Wednesday, December 19, 2012

BCYD Summercamp directions 2012







From PTA/JHB via BLOEM

Follow the N1 go past BLOEM, Edenburg, Trompsburg.

Take Exit Nr. 7 Springfontein (R715 Bethulie from the N1, approx. 175km south of Bloem). Keep straight on this road and go through the town of Bethulie.

At the last stop in town, you will find a T-junction, turn right towards Burgersdorp/ Vernterstad. Cross over the big bridge and carry on approx. 5km, the tar road becomes a gravel road. Here you will turn right towards Venterstad and continue on a tar road.

At the only stop sign in Venterstad, you will turn right to Oviston, go through two game gates and turn right after approx. 4 km where the board shows Oviston.

You will travel approx. 8 km and turn right at the Café on the corner of Msasa Road.

We are situated opposite the café on the left at Nr. 2 Msasa Road, Oviston.

See you there!

Save travel your BCYD

Thursday, December 13, 2012

A Christmas Message from the BWA


A Christmas Message from the BWA  - Sacred Space, Glorious Opportunity
Washington (BWA)--Mary "gave birth to a son, her first-born. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the living-space" (Luke 2:7, NJB).

What a place for God to make an appearance! Not the more commodious lodgings prepared for an apparent influx of people for a tax census, but a shelter for livestock, a stable, perhaps a simple cave with a feeding trough!  By appearing there, God invests the place with the quality of magnificence and shows us the value we must assign to any location where God makes an appearance. Heavenly glory trumps earthly pomp to make each and every place worthy of respect as a potential locus for the manifestation of the living God.

A choir of angels had appeared to the shepherds who, struck by the news of the miraculous intervention in Bethlehem, traveled from the countryside nearby to the stable where the infant Jesus lay. In their vision, God had shown the shepherds that the divine one does not despise places deemed ordinary.  When they arrived at the lowly place, they came into the presence of a defenseless baby who was God incarnate. In Christ, the second Adam, lying in a manger, God came to God's own world (John 1:11) to save us from our sins (Matthew 1:21).

The manifestation of the creator in a lowly place should certainly remind us of a constant challenge that is ours - the challenge to never regard any place as a location unworthy of a divine epiphany and therefore to be despised and considered out of bounds for those who worship God. We may discover that God is often found in unexpected places. Additionally, wherever and in whatever form God makes an appearance, we must respond by offering service in honor of the one whom we adore.

On the streets of our cities, in our urban slums and rural outposts, in mansions on hillsides and hovels on riverbanks, in forbidding places swept by desert winds and on fertile farmland rich with grain, God may make an appearance at any time. When God appears incognito, it is of utmost importance that we recognize the one who appears and make the right response.

Could it be that God appeared to you recently in the guise of a stranger living in your country without legal residential status? Or in the form of a street person shivering in the bitter cold or overwhelmed by the searing heat on the earth? Or as a person suffering from HIV/AIDS or dependent on drugs? Or as a beggar holding a sign asking for a hand-out or lying almost lifeless from the debilitating pangs of crippling hunger? How did you respond to your Lord? What did you say? What did you do?

During this season of celebration, may the Holy Spirit enable us to recognize when God appears before us draped in the rags of poverty, decked in the tattered clothes of delinquency, bearing the visage of a vagrant, an addict or a social outcast. And wherever God appears, may the ordinariness of the locale and the associated images that could repel us never dissuade us from swinging our arms wide open. Then, we may welcome and embrace the one who offers us a wonderful opportunity to realize the matchless riches of our humanity.

Neville Callam
General Secretary
Baptist World Alliance

Friday, November 16, 2012

Super Sport: Intern Vacancy






VACANCY
INTERN: VIDEO LIBRARY x1

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS
(Preference will be given to EE candidates and people living with disabilities)

SuperSport Media Solutions division seeks to appoint a suitably qualified individual to assume the role of INTERN: Video Library on a 12 MONTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME, in order to provide professional services to an array of internal clients. Reporting to the Manager: Media Library & Archives, this position is based at our Randburg facilities.

CONTEXT
External factors which will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account:

·           Lucrative business environment
·           Dynamic organisation
·           SuperSport & Broadcast operations policies and procedures


CUSTOMERS
External individuals or groups as well as individuals or groups within the organisation to whom products, services, programmes and information is provided.

