, and
preferably Excel and Access
*Experience in educational / training materials development would be an
added advantage
*Minimum level of education Matric, but an appropriate tertiary
qualification would be an advantage
*Ability to problem solve effectively think creatively, plan strategically,
*Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
*Passionate individual about empowerment and development among youth
Please, submit your application with a letter of motivation to Ms. Sonia
Nunthoolall on sonian@pacsa.org.za . Should you not be contacted by 29th
August 2008, please consider your application unsuccessful.
From info at sangonet.org.za Mon Aug 11 13:57:34 2008
From: info at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT)
Date: Mon Aug 11 13:57:47 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Closure of Centre for Civil Society - Register Your
Objection
Message-ID: <005001c8fba9$71530490$7c00a8c0@sangonetrec>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has announced the closure of the
Centre for Civil Society (CCS) as of 31 December 2008.
This UKZN decision comes at a time that South Africa can ill-afford to loose
critical and independent institutions such as the CCS to inform public
debate and present alternatives to government policy.
As a result, civil society organisations are requested to register their
objection to this decision and support the CCS in its attempts to secure its
long-term future.
A review of the CCS carried out between September 2008 and February 2008
concluded with a recommendation advocating for strengthening the centre and
giving it more autonomy, directly opposite to the decision to close the CCS.
Amongst other things, the review states: "Through its international
recognition and standing, CCS has put UKZN on a world map in social science,
a position the University dare not risk to lose."
The objective of the CCS is to advance socio-economic and environmental
justice by developing critical knowledge about, for and in dialogue with
civil society through teaching, research and publishing. It was officially
launched at UKZN in 2002 with the mission of promoting the study of South
African civil society as a legitimate, flourishing area of scholarly
activity.
Since inception, the CCS has gained local and international recognition for
its research output and contribution to critical debates about development
policy.
The UKZN claims it has South Africa's second best research profile, with the
CCS staff?s?peer-reviewed articles, chapters and books - 58 in 2007 with an
average 50 a year since 2005 - ranking them top of the university measured
per academic employee. In addition, the CCS hosts nearly 100 free events a
year, including seminars, conferences, film festivals, literary celebrations
and the Harold Wolpe Lecture series.
To read more about developments regarding the CCS, please refer to the
article on the home page of the SANGONeT NGO Portal - www.sangonet.org.za.
If you would like to register your objection to the closure of the CCS,
please send an e-mail message to Patrick Bond at pbond@mail.ngo.za or fax to
(031) 260-2052.
From nonhlanhla at aiccafrica.org Fri Aug 8 10:39:02 2008
From: nonhlanhla at aiccafrica.org (African Institute of Corporate Citizenship)
Date: Tue Aug 12 14:43:22 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] AICC: Standardising Social Responsibility Seminar
Message-ID: <20080808082559.4C01C330563@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Seminar: Standardising Social Responsibility: The Role of NGOs
Date: 14 August 2008
Time: 08:00 for 08:30 ? 11:00am
Venue: Cape Town Lodge, 101 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town
The expectations by stakeholders on organizations to address the
implications of their policies, activities, products, and services on
society and the environment continue to grow. Recognizing the expectations,
and noting the varying interpretations of what constitute social
responsibility and concern on the likely confusion emanating from an
increasing number of initiatives on social responsibility, the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing the ISO 26000
international standard that seeks to provide guidance on social
responsibility to organizations of all types and sizes. The standard will
provide guidance on the underlying principles of social responsibility, the
core subjects and issues pertaining to social responsibility and on
implementing social responsibility. The standard aims to encourage voluntary
commitment to social responsibility without stifling creativity and
development while respecting cultural diversity.
?
For organizations, what are the boundaries for social responsibility? What
is the role of NGOs in shaping the future of social responsibility and in
the implementation of the standard?
?
The African Institute of Corporate Citizenship, (AICC) invites you to a
seminar on ?Standardizing Social Responsibility? to be held at the Cape Town
Lodge on the 14th of August 2008 starting at 0800 for 0830hrs. The seminar
will be a learning and sharing forum on the ISO 26000 SR standard in
particular and social responsibility in general.
?
Main speaker:
*Jonathon Hanks: UCT Graduate School of Business and Incite Sustainability
*Convenor of the Integrated Drafting Task Force (IDTF) of the ISO 26000
Working Group
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Please RSVP to Nonhlanhla Ngubane of the AICC on Tel: 011?643 6604 or email
nonhlanhla@aiccafrica.org?by the 12th of August 2008.
From info at forum.org.za Wed Aug 13 13:25:40 2008
From: info at forum.org.za (Tselane Moleba )
Date: Wed Aug 13 16:07:27 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Making Social Security Better
Message-ID: <20080813112601.1E1F4330196@sangonet.org.za>
Greetings colleague,
Please find below our newsletter to go on to SN announce. Please release as
soon as possible.
Billing details below .
The Forum
VAT Number: 4380244535
Send Invoice to admin@forum.org.za
Bets regards
Name Tselane Moleba
Tel: 011 403 1915
Mobile: 071 619 9925
Making Social Security Better
SPII (Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute) is the lead organisation
in this initiative to obtain civil society input into the process to reform
the social security system in South Africa. These reforms include not only
reforming retirement funds and pensions, but also provide civil society with
an opportunity to deepen their call for universal comprehensive income
support for people in need who are not covered by the current grant system.
It is also an opportunity to call for the development of linked active
labour market policies to create jobs and support people moving back into
employment if they are currently unemployed. The South African Government is
currently considering a number of potentially key reforms to the current
social security system in line with the universal right to social security
guaranteed in section 27 of the Constitution of South Africa. These reforms
are located within a constitutional framework that guarantees the right to
social security to everybody living in South Africa, and the right to social
assistance to those who cannot afford to provide for themselves.
While government departments on various options for social security reform
have published various discussion documents, research shows that very few
civil society institutions or structures are aware of the process. At
realising this, the Department of Social Development decided to partner up
with civil society organisations to facilitate one national workshop and 3
clustered provincial workshops.
