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INCENSED Copesville residentshave called for the Departmentof Health authorities to shut-

down Copesville clinic, saying thatitisahealthhazardtothecommuni-ty.

According to residents, the clin-ic,which is in thevicinity ofhouses,waspreviouslyusedasapharmacybut it is now operating on a perma-nent basis.

At the topof their concerns is themedical waste, including nappies,thatisdiscardednegligentlyintheirneighbourhood. With the clinic

opening at about 9am, residentsclaim that someof thepatientswhoarrive as early as 5am use theirbackyards as toilets.

“They urinate on my concretefence daily and on my vegetablegarden. I do not knowwhat kind ofsickness Iwill get in the long run, asthese people come here becausethey are sick, andbacteria is conta-gious.

“Asa result, I keepmy fouryear-old granddaughter locked insidethehousebecause Idonotwanthertocatchanydiseases.Wehavedogswho also go and collect waste fromthis clinic,” said a neighbour whodid not want to be identified.

Another resident said that theyare not against the presence of aclinic in the area, but believe that itis not where it is supposed to be.

“Althoughwedonotknowabouthealth regulations, wedonot thinkthat a clinic is supposed to bebetweenresidentialareas.Youcan-not even tell that it is a clinic,” saidBobby Padayachee.

Another resident, who also didnotwant to be identified, said: “It isa health hazard and also, residen-tial areas are supposed to haveprivacy. There is no privacybecause even if you are resting atyour home, as early as 5amyou arewoken by crying children and

peoplewho are arriving at the clin-ic. Over the past few weeks, ourhomeshavebecomeanestforcrim-inals, because there are thieveswho come under the pretence ofbeing patients.”

Despite having approached thedepartment about the matter, theresidents say thatnothinghasbeendone.

Umgungundlovu health district,spokesperson MusawenkosiMncwabe said that Masons clinicused to provide a full package andCopesville was open only as achronic medication collectionpoint.

“Whenthedepartmenttookover

all former municipal clinics, it wasdiscovered that Masons had hugeinfrastructure challenges. A deci-sionwastakentomovesomeservic-es temporarily to Copesville clinicwhile the district looked for a per-manent solution. As a short termsolution,thedepartmentisfacilitat-ing more park homes to be erectedatMasonsclinic so that the servicescanbemovedbackthere. Amotiva-tion for a new clinic has beenmadeto thedepartment.Thedepartmentunderstands the frustrations ofresidents, but at the same time,health services must be provid-ed.We ask the community to be pa-tient,whilewe attend to this issue.”

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Noxolo Mkhize

“I think it was a good ideato try and lump the twotogether. In a way it waspromoting unity betweenthe black and whitecommunities. It’s a pity itdidn’t last that long but itwould have been a goodthing.”

Nomonde Zuma

“I was against the idea from thestart. If the marriage hadcontinued, there were chances ofgrowing the DA. Helen Zille oncecomplained about the high passrate of black pupils. To me, as ablack pupil in South Africa whois working hard to earn goodresults, that was an insult. Thismarriage would have increasedthe number of votes for the DAwhich I still think divides peopleaccording to their race.”

Nomasonto Gumede

“The marriage idea was not badbut my worry about all of thiswas that this would have grownthe voters for the DA. Obviouslythey would have not beaten theANC but that small increasedpercentage would have done somedamage somewhere.”

Lungelo Mtolo

JUST five days after the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Agangannounced their marriage, predictions about it not lasting haveproved to be true. The DA, led by Helen Zille and Agang by Mamph­

ele Ramphele will be no longer be campaigning hand in hand for votesin the next election, after parting ways in an embarrassing way.NOMPENDULO NGUBANE spoke to people on the street to findout what they have to say about the marriage and the divorce.

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Youth must look to the Seme legacy to realise their

immense potential

PHUMLANI MFEKA

‘FORGOTTEN like an ocean

treasure, by minds inflicted

with convenient amnesia,

the people yearn for unspoken

history, whose imminent discovery

fillsmanywith terror, like theAfrican

Sun rises to shine in its glory, so shall

we realise the vision we discover in

the ka Seme story’.PixleykaIsakaSemewasanabso-

lute genius, to the extent that he tran-

scended100years into the futureand

today serves as an inspiration to

young Africans globally. When Seme

was schooling in Inanda, the Ameri-

can Board of Missionaries soon

realised that this little boy was not

only intelligent, but also precocious,

industrious and well rounded in his

God fearing ways, and they subse-

quently arranged for him to go to the

Mount Hermon School in Massachu-

setts in the USA.This is where the giant that lay

within young Seme was awakened.

He travelled a number of times in

his efforts to study further, and thus

spent a considerable amount of time

in England. In the United States, he

was awarded the George William

CurtisMedal byColombiaUniversity,

which is the institutions highest

oratorical honour forhis ‘TheRegen-

eration of Africa’ address.Upon his return, there was much

abuzzinCapeTown–ablackmanand

aDoctorofLawarrivinginSouthAfri-

ca on a ship shortly. Indeed, in those

days,themainmeansofinternational

transportwasbysea.Andsoonhear-

ing of Seme’s imminent arrival, Afri-

cans and others flocked to the sea

shore to meet this extraordinary

South African native.The white establishment had no

choice but to accept him for what

credentials he bore, because educa-

tion is about documentary proof and

nothing else, not even colour of skin.

Thedocumentaryevidenceinhispos-

session buttressed only one thing –

PixleySemewasextremelyintelligent

and in him therewas already a judge

in waiting to serve the community in

court.WhenhewasaskedtostayinCape

Town and be a judge, Seme respond-

ed by saying “I am sorry but a Cape

Town judge is the last thing I have in

mind for my role. My aim in coming

back to Africa was to get a reconnec-

tionwiththeburialplaceofmyumbil-

ical cord”.He saw the unity of Africans as a

solution to this exclusionof natives in

the political, economic and social af-

fairs of their own land, and thus

embarked on a national campaign

where he effectively mobilised tradi-

tional leaders, African academics,

intellectuals and professionals

around this idea of his of forming a

South African Native National

Congress. The 31–year–old Seme’s

tour-de-force in succeeding to unite

under one roof all the tribes of South-

ern Africa: Zulu, Tonga, Thembu,

Pedi,Swazietc,whoagreedwithhim,

that the anti–tribal and unifying

Congress should be formed and we

knowforcertain thatSemewasdoing

somethingthatnootherhumanbeing

before had done in a colonial South

Africa. Pixley then decides to appeal

to someoneandsays: “Uncle, I’mcul-

turally still too young to lead these

nations as president and the Zulu

culture anyway demands that the

hunter boy must hand over his first

passerine kill to seniors (“Inyoni

ishayelwa abakhulu”) and I have got

this bird in the hand called the South

African Native National Congress for

you, uncle”.

What we as young Africans in

South Africa today must learn from

thispartofthePixleySemestory,first-

ly, is the reality that quality education

plays a fundamental role in the life of

young Africans that intend on realis-

ing their full potential.We also learn from Seme’s most

significant achievement, that the

unity of Africans has the potential to

achieve everything. His refusal to be

a judge in a system that deliberately

economically marginalises his own

people, yet creates an exception for

him in those years, elucidates his

principled posturewhichwe certain-

ly, as young Africans, must emulate.

Pixley ka Seme was young when

he founded the ANC, however he

exhibits impeccable humility and

selflessnessinthewakeofmonumen-

tal power, by his gesture to his uncle

JohnLangalibaleleDube tobe found-

ing president instead of him. Highly

educated as he was, he was able to

maintain his respect for his culture,

his people and elders for he under-

stood very clearly that self-determi-

nation is married with self-knowl-

edge.Theimmensepotentialamongthe

youthofSouthAfricawillonlybereal-

ised through quality education and

economic liberation. The two are

intertwined, interdependent and can

never be separated!The plight of young Africans in

SouthAfricacalls forurgentandradi-

cal action that will see Africans own,

manage and control the economy of

their native land. This and more can

be achieved if only we, the youth of

this country, could follow in the foot-

stepsofour forefatherswhogathered

in 1912 to put aside our differences

and unite under the banner of

complete liberation, which is cen-

tered on economic freedom.As the youth we are left with the

taskof ensuring thata completely lib-

eratedAfricanpeopleasenvisagedby

Seme, andothers after him, becomes

areality inour lifetime.Weall need to

simply declare that ‘We are Africans,

and we set our pride in our race

against a hostile public opinion.

Lala ngoxolo Sinono, isikhathi

sokuthi kuhlakule thina sesifikile!

Ibhungu (19) litholene phezulu nenhlwathi layingqoba

NOMPENDULO NGUBANE

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IBHUNGU laseNcwadi liqopheum-

lando ngesikhathi libulala inhlwathi

ebisimise ikhanda mpo ilungele uku-

gadla kulo.UDelani Dlamini (19) ongumfundi

webangalesishagalombiliesikolenisa-

mabanga aphakeme eNtabende kwa-

Dayisa eNcwadi uthi ubonga umhlam-

bi wezinja zakhe ezingu 11 ayehamba

nazo nokuyizona ezimsindise empini

yakhe nehlwathi ebingamamitha am-

athathu nohhafu ubude.ElandisaiphephandabaiEchouthe

lokhu kwenzeke ngenyanga kaDisem-

ba ngonyaka odlule khona endaweni

yaseNcwadi kwaDayisa ngasezintabe-

ni ezimbili. Uthe isigameko senzeke

ngesikhathi esendleleni ehlathini ey-

olanda izinkomo ngezikhathi zehora

lesibili ntambama.EchazauDlaminiuthe lesisehlaka-

loasihlukilenokuphunyukaemlonyeni

wengwenya njengoba inhlwathi lena

yayisizimiseleukugadlakuyenakodwa

nokho wagcina eyinqobile.“Ngaqala ukuthi ngisole ukuthi

kukhona okushaya amanzi nge-

sikhathi izinja zami zikhonkotha into

engapheli ngesikhathi sesiqala siham-

bela endaweni ekhuphukayo. Nge-

sikhathi zikhonkotha sasiqhubeka no-

hambo kodwa ngokubona ukuthi uku-

khonkotha kwazo ngabe sengibheka

izinja emva kwami.“Ngathingiphakamisaamehloami

ngaphambilingabonangayoinhlwathi

isiphakamise ikhanda nokwakucaca

ukuthi yayisizogadla. Kwangicacela

ukuthi ukubaleka ngeke kuze kungi-

ekhanda nalapho ngabe sengithola

ithuba lokuyigwaza emsileni zabe

sezikhwelaphezukwayo izinjaemsile-

ni. Yalwa yaphinde yaphakamisa

ikhanda izama ukuhlasela okwesibili,

ngayigwaza ikhanda ngase ngigxoba

umkhonto ngonyawo ukuqinisekisa

ukuthi ungene shi umkhonto

ekhanda,” elanda.Uqhube wathi ngokwenzenjalo

kwabaukusinqobaisiwombesokuqala

ngokuyibopha ikhanda ngentambo

ayayiboshelwe kuwo umkhonto

ayewuphethe.“Ngayithwala ngaya nayo ekhaya

nalapho ubaba uSheshafike Dlamini,

ophethe endaweni, wathi angime

ngaphandlenayongingangeni egceke-

ni. Bagcwala ibala abantu bezobuka,

yaqalayashintshaimibalaivezaimiba-

la ehlukene.“Yavele yavuka yaphinda yabheka

phezulu, babaleka abantu ngaphinde

ngayigwaza futhi. Lana izulu ebusuku

emvakwalokho,savukaekusenisatho-

la ukuthi isanyakaza nokwagcina

ngokuthi ngiyalwe ukuthi ngiyinqume

ikhanda,” esho uDlamini.Uthe emva kwesehlakalo uke

waphupha kabi ephupha inyoka

kodwa kwaba into edlulayo. “Nange-

sikhathi sengibhekene nayo inyoka

lwaba khona uvalo oluncane kodwa

kwakuphakathi kokuthi ngiyalwa no-

mangiyayiyekaigadlekuphelengami,”

ephetha uDlamini. Okhulumela ezeM-

velo Wildlife uMnu. Musa Mntambo

utheinhlwathiyinyokaengenabungozi

ebantwini kanti ize igadle uma kune-

sidingo salokho.“Lolu hlobo lwenyoka lugadla

kuphela uma lusuke luphazamisekile

esingasho nje ukuthi kulesi sigameko

UDelani DlaminiwasendaweniyaseNcwadi (19)onqobe inhl­wathi ebulaweizikhathi ezin­tathu ngapham­bi kokuthi igcineifile nya.ISITHOMBE:SIT-

