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Crime prevention buzz at Leboeng - p3A derelict classroom atLeboeng Primary School (nodoor, roof or windows) wasquicly transformed by learnersinto a Crime Prevention‘classroom’ ahead of the hugelypopuler annual winter crimeprevention initiative by theLeboeng Police. The evidenceon the still ‘functioning’blackboard was still visible aslearner enthusiasticallyparrticipated in the event inanother part of the school.

More mine woes - p2

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Twenty per cent of Anglo American Platinum’s (Amplats’) long-standing Twickenham platinum mine project, in Limpopo province,has been completed to date.

The project began in February 2008 but, as a result of capitaldeferral, the project schedule was extended by two years, whichtranslates into full 250 000 t/m mine production and concentratortreatment by 2019. As far as could be determined the project team isengaging with review teams to prepare for the presentation of therestated investment proposal to the Anglo American board by theend of this year. The development, which is designed to contribute180 000 oz/y of refined platinum at steady state, forms part of thedecision to expand current operations on the eastern limb of theBushveld Complex. The aim is to mine the upper group two (UG2)reef horizon. A centrally placed 250 000 t/m UG2 concentrator plantwill be constructed and this portion of the project will be submittedfor approval later this year. The project is located about 50 km fromBurgersfort about 2.5 km to the west of the R37 to Polokwane.

The plan is for each shaft complex to be accessed through acluster of three declines: one personnel and material decline, oneconveyor decline and one chairlift decline. The mining method isbased on conventional breast stoping with tracked footwall haulageservices. The engineering and infrastructure design will cater forvarious infrastructure buildings, associated infrastructure, wastedumps, reef stockpiles, security infrastructure, shaft access roads,drainage control, shaft terraces, bulk materials handling, water andelectrical reticulation and the haulage road to the concentrator.

The mine has been established down to three levels, with anadditional four to be created, and will ramp up to steady state by2019. The surface infrastructure to support the mining ramp is beingconstructed and members of the local community are being trainedto make up the labour force.

The market has changed significantly since the control budgetestimate for capital expenditure was determined at the height of thecommodity cycle in 2007. Besides Twickenham, the current poorstate of the global economy and lower platinum prices are alsoimpacting on the Thembelani and Styldrift mine projects, in theNorth West province. Skills constraints, employment and retrainingchallenges as well as rising materials, consumables and equipmentcosts are causing project budget concerns.

Capital deferralslows Twickenham

Chronic illnesses are diseases that last for a long timeor come back over time. According to the World HealthOrganisation (WHO), chronic diseases are the leadingcause of death in the world. HIV/Aids, heart disease,cancer, diabetes and asthma are all examples of chronicillness, and all of these can lead to depression.

The problem with chronic illnesses is that they canbadly affect the way you live your life. You may not beable to do things you want to do, be in pain a lot of thetime, not be able to work and, of course, you need tosee doctors regularly. If a person has a chronic illness, itis very important that they take care of themselves bothphysically and mentally.

“Living with a chronic illness is tough because otherpeople don’t always understand how you feel or thatthere are some days when you can’t take part inactivities or just don’t have the energy to get out of bed,”says the South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s(SADAG’s) Cassey Chambers. “For many people,suffering from a chronic illness is very lonely and theywithdraw from friends and family. This can lead todepression.” People with a chronic medical illness havea 40% risk of developing depression. Early diagnosisand sticking to treatment are really important, as issupport. People living with chronic illness can still havea good quality of life. Talking and learning about chronicillness can really help everyone deal with it a lot better.The Driekop Depression and Chronic Illness Support

Platinum Australia went into a trading halt on the AustralianStock Exchange (ASX) on Monday on news that it wasreviewing its Smokey Hills operation near Burgersfort inlight of deteriorating operating conditions.

In a statement to the ASX, Platinum Australia said thatdifficult operating conditions have prevented the SmokeyHills mine from reaching its forecasted production levels.June production was also affected by a four-day safety shutdown, with tons milled now only expected to reach some 29000 tons in June, compared with a forecast of 47 980 tons.

Platinum Australia said that in light of the low platinumprices and the current operating conditions at the mine, thecompany would undertake an “urgent review” of theoperations to determine a future strategy and the viability ofthe mine, as commodity prices were not expected toimprove in the medium term. The review would, accordingto the company, be completed within a week.

