Lidithemba Business Enterprise

05/12/2013

How to budget for your business

Creating and sticking to a budget can be a challenging task. In addition the pressure to do more with less is being felt in most organizations. Here are some pointers to remember when setting up a budget for your company.
“The purpose of a budget is to draw up a plan of future activities of the company expressed in financial or monetary terms,” says finance specialist, Carel Spies.
A budget must be presented in the format of the official financial statements of a company such as the income statement and balance sheet.
“An organizational budget is a proposed plan of how the business is going to fair in the coming financial year. Once the budget is accepted by the shareholder or owners of the business it becomes a target for future financial performance.”
Elements such as sales, assets, equity and liabilities need to be taken into account when compiling the budget.
One of the biggest mistakes is a lack of forethought and planning.
Other problems can arise from inaccurate or unrealistic assumptions about costs or profits. When the business experiences a lower profit margin than expected the company’s cash flow requirements come under pressure.
In any scenario the principles of budgeting remain the same. “When you budget for an event you have to plan all the activities carefully and ensure your assumptions regarding quantities and prices are well researched and will make financial sense when compared to actual expenses once the event happens.”
“If an event is expected to bring in an income or sales then one must assess the corresponding costs and expenses to ascertain the feasibility of the initiative.”
Overspending is an error common to budgeting. “It is important to compare your actual expenditure carefully against your proposed budget …to avoid overspending.”
Calculating your actual expense before time allows you to explore more suitable options.
Creating an accurate budget requires spending as much as 80% of your time on preparation and planning.
“Make sure the assumptions are well thought through and researched.”
A manager or business owner stands the most to gain or lose from the budgeting process. Therefore management needs to possess an intimate knowledge of the budget.
By Cindy Payle - Portal Publishing

03/12/2013

CSIR IT Internships
Posted by SaLearnerships.Com on Monday, December 2, 2013 Under: Learning and Internships
CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security (DPSS) unit provides a national defence, science and technology capacity, and also gives knowledge, advice and solutions in the area of defence and in matters of national security. Specifically, it aims to provide a defence evaluation and research capacity for the Department of Defence and Military Veterans.
The Aeronautics Systems competency area (ASC), within DPSS has an internship programme for the development and testing of Background – Oriented Schlieren (BOS) system. ASC is responsible for the development and testing of advanced aeronautical projects within DPSS and the broader CSIR.
About the jobs
The internship programme is designed to give candidates relevant research and practical experience in ASC. This position will provide experience in the development of Background-Oriented Schlieren (BOS) software system. The system is used for the visualization of flow in fluids. Open source libraries in computer vision will be used. The position is based in Pretoria
Key Responsibilities
Refine the flow visualisation and software design
Design and test flow visualisation software
Qualifications and Knowledge

A Bachelor's degree (e.g. BSc or BEng) or equivalent degree in software engineering or computer engineering;
Understanding of full software life-cycle development process;
Familiarity with Linux and open source development;
Ability to perform Coding and Testing from specification;
Ability to compile and execute test cases;
Basic knowledge of Software/hardware interfacing;
Proficiency in: C++ and CUDA
Proficiency in Linux and QT.
The following would be preffered:
How to apply
Apply Online at CSIRWebsite
Closing date: 13 December 2013

14/10/2013

BANKSETA Learnership for NQF Level 4
Monday, 14 October 2013


The banking and microfinance sector represents an important sector of the economy; and a leading participant in the Sector Education and Training Authorities programme to grow and protect the future of young people in our new democracy. And nowhere is this more important than in the development of skills in the post-school and post-tertiary environment. Therefore BANKSETA are offering a learnership for those who have matriculated.

A full time learnership opportunity fully funded by BANKSETA is available to unemployed applicants who have matriculated and are not currently studying.

Successful applicants will enroll for an Accounting certification at NQF level 4 through the AAT(SA). To be eligible you must be under 30 years of age and have Matric Maths and Accounting with a minimum symbol C.


How to Apply

Email your CV and matric certificate to [email protected] or call 011 621 6728.

Register for MyAAT today Log in We offer a range of benefits and services that will enable our members to continue their professional development long after they have completed their initial qualification.

12/10/2013

Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development Bursary Application Forms:

http://www.did.gpg.gov.za/NewsArchives/Documents/BURSARY%20APPLICATION%20FORM%20EXTERNAL%202013%20-2014.pdf

12/10/2013

Gauteng Department Of Infrastructure Development (DID) Bursary
Thursday, 10 October 2013

The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (DID) is calling on all suitably qualified and willing Gauteng citizens to apply before 17 October 2013 for bursary opportunities offered by the department. The bursaries will cover registration, tuition fees payable directly to the institution of learning and prescribed text books and equipment; student accommodation will also be covered provided a detailed motivation letter is attached to the bursary application form. The bursaries will be awarded for the prescribed duration of the National Diploma, B-Tech or Degree as determined by the learning institution.