The aim of the national workshop is to engage national structures in the
debates and to begin to identify mutual concerns and support for the final
design of a comprehensive social security system. The provincial workshops
aim to among others; educate people about their right to social security as
set out in the Constitution and seek comment and input from participants.
Invitations to Provincial Workshops will be extended to civil society
organisations including NGOs, labour, FBOs, provincial branches of national
institutions of democracy, and relevant local and provincial government
officials.
The lead organisation is Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute (SPII).
Other organisations involved in this process include;
Treatment Action Campaign (TAC),
South African Council of Churches (SACC),
Black Sash, The Forum and the
NEDLAC Community Constituency.
The initial national workshop is being held on 12 &13 August 2008 at the
ESKOM Convention Centre in Gauteng
Scheduled Provincial Workshops (Venues to be confirmed)
North West - (Limpopo & Northern Cape) Organiser: The Forum, 26 & 27 August
Western Cape - (Eastern Cape) Organiser: Black Sash 28 & 29 August
KwaZulu Natal - (Mpumalanga) Organiser: Black Sash 3 & 4 September
If you have been involved in work around social security reform and/ or
would like to participate in the provincial meetings, please Contact,
Fortunate Mabuza at fortunate@spii.org.za or
on 0118330161
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From fortunate at spii.org.za Wed Aug 13 15:04:11 2008
From: fortunate at spii.org.za (Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute )
Date: Wed Aug 13 16:07:28 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] SPII: Making Social Security Better Workshop
Message-ID: <20080813125906.D276413864C@mail.zone.sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Making Social Security Better
SPII (Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute) is the lead organisation
in this initiative to obtain civil society input into the process to reform
the social security system in South Africa. These reforms include not only
reforming retirement funds and pensions, but also provide civil society with
an opportunity to deepen their call for universal comprehensive income
support for people in need who are not covered by the current grant system.?
It is also an opportunity to call for the development of linked active
labour market policies to create jobs and support people moving back into
employment if they are currently unemployed. The South African Government is
currently considering a number of potentially key reforms to the current
social security system in line with the universal right to social security
guaranteed in section 27 of the Constitution of South Africa. These reforms
are located within a constitutional framework that guarantees the right to
social security to everybody living in South Africa, and the right to social
assistance to those who cannot afford to provide for themselves.
While government departments on various options for social security reform
have published various discussion documents, research shows that very few
civil society institutions or structures are aware of the process. At
realising this, the Department of Social Development decided to partner up
with civil society organisations to facilitate one national workshop and 3
clustered provincial workshops.
The aim of the national workshop is to engage national structures in the
debates and to begin to identify mutual concerns and support for the final
design of a comprehensive social security system. The provincial workshops
aim to among others; educate people about their right to social security as
set out in the Constitution and seek comment and input from participants.
Invitations to Provincial Workshops will be extended to civil society
organisations including NGOs, labour, FBOs, provincial branches of national
institutions of democracy, and relevant local and provincial government
officials. The lead organisation is Studies in Poverty and Inequality
Institute (SPII). Other organisations involved in this process include;
Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), South African Council of Churches (SACC),
Black Sash, The Forum and the NEDLAC Community Constituency.
The initial national workshop is being held on 12 & 13 August 2008 at the
ESKOM Convention Centre in Gauteng
Scheduled Provincial Workshops?(Venues to be confirmed)
North West - (Limpopo & Northern Cape) Organiser: The Forum, 26 & 27 August
2008
Western Cape - (Eastern Cape) Organiser: Black Sash 28 & 29 August 2008
KwaZulu-Natal - (Mpumalanga) Organiser: Black Sash?? 3 & 4 September 2008
If you have been involved in work around social security reform and/ or
would like to participate in the provincial meetings, please Contact,
Fortunate Mabuza at fortunate@spii.org.za or on 0118330161
From motlatso at mvula.co.za Wed Aug 13 15:06:09 2008
From: motlatso at mvula.co.za (Mvula Trust)
Date: Thu Aug 14 08:07:58 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Mvula Trust: Call for Proposals
Message-ID: <20080813130104.5BAAD1389EA@mail.zone.sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: DEADLINE 23 AUGUST 2008
TURNING ADVOCACY IN TO ACTION IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN WATER SECTOR
DEVELOPMENT OF CASE STUDIES ON SERVICE DELIVERY CHALLENGES IN THE CONTEXT OF
INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (IWRM) AND SUSTAINABLE WATER AND
SANITATION SERVICES
The Mvula Trust is seeking proposals from Non-Government Organizations to
write a case study on the service delivery challenges in the context of IWRM
and sustainable water and sanitation services. The case study must include
information on experiences of one or two of the following topics:
*Maintenance of dry sanitation in informal settlements and the limitations
of the current sanitation technologies being used
*Challenges in accessing free basic water for inner city 'bad building'
tenants
*Competing use of scarce resources (the needs of commercial agriculture
versus access by impoverished rural communities to potable water and water
for subsistence agriculture). The proposals must address how the case study
will be conducted.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) and Instructions for the project are available
on request at The Mvula Trust offices in Braamfontein, No 23 Jorissen
Street, 12th Floor Braamfontein Centre, or you can send a request via e-mail
to motlatso@mvula.co.za
Completed proposals together with supporting documents must be placed in a
sealed envelope, marked for the attention of Ms Motlatso Mlambo and
deposited in the Mvula Trust's Tender Box placed at the Mvula offices in
Braamfontein or emailed to motlatso@mvula.co.za or faxed to 011 403 1260 by
no later than 13h00, 23rd August 2008. Proposals received after the closing
date and time will not be considered.
Any questions regarding this Call for Proposals should be directed to
Motlatso Mlambo:emailmotlatso@mvula.co.za or by telephone 011 403 3425.
The Mvula Trust reserves the right not to award the contract, in whole or in
part.
