Platinum Gazette 02 September 2011

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The Sekhukhune District Municipality has successfully concluded itsYear End Performance Review Lekgotla at Loskop Dam onThursday the 25th August 2011.

The purpose of the performance review Lekgotla was to assessprogress made regarding council resolutions taken for period 2010/11. Gathered at Lekgotla was the Executive Mayor, Cllr MogoboDavid Magabe, accompanied by all the five mayors from localmunicipalities, members of the Mayoral Committee, members of theExecutive Mayor’s Technical Advisory Committee, traditional leadersand the senior management team of the District Municipality.

Speaking after the Lekgotla, the executive Mayor said “the mainpurpose was to conduct a critical review of both our programmaticand financial performance in the past financial year. Consideringthat we were joined by new and retaining councillors who assumedleadership of this municipality following the successful thirddemocratic local government elections in may 2011”.

‘This lekgotla therefore fulfilled an added responsibility of notonly reporting what transpired in the past but equally incorporatingan element of orientation, especially to our new councillors”.

Further, the lekgotla has decided to instruct management of localmunicipalities to be biased towards women empowerment within theconfines of the law.

The lekgotla welcomed a Constitutional Court ruling last weekthat has brought to finality the issue of cross-boundarymunicipalities, ruling that Moutse must remain in Limpopo Province.

“The ruling gives us an impetus to accelerate our infrastructuralinvestments in the Moutse area around issues of basic servicedelivery” remarked the Executive Mayor.

The lekgotla also reflected on progress made in accomplishinggovernment’s six key strategic areas as adopted by the out-gonecouncil in 2006 and noted that strengthening Infrastructure andWater Services as well as Budget and Treasury and working onpartnerships to complete budget objectives are key critical areasrequiring constant monitoring and attention.

The lekgotla also resolved to strengthen internal capacity so asto achieve Institutional objectives. The lekgotla also evaluated all thereports as presented by various departments and raised concernson the implementation of Infrastructure and Water projects as theyare slow in some areas.

The lekgotla further expressed a need for sponsorships becausewithout Public Private Partnerships, government can’t build bettercommunities alone. The lekgotla finally resolved that theSekhukhune Development Agency (SDA), be capacitated to unlockeconomic opportunities in the District for the benefit of the entirepopulation of 1,2million people.

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The groundbreaking ceremony of a second new large retaildevelopment in Burgersfort took place last week Fridaywhen the mayor, Cllr Nkosi Josias Mahlake turned the firstsod of the Burgersfort Mall that is to be erected next to thelong distance taxi rank.

According to the developers,Terrace Drive Properties35 (Pty) Ltd and the project contractors Iguana Projects(Pty) Ltd,the local community will draw benefit from thisdevelopment. Approximately 500 jobs will be created invarious sectors and job positions such as plasters,builders, painters, construction workers, shop managers,shop assistants and cashiers will be created.

They say the community can also look forward to skillsdevelopment and inner city development that will beimplemented during the construction of the site.

Burgersfort Mall will be a closed Mall of 15 000 squaremetres and will be anchored by a large and convenientShoprite Checkers of 3500 square metres. Other retailerswill include the following line shops - Jetmart 1200 squaremetres, Webbers 400 square metres, Beavor Canoe 300square metres, Legit 250 square metres, Pep 540 squaremetres, Edgars Active 550 square metres, JD Group 1050square metres, OK Furniture 604 square metres, Spitz 211square metres, Ellerines 350 square metres and Roots 350square metres.

This tenant mix does not include the various smallerline shops.

Welcoming the development in his speech, MayorMahlake told the audience that gathered in a swanky tenton the construction site that the previous census counted300 000 people in the Greater Tubatse Municipal Area in66 000 househoulds. Since then more than 15 mines avecome into production and the populace has increased by alarge number. He said the new retail developments giveresidents the opportunity to buy all they need locally withno need to travel to other towns for shopping.

Guests were treated to a light finger lunch in the tentafter the formalities were concluded. Work at the site isalready under way.

