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Platinum GazettePlatinum GazetteTel 0832719151 (Editorial); 0835431676 (Advertisements)Fax 0865549031/013-231 7147
24 February 2012
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‘It is abouteverything
inPraktiseer’
Attendees at the imbizo actually had to register outside beforeentering the hall on Sunday (top). Bottom: Sekhukhune DistrictExecutive Mayor, Mogobo David Magabe (left), and Greater TubatseMunicipality Mayor, Nkosi Josias Mahlake, share a word while theylisten to community complaints.
“Have you washed today madam?” Thequestion as the Platinum Gazette’s journalistleft the community meeting that was held onSunday in Praktiseer, was unexpected.An answer in the affirmative was met by theresponse “you are lucky, we did not washtoday nor for a while now, because westruggle with water supply.
Despite what they say, we still have nowater in parts of Praktiseer and surrounds”.
What became clear on Sunday atBatubatse Primary School is that althoughthe water or lack of supply thereof inPraktiseer was a huge problem, the wholeriot thing that happened last week was notonly about the water, but service delivery ingeneral. Residents at the imbizo made gooduse of the opportunity to speak their minds.The meeting started early and it was soonevident that it was going to be a long day.Residents were not at all happy with whatthey perceive as political office bearers andofficials driving around in grand cars anddoing nothing about service delivery.
Responding to the community’scomplaints, Greater Tubatse MunicipalityMayor, Nkosi Josias Mahlake andSekhukhune District Executive Mayor,Mogobo David Magabe, explained that insome instances their various arms ofgovernment are not directly responsible forcertain services, such as electricity, but willengage with Eskom and check through theIntegrated Development Plan to see ifsomething can be done with regards toelectricity supply.
They also apologised for the lack of waterreticulation due to broken pumps after theheavy rains and pledged to normalise thesituation as soon as possible. The mayorswill also investigate the possible regravellingof internal streets as well as engage with theMEC for Health in Limpopo to see if theclincic’s operating hours can be extendedbeyond 16:00 in the afternoon. With regardsto RDP housing the mayors told theiraudience that a priority list has beencompiled, but that they have no direct controlover these housing projects.
People also requested a sports stadiumin Praktiseer and it was announced that talkswith the traditional leader in the area is inprogress to obtain land for such a project,whereafter the issue will be further pursuedwith te Deparement of Sport Arts andCulture.
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Evraz Mapochs Minehonours employees
Evraz Mapochs Mine near Roossenekal this weekhonoured some of their employees.At a function held at Lomas Creek Lodge,employees with 10 - 35 years of service wererewarded for their hard work. Achievers in themine’s ABET programme also received certificates.Certificates were given to: Denise Gardiner (10years service), Solly Marebane (20 years service),Michael Mmamarwa (35 years service) and AbelMohlahlo (35 years service).ABET certificates were given to: Maria Mahlangu,Sophie Mamaru, Margaret Kokutsa and RifilweThlakole.The evening concluded with dinner on the lodge’sstoep.
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Mr Desmond McManus, General Manager ofTubatse Chrome, places a lot of value inkeeping people informed on the direction theCompany is embarking on.From 20-22 February a Road Show washeld at Tubatse Chrome in an attempt toreach every single employee. The TubatseChrome mascot, Zhazi (Zero Harm and ZeroInjuries) was introduced. Desmondexplained to employees that 2012 would be
a challenging year, especially due toeconomic circumstances. He emphasizedthe importance of Zero Harm as a value tothe company, which is one of the reasonsthat Zhazi has been introduced. He formspart of a continued effort to create a mind-set of safety in the business. FurthermoreDesmond encouraged employees to “cometo work with a sense of purpose and to leavewith a sense of achievement and pride”
(which is the vision of Tubatse Chrome).Desmond reinforced that Tubatse Chromedoes not just produce ferrochrome for thesake of production, but also to make adifference in people’s lives by contributing tothe manufacturing of clean,safe and strong stainlesssteel.After providing feedback onthe Company results for 2011and sharing strategic focusareas for 2012, the event wasclosed off with an industrialtheatre on HIV/AIDS (followingthe AIDS testing that was donethe previous week).Employees who participated inthe AIDS testing were enteredinto a lucky draw, and sixlucky winners were announcedat the road show. HRManager, Andries Nieuwoudt,remarked that “the Companywas extremely happy with theinterest of employees to gettested. A healthy workforce isa key to the productivity of ourbusiness. We will continue togo out of our way to support
our employees to live a healthy and safelifestyle”.(Information and photographs: Davida vander Walt, Tubatse Chrome)
Tubatse Chrome maps the way for 2012
Bokoni Platinum Mine have resumedproduction on Friday last week.The mine was served a Section 54 notice
on Wednesday after a fall-of-rock incident.All work was stopped after the notice. Oneemployee died in the incident.
Bokoni Platinum Mine backin production
No Sir, you may not sit down...