The news of the Smokey Hills review comes in the wakeof other platinum companies that are also curtailing outputand cutting back on projects.

Group is free and offers community members acaring, supportive environment by people who trulyunderstand the effects of living with chronic illness.Meeting on the last Friday of every month, the groupis hosted at the Community Based Care Project inDriekop. Support Group Leader, Anna Kgoete, says:“A lot of people in the community are suffering fromchronic illness and this often has a big effect on theirmental health. We are passionate about helpingpeople to adjust and welcome anyone who wishes tojoin the group!” If you’d like to attend the meetings,call Anna on 072 772 2829 or SADAG on 0800 21 2223. The Driekop Support Group is one of many run bySouth African Depresssion and Anxiety Group(SADAG) – a non-profit organisation (NPO) striving toeducate patients, families, mental health professionalsand the general public on the nature and managementof mental illnesses. The NPO also aims to eliminatethe discrimination and stigmatisation that surroundmental illness, as well as to increase access to high-quality care for all South Africans.

SADAG support groups are run either bycommunity members who have recovered from one ofthese disorders or by professionals in the community.These groups allow members the opportunity to formconnections with others experiencing similar troublesand to learn from one another in a non-judgmentalatmosphere.

Join the free Driekop Depression and Chronic Illness Support Group

Smokey Hillsunder review

The Xstrata-Merafe Chrome Venture is operating at half of its capacity as higher power costs and mininginflation eats into margins, Merafe Resources said on Tuesday.

Merafe, which holds a 50% stake in the venture with Xstrata, said in a statement it will only beoperating eight out of twenty furnaces from June to August, South Africa’s winter months.

“Ferrochrome production for the winter months is envisaged to be in the region of 40% to 50% ofinstalled capacity,’ it said.

The ferrochrome producer in March said it struck a deal with state-owned utility Eskom to shut seven ofits furnaces until the end of May and allow Eskom to buy back the energy that the plants would haveotherwise consumed.

These shutdowns were expected to have cost the company 130 000 tons of production in the first andsecond quarters. The joint venture’s total ferrochrome production in 2011 was 263 000 t, whichrepresented 65% of installed capacity.

50 percent capacity for Xstrata - Merafe

Un-greeningThese characters were photographed lastweek Saturday (11:10 to be precise) at oneof the resting places on the R555 betweenBurgersfort and Ohrigstad where the roadslinks through the kloof. Collecting dryfirewood in this area is quite common aselectricity is not available everywhere andexpensive on top of it. The reason,however, for cutting trees with green wooddown for this reason, baffled thenewspaper’s personnel. Thousands ofother trees, including dry wood areavailable in the vicinity. The concrete tableand chairs has also been vandalisedextensively and the resting place is now afilthy dumping ground for all sorts of stuff.(Maybe invite them to a tree plantingceremony? - Editor)

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New Miss LeboengSAPS chosen

On Saturday last week the Leboeng SAPS inpartnership with Bathong Project and LehlafiyeTrading held a crime awareness campaigncelebrating Youth month. The campaign washeld at Leboeng Primary School and wasaimed at the youth within the Leboeng policingarea, especially learners.The local high schools (Ntabane, Maokeng,Tshabelang Dinoko, Maremishe,Dinkwenyane, Mohlatsengwane, Kgaola,Baroka and Mohlakeng High school) took partin this campaign and they competed in thefollowing categories: beauty contest, debate,drama, poetry, traditional dance and pantsuladance. The campaign was a success as largenumber of young people from different villagesattended the event. Tshabelang Dinokoobtained position one in drama, debate,pantsula, ballroom dance and poetry. NtabaneHigh School came first in traditional dance.They were all awarded trophies for the effort.

In the beauty contest section Adelaide Sibiyawas crowned as Miss Leboeng SAPS 2012/2013, Milicent Mashele was crowned 1st

princess and Bongi Mabuza was the 2nd

princess. Miss Leboeng SAPS won theopportunity have lunch at Nandos Burgersforton Sunday.The station commander Captain Moholaneaddressed the audience. He thanked theorganising committee led by the youthcoordinator Constable Sibatana for the goodwork. He further thanked Bathong Project forsponsoring the event with 250 T-shirts and fivetrophies.He also gave thanks to Lehlafiye trading forsponsoring the event with catering. Heencouraged the youth to take part in sportsand social games and warned them to refrainfrom using drugs and abusing alcohol.(Information and some photographs: Const.MA Sibatana).