Mayor Mahlake (top left) turns the first sod. Top:Mareologe School received a R5000 donation fromthe developersto buy chairs.

Bottom: Mr Richard Herring (one ofthe developers), shares a momentwith Cllr Mahlake.

Second mall on the go

Tololaid torest Slain politician an local clergymnan,

Jack Tolo, was laid to rest lastSunday at Ga-Masha.

A large number of the community, politicalparty representatives, clergymen,parliamentarians, a deputy minister andfriend paid their respects to local politicialstalwart and clergyman, Jack Tolo, who wasmurdered in his house about two weeks ago.The public funeral took place at Ga mashaand hundreds of people attended. Speakerswerre united the muders such as these couldnot be tolerated.

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Mavis Mathabatha the project manager and founder with traditional healers andhome based care givers during the learning visit to the project.

Popularly known to many countries as a“miracle plant”, Moringa oleifera is earningpopularity in the Sekhukhune area. This isafter Ms Mavis Mathabatha from ToosengVillage near Lebowakgomo in Limpopoprovince started a project on the plant in2005. The demand is increasing and it sellslike hot cakes. The plant has been studiedand approved by World Health Organization(WHO) and is considered to containmedicinal as well as nutritional ingredientsand it is highly recommended.The project won Mathabatha 2010 WomanFarmer of the Year and since then she hasnever looked back. She has been invitingbusiness people, community builders as wellas traditional leaders to learn about this“miracle plant”.Recently local traditional healers as well ashome based care givers organized by GCISembarked on a tour to the village to learnmore about this plant and they were notdisappointed. They arrived at the projectand were welcomed by the polite and downto earth Mathabatha who has been aneducator for 14 years. She took themaround the project and told them that theproject employs 12 women and five men andfeed local orphans and vulnerable childrenwith meals twice a day from the little moneythey make from the project. She told the visitors that the idea to farmMoringa plants emerged when she realizedthat most villagers in her area depends onsocial grants and cannot afford food rich inminerals and vitamins.“Moringa has all the nutritional propertiesneeded in a balanced meal. It containsVitamins A, B, C, D and E and mineralswhich include potassium, calcium, iron,selenium and magnesium. When compared

“Miracle tree”gaining popularity

to other food sources, Moringa containsmore vitamin C than oranges, more vitaminA than carrots, more iron than roast beefand more protein than milk”, she said. (Thisis confrmed by WHO).She further urged women to mobilizedthemselves and start community projectsand stop depending on handouts fromgovernment. Moringa project is a veryserious business and my wish is to haveevery household in South Africa to have aplant in their yards.“People are dying unnecessarily because ofmalnutrition and food insecurity. In thisproject, we intend supplying ourcommunities with good food supplement andwith the little money that we make, it isploughed back to those who are lessfortunate and impoverished communities.People as far as Lesotho, Swaziland,Botswana and other neighboring countries,come to the village to buy the Moringasuppliment” she concluded.The trip was sponsored by Bokoni PlatinumMine and according to Ms Linah Maphuthawho is the Wellness Coordinator at the minethey intend simulating the same project atthe mine to benefit people living around theirmining operation. “We intent benefit ourChildhood Development Centers in the localvillages and have Moringa plant in theiryards planted so that poverty is alleviated.The team of our Home Based Care Givers ischarged with powers to care for people hoare on ART and the plant came at the righttime. “With the 16 volunteers that wetemporally employ and assistance fromGCIS and The Department of Agriculture,we hope to make the lives of our peoplebetter”, she said.(Photo and article: Doc Marebane)

Procurementroadshow at GTM

On Wednesday morning Greater TubatseMunicipality suppliers gathered at the CNPhatudi Campus in Praktiseer for the 2011Preferential Procurement RegulationsRoadshow.GTM, like other municipalities is bound by thePreferential Procurement Policy FrameworkAct (5/2000).According to this, all prospectivesuppliers of the municipality needs to beregistered on a database of suppliers annually.To register a supplier must bring their Proof ofBusiness Registration Certificate, Original ValidTax Clearance certificate, Business/CompanyProfile, Certified copies of Identitiy Documentsof all owners/members/directors, banking

particulars (cancelled cheque or bankconfirmation letter) and any other mandatoryregistration documents of the business orcompany to the GTM Civic Centre, Office 42,Ground floor during working hours.Accordingto the regulations the municipality will as of 7December 2011 only conduct business withproviders whose businesses have been ratedand verified for BEE Status by verificationagencies.At the roadshow suppliers could ask questionsand GTM officials as well as representativesfrom the Limpopo Department of Finance wereat hand to assist. Enquiries: MJ Moshidi at 013231 1000 or P Thobejane at 013 231 8530/


Furniture forTraditional Courts

and OfficesTwickenham Mining Project (Anglo AmericanPlatinum) handed over office furniture to thetraditional courts and offices of variouscommunities in the immediate vicinity of themine last week Thursday.

Every community received oneboardroom table seating eight, two officedesks, two high-back chairs, 20 stackablechairs, one desktop PC with Microsoft Office2010 and Windows 7 and one all-in-onescanner, copier, fax and printer.

Handing over the furniture, Twikenham’sProduction manager, Mr Kenneth Mabasasaid the furniture will contribute to

development in the communities, providinginfrastructure for essential services.

He also told traditional leaders that whattranspired at the recent announcement of thebursariy scheme for learners in the area, isthat learners take the wrong subjects in theirsecondary school years, making it difficult forthem to obtain bursaries.

Mr Mabasa called on the leaders toencourage learners in their communities tomake sure they take Mathematics (notMathethematics Literacy) and Science if theywant to study in a technical field to enter acareer in Mining.

Front fltr: Kgoshi Mmutlane (Malokela Community), Kgoshigadi Shai (ModubengCommunity), Kgoshi Moloto (Sehunyane Community), Mr Kenneth Mabasa(Production Manager ). Back fltr: Mr Justice Mokgotho (CED Coordinator) en MrLebang Gaobepe( CED Coordinator).

Two important roads in the area are still under construction. The road to Ga-Matodi (top)gained the first tar and seems to progressing well. Ga matodi is near Praktiseer, whilethe road to Alverton (on the other side of the river of Ga-Matodi) seemed to be very quieton Wednesday (bottom). This road will be tarred for about 10 kilometres towardsKgautswane at this stage.


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Last week Friday, the grade 6 A and 6E learnershad their annual market day.On this day the learners each have a stall wherethey sell food, products of have games. The

purpose of the day is to teach them to work withmoney when the school support them by buyingtheir goodies. Megan van der Merwe and BiancaBronkhost made the most money on the day.

On the same day,the school heldArbor Day.The talk took placejust before themarket startedoperating. Thewhole schoolattended.They had a talk byMr Willie Potgieterand planted twoindigenous trees inthe school garden.(See photographsleft and left above).

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Lees is lekkerWoensdagaand hetLaerskool Burgersforthul kwartaalikseBoeke Aand gehad.By die aand leesleerlinge voor uitboeke of vertel vanboeke wat hulle dieafgelope kwartaalgelees het.Daar was ook ‘nuitstalling van boeke.Die doel van dieaand was om leesaan te wakker enouers bewus te maakvan die belangrikheidvan lees.

FabulousFood andWine Fair

On 30 September and 1 October theFabulousFood and Wine Fair will behosted at the Watervalsrivier Geloftefeesterrein. Through this event the organisersaim to raise funds for CANSA.On 30 September Claude Moller will bethe guest speaker. A R250 donation perperson will provide you with a four coursemeal, two bottles of wine per table,entrance to the session with Claude,entrance to the Fair the next day andcamping facilities from Friday to Sunday.It will also include pap and sauce forSaturday evening’s braai. (Bring ownmeat and drinks).The alternative is a donation of R100 perperson which will give you entrance to thewine tasting and stalls on Saturday 1October. This will start at 10:30 themorning. Food stalls will include trout,Indian dishes, cakes, sweets, cheese andmuch more. Different Wine Estates willalso showcase their wines. During the daythere will also be cooking demonstrations.Children under 18: a R20 donation. Theyare not allowed into the hall where thewine tasting will take place. There will bekiddies entertainment.No cooler-boxes. Bring own campingchair and picknic basket. Stalls are stillavailable at R200 each.Enquiries: Elize, 082 416 1420 [email protected]