The newly installed concrete poles around the robots in town are not thelatest resting place while waiting for a taxi. These poles are intended toprotect the robots that are continuously run-over by reckless drivers.
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Tubatse SAPS: Capt AlpheusRamolotja - manager: sector 4.Praktiseer, Alverton, Ga-Motodi, Mahlashi,Kgotlopong,Ga Matokomane,Mafarafara and Taung. Cell no:083 699 7709
Tubatse SAPS: Capt SepitlePhasha - manager: sector 3.Mabocha, Ga-Makofane, Ga-Moraba, Ga-Motshan, Penge,Maretlwaneng, Ga-Mokgotho,Ga Mamogolo, Mankele,Segorong and Ga-Malepe. Cellno: 073 759 6054
Tubatse SAPS: Capt LetebeleMaepa sector manager:sector 1. Bothashoek andMasha-mothane. Cell no: 082534 8235
Tubatse SAPS: Capt GeorgeNtoampe - manager: sector 2.Madiseng, Riba cross and Ga-Riba. Cell no: 082 468 8714
1.What is Sector Policing ?Sector Policing means policing that focuseson small manageable sectors of a policestation area. Sector Policing is a tool toimplement Community Policing.2.What is the role of the SectorCommander?To mobilize and organize the community inthe sector to take action against local crimetogether with the police. To act as liaisonbetween the community of the sector and thelocal police station. To act as a crime
prevention officer, which involves beingresponsible for all plans and projects to addresscrime in the sector .3.What is the role of the community?Attend the Community Police Sub Forummeetings to discuss action plans with the sectorcommander in order to deal with crime in thesector. Participate in neighbourhood initiativesto safeguard the area in which they live, workand play . To take ownership of communitypolicing and support the SAPS in theenforcement of the law.
Leboeng SAPS: WarrantOfficer TS Segabutla -Leboeng Sector. Cell no: 072064 8408 Leboeng SAPS: Warrant
Officer GE Mashile - PhiringSector. Cell no: 072 773 3450
Left:LeboengSAPS:WarrantOfficer MPMalapane -KgautswaneSector. Cellno: 076 8978310
Child drowns in riverEight year old Puseletso Jack Ngobeni fromLepelle Village next to the Strydom tunnel drownedin the Lepelle river on Saturday last week. Theboy and his brother went into the river to swim.When Puseletso started showing signs of distresshis brother ran home to fetch their mother. Whenhe returned with his uncle they took him out of thewater and called the police and emergencyservices, but Puseletso could not be revived. TheSAPS warns people to be vigilant and stay awayfrom the rivers.
Know your localsector policemen
Leboeng hosts crimeprevention campaign
The Leboeng SAPS held a crimeprevention campaign last weekFriday. The event took place atTshabelang Dinoko High School.The station commander of LeboengSAPS, Capt. Solomon Moholanepresented the participants of theJunior Commissioner’s project withcertificates.Lerato Manzini from KgaolaSecondary School won the title ofJunior Cluster Support Head. Shewas awarded a trophy, medal andcertificate.The following learners also receivedcertificates for their achievements:
Temosho Ledwaba from Maokeng HighSchool won the Junior Vispol Head title,Karabo Molapo from Tshabelang DinokoHigh School won the Junior DetectiveCommander title and Innocent Moime fromTshabelang Dinoko High School won theJunior Support Head title.The station commander encouraged theyouth to participate in activities such as this.He also emphasized that many youngpeople become involved with crime becausethey don’t participate in sporting activitiesin their spare time. He warned them to stayaway from crime as this will impact on theirfuture. (Information and photographs:Const. MA Sibatana, Leboeng SAPS).
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DWARSRIVIER MINE
This page was sponsored by Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine
Stakeholdersengage for a
brighter futureOn Wednesday last week Dwarsrivier Mineheld their Senior General Manager’s Bi-AnnualStakeholder Breakfast at Didingwe Lodge.Various stakeholders from surroundingcommunities, business enterprises,government and the media attended the event.Francois Uys, Senior General Manager atDwarsrivier Mine, in a presentation explainedwhat the mine’s management looks like, where
the company fits into the mining industry and howthey are involved in development of thecommunities and area.He explained the social programmes run by theMine, their stakeholder engagement activities,employment strategies, development of the mineand how this impacts on local business. He alsogave summaries of the donations and otherspend of the mine during the 2011/2012 budget
year. During the 2011/2012budget year Dwarsrivier Minedonated to the JohnNkadiment Golf Day, theItiri leng Football Club,Kalkfontein Disaster reliefafter a storm, GTM Land fillsite action plan, SekhukhuneMayor’s Marathon, ShalomCréche (Machadodorp),Ngwaabe Police Station andtowards a Lydenburg School.These donations varied fromR10 000 to more that R330000 in value.