HUNYELWE

Better schoolsto offer help tothe worst ones

Underperforming schools will not be the

only ones to roll up their sleeves and work

harder, but also those that did well last

year.KwaZulu–NatalHeadoftheEducationDe­

partment, Dr. Nkosinathi Sishi,

said that schools that performed well will

be now facing a targeted 100% pass rate

in 2014.Sishi said those schools (that did well) will

again be given the task of adopting un­

derperforming schools to mentor them so

that they can produce better results.

He said the department has decided to in­

crease the average pass mark from 60%

to 77,4% for all schools.According to him, schools that perform un­

der 35% will be regarded as schools at risk

in terms of the South African Schools Act.

“The principals of the schools that find

themselves in this category will have to

write to the head of the department

to declare a turnaround strategy and it

must be successful.All the schools that

have performed well in the province are

now forced to set a new target of a 100%

pass rate and 100% exemptions will be

now targeted.All subject advisors will also adopt the

schools that perform below the 77,4% av­

erage pass rate. They will target specific

commercial subjects that did not do well

.” said Sishi. He said that maths and sci­

ence are still the main targeted subjects.

“The department will continue with that

programme and the principals have to

mentoreachother.Ourtaskofdealingwith

the schools that lack resources is still

a process. We are dealing with supplying

resources to the schools that need them.

We had 3 200 schools that were supplied

with resources. We will continue with sup­

plying the maths and science kits to

schools that need them,” he said.

School Governing Body (SGB) chairper­

son, Reginald Chiliza, said they will have a

meeting where they will evaluate

the matric results.“We will decided on the role we can play

in helping the schools that underper­

formed. We will do this jointly with the de­

partment of education,” said Chiliza.

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Schools to learnto grow foodJOANNE CARTY (CITIZEN JOURNALISM)

IN the 20 years that Food&Trees for Africa(FTFA) has been running Eduplant, thou-sandsofschoolshavelearnedhowtocreate

food-rich environments.“Our workshops help schools use the re-

sources that they already have to create per-maculture food gardens,” said Joanne Carty,EduPlant programme manager.

“One of these workshops is to be held atAshdownPrimarySchool inPietermaritzburgon 1 March 2014.”

TheEduPlantprogrammeismadepossiblethrough the generous and committed supportof Engen and The Woolworths Trust.

“Wecontinue tobe inspiredby thesuccess-ful implementation of these sustainable prac-tices, the one at Alabama Primary School inKlerksdorp over the past two years,” saidCarty.

“A garden is not a nice thing to have – it isessential! Unemployment and poverty is sogreat in our communities that many childrengohometoemptykitchens.Weuseschoolgar-dens as a teaching tool to encourage pupils tohave food gardens at home,” commentedproject leader Charlain Strydom.

The project at Alabama startedwhen theirteam attended the EduPlant Cluster work-shops, where they gained practical skills insustainable food gardening. EduPlant ischangingthecountry,oneschoolatatime,andhelpingschoolsputfoodonthetable,usingcul-tivationmethods that are inharmonywithna-ture. For more information, phone HazelMoloi at 011 656 9802/3 or 071 865 2942.

Creating food­richenvironment at schoolshelps to curb hunger.

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COMMENT

10February 6, 2014

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Umkhulumeli waBantuDumisani Zondi

ECHOmaritzburg

I­DA ne­Agang bangehlelwa ukwethenjwaIMIZAMO ye-DA yokufolosa ngom-holi we-Agang uMamphele Ramph-ele okhethweni kushiye imibuzoyokuthi empeleni ubani obezozuzangakho.

Akukacaci kahle ukuthi yini lenaeyenza uRamphele eqale avumeukuhola imkhankaso ye-DAyokhetho njengomuntu ongabaumengameliwaloabuyeashaye ing-iji-khwebu.

Kodwa okucacile nje ukuthi no-

ma ngabe lo mshado uwuphelangaemva kwezinsuku ezinhlanu kodwawonaveleububonakalaukuthiuyin-to ezophelamaduzenje, phambino-ma emva kwalo ukhetho.

Enye into ecacile manje ukuthikungenzeka ukuthi kukhonaamalungu ala maqembu angasa-buthembi ubuholi bukaRamphelenowe-DAuHelen Zille. Phela bazith-athele lesi sinqumo amalungu en-gaziswanga.

Intookungenzekaukuthi ibange-le iDA itatazele ifune uRampheleahole wukuthi uma i-DA ingenzikahle okhethweni kube khonaezokhala ngaye.

Lokhu bekuyokwenza ukuthikube khona abathi ukube uZilleubezibambele yena iqembu belin-geke lingenzi kangcono.

Lesi kungesinye sezizathu ezin-gazwakala kangcono ngoba phelakuzokhumbuleka ukuthi uRamphe-

la akanabo abalandeli abaningiobekungenza leli qembu limdingenoma ikanjani.

Impela akukholakali ukuthi i-DAibimfuna ngobaipolitikiyakheigxilekakhulukwinkohlakalokuhulumeningoba phela cisho wonke amaqem-bu,ngishoelibusayo,akhuzaumhlo-la ngalesi sihlava esicebisa idlanza-na.

Futhi impela kungenza kuphelaumshado kuphele nokwethenjwa!

SIMPHIWE MKHIZE

THE word drama refers toaction, motion, conflict andresolution of conflict.

The Oxford Dictionary of Englishdefines drama as an exciting, emo-tional, or unexpected event orcircumstance. Even breathing alonecan be a dramatic act, and so are theacts of walking, sleeping, sitting,dancing, talking, interacting, silenceand non-action.

There can be no story withoutdrama.Weallhaveourownstories totell. Ifeveryonehasastorythatcanbedescribed as dramatic, how muchmore about the story of the self-pro-claimed creator of the earthwhowastheWord that becameMan, the LordJesus Christ?

Hence, one must necessarilyexpectalotofdramainthestoryoftheauthorof lifewhograced thisEarth inthe form of a man they called JesusChrist. People are interested in dra-ma. If you tell ordinary people a storythat is fullofphilosophicalquotesandreferences, you are more than likelygoing to lose their interest, unlessthey are intellectually-inclined.

The majority of people are notnecessarily interested in philosophi-cal or highly intellectual matters. Ifyou want to tell them something thatis philosophical or requires them tothink deeply and interpret what theyarebeingtold, itmustbepresentedby

someoneforwhomtheyhaverespect,look up to or like.

Thestoryyouaretellingmusthavea clear storyline and be in simplifiedlanguage, (with more action thantalking if it is a film script), failingwhich you risk not being understoodby your reader or audience.

Christ uses parables, and hisfollowers are interested in hearingwhat he has to say, not so muchbecauseheiseasytofathomorunder-stand,butbecauseof thepersonheis,was or always be, as a God in man.

Obviously,theywouldnotbeinter-

ested to hear what he has to say if heisnot ahealerorhelper, if hedoesnotraise the dead, if he does not heal thesick, walks on sea water, orders thestorm and the wind to be quiet, andduplicates food for the multitudes toeat.

In the Holy Bible, his discipleswant to know why he uses parableswhenteaching,effectivelysuggestingthat He is risking not being under-stood by the ordinary folk. He repliesby saying that it does not matterbecause not many will see heavenafter all!

But he does explain some of theparables to his would be promotersand theseareauseful part of theHolyBible to explain what the good Lordwas saying to us.

The story of human life revolvesaround drama. We are born, we liveandwedie,orexitthestageoflife,andour children and their childrenremain behind to tell the story of ourlives. Christ’s storywas precisely likethat, and even more than that.

Hewasborn,helived,hedied,andhe was resurrected from the dead.And his followers from different

denominations the world over aretellingthestoryoftheircommonmas-ter as they seek to emulate him, andbe like him and represent him in theEarth. One can’t but celebrate thestoryof thisancientJesuwhoactuallycemented his family of Christianfollowers that are today spread allover the world, working in differentlanguages and operating withindifferent cultures.

I am fascinated by the dramaticevents and way of thinking that ispromulgatedby thisChristwhostart-ed and sustained this divine missionbefore and after he had died a physi-cal death on the cross, and buried forthreedays inaccordancewithproph-esy.

Hence he is worshipped, talkedabout and his representatives arepreachingandsinginghispraisesandhonour to the glory of his father, thealmighty God.

Why so muchdrama in the storyof Jesus Christ ?

NGIBEnenhlanhlaemasontweniam-balwa adlule okulalela intshumayeloeyethulwe ngomunye wabefundisiabadalaosezibekaphansi izintambo,obeshumayela ngobuholi.

UMfu Vido Nyobole ongunobhalajikelelewebandlalamaWeseli, iMeth-odist Church of Southern Africa(MCCSA), usemkhakheni walaba be-fundisi abangagcini ngokusabisaabantu ngokuthi bayosha esihogwe-ni uma bengakholwa, nokuthi bayo-hlala eduze komdali uma bephendu-ka benze okulungileyo.

Kodwa uyile nhlobo ebamba iq-haza ekucebiseni abantu ngoku-fanele bakwenze besanyathela

kuwona lona omagada ahlabayo.Abaningibayalazi iqhazaalibam-

bile ezinhlelweni zokuthuthukiswakomphakathi (community devel-opment), nangesikhathi ey-ingxenye yekhomishiniyamaqiniso nokubuyisana(truth and reconciliationcommission).

