9jaskilled: South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (...

9jaskilled: South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (...: the south african institute of chartered accountants(SAICA) is passionate about creating a dialogue that will help to take the economy, and...

South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Student Leadership Summit Essay Competition 2017

the south african institute of chartered accountants(SAICA)is passionate about creating a dialogue that will help to take the economy, and indeed the country, forward. But SAICA does not expect this kind of engagement only from members of the profession. The Institute also requires those studying towards becoming members of the profession to embrace the values of ‘responsible leadership’ that are entrenched in its strategic pillars. One of the ways this is done is through the annual SAICA Student Leadership Summit (SLS). Entries for the 2017 SLS are now open.
SLS is a thought leadership essay competition. Through SLS we aim to get BCom CA(SA) stream students at SAICA accredited institutions not only to think about their own circumstances but to devise solutions to problems that confront our country or the world at large. Every year, we set three thought leadership topics, and ask these students to submit their opinion and, in some cases, conduct research that illustrates their solutions to the issues raised during the essay part of the competition.
‘From these entries, we select the top 30 students who have best illustrated their thought leadership capability, and invite them to Johannesburg for a two-day thought leadership summit. On the first day, we have a networking event where the students are given the opportunity to interact with key business leaders and find out more about how responsible leadership works in the real world. The following day, the students participate in a leadership workshop with various facilitators to help them unlock their unique leadership potential. In addition to this, the top three winning essays will receive some amazing prizes.’
How do students enter?
To enter, students must submit a thought leadership essay of no more than 1 000 words on one of the following topics:

1. Technology is changing the traditional ways accountants and auditors do business. Outline the risks the profession faces in this regard as well as how the role of the accountant needs to evolve to keep pace with the world of work and remain relevant.
2. South Africa is a country with an extreme and dangerously wide wealth gap. If left unchecked, this gap could lead to the rise of populist politics which have been described as “the paranoid style of politics of them and us”. This could further lead to unabated civil protest with the potential of bringing the entire country to a standstill. As a concerned citizen and a budding chartered accountant, how can you use your acquired academic and leadership skills towards building a nation based on humanity, trust, a thriving economy, good governance, equality as well as other national values so as to ultimately improve the country’s combined quality of life?
3. In light of South Africa’s recent downgrade to junk status, how would you sell the country as a viable investment to overseas investors and what do you believe South African citizens can do to turn the junk status perception around? 

How to Enter
The SLS competition is open only to students who are studying towards a BCom CA(SA) qualification at a SAICA accredited institution.
To enter, email your 1 000 world essay to slscompetition@saica.co.za by no later than 25 August 2017. Include the following information with your entry: full name, contact number, name of university and degree you are studying, student number, email address and word count for your essay.
For any queries regarding entries, please contact SAICA Project Director, Teboho Moephudi at tebohom@saica.co.za.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the SAICA Student Leadership Summit

9jaskilled: Stanbic IBTC Group Graduate Trainee Program 2018 f...

9jaskilled: Stanbic IBTC Group Graduate Trainee Program 2018 f...:   Graduate Trainee Program of Stanbic IBTC Group has been designed to build capacity and create a sustainable pipeline in our group by d...

Stanbic IBTC Group Graduate Trainee Program 2018 for young Nigerians

  Graduate Trainee Program of Stanbic IBTC Group has been designed to build capacity and create a sustainable pipeline in our group by developing young, talented, trained professionals for our future. It is an intensive program and unique opportunity for young people who are resourceful and passionate about building a fast tracked career and to help us drive our success into the future.

The
Stanbic IBTC Holdings is a member of Standard Bank Group which is Africa’s largest banking group ranked by assets and earnings and has been in business for more than 150 years. It is a global Bank with African roots and has extensive operations in 19 African countries including South Africa and 12 countries outside Africa including key financial centers like Europe, United States and Asia making us one of the biggest banking networks in the continent. It operates in Nigeria as Stanbic IBTC Bank; a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings.
The Stanbic IBTC Graduate Trainee Program is a 6-7 week classroom and 12 months on-the-job training program designed to nurture the next line of business leaders for the Stanbic IBTC group.

• Trainees will be required to successfully complete all modules of classroom training and obtain a minimum score of 60% on each course and an overall score of 70%(this is subject to upward review) to be deemed successful and suitable to move into the next phase of the program.
• The training school assessment will be based purely on merit and will include both technical and behavioral skills.
• Upon successful completion of the 6-7 week classroom training program, graduating trainees will complete self-development experiential learning.
• Whilst working with Stanbic IBTC, you will have an opportunity to learn and benefit from our local and international insight, experience and pioneering spirit. We promote a high performance culture and a conducive work environment where passionate, engaged and accountable employees thrive in careers with endless possibilities.
• Each trainee will be assigned a mentor for 6 months to guide and coach him/her throughout the program.
• Successful trainees can be posted to work in any business unit or any location in any part of the country.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

 Graduates Trainees will be required to work in varied work roles/ locations and context with increasing levels of complexity.  
Applicants must be passionate about building a career in Stanbic IBTC. 
Trainees would be based in Lagos but Graduates may be deployed to any department and locations across the country.