From jacob at lhr.org.za Fri Aug 15 16:22:32 2008
From: jacob at lhr.org.za (Lawyers for Human Rights)
Date: Fri Aug 15 16:27:03 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] LHR: Vacancies
Message-ID: <20080815141719.B7C251389B4@mail.zone.sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Lawyers for Human Rights(LHR) is a leading human rights organisation with a
thirty-year track record of human rights activism and public interest
litigation in South Africa. We offer lawyers an exciting and challenging
work environment covering a wide range of human rights work.
LHR is seeking to fill the following vacancies:
Attorney: Strategic Litigation Unit (Pretoria)
The LHR Strategic Litigation Unit is seeking a self-motivated attorney with
an interest in constitutional and human rights law. The ideal candidate must
be an admitted attorney with 3 years litigation experience. Good writing and
research skills are essential.
Candidate Attorneys (Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban and Stellenbosch)
If you are a legal graduate with a passion for human rights and
constitutional law LHR now offers articles of clerkship at the above-named
LHR offices.
To apply, forward a CV (max 3 pages) and covering letter to Jacob van
Garderen. Email: jacob@lhr.org.za, fax: 012-320 7681.
Closing date 29 August 2008
From npm at telkomsa.net Mon Aug 18 13:44:21 2008
From: npm at telkomsa.net (SANGOCO Western Cape)
Date: Mon Aug 18 13:54:28 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] SANGOCO Dialogues and Debates - 1st to 5th September
Information Pack
Message-ID: <20080818113857.C6DA21389F4@mail.zone.sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Press Release
?INVITATION TO DIALOGUE?
Rebuilding a Platform for Civil Society Engagement ? Challenges and
Prospects
Monday 1st to Friday, 5th Sep 2008
One of the most crucial challenges in our democracy has been the absence of
an organised united civil society voice. SANGOCO has therefore initiated a
process to critically engage with the opportunities and challenges facing
the building of a vibrant civil society. Despite increasing resources for
poverty alleviation, capacity building and governance progress towards
universal access to human rights within South Africa is undermined by
inefficiency and the failure to ensure that resources reach those hardest
hit.
Civil society organisations (CSO?s), community based organisations (CBO?s)
and faith based organisations (FBOs) continue to play a vital role in
delivering services to communities. ?Yet, persistent bottlenecks occur in
disbursing international and national funding. This makes it difficult for
CSOs, CBOs and FBOs to rapidly scale effective responses at community level.
The SANGOCO Western Cape Indaba held in June 2008 sparked the need to
critically engage with civil society actors to collectively assess various
approaches on how to strengthen Community Systems through Programmatic
Planning and Resource Building. As there is an urgent need to strengthen
mechanisms to access and disburse resources to civil society, to build
capacity and develop and strengthen leadership and good governance.
Therefore, SANGOCO Western Cape, drawing on existing resources of a range of
networks invites you to participate in a series of dialogues and debates to
be held from Monday, 1st to Friday, 5th September 2008.
SESSION PROGRAMME
Mon, 1 Sep 2008: Collective Identities and Human Rights: Claim ownership of
our Rights
Tues, 2 Sep 2008: Leadership and Governance: Revisit the need to be
accountable to communities
Wed, 3 Sep 2008: Building Capacity for Community Based Responses: Invest in
the capacities of communities Thurs, 4 Sep 2008: Facilitating Access to
Resources: Examine current models and initiatives.
Fri, 5 Sep, 2008: A platform for engagement: Mark the launch of an organised
and UNITED civil society
Contact: Media Liaison: Tasneem Gamieldien npm@telkomsa.net; 082 315 9435/
088021 4471217 (fax)
From info at prodder.org.za Wed Aug 20 11:01:54 2008
From: info at prodder.org.za (SANGONeT)
Date: Wed Aug 20 14:06:50 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Maximise Your Prodder Entry with EasiGiving
In-Reply-To: <20080820084958.5937D3303AD@sangonet.org.za>
Message-ID: <20080820085644.609A2138994@mail.zone.sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Online Fundraising
Maximise Your Prodder Entry with EasiGiving
SANGONeT and EasiGiving are proud to announce a partnership which will
assist NGOs in South Africa to access new fundraising opportunities through
the Internet.
As of today, all NGOs listed in the Prodder NGO Directory
(www.prodder.org.za) can add a "Donate Now" button to their Prodder entry
free of charge.
Prodder is the most comprehensive online directory about NGOs and
development organisations in South Africa and an integral part of the
SANGONeT NGO Portal, the gateway to the NGO sector in South Africa.
People using Prodder anywhere in the world to search for NGOs in South
Africa will be able to make donations to organisations at the forefront of
development efforts in the country, based on relevant and credible
information listed in Prodder, and supported by the secure EasiGiving online
payment gateway.
This is also an incentive for NGOs to keep their Prodder entries up to date.
In order to activate this service, NGOs are required to send an e-mail
message to info@prodder.org.za requesting the EasiGiving fundraising service
to be added to their Prodder entry. Once confirmation is received, the
service will be activated within seven working days. A representative of
EasiGiving will also contact you to confirm your banking and related
information.
The partnership between SANGONeT and EasiGiving also provides NGOs with two
other fundraising opportunities:
* BackaBuddy - this online fundraising website combines the power of sport
and the reach of the Internet in support of NGOs in South Africa. It enables
people who are participating in sporting events to link their efforts to
raising money for their favourite NGOs. The website provides a simple, local
solution to donating and raising money for deserving causes. No matter where
they are in the world, South Africans can ensure that their charitable
giving goes straight to helping the needy back home. What's more, they can
support their friends who are taking part in sporting or commemorative
events in South Africa by sponsoring their endeavours.
* BEEGiving - this service directs CSI funds to qualifying BBBEE
organisations.
Refer to www.backabuddy.co.za for more information about these two
opportunities.
