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Oranges squash unemployment
When 30 community members of Xi-tlakati village near Giyani in Limpopo received farming land from the Department of Agriculture 13 years ago, most people didn’t believe it would amount to anything great.
When 30 community members of Xi-tlakati village near Giyani in Limpopo received farming land from the Department of Agriculture 13 years ago, most people didn’t believe it would amount to anything great.
Gauteng takes action to reach job targets
Action plans for job creation in Gauteng are well on their way towards reaching the province's annual target of 227 521. Towards the end of 2011, a total of 140 868 jobs were created across the 12 Action Plans, said Premier Nomvula Mokonyane.
Action plans for job creation in Gauteng are well on their way towards reaching the province's annual target of 227 521. Towards the end of 2011, a total of 140 868 jobs were created across the 12 Action Plans, said Premier Nomvula Mokonyane.
Wage increase a relief for domestic workers
Domestic workers throughout South Africa have welcomed the wage increase, which came into effect on 1 December. “I am so excited about the increase, it is not that much but it will make a difference,” said Sarah Nkomo, a domestic worker in Mbombela.
Domestic workers throughout South Africa have welcomed the wage increase, which came into effect on 1 December. “I am so excited about the increase, it is not that much but it will make a difference,” said Sarah Nkomo, a domestic worker in Mbombela.
Internship opportunities for 2012
The Department of Environmental Affairs is offering opportunities to provide unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions who have completed their degrees or diplomas, and have not been exposed to work experience.
The Department of Environmental Affairs is offering opportunities to provide unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions who have completed their degrees or diplomas, and have not been exposed to work experience.
Internship programme for the financial year 2012/2013
The Department of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency is offering opportunities to provide unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions who have completed their degrees or diplomas, and have not been exposed to work experience.
The Department of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency is offering opportunities to provide unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions who have completed their degrees or diplomas, and have not been exposed to work experience.
Matric results and supplementary exams
The 2011 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results will be released at the different schools at 8:00 on 5 January 2012. Principals of schools will collect results from the district offices and give them out to learners at 8:00.
The 2011 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results will be released at the different schools at 8:00 on 5 January 2012. Principals of schools will collect results from the district offices and give them out to learners at 8:00.
More jobs in non-agricultural sector
According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the number of people employed in the formal non-agricultural sector of South Africa’s economy increased by 59 000. The number of people employed in the formal non-agricultural sector increased by about 59 000 persons from June to September.
According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the number of people employed in the formal non-agricultural sector of South Africa’s economy increased by 59 000. The number of people employed in the formal non-agricultural sector increased by about 59 000 persons from June to September.
Agriculture rooting to grow
Hopes are high that at least 90 000 new jobs a year could be created within the country's agricultural sector – good news given declining local and global economies. Minister Joemat-Pettersson is upbeat her department can create about 90 000 jobs a year over the next ten years.
Hopes are high that at least 90 000 new jobs a year could be created within the country's agricultural sector – good news given declining local and global economies. Minister Joemat-Pettersson is upbeat her department can create about 90 000 jobs a year over the next ten years.
A qualifying seal of approval for new artisans
A world of opportunities have opened up for a group of 146 trainees who have been awarded the prestigious Red Seal of Approval, which certifies them as qualified artisans. This certification will give them the skills and credentials to pursue careers in the artisan sector.
A world of opportunities have opened up for a group of 146 trainees who have been awarded the prestigious Red Seal of Approval, which certifies them as qualified artisans. This certification will give them the skills and credentials to pursue careers in the artisan sector.
Job interviews – Put your best foot forward
You've applied for a job and have finally been called for an interview. You really want the job and know you're ready for it, but do you know how to convince your potential employer? Making a good impression during a job interview is one of the important steps towards getting the job you deserve.
You've applied for a job and have finally been called for an interview. You really want the job and know you're ready for it, but do you know how to convince your potential employer? Making a good impression during a job interview is one of the important steps towards getting the job you deserve.
Writing a winning CV
Looking for a job can be a job in itself. Job-hunting requires selling yourself and convincing prospective employers that they should employ you. However, before you will even be invited for an interview, your prospective employer will want to see your CV.
Looking for a job can be a job in itself. Job-hunting requires selling yourself and convincing prospective employers that they should employ you. However, before you will even be invited for an interview, your prospective employer will want to see your CV.