Eligible candidate need to:

Be willing to be a full time student,

Demonstrate academic potential and good academic progress report if already at an institution of learning and

Show provisional acceptance or proof of registration from an institution of higher learning.

NB:

Learners with a disability who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply.

The bursaries are offered in the following fields of study:

Engineering:

SC/BEng /B-Tech: Civil Engineering (Ref: GPDID 2013/14/1)

BSC/ BEng /B-Tech: Mechanical Engineering (Ref: GPDID 2013/14/2)

BSC/ BEng /B-Tech: Electrical Engineering ( Ref: GPDID 2013/14/3)

Construction:

BSC/B-Tech: Architecture/Quantity Surveying/ Town & Regional Planning ( Ref: GPDID 2013/14/4)

Property Management:

Degree/ND: Property Management (Ref: GPDID 2013/14/5)

Finance:

B Com/ND: Cost and Management Accounting/ Accounting (Ref: GPDID 2013/14/6)

BCom/ND: Supply Chain Management (Ref: GPDID 2013/14/7)

Information Technology

B-Tech/ND: Financial Information System/ Information Technology (Ref: GPDID 2013/14/8)

BCom/ND Informatics/Information Technology Management (Ref: GPDID 2013/14/9)

BSC Computer Science/ Bachelor of Information Technology (Ref: GPDID 2013/14/10)

Communications:

Degree/ND: Graphic Design (Ref: GPDID 2013/14/11)

How to apply

Bursary application requirements:

Applicants are required to complete the GPDID Bursary Application form (Download HERE) and hand delivers it at 78 Fox Street, Standard Bank Building, 3rd floor, Human Resource Development Unit, Johannesburg.

The form should be accompanied by: a certified copy of an applicant’s Identity Document (ID), all educational qualifications, grade 12 certificate, or a copy of your academic record which confirms completion.

Applications received after the closing date (17 October 2013) and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered.

12/10/2013

Give Me Four provides a charming mix of large-company efficiency with small-company personal touch.

Whatever the size of your function, we will provide you with individual planning and the optimum catered solution. From small parties to large events, from home lunches to conference buffets, we will personalise our service to meet your requirements and suit your budget.

Centrally located in Soweto, Give Me Four was established in 2010 as a legal entity by Lebohang Phakathi. Lebohang has maintained the well-deserved reputation of Give Me Four as one of Gauteng's best-known and most successful professional catering companies.

Lebohang and her team pride themselves on their individual attention to clients' requirements, and on the high and innovative standards of the food and service provided by them. No matter how small, how large, or what type of function you are planning, you can rest assured that it will receive the dedicated interest and detailed preparation you deserve. The planning team will be happy to meet with you to discuss your function, give you lots of ideas, suggest wonderful venues and menus, and provide detailed quotations for every aspect from hiring to helpers and from food to flowers.

Best of all, with this careful attention to your individual requirements, you can relax and enjoy time with your guests, knowing that the Give Me Four team of expert chefs, waitrons and bar people will provide their usual efficient and reliable service to ensure that you function runs perfectly in every way.

We specialise in all types of functions including weddings, boardroom lunches, braais, conferences, sports events, product launches, birthday parties to name but a few. Our loyal clients for many years are from various sectors including banking, legal, goverment department,eventing & private. Contact us to design a menu specifically for your occasion!!

Call them on: 0762508893 or drop them a mail on : www.givemefour.co.za

04/10/2013

One of our skills development partners is running a two month training programme for unemployed youth. This is a job readiness programme to help you gain the skills you need to be placed in a permanent job.

Job Readiness Programme

Target: Youth under 30 years old

Duration: 2 Months (10 October - 6 December)

What will this Programme give you:

1. Job-Readiness Skills as per above and IT Skills

2. Assistance to find Job - CV Preparation, Interview Skills & Preparation, Introduction to Employers

3. We will try and assist learners being placed in contact centre, sales, and other companies

To qualify you must email the following documents:

• SA ID

• Matric Certificate

• Ability to Speak and Understand English

• Capacity to be Focused and Committed to work

• Live in Johannesburg

• Training location CBD Johannesburg

Closing date for registration: 8th October 2013

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02/10/2013

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29/09/2013

The Event Planning Kings