SANGONeT and EasiGiving are very excited about the introduction of these
online fundraising initiatives as they provide us with practical
opportunities to promote the strategic benefits of the Internet to NGOs in
South Africa.
SANGONeT and EasiGiving welcome feedback and suggestions about how to
enhance and expand these fundraising initiatives.
For more information, please contact:
Matthew de Gale or David Barnard
SANGONeT
Tel: (011) 403-4935
E-mail: info@sangonet.org.za
Sue Peiser or Allan Beuthin
EasiGiving
Tel: (011) 788-0046
E-mail: info@easigiving.co.za
From venessa at sanccob.co.za Fri Aug 22 08:41:46 2008
From: venessa at sanccob.co.za (SANCCOB)
Date: Mon Aug 25 11:02:22 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] SANCCOB: Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator
Message-ID: <20080822063628.84D141389C2@mail.zone.sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
SANCCOB, established in 1968, has helped to treat over 85 000 ill, injured,
orphaned and oiled sea birds. SANCCOB now seeks to employ a Marketing and
Fundraising Coordinator to join their energetic and dedicated team on
full-time basis.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, applications are invited for the
position of:
Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator
Key responsibilities:
* Build and market SANCCOB's image and brand by implementing an effective
marketing and relationship building strategy.
* Manage relationships with existing partners and secure new partnerships
for SANCCOB.
* Take primary responsibility to develop and implement a comprehensive
fundraising plan.
* Raise the funds necessary to fund SANCCOB's operating expenses by
developing and implementing innovative and sustainable fundraising
strategies.
* Develop and implement an effective strategy to raise the funds for
SANCCOB's new visitor-friendly facility.
Requirements:
* At least 3 years demonstrable experience in marketing and fundraising.
* Demonstrable knowledge and experience of the fundraising environment,
including good knowledge of government, public and private donors.
* Interest in rehabilitation and seabird conservation issues.
* Excellent communication, networking, interpersonal and organisational
skills.
* Previous success in marketing/fundraising campaigns.
* Confident public speaker.
* Proactive and independent working attitude.
Competitive salary and year-end bonus offered depending on experience and
performance.
Please forward your CV (max 3 pages) and a letter of motivation to fax: 021
- 557 8804 Attention to: Chief Executive Officer, or e-mail at
venessa@sanccob.co.za.
Deadline for applications: Friday, 5 September 2008
Management will not accept telephonic applications and will only correspond
with applicants chosen for interviews.
From paulinah.matlaela at wits.ac.za Tue Aug 26 11:53:11 2008
From: paulinah.matlaela at wits.ac.za (School Of Public Health)
Date: Tue Aug 26 11:58:01 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] School Of Public Health: Senior Lecturer Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080826094759.A916D1389ED@mail.zone.sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
LECTURER/ SENIOR LECTURER: HEALTH COMMUNICATION
The School of Public Health, a dynamic, vibrant and growing part of Wits
University in partnership with Soul City Institute for Health and
Development Communication, an award winning multi-media health and
development intervention seeks to appoint a person with excellent skills in
public health, who will be responsible for the overall coordination of the
health communication programme to join its team.
The person will establish a Centre of Excellence in Health Communication and
will be responsible for curriculum development, teaching and research.
Requirements
* A Masters degree in Public Health (MPH) or an appropriate equivalent
qualification, with a concentration in behavioral sciences, health promotion
or health communication
* An understanding of the international discourse on social change
communication
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Research and evaluation in health promotion, behavioral sciences, advocacy
or health communication essential
* Research (including evaluation research) applied in the area of gender
issues and women's health and advocacy an advantage
* Previous teaching experience in an academic public health environment is
essential
* A completed PhD is preferable but a submitted or near completed PhD is
acceptable
* Publication output in peer reviewed journals essential
* Experience in working with NGOs and Universities, raising money from local
and international health agencies and donors and a track record of writing
donor reports essential
* Experience in health promotion, health communication is essential
Details of the work required are available from Colleen Cronk, e-mail:
colleen.cronk@wits.ac.za.
To apply: Submit a covering letter, detailed CV with names, addresses and
contact numbers of three referees and certified copies of degrees to: Ms
Paulinah Matlaela, Human Resources Department, Faculty of Health Sciences,
Medical School, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown,
2193, Johannesburg, South Africa.
e-mail: paulinah.matlaela@wits.ac.za. Tel: +27 11 717-2750
Closing date: 5 September 2008
The University reserves the right to verify qualifications and credit
standing.
From info at southernhemisphere.co.za Thu Sep 4 10:25:31 2008
From: info at southernhemisphere.co.za (Southern Hemisphere)
Date: Thu Sep 4 11:08:22 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Southern Hemisphere:Training Worshop
Message-ID: <20080904082033.3FFBC768027@mail.zone.sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Southern Hemisphere Consultants
Developing and Operationalising
Monitoring and Evaluation System
Date: 7-8 October 2008
Venue: Pretoria
Objective and methodology
Southern Hemisphere has for some years now been leading in the design of M&E
systems in South Africa. Our experience is drawn from a range of different
clients, including NGO's, South African Government and multi-lateral
organisations. Learning by doing has given us very practical insights into
the steps to follow and each step is designed to maximise commitment and
compliance. As you know, the best system needs the commitment of people to
implement it.
The objective of this course in M&E system design is to equip development
practitioners with the knowledge and expertise to be able to design and
manage a process of developing and operationalising (implementing) a M&E
System.
This course builds on the foundations of our course in Planning, Monitoring
and Evaluation, which has been hugely successful, and kicks off where that
course ends.
The course will provide a space for development practitioners to learn from
each other by sharing knowledge and experiences. It presupposes basic
knowledge in M&E.
The training course will be run in a workshop style with a high degree of
participant involvement. Group work will be interspersed with an input
sessions. Adult learning methodologies will be employed, and participants
will not be passive. Debate and discussion will be encouraged. The trainers
are expert facilitators, and while they will be sharing their own
experiences of P,M&E with you, they do not pretend to have all the answers.