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Modikwa Platinum Mine is proud of theproduction record set by one of their

sections in North Shaft. Their teams all havespecial names and Zenzelle set a new target

Team Mandla.

Miners from section 4.

Team Emergency.

Section 4 shines as Zenzelle sets new production record

Section 4 Shift Supervisors

of 1043m², with no injuries or incidents. Thiswas barely a month after the team called

Emergency set anew record of1032m² in May.Team Mandla didvery well with arespectable 809m²not far behind theleaders in theproduction race.Mine overseer DirkFouché is veryhappy with his

sections’ performance as they produced8473m² for measuring in the month of June;this gives an average of 706m² per crew.The whole section 4 did not have anyinjuries during this production period.Acting Business Area Leader Nigel Reedercontributed by urging the rest of the shaft totry and better the Section 4 performanceand keep up the safe production effort.(Photographs and information: WillemMontgomery)

Below: Team Zenzelle.

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Public Notice

2012/13 IDP AND BUDGETNotice is hereby given in terms of Chapter 5 section 25 (4)(a)(i) (ii) of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act, Act 32of 2000; that the Greater Tubatse Municipality has adopted its2012/13 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) review and Budgeton the 01st June 2012.

Members of the community are hereby informed that copies of theplan will be made available from the 2nd July 2012 in all the Tribaloffices within the jurisdiction of the Municipality; Libraries; Municipalsattellite offices and Municipal Head Offices in Burgersfort for publicinspection.Address:1st Kastania Street, BurgersfortPO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150Tel: 013 231 1000Fax: 013 231 1467Website: www.tubatse.gov.za

H.L PhalaMunicipal Manager

Talane Projects recently organized a sportstournament for the youth of Praktiseer andSegorong village.Segorong residents are currently being movedto Praktiseer as their community will form partof a mining development by Rhino Minerals.85% of the community chose Praktiseer as their

relocation community of choice.The youth of Praktiseer took the chance towelcome and integrate the Segorong youth.Everyone enjoyed the day with trophies beinghanded out at the end of the event.(Information and photographs: Talane EliasMoyaga).

Segorong youthwelcomed in Praktiseer

Local Pro-20 cricketfixtures and log

For more information contact Whity Ludick: 083 600 6110

NetNA4 is ‘n jong opkomende band watbesig is om opgang te maak in dieAfrikaanse mark. Hulle styl kan beskryfword as Akoestieke Afrikaanse Rock.Hulle is tans besig met die opneem vanhulle eerste CD en die musiekvideo salvoor die einde van die jaar op al dieAfrikaanse Musiek kanale draai.NetNA4 bestaan uit twee lede naamlikAlmur Marais (Lead vocals & kitaar) enJaco Bouwer (Back-up vocals en Lead-kitaar).Bekende treffers soos Groen Trui,Muskus, Johhny, Sober, Hotel California,House of the rising sun, Bad moon risingen vele meer sal op 28 Julie tydens diejaarlikse Wildevy 4x4 dag gehoor kan

word.Tydens die Wildevy 4x4 dag gee dieorganiseerders ook aan plaaslikekunstenaars die geleentheid om diehoofverhoog te deel met NetNA4 – stuurjou besonderhede aanbernarde@mweb.co.za.Die vertoning op 28 Julie sal plaasvind netna die kroning van Mnr & Mej Laeveld opdie hoofverhoog by die Biertuin.Een van hulle eie liedjies, geskryf deurJaco, is tans gratis beskikbaar opReverbnation. Gaan like NetNA4 sefacebook page, die link is daarbeskikbaar.Vir meer inligting kan Bernard gekontakword by 082 677 4173

NetNA4 by Wildevy4x4 Dag

They are being moved from Segorong Village to Praktiseerand are now making new friends

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Mnr Reinier Ras sê: “Ek dink eerder dis onbevoegde mense se skuld dat daar niedienslewering is nie. Daar is ‘n lang lys redes, maar onbevoegdheid is die grootsterede”. By hom is Anroné, Mianke en Zaninke.

Mr Justice Mokgotho said: “I agree withZuma, the minority still gets the money,but there is also a crisis with a lot ofcorruption”.

