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Find the best career HAVE you dreamt about your future career but don’t know where to start? Well, the right career is out there for you. Discover the best career for you, find the courage to make a change, research options, realise your strengths, and learn new skills. False Bay College (FBC) offers exciting careers in boat building, engineering, business, IT, hospitality, early child-
hood development, safety in society, 2D animation and much more. The FBC Open Day on 21 April, will allow visitors to interact with staff and students, as well as view and experience the practical aspects of the various courses. FBC will evaluate your strengths and skills and have the tools to guide you through the process of self-discovery. Free career and English and maths lit-
Tuesday 17 April 2012 INFORMED: Explore exciting career paths at False Bay College’s Open Day.
eracy assessments will be offered at all campuses. Bursaries are available (terms and conditions apply). Highlights of the event includes a mini job and trade fair, career museum and workshop tours, market day, soccer tournaments and loads of fun activities for the children. Dare to dream with False Bay College! Visit www. falsebaycollege.co.za for more information.
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exciting opportunities for persons WHo Want to make a Difference
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LOTus RivER C.D.C. COMMuNiTy HEALTH CENTRE (CHiEF DiRECTORATE: METRO DisTRiCT HEALTH sERviCEs)
Housekeeping supervisor REMuNERATiON: R 84 483 PER ANNuM sERviCE bENEFiTs: 13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance. REquiREMENTs: MiNiMuM EDuCATiONAL quALiFiCATiON: Junior Certificate (or equivalent). ExPERiENCE: Appropriate housekeeping experience in a hospital environment. iNHERENT REquiREMENT OF THE jOb: Willing to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays. COMPETENCiEs (kNOwLEDgE/skiLLs): • Ability to adhere to safety and hygienic standards and the ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning and household equipment • Knowledge of stock control and infection control • Ability to effectively communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. DuTiEs (kEy REsuLT AREAs/OuTPuTs): • Responsible for overall control, performance and co-ordination of tasks related to linen and hygiene services within the ward • Ensure the effective use, maintenance, ordering, safe-keeping and monitoring of supplies and equipment • Supervise household aid or cleaners in the ward • Responsible for all administrative duties associated with supervision • Attend in-service training appropriate to service delivery. NOTE: Candidates who do not provide a certified copy of a Junior Certificate issued by the Department of Education will not be considered for shortlisting. ENquiRiEs: Ms G Jones: 021 703-3131 please submit your application for tHe attention of mr a kassen to tHe Director: metro District HealtH services, soutHern/Western sub-structure, Dp marais Hospital, nurses Home, corner of WHite anD main roaD, retreat 7945.
gROOTE sCHuuR HOsPiTAL, ObsERvATORy
porter REMuNERATiON: R 55 350 PER ANNuM sERviCE bENEFiTs: 13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance. REquiREMENTs: MiNiMuM REquiREMENT: Ability to read and write. ExPERiENCE: Experience in hospital environment. iNHERENT REquiREMENTs OF THE jOb: • Willingness to work shifts, weekends and on public holidays • Must be of sober habits. COMPETENCiEs (kNOwLEDgE/skiLLs): • Ability to speak in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape • Ability to perform tasks such as lifting patients from/onto beds, trolleys and wheelchairs • Good interpersonal skills. DuTiEs (kEy REsuLT AREAs/OuTPuTs): • Safe transport of patients on trolleys and wheelchairs, within various areas in the hospital • Check and replace gas cylinders in wards • Assist with shifting of medical equipment • Ensure a safe and hygienic work environment • Assist with the removal of bodies from wards and perform relevant duties • Respond to requests from wards and departments • Assist with ambulatory and walking patients. NOTE: A detailed job description of the above duties will have to be signed by the successful candidates on acceptance of the post. ENquiRiEs: Mr J Kinnear: 021 404-6262 or Mr E Cassiem: 021 404-3237 please submit your application for tHe attention of ms f safoDien, to tHe cHief executive officer, groote scHuur Hospital, private bag x4, observatory, cape toWn 7935.
ART CRAZY: Members of the Fish Hoek Art Society gather for light snacks while viewing works of art. Photo: A. Johnston
Creativity finds a new home A VARIETY of art was displayed by the Fish Hoek Art Society (FHAS) during a four day exhibition of work by artists from the area. The exhibition was held at the new venue in Main Road, where the society meets three times a week. The new venue, Nerina Gardens Hall, was made available to the society by Sister Sara Mills and staff. FHAS will host workshops on the second Tuesday of each month at 14:00 and paint-outs will take place on the third Tuesday of each month at 09:30,
Demonstrations, talks or DVDs are on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 19:00. The annual subscription is R100 with a joining fee of R15. Guests are welcome and pay R10. There are three competitions a year for members who have paid the subscription in full, and the FHAS committee does its best to bring a variety of good artists and speakers to workshops and talks. For more information contact Chairman Iain Lamond on 021 782 5353 or the secretary, Cindy Bath, on 021 785 5033.
CITY OF CAPE TOWN The City promotes and applies the principles of employment equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
LIBRARIAN: FISH HOEK (2 POSTS) Basic Salary: R181 181 p.a. • Ref. LIB 19/12 Requirements: B.Bibl or PGDipl.LIS or B.Tech in Library & Information Science or B.Inf (Hons) • a high level of literacy and general subject knowledge, as well as knowledge of literature in general • experience with public library services • good computer skills • successful candidates
iNsTRuCTiONs TO APPLiCANTs: Z83 forms (obtainable from any Government department or www.capegateway.gov.za) must: Be completed in full, clearly reflect the name of the position, name and date of the publication (candidates may use this as reference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names of 3 referees and certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualification/s. A separate application form must be completed for each post. Applications without the aforementioned will not be considered. Applications must be forwarded to the address as indicated on the advertisement. No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. CV’s will not be returned. Excess personnel will receive preference. Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered. Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. As directed by the Department of Public Service & Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.
Closing Date: 11 May 2012
will be required to work evenings and on Saturdays on a roster basis. Key Performance Areas: Assist the public with reading and reference enquiries • contribute to collection development • manage information and participate in book discussions • make resources available to students/learners • plan outreach activities to promote reading and library use • perform necessary administrative tasks • assist in liaising with community organisations and education institutions. Please note: Applications may be considered for further vacancies in the department that may arise in the near future. Please forward your application to: Libraries.Recruitment@capetown.gov.za or apply via our website at: www.capetown.gov.za/careers Closing Date: 26 April 2012 Please forward a comprehensive CV and covering letter, via email, to the relevant e-mail address as indicated. Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications. Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request. Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers No late applications will be considered. If no notification of appointment is received within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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