Joshua Generation’sGospel Stars

Joshua Generation held their annual GospelStars Competition recently. The event is afundraising event for the school.The results are:u/7 - 1st Bianca Grobler, 2nd Blessing Phiri,3rd Masechaba Sebata,u/8 & u/9 - 1st Paballo Metsi, 2nd NikaJanse van Rensburg, 3rd Tiana Buitendach.

u/10 & u/12 - 1stGrace Moyo, 2ndJana Koen, 3rdMaryke de JagerU/13 - 1st Danellevan der Walt, 2ndKgotso Tsie.The school wouldlike to thank everychild whoparticipated and allthe parents whocame to support theevent and theirchildren.(Photographs andinformation: JoshuaGeneration).

Samancor EasternChrome Mines(ECM) is always inthe front of the row tosupport thedevelopment ofschool children.They have recentlysponsored shirts,bags and waterbottles for the“Bulletjie” rugby teamat SteelpoortAcademy. ECMGeneral ManagerEmile Britz says thatit is important tosupport thedevelopment ofyoung children in theacademic field, aswell as sport andother recreation.The ultimateobjective is todevelop well roundedfuture leaders.

The team, sitting in front from right to left: ChristopherEsterhuizen and LJ Mol. Standing from right to left: TheoTolken, Danie Oosthuizen,Owen Viljoen and Luwan Gouws andback: Mallesse Esterhuizen. Stephan Languge is not in the photobut also part of the team. (Photo & article: Davida van der Walt)

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Modeparadeby LaerskoolBurgersfort

Laerskool Burgersfort se graad 1 leerlingehet twee weke gelede ‘n modeparade

gehou. Dit wordjaarliks gedoen nahulle ‘n afdelingoor klere in dieklasbehandelhet.Hulle hetinverskillendesoortekleregestap.


To go to Luthuli House or not?

Me. Ronel Carlson sê: “Daar moet ‘nverhoor wees. Dis goed, maar die mensewat so in die strate te kere gegaan het,het nie reg gemaak nie”.

Ms Mercia Mphego said: “It is not right.The Youth League crowd can kill a lot ofpeople if they turn violent. It is not right. Itis also not right of them to have a hearingfor Malema”. Ms Lucia Sithole said: “I don’t think the

violence was right. It is criminal. The ANCmust leave the Youth League alone”.

Mr Frank Ubisi and Mr Emmanuel Moagi said: “The crowd was not supposed to do whatthey did. They were supposed to wait and see what’s going to happen. They must justsupport Malema. In the end they were fighting with journalists and that was just wrong.If Malema was wrong, he was wrong. A hearing will show if he was wrong or not”.

Mr Wiseman Zihla and Mr Sibosiso Mohlala said: “The ANC must ask questions. TheYouth League must report to the ANC. The violence was not right. Violence does notsolve anything - even if the Youth League are fighting for their rights”.

Mnr. Hannes Swiglaar sê: “Die geweld isnie die regte manier om dit te doen nie.Die ANC moes die Jeugliga al lankalvasgevat het. Op die ou einde van die dagas mense nie vasgevat word nie gaan onsuitdraai soos Swaziland en Zimbabwe”.

Mr Gilbert Moganedi said: “The presidentof the ANC Youth League makes a civilwar between the ANC and the YouthLeague and that is why there must be ahearing. It is wrong the violence. Thereshould also not be crowds outside thehearing. The ANC is right to have thehearing”.

Mr Fishane Mabelane said: “They muststay at home. This is a hearing and it doesnot need a lot of people there. It is notright to have violent behaviour. The YouthLeague must not do anything withoutconsulting with the ANC”.

