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Mogale Alloys (Pty)Ltd (“Mogale”) is a ferro-alloy plant situated at Krugersdorp, in Gauteng Province of South Africa. Mogale operates four furnaces, two submerged arc furnaces, two DC furnaces and the Converter Plant. The furnaces are capable of producing three key products: silicon manganese, plasma ferrochrome and stainless steel alloys (chromium-iron-nickel only). Mogale is part of Afarak Group (“the Group”), a growing, integrated chrome producer supplying specialist products to the expanding steel and stainless steel industries. The Group is focused on utilising its experience and technological advantage to deliver profitable and sustainable growth. Zero harm forms the foundation of the Group’s approach to sustainable development. Opportunities currently exist at Mogale for a dynamic, self-motivated, disciplined, well – organised individuals to join the Company as: SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT The position reports to the Financial Manager. Purpose of position: • prepare and examine financial statements (both statutory and monthly reporting packs) • make sure that records are accurate, complete and conform to reporting and procedural standards • ensure that taxes are paid properly and on time • perform overviews of the financial operations of the business in order to help it run efficiently. Duties of the position: • prepare monthly financial reports to both management and Head Office, including YTD results as well as forecasted results for the remainder of the year • prepare yearly statutory financial statements • prepare yearly income tax pack and submit annual tax returns • prepare yearly budget, liaising with different Departments for their budget inputs and consolidating all cost centres. • prepare monthly project accounts for various projects, liaising with Managers on various accounting and cash flow issues. • organize and maintain financial records, including but not limited to monthly journals, balance sheet reconciliations. • ensure that financial information and records comply to Company Standards as well as applicable laws and regulations • ensuring correct allocation of costs to proper accounts and cost centres, liaising with different cost centre’s to ensure proper cost allocations • compute monthly taxation • analyse budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs • prepare cash flow projections, including project cash flow • oversee and sign off on all Supplier Reconciliations according to the Company’s Policies and Procedures • prepare special reports to Third Parties as requested, e.g. Stats SA, South African Reserve Bank ensure and oversee the proper filing of financial records as per Company Standards • assist and liaise with Auditors during the yearly statutory audit • ensure proper accounting and the keeping of records for all Import and Export Transactions, liaising with SARS Customs and the SA Reserve Bank when applicable. Skills required: • Disciplined, Attention to detail, Deadline-Orientated, Good Time Management, General Maths Skills, Well Organized and Multi-Tasking • Sound knowledge of IFRS • Proficient in Excel Qualifications: • B Comm Honn Degree in accounting together with CTA • Three years of articles and 5 years of post article experience FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT The position reports to the Senior Financial Accountant. The Purpose of position is to: • prepare and examine financial records • make sure that records are accurate, complete and conform to reporting and procedural standards • ensure that taxes are paid properly and on time • perform overviews of the financial operations of the business in order to help it run efficiently. Duties of the postion are to: • Organize and maintain financial records, including but not limited to monthly journals, balance sheet reconciliations • Ensure that financial information and records comply to company standards as well as applicable laws and regulations • prepare and issue sales invoices in accordance to shipping intructions, sales contracts and Bill of Loading Reports • ensuring correct allocation to proper accounts and cost centres • accurately compute taxes owed, prepare tax returns and ensure prompt payment as well as compliance to all applicable laws • prepare accurate, timeous and relevant financial reports and statements to management • Develop, maintain and analyse budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs • prepare cash flow projections in order to manage the company’s future cash flow • prepare, compute and reconcile specific selected suppliers and ensure timeous payment thereof • prepare special reports to third parties as requested, e.g. Stats SA • ensure proper filing of financial records • assist auditors when the company records are being audited. Skills Required: • Disciplined, Attention to detail, Deadline-Orientated, Good Time Management, General Maths Skills, Well Organized and Multi-Tasking. Qualifications: B Comm Degree in Accounting The Company offers competitive remuneration package. Interested person who meet the above requirements must send their applications to [email protected] or fax to 011 – 668 3899 quoting ref:MA/2016/01. To reach us not later than 11 March 2016. For any enquiries contact: Badi Mokua at 011 – 668 3800 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If not contacted within 21 days after the closing date, consider your application to be unsuccessful. The organisation reserves the right not to fill the position advertised. Mogale Alloys is committed to the achievement of equity in employment related to race, gender