Mr Duncan Mabu and Mr Solomon Saletola said: “We agree with President JacobZuma, the economy is still in white hands”.

Me. Maria Zeelie en mnr. Joe Zeelie sê: “Nee, dit is nie die rede waarom daar niedienslewering is nie. Hulle gee nie aan die mense wat hulle belowe het nie. Die geldgaan alles na die staat en niks vir die man op straat nie”.

Links: Mnr Louis Etzebeth sê: “Nee, ekstem nie met hom saam nie. Die geldword in die regering se sakke gedruk. Dis‘n korrupte spul”.

Mr Albert Nkuna and Mr Simon Mabilo said: ‘The problem is corruption. That is whyservice delivery is poor. The leadership take the money they have to deliver serviceswith and put it in their pockets”.

Mr Joshua Kgorutle said: “Incompetentpeople, corruption and partially a whitehold on the economy are the reasons forno service delivery. Competent peoplemust be hired. They must not be lenienttowards eradicating crime”. With him isAngela.

Mnr William Meyer sê: “Dis as gevolg vankorrupsie dat dienste nie gelewer word nie”.

Mr Simon Ledwaba and Ms Eulenda Ledwaba said: “We don’t think our economy isstill in white people’s hands. At the top there are black people who only care forthemselves and their families. It is everyone for himself”.

Mnr Klaas Nkuna sê: “Die demokrasie seprobleem is dat ons mense mors. Hulledoen nie hul werk nie. Die African menseis lui, hulle het nie geleer om te werk nie.Hulle strike net. Die ANC se budget omwater ens. te gee moet elke keer gebruikword om dit wat mense gebreek hetterwyl hulle strike te herstel. Daarom isdienslewering stadig”.

The ANC hosted a policy indaba in Midrandthis week. More than 3000 delegates attendedthe event. On Tuesday, President Jacob Zumaofficially opened the conference. He said thata “radical shift towards economic and socialtransformation” and “a militant programme ofaction” was required to deal with poverty,inequality an unemployment. “While manyhave received basic services, many more arestill waiting for electricity, water, sanitation,proper roads, trains that run on time, decenthousing as well as clinics that have medicalstaff and medicines in certain areas” he added.One of the main reasons for the slow pacetowards economic freedom according to himis because “the ownership of the economy isstill primarily in the hands of white males, as ithas always been”.His words “the conference must deliberate onhow the state can obtain an equitable sharefrom the mineral resources and howcommunities can benefit more from thisresource” was as close as he came tomentioning nationalisation.We asked readers what they thought about hiscomments regarding service delivery andeconomic freedom.

Is service delivery slow because

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Mr Simbarashe Kampariro said: “Withoutwhite people nothing is going to be donehere. White people work very hard todevelop this country and they have theability to develop it. They must get morewhite people involved then there will bebetter service delivery”.

Mnr E Theron sê: “Ek stem nie met homsaam nie. Die regering verplig jou wieaangestel moet word om hulle werk tedoen. Jy moet gewoonlik ook ‘n swartvennoot of aandeelhouer hê”.

Me. Juhané van Graan en mnr. Hendré van Graan sê: “Hulle sê altyd hulle gaan dit ofdat doen, maar dit word nooit gedoen nie. Die geld gaan na hulle sakke toe”. By hulle isRuvan.

Mr Ronny Chiloane and Ms Thabile Chiloane said: “Incompetency is the problem. Theyare focussed on eating the money rather than spending it on service delivery. The ANCis starting to be greedy. They focus only on themselves and development is focused onurban areas rather than rural areas. Education is the key to success. We should startby being educated first. When we are not educated, there is problem. We hope they willhave a plan in place for the Limpopo grade 12 students who only received their textbooks now”.

Me. Shilo Bronkhorst sê: “Die probleem is dat familie vir familie werk gee terwyl hullenie gekwalifiseer is om die werk te kan doen nie. Rassisme en apartheid bly altyd ‘nverskoning wanneer goed nie uitwerk nie”.

Mr Ishmael Maphanga said: “In terms ofservice delivery the problem is theleaders of the ANC themselves. They aretaking the money to their pockets and notto the people. If a hungry black persongets on top he first take care of his familyand not of the people. He makes himselfrich. Wise men have only one woman”.

Mr Ishmael Lethamaga said: “He was notright. Most of the companies doing theservice delivery are owned by blackpeople, but still the delivery is very poor.On the other side white people respecttime, not like us”.

Mr Cedrick Lamola said: “What I saw inSouth Africa is that top people come to usand say vote for us. Then after we vote forthem they never come back to us - theygo to their offices and get lots of money.That is the major problem”.

Ms Maureen Selelepoo said: “Where I amstaying at Morapaneng village nearMoroke I am fetching water in a river. Idon’t know, but I think they are eating themoney instead of giving us services”.

Left: Mr Joseph Madingwane said: “Thereason for not having proper servicedelivery is none of what he said. He can lendmoney to other countries like that R200thousand million he promised to the EU, butwhen it comes to the issues of this countryhe is not interested. Our government isfacing a very serious problem. If ourpresident was really following a budget forservice delivery, he would have everythingaudited every year. He must serve his ownpeople, not those of other countries. It alsoseems like South Africa has no limit forwelcoming foreign people into the country.These people take the jobs of our people”.

the economy is in white hands?

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Die gewilde Wildevy 4x4 dag is reeds in sy9de jaar en vind plaas op 28 Julie 2012.Mnr en Mej Laeveld (voorheen bekend asMnr & Mej Wildevy) word dié jaar in 4kategorieë aangebied. Die kompetisie gaanin 2 dele plaasvind waar die jongerouderdomme se kompetisie gedurende dieoggend sal plaasvind en die Junior enSenior kompetise die aand net voor die hoofkunstenaars, NetNA4. Die kompetisie virdie juniors en seniors sal in ‘n produksie stylgedoen word met choreografie, musiek,beligting, ontwerpers en ‘n paar anderverrassings.

Die kompetisie is oop vir seuns en dogtersen sal plaasvind in die volgendekategorieë:1. Mnr & Mej Petite Laeveld (4-7 jaar)2. Klein Mnr & Mej Laeveld (8-12 jaar)3. Junior Mnr & Mej Laveld (13-16 jaar) en4. Mnr & Mej Laeveld (17 en ouer)Die sluitingsdatum vir alle inskrywings is15 Julie 2012.Inskrywingsvorms is verkrygbaar op diewebtuise by www.burbande.co.za.Vir inligting oor die Mnr & Mej Laeveldkompetisie kan Bernard gekontak word by082 677 4173.

Mnr. & Mej. Laeveld 2012 gesoekDie jaarlikse Wildevy 4x4 op 28 Julie 2012word elke jaar in die gees van liefdadigheidgereël.‘n Dag soos dié sal nie tot sy reg kom sonderkunstenaars op die hoofverhoog nie endaarom bied die Wildevy organiseerdershierdie jaar opkomende kunstenaars diegeleentheid om op die hoofverhoog op tetree.In die gees en die doel van die Wildevy dagsoek hulle dus kunstenaars wat bereid isom gratis op te tree. Belangstellendes moet1 liedjie in MP3 formaat, ‘n onlangse

Geleentheid vir opkomende kunstenaarsgesigfoto en ‘n kort cv e-pos aanbernarde@mweb.co.za.Nadat die organiseerders die aansoekedeurgewerk het sal hulle kunstenaars kiesen hulle die geleentheid bied om op te tree.Die organiseerders gaan tussen 5 en 8kunstenaars die geleentheid bied om op tetree. Die verhoog program sal teen 14 Juliein die pers en op die webtuiste bekendgemaak word. Meer inligting is verkrygbaarop die webtuise by www.burbande.co.za. Virinligting oor die verhoog program kanBernard gekontak word by 082 677 4173

Kom wys jou talentvir die wêreld

Gedurende die Wildevy 4x4 dag gaan daar‘n Talent-soektog, wat bekend sal staan asdie X-Faktor op die hoofverhoog plaasvind.Persone van alle ouderdomme kan inskryfen slegs een wenner sal aangewys word.Die soektog is nie net vir ‘n sanger nie maarkan enige ander talent wees. Dieorganiseerders soek net na ‘n person ofgroep wat ‘n besonderse talent besit en diegehoor kan vermaak.Om in te skryf moet jy ‘n e-pos stuur aanbernarde@mweb.co.za . Inskrywings sluitdie 20ste Julie om 12h00. Die volgendemoet in die e-pos wees: Naam & Van,ouderdom, wat jy/julle doen en ‘n 20sekonde video greep van jou talent wat jymet jou telefoon verfilm het. Items mag nielanger as 3 minute wees nie. Dieinskrywingsfooi is R100 per item. Inskrywings is verkrygbaar op die webtuiseby www.burbande.co.za en vir inligting oordie verhoog program kan Bernard gekontakword by 082 677 4173

Remember the Wildevy 4x4 DayThe Wildevy Manne is a non profitable organization driven by a fewmen in the community.They raises money for charity by holding a 4x4 Day once a year.The men would to like invite all 4x4 enthusiasts and the generalpublic to join them on the 28th of July 2012 on the farm “PLMBoerderye”, 10km outside of Burgersfort on the Lydenburg road.This day gets the whole community involved in conjunction withbusinesses and mines in the area, making it an enjoyable day for thewhole family.This event grows tremendously every year. In 2011 they had 120participating vehicles and about 7 000- 10 000 visitors enjoying thefamily day.The track is very challenging and interesting however not intended ondamaging your normal 4x4 vehicle. Along the route there are all kindsof fun challenges for the whole family to participate in such as pelletshooting, throwing oranges, spot the wild etc.This year an Eco route for people not wanting to do the 4x4 challengeis also available. There arebig prizes to be won.This event is like a festival with various stalls supplying homemadefood and beverages and other goods and exhibitors.Upcoming music artists can contact Bernard to book a spot on stage(Please read the piece below - Geleentheid vir opkomende

kunstenaars. This provides more information).The Miss and Mr Lowveld beauty pageant also promises to be ahighlight. Enter now - there are various categories and the WildevyManne has involved specialist event organisers to help create apageant to remember. (Entry form below on this page)Fun events involving the children with jumping castles and targetshooting were a “Rooibok” can be won will also be part of the day.Transport between 4x4 challenges for the spectators will be in theform of a tractor and trailer; this is a free service to the public.Camping space is also available.To enter the 4x4 fun day will cost R650.00 before the this includes ashirt for both the driver and co-driver.In the afternoon the traditional SHOW STOPPER promises to draw ahuge crowd. Here a selected fewvehicles will be showing what they can do in the mud bath. This isalways a winner, do not miss this event! We are sorry to inform allthat no Quad bikes are allowed in and around the event. No coolboxes will allowed at the event, a bar service with reasonable priceswill be available.For more information visit the website www.burbande.co.za orcontact ChantelleGoodburn on 013 231 7498/9 or 013 231 7462 and e-mail:chantelleg@burbande.co.za

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An international mining company has a vacancyfor a Remuneration and Benefits Manager

VACANCY - MINING RELATED

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:To design and implement a group-wide benefits Strategy in accordance with the overallTotal Reward strategy and business strategic objectives. To manage the Benefits andShares team by ensuring optimal utilization, output focus and effective benefitmanagement.

QUALIFICATIONS:· Relevant business degree, with a related and relevant post-graduate qualification in

Finance or similar.· Pension Fund qualification at NQF level 3

EXPERIENCE:· 8-10 years in group-wide/global remuneration and benefits environments· 1-2 years experience in an expatriate environment· 1-2 years experience in various international tax and benefits regimes· 5 years experience as Principal Officer· Exposure and access to both local and international best practices, as well as global

networks of beneficial relationships within the Remuneration and Benefits field· Track record of effective interaction with EXCO’s and Senior Managers· 3 -5 years management experience in a leadership role· 2-3 year’s experience with Share Schemes· Advanced excel skills and a good working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint· SAP will be an advantage

ACCOUNTABILITIES:· Design and Implement the Group Benefits plans in accordance with the overall

strategy framework, future needs and opportunities. This includes managing andimplementing relevant policies, processes and systems, and key milestones toensure the achievement of objectives.

· Define and manages all benefit processes (general, executive and expatriatebenefits). The key accountability is to ensure cost-effective, viable and sustainablebenefits that will support attraction and retention of staff.

· Provides advisory and specialist support and training on all benefits matters as andwhen required, including risks forecasting, benefit opportunities and Innovations.

· Manages annual shares and benefit reviews. The role holder is accountable for theidentification of benchmarking, trends analysis and reporting.

