Education & Training South Africa weekly newsletter - 16 Jul 2013

So? Are you a teabag?

There are some leadership qualities that are common to every field of human endeavour, so here they are... Madiba's Teabag Laws for leadership success.

Bad news for banking is that a recent survey has found that retail banking confidence has dropped sharply, but on a brighter note,
Standard Bank has won plaudits for its mobile banking innovations. Apparently they are something of a hit with international bankers.

Thursday is Mandela Day, so what are you going to be doing? Whatever it is, at least you know you are in very good company... because Branson, Clinton and the Dalai Lama also support Mandela Day.

Finally, for the logistics sectors, the good news is that figures reveal there's a high air freight demand in Africa.

The African continent is experiencing significant growth and expanding trade. Figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and DHL Express's shipment numbers show increased air freight demand in South Africa and the continent as a whole during the month of April.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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The future of entrepreneurship

[Courtney Bentley] "The best way to predict the future is to create it" - Peter Drucker. Never be fooled that the road to your success is going to be the hardest challenge you will ever face in your life. Read more >>

Ten steps to help you ace an interview

While a sound education can help open doors for graduates, this is only half the battle in obtaining employment. The South African College of Business (SACOB) recognises the importance of interview skills in landing a job. Read more >>

EY Africa eager to spend US$40m

[Phakamisa Ndzamela] Professional services firm EY Africa says it has about US$40m to spend on acquisitions in SA, Angola and Nigeria and is also looking to increase its investments in skills development. Read more >>

Police ministry welcomes establishment of university

The Police Ministry has welcomed the announcement by police management to develop the Paarl South African Police Service (SAPS) Academy to be a university which will start offering Bachelor degrees in Policing. Read more >>

Professor Ismail Mohamed passes away

The University of the Witwatersrand has extended its deepest sympathies to the family, friends, colleagues and loved ones of the late Professor Ismail Mahomed, who passed away at the age of 82, on Saturday, 7 July 2013, following a protracted period of illness. Read more >>

NBS signs MoU with GSB

The Network for Business Sustainability (NBS) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) at the University of Pretoria (Johannesburg) and the Graduate School of Business (GSB) at the University of Cape Town for the first regional affiliate of NBS in South Africa. Read more >>

Skills for a changing banking landscape

[Issued by Milpark Business School] Milpark Business School is well-known for its niche banking qualifications and has revisited its current offerings to ensure that the skills acquired will enable students to operate successfully in the changing environment. Read more >> visit press office >>

2013 Young Communicator Ambassadors Awards set to showcase dynamic SA speakers

Future South African leaders are gearing up for the 2013 Young Communicator Ambassadors (YCA) Awards. The 2012 event featured highly proficient public speakers, and equally high standards are expected for this year's awards. Read more >>

Ideas to honour 67 years of service on Mandela Day

Christel House in Ottery, Cape Town is a school that is turning around lives with its dedication to breaking the cycle of poverty. For Mandela Day, it is encouraging the citizens of Cape Town to support the school, not only monetarily but also through volunteerism. Read more >>

Jobless being trained in solar energy

[Mpho Sibanyoni] A group of 266 unemployed youth from two townships have been handed a lifeline: They have been enrolled in a workshop to train them to participate in the renewable energy industry. Read more >>

Technical skills in ICT sector need replenishing

There is an urgent and growing need to replenish available technical skills within the country's ICT sector - and more is required to help those entering the field to establish a foothold within an ever-competitive market. Read more >>

Business Developer - Biosciences - Stellenbosch

Business developer: biosciences. Stellenbosch University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for this position, to commence duties as soon as possible. Read more >>

Prof/Associate Prof/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer - Industrial Engineering - Stellenbosch

Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer - Industrial Engineering. Stellenbosch University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for this position. Read more >>

Junior/Senior Lecturer - Geography and Environmental Studies - Stellenbosch

Senior lecturer/lecturer/junior lecturer - geography and environmental studies. Stellenbosch University invites applications for the aforementioned position to commence duties on 1 January 2014. Read more >>

Mandela Day
Cotlands - 15 Jul 2013 to 18 Jul 2013 Johannesburg

Focal Biz Breakfast
Friends of Central Library (NPO) - 18 Jul 2013 Cape Town

Persuasive Proposal
nFold - 24 Jul 2013 Midrand

LifeXchange Mentor Training
LifeXchange - 25 Jul 2013 to 28 Jul 2013 Cape Town

Annual Student Education Support and Welfare
Creative Concepts Training - 30 Jul 2013 to 31 Jul 2013 Johannesburg

MS Excel Courses - Intermediate/Advanced
Paton Training - 31 Jul 2013 Johannesburg

MS Excel Courses - Intermediate/Advanced
Paton Training - 1 Aug 2013 Johannesburg

MS Excel Courses - Intermediate/Advanced
Paton Training - 2 Aug 2013 Johannesburg

Copywriting for a digital world
AAA School of Advertising - 22 Aug 2013 to 24 Oct 2013 Cape Town

Revit Course
MultiMedia Centre - 16 Jul 2013 to 7 Aug 2013 Durban,Cape Town,Pretoria,Boksburg,Sandton

Corporate Branding and Social Media Forum
The Conference Hub - 17 Jul 2013 to 18 Jul 2013 Johannesburg

Leading with Integrity and Resilience
Symphonia - 17 Jul 2013 Johannesburg

Advanced Financial Statements Analysis
Paton Training - 17 Jul 2013 to 18 Jul 2013 Johannesburg

Xtraordinary Women - Blouberg
Xtraordinary Women - 18 Jul 2013 Cape Town

Focal Biz Breakfast
Friends of Central Library (NPO) - 18 Jul 2013 Cape Town

Xtraordinary Women - Holistic Network
Xtraordinary Women - 19 Jul 2013 Langebaan

So? Are you a teabag?

Weekly top stories

Business Developer - Biosciences - Stellenbosch

Facilities Manager - Stellenbosch

Prof/Associate Prof/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer - Industrial Engineering - Stellenbosch

Junior/Senior Lecturer - Geography and Environmental Studies - Stellenbosch

Recovery Centre Manager - Stellenbosch

In Real Life [Angela Horn]

Stand up...for your health [Howard Rybko]

Magashula quits SARS after report [Evan Pickworth]

VAT charged on foreign Internet purchases [Amanda Visser]

Sun's energy saves Vodacom R6,5m [Thabiso Mochiko]

Kelly sells M Squared for US$11m [Alistair Anderson]

Madiba's Teabag Laws for leadership success [Johan Poolman]

Batteries boost Delta EMD's earnings [Alistair Anderson]

Protea expands its Lusaka hotel [Nick Hedley]

Young hoteliers in the making [Evan-Lee Courie]

Reaching for the cloud? Why an experienced partner can help [Albie Bester]

Tablets - the end of the PC or just another gadget? [Francois van Wijk]

A Town Called Fokol Lutho [Daniel Dercksen]

My Name is Rachel Corrie speaks out [Eugene Yiga]

Women of the world choose Fiesta [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor]