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My Brilliant Career

Thomas Kgokolo got a big break as a 29-year-old. Picture: Marc Dryden-SchofieldBy MARGARET HARRIS

Your job at the Mineworkers ProvidentFund puts you in charge of R28bn. Whatare your main tasks each day?

I am the chairperson of the audit and riskcommittee, which entails governance andrisk management of investment decisionsand financial strategy of the fund. I also hold

regular reporting meetings with manage-ment to ensure that finance and investmentstrategies are managed in line with stake-holder expectations.

How did you find yourself doing this job?Late in 2012, I got a call from a former col-

league that the fund was looking for a young,dynamic chairperson for the audit and riskcommittee. This was a big break for me asthe board trusted a 29-year-old to lead thecommittee. Moreover, I was appointed thedeputy chairperson of the board of trusteesat the same fund. We have since managed togrow assets under management from R16bnback in 2013 to a respectable R28bn.

What big mistake led to your biggestlesson during the course of your career?

While doing articles, I held back on mypotential due to low confidence, and I havesince learnt that you can never realise yourfull potential by playing small.

What did you want to be as a child?I have always wanted to be medical doc-

tor, but my late father disagreed and suggest-ed I become an accountant.

What do you find most meaningful aboutthe work you do?

Our main goal at Mineworkers ProvidentFund is to ensure that mineworkers and theirfamilies are well looked after after retire-ment. The governance role I play ensuresthat mineworkers can retire with dignity.

At ATNS, the CEO role has allowed me tohave a positive effect on the working envi-ronment of our employees, enabling them tocontinue providing safer skies for all our fly-ing public.

Another critical aspect, other than beingpart of an aviation collective that is geared tomake SA and the rest of the continent tech-nologically competitive, is to ensure thatATNS becomes a fully fledged caring and re-sponsible corporate citizen.

Our footprint is visible in all nineprovinces. We are taking aviation to our ruralcommunities, thereby ensuring we provideawareness and employment to those whohave no post-matric study opportunities.

How to . . .

● The soft skills that help you work well ina team, manage a project or meet yourdeadlines are usually not taught at collegeor university, yet they often make up alarger part of your working day than thehard technical skills you learnt.

“These kinds of skills can be learnt andnurtured. As the life span of hard skillsbecome shorter, the importance of softskills continues to grow as the careerlandscape evolves,” says Lyndy van denBarselaar, the MD of ManpowerGroup SA,who has this advice:

● Be clear about the skills you want toimprove. Is it communication or runningmeetings? Once you have decided, youcan work out how to develop them — witha mentor, for example;

● Take on what you can cope with.Being able to use your time wisely andproductively is essential to any job. This isalso true for nurturing skills – set realistic,achievable goals and timeframes;

● You might be really bad at meetingdeadlines, so if this is what you want toimprove, set measurable goals; and

● It is easy to fool yourself into thinkingthat you are getting better at something,but if you get your manager involved in theprocess you are forced to stay honestabout your progress. — Margaret Harris

From managing pensionsto ensuring safer skiesThomas Kgokolo is thefounder of Fin-EquityAdvisory and iscurrently seconded toAir Traffic andNavigation Services asthe interim CEO

What is the best career advice you havereceived, and who gave it to you?

The best career advice was “to alwaystreat people fairly and to give my best effortirrespective of how small a task is”. This I gotfrom my grandmother Jullieth Kgokolo

What makes someone employable?I have a soft spot for someone with a posi-

tive attitude towards their work and col-leagues .

This, and an ability to make firm and in-formed decisions, makes one employable.

Improve yoursoft skills

Dion Nair has been appointedCEO of software companyRetro Rabbit. He started hiscareer as a developer and hasexperience acrossdevelopment, systemsengineering, managementconsulting and variousexecutive roles. Nair says hewants to make Retro Rabbitthe biggest company of itskind in Africa.

DHL has appointed JedMichaletos as MD of DHLExpress SA. He is responsiblefor driving business growth forthe company in SA.

Michaletos joins thecompany from the SouthAfrican Revenue Service,where he was chief officer ofcustoms and excise for twoyears. Before Sars, he spent 18years at Deloitte & Touche.

Air Traffic and NavigationServices has appointedLulekwa Ngcwabe as its newexecutive for human capital.

An experienced HRexecutive, she has worked insenior management roles inthe public sector for more than10 years. She holds a BAdminfrom Walter Sisulu Universityand an MBA from the GordonInstitute of Business Science.