· Develops Communication plan around benefits and manages member andemployee communication and escalated query processes.

· REMCO and Annual Benefits Reporting: The accountability is to provide input on allrelevant, required benefits data for the Annual Report, REMCO and the AGM.

· Executive Contract Control: The role holder is accountable to give input andguidance regarding benefits of all Executive employment contracts.

· Management of the company’s share administration to ensure compliance, optimalROI and to optimize the Company’s Employee Value Proposition.

· Integration: The role holder is accountable to ensure all Benefit processes, systemsand policies are fully integrated with other Remuneration and HR and Businessprocesses and systems.

· Lead the Benefit and Share team in line with System for People.

REPORTING TO:VP: Remuneration and Benefits

RENUMERATION: R600k - R1 million (total Cost to Company) , dependent onexperience.

BASED: The candidate will be based in Johannesburg.

Forward a complete CV to zwart.christilda@gmail.com

An international mining company has a vacancyfor a Master Schedule Specialist -

Business Improvement

VACANCY - MINING RELATED

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:A vacancy exists within the Business Improvement Department at Corporate Office foran Operating Master Schedule Specialist. The incumbent will be based at the CorporateOffice in Johannesburg and will be accountable to ensure the implementation of theBPF Master Scheduling process at all business units.

QUALIFICATIONS:· Degree or equivalent qualification in mining engineering· Additional postgraduate qualifications in a relevant degree would be an advantage

EXPERIENCE:· At least 5 years in a mining environment· Experience in a project management environment is an added advantage· Exposure to BPF Work Management and Integrated Planning would be

advantageous· Exposure and understanding of the budget principles would be advantageous· Understanding of long term mining plans and strategy

COMPETENCIES:· High-level analytical and problem solving skills· High-level verbal and written communication skills· Highly computer literate· Ability to engage with critical internal and external stakeholders

JOB OBJECTIVES:· Compile a schedule for company wide implementation of the Operating Master

Schedule (OMS) component of the BPF· Liase with regional and business unit management to allocate regional and

business unit resources to OMS implementation at business unit level· Train regional and business unit resources in OMS concepts and principles· Liaise with regional and business unit management to drive OMS implementation at

business unit level· Ensure compliance to the underlying BPF design principles in the implementation

and ongoing application of the OMS· Integrate the OMS process with existing Business Planning processes and cycles· Support business units to identify and close data and software gaps prior to OMS

implementation.· Support business units to identify appropriate scheduling software for OMS

implementation· Support business units with site configuration prior to OMS implementation· Provide ongoing post implementation training, coaching and support

OTHER:· Valid passport· The incumbent will be required to travel nationally and internationally regularly· Valid driver licence required· Own transport required

REPORTING TO:Integrated Planning Manager – Business Improvement department

RENUMERATION: R600k - R1 million (total Cost to Company), dependent onexperience.

BASED: The candidate will be based in Johannesburg.

Forward a complete CV to zwart.christilda@gmail.com

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RACE LOGISTICS:Routes:21.1km Half MarathonPoint to point route: From Maelebe Primary School, Eerste Geluk, cross over R555 into LannexMine grounds, enter Tubatse game reserve area, route through Tubatse Residence, end at TubatseChrome Golf Club.Start: Maelebe Primary School, Eerste GelukFinish: Tubatse Chrome Golf ClubStarting time: 07:00Cut-off time: 10:00 (3 hours)10kmCircular route: From Tubatse Chrome Golf Club (Finish venue) through golf course, enter gamereserve area, route through Tubatse Residence, end at Tubatse Chrome Golf Club.Start: Tubatse Chrome Golf ClubFinish: Tubatse Chrome Golf ClubStarting time: 07:30Cut-off time: 09:00 (2 hours)5km Fun RunCircular route: From Tubatse Chrome Golf Club (Finish venue) through golf course, enter gamereserve area, return to finish venue at Tubatse Chrome Golf Club.Start: Tubatse Chrome Golf ClubFinish: Tubatse Chrome Golf ClubStarting time: 07:45Cut-off time: 08:45 (2 hours)

Race number collection & late entries:

Fri, 29 June 2012 21.1km, 10km & 5km 15:00 – 17:00 at Maelebe Primary School, Eerste Geluk17:00 – 20:00 at Tubatse Chrome Golf Club