Under their guidance, the participants will also be able to learn from and
share with each other.
Delegates will be able to
* Understand of the components of an M&E system
* Understand what supporting institutional arrangements need to be in place
for successful monitoring, evaluation and reporting
* Understand how to operationalise the M&E system i.e. how to make your M&E
plan come alive
* Be familiar with the process of implementing an M&E system
* Be aware of the challenges and solutions for getting compliance to your
data collection, analysis and reporting
* See the benefit of participatory approaches to design
* Have an overview of the Government Wide M&E System
* Understand who your key partners are in M&E
* Be able to identify roles and responsibilities for M&E role players.
* Develop means of verification
* Develop reporting formats
* Conduct a stakeholder and situation analysis for the design of an M&E
system
Course outline
* Overview of monitoring and evaluation system (M&E System)
* What are the necessary foundations for M&E system?
* 7 steps to developing M&E system
* Preparation
*Step 1: Building commitment and cooperation
* Step 2: Conducting a situation analysis for the design of a M&E
system
* Design
* Step 3: Methods for designing the M&E plan
* Step 4: Design of M&E forms (means of verification)
* Step 5: Design of reporting formats
* Standardisation
* Step 6: Developing guidelines for indicator definitions, data
gathering, analysis and reporting
* Institutional arrangements for implementation and use of M&E data
* Step 7: Institutional arrangements
* Hints and tips for successful design & implementation of M&E
system
Facilitator
Nana Davies: is a Development Practitioner with a Master's degree in Law,
specialising in human rights. Nana completed her Masters in Law at
University of Copenhagen, Denmark and part of it at the University of
Rennes, France. She has worked in the social development field since 1994.
She was trained in the use of the Logical Framework Approach in Denmark, and
has worked for international donor agencies. She co-founded Nielsen and
Klein Consulting based in Cape Town in 1998, and joined Southern Hemisphere
as a Senior Consultant in 2004. She has assisted a wide range of
organisations in their planning of projects including the development of
monitoring and evaluation systems. Furthermore, she has conducted several
evaluations for a variety of clients.
Course Fee
Fee per delegates: R4,000 (excl. VAT). Course fee includes comprehensive
course materials, refreshments & lunch and certificate. A reduction of 10%
per delegates will be offered for organisations or departments that send 3
or more delegates.
Registration
Register now or before Tuesday 16 September 2008. Registration form and
further information can be requested:
By email: info@southernhemisphere.co.za
By Phone: (021) 421 0073 (Speak to Nadia Gain or Nana Davies)
By Fax: (021) 418 6397
Visit our website on: www.southernhemisphere.co.za
Other Public Training Courses
Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation using the Logical Framework
Approach 10th - 14 November 2008, Gauteng
On-site Training
Do you have a group of delegates you would like to have trained? We offer
courses in:
* Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
* Strategic Planning
* Facilitation Skills
* Human Rights Indicators
* Negotiation Skills
Facilitation of programme planning, monitoring and evaluation
Do you need to have comprehensive plans for your organisation, and a
comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system? We can also facilitate this
for you.
Call our office and speak to Nana or Dena for more details: (021) 421 0073
or email Dena on dena@southernhemisphere.co.za and Nana on
nana@southernhemisphere.co.za
From jan at sangonet.org.za Thu Sep 4 13:03:50 2008
From: jan at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT)
Date: Mon Sep 8 11:05:28 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] SANGONeT: 2008 NGO Web Awards
Message-ID: <20080904105852.2157D138962@mail.zone.sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
?
2008 NGO Web Awards
?
Entries are now open for the third SANGONeT NGO Web Awards. The competition
aims to raise awareness about the benefits of having a web presence among
South African NGOs, stimulate interest in the application of web solutions
and applications, and showcase best practices and innovation in website use.
?
We are interested in how organisations are using their websites
strategically to meet their objectives. This is not only about the technical
and design aspects of the website, but also how, as a tool, it works for
development and social justice. The emphasis will be on identifying NGO
websites with unique and relevant features in relation to their overall
development work.
?
Issues which will guide the awards selection include usability,
accessibility, innovation and content, demonstrating how the website is
complementing the core development focus and activities of the organisation.
?
Prizes
There are 3 prizes to the value of R10 000 each.
?
Eligibility
The competition is open to South African NGOs with a website.
?
Organisations must be able to demonstrate their non-profit status and
involvement in development work in South Africa. The 2006 and 2007 winners
are not eligible to enter.
?
Deadline
The closing date for entries is 30 September 2008.
?
Application process
Download the entry form at
http://www.sangonet.org.za/portal/images/stories/Proposals_Opportunities/web
%20awards%20entry%20form.doc, complete and email it back to
jan@sangonet.org.za.
?
Judging process
Entries will be judged by a panel of independent Internet and development
experts. The judges will only consider information that is supplied in the
entry form provided and applicants are requested to adhere to the word
limits. Judges may visit project websites or request further information to
assist in the final decision.
?
The judges' decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
?
By entering the competition all applicants permit SANGONeT to use
information from the entry forms to produce publicity materials for the
awards and case studies for promotion of best practice.
?
Enquiries
Enquiries about the competition can be addressed to Jan Moolman at
jan@sangonet.org.za or 011 ? 403 4935.
From jan at sangonet.org.za Mon Sep 8 12:21:11 2008
From: jan at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT)
Date: Mon Sep 8 12:29:56 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] SANGONeT: 2008 NGO Web Awards
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Message-ID: <20080908102115.2565D3303E7@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
South African NGO Web Awards 2008
Entries are now open for the 2008 South African NGO Web Awards.
Organised by SANGONeT, the competition aims to raise awareness about the
benefits of having a web presence among South African NGOs, stimulate
interest in the application of web solutions and applications, and showcase
best practices and innovation in website use.
We are interested in how organisations are using their websites
strategically to meet their objectives. This is not only about the technical
and design aspects of the website, but also how, as a tool, it works for
development and social justice. The emphasis will be on identifying NGO
websites with unique and relevant features in relation to their overall
development work.