Ubeshumayela nge-sihlava esibulala abaholisokuzicabangela bonakuqala ngaphambikokucabangela abantuababaholayo. Uthe izintozimapeketwane kanjenanje ezweni ngenxa yokuzi-cabangela kwabaholi.

Okubi kakhulu, ngokushokwakhe, ukuthi abaholi bavameukuthanda ukuhola abantubakaNkulunkulu bona bebe benga-holwa umoya kaNkulunkulu. Utheukuhola abantu ngentando kaNku-lunkulu, ukwenza yonke into nge-qiniso.

Le ntshumayelokaMfu. Nyoboleingihlabe

umxhwele kakhulu ngoba ukubaabaholi bayalithanda iqiniso, ngabekunokuthula emhlabeni. Iqiniso ali-hambisani nomhobholo, amanga,ukukhohlisana, inhliziyo embinokungabinandabanomakhelwane.

Iningi lalezi zinto zihlala obalazithi bha uma sekufike isikhathisokhetho.

Sesikesashokulengosiyimasisazozibona izimanga zoth-ando olusha, sizwenezethembiso esihlale siz-izwa minyaka uma seku-sondele ukhetho, luneleludlule kuthi nya. Esik-

hundleni salokhosibone uku-qhubekakwegebephakathi

kwabadla izambane likapondo na-badla imbuya ngothi.

Okunye okubuhlungu ukuthikubonakala sengathi kunabantuabahlale belindele ukukhohliswanokukhohliseka.

Kukhona abasakholwa wukuthiuDkt. Mamphela Rampheleucabangela umphakathi nomaududulwa wubu ‘mina’?

Kwasayena uHelen Zille, ongum-holiweDemocraticAlliance(DA),ulit-shengisani izwe ngezinhloso zakhe,ikakhulukazi eyoku ‘thanda’ abamn-yama.

Asiqhubiubandlululokodwakun-ezinto ezingeke zizitshwe ngoba ku-balekelwa i ‘racism in reverse’.

Izindaba ezibikwa oKhozini FM,zokuxoshwa kwesilomo uLinda ‘MrMagic’ Sibiya, ngezinye ezithuse,zabuye zadumaza abantu abaningikangangoba abaningi abakukholwaokubikwa ngaye. Sengathi imi-phumela yophenyo ingangadumazamuntu.

Njengobasitheubuholiobuhlebu-hambisananenhlonipho,ngabesiya-ligwema iqinisoumasingayigxeki in-dlela aziphathe ngayo uMnu.

Fikile Mbalula ekhwela ezehlelakubadlali beqembu lesizwe iBafanaBafana?

Yenabaninje?Akusiyena loosan-da kuba nenkinga kaziphu njengobaesekwazi ukugxeka abadlali beBafa-na Bafana abahluleke emizamweniyokukhuphula igama leNingizimuAfrika?

UMfu. Nyobole uthe: “Abaholi ku-fanele baqinisekise ukuthi ababap-hathikabiabanyeabantu.Mabahlalebenz a okuhle kwabanye

abantu.”

U‘mina’ ulibulele izwe

GUY VEZIguy.vezi@witness.co.za

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ECHO MY ECHO SOAPIESGENERATIONSISABEL is horrified by what she witnessesat the fight. Priska doesn’t realise she’s be­ing played for information. Senzo catchessomeone reading his journal. Ngamla findsout about MJ’s new ‘hobby’. Phumelelefinally gets the scoop she was looking for.Ruby wants to prove she still has what ittakes. Khethiwe is scandalised by what shesees in the newspaper. Patrick finally getshis revenge on Xolani.Cosmo is intrigued when a powerful playershows up at the fight. A security guardcatches Senzo in the act. Scott warnsPriska to keep her mouth shut. Jason iscaught off guard by a shock revelation.Ngamla is frustrated when the woman hewants plays hard to get. MJ tells Bianca hisbig secret. Ruby is horrified when her dirtylaundry is aired in public.

ISIDINGOFRANK searches in vain for his son as Juliangives Calvin a terrifying ultimatum. WillBrad go through with his on­air apology?Agnes discovers that FacePage has itsuses, but can she admit her change of heartto Zeb? Calvin risks everything to let Frankknow what’s happened to him. Barkersquares up with Bradley in his tussle withFrank and Benjamin. Zeb secretly reachesout to an old flame on the internet. Juliandecides it is time he got what he is owedand Frank gets the call to action. Bradleydeals with the fallout from his provocativeapologythepreviousday.Zebfindsthathisventureintosocialmediamakeslifepoten­tially complicated.The silence from Calvin’s kidnappers isfinally broken. Barker has a secret plan forBradley. Zeb finds that cyberspace is notthe private space he thought it was. Frankdecidestogoitalonewithhandingovertheransom money, but Eddie insists this is adangerous mistake. Brad’s suspension islifted, but then a mysterious journaliststarts looking for trouble. Lerato is deter­mined to find out if Zeb is hiding somethingfrom Agnes.

SCANDALDESPERATE to get out of the increasinglytightening grip of his past and attempts tosave his brother, a guilt­ridden Kila makesa rash decision. Lerumo phones Anzani andwhat he hears on the other end of the linehas him asking himself some serious ques­tions.

Maletsatsi makes a shocking discoverywhich forces her and Palesa into a confron­tation with someone who is dear to bothof them. Anzani returns from Venda withanother bombshell in her lap, and makesa resolution that disturbs Dorcas andstrikes Lerumo dumb. When Kila fails tomake the payment, Jafta makes an un­nerving declaration. Shakira bags a storywhich looks set to send Scandal! sales skyrocketing.Maletsatsi prays for guidance when shefinds out the crisis has escalated... andthen she acts! Without her knowledge,Anzani’s secret is becoming a lot less con­tained than she’d like it to be. With theNcgobo brothers’ crisis threatening to de­rail her business, a desperate Maletsatsiseeks help from a controversial source.Dorcas receives a call from someone whois very interested in both Anzani and Leru­mo. Shakira is forced to scramble to put outfires.

MUVHANGOTHANDAZA returns to work. The wholefamily turns against Susan. Lerumo de­cides whether he will accept the positionas chairperson of the board. Lerumo tellsKhomotjo what he has decided to do.Teboho gets a nasty surprise. Vho­Ma­khadzi insists that Susan be stripped of theregency. Mulimisi makes a staggering an­nouncement, approved by Nethathe.Have Khomotjo and Tumelo lost againstLerumo and Nandi? MORITI arrives in townand drops a bombshell on Lerumo’s lap.Pfuluwani pretends to support Susan.Moriti urges Lerumo to marry Khomotjo.Teboho is determined to land the cleaningtender at the local clinic.

RHYTHM CITYMILES and Victoria react to a nasty articledetailing their relationship. Lerato triesdesperately to get ahead in the music busi­ness. David pressurises Jimmy into doingevil deeds for him. Lucilla finds a verysuspicious document belonging toDH. Lucilla manages to convinceherself that DH’sappointment with anestate agent meanshe is getting itchyfeet.Jimmy sneaksnto jail. Thesecond press

report on Miles’s private life is even moredistorted than the first one. Lerato is pan­icking about her big performance at Kilo­watt. David is slightly freaked out whenJimmy proves himself to be an enthusiastickiller. DH learns that Wu is dead.Lucilla tries to persuade DH to stop digginginto Wu’s death. Stefanie plants a listeningdevice into Lu’s bag. Miles wakes up to dis­cover that Victoria is gone. DH invites Lucil­la to come and see the house that he haschosen for them. Miles struggles to declarehis feelings for Victoria. Lerato feels humili­atedwhenshecleansupvomitinthemen’stoilet at Kilowatt.

DAYS OF OUR LIVESNICOLE asks Chloe to be her maid­of­hon­our. Bo asks Victor to call the governor tomake sure Hope doesn’t go back to prison.Taylor and E.J. make an impression on eachother but neither gets the others name.Kate tells Melanie that getting custody ofParker is a packaged deal with getting backtogether with Philip.Maggie is nothappy to

hear that Brady took Titan from Victor.Impostor Rafe freaks out when Allie tellshim he bought the wrong cookies. Melanietells Philip she wants to get back together.Chad applies for another job at ChezRouge. Rafe makes it back to his apart­ment to see impostor Rafe and Sami mak­ing out. Gabi and Will go on a Valentine’sDay date.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFULSTEFFY’S world crumbles all around herwhen she witnesses Hope and Liam in themidst of a passionate encounter. Taylorlearns of a secret that Steffy is keeping andpromises to keep it to herself. When Hopetells her mother about the day that shespent with Liam, Brooke warns her daugh­ter not to get her hopes up. Brooke paysa visit to Liam to ask him to make a finaldecision between Hope and Steffy.Bill finds out the hard way that Katie hasput an end to his drinking even though henever agreed to it. Pam goes out of her way

to be there for Eric during his grieving, butshe learns that she is doing more

harm than good. Brooke givesKatie marital advice and then

arranges for her sister andBill to have a romantic get­

away. Steffy wonders ifshe still has a future with

Liam and fears losinghim to Hope once

again.Bill and Katieshare a much­needed eveningtogether alone in

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PHOTO: SUPPLIEDKevin Smith plays Frank Xavier in Isidingo.

Tatham ArtGallery DiaryTatham Art Gallery weekly diary fromFriday, 7 February to Friday, 14 Febru­ary 2014Gallery open from 10 am to 5 pm,Tuesday to Sunday.Please note: The Gallery’s parkingentrance is back to Commercial (ChiefAlbert Luthuli) road. The temporaryentrance from Longmarket ( Langali­balele) road is now closed, but can beused as an exit.The upstairs galleries, including the

International Prints Gallery, have beenrehung with old favourites.* Friday 7 February: 2pm to 5pm­ Art Class registration. R60 permonth.* Saturday 8 February: 10am to3pm ­ Cafe Tatham open* Sunday 9 February: 10.30am ­Generous Friends Exhibition opens inSchreiner GalleryAt 11:.0am ­ Concert with ChristopherDuigan and Joanna Frankel.* Sunday 9 February: 5pm ­Threads (Main Gallery) closes* Tuesday 11 February: 2pm to4pm ­ Library open* Wednesday 12 February:2.30pm to 4.30pm ­ Artist Forum* Friday 14 February: 2.30pm to4.30pm – Art ClassLooking forward:Sunday 9 February: Your lastopportunity to see Threads (MainGallery).For further inquiries, phone PinkyMadlabane­Nkabinde (EducationOfficer) at 033 3922 811.

Generousfriendsexhibition atcity gallery

THE Tatham Art Gallery is readyingitself for the opening of the generousfriends exhibition at its SchreinerGallery this Sunday, 9 February at10.30am.In a press release, gallery spokesper­son Kobie Venter said that the openingspeakers will be Brendan Bell andChristopherDuigan, andthatthe exhi­bition runs until 25 May 2014 at 5pm.Safe parking will be available from theentrance in Chief Albert Luthuli street(Commercial Road).Venter said that since 1984, theFriends of the Tatham Art Gallery (Fo­tag), through its generous fund raisingefforts, has assisted the gallery toacquire art works for its permanentcollection.“This has occurred particularly at thetimes when funding from theMsunduzi Municipality for the pur­chase of art works has been reducedor cut altogether,” said Venter.Some of the works on display arerecent acquisitions, such as oil paint­ings by Heather Gourlay­Conynghamand photographic prints by KudzanaiChiurai. ­ Supplied.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDThe Angel Gabriel (woodensculpture) by JacksonHlongwane.

