I am looking for artists, crafters and designers who make art/craft/wares from waste materials, who work with eco-friendly materials and who aim at creating awareness for our environment. I would love to showcase you and your work, and work with you on some possible projects!

If you're interested or know of someone who will be, please contact me.
I await your response, and look forward to hear from you!

Tel: 072 331 5057, Fax 086 513 6359
Email: janetbotes@yahoo.com
Web: janetbotes.co.za // arteviate.blogspot.com // ecojunki.co.za

The Future Agricultures Consortium (FAC) encourages critical debate and policy dialogue about the future of agriculture in Africa. The Consortium has been focussing on four core themes until now, namely: agricultural commercialisations; growth and social protection; policy processes; and science technology and innovation.

This year, they launched research in four new areas: climate change and agriculture; land and tenure; pastoralism; and youth and agriculture. Furthermore, the FAC has recently received funding from the UK Department for International Development (DfID) to support a three-year capacity-building programme for African and UK-based early career professionals.

This exciting new opportunity for grants is open to young researchers who have recently completed their degree in an appropriate development-related field. The focus is on junior candidates who have a strong interest in conducting research on agricultural policy issues in Sub-Saharan Africa. Eligible women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

A Somerset West-based Renewable Energy firm is looking to fill an Office Manager vacancy. The candidate would assist with the following kinds of tasks; payroll, book-keeping, accounts payable, travel arrangements, general administration etc. The ideal candidate will have between 6-10 years office management experience with at least 4-5 years of using Pastel accounting systems. The position is for approximately 20 hours per week.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Starting date for position: ASAP

Application procedure
All applicants should state how they meet the essential requirements of the post, with ALL the following: detailed CV, cover letter and salary history, email address, day and evening telephone contacts, current and expected remuneration package, names of 3 referees and their email/ telephone contacts addressed afn.recruitment@hotmail.com by the 20th of February 2010.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya or any of the AFN sub-regional offices (Moshi, Cape Town or Accra)
Application procedure
All applicants should state how they meet the essential requirements of the post, with ALL the following: detailed CV, cover letter and salary history, email address, day and evening telephone contacts, current and expected remuneration package, names of 3 referees and their email/ telephone contacts addressed afn.recruitment@hotmail.com by the 20th of February 2010.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya or any of the AFN sub-regional offices (Moshi, Cape Town or Accra)

Application procedure
All applicants should state how they meet the essential requirements of the post, with ALL the following: detailed CV, cover letter and salary history, email address, day and evening telephone contacts, current and expected remuneration package, names of 3 referees and their email/ telephone contacts addressed afn.recruitment@hotmail.com by the 20th of February 2010.

We are looking for assistance in distributing our orders due to a
change in our planning. Areas include Blouberg/Milnerton,
Scarborough/Noordhoek, Muizenberg/Kalk Bay, Hout Bay, Southern
Suburbs, City/Camps Bay, Somerset West.

An ideal candidate would be a licensed driver with the use of a
canopied bakkie or trailer, be fit and energetic, as well as
systematic and reliable.

The Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) is located in the School of Government within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, and is an internationally recognized centre of excellence. PLAAS engages in research, policy development and post-graduate teaching in relation to poverty, land and agrarian reform, and natural resource management in the Southern African region. The staff establishment currently comprises of a Director, a Deputy Director, a Senior Lecturer, 10 researchers, and 8 support staff. Most staff members are supported by donor-funded projects. The Director occupies a Chair in Development Management within the School of Government.

Applications are invited for the post of Director/Chair, beginning on 1st January 2010. The Director/Chair will provide overall strategic management of PLAAS, supervise Senior Researchers and senior administrators, raise funds for core functions, work closely with finance staff in managing the Institute’s finances, report to donors and maintain good relations with them, ensure a high public profile for PLAAS, and represent PLAAS on university and non-academic bodies. In addition, the Director/Chair will actively pursue his/her own research and publications agenda, lead PLAAS’ policy engagement activities, teach on the post-graduate teaching programme, and supervise MPhil and Doctoral students. The incumbent will provide strong intellectual leadership for the Institute, and work closely with a recently funded DST/NRF Research Chair in Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies.

The successful candidate will have:
a PhD degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. development studies, politics, economics, anthropology, sociology, geography, environmental science)
extensive experience of social science research on topics highly relevant to the core focus of PLAAS
an international reputation as an applied social scientist
an excellent publications record
extensive experience of policy engagement
demonstrated capacity for fund raising
management experience in a higher education setting
the ability to oversee financial accounting and reporting systems
good person-management skills.

A competitive salary and employee benefits are offered, in a dynamic and challenging work environment.

For further details contact Ursula Arends of PLAAS at 27 21 959 3733.

To apply, please send a full Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter motivating your application (including the names, telephone/fax numbers and e-mail/postal details of 3 contactable referees) to: Kevin Gardner, HR Department, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535, fax: 27 21 9591370, or e-mail: kegardner@uwc.ac.za.

Closing date for applications: 30th October 2009

In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, applications from designated groups will be given priority consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to make an appointment at a lower level.

The Lucit Restaurant is known as a restaurant that serves pure, healthy, creative cuisine. The owner and chef, Gideon, started a tradition 12 years ago of serving a set menu which he introduces to the guests with a short lecture on how the food was prepared, the ingredients and techniques used in preparing the food. Since no flavourants, colourants or artificial ingredients are used, the preparation is an alchemical process which takes quite a long time. Some dishes takes up to 3 days to prepare.. That is why I call it slow food. I need a vibrant, creative, positive, pure person to help me.

Read my website www.lucit.co.za before contacting me on 083 306 2830

The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) is currently seeking a Technical Coordinator to assist in the process of developing and managing the Green Star SA green building rating tools and supporting programmes.

Tertiary qualification in engineering, architecture or other property and construction-related field preferred.

View the full job spec at www.gbcsa.org.za/about/jobs.php

Send application letter, CV and two references to mailto:greenstarsa@gbcsa.org.za by Wednesday 2 September 2009.