Mr Eric Mabelane said: “It is right to takeJulius Malema to a hearing so that he canexplain why he say this and that. It is notright that the crowd threw stones”.

Links: Me Marina Kruger sê: “Dis reg datdie ANC die jongklomp vasvat. Die jeug isdie toekoms van die land en kyk wattervoorbeeld word vir hulle gestel. Dievoorbeeld is nie reg nie.Die Jeugliga het ook gesê die skare salvreedsaam wees maar dit was nie”.

Left: Ms Reneilwe Maredi said: “Theviolence of the crowds was not nice onTuesday. I think they must just talk inprivate when they talk and for the rest theANC must not question the YouthLeague”.

This week the streets in front of LuthuliHouse, the ANC headquarters inJohannesburg, were filled with ANC YouthLeague supporters as the Youth Leaguepresident Julius Malema and other memberswere due to appear in front of a disciplinaryhearing.Malema is one of five Youth League leadersto face the ANC disciplinary committee. Oneof the charges to be addressed will includeMalema’s comments on the establishment ofa “command team” to oppose the governmentof Botswana.On Tuesday the crowds turned violent whenthey threw stones at journalists and thePolice. The Police used a water canon todisperse them. Shops in the vicinity wereclosed for the day and the crowd went into afrenzy when Malema emerged later the day toaddress them.We asked readers what they think about thewhole issue - from the hearing to thebehaviour of the crowd outside Luthuli House.


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Thought for the week

Kitsgids na jou SAPD/Important numbers:

Burgersfort (013) 231 7231Ohrigstad (013) 238 0128Roossenekal (013) 273 0075Mecklenburg (015) 615 0204Eerstegeluk (013) 237 0011Tubatse (013) 216 8500Sekhukhune (013) 260 1007Leboeng (013) 769 9099Maartinshoop (013) 235 4041

Ander nood/Other emergencies:Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital (013) 2147265Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital (013) 615 0204Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 2317843Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449Disaster Management -(Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566

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Dagboek / DiaryFotografie Klub

Die Burgersfort Fotografie Klub se volgende vergadering vind op Maandag, 5September plaas. Alle lede sowel as belangstellendes is welkom om dit by tewoon. Dit sal om 18:00 by die Migmug Coffee Shop in Burgersfort gehou word.Daar word elke maand na ‘n ander aspek van fotografie gekyk en die lede leer bymekaar en oefen soms tegnieke. Die maand se foto tema is Painting with light.Die Platinum Gazette uitdaging is Local Wildflowers from Burgersfort, Steelpoort,Ohrigstad and surroundings.Vir meer navrae kontak Ruan Kleynhans by 083 276 1643; Daryll Geddes by 083612 2021; Braam Matthysen by 073 582 3654; Jaco Smith by 079 697 7356 ofMark Geddes by 083 601 6158. Foto’s wat vir beoordeling ingeskryf word, moetteen Vrydag 2 September 2011 na [email protected] gestuur word.

Op-Wakker-Groep padstalverkope

Die Op-en-Wakker groep vir bejaardes staan weer die laaste Vrydag van diemaand by die Pure Plaas plaasstal buite Ohrigstad met hul kosverkope. Daar isheerlike vetkoek, pannekoek, gemmerbier, koeksisters, vars gebak en jaffles tekoop. Die fondse word tussen liefdadigheid en die bejaardes se toer naNamakwaland verdeel.