Tents that were bought during a disaster reliefcampaign at the end of November last year willbe collected and stored to be ready for any otheremergency that may arise in future.The communities surrounding the mine haveserious problems with access to clean drinkingwater, access roads, electrification and ashortage of portable skills.Uys told the group that the Southern Cluster ofMine Managers are committed to help enhanceprogress at ground level. They are in the processof appointing a Project Manager that will be incharge of (Water, Electricity, Road and HRDprojects) that will ensure undivided focus ondelivering projects from conception to work doneon the ground.
SLP community projects includes thePeer Educator Programme, the OliveTree Project, The Early ChildhoodDevelopment Project, Crusher,Infrastructure for water, roads andelectrification. The total budget for 2012is R6 540 000.Employment is always an issue aspoverty and a lack of skills in surroundingcommunities often prevails.“Dwarsrivier believes that unem-ployment is a national problem facing ourcountry and particularly our immediatecommunities,” Uys said. That is whythey’ve set themselves targets to createa local impact.Out of a total of 1272 employees, 667are employed from within Tubatse. 62mployees are from the GreaterSekhukhune area (outside of Tubatse).31 are from other areas of Limpopo and376 people from other provinces of
South Africa. 136 Employees are from otherareas outside South Africa.Uys explained the historical background to theemployee source differences and how they arein the process of including more locally basedpeople with the necessary skills as positionsopen up.The company has also embarked on skillsdevelopment in terms of cadets that are beingtrained for a fixed period of time. Those whouse the opportunity well and pass theircourses, will be able to go out into the marketand find themselves a job at any miningcompany.The idea is not to only train people to beemployed by Dwarsrivier Mine. Unfortunatelyonly a limited amount of positions are availableat the mine itself, but in an attempt to uplift thecommunities in which it operates, DwarsrivierMine is also training additional cadets who cango back to their communities with skills theydid not have before, opening doors toemployment opportunities at differentcompanies.Apart from Uys’ presentation, the stakeholderswere also granted an opportunity to askquestions, communicate any concerns anddeliver praise for work well done.Sekhukhune District Mayor, Cllr. DavidMogobo Magabe and Greater Tubatse Mayor,Cllr Nkosi Mahlaki attended the morning’sproceedings. Cllr. Magabe encouragedDwarsrivier to continue working towards theempowerment and development of the area.Praise was also given for efforts to date.They told the other stakeholders to make useof opportunities offered by the mine and worktogether towards achieving more.
Mnr. Francois Uys, Senior General Manager at Dwarsrivier Mine with Executive Mayor ofSekhukhune District Municipality, Cllr. David Mogobe Magabe and Greater Tubatse MunicipalityMayor, Cllr. NJ Mahlake during the engagement session last week.
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DWARSRIVIER MINE
This page was sponsored by Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine
Did you know?• Dwarsrivier Mine recently celebrated 1
000 000 Fatality Free Shifts. It took themine three years to achieve thismilestone as the number of peopleemployed at the mine are not as manyas at many larger mines.
• During this three year period 6employees lost their lives on the publicroads.
• Dwarsrivier Mine managementtherefore takes the condition of ourroads as well as driver behaviour,especially of employees of thecompany very seriously. Should anemployee be spotted driving recklessly,management will engage the offenderhelp ensure that everyone who travelsArrive Alive.
Plans forthe futureAssmang decided to focus on enterprise among its corebusiness imperatives.Through enterprise development an effort is made toreduce the level of poverty in the Sekhukhune area,especially the immediate communities surroundingDwarsrivier Mine.Strategic initiatives have been put in place to ensureeffective economic participation for the surroundingcommunities.Although such opportunities will not meet all expectationsor completely eradicate poverty in these communities, it isa step in the right direction.Some of the opportunities that are currently being usedinclude a carwash at Dwarsrivier Mine, a canteen whereemployees can buy food, the development of theunderground road infrastructure as well as the surfaceinfrastructure of the mine. Employee transportationservices as well as the road transportation of ore.
Housing development scheme for employeesDwarsrivier Mine is currently developing ahousing scheme through which they will assistemployees to buy their own homes. Theemployees will receive a subsidy as an incentivefor buying a house and will also be provided withgood financial advice.They will not be restricted in buying somethingspecific. They will be given guidance with
budgeting and planning for the future and re-payments on the property. The idea is not only toempower people to own their homes, but to haveit serve as an incentive to stay with the company.Some houses will be constructed in Lydenburg,but the bulk of the construction will take place inBurgersfort.Negotiations with developers in the area is
Skills developmentDwarsrivier Mine focuses on Mine related skills development. The cadet training schemecreates a pool of people from which Dwarsrivier and other mines can draw skilled employees.This scheme seeks to enhance the employability of people in the area.13 SMME received business skills training through LIBSA. Three have been awarded variouscontracts at the Mine and others have been assisted by the Mine to register a cooperative whichwill do underground road construction among key Mine opportunities.