Preferred Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of a 2.1 degree in any course from an accredited University.
• Minimum of 5 credits (Mathematics and English inclusive) in GCE, NECO or its equivalent in one sitting.
• Applicants should not be more than 26 years of age as at August 1, 2017 .
• Applicants must have concluded NYSC, and must have discharge certificate in hand.

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

• Conceptual, Innovative and Analytical
• Customer-service oriented
• Computer literacy is a must.
• Intermediate to expert competence in the use of  MS Office Suite

For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Stanbic IBTC Group Graduate Trainee Program 

Ongoing Recruitment in a Five Star Hotel in Ondo State

A Five Star Hotel in the heart of Akure, with clear objectives of setting the highest possible standard in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, hereby require the expertise of experienced person in the hospitality field to fill the vacant position below:

Job Position: Food & Bar Manager
Location: Akure, Ondo
Job Requirements
    Candidates should hold B.Sc./HND/NHCIMA (part B) in Hotel & Catering Management with seven (7) years’ experience or OND degree holder with five (5) years’ experience in a five star Hospitality outfit Candidates should be energetic, and able to work under pressure should have a firm character and lead by example.
    Ability to coordinate and motivate a team to achieve set goals as well as good commodity knowledge is very essential.

Job Location: Akure, Ondo
Job Requirements
    Candidates should hold B.Sc./HND/NHCIMA (part B) in Hotel & Catering Management with seven (7) years’ experience or OND degree holder with five (5) years’ experience in a five star Hospitality outfit Candidates should be energetic, and able to work under pressure should have a firm character and lead by example.
    Ability to coordinate and motivate a team to achieve set goals as well as good commodity knowledge is very essential.

Job Position: Head Chef
Job Location: Akure, Ondo
Job Requirements
    Candidates should hold B.Sc./HND/NHCIMA (part B) in Hotel & Catering Management with ten (10) years’ experience or OND degree holder with seven (7) years’ experience in a five star Hospitality outfit Candidates should be energetic, and able to work under pressure should have a fires character and lead by example.
    Ability to coordinate and motivate a team to achieve set goals as well as good commodity knowledge is very essential.

Job Position: Night Officer/Internal Auditor
Job Location: Akure, Ondo
Job Requirements
    A minimum of HND/B.Sc. in Hotel & Catering Management, Business Administration etc. Five (5) years’ experience

Job Position: Sales & Marketing Executive
Job Location: Akure, Ondo
Job Requirements
    Candidates should possess HND/B.Sc in Marketing, Business Administration/Management with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience.

Job Position: Accountant
Job Location: Akure, Ondo
Job Requirements
    A minimum of HND in Accounting, Banking & Finance from a reputable institution with five (5) years’ experience.

Job Position: Guest Service Agent/ Receptionist
Job Location: Akure, Ondo
Job Requirements
    B.Sc/HND in Hotel & Catering Management, Food Science & Technology, Business Administration or related disciplines with at least three (3) years’ experience in the Hospitality Industry.
    Holder of OND with live (5) years’ experience may be considered.
    Good communication and interpersonal skills are required for this position.

Job Position: General Manager
Location: Akure, Ondo
Job Requirements
    Candidates must be graduates with relevant experiences in the Hospitality Industry, with a minimum of Ten (10) years’ experience at Management level in a reputable 5 Star Hospitality outfit Computer literacy and higher qualification in administration, is a plus.

How to Apply
All qualified candidates should forward their Resumes to: heritagecontinental.hotels@gmail.com Application should include photocopies of credential, two (2) recent passport size photographs and contact.
Note: Shortlisted candidates shall be contacted through contact details submitted, hence all applicants are to ensure that the modes of communications dropped are active.
Deadline: 23rd August, 2017

9jaskilled: Chatham House Africa Internship Programme 2017 – L...

9jaskilled: Chatham House Africa Internship Programme 2017 – L...:   The Africa Programme at Chatham House is looking for an individual with demonstrable interest in African affairs who would like to gain...

Chatham House Africa Internship Programme 2017 – London.

 The Africa Programme at Chatham House is looking for an individual with demonstrable interest in African affairs who would like to gain valuable work experience in a policy institute.

This internship is an opportunity to gain insight into one of the world’s leading independent centres for practical policy research and debate on the politics and international relations of sub-Saharan African states. The successful applicant will be an integral part of the Chatham House Africa Programme team and gain valuable experience from supporting its current projects and activities.

