23 Oct 2012

Human Resources & Recruitment

 



SA defence industry needs investment

SA's arms industry is highly developed, but more investment is needed to keep SA in the technology race if it is to remain competitive. Not only can the sector be a far bigger foreign-exchange earner, but it can also be a far bigger generator of skills and jobs.

Some of us might sometimes think of the agricultural sector as one in which technology is used in farm machinery, some farm operations, and not much else. Wrong! The sector, in fact, is evermore technology "savvy" and now agriculture is sparking the creative talents of developers.

SA has entered the war on piracy, and now there has been a large order for an SA-designed VPS Anti-piracy device. South African company Vessel Protection Systems (VPS) has won a large order to supply commercial charterers with more than 90 anti-pirate devices invented and perfected by VPS in Cape Town.

South African Airways has plans for new investments, so the government guarantee for SAA is "not a bail-out", or so the cash-strapped airline's annual general meeting heard last week.

Rod Baker, content director

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Samas have a new CEO
[Andile Ndlovu] Music industry veteran Nhlanhla Sibisi has replaced Randall Abrahams as CEO of the SA Music Awards. It would appear to be a promotion for both men, with Abrahams' appointment as chairman of the MTN Sama 19 showcase a reward for his work in giving the awards ceremony a much-needed facelift. Read more >>

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Recession causes increase in fraudulent activities
Recessions impact on companies in many negative ways. However, one impact that is often not fully understood is the psychology of employees on all levels. Cutbacks and austerity measures will often find employees with less than expected earnings, particularly in light of diminished or absent incentives or bonuses. Read more >>

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SAA resignations regrettable
The resignation of the CEO and two senior managers at SA Airways was regrettable, Parliament's portfolio committee on public enterprises said on Tuesday. Read more >>

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Labour says it found jobs for 96,505 people
The public employment service of the department of labour has placed 96,505 people in jobs, the department said on Tuesday. Read more >>

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Happy people equals happy profits
[Lauren Ratcliffe] You have to wonder how often managers consider the importance of how "happy" members of their team are - probably not very often. When you consider the stats, however, it makes business sense to consider what you are doing for your team and your people to create a high performance culture in your unit and organisation - because, whether you believe it or not, happy people equals increased profit, and here's why ... Read more >>

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Younger scientists needed urgently
South Africa must hurry up and make the necessary investments to ensure there is a new crop of young scientists trained and ready for work emerging from universities every year says Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi. Read more >>


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V&A Waterfront to host Cape Town Corporate Games 2013 - Corporate Games
3rd South Africa, the Official Licence Holder of Corporate Games South Africa, are excited to announce that the Corporate Games will once again be held in Cape Town. Read more >>


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