The Kusile Management Development Programme welcomed its new intake of 18 management development trainees on Monday 1 February 2010 at the start of their 18-month programme. 3 Feb 2010 11:19
To assist exhibitors to make the most of the Meetings Africa, 24-26 February 2010, Charles Drewe of Drewe Associates will run a two-day workshop, 4-5 February, in Craighall, Johannesburg, alongside Angela James, an industry professional. 29 Jan 2010 09:28
The Bankseta officially launched its introductory course to Islamic banking late last week, the development of which was a collective effort by members of Bankseta, its Islamic Banking steering committee and members of Shari'ah Financial Consultancy. Bankseta, in support of transformation and celebrating diversity within the financial sector, funds the course. 25 Jan 2010 12:50
The first six-month course for 2010 has started at the Tiger Brands' Catering Incubator, run in association with the South African Chefs Association (SACA). It provides 28 budding caterers with the skills to build a career in the challenging and globally competitive world of cuisine. Zin Mabaso, managing executive: groceries at Tiger Brands, will oversee the project. 21 Jan 2010 10:17
Ruwayne Kock and Dr Kent McNamara of the Human Resource Practice conducted a pilot survey in 2009 to determine the levels of employee engagement within South African organisations. Their research, released late last year, found that 31% of South African employees younger than 30 were disengaged and undecided on their connection to their job and organisation. 14 Jan 2010 10:28
During 2009, the ACA and AAA School of Advertising launched an initiative that offered free psychometric testing and career guidance to learners that will continue this year. The next free psychometric testing session will be held in the upcoming weeks. 14 Jan 2010 10:18
Wits Business School (WBS) announced the appointment of Professor Bheki Sibiya as its new executive director from December 2009. 13 Jan 2010 12:54
[Siphiwe Nyathi] The Executive Mayor of the Mopani District Municipality in Giyani, Limpopo, Joshua Matlou, is giving away bursaries to students from poor backgrounds and those with disabilities in the district. 12 Jan 2010 16:22
[Douglas Kruger] OK, New Year's Day has officially passed, but it's not too late to conjure up a resolution or two for 2010... 5 Jan 2010 11:37
Two more Student Prince Academies will be opened early in 2010 in KwaZulu-Natal. Recently commended as the leading project in the Mail & Guardian Investing in the Future Awards for “changing lives by thinking out of the box,” it currently runs six academies - four in Gauteng and two in the Western Cape. 22 Dec 2009 06:39
Raymond Ackerman, founder and patron of the Raymond Ackerman Academy of Entrepreneurial Development, addressed the latest group of 34 students and handed out graduation certificates at the UCT Graduate School of Business on Monday 7 December 2009. 11 Dec 2009 10:16
The Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme, funded by the Nedbank CWG Development Trust, has its first graduate. Howard Booysen, the first aspiring winemaker to be selected for the programme, has just completed his three-year internship, honing his skills and knowledge of the wine industry under the guidance of some of the country's top winemakers. 1 Dec 2009 11:34
Linea Academy, a Durban-based fashion college, is delighted that over 90% of its 2009 graduate students have already found positions within the local apparel and fashion sector. According to Renato Palmi, the college's marketing and strategic director, the uptake of graduates proves that there are companies doing well and that a fashion career complemented with a degree in fashion studies is a good choice. 19 Nov 2009 10:15