Winterveld Fees

Die Winterveld Fees vind op 2 en 3 September by Winterveld Klub plaas. Hierdiejaar behoort dit weer ‘n groot geleentheid op die sosiale kalender te wees. DieVrydag en Saterdag is daar ook ‘n mynbou en verbruikers expo wat saam met diefees plaasvind. Daar sal hope heerlike kos, vermaak en stalletjies wees.Kunstenaars soos Andriëtte, Sorina die Flooze, Southern Gypsy Queens enWicus van der Merwe sal optree. Die Vrydagaand skop af met lekker musiek deur‘n DJ en braaivleisvure wat vroeg aangesteek word. Vrydag se toegang is gratis.Saterdag se toegang is R30 per volwassene en R50 per kind (dit sluit allekindervermaak en pretritte in). Saterdag is ‘n dag vol pret met die kunstenaar,kindervermaak, potjiekoskompetisie en die immergewilde ‘soapbox race’.Saterdag se verrigtinge begin om 08:00. Vrydag skop teen 13:00 af.Daar sal ook‘n biertuin en ‘n Meneer en Mej. Winterveld Fees wees.Vir meer inligting oor die expo skakel Herman Bezuidenhout by 082 788 2832 envir die fees Mariska Stickling by [email protected]

Laerskool Ohrigstad Damesoggendtee

Damesoggendtee te Hanna Lodge (Ohrigstad) vind op 15 Oktober 2011 plaas.Die dag se Gasspreker – Milan Murray. ‘n Ligte middagete sal bedien word.Koste van kaartjies beloop R150.00 Vir besprekings en verdere inligting kan dieskoolkantoor gekontak word by 013 238 0020.

Laerskool Ohrigstad revue

Laerskool Ohrigstad bring ‘n revue op die planke op die 15de en 16deSeptember. Almal is welkom. Kom kuier saam met ons in ‘n Franse dorpie engeniet die Kabaretmusiek.Vir besprekings en verdere inligting kan die skoolkantoor gekontak word by 013238 0020.

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Chief Safety Officer: Surface (D1)Role Purpose: Execution of the Safety Function for the Smelteractivities to ensure the provision and maintenance of anenvironment that is safe and without risk to health and safety ofemployees.

Responsibilities: The incumbent will have Line ManagementResponsibility of the Safety Personnel fot the Smelter Activities.Development or assist, with the Safety Manager, safety initiativesfor Smelter Activities. Risk Assessments and Aspects & ImpactsAssessment. Root Cause Analysis, Incident Investigation &Reporting. Safety Trend Analysis. Conduct inspections and audits.Managemetn of Safety-related databases. Assist with the draftingof standards and works instructions. Ensuring an effectiveEmergency Response component for the Smelter, with dueconsideration of the level of risk involved. Participate in theCompany’s Health, Safety and Environmental Managementprogram. Conduct meetings.

Requirements: In order to apply, you will need a grade 12/MatricCertificate. SAMTRAC, (or Equivalent) with 8 years SmelterSafety Officer experience. Be computer literate (MS Word and MSExcel). A Medical Certificate of Fitness and a valid Code EB (08)drivers license are essential requirements. Proven knowledge andexperience of Health and Safety Management in a Furnace Plantand Pelletizing Plant environment. Formal Hazard Identification &Risk Assessment Course. At least 2 years experience in SafetyLeadership Capacity. Sound knowledge of the MHSA. Ability tomanage and coach sub ordinates in the finer detail of safetymanagement. Sound experience in accident/incidentinvestigations.

Ideal (In addition to the above): The ideal candidate would alsohave done a recognized Fire Prevention Course. Have ISO 14001experience. Have experience of closed furnaces and/or openfurnaces. Have a National Diploma in Safety Management with 5years smelter experience. Have a qualification in safety andenvironmental management systems.

General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd isan equal opportunity employer. Preferance will be given tohistorically disadvantaged South Africans.Assessments may be one of the methods utilised to determine thesuccessful candidate. The company offers a competitiveremuneration package commensurate with the position. TheCompany reserves the right not to appoint.

Please forward your application, quoting the post title, to theHR Superintendent, at fax: 086 606 0791 for attention AnnaLessing or e-mail: [email protected]

Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 daysof the closing date must accept that their applications were notsuccessful.

Safety Officer - Underground (C5)Role Purpose: Execution of the Safety Function for theUnderground activities to ensure the provision and maintenanceof an environment that is safe and without risk to health andsafety of employees.