VACANCIES

For more details on the vacancies and to apply, please visit the Municipality’s website www.durban.gov.za and click on E-Careers link. EThekwini Municipality is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ������������������� ����������������������������������������. Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all circumstances. Please note: Online applicants can direct their queries to the HR Systems Branch helpdesk on 031 322 6050.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2019

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT UNIT

MANAGER (PROCUREMENT)

REF NO: 31000394

Total Remuneration Package

R659 363.00 /R835 789.00 pa

Grade 15

CITY FLEET UNIT

SENIOR MANAGER

(TECHNICAL OPERATIONS)

REF NO: 73001150

Total Remuneration Package

R 1 043 872.00 / R 1 333 551.00 pa

Grade 17

WATER AND SANITATION UNIT

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (CIVIL)

REF NO: 34006906B

Total Remuneration Package

R 786 044.00 / R 998 843.00 pa

Grade 15

DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT & PLANNING UNIT

BUILDING CONTROL OFFICER

REF NO: 21001244

Total Remuneration Package

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Grade 17

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY UNIT

SESSIONAL DOCTOR

REF NO: 65000042

R 766.95 per Hour (Inclusive of vat)

Variable hours with a max 20 hours

per week

Grade 15

DISASTER MANAGEMENT UNIT

MANAGER (CCTV)

REF NO: 43002080

Total Remuneration Package

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Grade 15

ELECTRICITY UNIT

SPECIALIST TECHNOLOGIST

(TECHNOLOGY)

REF NO: 33005960

Total Remuneration Package

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Grade 16

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION UNIT

MANAGER (POLICY)

REF NO: 54000042

Total Remuneration Package

R659 363.00 / R835 789.00 pa

Grade 15

CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCIES 003/2019

These are employment equity targeted positions and preference

will be given to EE targeted groups including people with disabilities.

Closing date: 19 February 2019.

The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Appointments will be made in accordance with

the CoJ’s EE Policy. Application letter together with comprehensive

CV must be forwarded to the contact details as mentioned above.

If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the closing date,

please consider your application as unsuccessful.

THREE (3) YEAR - FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSITIONSDepartment: Social Development

Branch: Urban Agriculture

Programme Co-ordinator (Farmer Training and Development)Salary: R19 632.61 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)

Appointment Requirements: • Grade 12 / NQF level 4 plus a three-year National Diploma in Agriculture from an accredited institution • At least two (2) years’ administrative experience in a similar field of farmer training and Development • Understanding of sustainable Agriculture including sector transformation and entrepreneurship• Exposure to administrative experience in food security and agriculture will be an added advantage • Knowledge of organic farming, food security and urban agriculture will be an added advantage • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint), good communication (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills required.

Primary Function: Work closely with the project leader and other project coordinators in planning and implementation of the GEF / UNEP organic farming projects. As an Agronomist / Ecologist; mobilise and coordinate the implementation of organic farming projects through technical advice, farmer training, mentorship and community development support, facilitate the formation of farmer association and accreditation of organic farms with relevant agencies.

Key Performance Areas: Capacity building, Coordination of Training Programmes.

Leading Competencies: Facilitation, assessment and moderations skills.

Core Competencies: Team Player; Ability to interact with all different types of farmers. Understand local languages.

Contact Person: Karabo Khumalo. Tel No: (011) 407 6789. Email: KaraboK@joburg.org.za Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metropolitan Centre, Braamfontein.

Specialist (Agriculture Agronomist/Ecologist)Salary: R24 297.53 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)

Appointment Requirements: • Grade 12 plus a relevant three-year (National Diploma in Crop Production / Agronomy • Registration with SACNASP • At least three years’ experience in a similar field • Understanding of sustainable agriculture including organic farming and climate change issues will be an added advantage • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint), good communication (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills required • Knowledge of agricultural industry.

Primary Function: Work closely with the project leader and other project coordinators in planning and implementation of the GEF / UNEP organic farming projects. As an Agronomist / Ecologist; mobilise and coordinate the implementation of organic farming projects through technical advice, farmer training, mentorship and community development support, facilitate the formation of farmer association and accreditation of organic farms with relevant agencies.

Key Performance Areas: Advisory, Mentorship and Project Management.

Leading Competencies: Leadership; Strategic thinking; Innovative.

Core Competencies: Team Player; Ability to interact with all different types of farmers. Understand local languages.

Contact Person: Johannes Mofokeng. Tel No: (011) 407 6736. Email: JohanMofo@joburg.org.za Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metropolitan Centre, Braamfontein.