·           SuperSport
·           M-Net
·           MultiChoice
·           External Broadcasters
·           Production companies
·           Various other internal & external suppliers and clients.

OUTPUTS
Services and information which the individual must provide to external individuals or groups, or one another to accomplish the organisation’s mission and strategy.

·         Support for Projects
·         Log delivery and Ardome monitoring
·         Tape dispatch
·         Customer Service
·         Providing customers with required library content-physical and digital
·         Updating, shelving and filing of library content and documentation.
·         Maintain or improve existing client relationships

COMPETENCIES

Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs are:

·         Time Management
·         Action Oriented
·         Priority Setting
·         Customer Focus
·         Problem Solving
·         Perseverance
·         Planning
·         Technical Learning

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS

·         Matric (Grade 12) or NQF 4 qualification
·         Preference will be given to EE candidates and people living with disabilities, who have completed qualification in Media Studies, Broadcasting, Audio Visual, Video Technology (Higher Education or FET) or any relevant qualification
·         Proficiency in English, spoken and written
·         Computer Literate (Ms Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer)
·         Knowledge of Television Operations will be an added advantage


Please forward a copy of your comprehensive CV to M-Net, Magic Centre, Ground floor, Human Resources, or email: Sam.Ginindza@mnet.co.za

Please indicate the internship you are applying for in the subject line. Applications not indicating the position being applied for will not be considered.


Closing date: 19 November 2012

Please note that if you have not received feedback by 31 January 2013, your application has been unsuccessful.    

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VACANCY
INTERN: TRANSFER & INGEST X4

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS
(Preference will be given to EE candidates and people living with disabilities)


SuperSport Media Solutions division seeks to appoint suitably qualified individuals to assume the role of INTERN: TRANSFER & INGEST FACILITIES on a 12 MONTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME, in order to provide professional services to an array of internal clients. Reporting to the Manager: Transfer & Ingest, these people will be based at our Randburg facilities.

CONTEXT
External factors which will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account:

·         Business environment
·         Dynamic organisation
·         Policies and procedures
·         Fast paced, constantly changing technical environment
·         Customer focused

CUSTOMERS
External individuals or groups as well as individuals or groups within the organisation to whom products, services, programmes and information is provided.

·         Supersport
·         M-Net
·         Multichoice
·         Various other internal and external customers

OUTPUTS
Services and information which the individual must provide to external individuals or groups, or one another to accomplish the organisation’s mission and strategy.

·         Execute Ingest/Transfers operations according to the ingest workload plan
·         Ingest programmes from various tape formats to various server platforms
·         Check and maintain technical quality of ingested content
·         Manage traffic flow to/from encoders and identify audio and video defects
·         Manual and automated routing via routing switcher
·         Fault reporting

COMPETENCIES

Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs are:

·         Work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, flexibility
·         Excellent communication skills
·         Customer service oriented
·         Systematic and thorough
·         Ability to work under pressure
·         Energetic, dynamic, self starter, initiative
·         Team player
·         Attention to detail and task oriented
·         Reliable, willing to learn and go the extra mile
·         Able to identify defects on video and audio signals

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS

·         Matric (Grade 12) or NQF 4 qualification
·         Preference will be given to EE candidates and people living with disabilities, who have completed qualification in Media Studies, Broadcasting, Audio Visual, Video Technology (Higher Education or FET) or any relevant qualification
·         Proficiency in English, spoken and written
·         Computer Literate (Ms Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer)
·         Knowledge of Television Operations will be an added advantage


Please forward a copy of your comprehensive CV to M-Net, Magic Centre, Ground floor, Human Resources, or email: Sam.Ginindza@mnet.co.za

Please indicate the internship you are applying for in the subject line. Applications not indicating the position being applied for will not be considered.


Closing date: 19 November 2012

Please note that if you have not received feedback by 31 January 2013, your application has been unsuccessful.      



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VACANCY
INTERN: MULTI CHANNEL CONTROL ROOM (MCR) X 15

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS
(Preference will be given to EE candidates and people living with disabilities)

SuperSport Media Solutions division seeks to appoint suitably qualified individuals to assume the role of INTERN: Multi Channel Control Room on a 12 MONTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME, in order to provide professional services to an array of internal clients. The position is based at our Randburg facilities.

CONTEXT
External factors which will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account:

·         Business environment
·         Dynamic organisation
·         Policies & Procedures
·         Fast paced & constantly changing environment
·         Customer focused


CUSTOMERS
External individuals or groups as well as individuals or groups within the organisation to whom products, services, programmes and information is provided.