and disability. Qualification needed: Matric Trade Qualification (Electrical & Mechanical) Experience and skills needed 4 – 5 year experience running a 3 Star Security, Fire & Safety General Maintenance Previous Management Knowledge Computer Packages / In house systems Ms Word, Ms Excel, Email Special Requirements Hygiene orientated Good communication Leadership Skills Administrative Skills Team player Good interpersonal skills Position: Maintenance Manager Kindly forward all application to [email protected] Closing date for external applications will be Friday, 11th March 2016 @ 17:00 (Close of business) Qualification needed: Culinary Qualification from reputable Institution Matric Experience and skills needed 4 – 5 year experience running a 3 Star Kitchen Fine Dining Experience Food Presentation Training Experience Essential Stock taking & Food Costing Knowledge is essential Computer Packages / In house systems POS Knowledge Ms Word, Ms Excel, Email Special Requirements Hygiene orientated Good communication Leadership Skills Administrative Skills Team player Good interpersonal skills Position: Sous Chef Kindly forward all application to [email protected] Closing date for external applications will be Friday, 11th March 2016 @ 17:00 (Close of business) p 12 04 March 2016, PLATINUM WEEKLY, 50 Marais Street, Tel: 014 592 9686, Fax: 011 252 6669, E-mail: [email protected] Toolmaker - Rustenburg A Qualified Toolmaker (Olifantsfontein) with experience in: Designing, Installation, Maintenance and repair of Press tools and plants , Roller Mill, Steel palisade and roof sheeting mill Technician (CCTV) - Rustenburg Installations of Alarm systems, Wireless CCTV Cameras, Wireless Networks, Gate motors, Electric Fencing, Wireless radio links, Access Control, Biometric readers Sales Representative - Rustenburg Matric Diploma in marketing/sales (advantage) Diploma / trades test in electronics (Advantage) 3 – 5 years’ experience in electronic sales – preferably the mining industry; Have a minimum of 5 years sales experience on the mining operations in Rustenburg, with an existing client base Please submit CV’s via fax 086 614 3021 or email: [email protected] Contact No: 014 592 7242 Visit our website www.pro-personnel.co.za like our Facebook page VAKANTE BETREKKINGS Tegnikus By Suzuki Rustenburg. Epos CV’s na [email protected] “It is with deep regret that we announced five fatal ac- cidents at our operations in FY2015. Our sincere condo- lences go to the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased. This tragic loss of life marred our otherwise promising safety achievements with our lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) and serious injury frequency rate (SIFR) having improved by 23% and 54% year-on-year and 59% and 75% over the past six years respectively,” RBPlat’s statement read on 1 March 2016. “The safety of our employees remains paramount and we therefore commissioned independent investigations to undertake a full review of our safety performance. We have since revised our safety management strategy and we have introduced additional safety measures in our quest for zero harm. The safety, health and well-being of our employees will continue to be a major focus at our operations in FY2016. “Despite grade and throughput challenges, the full year cash operating cost of R14 504 represented a 7% im- provement on our cash operating cash unit cost for the first half of the year. “Our Styldrift I project was successfully commissioned in FY2015. In August 2015 the depressed PGM market required the board to implement a strategic decision. Construction activities, and the associated capital expen- diture, were scaled back in order to preserve cash and protect our balance sheet. A number of other non-critical projects and operations were deferred or suspended due to prevailing market conditions, including the 250ktpm up- grade of the Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine (BRPM) concentrator. “We have had a tough year but we can take some comfort from our achievements. We do not foresee PGM prices improving for at least another 12 months and this means that we must continue to be prudent in our approach, but at the same time we need to maintain our flexibility so that we are well positioned to take advantage of an upturn in the market. I would like to close by thanking our employ- ees, shareholders and all other stakeholders for standing by us. We have a great deal still to achieve, and we need your continued support,” said Steve Phiri, RBPlat CEO. RBPlat survives another tough year - with cash on its balance sheet In the light of almost daily occurrenc- es of my fellow residents of Rusten- burg being held at gunpoint or held hostage or robbed or assaulted… I write this letter to convey my utmost displeasure with our local municipal- ity and police force. You take a fat chance to go to the CBD and when you absolutely have to, for instance, to do business at the Department of Home Affairs, assault is one of the main consequences these days. Children and women are traumatised in the taxi-rank area – on a daily basis. And I see nó effort to curb this kind of crime. It’s a violation of our consti- tutional rights. Every dorp, city, prov- ince and country for that matter has a ruling party, and the only reason why law abiding citizens do their part, is that the country will protect them in return. I pray that since I wrote this letter, no fatalities have occurred – and I pray that Rustenburg will become a world class city with a zero crime rate. Let us hope and pray together. Regards, Concerned Rustenburg Citizen Letter to the Editor FEAR MUST nót rule us!