U’Friji’ ukhalangokuvalelwaamathubaECHO REPORTERUMCULI wasendaweni yase-Azaleaowaziwa ngo‘Friji’ uJeffrey Xuluukhala ngokukhishwa inyumbazaneozakwabo emculweni, kulandelaukuhambisa kwakhe isipho sosukulokuzalwa kuloyo owayengumon-gameli ongasekho uMnu. NelsonMandela ngo 2010.

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ECHO

SOUTH African football long left ICU,resides at cemetery ­ Sipho Kekana.It is only the likes of Fikile Mbalula thatthink our game is in a healthy state. Theyneed to be forgiven for ignorance ontechnical­tactical issues.However, he has no right to ridicule ourfootballers while there are no facilities inthe townships. I think his office is as guiltyas all of us on the state of football in thiscountry.Gordon Igesund must take full responsibil­ity for the performance of Bafana Bafana.It is interesting to note excuses comingfrom all corners about reasons of poorperformance.Generally, white football coaches aretreated differently in South Africa. Ishudder to think if it was Steve Kompela,for instance, who had been in charge ofBafana Bafana. He would have been calledall kinds of names.It is about time that people are judged ontheir talents and capacity instead of race/political connections.South Africa is a democracy and peopleneed to be treated with decency. Theminister had no business calling our foot­

ballers ‘a bunch of losers’. How many timeshas he himself failed in life?Great sports people are the product ofgreat sports leaders. Mediocrity in footballpoints to mediocrity in both our SportsDepartment and Safa. Players cannotdevelop themselves – they need capableleadership.It is not possible to raise the dead. A newbeginning is needed. I have doubts if SouthAfrican football will get better. The thingis that we do not take ourselves seriously.You find people with no history in playingand coaching football at a decent leveloccupying technical positions.It can only happen in South Africa that youhave women as technical directors’ andtechnical committee chairpersons. Thesad reality is that politics plays a role inmost of our decisions.South African footballers are victims ofpoor football administration and educa­tion. The likes of Mr Igesund have beencoaching for many decades in this country.If they were really as good as most wantus to believe, they would have players inChampions League teams. A coach’s job isto educate and develop players.This process does not end at the age of16/17 years. It is ongoing until you retirefrom playing the game.Lastly, instead of criticising players andother people, it is important that we alltake responsibility for the state of footballin this country.This includes leaders at government level,Safa, club, school, communities levels andparents.Problems have never solved themselves.We need to learn the importance of doingthe work and talking less.Unzima lo mthwalo!

Mediocreplayers areour failures

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and retrieves data and information for reports and statistics.Prepare and confirm meetings.

SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANTCSE031736

VAC NO: CSE07/14SALARYR155 838.88 – R175 368.29 p.a. (B5)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Grade 12• 3-5 years’ experience as a library assistant in a public library• Computer literacy• A valid code EB driver’s license would be an advantageKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Performs activities, procedures and outcomes associated with

the provision of a comprehensive information, cultural andrecreational services to the community

• Communicates and executes specific procedural applicationsassociated with the dissemination of information

• Co-ordinates specific activities associated with promotingreader awareness and interest and provides information tousers

• Performs specific administrative and reporting requirementswhich include managing and processing library membership

INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICESCHARGEHAND (WATER)

ISF021230VAC NO: ISF01/14

SALARYR195 037.96 – R218 248.09 p.a. (C2)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Trade Tested Artisan Plumber• At least 3 years relevant post qualification experience including

water maintenance management and supervision of staff• A valid code EC driver’s license with PrDp• The successful applicant will be required to perform standby

dutiesKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Reporting to the Foreman (Water)• Provision of guidelines and instructions to subordinates,

planning, scheduling, monitoring and implementation of workprogrammes and procedures

• The successful candidate will furthermore be responsible forinteracting with other units to facilitate isolation, disconnection,co-coordinating the installation of hydrants and laying ofwater pipes and the completion of internal transactionaldocumentation including time sheets, log sheets and progressreports, including updating and liaising with Call Centre/Dispatch clerks

• Locating and restoring water faults (burst mains, leaks, meterleaks etc)

FOREMAN (WATER- REACTIVE MAINTENANCE)ISF021229

VAC NO: ISF02/14SALARYR218 248.09 – R257 334.61 p.a. (C3)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Trade Tested Artisan Plumber/ Fitter• At least 5 years relevant post qualification experience- of

which 1 year must be in water maintenance management andsupervision of staff

• Computer literacy - competent in Excel, Access and MS word• A valid code EB driver’s license• The successful candidate will be required to perform standby

dutiesKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Reporting to the Superintendent (Water)• Provision of guidelines and instructions to subordinates,

planning, scheduling, monitoring and implementation of workprogrammes and procedures

• Completion of investigative reports, carrying out of siteinspections

• Monitoring resource requirements and design specification• Prioritizing routine and emergency jobs, including updating

and liaising with the Call Centre/ Dispatch Clerks• Locating and restoring water faults (burst mains, leaks, meter

leaks, etc)• Checking and approving completed work• Compiling and submitting reports as well as attending

meetings and liaising with the public.

PLUMBER/ FITTER (WATER & SANITATION) 2 POSTS1SF021231/33

VAC NO: IS03/14SALARYR165 449.48 – R195 037.96 p.a. (C1)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Trade tested Plumber/ Fitter plus 2 years experience in a

Municipal/ Industrial plumbing environment with steel, PVC,Fiber Cement, HDPE pipes of various diameters

• A valid code EB driver’s license• Supervision of staff and able to complete internal

documentation including Registers as per Occupational Healthand Safety Act on machinery and pumps, Time sheets, Jobcards and Progress/ Productivity reports

• Must be prepared to be on standby and to work overtime andwork in all weather conditions.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Co-ordinate and perform specific plumbing/ fitting activities

during installation, maintenance and repair works, includingsupervision of subordinates with specific reference to jobplanning

• Health and Safety and quality control as well as site visits,assessment of installation and structure requirements,checking for seals and joints, reporting of defects to the ChargeHand, conducting of tests to establish functionality of valves,flow meter etc and recording the outcome

• Checking on the availability of resources, overseeing theoperating of hand held equipment, laying of pipes and thepreparation of areas for installation as well the alignment ofsections and tightening of coupling and elbows.

FITTER/ TURNER (WATER & SANITATION)ISF021417

VAC NO: ISF04/14SALARYR165 449.48 – R195 037.96 p.a. (C1)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

• Trade tested Fitter and Turner• 2 years relevant experience in a similar environment• A valid code EB driver’s license• Must be able to supervise staff and complete internal

documentation (including registers- as per Occupational Healthand Safety Act on machinery and pumps, time sheets, jobcards and progress/productivity reports

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Responsible for coordinating and performing tasks associated

with providing a Fitting and machining service for the Waterand Sanitation Support Services section

• Supervision of subordinates with specific reference to jobplanning, Health and Safety quality control

• Repair and installation of level control valves and pumps• Please Note• Must be prepared to be on standby and to work overtime if

required

MANAGER: INSTALLATION AUDITAND SERVICE INSTALLATIONS

VAC NO: ISF05/14SALARYR286 445.39 – R317 888.15 p.a. (D1)A 10% scarce skills allowance is payable subject to certainconditionsQUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• National Diploma or National (N) Diploma Electrical and at

least 3 years relevant post qualification experience in thecustomer services section of the electrical supply industryassociated with customer services. Installation audits andservice installations. Btech/Bsc Engineering will be an addedadvantage.

• 1 year experience in management.• A valid code EB driver’s licenseKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Prepare, motivate and implement annual operational budget

and a 5 year capital budget plan.• Institute controls for effective and optimum utilization of

human, material and financial resources.• Plan, evaluate and approve Customer Service, Installation

Audits and Service Installations implementation programmes.• Optimize performance of the department through the

development of sound relationship with internal and externalcustomers.

• Interpret developmental requirements against the capacity andcapability of the department to accomplish immediate, shortand longer term service delivery objectives.

• Prepare and present to the Manager: Customer Service,revenue budget, forward plans, strategic intent andinterventions designed to drive transformation within theorganization.

• Address technical issues with clients, by providing informationand advice on Customer Service, Installation and ServiceInstallation.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (CIVIL)ISF021038

VAC NO: ISF06/14SALARYR317 888.15 – R334 748.14 p.a. (D2)A 10% scarce skills allowance is payable subject to certainconditionsQUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Grade 12 with BSc Degree/BTech Degree in Civil Engineering

3 year’s relevant post qualification experience in Roadsplanning, design and programming. Registered or eligible forregistration with the Engineering Council of South Africa

• A valid code EB driver’s license

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Responsible for the overall planning and design of roads and

storm-water facilities.• Produce planning reports and implementation programmes for

roads and storm-water,• Have input to IDP and spatial development planning.• Further duties include the development of planned maintenance

programmes, coordination and control of the development ofasset management plans for roads infrastructure.

• Prepare and collate contract and tender documentation as wellas the evaluation thereof and the preparation.

• Submit and present reports to Senior Management and CouncilStanding Committees.

CHIEF TECHNICIANEQUIPMENT TESTING MV&HV PROTECTION

ISF021700VAC NO: ISF07/14

SALARYR286 445.39 – R317 888.15 p.a. (D1)A 10% scarce skills allowance is payable subject to certainconditionsQUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Grade 12 with National Diploma (Electrical HV) or equivalent

qualification.• 3 years relevant experience in Electricity distribution industry

associated with MV&HV protection, commissioning andtesting.

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with theEngineering Council of South Africa

• A valid code EB driver’s license

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Manages the key performance areas and result indicators

associated with MV&HV Protection, Commissioning and testby implementing policies and procedures.

• Optimize performance of the department through developmentof sound relationship with internal and external clients.Interpretation of developmental requirements against thecapacity and capability of the department to accomplishimmediate, short and longer term service delivery objectives.

MANAGER: LV WORKS AND NEW PROJECT PLANNINGISF021456

VAC NO: ISF08/14SALARYR286 445.39 – R317 888.15 p.a. (D1)A 10% scarce skills allowance is payable subject to certainconditionsQUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Grade 12 with BSc Engineering Degree / BTech in Electrical

Engineering (HV) or equivalent• 3 years relevant post qualification experience in a planning and

design environment.• Ability to convert innovative ideas into practical solutions• 1 year experience at Management level• A valid code EB driver’s license• Registration or eligible for registration with the Engineering

Council of South AfricaKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Responsible for providing design and layout expertise to

Planning section in their formulation of network and projectplans

• Produce preliminary designs for various elements of theproject, ensuring the coordination of technical requirementsbetween various functional groups to produce detail designswhich are in line with the approved preliminary designs.