Portable skills development to date
currently being underway. The buying of the landis expected to be finalised by March 2012.The first construction of stock homes in Lydenburgis expected to start by March this year.Construction in Burgersfort is envisioned to startduring July 2012. The whole home ownershipinitiative is expected to be finalised and on trackby April this year.
Intervention Total Discipline
RDO Cadets 26 Mining
Belt Attendant Cadets 9 Engineering
Laboratory Cadets 4 Plant
Process Cadets 8 Plant
LHD Cadets 16 Mining
Learnerships 18 Engineering
ABET 31 Mine wide
81 People have been trained at a cost of R4 454 040.27 to the Company.
Source area Target % Total to date % Progress
Tubatse 50% 667 52.44%
Sekhukhune 15% 62 4.87%
Limpopo 10% 31 2.44%
RSA Province (Excluding
Limpopo 15% 376 29.56%
Other 10% 136 10.69%
Total employees 100% 1272 100%
Mine’s employment strategy
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From 16 to 17 February Tubatse Chrome offeredfree Health Risk Assessments and HIV/AIDS Testingto their employees and on-site contractors. The
Right: Reuben Ramela won a flat screen TV in the Aids TestingLucky Draw Competition. He has 31 years’ service with TubatseChrome. Mr Desmond McManus handed him his prize.(Photograph: Davida van der Walt).
whole aim of the campaign was to motivate employees toknow their health status as well as their HIV/AIDS status.Knowledge is power. By knowing your status, you are
empowered to take action and work towardsgood health.Tubatse Chrome is proud to report that 252employees participated in this initiative.(Information: Davida van der Walt)
Employees supported the HIV/AidsTesting and Health Risk Assessments.
Looking after their health
Valentine’s Day was made extra special at the TubatseChrome Club. The Club management went out of their wayto create a special atmosphere with soothing music andcharming décor. A few couples also had the privilege oftaking a golf cart onto the golf course and having a romanticpicnic at sunset on the golf course. What an enchantingevening! (Photographs and information: Davida van derWalt).
Love is in the air
De Wet & Rita Conradie enjoyed the evening at the Club.
Brand new bakkie for MagdelineMs Mathumi Magdeline Digoro was the luckywinner of the brand new Nissan NP 200 bakkieat OK Grocer in Burgersfort.Nationally OK gave away eight bakkies. OKGrocer Burgersfort was one of the lucky storeswho got a chance to give away one of thebakkies.The handover of the bakkie took place onSaturday last week. A festive atmosphere was
created with music, a jumping castle andboerewors rolls that were on sale. A cakedecorating competition for the children was afirm favourite.OK Grocer also ran a special in-storecompetition with specific products and luckydraw winners walked away with hundreds ofrands in gift vouchers and other products.Ms Digoro is from Burgersfort and sells ‘pap
en vleis’ at the taxi rank near OK Grocer. Shewas very excited about her prize. She will nowuse the bakkie for her business she said.
Mr Vonnie Craffert, one of the owners andmanager of OK Grocer in Burgersfort thankedall their clients for their loyal support.
Right: Mr Vonnie Craffertcongratulates MsMathumi MagdelineDigoro.
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Vacancies
GREATER TUBATSE MUNICIPALITY, SITUATED IN LIMPOPO PROVINCE,INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PERSONS TO
BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITIONS LISTED HEREUNDER. THE SUCCESSFULCANDIDATE WILL BE STATIONED AT THE MUNICIPAL
OFFICES IN BURGERSFORT
DEPARTMENT : ECONOMIC AND LAND DEVELOPMENTPOSITION : DIRECTOR - ECONOMIC AND LAND DEVELOPMENTREMUNERATION : NEGOTIABLE (5 YEAR PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:· A recognized B degree in Economic and/or Land Development or equivalent· Five years extensive management experience· Knowledge of LED and Town Planning· Knowledge of relevant local government statutes and Bathopele Principles· Computer Literacy for the role· A valid SA motor vehicle drivers license· Well developed interpersonal skills and a high level of professional ethics and integrity
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Reporting to the Municipal Manager the incumbent will be responsible for the following;· Effective consultation with local business, consultants, councilors and civil society on economic
development· Develop, implement and manage strategies for economic and land development within the
municipality· Planning of activities relating to tourism and SMMEs· Renew and align economic and land use activities with changing legislative mandates· Ensure the efficient utilization of resources allocated in line with applicable legislation and practices· Manage budget as well as performance of staff allocated to the department· Other responsibilities deemed relevant to the position
Applications accompanied by a detailed CV, certified copies of certificates and other supportingdocuments should be submitted to the Human Resources Offices at Greater TubatseMunicipality Civic Centre at: 1 Kastania Street in Burgersfort or they can be posted to:The Municipal Manager, Greater Tubatse Municipality, P O Box 206, BURGERSFORT, 1150
No faxed or emailed applications will be considered.