·        Supersport
·        M-Net
·        Multichoice
·        Various other internal and external customers

OUTPUTS
Services and information which the individual must provide to external individuals or groups, or one another to accomplish the organisation’s mission and strategy.

·         Follow operational instructions as per standard operation procedure.
·         To execute instructions according to the client's requirements.
·         Communicate with all relevant parties prior and during transmission.
·         Make sure that the Standard operational procedures are applied according to the situation, timeously and efficiently.
·         Generate transmission reports on completion of a shift.


COMPETENCIES

Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs are :

·         Highly motivated
·         Attention to detail
·         Team player
·         Integrity
·         Dependable
·         Ability to work under pressure
·         Ability to work shifts

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS

·         Matric (Grade 12) or NQF 4 qualification
·         Preference will be given to EE candidates and people living with disabilities, who have completed qualification in Media Studies, Broadcasting, Audio Visual, Video Technology (Higher Education or FET) or any relevant qualification
·         Proficiency in English, spoken and written
·         Computer Literate (Ms Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer)
·         Knowledge of Television Operations will be an added advantage


Please forward a copy of your comprehensive CV to M-Net, Magic Centre, Ground floor, Human Resources, or email: Pretty.Simelane@mnet.co.za

Please indicate the internship you are applying for in the subject line. Applications not indicating the position being applied for will not be considered.


Closing date: 19 November 2012

Please note that if you have not received feedback by 31 January 2013, your application has been unsuccessful.   
     

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Wedding celebration of Sipho and Rachel

Dear Groundbreakers,

A few weeks ago a delegation of the BCSA and BCYD joined the joyous wedding celebration of Sipho (our BCYD secretary) and Rachel.

We are all very excited for the newly wedded couple. Praise the Lord for a wonderful time together and may he grant the happily married couple many wonderful years together!!!

Your BCYD!


 











Thursday, October 11, 2012

Internships

Interns will be paid a monthly stipend for a 12 month period. 
The internship will cover but may not be limited to the following areas:

1. ETQA Intern
Provide administration support in terms of the following functions:
Implementing and maintaining the ETQA accreditation status by the QCTO
Implementing and maintaining memorandums of understanding with national structures
Conducting accreditation and programme approvals activities
Registering assessors and moderators
Monitoring learner achievements
Certification of training providers and learners
General administrative support

Qualification: Human Resource Development/ Training or Business Management/ Administration


2. Communication Intern
Core responsibilities include:
Communications strategy and media relations
Annual road shows
Exhibitions
Conferences
Publications
Intranet and website
General administrative support
Stakeholder database management
Qualification: B degree/National Diploma in Communication or Public Relations.


3. IT Intern
Core responsibilities include:
Maintaining the IT infrastructure in a Microsoft Windows environment in terms of capacity, security and systems administration
Administering and maintaining information on Microsoft SQL database systems
End-user support of windows applications, email and anti-virus
Network trouble shooting
Printer trouble shooting
Data backup and recovery
Remote assistance to users at branch offices
Software installation
User training
General office administrative support

Qualification: Diploma/Degree in IT.


4. Finance Intern
Core responsibilities include:
Processing invoices on the accounting software
Processing electronic payments
Creditors statement reconciliations
Processing journals
Creditors control account reconciliations
Bank reconciliations
Financial internal controls
General administration in a finance environment
Qualification: B degree or a National Diploma in Finance with Accounting as a major subject.


5. SGB Intern
Core responsibilities include:
Supporting the development, validation and/or registration of mining and mineral sector qualifications, unit standards, skills programmes learnerships and learning material
Supporting the review and development of QCTO mining and minerals sector occupational qualifications
Administration and coordination of the logistics for the Technical Reference Groups (TRGs) and Community of Expert Practitioners (CEPs) standards generation meetings and workshops
Supporting standards generation projects approved by MQA Board
Capturing information on the MIS database system
Handle customer queries in own area of work, capture standard generation stakeholder information on the customer relationship management system with regards to standards generation
Assist with the administration of the mining artisan learnerships /apprenticeships
Assist with administration activities for artisan development in the sector
General administrative support in accordance with the MQA procedures
Qualifications:
Degree or Diploma in .Human Resources Development/Management of Training/Business Management and Administration/Office Administration and Technology
N6 Diploma in Management Assistant
NCV Level 4 in Office Administration or equivalent
The candidates to be considered for the internship must have:

Good communication and sound interpersonal skills

Knowledge of the mining and minerals sector will be advantageous
An understanding of legislation and developments in respect of education and training
Ability to work under pressure
Demonstrate a proactive attitude

 
Closing date: 15 October 2012.