• Analyze existing reticulation and electrification system in termsof present and future load requirements and provide input intothe annual update of the Network and Business plans.

• Initiate, design and project manage electrification projects• Manage subordinates, equipment and material

SENIOR CLERK (ROADS)ISF021017

VAC NO: ISF09/14SALARYR139 345.04 – R155 838.88 (B4)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Grade 12 and 18 months relevant experience including dealing

with public.• A valid code EB driver’s license.• Computer literacy – competent in MS Word and ExcelKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• The incumbent will be responsible for investigating,

researching and reporting public liability and insurance claimsagainst Council.

• Investigate general enquiries, internal and external.• Communicate with relevant operations staff on technical issues• General correspondence, administrative and clerical duties.

MECHANICCSP040335

VAC NO: IS10/14SALARYR195 037.96 – R218 248.09 p.a. (C2)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Trade tested Diesel/Petrol Mechanic.• A valid code EB driver’s license• A valid Code C/EC1 driver`s license with a PrDP will be an

advantage.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Repairs and maintenance of Council`s plant, equipment and

vehicles.• Carry out repairs on a stand roster as and when required• The successful candidate will be required to provide his/her

own tools.

FINANCEMANAGER: TENDER DOCUMENTS & PAYMENTS

MM0000070VAC NO: FIN01/14

SALARYR456 334.32 – R503 906.93 p.a. (DU)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• B Degree in Administration/ B Tech in Contracts/ Financial

Management- NQF level 6• 5-7 years management experience at a senior level in the

Procurement field• A valid code EB driver’s licenseKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Management of all aspects of contracts• Managers the key performance areas and result indicators

associated with the Contracts• Policy Enforcement and monitoring functionality by

implementing policies and procedures, investigating trendsand current techniques and reporting on the appropriatenessand benefits, and interpretation of developmental requirementsagainst the capacity and capability of the department toaccomplish immediate, short and long term service deliveryobjectives.

CHIEF ACCOUNTANTFIN050016

VAC NO: FIN02/14SALARYR456 334.32 – R503 906.93 p.a. (DU)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Grade 12 with B.Comm Degree (major in Accounting) or

Diploma (major in Accounting) or equivalent (NQF level 6)with 5 years experience in Payroll of which 3 years must bemanagement level

• Computer literacy and knowledge of Payroll Software(knowledge of Payday will be an added advantage)

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Plan, organise and manage the operations and activities of

centralized Payroll function, ensures that all council employeesincluding councilors are paid timeously, implementation oflaid down policies and procedures providing input into financeplanning

• Direct and execute accounting procedures and processesassociated with controlling the Payroll

• Ensure compliance with Payroll relevant legislations• Supervise employees, monitor activities, and satisfy reporting

requirements• Undertake duties on own initiative with little guidance

SUB ACCOUNTANTFIN050047

VAC NO: FIN03/14SALARYR165 449.48 - R195 037.96 p.a. (C1)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Grade 12 with National Diploma (Major in Accountant) or

equivalent qualification NQF level 5 with 3 years experience inthe creditors environment/ accounting environment dealingwith creditors (of which 2 years must be at supervisory level

• Computer literacy in MS Office and knowledge of PromiSaccounting system

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS/ COMPETENCIES• Co-ordinate and control activities associated with payment to

creditors• Check creditors reconciliations, supervise staff, ensure that all

activities of the section are performed in relation to laid downpolicies and procedures

• Attend to queries related to creditors payments, reconcile thecreditors age analysis to general ledger,

• Deputize for the Accountant in his/her present

CLERK 1 (3 POSTS)FIN050033/36/38

VAC NO: FIN04/14SALARYR120 293.59 – R139 345.04 p.a. (B3)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Higher Certificate/ Advanced National Certificate (with

Accounting) or NQF level 5 with Accounting• 1 to 2 years experience in creditors section dealing with

payments• Computer literacy – competent in MS Office Software• Working knowledge of Local Government Finance will be an

added advantageKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Undertake reconciliation of creditors accounts• Processing of payments to creditors in terms of MFMA• Performing of clerical duties as signed by supervisor• Attend to queries from suppliers and internal departments

SUPERVISORFIN050061

VAC NO: FIN05/14SALARYR139 345.04 – R155 838.88 p.a. (B4)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Grade 12 and 18 months relevant experience that includes

dealing with members of the public.• Computer literacyKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide a customer service to multi-metered, commercial anddomestic sites within the City.

• Monitor the condition of the meters and activate specificmaintenance sequences when required.

• Coordinate specific administrative and reporting requirementsin the Section.

• Disseminate functional and operational information on theimmediate objectives and current developments, problems andconstrains.

• Coordinate and control the tasks activities of personnel andallocates and prioritizes outcomes.

CASHIERFIN050231

VAC NO: FIN06/14SALARYR105 653.78 – R120 293.59 p.a. (B2)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Grade 12 plus six months experience.• Computer literacy• Must have ability to deal with large sums of cash and must be

customer focused.• Ability to work under pressure especially at month ends.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Receiving payments from the public and issuing receipts.• Balancing monies, cheques and preparing of deposit slips for

banking.• Maintaining a safe and secure system of the safekeeping of

cash, cheques and other forms of payments.• Filing and other administrative functions relating to receipting

and delegated by the Supervisor/Manager

ACCOUNTANTFIN050252

VAC NO: FIN07/14SALARYR218 248.09 – R257334.61 p.a. (C3)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Grade 12 with B.Com/B-Finance or Cost Accounting (NQF

Level 5)2 -3 years budgeting and accounting experience. Thecoordinative and reporting requirements associated with thispost require an in-depth application of the procedure.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Provide information for the compiling of the Budget,

Management Accounting and Activity Based Costingenhancement and activity plans.

• Coordinate the recording and processing procedures of theBudget Management Accounting and Activity Based Costingsection.

• Update and maintain records/ information related to Budgeting, Management Accounting and Activity Based Costingfunctions.

MANAGER: CREDITORSFIN050014

VAC NO: FIN08/14SALARYR456 334.32 – R503 906.93 p.a. (DU)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Grade 12 with B.Comm Degree (Majoring in Accounting)/

equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6).• Must have 4 – 6 years experience in the creditor’s environment/

accounting environment dealing with creditors of which 4years must be at Management level.

• Computer literacy in MS Office and knowledge of Promisaccounting system.

• Must be in possession of Code EB (08) drivers’ license.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Responsible for planning, organizing and managing the

operations and activities of centralized creditors function.• Ensures that all creditors are paid timeously• Implement laid down policies and procedures providing input

into financial planning.• Directing and executing accounting procedures and processes

associated with controlling creditors accounts.• Supervise employees, monitors activities and satisfies

reporting requirements.• Undertake duties on own initiative with little guidance.

CONTRACTS ADMIN OFFICERMM0000074

VAC NO: FIN09/14SALARYR218 248.09 – R257334.61 p.a. (C3)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• B Comm degree in Supply Chain Management/ National

Diploma in Purchasing management/ Certificate in Purchasingor Logistical Management- NQF Level 4

• Computer literacy (MS Office application)• 2 years relevant experience• Computer literacy• A valid driver’s licenseKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Coordinates and controls the procurement of materials/ items/

products and services, adhering to specific performanceoutcomes related to fair, equitable, transparent, competitiveand cost effective service, and undertakes clerical activities/tasks associated with checking, verifying, updating, completingand submitting documentation, forms and schedules, inkeeping with the Supply Chain Management Regulations

• Compilation of contract/ bidding documents, development ofservice level agreements

CORPORATE SERVICESINTERPRETER/ TRANSLATOR

SG010069VAC NO: CS01/14

SALARYR230 780.30 – R301 843.81 p.a. (CU)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• National Diploma in Translation/Interpretation NQF Level 6• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a similar environment• Computer literacy- all office applications• Good command of English and one of the African languages,

preferably isiZuluKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Providing simultaneous and delayed interpretation into a

requested official language• Translating all relevant official documents including but not

limited to minutes, agenda reports, notices bylaws and policies• Compile agendas and attend to all relevant committee logistics• Report to the responsible officials any malfunctioning of the

interpretation equipment and issue register for earphonesdistributed

SECRETARIATE MANAGERSG010050

VAC NO: CS02/14SALARYR456 334.32 – R503 906.9 p.a. (DU)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12• Degree in Public Administration (NQF level 7)• Supervisory and reporting requirements associated with

this post requires in dept understanding and knowledge oflegislation requirements, acceptable practices and procedurespertaining to committee functions

• 2-3 years experience in a similar environment or have workedin a municipality

• A valid code EB driver’s licenseKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Must be able to manage the functions to ensure smooth

service to customers and council by allocating specific tasksto staff members in order to achieve the planned goals set out,ensuring agendas, compiling of minutes by committee officersare prepared timeously

• Assisting committee officers with regards to queries toexecuting their duties, approving and rejecting all annual sickleave forms for staff

• Complying and planning a yearly, monthly and weeklycalendars for meetings

• Canvassing budgetary requirements to the section inconsultation with staff and aligning these to IDP of the council

• Compiling reports for council and the Process Manager toaccount for over expenditure

• The incumbent must be able to supervise and control staff thatare under him/ her and control tasks/ activities associated withcontrolling personnel performance, productivity and discipline

MANAGER TECHNICAL SERVICESVAC NO: CS03/14

SALARYR456 334.32 – R503 906.93 p.a. (DU)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Bachelor’s Degree in ICT• 5 years’ extensive experience in the computer industry with at

least 2 years in management role.• Experience in networks, exposure to LAN WAN and mainframe

environment• A thorough understanding of networking principles and

operations are further requirements.• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and deal with

customers and suppliers at all levels.• A valid code EB driver’s license (not mentioned)KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Implement new ICT infrastructure, based on new business

requirements and technological developments• Run the systems within the Technical Services by guaranteeing

the availability and integrity• Support the end users in using these systems• Set up project planning and execution of these plans• Monitor and optimize a professional service-organization by

managing the ITIL –processes, incident, problems, change andcomplain management.

• Create, maintain and monitor the relationship with externalservice providers to optimize the use of external serviceknowledge at minimum costs.

• Manage and control the operational budget of TechnicalServices

• Achieve cost effective ICT Infrastructure.