NB: Those who applied before do not need to re - apply.
Closing date : 09 March 2012 @ 16h00Enquiries : Human Resources @ 013 231 1000
The selection process will be influenced by the municipality’s Employment Equity Principles. Pleasenote that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have notbeen contacted within 30 days after the closing date should assume that they have been unsuccessful.
PHALA H LMUNICIPAL MANAGER
The Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointments
RE - ADVERTISEMENT
Shaft Sinking / Mine Development / Contract Mining / Raiseboring / Raise Mining /
Underground Construction / Engineering & Technical Services / Speciality Services
Contract Name: GHAGHOO
Location: PLOT 165, PILANE ROAD, GABORONE, BOTSWANAApplications are invited for the following positions:
REDPATH MINING (BOTSWANA)(PTY) LIMITED
Multi-disciplined InternationalMining Contracting Company
JOB POSTING: FOREMAN – TUNNELLING:
Grade 10 & Blasting Certificate, Metalliferous Mines; 5-8 yearsexperience in a supervisory position in a construction, tunnelling andconventional mining environment; proven track record in achievingproduction & safety targets; computer literate & medically fit. Declinesinking experience will be an added advantage.Reference: TF.Ghaghoo15
Please note: A copy of your CV must be accompanied by certifiedcopies of all relevant qualifications/certificates required for theselected position,
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 09 March 2012
The Recruitment DepartmentE-Mail: [email protected] or
Fax: 0866486745
Redpath Mining is an equal opportunities employer.We offer competitive / market related packages.
Please refer to the reference number when applying for the position.
If you do not receive a response within 14 days after the closing date pleaseconsider your application unsuccessful.
REDPATH MINING (SOUTH AFRICA)
(PTY) LIMITED Multi-disciplined International Mining
Contracting Company
JOB POSTING: MINE OVERSEERMinimum qualifications and skills:
Grade 12 & Mine Overseer’s Certificate – Metalliferous Mines; 5-7years experience in managerial position in a trackless, decline sinking& conventional mining environment; proven track record in achievingproduction & safety targets; computer literate & medically fit.(ref.MO0114)
JOB POSTING: SURVEYORMinimum qualifications and skills:
Grade 12 & Surveying Diploma or Certificate of competence in MineSurvey, Elementary Mine Survey Government Ticket ; 3-5 yearsexperience as a Surveyor in a trackless, decline shaft & conventionalmining environment; computer literate & medically fit. Experience inAutoCAD and/or relevant electronic survey programmes is essential.(ref.SUR0115)
Redpath Mining South Africa is an Equal Opportunity Employer
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Interested applicants must forward a 2-3 PAGE RESUME to:The Recruitment Department
E-Mail: [email protected] orFax: 0866486745
Please refer to the reference number when applying for the position.
If you do not receive a response within 14 days after the closing date pleaseconsider your application unsuccessful.
As the first Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Company with two North American listing as wellas a South African listing, we are the choice employer in the field. The following vacancy nowexists at the Bokoni Platinum Mine in the Limpopo Province:
SHAFT MANAGERThe Shaft Manager has the Legal accountability with a 3.1 appointment in terms of the MineralsAct and Regulations and is required to assist the manager in the control, management and directionof the underground workings of the mine, as stipulated by the regulations. The main responsibilityof this role is to ensure that the operational process in a defined area of the mine operateseffectively through the;- Control of the working environment and promotion of ‘Zero Tolerance’ principles.- Proper allocation, development and utilisation of human resources.- Utilisation of new technology, financial, logistical and material assets.- Management of the process of ore body exposure and stripping and the administration of
these functions, and is,- Accountable for the well being of the workforce and the sustained Profitability of the
operation, with a time frame of 1-3 years.
Minimum Requirements
· Mining degree/diploma.· At least three years mining experience and be in management position at metalliferous
mines.· Mine manager’s certificate & Blasting Certificate.· Computer literate.
Key Responsibilities
· “Zero Tolerance” principles are implemented, measured and responded to throughout theentire area of responsibility.
· Legal and Management specifics are adhered to.· All statistical and progressive production figures required by working procedures and site-
specific systems are completed and available.· Required reef horizons are identified and the necessary development to expose them planned
and scheduled with the development team.· Production forecasts are quantified and planning to achieve targets completed with the
stoping team.· Interaction of relevant departments and the mining team is co-ordinated, monitored and
optimised.· Production targets for reef exposure and stripping are met within defined parameters of
quantity and quality.· Operating costs throughout the process are kept within budget limitations.· The performance of the workforce is monitored and improved through the development of
skills and behavior.
Interested persons can forward their applications to the Recruitment Office E-mail [email protected] closing date 29 February 2012.
“Bokoni Platinum” shall apply the affirmative action principles as set out in the company’semployment equity policy. In the event that you do not hear from the Company within aperiod of 21 days after the closing date of applications, your application shall be deemed tobe unsuccessful. The CV’s of unsuccessful applications shall not be returned.