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Page 1: Letter to the Editor - platinumpublishers.co.za · of South Africa. Mogale operates four furnaces, two submerged arc furnaces, two DC furnaces and Mogale operates four furnaces, two

Mogale Alloys (Pty)Ltd (“Mogale”) is a ferro-alloy plant situated at Krugersdorp, in Gauteng Province of South Africa. Mogale operates four furnaces, two submerged arc furnaces, two DC furnaces and the Converter Plant. The furnaces are capable of producing three key products: silicon manganese, plasma ferrochrome and stainless steel alloys (chromium-iron-nickel only). Mogale is part of Afarak Group (“the Group”), a growing, integrated chrome producer supplying specialist products to the expanding steel and stainless steel industries. The Group is focused on utilising its experience and technological advantage to deliver profi table and sustainable growth. Zero harm forms the foundation of the Group’s approach to sustainable development.Opportunities currently exist at Mogale for a dynamic, self-motivated, disciplined, well – organised individuals to join the Company as:

SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANTThe position reports to the Financial Manager. Purpose of position: • prepare and examine fi nancial statements (both statutory and monthly reporting packs) • make sure that records are accurate, complete and conform to reporting and procedural standards • ensure that taxes are paid properly and on time • perform overviews of the fi nancial operations of the business in order to help it run effi ciently. Duties of the position: • prepare monthly fi nancial reports to both management and Head Offi ce, including YTD results as well as forecasted results for the remainder of the year • prepare yearly statutory fi nancial statements • prepare yearly income tax pack and submit annual tax returns • prepare yearly budget, liaising with different Departments for their budget inputs and consolidating all cost centres. • prepare monthly project accounts for various projects, liaising with Managers on various accounting and cash fl ow issues. • organize and maintain fi nancial records, including but not limited to monthly journals, balance sheet reconciliations. • ensure that fi nancial information and records comply to Company Standards as well as applicable laws and regulations • ensuring correct allocation of costs to proper accounts and cost centres, liaising with different cost centre’s to ensure proper cost allocations • compute monthly taxation • analyse budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs • prepare cash fl ow projections, including project cash fl ow • oversee and sign off on all Supplier Reconciliations according to the Company’s Policies and Procedures • prepare special reports to Third Parties as requested, e.g. Stats SA, South African Reserve Bank • ensure and oversee the proper fi ling of fi nancial records as per Company Standards • assist and liaise with Auditors during the yearly statutory audit • ensure proper accounting and the keeping of records for all Import and Export Transactions, liaising with SARS Customs and the SA Reserve Bank when applicable. Skills required: • Disciplined, Attention to detail, Deadline-Orientated, Good Time Management, General Maths Skills, Well Organized and Multi-Tasking • Sound knowledge of IFRS • Profi cient in Excel Qualifi cations: • B Comm Honn Degree in accounting together with CTA • Three years of articles and 5 years of post article experience

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANTThe position reports to the Senior Financial Accountant. The Purpose of position is to: • prepare and examine fi nancial records • make sure that records are accurate, complete and conform to reporting and procedural standards • ensure that taxes are paid properly and on time • perform overviews of the fi nancial operations of the business in order to help it run effi ciently. Duties of the postion are to: • Organize and maintain fi nancial records, including but not limited to monthly journals, balance sheet reconciliations • Ensure that fi nancial information and records comply to company standards as well as applicable laws and regulations • prepare and issue sales invoices in accordance to shipping intructions, sales contracts and Bill of Loading Reports • ensuring correct allocation to proper accounts and cost centres • accurately compute taxes owed, prepare tax returns and ensure prompt payment as well as compliance to all applicable laws • prepare accurate, timeous and relevant fi nancial reports and statements to management • Develop, maintain and analyse budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs • prepare cash fl ow projections in order to manage the company’s future cash fl ow • prepare, compute and reconcile specifi c selected suppliers and ensure timeous payment thereof • prepare special reports to third parties as requested, e.g. Stats SA • ensure proper fi ling of fi nancial records • assist auditors when the company records are being audited. Skills Required: • Disciplined, Attention to detail, Deadline-Orientated, Good Time Management, General Maths Skills, Well Organized and Multi-Tasking. Qualifi cations: • B Comm Degree in Accounting

The Company offers competitive remuneration package.Interested person who meet the above requirements must send their applications to [email protected] or fax to 011 – 668 3899 quoting ref:MA/2016/01. To reach us not later than 11 March 2016. For any enquiries contact: Badi Mokua at 011 – 668 3800Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If not contacted within 21 days after the closing date, consider your application to be unsuccessful. The organisation reserves the right not to fi ll the position advertised. Mogale Alloys is committed to the achievement of equity in employment related to race, gender and disability.