SAFETY SUPERVISORVAC NO: CS04/14

SALARYR195 037.96 – R218 248.09 p.a. (C2)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• National Diploma in Safety Management/10 Credits towards

such a Diploma or SAMTRAC.• Extensive experience in the Safety field.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Develop, implement and monitor safety, health and

environmental management programmes• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act

and its regulations

OCCUPATIONAL ENROLLED NURSING ASSISTANT5004001

VAC NO: CS05/14SALARYR120 293.59 – R139 345.04 p.a. (B3)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Grade 12• Enrolled as a Nursing Assistant• Be registered with SANC.• 12-18 months experience in a Occupational Health

Environment• An understanding and knowledge of generally acceptable

health care practices and proceduresKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Responsible for the execution of clinical treatment procedures

in accordance with laid down guidelines, statutory Health andMedicine dispensing regulation and specific codes associatedwith the profession

• Assist win procedural nursing duties with regards toOccupational Health, illness and injury and control infectiousdiseases and participates in Occupational Health & Safetyawareness initiatives

• Providing support with information distribution, demonstrationand counseling in order to ensure that objectives related toaffordable, accessible and cost

• Provides support to professional nursing personnel in respectof specific applications associated with the provision oftreatment for the Occupational Health Services

• The delivery of awareness and educational programmes onclinical approaches to safe and Healthy living to employees

• Perform administrative duties associated with the updating ofclinical records

PRINTING ARTISANSGH010102

VAC NO: CS06/14SALARYR195 037.96 – R218 248.09 p.a. (C2)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Appropriate level of secondary qualification- NQF level 4• Trade Tested as a lithographer/ photo-lithographer artisan• Computer literate in office applications and packages

associated to the printing industry• 3-4 Printing experience• A valid code EB driver’s licenseKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Co-ordinate and control specific sequences associated with

operating the lithographic/ numbering equipment within thedepartment

• Co-ordinate the operating sequences of the off/ set printingmachinery

• Provides a printing function which includes printing on varioussizes of printing material and substrates

• Must be able to conduct him/ herself in a professional mannerand adhere to all the printing rules and regulations

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR - ICTCSP040065

VAC NO: CS07/14SALARYR195 037.96 – R218 248.09 p.a. (C2)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Diploma or Degree in Information Technology (DBA) or MCDBA• 3 years’ experience in SQL Database Administration• Skills required in• SQL Server 2005 or later• Database Administration• Database Tuning• Database Management

• A valid code EB driver’s license

• Develops methodologies for the on-going assessment ofdatabase performance and the identification of problem areas

• Develops security scheme(s) for the database environment, aswell as assisting in disaster recovery if necessary

• Effectively managing capacity and assist with capacity planning• Providing technical support for the database environment

including overseeing the development and organization of thedatabases

• Assessment and implementation of new technologies, andproviding Information Technology with a long-term perspectiveon the relationship of database technology to the businessopportunities facing the company

• Quality assurance entails compiling and implementing relevantdatabase policies, processes, procedures, and projects andensures that they are effectively executed.

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORCSP040054

VAC NO: CS08/14SALARY

R218 248.09 – R257 334.61 p.a. (C3)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• ND: Information Technology or MCSE, MCITP, N+ or relevant

qualifications• Minimum of 4 years working experience in the management of

Windows Server environment• A valid code EB driver’s licenseKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Coordinating the implementation of procedures, systems

and controls related to the receiving, updating and recordingof Systems applications and activities associated with theMunicipality’s Windows network servers

• Controlling the Windows operating system and add-oninfrastructure support products, ensuring the integrity of allserver computer operating systems.

• Implementing new software releases, applying ad hocupgrades/ patches to the operating system and liaising withthe computer supplier’s technical staff to coordinate systemupgrades

• Monitoring the diagnostic and performance reports/ journalsand support/ maintenance database to anticipate potentialproblems

• Coordinating the daily status of the enquiry service, ensuringavailability of the communications network, controlling accessand monitoring/ maintaining hardware e.g. workstations,network cables, devices, etc

• Coordinating and allocating system resources, according tothe systems operating requirements, validating requests andavailability.

CORPORATE BUSINESS UNITIDP MANAGER

MM030107VAC NO: CBU01/14

SALARYR456 334.32 – R503 906.93 p.a. (DU)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Relevant tertiary qualification (B Degree or equivalent)- NQF

level 6• 3-4 years relevant experience• The need for interpretation and understanding of strategic

objectives, procedures and principles in Local Government• A valid code EB driver’s license (not mentioned)KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Manage the functional key performance areas, processes and

procedures associated with planning, drafting and review of theIntegrated Development Plan

• Interpreting and aligning objectives towards theaccomplishment of specific outcomes and reporting on theapplication, intervention and achievement of developmentalinitiative according to the vision strategies and policies of theIntegrated Development initiative in the interest of the localcommunity promoting sustainable development aimed atimproving quality of life

• Identify with the broad Integrated Development strategy anddefine/ address critical requirement to facilitates servicedelivery planning and objectives

• Co-ordinates key requirement associated with the formulationand/ or review of the Integrated Development Plan

• Analyses and evaluates the organisation’s performance againstspecific objectives and deliverables encapsulated in Plan

MANAGER: RISK ASSESSMENTMM0000163

VAC NO: CBU02/14SALARYR456 334.32 – R503 906.93 p.a. (DU)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• B Comm. Degree or equivalent with Auditing and Accounting

as Majors• 5 years’ experience in risk advisory and internal auditing• Computer literacy• Knowledge of local government legislation• Knowledge of GRAP standards• Honours B. Compt or equivalent will be an added advantage• Completed articles will be added advantage• A valid driver’s license• Certificate in Control Self Assessment will be an added

advantage.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Interpret the Unit’s strategy, develop actions plans, implement,

monitor and report on effective executive of such plans• Provide quality effective, effective, efficient and cost-effective

risk management function in the municipal council• Ensure efficient, effective and cost-effective utilization of

resources and proper management of risk assessment reports,risk management strategy and risk management reports withinthe budgetary and time parameters

• Supervise risk officers/ Champions in various departments andprovision of training and development thereof

• Observe protocol and maintain internal and external auditsynergies and manage stakeholder relationships in relation torisk management function

• Provide input to review and development of policies,procedures and risk management methodologies, monitor andenforce implement thereof.

MANAGER: MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONMM0000015

VAC NO: CBU03/14SALARYR563 870.96. (E1)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Diploma in Public Relations/ Marketing/ (NQF 6) in a relevant

qualification.• Computer Literacy – Office Applications.• 4-5 year’s relevant experience.• A valid code EB driver’s licenseKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Manage the development and implementation of the

municipality’s communications and marketing strategies• Manage the implementation of the Public Relations Framework

and Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act• Manage and coordinate the effective functioning of the

municipality’s call centre• Manage the development and implementation of the

municipality’s strategy on Batho Pele• Manage and develop the implementation of the Municipality’s

Corporate Identity Manual• Manage and develop the implementation of the Municipality’s

Marketing and Branding

• Drawing up IGR/Fundraising programmes• Coordinating the publication of approved information in the

community newspapers, mainstream newspapers and regionalradio stations

• Promoting sustainable tourism• Serves internal and external

INTERNAL AUDITORMM000012/13 (2 POSTS)

VAC NO: CBU04/14SALARYR218 248.09 – R257 334.61 p.a. (C3)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• B.Com Degree or equivalent with Auditing or Accounting as

Majors (NQF level 5)• 3-5 years’ experience in auditing• Computer literacy• Knowledge of Local Government legislation• Knowledge of GRAP standards• Valid drivers’ licence• Honours B.Com or equivalent will be an added advantage• Completed articles an added advantageKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Plan own activities and assist with the business risk analysis• Document information and transact flow• Perform audit testing using audit procedures• Evaluates business processes through identification of

risks and controls within the business processes, standardsoperating procedures or/ and policies and procedures

• Monitors daily performance of audit assignments to ensurequality and timeous delivery

• Review working paper files and draft audit reports prepared byjunior staff

• Monitors effective utilization of human resources onassignments

• Own development and staff training, development, supervisionand management of less experience staff.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICESPRINCIPAL LAND SURVEYOR

VAC NO: DS01/14SALARYR317 888.15 – R334 748.14 p.a. (D2)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• B.Sc./B.Tech (Survey) and Registration with the Council for

Professional and Technical Surveyors as a Professional LandSurveyor

• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience required, ofwhich at least 1 year must be at management level

• A valid code EB driver’s licenseKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• To plan, organize and coordinate the operations of cadastral• surveys in the Human Settlements Branch of Municipality• Liaise with the Land survey Branch Manager on• Management of cadastral and engineering survey matters• Coordinate submission of records to the Surveyors-General

CHIEF TECHNICIAN- CADASTRAL ADMINISF020166

VAC NO: DS02/14SALARYR286 445.39 – R317 888.15 p.a. (D1)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• National Higher Diploma/ Degree or equivalent in Land

Surveying (Cadastral) NQF level 5• 4-5 years relevant experience at Senior Technician level• Thorough knowledge of the SA Cadastral System and

subdivision of land, servitudes and other real rights, as well asthe KZN Planning and Development legislation.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Manages the Cadastral Administration Section of Land Survey

Branch• Co-ordinating Administrative Applications: Co-ordinate the

processes of subdivision and consolidation of land and otherCadastral administrative functions

• Supervision and control: Co-ordinates and controls the tasks/activities of personnel and allocates and prioritises outcomesto ensure compliance with legislative requirements anddeadlines.

PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN- CADASTRAL ADMINISF020168

VAC NO: DS03/14SALARYR230 780.30 – R301 843.81 p.a. (CU)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• National Higher Diploma/ Degree or equivalent in Land

Surveying (Cadastral) NQF level 5• Computer literacy- CAD/ GIS experience• 2-3 years relevant experience in Cadastral administration

functions• Thorough knowledge of the SA Cadastral System.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Assists and takes instructions from Chief Technician (Cadastral

Administration)• Co-ordinates, collates, monitors and process applications with

a Cadastral implication• Provides comments and clearance on applications from a

Cadastral perspective• Establishes system for processing such application to ensure

legal compliance and meeting of deadlines• Manages personnel and monitors outcomes to ensure

compliance.

MANAGER: BUILDING CONTROL & SIGNAGEISF020010

VAC NO: DS04/14SALARYR456 334.32 – R503 906.93 p.a. (DU)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Appropriate level of tertiary education• Architectural or Engineering qualification (NQF 6)• Code EB Driver’s license• Computer literacy – Office applications• 5- 7 years of relevant experienceKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Forward Planning - Identifies and defines the immediate,

short and long term objectives/plans associated with thedevelopment, administration and communication of BuildingControl & Advertising Signage

• Productivity/Performance and Personnel Management -Controls outcomes associated with utilization, productivity andperformance of subordinates within the section.

• Financial Control – Budget- Prepare capital and operatingestimate and controls expenditure against approved budgetallocations

• B Operational Management• Maintaining Service Delivery Standards - Manages and

controls the planning and operational efficiency of specificapproaches associated with delivery of core services (BuildingControl Signage Services).

• Communication/ Legal Procedures - Disseminates functionaland operational information on the immediate, short and longterm objectives and current developments, problems andconstraints

• Administration – Coordinates specific administrative andreporting requirements associated with the key performanceand result indicators of the functionality.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

THE MSUNDUZI MUNICIPALITYThe City of Choice hereby invites applications from competent,innovative and committed individuals for the following positions.The Municipality is committed to the aims of the Employment Equity Act.