To advertise in Platinum Gazette call Beánnla on 083543 1676
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Klein Advertensies • SmallsPlaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort Apteek in die Marone Sentrum of doen dit elektronies d.m.v. e-pos of faks. Place your small at Phelo Pele Pharmacy in the Khadima Centre or at Burgersfort Pharmacy
at the Marone Centre. You could also place it via e-mail or fax. Enquiries: 083 543 1676 or 083 271 9151. E-mail: [email protected] • Fax: 086 554 9031
Adverteer/Advertise hier/here:1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs
2.Betrekking/Vacancy3.Dienste/Services
4. Oornag Akkommodasie/Overnight accommodation
Beds from R1000,Bedroom Suites from
R1000, HomeTheatre Speakers(small) from R150,
54cm TV from R450,
10. Te Koop/For Sale
9. Te Huur/To Rent
5. Troeteldiere/Pets6. Persoonlik/Personal
7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous8. Gesoek/Wanted
9. Te Huur/To Rent10. Te Koop/For sale
Springkastele te huur.Vyf verskillende
soorte. Steelpoort/Burgersfort.
Kontak Bianca,082 558 9129.
CalvinPrep School
Calvin Prep School in Burgersfort needs aGrade R Teacher.
Candidates who have a stable and successful trackrecord, experience in teaching in a similar
environment, and contactable references will be atan advantage.
Minimum requirements:* Legal entitlement to work in SA * Tertiary
education * The ability to communicate clearly andprofessionally in English and Afrikaans * The ability
to teach at Foundation Phase level * Computerliteracy and a working knowledge of Windows * A
well-constructed, well presented CV with no factualor other errors.
Should you be interested in applying for the aboveposition, please forward your Curriculum Vitae,
together with names and telephone numbers of tworeferences to:
Headmaster, P.O. Box 2018, Burgersfort or e-mail:[email protected] or fax: 086 564 1322.
Closing date: 9 March 2012.
EVRAZ MAPOCHS MINE RECREATION CLUB
INVITATION TO TENDEREvraz Mapochs Mine (Pty) Ltd. is an iron ore mine situated near the town ofRoossenekal, Limpopo. The mine has existing club facilities situated in the town.The club is not currently operational, but maintained.The mine wishes to open the club for the benefit of employees and the surroundingcommunities. The facilities comprise the club house, restaurant and bar, outsidebraai area, function/recreational hall, swimming pool and change house, tenniscourts and golf course.Mapochs Mine (Pty) Ltd. invites suitable bidders to submit detailed proposalsas to how the successful bidder is going to operate the facility as a going concern.
Important information:1. Tender Closing Date: Friday,23 March 20122. Site meeting to be held on:
• Date: Thursday,01 March 2012• Venue: Mapochs Recreational Club, Roossenekal• Time: 11H00
3. Tenders to be submitted to:Tender Fax Number: 0866744716 or Email: [email protected] Tender Box in the Administration Building at Evraz Highveld Steel (Emalahleni)in a sealed envelop.
Contact person: Mr. Siphiwe SangweniCompany: Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium Pty (Ltd)Telephone: (013) 690 9333
EVRAZ MAPOCHS MYN ONTSPANNINGSKLUB
UITNODIGING OM TE TENDEREvraz Mapochs Myn (Edms.) Bpk. is ‘n ysterertsmyn wat geleë is naby die dorpRoossenekal in Limpopo. Die myn beskik oor bestaande klubfasiliteite in die dorp.Die klub is nie tans in bedryf nie, maar die geboue en geriewe word onderhou.Die myn wil graag die klub heropen om aan die behoeftes van die werknemers envan die omliggende gemeenskappe te voldoen. Die geriewe bestaan uit ‘n klubhuis,restaurant met kroegfasiliteite, ‘n buitelug braaiarea, ‘n saal vir funksies enontspanningsaktiwiteite, ‘n swembad met kleedkamers, tennisbane en ‘n gholfbaan.Mapochs Myn (Edms.) Bpk. nooi geskikte tenderaars uit om volledigevoorstelle voor te lê van hoe die tenderaar beplan om die fasiliteit as ‘n lopendebesigheid te bedryf.
Belangrike inligting:1. Keerdatum vir tenders: Vrydag, 23 Maart 20122. ‘n Terreinvergadering sal gehou word op:
• Datum: Donderdag, 1 Maart 2012• Plek: Mapochs Ontspanningsklub, Roossenekal• Tyd: 11:00
3. Tenders moet ingedien word by: Tender Faksnommer: 0866744716 of E-pos:[email protected], of plaas u tender in ‘n verseëlde koevert indie Tenderhouer in die Administrasiegebou te Evraz Highveld Steel(Emalahleni).
