Over six hundred professional Africans attended the Homecoming Revolution Africa London Expo held at Olympia this weekend to find out about opportunities back home. Hailed a success by attendees and exhibitors alike, this 2 day event actually trended on Twitter in South Africa and USA. Comments Angel Jones, CEO & Founder of Homecoming Revolution, “This was a pan-African launch and we were delighted at the high quality of African professionals who are very serious about returning home.” “What makes the Homecoming Revolution platform unique,” continues Jones, “is that employers engaged candidates in an inspirational environment that included motivating case studies,... Continue Reading
There is a critical shortage of the technical skills needed to support the fast pace of telecommunications growth sweeping across SA and the African continent. This is one of the main findings of the 2012 Telecommunications Survey, carried out by Landelahni Business Leaders, a member of the global Amrop executive search group. “Information and communications technology is a pre-condition for socio-economic development and national competitiveness. However, a shortage of key skills is a huge constraint,” says Landelahni Amrop CEO Sandra Burmeister. “Opportunities abound throughout Africa, despite the challenges of poor infrastructure, disparate regulatory environments and ferocious competition. Spending on ICT... Continue Reading
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (one year contract, reviewable) The Johannesburg based Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) was formed in 1994 to defend freedom of expression, to oppose censorship and to promote media diversity. The Institute seeks to appoint an Executive Director in an exciting and challenging environment. This is a high profile position that requires the incumbent to provide overall strategic leadership and ensure the effective management of the organisation. Requirements: a track record of managing programmes, people and finances, preferably in an NGO environment; strong organisational skills, fundraising experience and a track record in developing funding proposals; excellent written and verbal... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa News – The trade union UASA’s brand new call centre to assist temporary workers opened its doors today, 3 January 2011. Temporary workers, including non-UASA members, can call in and request information regarding their contracts and legal rights. The service is free. Leon Grobler, Chief Operations Officer of UASA, says the ideal would be to ensure a permanent job for all workers. “The reality is, however, that we live in a real world where there will probably always be a need for temporary workers.” Grobler says the establishment of the call centre is a unique concept, dedicated to the... Continue Reading
Gender DynamiX are pleased to announce that it can offer a 3-month internship to a transgender person in South Africa. Gender Dynamix are encouraging transgender individuals with interest and/or experience and commitment to activism and the transgender communities in South Africa, to apply. The three months will see involvement in the outreach work of Gender DynamiX, and the intern will be provided with the chance to learn practical skills in terms of organising outreach, as well as working in an NGO. Transport to Cape Town will be provided for, as well as a basic living stipend for the duration of... Continue Reading