Issues which will guide the awards selection include usability,
accessibility, innovation and content, demonstrating how the website is
complementing the core development focus and activities of the organisation.
Prizes
There are 3 prizes to the value of R10 000 each.
Eligibility
The competition is open to South African NGOs with a website.
Organisations must be able to demonstrate their non-profit status and
involvement in development work in South Africa. The 2006 and 2007 winners
are not eligible to enter.
Deadline
The closing date for entries is 30 September 2008.
Application process
Download the entry
form, complete and email it back to - jan@sangonet.org.za.
Judging process
Entries will be judged by a panel of independent Internet and development
experts. The judges will only consider information that is supplied in the
entry form provided and applicants are requested to adhere to the word
limits. Judges may visit project websites or request further information to
assist in the final decision.
The judges' decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
By entering the competition all applicants permit SANGONeT to use
information from the entry forms to produce publicity materials for the
awards and case studies for promotion of best practice.
Enquiries about the competition can be addressed to Janine Moolman at
SANGONeT on Tel: (011) 403-4935 or jan@sangonet.org.za.
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From polelo at biosafetyafrica.net Tue Sep 9 12:03:54 2008
From: polelo at biosafetyafrica.net (African Centre for Biosafety)
Date: Tue Sep 9 12:12:03 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] African Centre for Biosafety:
Administrator/Book-keeper Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080909095836.1FD65138743@mail.zone.sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Administrator/Book-keeper
Remuneration: R10k - R13k TCT per month - commensurate with qualifications
and experience
Reports to: Operations & Financial Manager
Closing Date for Applications: 20 September 2008
Start Date: 1 October 2008
Reference: FIN080801
Responsibilities
* Manage incoming calls
* Receive Visitors
* Assist with secretarial tasks
* Manage office filing system
* Co-ordinate and arrange travel and accommodation bookings
* Co-ordinate and arrange meetings
* Assist director with adhoc tasks
* Prepare accounts to Trial Balance on a monthly basis
* Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
* Perform monthly supplier reconciliations and payments
* Collection of outstanding amounts from debtors
* Prepare payment requisition forms in liaison with administrative and
project staff as required
* Processing all transactions on Pastel Evolution (or other accounting
software as necessary)
* Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all transactions and
allocations
* Support the preparation of internal and external financial reports as
required
* Support the financial administration of organizations satellite offices
* Manage and reconcile petty cash and advances
* Maintain efficiency in the finance dept
* Other related tasks as required
Requirements
* Matric and a qualification in accounting / bookkeeping.
* Minimum 8 years working experience as a bookkeeper to Trial Balance
* Knowledge and experience with an Accounting package
* Excellent proficiency in English
* Strong interpersonal and communications skills
* Computer literacy and proficiency in spreadsheet and word-processing
software
* Must be organized and be able to work under pressure
Only interested applicants who meet the above criteria may apply by emailing
a CV and motivation letter to polelo@biosafetyafrica.net by 20 September
2008. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. African Centre for
Biosafety reserves the right to fill the position before the closing date,
and the right not to fill the position.
From polelo at biosafetyafrica.net Tue Sep 9 12:38:37 2008
From: polelo at biosafetyafrica.net (African Centre for Biosafety)
Date: Tue Sep 9 12:42:30 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] African Centre for Biosafety:
Administrator/Book-keeper Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080909103319.0F3BC13896A@mail.zone.sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Administrator/Book-keeper
Remuneration: R10k - R13k TCT per month - commensurate with qualifications
and experience Reports to: Operations & Financial Manager
Closing Date for Applications: 20 September 2008
Start Date: 1 October 2008
Reference: FIN080801
Responsibilities
* Manage incoming calls
* Receive Visitors
* Assist with secretarial tasks
* Manage office filing system
* Co-ordinate and arrange travel and accommodation bookings
* Co-ordinate and arrange meetings
* Assist director with adhoc tasks
* Prepare accounts to Trial Balance on a monthly basis
* Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
* Perform monthly supplier reconciliations and payments
* Collection of outstanding amounts from debtors
* Prepare payment requisition forms in liaison with administrative and
project staff as required
* Processing all transactions on Pastel Evolution (or other accounting
software as necessary)
* Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all transactions and
allocations
* Support the preparation of internal and external financial reports as
required
* Support the financial administration of organizations satellite offices
* Manage and reconcile petty cash and advances
* Maintain efficiency in the finance department
* Other related tasks as required
Requirements
* Matric and a qualification in accounting / bookkeeping.
* Minimum 8 years working experience as a bookkeeper to Trial Balance
* Knowledge and experience with an Accounting package
* Excellent proficiency in English
* Strong interpersonal and communications skills
* Computer literacy and proficiency in spreadsheet and word-processing
software
* Must be organized and be able to work under pressure
Only interested applicants who meet the above criteria may apply by emailing
a CV and motivation letter to polelo@biosafetyafrica.net by 20 September
2008. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. African Centre for
Biosafety reserves the right to fill the position before the closing date,
and the right not to fill the position.
From becky at planact.org.za Tue Sep 16 09:04:26 2008
From: becky at planact.org.za (Planact)
Date: Tue Sep 16 09:19:37 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Planact: Invitation for Expression of Interest
Message-ID: <20080916065903.084CC1389BF@mail.zone.sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Research Support to Planact for the project: Participation and Development
from the Perspective of the Poor
Due Date: 30 September 2008
Summary of Project
In South Africa, the value of public participation has been recognized and
hence institutionalized within the context of the constitution and related
legal frameworks, and also implemented in a range of development programmes
and strategies. However, there have been few attempts in South Africa to
critically analyze the outcomes achieved through public participation in
development programmes and related institutionalized participatory spaces,
particularly its added value. Recent analysis and assessment point to more
negative conclusions, emphasizing the need for more meaningful participation
towards achieving better development outcomes.