HOUSING ASSISTANTISF020040

VAC NO: DS05/14SALARYR195 037.96 – R218 248.09 p.a. (C2)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Diploma in Real Estate or facilities management• Computer literacy- MS Office Applications• 1 to 2 years relevant experience• A valid driver’s EB driver’s license• Knowledge of matters relating management of rental real

estate and tenants administration• Understanding of the National Housing Code in relation to

the EDBS and EEDBS programs• The reporting and control requirements associated with this

post requires in depth understanding of the application ofthe relevant legislative prescripts

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Provides Administrative function pertaining to housing

applications in the Section• Issuing, receiving and verifying information recorded on

procedural application forms• Interviewing and explaining procedures to prospective

applicants• Performs/ task/ activities associated with the administrative

and reporting requirements of the functionality• Preparing letters using standardized formats, to knowledge

receipt and provide information on the status of applications• Initiating the allocation of accommodation by ascertaining

who the next qualifying applicant is and handing the papersto the supervisor

• Maintaining the Housing Application information recordkeeping system, updating files with current correspondence.

MANAGER: FORWARD PLANNINGCSP040398

VAC NO: DS06/14SALARYR334748.14 – R370 350.09 p.a. (D3)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Degree in Town & Regional Planning• Registration with the South African Council of Planners• 5-7 years management experience in Town and Regional

Planning• Strong writing skills• A valid EB (code 08) driver’s licenseKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Manage the annual review of the Spatial Development

Framework• Manage the preparation of physical development framework

for priority areas in the city• Manage preparation of Land Use Management Frameworks

(Plans that mediate the detail between the SDF/ LUMF andthe Land Use Scheme)

• Manage preparation of planning policy and strategy for thecity

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of special townplanning projects

• Manage development of GIS in support of the town planningfunctions

• Manage the evaluation and assessment of developmentproposals against spatial planning parameters

• HR and financial management for the SP functions

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FACILITATORVAC NO: DS07/14

SALARYR218 248.09 – R257 334.61 p.a (C3)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Relevant 3 year Degree/ National Diploma NQF level 5• Local Economic Development Qualification• Computer literacy- Office applicationKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Identifies and defines the immediate, short and long term

objectives and plans for socio-economic development- byaligning it with relevant legislations e.g. the BusinessAct, KwaZulu-Natal Licensing and Business Hours Act,Asgisa, Generic Informal/ Street Trading Policy Frameworkfor Metropoitan and Local Municipalities, KZN ProvincialPolicy on Informal Economy, KZN Provincial Growth &Development plan etc

• Facilitate the formation and support of sector representativebodies

• Consultations with key stakeholders e.g. NGOs, Civicorganizations, CBOs, SHO, Chamber of Business

• Provide research, policy development capacity, projectmanagement and conduct specialist studies

• Establish and maintain a “register” of stakeholders withinthe municipality

RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITATORVAC NO: DS08/14

SALARY• R218 248.09 – R257 334.61 p.a (C3)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Relevant 3 year Degree/ National Diploma NQF level 5• Local Economic Development Qualification• Computer literacy- Office applicationKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Identifies and defines the immediate, short and long term

objectives and plans for socio-economic development- byaligning it with relevant legislations e.g. the BusinessAct, KwaZulu-Natal Licensing and Business Hours Act,Asgisa, Generic Informal/ Street Trading Policy Frameworkfor Metropoitan and Local Municipalities, KZN ProvincialPolicy on Informal Economy, KZN Provincial Growth &Development plan etc

• Facilitate the formation and support of sector representativebodies

• Consultations with key stakeholders e.g. NGOs, Civicorganizations, CBOs, SHO, Chamber of Business

• Provide research, policy development capacity, projectmanagement and conduct specialist studies

• Establish and maintain a “register” of stakeholders withinthe municipality

PROGRAMME MANAGERVAC NO: DS09/14

SALARYR317 888.15 – R334 748.14 p.a (D2)QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS• NQF level 6- A recognized degree with a working knowledge

of local economic development, formal/ informal economies,statistics, policy development

• Proven specialization and experience in Private SectorDevelopment

• Computer literate• A valid EB driver’s licenseKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Implement the Greater Edendale and Vulindlela Development

Initiative (GEVDI) Programme• Developing Policy and aligning it with relevant legislations

e.g. The Business Act, KwaZulu-Natal Licensing andBusiness Hours Act, Asgisa, Provincial Policy on InformalEconomy, National Economic Development Medium TermStrategic Plan, National Development Plant etc

• Facilitating the formation of sector representative bodies and

the establishment of local economy forums• Consulting with key stakeholders e.g. Chamber of Business

and Msunduzi Informal Economy Chamber etc• Executing appropriate applications and/ or assessing,

analyzing and synthesizing relevant information to supportdevelopment in a particular economic sector.

THESE POSITIONS ARE ON A 3 YEAR CONTRACTUAL BASISPROJECT MANAGER (5 POSTS)

VAC NO: DS02/14SALARYR317 888.15 – R334 748.14p.a (D2)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Grade 12 and Diploma or Preferably Bachelor’s degree in

Project Management• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience• A valid EB (Code 8) driver’s license• Engineering qualification would be an advantageKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Planning- reviews of all preliminary reports, planning

studies, prepare projects scoping and initiation, schedulestakeholders meetings and facilitate site strategic meetings

• Coordinate – attend to resources allocation• Project Control- maintain projects direction, deadlines and

budgeted costs• Communication-maintain communication with all personnel

assigned and principals concerned and handles documentsfor communication

• Personnel-determines project staffing requirements andsupervises project staff

PROJECT ENGINEER (3 POSTS)VAC NO: DS10/14

SALARYR286 445.39 – R317 888.15 p.a. (D1)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Grade 12 and Diploma or Preferably Bachelor’s degree in

Engineering and Project Management• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience• A valid EB (Code 8) driver’s licenseKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• Planning- includes reviews of all preliminary reports,

planning studies, and bridge maintenance books;investigates site data; determines Seismic Retro profitscour mitigation requirement, architectural features, basicstructural geometric; review location of existing utility;prepare and schedule selection memo and stakeholders’meetings; prepare and conducts site strategic meetings

• Coordination- structural details and design features withinthe project; standardize details to permit reproduction andseek other methods of reducing plan costs and network withother engineering bodies

• Project control- reviews completed general plans, estimatesand keep records of project plans; review entire project, finalestimates road plan, monthly manhour; ensure summaries,Joint Movement sheet

• Communication- determine project staffing requirementsproject staffing requirements and supervises project staff

• Personnel - determines project staffing requirements andsupervises project staff

TOWN PLANNERCSP040404

VAC NO: DS11/14SALARYR286 445.39 – R317 888.15 p.a. (D1)QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS• Degree or Diploma in Town and Regional Planning• Minimum of 3 years acceptable Town Planning experience• Strong report writing skills• A valid EB (code 8) driver’s license.• Registration or eligible to register with the South African

Council of Town Planners is required.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• The successful candidates will be required to initiate and

manage Land Use applications and generally administer theCouncil’s Town Planning schemes.

• Undertake various special projects, feasibility studies, andother associated planning matters.

• Contribute in the reviewing of the Spatial DevelopmentFramework and other related strategic plans

The advertising of these posts is authorised by the MunicipalManager: Mr. M.A. Nkosi.Written applications quoting the relevant VAC No., with CVsthat have two referees with current contact information(including certified copies of qualifications/certificates, ID andDriver’s licence) to be addressed to the Personnel Manager(Acting) and be posted in the box provided on Ground Floornext to Security in Professor Nyembezi Centre or posted toPrivate Bag X321, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Closing date: 17February 2014 at 15h00

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTSNo late applications will be consideredNo faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered.Applications submitted on a Z83 form WILL NOT beconsidered.All interviews will be done in English.Should there be no correspondence from the municipalitywithin sixteen weeks after the closing date, kindly consideryour application to be unsuccessful.CANVASSING OF COUNCILLORS AND/OR OFFICIALS WILLDISQUALIFY YOUR APPLICATION.THE MUNICIPALITY RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO FILLTHESE POSTSThe Msunduzi Municipality is Affirmative Action/ EmploymentEquity Employer.

THE MSUNDUZI MUNICIPALITYThe City of Choice hereby invites applications from competent,innovative and committed individuals for the following positions.The Municipality is committed to the aims of the Employment Equity Act.

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za.Laba fundi abakhulumenaleli phephanda-

ba bathe bakhathazekile ngokugidagidaamakilasibefeyilangenxayobudedengukanyenokuvilapha kwabanye othisha balesi sikole.

Bexoxisana ne-Echo baveze ukuthi kunen-ingi labafundi elishiya lesi sikole ngenxayokufeyila baphindiswe namakilasi ngishoisidingosingekho.Baphindebavezaukuthiini-gi labafundi abebefunda kulesi sikole bayaezikoleniezingomakhelwanenokuyizonaaba-phephela kuzona ukuze bathole imfundo eng-cono.

I–Echo ibe isikhuluma nomfundi (17)ongeke adalulwe igama lakhe ofunda ibangalesithupha (grade 8) osephinde leli bangaizikhathi ezine. Echazela leli phephandabautheabantuayefundanabosebenza ibanga le-shumi (grade12) kanti yenausagidagida iban-ga lesithupha.

“Ziningi izinkinga ezikhungethe isikolesethu kanti okubuhlungu asikwazi ukukhu-lumangazongenxayokwesabelaukufeyiliswanoma ukuxoshwa. Angisona isidomu kantingiyawenzaumsebenziwamiwesikole kodwaangazi yini imbangela yokufeyila kwami.

“Kukwampunzi edla emini kulesi sikole,othishabayangenaemakilasiniumabethandauma bengathandi abangeni. Sivule esikoleningoLwesithathu kanti kunesifundo sebuch-wepheshe (technology) uthisha ofundisa lesosifundo akakaze angene ekilasini.

“Esinye isifundoesinenkinganaso i-sayen-si. Siyafeyilwa leso sifundo, uthisha osi-fundisayo ngathi akanalwazi ngaso” kusho lomfundi.

Omunyeumfundiowenzaibangalesishumi

nanye (grade11) utheuphinda leli bangakubekungafanele. Ngonyaka ka-2012kunabafundiabantshontsha iphepha lesivivinyo sesifundosezendawo(geography).Bayaziwaukuthi labobafundi bangobani kodwa kunalokho abanyebethubaphindiswaikilasingobaothishabetheabazange bamake ngenxa yaleso senzo.

Okuxakayoabanyebalabobafundi abants-hontsha lelophephabadlulelaebangeni leshu-minambili (grade12).Kuyangokuthiuwubanilapha esikoleni, uma othisha bengakuthan-danga, ikilasi ungaliphinda uze ugugele kulo-na,” kubeka lo mfundi.

Owesilisa wasendaweni yaseCaluza uthenaye wake waba umfundi wesikole iLadumangonyakaka-2010.Uthewakhethaukusishiyaisikole emva kokuphinda ibanga lesishaga-lombili (grade 8).