Branch: Agricultural Engineer

Specialist (Agriculture Engineer)Salary: R24 297.53 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)

Appointment Requirements: • Grade 12 / NQF level 4 plus a relevant three-year National Diploma in Civil, Agricultural Engineering or BioSource Engineer from an accredited institution • Registered with SA Institute of Civil Engineering • At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar field. Agricultural Engineering services including Land Use Plan, for agriculture engineer and irrigations design, sector transformation and entrepreneurship development • Understanding of organic farming and climate change issues will be an added advantage • Good communication (verbal and written) and computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) skills required.

Primary Function: Work closely with the project leader and other project coordinators in planning and implementation of the GEF / UNEP organic farming projects. As the Engineer; Design irrigation system, manage the Bill of Quantity (BOQ) according to organic standards. Manage the implementation of agriculture infrastructure, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology. Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants and other engineers so that the plans can be evaluated and any necessary changes made. Provide advice on water quality, soil and environment issues, consult for any Agricultural engineering issues and Formulated BOQ.

Key Performance Areas: Project Management and Irrigations.

Leading Competencies: Leadership; planning and organising, strategic thinking, Innovative.

Core Competencies: Team player; ability to interact with all different types of farmers and stakeholders.

Contact Person: Katlego Legwale. Tel No: (011) 407 6235. Email: katlegoleg@joburg.org.za

Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metropolitan Centre, Braamfontein.

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FUNDRAISING SPECIALIST (DONOR RELATIONS)

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Applications can be forwarded to mags.myburgh@outlook.comClosing date: 01����� ����2304

DUT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL LEADERSHIP CHAIR POST

3-year contract, with a possible 2-year extension based on

performance | Salary: R720 000 - R1 400 000 per annum

Minimum Requirements:

�A relevant Honours degree or equivalent with 10 to 15 years of retail experience �Minimum

of 5 years of experience in the Wholesale and Retail (W&R) sector:� �Demonstrate the

ability to lead and manage people and projects �Ability to attract external funding �Good

communication, administration and organisational skills �Ability to work with corporate

and independent retailers and informal traders across South Africa to explore, develop

and enhance the Wholesale and Retail sector �Development of research capacity and

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at undergraduate level �Experience in cutting edge

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research contributions �Proven managerial track record �Experience in industry and other

stakeholder relationship management.

Summary of Duties:

�Conduct industry relevant research on topics according to the research needs of the

Wholesale and Retail sector in South Africa �To work with corporate and independent

retailers and informal traders across South Africa to explore, develop and enhance the W&R

sector �Support Master’s and Doctoral graduates at all higher education institutions in South

Africa with research topics relevant and usable to all disciplines of the Wholesale and Retail

sector in South Africa �Develop the research capacity and motivation of undergraduates to

undertake postgraduate studies and be successful in their postgraduate studies �Develop

supervision, moderation and examination capacity of university staff and industry specialists

involved in Master’s and Doctoral research �Engage with the TVET colleges and support

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action research �Facilitate the publication of all relevant research �Organise national and

international research conferences �Encourage presentations at conferences �Apply for WIL

students funding from the W&RSETA.

CLOSING DATE: 22 FEBRUARY 2019

For detailed information on this and other available positions as well as the application procedure; kindly visit: www.dut.ac.za/careeers

www.ursonline.co.za

COMMISSION FOR CONCILIATION,

MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) is an independent dispute resolution statutory body established in terms of the Labour Relations Act (LRA), 66 of 1995. The CCMA strives to be representative of South African society in respect of race, gender and disability.

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The Finance department has a vacancy of a Manager: Financial Accounting.

Purpose: To manage the Financial Accounting and Reporting functions in order to achieve the

goals and objectives set for the CFO’s unit and advance the organisation’s Finance function.

Key performance areas: • Manage the development and implementation of the Departmental

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• Manage accounts payable and payroll processes and procedures • Manage assets and

revenue processes and procedures • Manage the General Ledger maintenance • Prepare

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internal control systems • Prepare monthly quarterly governance reporting • Manage people

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• Prepare the Financial system for internal and external audits.

Key requirements: • 3-year Financial Accounting degree/National Diploma • 5-10 years’

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legislation and GRAP • Experience in the Financial Accounting Systems (SAGE/SAP or related)

• Experience in Assets Management • Articles (added advantage).

Core competencies: Knowledge: • Accounting Policies & Principles • Relevant Financial

Legislation & Reporting Standards (PFMA, Treasury Regulations and GRAP) • Banking

Investment Rules and Regulations • Financial Accounting & Information Systems – SAGE/SAP or

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problem solving and judgement • Result-driven and accountable • Decision making • Flexible

and reliable.

Closing date: 15 February 2019

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application as unsuccessful. Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed

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