Planact is undertaking a research project that intends to examine the
assumptions that underlie the key debates around the effectiveness of
participation of poor communities in the context of development. The goal is
to contribute in a thoughtful way to the debate relating to whether the
value that is placed on participation in the South African legislative arena
is borne out in the implementation of projects and what importance that may
have in achieving better development outcomes.
Research activities:
* Process evaluation component (6 cases)
* Site selection
* Review of documentation
* Interviews and focus groups
* Data analysis
* Final report
* Action research component (2 communities):
* Design of action-research process
* Baseline analysis
* Documentation of ongoing processes of planning and implementation
* Reflection sessions
* Analysis and Reporting
Please request full project brief from hermine@planact.org.za.
Who is Planact?
Planact is a well-established, nongovernmental development organization with
the mission to support and facilitate community processes that enhance good
governance at the local level to improve people's habitable environment in
ways that alleviate poverty. It is therefore well-placed to engage in an
exploration of participatory development initiatives since its work is
directed at putting the concept of participatory development into practice.
It has gained considerable experience in facilitating public participation
processes in a range of communities particularly in the areas of local
government operations, integrated development planning, housing development,
basic services and infrastructure provision. In addition, Planact has a
strong emphasis on research and evaluation in order to capture and share the
lessons learned through its programme work.
Consultant Brief
Activities:
* Assist Planact staff to further develop the tools and methodology to carry
out the process evaluation study and the action research
* Assist Planact staff to work through one case study, including support for
structure of the report and write-up
* Assist Planact staff at six 3-hour reflection workshops for the action
research component
* Assist Planact staff in synthesizing and writing up research results
* Assist Planact staff in presenting research results at a dissemination
workshop
Estimated commitment-32-38 days over 12-14 months from 1 October 2008
(intensive activity in October-November 2008 and August-October 2009)
Requirements:
* The consultant will be dedicated to work with Planact for the duration of
the project (to ensure consistency in approach, staff cannot be substituted
without the agreement of Planact)
* The successful consultant will enter into a contract with Planact, which
will specify payment schedule in terms of deliverables being met
Submissions to include:
* Motivation and relevant experience
* Proposed approach to the project
* Budget linked to time invested and specific deliverables as above
* Project timeline
* Curriculum vitae of the consultant dedicated to the support exercise
From thakaneng at gmail.com Wed Sep 17 12:43:46 2008
From: thakaneng at gmail.com (Thakaneng Sports Arts and Culture)
Date: Wed Sep 17 13:06:11 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Thakaneng Sports Arts and Culture Invitation
Message-ID: <20080917103843.2C9F71385A4@mail.zone.sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Thakaneng Sports Arts and Culture, Recreation will be hosting a heritage
event on the 26 September 2008.
The aim:
*To showcase programmes within Thakaneng.
*To network/ build relationship with other stakeholders, NGOs and
government.
OBJECTIVES OF THAKANENG
* To unearth and promote talent by engaging our communities with
professional counterparts
* To develop and increase the level of creative participation in various
sporting codes
* Make sports, arts and culture development and recreation accessible to our
communities
* To contribute towards South Africa being number one sporting nation
* Create an Aids and HIV free generation through sports
VISION
To be a leading sports development organisation and break all the norms and
stereotypes within our respective communities South Africa and beyond.
MISSION
To engage and align our communities with sport and recreation policies of
the government departments in the spirit of integrated planning, development
and delivery.
Thakaneng would like to invite sponsors, PSL clubs, and other NGOs to enjoy
the day with us.
Venue: Saul Tshotetsi Sports Center Sebokeng Zone 14(Sedibeng
district/Gauteng South)
Date: 26 September 2008
Time: 09h30 for 10h00(Registrations)
Fee: Bring along anything that has to do with sports and development
Dress Code: Smart casual
Programme: 10h00-11h00
Presentations: 11h00-13h00
Lunch (buffet): 13h00-14h00
Dancers and musicians will perform till 18h00.
RSVP before 23 September 2008 on thakaneng@gmail.com.
Telephone: Madithupa Radebe (082 862 7926) / Thulani Mbele (074 372 1019) /
Betty Plaatjie (083 509 7737)
YOUR PRESENCE WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED.
Regards,
Thakaneng President
Madithupa Radebe
From info at citizensurveys.com Thu Sep 18 13:04:11 2008
From: info at citizensurveys.com (Citizen Surveys)
Date: Thu Sep 18 13:23:47 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Citizen Surveys: Social Research Executive Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080918105904.4C28476804E@mail.zone.sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Citizen Surveys: Social Research Executive
Deadline: 25 September 2008
Citizen Surveys, a well-established and fast-growing social research
consultancy, seeks a Research Executive to manage research projects and
client relationships.
Responsibilities will include the following:
* Designing research projects and developing research proposals
* Managing entire social research projects (e.g. from research design
through to data analysis and reporting)
* Cultivating and managing client relationships
* Managing and developing a team of junior researchers
* Improving research systems within Citizen Surveys
The desired candidate must have solid experience in designing and managing
social research projects. The candidate must also have a good understanding
of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Strong
communication and liaison skills are necessary, as is the ability to
interface with clients in a variety of sectors and industries.
The position is based in Cape Town, and the candidate must be prepared to
travel nationally and occasionally abroad.
Remuneration is market related, and negotiable depending on skills and
experience.
Interested candidates should send a letter of motivation and CV including
three contactable referees to info@citizensurveys.com.
