The Provokative Financials

31/08/2025

Multi-generational living is a growing trend in South Africa, with families increasingly buying larger homes or converting properties to accommodate elderly parents or adult children.

31/08/2025

Commissioner Masemola is shaking up the police force 👀 The 121 dockets are back in KwaZulu-Natal, but Cupcake’s not clapping. Full story in the comments.

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31/08/2025

22 people had been rescued and 22 others were still missing.

31/08/2025

A new bill from the US could lead to South Africa losing access to the SWIFT payment system, which would significantly weaken the rand, fuel inflation, and potentially trigger stagflation.

31/08/2025

Israeli military has gradually escalated its operations around Gaza City over the past three weeks.

31/08/2025

Eskom’s turnaround has been driven by improved staff morale, productivity, and leadership stability, in stark contrast to the previous CEO’s tenure.

31/08/2025

31/08/2025

The Competition Tribunal has approved Pepkor’s acquisition of several clothing brands and businesses from Retailability, which will add hundreds of stores to the group’s network.

30/08/2025

20/08/2024

VACANCY!!!
THE FOLLOWING POSITION IS AVAILABLE AT SIZA WATER
DRIVER/MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT (REF: NET/01/2024

The successful applicant is required to perform the following key functions, amongst other duties:

• Operate and care for TLB, Crane truck, Vacuum truck and Water Tanker.
• Perform standby duties.
• Safely perform excavations.
• Operate hand tools.
• Operate giggajet and assist with unblocking or flushing of sewers.
• Operate smoke machine and use of pressure gauges.
• Housekeeping
• Complete and submit timesheet, maintenance schedules and other administrative paperwork timeously.
• Comply with SHEQ systems and procedures.
• Assist with other related functions within the Network.

The applicant is required to have:
• Matric
• A valid code 14 driver’s licence with PDP.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in code 14 driving duties including TLB, Crane truck and Water Tanker.
• Ability to be trained on minor maintenance and monitoring.

A CV no longer than two pages can be:
E-mailed to: [email protected]
Hand-delivered to: Human Resources – Kamantha Pillay

Should you be selected for the interview, the candidate must provide certified copies of supporting documents as well as proof of residency from the Ward Councillor. Applications are to be submitted by no later than Friday, the 16 August 2024.

Siza Water is an equal opportunity employer and the selection of persons to fill the above post will be in terms of our Employment Equity plan.

Candidates who reside within the service area of Siza Water will be given preference.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

20/08/2024

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation made major changes to its top two holdings in the second quarter of this year.

20/08/2024

A combination of global and local factors have given the South African Reserve Bank a golden opportunity to cut rates at its next meeting.