Responsibilities: The incumbent will assist with the developmentof safety initiatives for underground activities. Do RiskAssessments and Aspects & Impacts Assessment. Do RootCause Analysis, Incident Investigation & Reporting. Conductinspections and audits. Record and register findings. Assist withthe drafting of standards and works instructions. Adhere to theClauses and Regulations of the Mines Health and Safety Act.Help with improving the level of SHE Training at the company.Ensuring the effective Emergency Response component for thefacility, with due consideration of the level of risk involved.Participate in the Company’s Health, Safety and EnvironmentalManagement program. Conduct meetings.

Requirements: In order to apply, you will need a grade 12/MatricCertificate. SAMTRAC, (or Equivalent) with 8 years UndergroundSafety Officer experience. Be computer literate (MS Word and MSExcel). A Medical Certificate of Fitness and a valid Code EB (08)drivers license are essential requirements. Proven knowledge andexperience of Health and Safety Management in an undergroundmining environment. Formal Hazard Identification & RiskAssessment Course. Practical experience in strata control.Familiar with the meaning and calculation of safety statistics.Sound knowledge of the MHSA. Competency A&B certification.U/G blasting certificate or qualified artisan. Sound knowledge onaccident/incident investigations.

Ideal: The ideal candidate would also have done a recognizedFire Prevention Course. Have experience in U/G chrome orplatinum mines. Have an National Diploma in Safety Managementwith 5 years appropriate U/G experience.


Please forward your application, quoting the post title, to theHR Office, at fax: 013 230 7793 for attention Hammar Tshegoor e-mail: [email protected]


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Safety Assistant: Smelter (C2)Role Purpose: Assist with the Safety Function of the Smelteractivities to ensure the provision and maintenance of anenvironment that is safe and without risk to health and safety ofemployees.

Responsibilities: The incumbent will participate in Risk Assess-ments and Aspects & Impacts Assessment. Assist with RootCause Analysis, Incident Investigation & Reporting. MaintainSafety-related databases and other administrative work. Assistwith the drafting of standards and works instructions. Participatein the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Managementprogram.

Requirements: In order to apply, you will need a grade 12/MatricCertificate. Be busy with a National Diploma in Safety Manage-ment, (at least 2 years completed), or SAMTRAC, (or Equivalent).Be computer literate (MS Word and MS Excel). Have a MedicalCertificate of Fitness. Have a valid Code EB (08) drivers license.Have a clear understanding of mandatory growth towards theposition of a Safety Officer.

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Soccer team selectionThe Praktiseer Football Association had a selectiontournament on Saturday last week. Read more abou this andsee more pictures on page 12.

Cricket atSteelpoort Academy

Last weekSteelpoort Academyplayed cricketagainst KhanyisaPrimary School.This school isapproximately120km fromTzaneen.Steelpoort showedtheir skill and wonthe game with 60runs.

Krieket by LaerskoolBurgersfort

Laerskool Burgersfort het verlede week teenLaerskool Unicorn krieket gespeel.Laerskool Burgersfort se uitblinker van diedag was Riaan Bezuidenhout.Die seuns het ongelukkig die wedstrydverloor, maar leer met elke wedstryd iets.Die span sou gistermiddag teen SteelpoortAkademie te staan kom. Teen druktyd hetdie wedstryd nog nie plaasgevind nie.

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Buffels hou gholfdag

Kick-off inPraktiseer

The newly established Praktiseer Football Associationhad their trails on Saturday last week. The games wereplayed at the CN Phatudi campus.Three teams played and the best players from eachteam will be taken to form a team to represent thePraktiseer Football Association in the SAFA localleague.By the time of going to press the Committee have notyetcommuni-cated withthenewspaperas to whowereselected.

Die Buffels Rugby Klub het hierdie week Woensdag hul jaarliksegholfdag gehou.Daar het negespanne met vierspelers elkdeelgeneem. Diemiddagson vanmeer as 30 gradehet niemand seentoesiasmegedemp nie en diemanne hetuitgehaal en wysmet goeie spel.Teen druktyd wasdie uitslae nog niebekend nie.Die Klub het almalbedank watdeelgeneem en as‘n borg die dagondersteun het.