Sat, 30 June 2012 21.1km ONLY 05:00 – 06:30 at Maelebe Primary School, Eerste Geluk10km & 5km ONLY 06:00 – 07:00 at Tubatse Chrome Golf Club

Bus Transport:Free bus transport will be provided for athletes on Saturday, 30 June:DO NOT BE LATE: No bus, no race!21.1km Half Marathon05:30 – 06:15From Tubatse Chrome Golf Club (Finish venue) to the START of the 21.1km race at MaelebePrimary School, Eerste Geluk10km / 5km Fun Run06:00 – 06:45From Maelebe Primary School, Eerste Geluk to the START of the 10km & 5km Fun Run at TubatseChrome Golf Club (Finish venue)RETURN TO EERSTE GELUK: After race every hour as from 10:00 from Tubatse Chrome GolfClub (Finish venue)Parking:Secure parking available at Start and Finish venuesTRAFFIC CONTROL POINTSPlease be reminded that TRAFFIC will be slowed down at the crossing of the R555 and D2484 toallow for athletes to cross over the R555 from Eerste Geluk into the grounds of Lannex Minebetween 06:00 – 08:00 on Saturday, 30 June 2011.Traffic control will be strictly enforced on the D2484 route into Eerste Geluk Road by traffic andpolice officials between 06:00 – 08:00 on Saturday, 30 June 2011.

Entries for the Samancor Chrome Eco Racesare still open and you can still enter on Friday,29 June and on Saturday, 30 June at the startof the races. Distances on offer are a 21.1kmHalf Marathon, a 10km and a 5km family funrun. “The sponsors have enabled us to host aroad running event of exceptional value, notonly for participants, but for the entire greaterTubatse community. The financial andlogistical support received from the mainsponsors Samancor Tubatse Chrome andEastern Chrome Mines, as well as ThorburnSecurity and Talisman Hire has enabled usto plan a road running event of exceptionalvalue not only for the participants, but for theentire Greater Tubatse community. Thesesponsorships embody the ongoingcommitment of these companies to socialand community investment. Thebeneficiaries of the Samancor Chrome EcoRaces is at the heart of how these companiesengage with the communities where theiremployees and customers live,” said Lomavan der Walt, race organiser.“As sponsors of the Samancor Chrome EcoRaces, we would like to wish every

participant the very best of luck. Enjoy everystep of the way! The sponsors andorganisers have gone to great lengths to hosta memorable event – we sincerely hope thatit will be a great experience for everyparticipant!” said Desmond McManus,General Manager of Tubatse Chrome.Monies raised from entry fees will bechanneled to specific projects for the needyin the local communities. The SamancorChrome Eco Races will partner with Friendin Need in this regard.A carnival atmosphere awaits participantsand visitors at the finish venue at TubatseChrome Golf Club with food stalls, kids’activities and live entertainment offered aspart of the family fun day. A large part of theevent has been planned to offer local familiesthe opportunity to spend a day filled with funand festivities in what promises to be thelargest community event of its kind in theGreater Tubatse area. Don’t miss out onthe greatest social and corporate communityevent of the year!Any enquiries can be directed to the raceorganisers, Ants Events at 071 605 1507/6or 082 557 9604

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OK Grocer vs Hannah Game Lodge

OK Grocer’s soccer team faced HannahGame Lodge in a friendly soccer game.Read more about it on page 12.Hannah played in the blue and yellow whileOK Grocer wore the striped jerseys.

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OK Grocer team beats HannahGame Lodge on home ground

The OK Grocer soccerteam played a friendlygame against the teamfrom Hannah GameLodge near Ohrigstadon Saturday last week.The midfield of the OKGrocer team expe-rienced some problemsand the team’s coach,Caiphus Makofane saidthey will be working onthis before they havetheir next game. “Ourstrikers are goodthough,” said Assistantcoach Given Motini. Willy Nkoana was the Manof the match after he scored both OK Grocer’sgoals. The half time score was 2-0. During thesecond half Hannah’s team scored a penalty.To make the full time score 2-1. The team wouldlike to thank Mr Laurance Mahsego for theassistance with transport. The team’s captain,Tlaishego Tjatji invites the public to come andsupport them when they play against HannahGame Lodge on 7 July. This game will take placeat CN Phatudi at 15:00. (Information provided by:Calvin Matjeke and Davis Makofane)