30 Jul 2013

Education & Training

The next day we were at sea...

According to Public Enterprises Deputy Minister, Bulelani Magwanishe, the jobs are there - in the maritime industry. In fact, according to him, there are more than 40,000 of them. The only problem is that there aren't more than 40,000 young people to take those jobs. The call has been made: Youngsters... You're needed in the maritime industry.

"Hello Control..." Security is so tight no cellphones or cameras are allowed into the building, but at least here's a description of what's it's like inside Eskom's national control centre after a group of journalists took "the tour".

Not too long ago, having a heart condition, failed liver, lung cancer et al basically meant tidying up your medical affairs and await the Grim Reaper. Nowadays a great number of people who might otherwise have passed on are enjoying a life... In fact, they're able to participate in their own World Transplant Games.

Fancy a walk on the wild side...for free? SANParks has announced the 2013 SA National Parks Week dates. On these dates, day visitors you can enjoy free access to most of the 21 national parks across the country. Free access to parks does NOT include free access to accommodation facilities and other tourist activities.

Now's your chance to experience what all our overseas visitors have been "Ooing" and "Aahing" about.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Weekly top stories

[BizCareers] Endless interviews and changing careers
[Juliette Attwell] This week we look at ways to make your interview count, including what to say in an interview and what to discuss with the interviewer. The next question is about taking that huge leap of faith and changing careers entirely... Is it a good or bad idea? Read more >>

Education & Training
G.U.D Holdings gives the gift of education
G.U.D Holdings furthered their investment in the learners of Christel House South Africa by providing education bursaries to 30 learners over the next three year period. Read more >>

Samsung commits to student-centric learning
Adequate education remains a critical issue in South Africa. With remote locations playing a largely negative role in appropriate learner schooling alternative options to traditional classrooms are required. Technology is driving the way forward for many educators and learners and will continue to play an integral part in filling the current educational gap. Read more >>

Volunteer to kick start your career
Over and above the 4.6 million unemployed South Africans looking for work, there are an additional 2.3 million discouraged job seekers - people of working age who have given up on finding a job. Unemployment is a harsh reality for many people and often, gaining a tertiary education to increase their chances of employment is just not possible from a financial standpoint. Read more >>

Pastel Accounting Olympiad winner announced
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), in partnership with Sage Pastel Accounting, recently announced that Praise Ndebele, a learner from Ponelopele Oracle Secondary in Gauteng, is the 2013 National SAICA Pastel Accounting Olympiad winner. Read more >>

Biz announces GoPro reader comp winner!
[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Finally, the announcement you've been waiting for - the winner of our GoPro reader competition! Read more >>  visit press office >>


Higher Education
IHS to launch online learning and night school
The International Hotel School (IHS) understands that not everyone has the luxury or the ability to study full-time. With this in mind, they are proud to announce the launch of their new online learning courses and night school for anyone who wants to get into the hospitality industry. Read more >>

New universities a 'charm offensive'?
President Jacob Zuma looks set to score political points with the youth, ahead of next year's elections, when two universities open in Mpumalanga and Northern Cape. Read more >>

Free 9,000-year-old beer at Wits
University of Witwatersrand (Wits) students have found a way to travel 9,000 years back in time - using beer. Read more >>

New SA universities named
[Chris Bathembu] President Jacob Zuma has announced the names of the two new universities government will be building in Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape. Read more >>

South Africa's higher education institutions band together to forge entrepreneurship agenda
[Issued by Mortimer Harvey] South Africa's universities launched the Forum for Entrepreneurship Development Centres (FEDCI) last week on Mandela Day to develop the country's Universities as entrepreneurship and innovation centres. Read more >>  visit press office >>


Primary & Secondary Education
Young scientists expo a success
The 2013 FFS Expo for Young Scientists which ended on Friday, 26 July 2013, was once again a big success, with learners from six additional schools exhibiting for the first time. Read more >>

Inquiry launched into dumped textbooks
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has sent a team to northern KwaZulu-Natal to investigate allegations that logistics company UTi had shredded, burned and dumped textbooks. Read more >>

Don't be comfortable with anything but winning
[Courtney Bentley] Ever felt like you are coming second place? It takes a paradigm shift in thinking to achieve a quantum leap result. Read more >>


Training
Growth in tourism means more opportunities for chefs
A rise in local tourism figures and the subsequent growth of the hospitality industry suggests significant employment opportunities for South African chefs. This is according to Deon Roets, academic manager of Capsicum Culinary Studio. Read more >>


Government

Retired judge to preside over Soobrayan hearing
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has appointed a retired judge to preside over the disciplinary hearing of the department's Director-General Bobby Soobrayan. Read more >>


More Government news


Jobs offered

Digital Learning Materials Designer - Cape Town
Digital learning material designer. Are you a video and digital media designer with experience in a higher education environment? UCT invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for an exciting opportunity. Read more >>

Sobt Manager - Johannesburg
Administrator - Johannesburg



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CESA - 7 Aug 2013 to 8 Aug 2013 Cape Town
Startup Grind Inaugural Event for Cape Town
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BMGI SA - 9 Sep 2013 Cape Town
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Paton Training - 31 Jul 2013 Johannesburg
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