Work in Knysna

My name is Andre van Niekerk

I am the person who started reaching out to the unemployed standing on the side of the road at the entrance to Loerie Park. We have taken copies if their ID’s for SAP Clearance and to date we have +- 70 people we are able to present them to the community as “not known criminals” in Knysna. We have many who are unemployed because of the Construction industry taking a dive so training in other fields is a must. We have approached the Fire department to train people as well as security companies. The Hospitality industry is another avenue to follow as we have so many B&B’s.

If I am able to get the community to use them and to support Ama Sebenza Sebenza I belive that it is the right thing to do. And if you can help in any way or can assist with ideas about training or employment, contact me on 082 933 9701

It was not until we had to replace Mandy that I realised that some people just have a different attitude. And when it comes to sales people this is what separates those who can from those who wish they could. In the fifteen years it took us to build that company, there were just two others who were capable of walking in knowing nothing about the industry and then taking to the streets with every intention of selling the products we had.

There was no talk about basics, no allowances, just targets and incentives and passion. But then this is Knysna. And in Knysna one is expected to share the risk. Or so I am told.

I contacted both of the local placement agencies offering generous commissions for sales of a quality product that is already well established in the local market. And whilst I can understand the agency’s frustration and their concerns in the current economic climate I take exception to having to make two follow up calls to get the other one to acknowledge having received my brief. More importantly however the point they are missing is that I would rather pay someone to do the job I will inevitably end up having to do myself. But make no mistake, I have no intention of paying someone just to hear them trot out the same old excuses. Been there, done that and if you doubt your ability to sell, don’t. Rather take that receptionists job at three and a half a month. You are not in a position to start making demands. Prove what you can do. Prove that you can make a silk purse from a sow’s ear. And that’s when you can start dictating terms. If it is job security you are looking for join the union and wave the flag.

I don’t know why we do it? You need your head read if you are thinking of starting up and running a business in this part of the world. There is something wrong with the people here. They have no imagination, no drive and they don’t really want a job. It’s just something more we have to complain about.

We need a cook to train for our restaurant and the thought of advertising, ploughing through CV’s and interviewing all the unsuitable applicants, is a depressing one. What are our options?

Naam                                                        :Cyrel Rilen Deril Hennies

Addres                                                      :33Kaptien Straat

                                                                      Horlee,Knysna

                                                                     6570

Telefoon nommers                            :073 952 6196

Identiteitsnommer                            :7203195126084

Ouderdom                                              :38

Geslag                                                     :Manlik

Taalvoorkeur                                     :Afrikaans and Engels

                                                                  :Lees :Goed

                                                                 raat :goed

                                                                 :Skryf :Goed

Gesondheid                                        :Uitstekend

SKOOL OPLEIDING

Skool                                                     :Knysna Senior  Sekondere

Tydperk                                               :1990 

Vakke geslaag                                 :Afrikaan,Engels,Bedryfsekonomie,Biologie,Aardrykskunde,Bybelkunde

Laaste std geslaag                        :Std 10 (matriek)

WERK GESKIEDENIS

Maatskappy                                     :FechterSaagmeule

Tydperk                                             :Februarie tot Desember 1991

Beroep                                                :Skuurder

Maatskappy                                      :Thesen Saagmeul 

Beroep                                                 :Operateur

Tydperk                                              :June 1992-1994

                                                                  :Team Leader ,1995-98

                                                                 Toesig Houer, 1999-2001

Rede Vir Beeindiging                   :Retrench:june 2001

Maatskappy                                    Steinhoff Southern Cape

Tydperk                                                  :1 Oct 2001-02

Beroep                                                    :Algemene werker

                                                                   :Vragmotorbestuurder,Maart 2003-Des 004

                                                                  :Operateur Vanaf Jan 005-Feb 006

Rede Vir beeindiging                      :Bedank

Maatskappy                               Knysna Fine Art

Beroep                                        rywer,Stoorman,Verpakker en hantering

                                                      :Van Kunswerke

Tydperk                                   :Maa 006- Ok 007

Rede Vir beeindiging       :Retrench

Maatskappy                            :Barry Keen &Sons

Beroep                                       :Installer & Driver

Typerk                                      :2007-Huidiglik

Stokperdjies                            :Lees,Stap.

Surname                             :Kani

Name                                   :Khunjulwa

ID Number                       :7509160244086

Date of Birth                    :16/09/1975

Home Address               :7 Vali Stree,Jood se Kamp,Knysna,6571

Contact                             :083 431 6126

Nationality                     :South African

Marital Status               :Married

Gender                            :Femail

Home  Language        :IsiXhosa

Other Languages        :English

CriminalRecord          :None

Religion                         :Christian

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Last School attended                     :Kama High School