Kontakpersoon: Mnr. Siphiwe SangweniMaatskappy: Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium Edms (Bpk.)Telefoon: (013) 690 9333
Vakante posGevestigde besigheid in Burgersfort isopsoek na ‘n Administratiewe persoon.
Vereistes:• Moet boekhou agtergrond en ondervinding hê
• Moet betroubaar, hardwerkend, lojaal,doel-gerig wees en moet kan leiding neem in die
kantoor • ‘n Goeie persoonlikheid en moet metverskillende ouderdomme mense kan werk •
Moet onder druk kan werk • Pastel ondervindingen ‘n bestuurderslisensie is ‘n bonus • Verkieslik
geen rokers • Moet ten volle tweetalig wees.Stuur verkorte CV wat slegs betrekking tot die
pos het na 086 614 3767.
VacancyEstablished company in Burgersfort is
looking for an Area SalesRepresentative & Project controller in
the HVAC Industry.
Must have a Valid driver’s licence. Must bepresentable, bilingual and well mannered.
Only fax CV’s with relevance to theposition to 086 614 3767
As the first Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Company with two North American listing as wellas a South African listing, we are the choice employer in the field. The following vacancy nowexists at the Bokoni Platinum Mine in the Limpopo Province:
HR MANAGER: LABOUR MANAGEMENTWork Description
The HR Manager – Labour Management is a direct report to the Senior HR Managerdepartmental head position in the Operational Unit. The role is responsible forensuring high quality delivery of HR service to the shafts, particularly in the area oflabour management.
Minimum Requirements
· BA – Personnel Management or equivalent Diploma.· At least seven years management experience at least five of which should be in
an operational mining environment.· Competent in mine HR systems and related legislation.· Skills - Problem solving and Computer literate.· Company generic training: IT systems, Specific HR systems and procedures,
Finance for non-financial managers, Supervisory skills and Conflict management.
Key Responsibilities
· SAP HR systems.· Training and development.· Shaft labour planning.· Employee information systems.· Labour reporting.· Labour management.
Interested persons can forward their applications to the Recruitment Office by E-mailto [email protected] closing date 29 February 2012.
“Bokoni Platinum” shall apply the affirmative action principles as set out in thecompany’s employment equity policy. In the event that you do not hear from theCompany within a period of 21 days after the closing date of applications, yourapplication shall be deemed to be unsuccessful. The CV’s of unsuccessful applicationsshall not be returned.
Filing cupboard fromR600, Office Chairsfrom R300. Much
more in store! Newand secondhand
furniture.Visit Furniture
Traders Burgersfort.At the back of
Capitec and old
ABSA Bank (oldPost OfficeBuilding).
Tel: 072 781 1236
Vacancies for Sales Reps exist in theSteelpoort, Polokwane area. Relevantexperience will be advantageous in abovepositions.
A vacancy also exists for a Senior AdminClerk with relevant experience incomputer skills, Pastel / IQ Enterprise,book keeping and accounting, organizingthe daily office operation of a new branchin the Steelpoort office park situatedacross the road from Lion Smelter.Minimum experience of 3-5 years isrequired in similar position for thisvacancy.
Self-motivated individuals with relevantqualifications, own transport andexperience can fax CV to: 014 592 1169
Market related basic salary withcommission and benefits will beapplicable.
Standard conditions of employment apply.
SALES REPRESENTATIVES
SENIOR ADMIN CLERK
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS & INVITATIONTO REGISTER AS AN INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTY
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONERSVhu Hone Hawe Trading Enterprise ccEnvironmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP): Mr. Lucas MoifoPO. Box 2414POLOKWANE0700
Tel: 015 298 9066Fax: 086 604 0476E-mail: [email protected]
Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulations 54(2) (c) (i) of Government Notice R. 543 of 2010promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (Act No. 107 of 1998)as amended.
The proposed development entails the construction of a 8000m2 shopping centre on 20ha land atGa-Rantho village within the Greater Tubatse Local Municipality, Greater Sekhukhune District. Theproposed activity will take place on the Farm Steelpoort Park 366KT.
The project triggers Listed Activities No. 23 (ii) provided for in Government Notice R.544 of theNational Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (Act No. 107 of 1998). An application forenvironmental authorization has been lodged on the 13th February 2012 with the Limpopo Departmentof Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) – LEDET REF. 12/1/9/1-GS47.
Interested and affected parties (I&APs) are invited to present written comments together with theirname, contact details and an indication of any direct business, financial, personal or other interestwhich they have in the application to the contact person indicated below within 40 days (i.e. on orbefore the 6th April 2012) of the publishing of this notice.