Applicants who have not been notified within 1 month after the closing date of the advertisement must accept that their applications were not successful.

The successful interns will be required to submit a monthly work integrated learning report.

Forward your application letter and CV (no certificates) for the attention of:

Human Resources
Private Bag x 118
Marshalltown, 2107
Email: recruitment@mqa.org.za

Thursday, September 20, 2012

BCYD National Summer Camp 2012/13 (Info)

It is coming!!! It is coming!! You can't stop it...


Theme? Dig Deeper
Where? Siloam Village (between E.Cape, Bloem and N.Cape)
When?  27th Dec. 2012 - 02nd Jan. 2013
Costs? 1150R excl. transport (Deposit by 31st Oct 2012: 400R)
ABSA Account: 9160970954, Branch Code: 632005

Continue to pray for:
- Camp preparations
- Camp speakers
- Camp participants
- Comunity around the campsite

Your BCYD

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

BCYD meets GJW (news)


BCYD delegates trip to BUJU 2012 Germany


The German Youth Department invited two delegates from the BCYD as part of our partnership to their annual Youth Summer Camp which is held every second year in Krelingen. Over 1200 young people from Baptist Churches from all over Germany met between 07.-10.06.2012 to fellowship, worship, pray together, listen to different talks and participate in workshops. Furthermore did they meet daily in so called family-groups in order to discuss the Bible-talks from the main sessions in more detail and depth.
This year’s topic was “The soundtrack of your life” and God was moving in the lives of many young people during the course of the weekend. All had the opportunity to learn and reflect on how God wants to give us “power” to write a new love-song on our hearts, how he is still there for us when life is difficult and seem to be on “mute”, the importance to be “connected” to people which are part of our daily soundtrack, how great it can be to push the “shuffle” button in order to see the beauty of God’s creativity and how to “start” with God in our daily lives.  
Follow this link http://fotos.buju.de/index.php?cat=21 to see what was going on!



 









Below are some impressions concerning the trip to Germany and the BUJU 2012 from our two BCYD delegates:
 
What did you enjoy the most about your trip?
The great time I had there, the wonderful people I met, the culture I learned and not forgetting the tour and site-seeing was amazing. (Zanele)
I just enjoyed everything about it, especially our tour in Bochum and Berlin. The conference was on point. The fact that we had a number of workshops where was at liberty choose from and that you felt it would be of benefit to you. The preaching was like a cream on top, concise and straight to the point. (Nkosinathi)

What did you do during your visit?
First we went to the BUJU and it was great, then we visited the GJW office in Elstal and had a tour through Berlin. We eventually went back to Bochum for some days, visited the Baptist Church there and got to know some of the young people. (Zanele)
We as well had an opportunity to meet with the GJW Youth Director (Christian Rommert) to discuss youth issues and the partnership between the BCYD and the GJW. (Nkosinathi)

How did God challenge you during your time there?
God challenged me with the language, on how we are going to communicate with others. He took me to Jeremiah 1:8-9 and I knew I just had to listen to God and He would put words in my mouth. (Zanele)
God showed me that everyone has a soundtrack in their lives. That we all are in different stages in life, and you don’t have to compare yourself with someone else. The phase that you are in is part of the sound track of your life. I just loved the theme. (Nkosinathi)

What have you learned about other cultures?
I learned that culture will not stand in the way of a person. If we are not able to learn about other cultures, then we will not make it. Culture defines us and allows people to interact with one another. (Zanele)
Well that was an interesting one, and I think more time should be invested in looking into culture versus Christianity. But to answer the question, it’s always shock to one’s system and may take months for one to absorb and understand fully. (Nkosinathi)

What have you learned that can benefit the BCYD?
That we must always put God first and work as a team all the time. Don’t be afraid to try new things and to make ourselves available for opportunities. (Zanele)
Well, a lot. But one thing that stood out was seeing young people being proud to be associated and being part of their denomination. (Nkosinathi)

Thank you again to all who prayed and made this trip possible!
Your BCYD

Follow this link http://fotos.buju.de/index.php?cat=21 to see what was going on!