“Okuxakayo ukuthi amamaki ami ayen-geyona into angangiyilindele. Kwangithusalokhongazibuzaukuthingabekusetshenziswayiphi indlela uma kumakwa izivivinyo,” kushoyena. Bebuzwa laba fundi ukuthi abashintshingani isikole uma benganelisekile, baphend-ule ngokuthi isona sikole esiseduzane. Labafundi baphinde baveza ukuthi inani labafundiabasishiyayo lesi sikole liya likhula.

Okhulumela umnyango weZeMfundo uM-nu.MuziMahlambiutheakekhouthishanomauthishanhloko ongafeyilisa umfundingenhloso. Uthe ngokomthetho wezemfundokunendlela ekubhekwa ngayo ukusebenzakomfundi iphinde ihlolisiswe. “ Umfundi ulin-deleke ukuthi asebenze ngendlela ethileebhekwayo ukuthi ngabe uyakulungela yiniukudlulela ekilasini elilandelayo. Uthishangekeazeadluliselephambiliumfundiongahl-angabezani nalezozinto ezidingwayo ukud-lulela phambili. Labo bafundi kumele bafundebaqinise bakukhiphe emqondweni ukuthibafeyiliswa ngenhloso. Uthishanhloko nomauthisha ongenza njalo angaboshwa,” eshouMahlambi.

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144 Houses for Sale

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189 Public Notices

ISAZISO SE-ENVIRONMENTAL

AUTHORISATIONIsicelo: Umgeni Water

EIA No: 14/12/16/3/3/1/898Isicelo sokulungisa kabushaiMidmar Water Works namaphayipi akhona, eMasipala

waka uMngeni, KwaZuluNatal. Isivumelo

salenthuthuko sesikishiweeDAEA ngomhlaka 24

January 2014. Abantuabafisa ukubona lesivumelobayacelwa ukuba bathinte

uRoxanne Van RooyenwakwaGreen Door

Environmental, Block H,Quarry Office Park, 400 OldHowick Road, Hilton, ku P.O.Box 11, eHilton, 3245. Ucingo:

033 343 4176, ne e­mail:roxanne@greendoorgroup.c

o.za. Ngaphansi kwa Chapter

7 kwemithetho 60 (1) yeEnvironmental Impact

Assessment 2010 abafisaukudlulisa icala banga

thinteka ne Director:Appealsand Law Review, Mr.

Z Hassam, naphambilikwamhlaka 13 February

2014. Bangamthintangeposi: Private Bag X447,Pretoria, 0001. Ngesandla:

2nd Floor, Fedsure Building,North Tower, Cnr. Lillian

Ngoyi and Pretorius St, Pre­toria. Nge Email:

AppealsDirectorate@environment.gov.za.

Ngesikhahlamezi: 012 3207561. Ocela icala kufaneleabikele isicelo (Umngeni

Wa­ter) nabantuabathintekile ngenxayalesicelo naphambili

kwezinsuku eziyishumikwesaziso sokubeka icalo.

Ocela icala fanele azisalapho ezoyshiya isicelo

secala nezinsukoezobakhona leso­isicelo

ukuze abathintekilebangazosibona khona.

197 Town Planning

T H E M S U N D U Z IMUNICIPALITY TOWNP L A N N I N G S C H E M ES P E C I A L C O N S E N TAPPLICATIONNotice is hereby given interms of section 67 bis (2) oft h e To w n P l a n n i n gOrdinance (ordinance no.27of 1949 as amended) that itis the intention of TheMsunduzi Municipality toconsider an application forpermission to: Establishe ahome business (Tuck Shop).In respect of this site, being:Portion 28 of ERF 494.Street address 21 HutchmsonRoan, Scottsville.Plans and particulars may beinspected during normaloffice hours at the CorporateAsset Management PublicEnquiry Counter, 5th floor,Professor Nyembezi Centre,341 Church Street, Pieterma­ritzburg.Interessted Parties may lodgewritten objections andrepresentations relatingthereto with the Manager(Forward Planning andDevelopment Management)at 5th floor, ProfessorNyembezi Centre, 341 ChurchStreet, Pietermaritzburg(P.O. Box 1393, Pietermaritz­burg, 3201) on or before 07March 2014.Any party who fails to lodgewritten objections andr e p r e s e n t a t i o n s a n dresponse to this notice by theaforementioned date shallbe precluded from furtherparticipating in this processw i t h r e g a r d t o t h eapplication.­Mr M.A NkosiMunicipal ManagerCity Hall Pietermaritzburg

144 Houses for Sale Supporters wantRoger De Sa legacycompletely removed>> They think assistant Eric Tinkler should have gone as well, instead of taking over as caretaker coach

ALTHOUGH themajority of hard toplease Orlando Pirates die-hards,and some former players, were

relieved to see the back of Roger De Sawhorecentlyresigned, theystill feel theirwoes are not yet over.

Mostof themfeel that theDeSalegacyand influence should have been totallyremoved. They say the newly appointedcatertaker coach, Eric Tinkler, is “tooinexperienced or small” for a big teamlike the Mighty Bucs.

“It is always wise to clean the deckwhen you remove the head coach. Don’tleave his assistant or his right handmanbehind,”said formerPiratesstardefend-er and captain, Edward “Magents”Motale.

Another former captain, DanMalesela,said the frustrationswithinthesupporters might carry on.

“People are likely to say Tinkler wasDe Sa’s assistant from Bidvest Wits andwas brought by him to Pirates. Althoughthe new caretaker coach deserves a fairchance, supporters are unlikely to bepatient with him,” said Malesela.

Local passionate Pirates follower,CooperMkhize says to leave Tinklerwasrisky.

“Tinkler is De Sa’s graduate and hismentality of coaching is based on hismentor’s ideas. We are not yet safe orheading in the right direction,” saidMkhize.

Another former Pirates star, JerrySkhosana, said that players will have tostay strongandadopt apositivementali-ty because to wear the black and whitestrip is a challenge on its own.

“Personally, I don’t want to speakabout their technical staff. But I wouldlike to see players themselves playingtheir socks off and play like they are pos-sesed by demons. Pirates is a big teamwith a lot of history behind it. Playersneed to be reminded that Pirates richhistory and success are part andparcel,”said Skhosana.

PirateswillplayMamelodiSundownsonSaturday at 8.15pmatOrlando Stadi-um, after defeating Bidvest Wits 2-1 onTuesday under Eric Tinkler. Bucs’goalscame fromHelder Pelembe and KermitErasmuswhile BidvestWits’consolationgoal came from Sibusiso Vilakazi.

The AmaBhakaBhaka PRO, MickeyModisane, says their game against thePretoria-based outfit will not be taken asan“acid”test fortheteamorforanybody,but will be treated with the respect itdeserves.

“It’s a normal league game. Our aimis to strive for excellent as usual but it isunfair for people to start pointing fingersor making assumptions about our cur-rent technical staff. They are workinghard, as always, with the wholeteam,”said Modisane.

-Jerry Barnes

PHOTO: GALLO IMAGESRoger De Sa is flanked by his assistants Tebogo Moloi (L) and Eric Tinkler, whohas temporarily taken the coaching baton from De Sa after he resigned recently.The picture was taken during the CAF Champions League final first leg matchbetween Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly at Orlando stadium on 2 November 2013.

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Dennis ‘Chisa Mpama’ Lota dies

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Moroka Swallows are reeling with shock after assistant coach Dennis Lota passed away. At the of time going to press,details of Lota’s death were still sketchy. However, Dube Birds coach Zeka Marques confirmed the terrible news of thepassing away of his colleague. “Yes it’s true. I am at his house at the moment,” said Marques.

Padsapreparing tostart theirseason*AFFILIATION for the Padsa 2014season is now open and teams cancontactPeterRooiat0787255717forall registrations and affiliations.

The Padsa season will kick off on15February, 2014with a junior 11-a-side tournament at the NorthdaleStadium. The joining fee is R80 perteam.

The senior 11 a side tournamentwill take place on 16 February, 2014at the Northdale Stadium. Entrancefee is R110 per team.

The seven a side tournament forthe juniors will be held on 22 Febru-ary 2014. Entrance fee is R70 perteam.

The senior seven a side tourna-ment will be on 23 February 2014.Entrance fee is R70 per team and thevenue is Northdale stadium.

The five a side tournament for thejuniors will be held on 1March 2014and entrance fee is R50 per team.

Seniors will be held on 2 March2014 and entrance fee is R50 perteam. The venue is also Northdalestadium.

Affiliation for the Padsa EasterTournament is now open and clubscan contact Cass Badat at 082 5559759 or Roland Naidoo at 082 9410067.JuniorteamscancontactRabbiePillay at 084 7037 032.

Members of the public who areinterest in having stalls at the EasterTournament can contact Cass Badator Roland Naidoo.

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MARITZBURGUnited andKaizer Chiefsdie-hardsandsoccer fans inKwaZulu-Natal are in for a top drawmatch next

Tuesday at Harry Gwala stadium.TheTeamofChoicemanagement thisweek

confirmed that KwaZulu-Natal soccer follow-ers, especially fromaround theGreater Pieter-maritzburgarea,mustrelaxbecausethecrowdpullermatchisgoingtobeplayedatHarryGwa-la stadium next Tuesday at 7.30 pm.

“It’s official anddon’t evenhaveanydoubts.Maritzburg United will play Kaizer Chiefs atHarry Gwala stadium. What is important is toinformpeopleout there tobuy theirmatch tick-ets early from the usual and official outlets.They are selling fast and likely to be sold out ina short space of time,” said United’s chairman,Farook Kadodia.

Kadodia told Echo that two weeks ago, hewasworried about the condition of the pitch atHarry Gwala stadium.

“I must say it’s now a thing of the past. Weare justglad that theclubwasable tomakesurethat the field is in a good condition and neces-sary standard.”

Tickets aregoing forR60 foradults andR30for children.

United management have also recentlyrevealed that theyhave takena lookatavarietyof trialistssincereturningtotraining inthenewyear, but won’t sign any. The local outfit is stilltrying to bring alongBidvestWits rightwinger,Bhongolwethu Jayiya, on a loan deal.

EchohasalsolearntthattheFreeStateStarsmidfielder, who once played for the Team OfChoice, Eastwood born Enver Wiltwer who

themomentbuthopefully Iwill becomingbackto my hometown,”said Wiltwer.

The other KZN side, AmaZulu will visitMorokaSwallowatSoweto’sDobsonvilleStadi-

Maritzburg United skipper Michael Morton andhis team make will have their hands full when

they play Kaizer Chief in an Absa Premiershipmatch at Harry Gwala next Tuesday. The

hard­working captain will reportedly be withthe club until the end of June, when he joins

SuperSport United.PHOTO: GALLO IMAGES

played under SteveKomphela for threeseasons at Free Statemight rejoin United.

The former East-wood SecondarySchool pupil’scontractwith Stars iscoming to an end inJune and he wouldlike to come backhome.

“I’m not too sureabout my future at

um (3.30pm). At thesame day and time,Golden Arrows willhost Polokwane Cityat King ZwelithiniStadium.

– Jerry Barnes

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