High grade passed                          :11

Subjects Passed                              :IsiXhosa

:English

:Afrikaans

:Biology

:Mathmatics

hysics

POST MATRIC QUALIFICATIONS

Name Of Institution                 :BuquarsInternational Training School

Certificate Obtained                :Food & Beverages

Sibjects Passed                          :Banqueting &Restuarant Service

:Function Organising

:Stock Control

:Table setting

:Customer Care

:Cashiering

:Buffet Service

late service

:Silver Service

:Beverage Service

WORK    EXPERIENCE

1)Name of Company                 :Cape Town Manicipality

Position                                     :General Cleaner

Period                                        :Five Months

Reason of Living                   :Contract

2)Name of Company           EP Clothing

Position                                    acker

Period                                       :9 Month

Reason of Living                  :Contract

3)Name of Company         :Girger Moon

Position                                  :Waitron

Period                                     :4 Yrs

Reason of Living                :Company Sold

4)Company Name            :Wimpy

Position                              :Waitron

Period                                  :2 Yrs

Reason of Living             :Seasons

REFERENCES

1)Cape Town Manicipality

Q Mabadi (Manager)     :073 007  1237

2)Wimpy

Peggy (Manager)         :083 245 5552

3)PEP Clothing

Lulamile (Manager)     :073 034 9961

4)GirgerMoon

Mpunzi (Manager)        :073 434 6358

How many people fall for this line every day? Don’t believe it. All you are going to gain from these fair weather friends is experience. They will take your seed money and you will walk away a little older and a little wiser.

We used to give all our workers the free training, software and resources needed to do this job for free.

However, what happened is many people were just curiosity seekers and did not follow through on their end to do the work we needed. We could not justify the cost of giving away the free software and training program anymore.

So now we only charge a small fee for the registration processing and login admin. We give you the training tutorials, research, support, tools, software. An example of the value of the membership and tools you receive, is that the price of the software we provide is worth triple the price of the one-time membership processing fee we now charge. So, if you were to purchase the software separately, you would pay well over R800.

It’s a classic pitch. My advice is to walk away from it and look for something that you can bite scratch and kick before you start paying. If I had the time it would be interesting  to dig out as many of these sort these schemes as one can. Anybody else interested enough to spend a bit of time on it?

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Surname : Krebe
Name : Thotyelwa Eunice
Gender : Female
Date of Birth : 12 April 1985
ID NO : 8504210777085
Marital Status : Single
Dependants : one
Contact : 0789882021
Home Address ; No 8 Gijima Street
White Location
: Knysna
: 6570

Nationality : South African
Home language : Xhosa
Linguistic Ability : English, Xhosa
Health : Excellent
Religion : African Church
Drivers License : None
Hobbies : Netball
Sport : Athletics
ACADEMIC INFOMATION
School Attended : Zwelimjongile Sen School
Highest STD Passed : Grade 12
Subject Passed : Xhosa
: English
: Accounting
: Business Economics
: Biblical Studies
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Name of the Company : Bridge Water B&B

Position Held : Housekeeper

Name of the Company : Jolly dolphin Restaurant

Position Held General Worker

Reference:

Bridge water B&B 0443821418 (Pat and Lynne (owners)
Jolly Dolphin Restaurant 0724282611 (Eben Manager)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Surname : Princess
Name : Phalula
Gender : Female
Date of Birth : 24-06-1984
ID NO : ECZMW1044301008
Marital Status : single
Dependants : none
Contact : 0834867608 /0786326651
Home Address ; Ngalo Street
Khayalethu
:knysna
: 6570

Nationality : Zimbabwe
Home language : Shona
Linguistic Ability : English
Health : Good
Religion : Christian
Drivers License : None
Hobbies : Pray /Working
Sport : Netball
ACADEMIC INFOMATION
School Attended : Primary Certificate
Highest STD Passed : Grade 10
Subject Passed : English
: Mathematics
: Agriculture
: Social Studies
: Biblical studies
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Name of the Company : Mr. Goldon

Position Held : Domestic Worker

Name of the Company : Mr. pellet

Position Held Domestic Worker

Reference:
Mr. pellet 0443841324/0767446327

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Surname : Landigwe
Name : Nokulunga
Gender : Female
Date of Birth : 20-05-1978
ID NO : 7805200740087
Marital Status : Single
Dependants : One
Contact : 0783259911
Home Address ; 10103 Flenter
White location
:knysna
: 6570

Nationality : South African
Home language : Xhosa
Linguistic Ability : English
Health : Good
Religion : None
Drivers License : None
Hobbies : Cooking
Sport : Netball
ACADEMIC INFOMATION
School Attended :Nonceba high School
Highest STD Passed : Grade 12
Subject Passed : IsiXhosa
: English
: Afrikaans
: Accounting
Biology
: Biblical studies
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Name of the Company : China Garment Textail

Period of Employment : 3 month

Position Held : Quality Controller

Name of the Company : Department of Education _E astern Cape

Period of Employment : 2 month

Position Held Marking Assistant

Name of the Company

Period of Employment

Position Held

Reference:

Available upon request

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Surname : Ghelebge
Name : Florance
Gender : Female
Date of Birth : 10-01-1977
ID NO : 7701101425086
Marital Status : Single
Dependants : Two
Contact : 083 5831875
Home Address ; B65 Robololo

:Knysna
: 6570

Nationality : South African
Home language : Xhosa
Linguistic Ability : English,Afrikaans,Xhosa
Health : Good
Religion : Blue Christian Church Zion
Drivers License : None
Hobbies : Watching TV Listening to Music
Sport : Netball
ACADEMIC INFOMATION
School Attended : Siyabolele Senior Secondary School
Highest STD Passed : Eight
Subject Passed : Xhosa
: English
: Afrikaans
: Agriculture
: Geography
:Biology

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Name of the Company : Ocean Basket – Newport Fish Market

Period of Employment : 4 Years

Position Held : Bar lady / Scullery

Reference

Name :Eric Martin
Contact : 044 382 3821010 /0834136140
Company : Ocean Basket