Die Direksies van Motaganeng en Spekboom landgoederenooi belangstellendes om aansoek te doen vir die pos vanBestuurder van beide aangrensende landgoedere
Verantwoordelikhede sluit in:
• Sekuriteit• Instandhouding van tuine, paaie en landgoedeiendom• Die bou van verhoudings met inwoners en hantering vanklagtes• Bestuur en die nakoming van die landgoedreëls• Finansies en begroting• Die bestuur van werknemers• Administrasie• Skakeling met die owerhede en ander partye
Vaardighede: Leierskap en bestuur, mensekennis, beplanningen organisering en konflikbestuur. Rekenaarvaardigheid(Word en Excell) verpligtend
• Aansoekers moet verkieslik in Burgersfort.woon• Salaris: Onderhandelbaar.• Werksure: 08.00 tot 17.00, Maandag tot Vrydag. Mag verwag word om oor naweke van tyd tot tyd beskikbaar te wees.
Verkorte CV’s kan gerig word aan: Mamre PropertyManagement Vir aandag Willem Louw [email protected]: Willem Louw Tel: 087 701 7261Sluitingsdatum: 16,00 op 2 Maart 2012
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General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd isan equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given tohistorically disadvantaged South Africans. Assessments may be oneof the methods utilised to determine the successful candidate. Thecompany offers a competitive remuneration package commensuratewith the position. The Company reserves the right not to appoint.
Please forward your application to the HR Recruitment AssistanH Chego, at e-mail: [email protected]
Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 daysafter the closing date must accept that their applications were notsuccessful.
Role Purpose: To contribute towards business success byactively improving the competency levels of the employees inmining and contribute towards business success by facilitatingthe implementation of all activities required to ensure the smoothcompletion of the training cycle within the company and to con-tribute toward the achievement of the HR strategy.
Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for on thejob coaching. He or she must be a hands on individual withgood written and verbal English communication skills. Effec-tively communicate to learners. Conduct outcomes based as-sessment and moderation. Conduct competency and skills re-freshers. conduct workplace follow-ups. Be effective and effi-cient with presentation facilitation skills.
Requirements: In order to apply, you will need a Grade 12Certificate or equivalent. Preferably HRD qualification NQFlevel 3 or studying towards HRD qualification. Facilitation Cer-tificate. Assessor Certificate. Moderator certificate will be ad-vantageous. Valid blasting certificate/Rock breaking qualifica-tion level 3. At least 2 years underground mining experience.A strategic thinker with the ability to align training needs withcompetency profiles, skills audits and training needs analysis.Competent in MS Office software packages.
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* BurgersfortSUPERSPAR
* Boxer StoresBurgersfort* OK Grocer* Phelo PelePharmacy
* BurgersfortPharmacy
* LaerskoolSteelpoort* LaerskoolBurgersfort* Tingeling
Kleuterskool* OK MiniMark
* Greater TubatseMunicipality
* CTM* Modikwa Platinum
Mine* Pick n Pay
* Winterveld Village* Ohrigstad SAPS* Total Ohrigstad* Leboeng SAPS
* Praktiseer SAPS* Burgersfort SAPS* Magaba Garage
* Vision Meat* Burgersfort
Toyota* Hendrik’s
Panelbeaters* Mecklenburg
SAPS* Tubatse Village
* PraktiseerMagistrate’s Court
* Penge* Factory Shop
* Dwarsrivier Mine* 4U Office National
- Burgersfort* Ingwe Safety
Equipment* One Stop Motor
Spares - Steelpoort* Fingerprint of
Africa* Try Me Dealers
Ohrigstad* LaerskoolOhrigstad
* Vyfster Slaghuis* Sasol Delight
Convenience Store- Steelpoort
* Department ofAgriculture -Praktiseer
* Madeleen WillersProkureurs
* Merensky RealEstate
* Pret Liqour
Atletiek by Laerskool BurgersfortDie Burgersfort Toyota atletiekbyeenkoms het verledeSaterdag by Laerskool Burgersfort plaasgevind. Plaaslike
skole het teen mekaar deelgeneem en Burgersfort Toyota het dienuwe Toyota Avanza kom uitstal. Nog foto’s op bladsy 12.
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Toyota byeenkoms ‘n groot suksesLaerskool Burgersfort het verlede week Saterdag dievriendskaplike Burgersfort Toyota atletiekbyeenkomsaangebied. Laerskool Burgersfort, Laerskool Ohrigstaden Calvin Prep School het teen mekaar meegeding.
Ouers kon ook ‘n kans kry om die nuwe Toyota Avanza thebewonder. Dié voertuig sal ook vandag by die Interlaer byLaerskool Burgersfort te sien wees.Laerskool Burgersfort het almal bedank wat gehelp het om
van die dag ‘n sukses te maak. Veral Toyotaen die Netcare ambulansdienste is spesiaalbedank. Die publiek word uitgenooi om diearea se jong atlete by die interlaer te komondersteun. Dit begin reeds vroegvanoggend by Laerskool Burgersfort sesportgronde.
Bo: Die tydhouers het vanverskillende skole gekom.
Onder: Vir elke item ismedaljes uitgedeel vir dieeerste drie plekke.