Applicants should have:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in international relations, development studies, politics, or related field;
• Demonstrable interest in African affairs;
• Strong writing skills and excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently;
• Strong administrative and organizational skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills

Other information

Although flexible, Chatham House are ideally looking for someone who is able to commit 3 -4 days a week.
Please note that this is an unpaid internship. However, travel expenses to and from work within London (zones 1-6) will be reimbursed for the days worked. Lunch will also be provided in the staff canteen.
Timeline:

• Start date: 11 September 2017
• End Date: 15 December 2017
• Closing date for applications: 27 August 2017
• Interview Period: 6-8 September 2017

Application details

To apply please send a CV, covering letter, a writing sample and the names of two referees to:
Eugénie McLachlan
Programme Administrator,  Africa Programme

For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Chatham House Africa Internship Programme 2017

9jaskilled: Music In Africa Connects – Artist Mobility Program...

9jaskilled: Music In Africa Connects – Artist Mobility Program...:  The music in Africa foundation(MIAF) is pleased to invite musicians to apply for touring support as part of its recently launched M usic In...

Music In Africa Connects – Artist Mobility Programme 2017 for African Musicians ( €2 000 grant)

 The music in Africa foundation(MIAF) is pleased to invite musicians to apply for touring support as part of its recently launched Music In Africa Connects – Artist Mobility Programme. The mobility programme is made possible with support from the Siemens Foundation and the German Federal Foreign Office.
The programme supports musicians in seven African countries affected by conflict, to undertake live music performances (tours) and collaborations, provided that such activities do not compromise the safety of the participants. Participating countries are Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria (Northern), Chad, Mali and Niger.
The mobility programme offers support for three types of tours:

• National (where musicians tour locally in their own countries).
• Regionally (across Africa).
• Internationally (Germany).

This call is for NATIONAL TOURS only.
Eligibility criteria
This opportunity is open to all musicians from the participating countries such as solo musicians, bands etc. (the beneficiary).

• The participating countries for this call are Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria (Northern), Chad, Mali and Niger;
• The bulk of the activities must take place outside the city/location where the artist or band is based and must not go beyond the country;
• Touring projects applied for must start from 15 October 2017 onwards and must be completed by 15 December 2017;
• Budgets submitted must adhere to stipulations as indicated in the call;
• The artist or band must have a valid bank account;
• The artist or band must be based in the eligible countries listed above.
• All activities must avoid high-risk areas. Applicants must confirm that they have made efforts to ascertain this.

Who can submit an application?

• The artist or band should choose one person to make the application on their behalf (the applicant). This can be someone who is part of the band or the solo artist him/herself. You can also choose someone who is not part of the band to represent you. Organisations or companies can also apply on your behalf. The applicant will be responsible for managing and reporting on how the support has been utilised and will be the sole contact person if the grant is approved. More importantly, the applicant must have a good track record and you must trust her/him.
• The applicant can be an individual, a company or an organisation.
• The applicant will be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the project (and not just act as an intermediary).
• The applicant must be over 18 years old. Proof of identification will be required for individuals as well as registration documents for companies and organisations.
• The applicant must be based in the eligible countries.

2. Types of projects

• Projects submitted for consideration must have firm plans for a live music performance outside the city where the artist or band is based.
• Applicants may visit more than one city and/or perform at more than one venue in each city.
• Performances at festivals and showcases, etc. are welcome if they are taking place in the same country.
• The applicant should be able to demonstrate that such performances will develop her/his professional or creative practice;
• Tour projects that have artistic collaboration components between musicians that lead to live music performances are welcome.
• Proof of tour arrangements will be required from the venues where the performances will take place.

3. Common non-eligible projects

• Recording of albums;
• Academic research projects;
• Scholarships and fellowships for studies or training courses;
• Fundraising events, such as charity galas;
• Projects supporting political parties or religious faith;
• Music education projects.

Type of support
Financial Support
Amount: Applicants may request up to €2 000.
Financial support stipulations:

• The amount of €2 000 must not exceed 80% of the total costs of the project.
• Projects requesting amounts higher than the limits stated above will not be considered.
• Applicants are encouraged to seek additional funding and sponsorship for their project.
• Applicants are encouraged to form partnerships with host venues, festivals or music events that will enable them to receive contributions from the venues towards technical costs and door deals, and exempt applicants from paying venue rental costs.

Eligible costs:

• Travel and transportation costs (maximum €600).
• Accommodation (maximum of €50 per night, per person).
• Daily meal allowance (maximum of €20 per day, per person).
• Technical support: sound, lighting, equipment (maximum €200).
• Publicity: design, printing, distribution (up to the value of €100).
• Coordination, administration and management costs (up to the amount of €200).

Administrative Support

• Administrative support via email is offered during the application process. Email claire@musicinafrica.net. Additional administrative support will also be offered to successful applicants during the contracted project period.

For further

understanding visit the link below
Visit the Official Webpage of the Music In Africa Connects – Artist Mobility Programme 2017

9jaskilled: 9Mobile Photography Competition 2017 For young Nig...

9jaskilled: 9Mobile Photography Competition 2017 For young Nig...: As nurturers of talent, the 9mobile photography competition was developed as a platform to engage and empower budding photographers us...