Qualifi cation needed:• Matric• Trade Qualifi cation

(Electrical & Mechanical)Experience and skills needed• 4 – 5 year experience

running a 3 Star• Security, Fire & Safety • General Maintenance• Previous Management

Knowledge• Computer Packages /

In house systems• Ms Word, Ms Excel,

Email

Special Requirements• Hygiene orientated• Good communication • Leadership Skills • Administrative Skills• Team player• Good interpersonal

skills

Position: Maintenance Manager

Kindly forward all application to [email protected]

Closing date for external applications will be Friday, 11th March 2016 @ 17:00 (Close of business)

Qualifi cation needed:• Culinary Qualifi cation

from reputable Institution

• MatricExperience and skills needed• 4 – 5 year experience

running a 3 Star Kitchen

• Fine Dining Experience• Food Presentation• Training Experience

Essential• Stock taking & Food

Costing Knowledge is essential

Computer Packages / In house systems• POS Knowledge• Ms Word, Ms Excel,

EmailSpecial Requirements• Hygiene orientated• Good communication • Leadership Skills • Administrative Skills• Team player• Good interpersonal

skills

Position: Sous Chef

Kindly forward all application to [email protected]

Closing date for external applications will be Friday, 11th March 2016 @ 17:00 (Close of business)

p 12 04 March 2016, PLATINUM WEEKLY, 50 Marais Street, Tel: 014 592 9686, Fax: 011 252 6669, E-mail: [email protected]

Toolmaker - RustenburgA Qualifi ed Toolmaker (Olifantsfontein) with experience in: Designing, Installation, Maintenance and repair of Press tools and plants , Roller Mill, Steel palisade and roof sheeting mill

Technician (CCTV) - RustenburgInstallations of Alarm systems, Wireless CCTV Cameras, Wireless Networks, Gate motors, Electric Fencing, Wireless radio links, Access Control, Biometric readers

Sales Representative - Rustenburg• Matric • Diploma in marketing/sales (advantage)• Diploma / trades test in electronics

(Advantage)• 3 – 5 years’ experience in electronic

sales – preferably the mining industry;• Have a minimum of 5 years sales

experience on the mining operations in Rustenburg, with an existing client base

Please submit CV’s via fax 086 614 3021 oremail: [email protected]

Contact No: 014 592 7242Visit our website www.pro-personnel.co.za

like our Facebook page

VAKANTE BETREKKINGS

TegnikusBy Suzuki Rustenburg.

Epos CV’s na [email protected]

“It is with deep regret that we announced five fatal ac-cidents at our operations in FY2015. Our sincere condo-lences go to the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased. This tragic loss of life marred our otherwise promising safety achievements with our lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) and serious injury frequency rate (SIFR) having improved by 23% and 54% year-on-year and 59% and 75% over the past six years respectively,” RBPlat’s statement read on 1 March 2016. “The safety of our employees remains paramount and we therefore commissioned independent investigations to undertake a full review of our safety performance. We have since revised our safety management strategy and we have introduced additional safety measures in our quest for zero harm. The safety, health and well-being of our employees will continue to be a major focus at our operations in FY2016.“Despite grade and throughput challenges, the full year cash operating cost of R14 504 represented a 7% im-provement on our cash operating cash unit cost for the first half of the year.

“Our Styldrift I project was successfully commissioned in FY2015. In August 2015 the depressed PGM market required the board to implement a strategic decision. Construction activities, and the associated capital expen-diture, were scaled back in order to preserve cash and protect our balance sheet. A number of other non-critical projects and operations were deferred or suspended due to prevailing market conditions, including the 250ktpm up-grade of the Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine (BRPM) concentrator.“We have had a tough year but we can take some comfort from our achievements. We do not foresee PGM prices improving for at least another 12 months and this means that we must continue to be prudent in our approach, but at the same time we need to maintain our flexibility so that we are well positioned to take advantage of an upturn in the market. I would like to close by thanking our employ-ees, shareholders and all other stakeholders for standing by us. We have a great deal still to achieve, and we need your continued support,” said Steve Phiri, RBPlat CEO.

RBPlat survives another tough year - with cash on its balance sheet

In the light of almost daily occurrenc-es of my fellow residents of Rusten-burg being held at gunpoint or held hostage or robbed or assaulted… I write this letter to convey my utmost displeasure with our local municipal-ity and police force. You take a fat chance to go to the CBD and when you absolutely have to, for instance, to do business at the Department of Home Affairs, assault is one of the main consequences these days. Children and women are traumatised in the taxi-rank area – on a daily basis. And I see nó effort to curb this kind of crime. It’s a violation of our consti-tutional rights. Every dorp, city, prov-ince and country for that matter has a ruling party, and the only reason why law abiding citizens do their part, is that the country will protect them in return. I pray that since I wrote this letter, no fatalities have occurred – and I pray that Rustenburg will become a world class city with a zero crime rate. Let us hope and pray together. Regards,Concerned Rustenburg Citizen

Letter to the Editor

FEAR MUST

nótrule us!