New blog aims to assist with risk management for events organisers

Litha Communications has started a blog, Learn with Litha that shares some of its knowledge gained over 13 years in events management. Aimed at the events industry, it has begun with a multi-part introduction to risk management. 10 May 2012 14:18

New Cape wine masters cover broad industry spectrum

On Friday 4 May 2012, the Cape Wine Academy and the Institute of Cape Wine Masters welcomed four new graduates its ranks at a ceremony at Morgenster Estate in Somerset West. The graduates represent a broad spectrum of occupational interests: Lizette Tolken is an attorney, Raymond Noppé a logistics controller for a wine company, Derek Ramsden, a former entrepreneur turned wine consultant and Dave March, a former athlete and retired teacher and education manager, is now a freelance wine writer. 8 May 2012 12:03

More unemployed youths graduate from retail training

The Unemployed Youth Assistance Programme (UYAP), a joint training initiative between retail training developer and provider Retail Relate, the Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&RSETA) and retailers, saw 178 youngsters graduate from its programme in March 2012. 13 Apr 2012 13:19

SA universities lack innovation: Pandor

South African universities are partly to blame for a lack of innovation in different industries, Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor said last week. 10 Apr 2012 10:51

Three new protégés for Cape Winemakers Guild

The Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme has added three new protégés, Heinrich Kulsen and Chandré Petersen from Paarl in the Western Cape and Philani Shongwe from Ulundi in KwaZulu-Natal, bringing up the number of protégés on the programme to six. 28 Mar 2012 10:07

Applications for social entrepreneur scholarship programme open

Researchers wishing to extend their understanding of social entrepreneurship and informal sector entrepreneurship can apply for a PhD scholarship from the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the UCT Graduate School of Business. Application deadline is 1 April 2012. 22 Mar 2012 13:38

Government 'not committed to training'

The Electrical Contractors Association of SA (ECASA) has blasted government for its lack of commitment to training in the electrical sector. 22 Mar 2012 12:00

Ever thought about a career in tourism?

Few industries cover such a wide range of fields or offer as many career opportunities as tourism. Whether you want to plan country-wide projects or focus on small decor touches, there is probably a niche for you in the tourism and hospitality world. Here are just some of the sectors in which you can get involved. 8 Mar 2012 07:56

First Facilities and Property Management Diploma launches March

The Kgodisa Training Academy launches its first Services SETA accredited Facilities and Property Management Diploma on 16 March 2012 in Sandton. It intends to offer courses in Cape Town and Durban in 2013. 6 Mar 2012 14:42

Devising strategies to provide future retail managers

According to Leigh Blochlinger, head of Retail Relate, a South African organisation providing retail skills training among South Africa's rural youth, there is a threat of severe skills shortages in the retail sector. 1 Mar 2012 12:50

Business leaders needed to upskill school principals, teachers

Social entrepreneur and founder of the non-profit organisation, Symphonia for South Africa, Dr Louise van Rhyn, is leading a challenge to business to use its organisational leadership skills to help combat the crisis in education. 27 Feb 2012 09:25

Enhance customer experience, attend expert course

Acknowledging that customer experience is a vital part of customer retention, growth and profitability, the University of Pretoria is offering a Customer Experience Management (CEM) course, presented by industry subject experts, on 6-9 March 2012. 23 Feb 2012 09:26

Fuel training grows, adds talent

Fuel was awarded Total's retailer training account last week, which will entail the training of over 5000 forecourt attendants, cashiers and site managers as the brand's representatives at 550 of its service stations around the country. It has also announced the appointment of Francois Loubser, as the new MD for Fuel Motor. 20 Feb 2012 09:14

New set of trainees enter Absa Insurance and Financial Advisers Academy

Absa recently announced the second intake of trainee advisers for 2012 to its Absa Insurance and Financial Advisers Academy. In its third year, the academy is welcoming 30 more new recruits for the February 2012 intake. During the year, the new recruits will get an opportunity to learn and grow skills as competent financial advisers. 10 Feb 2012 13:15