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From dorcas at iafrica.com Thu Sep 18 14:40:08 2008
From: dorcas at iafrica.com (Dorcas)
Date: Thu Sep 18 16:23:09 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Dorcas Aid: Project Coordinator Vacancy
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TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Dorcas Aid: Project Coordinator
Deadline: 30 September 2008
SOUTH AFRICA AND LESOTHO
Dorcas Aid is an International Christian Relief and Development Agency
working in Southern Africa. At present Dorcas Aid is working with over 15
partner organisations in both South Africa and Lesotho. Dorcas Aid seeks to
appoint a committed and energetic Project Coordinator to oversee the
monitoring of its Livelihood projects (agricultural & income generating
projects). The person will be based in Florida, Johannesburg.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
To assist in the monitoring and evaluation of Dorcas Aid projects
Assessing the capacity needs of the partners and assisting in coaching,
mentoring and training
To work with local partners assisting them in all aspects of Project cycle
management:
a) Baseline surveys
b) Participatory needs assessments
c) Project planning and design
d) Monitoring and evaluating processes (Logical framework approach)
including financial monitoring. Financial reports (monthly) Narrative
reports (Quarterly).
e) Impact studies
Identification of New Projects with partners, writing of project proposals
and plans including budgets
Networking with other like minded organisations and platforms
Attending meetings
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
*Member of a Christian church or congregation - in sympathy with the aims
and objectives of Dorcas Aid.
*A relevant development degree and/or relevant experience in Economics,
Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences or Development studies
*Experience or training in mentorship and capacity building skills
*Knowledge and experience regarding livelihoods and poverty reduction
strategies in South Africa and Lesotho
*Proven Project Management experience and Community Development experience.
*Ability to write proposals and an understanding of the Logical framework
approach
*Ability to carry out partner evaluations and Monitoring and evaluation
*High degree of initiative and self-motivation
*Good understanding of Gender equity and rights based programming
*A good grasp of related advocacy & policy issues
*Good financial management skills
*Computer literacy
*Good communication skills at all levels including written, verbal as well
as good presentation skills
*Ability to work closely with the Christian Community and work as part of a
multi-cultural team
*Willingness to travel extensively in South Africa and Lesotho.
*Fluency in English and a vernacular language (desirable)
*Passport
*Valid Driver's license
Start Date: 1 November 2008 (preferably)
One year (renewable) contract
To apply for this position, forward a detailed CV and motivation letter to
Wendy Lubbee, Dorcas Aid PO Box 2546, Florida Hills, 1716 RSA / email:
dorcas@iafrica.com / fax: 086 6892157.
Website: www.dorcas.net / www.dorcas.co.za
Salary range from R132,000 - R156,000 depending on qualification and
experience
Interviews will take place in Johannesburg.
If you do not hear from us by the 10th October please assume that your
application was not successful. For further information call Wendy Lubbee
011 672 9669.
From admin at elru.co.za Tue Sep 23 11:48:21 2008
From: admin at elru.co.za (Early Learning Resource Unit)
Date: Tue Sep 23 11:58:31 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] ELRU: Manager - Community Development Vacancy
Message-ID: <20080923094824.F3FCD3303E5@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Established in 1978, ELRU is a non-governmental organisation administered by
the Cape Educational Trust. We work with people in communities throughout
South Africa. Early childhood is a critical period in education. It is the
foundation of human development. Committed to quality, ELRU firmly believes
that young children have the right to the best opportunities possible.
Manager: Community Development
We require an experienced Early Childhood Development (ECD) facilitator to
manage community development programmes.
The successful applicant will be able to:-
* Manage a small team
* Negotiate and liaise with community stakeholders and government officials
* Support procurement and manage delivery on funder contracts and tenders
* Train when required and contribute to training materials design and
research
* Engage in advocacy
* Support PR and marketing of the organisation
* Travel occasionally
The successful applicant will need to have:-
* Child and family / Early child health / ECD experience and qualifications
* Experience as a manager
* Experience as a trainer
* Report writing skills
* Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
* Willingness to prioritise and commit to management
* Qualifications to provide training within the team
* The ability to work independently as well as in a team
* A valid driver's licence
The successful applicant will form part of the management team.
Please forward CVs to the Operations Manager, P O Box 36353, Glosderry, 7702
or email to adele@elru.co.za
Deadline for applications: 30 September 2008
From jan at sangonet.org.za Mon Sep 29 15:59:06 2008
From: jan at sangonet.org.za (SANGONeT)
Date: Tue Sep 30 10:21:36 2008
Subject: [SN-ANNOUNCE] Extension of Deadline: 2008 NGO Web Awards
Message-ID: <20080929135910.836B2330B46@sangonet.org.za>
TO ALL SANGONeT USERS
Extension of deadline: 2008 NGO Web Awards
The closing date for applications for entries in the SANGONeT 2008 NGO Web
Awards has been extended to 3 October. Remember to submit your entry before
the closing date and stand a chance of winning a prize to the value of R10
000!
The competition aims to raise awareness about the benefits of having a web
presence among South African NGOs, stimulate interest in the application of
web solutions and applications, and showcase best practices and innovation
in website use.
We are interested in how organisations are using their websites
strategically to meet their objectives. This is not only about the technical
and design aspects of the website, but also how, as a tool, it works for
development and social justice. The emphasis will be on identifying NGO
websites with unique and relevant features in relation to their overall
development work.
Issues which will guide the awards selection include usability,
accessibility, innovation and content, demonstrating how the website is
complementing the core development focus and activities of the organisation.
Prizes
There are 3 prizes to the value of R10 000 each.
Eligibility
The competition is open to South African NGOs with a website.
Organisations must be able to demonstrate their non-profit status and
involvement in development work in South Africa. The 2006 and 2007 winners
are not eligible to enter.
Deadline
The closing date for entries is 3 October 2008.
Application process
Download the entry
form complete and email it back to jan@sangonet.org.za
Judging process
Entries will be judged by a panel of independent Internet and development
experts. The judges will only consider information that is supplied in the
entry form provided and applicants are requested to adhere to the word
limits. Judges may visit project websites or request further information to
assist in the final decision.
The judges' decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
By entering the competition all applicants permit SANGONeT to use
information from the entry forms to produce publicity materials for the
awards and case studies for promotion of best practice.
Enquiries
Enquiries about the competition can be addressed to Jan Moolman at
jan@sangonet.org.za or 011-403 4935
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