South Africa

[BuaNews]
Pretoria -
Before the end of the month, the ageing structure housing the City of Tshwane municipal headquarters will be cleared to pave way for the construction of a new state-of-the art building.

BUYER Pretoria
Medium size building contractors requires a competent construction buyer with at least 5 years experience with another contractor.
Must have own transport and be computer literate. You need a strong personality and the ability to get your message over clearly yet diplomatically. Head office based you will liaise with the site QS requisitions and directly with the suppliers to ensure the best possible prices are attained and the delivery is expedited.
Should you feel you have the skills and expertise, please let us have an updated CV urgently as our Client wishes to fill this position.
Competitive salary and benefits related to expertise.
Please send a full CV detailing the above including the value of the projects you have worked on

[Biz-Community]

Concrete is, after water, the second most used product on the planet. The production of cement, an ingredient of concrete, involves the emission of CO2, which adds to the global concern regarding climate change and its implications for the future. This is the reason why cement industry leader AfriSam is leading the way in producing advanced composite cements with a low carbon footprint and partnering with initiatives like the AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture.

[Biz-Community]

In a recent survey by Columinate conducted on behalf of Private Property, only 5 percent of people indicated that they trusted estate agents. By implication this indicates that 95 percent of people do not trust estate agents. When asked which characteristics the respondents least associated with estate agents, 80 percent indicated that they didn't believe that those involved with selling property were dependable, accurate, accountable, trustworthy and informed.

[SA Info]

Old Mutual Property is redeveloping and refurbishing several malls in previously disadvantaged areas as part of its contribution to sustainable community development and township upliftment in South Africa.

[SA Info]

The proportion of adults with the lowest living standards has decreased by 77% over the last 10 years, according to the latest South Africa Survey, published last month by the South African Institute of Race Relations.

West Cape News (Cape Town)-Residents in Du Noon's Ekuphumleni informal settlement who have been desperately waiting for electricity for many years are furious after an Eskom contractor who was in the process of electrifying the area, appeared to have simply abandoned the job.

West Cape News (Cape Town)-The charges against 40 people arrested on Friday following the attempted occupation of Rondebosch Common were withdrawn with strict conditions at the Wynberg magistrates' court because of lack of evidence yesterday.

Biz-Community (Cape Town)-Diepkloof Square community shopping centre set to open in October 2012, is a 16 108 sqm community centre, anchored by Pick n Pay in a 3112 sqm store, some 40 shops, parking and access to public transport with an adjacent existing taxi rank. Construction started in December 2011.

West Cape News (Cape Town)-Scores of people were bundled into police vans on Friday when police forcibly prevented organisations from setting up a planned three-day summit on Jobs, Land and Housing on Rondebosch Common as a means of highlighting inequality in South African society.

PROJECT MANAGER –R 40+ p.m - Gauteng
Degree/diploma QS/Build/civil/Architect
This fast growing medium sized Project Management Organisation handling building as well as civil projects.
They have attained further work and need a PM to support this growth.
You will be responsible for the coordination and liaison between the professional team, client and contractors (not subbies)
Ideal candidate would have a min of 8 years experience – at least two which must be project management.
Your project would be a R180million apartment block in Gauteng.
If you have a strong personality, enjoy the challenges that PM provides and have a proven track record – this may be for you.
Join this dynamic, interactive and progressive organisation. Package is from R40K p.m.
They need to make a decision soonest as the project has been signed off. Ensure we have an updated CV!

CIVIL PROJECT ENGINEER
Civil related qualification
Cutting edge projects are delivered by this leading the field – this is the civil engineering consultancy who is looking for someone to call on Clients as well as handle PE duties. Must have had experience with commercial buildings. Use your 2/10 years structural knowledge to impress the Client and your personality to ensure further projects are placed with this consultancy. Ideally should have worked for a Civil Structural Civil Engineer as well as a contractor.
In return the company will provide a better than average package. To start ASAP.
Please provide an updated CV for our viewing and discussion with our Client.

SNR CIVIL STRUCTUAL ENGINEER Johannesburg
B Sc or B Tech prefer registered Civil
This consulting practice works on the cutting edge projects. Due to ongoing projects, they need a Snr Civil Structural Engineer who has experience on commercial buildings. This is a pivotal position within the organisation and requires someone who is dedicated, well experienced and is able to deliver. Your communication skills must be excellent as well as your ability to liaise with Clients and subordinates.
Package is the high end of the market, an assurance of lots of projects on board as well as many in the pipeline. To start ASAP.
Please provide an updated CV for our viewing and discussion with our Client.

West Cape News (Cape Town)-For almost three years, a multi-cultural centre in Samora Machel has been vandalized and left unoccupied, despite various charitable organisations in the area being in dire need of space.

Biz-Community (Cape Town)-In reviewing the 4Q11, the FNB/BER survey showed that the recovery in civil construction gained traction, with activity recording its biggest improvement in 1½ years. However, tendering competition remained fierce due to the scarcity of work and profitability continued to be under pressure.

iMaverick (Johannesburg)- In 2011 iMaverick brought you strong coverage of South Africa's delivery protests. As we prepare to get more pictures and stories from the frontline, we pause for a moment to ask, "What if?" .

BuaNews (Tshwane)-Residents of Nsikazi outside Mbombela, Mpumalanga, were left without tap water this weekend after the raw water pumps along the Crocodile and Sabie Rivers were flooded during heavy rains.

RNW Africa (Hilversum)-Severe flooding has forced South Africa's world-famous Kruger National Park to close its gates after dozens of tourists on safari had to be airlifted to safety, an official said Thursday.

SAPA (Johannesburg)-The Independent Democrats' parliamentary leader Joe Mcgluwa on Sunday called on President Jacob Zuma and the cabinet to support struggling municipalities to prevent their total collapse.

Biz-Community (Cape Town)-Le Touessrok, the flagship of Sun Resorts, recently won two accolades celebrating its quality and its golf course, respectively delivered by The Leading Hotels of The World and Diners Club Magazine.