Our client is looking for a Trainee Investment Analyst

The main purpose of this position is to research and analyse shares listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in order to identify investment opportunities from which Portfolio Managers can make decisions thereby adding value to clients’ portfolios.

The objectives of this role include:

- To provide possible buy-list options to Portfolio Managers by applying the Allan Gray investment philosophy and identifying suitable investment opportunities.

- To improve the quality of Portfolio Managers decision-making process by developing detailed valuation and earnings models on appropriate shares.

Our partner of the banking industry is looking for a Product Manager.

The main objective of this position is to manage a defined set of African Bank lending products to ensure optimal positioning in the market place whilst achieving stated profitability and sales objectives. You will be reporting directly to the Head of Product and Customer Management.

Your main tasks will include:

- Develop and implement new products
- Monitor and research key product drivers
- Product management
- Product status and ad hoc reporting
- Product specific and ad hoc support to other business units i.e. Sales, Marketing, Collections, Card etc

This position will be based in Midrand.

Interesting article in the latest issue of Time Magazine. In 2006 OECD showed foreign investment in Africa had reach $48 billion, overtaking aid for the first time,It quotes a senior member of the IMF as saying Africa today resembles Asia in the 1980's with the Private Sector, the key driver of growth.

Growth is predicted to run at 3.3%pa this year vs a 6%+ average for the last four years but still better than most of the world.It is still mainly a land of raw materials and commodities so the challenge for Africa is to add value locally as much as possible or else today's investors will just leave behind a ravaged continent. So welcome them but rise to the challenge.

ACi international, sales in Africa, very good and cheap collection of sport shoes and slippers. If interest to import in your country, do not hesitate to contact us.

Have a nice day.

Philippe CHARLES

ACi international

I am involved in an experiment together with Gambian Enterprise to find ways in which a school in Gambia can generate additional funding by commercial activities to provide enhanced facilities, scholarships for poorer students etc. Interactive Ideas Ltd., have just arranged for the renovation and re-equipment of a small computer block and Bakau Lower Basic School in The Gambia. We had to replace the roof as this was leaking and hadn't been replaced since the 1950's!

*The New Series starts on Friday 13th on Ben TV @ 10pm - Sky Channel 184*

Rhoda Wilson celebrates International Women’s Month with Barbara Campbell

The month of March is significant for many things, the beginning of Spring, Mother’s day, the period of Lent and over the years it has become recognised as International Women’s month.  It is a month marked to acknowledge women all over the world, for all their achievements and successes throughout the year.  However as Rhoda and many women around the world know it can take a lifetime to achieve great things as a woman.  One of these women is Barbara Campbell and renowned journalist and editor with a career spanning 2 decades. 

Our partner looking for a Buyer for its Angolan subsidiary. This position is reporting to the Head of Buyer and the General Manager in Angola.
The main purpose of this job is to ensure profitable stock on the shelf at the right time and place and the right price.
The tasks include:
- To draw up a open to buy plan
(Analyzing trends regarding sales performance, draw up budgets per category, identify new opportunity areas,...)
- To source suppliers and products
(Studying the trends, negotiate pricing, determine the selling price and quantity and stock turn, supplier performance report,...)
- Plannograms for merchandising

We have a great new opportunity online: Senior Manager: Member Services
- Extensive experience in a Client Services environment;
- Proven people management skills with a sound track record of staff development;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the level of this position;
- A high level of interpersonal skills that supports positive relationship building.
Duties and responsibilities will amongst others include:
- Oversee smooth functioning of a comprehensive Member Services
Department which includes the Call Centre, Client Services,
Correspondence and Regional Offices;
- Ensuring that internal and external service level agreements are adhered to for the Scheme;

Our new professional partner (a governmental agency that is consulting
small and medium-sized companies) is looking for a Senior Manager:
Office of the CEO; Location: Pretoria

The main purpose of this job is:

To ensure smooth operation of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer.

Provide administrative support to the CEO as well as assist in
maintaining strong relations with key stakeholders such as the
shareholders, other key government departments, and other partners.

The key performance areas are:

- Manage the communication and relations channels between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders

- Manage protocol matters with regard to parliament, government, and other key stakeholders