Back to work

So many in our communiy have lost their jobs since the onset of lockdown. We have invited people in thi poition to send in their details so we can help them find work. Here is our second group:

Name: Andi Colley

Experience: Software QA Analyst

Education: Matric [Herzlia High School]; ISEB and SASTQB Certification in Software Testing in Agile environments

Looking for a position in: Remote or work-from-home contract as a QA Analyst

More information: During lockdown, I worked from home on contract for a company in Miami, doing QA on legal software being rewritten for MS Azure Cloud. I attended daily Zoom meetings, and corresponded with the Agile Sprint team. My contract ended recently. I have worked perm and on contract in development and testing in the corporate world. I have worked in the US (Boston and San Francisco) and in London. I am meticulously attentive to detail.

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: No

Email: abcolley@mweb.co.za

Name: Darren Enfield

Experience: Project Manager

Education: BCom [Unisa]; CAPM [PMI: Project Management Institute]

Looking for a position in: Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager

More information: I have 20 years experience in IT and business, and five years experience in project management.

Email: darrenenfield3@gmail.com

Name: David Bourgstein

Experience: Retail management

Education: Matric [Yale College]

Looking for a position in: Retail management

More information: Experienced retail manager looking to run a small business (can be retail). I have over 50 years experience including running a chain of own retail stores. I have run my own chain of stores and am highly focused on driving sales and customer service.

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: No

Email: spikeroslyn@gmail.com

Name: Diane Wolpert

Experience: Personal Assistant

Education: Matric 1978; and over the years I have obtained various certificates

Looking for a position in: Personal Assistant or Virtual PA

More information: Looking for opportunities to offer my services as a Virtual PA. Virtual is the “new normal” because it cuts costs, saves on unnecessary staff, and beats legislation on employment red-tape. Plus you have an office PA 24/7 at your disposal. I have over 30 years’ experience, working side by side as a PA to the chairman, where I was fully involved in the intensity of the business.

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: No

Email: diwolpert1960@gmail.com

Name: Ezra Sahar

Experience: Programmer and Developer

Education: Matric in Israel, and have diplomas in computer programming, business management, and bookkeeping; BCom [UNISA] (incomplete)

Looking for a position in: Business Intelligence (BI) Developer looking for freelance position in Gauteng. Freelance developer in MS Power BI Development and Data Analytic solutions. I model your data and turn it into meaningful information.

More information: I was born in Israel and emigrated to South Africa in 1980. I matriculated in Israel and did army duty, got diplomas in bookkeeping, programming, and business management, and did many trainings locally and internationally in IT. I was a programmer and developer, and from 1988 to 1991 was the Software Manager at Philips SA Telecom and Data Systems.

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: Yes

Email: ezrasahar24@gmail.com

Name: Ilana Ackerman

Experience: Various creative fields

Education: Matric; Floristry diplomas Ceramics (own studio), and dabbled in several art forms

Looking for a position in: Anything in a creative environment or reception area in a stimulating environment

More information: I have experience in various creative fields, and am looking for full-time employment. For the past six years, I have been the director/owner of a gift shop at the Post Office Centre in Illovo. The store’s merchandise included the works of several ceramicists, original jewellery, and painted work by different artists. Kids and baby gifts were also a major part of the sales.

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: No

Email: ilana.ackerman@gmail.com

Name: Ingrid Sevitz

Experience: Diamond Grader, administration, and office management

Education: Matric [Damelin College]; Secretarial course [Birnam Business College]; and Diamond Grading Course [Jewellery Council of South Africa and Gemmological Institute of America]

Looking for a position in: Administration and office management

More information: Qualified Diamond Grader with experience in diamond and jewellery manufacturing, diamond sales, and office management. Looking for a full-time position in Johannesburg. I have worked for various companies in the diamond trade. I have also worked in medical and optometry practices.

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: No

Email: ingrid.sevitz@gmail.com

Name: Ivor Shaskolsky

Experience: Tour guide

Education: MB.ChB; DMRD; M.MED retired

Looking for a position in: Tour Guide specialising in historic Cape Town and Jewish Cape Town

More information: Let me show you around. It’s time for the locals to learn about Cape Town in the absence of foreign tourists. I am in love with Cape Town, and have been tour guiding for 18 years.

Email: ivorshaz@gmail.com

Name: Jeffrey Dworetzky

Experience: Food and beverage and wholesale supply

Education: Matric

Looking for a position in: Administration and assistance with management

More information: I am currently unemployed, but I have work experience at management level.

Email: jaydee_59@hotmail.com

Name: Larry Jasven

Experience: Laboratory technician

Education: Matric [Yeshiva College]; National diploma in Microbiology; Purchasing and General Management [Damelin]; OHS Act Safety Officer [Makrosafe]

Looking for a position in: Lab tech, or purchasing,safety officer in the Johannesburg area

More information: Laboratory technician with 35 years experience in laboratories. Extensive knowlege of most laboratory equipment, computers, Word, Excel, Pastel, and LIMS. I have exceptional communication skills. I did the purchasing for my previous company for over 10 years, and was also part of the safety committee as a firefighter, first aider, and incident reporter.

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: Yes

Email: ljasven@gmail.com

Name: Neville Hoffman

Experience: Experienced Risk Consultant

Education: Matric [Herzlia High School]; B.Com; CIS; Certificate in Insolvency Law

Looking for a position in: Risk and Recovery Consultant

More information: Risk and Recovery Consultancy to credit providers; Credit Director at Macsteel until retirement; and Risk Consultant to credit insurance companies and brokers.

Email: nevlin1617@gmail.com

Name: Ryan Krawitz

Experience: Operations management

Education: Matric [King David Linksfield]; Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Business Management and Finance [University of the Witwatersrand]; Bachelor of Commerce Honours; Advanced Business Management [University of the Witwatersrand]; and I am currently studying and sharpening my IT skillset in the Commercial Business Analyst field

Looking for a position in: Operational Management, Commercial Business Analyst

More information: Experienced professional looking for an operations management role.

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: No

Email: r.krawi@gmail.com

Name: Sabra Kruger

Experience: Call Centre Agent; Software Support; Administration; Bookkeeping

Education: Matric [Milner High School Klerksdorp]; and Computer Information Technology [Wits Technikon]

Looking for a position in: Call Centre Agent; Software Support Agent; Administration; or Bookkeeping

More information: Experienced software support consultant, bookkeeper, programmer, and call centre agent. I have 16 years experience in software support. I’m driven and a mathematical problem solver who is solution orientated. I love working with people, and am always eager to contribute to my team.

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: No

Email: sabra.k@hotmail.com

Name: Sean Guthrie

Experience: Qualified plumber

Education: BIFSA-trained qualified plumber

Looking for a position in: Plumber

More information: I have 30 plus years working experience, and can provide a comprehensive CV on request.

Email: aviva_guthrie@hotmail.com

Name: Tracy Rosin

Experience: Training Coordinator

Education: HDip.Ed and Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Business Administration)

Looking for a position in: Training coordination or any kind of business administration

More information: I am an experienced training coordinator and educator with a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from Wits Business School. I have successfully coordinated a number of training programmes including a TETA learnership. I was also involved in quality control of the training department. While my background is in training and development, I can complete all administrative tasks efficiently.

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: No

Email: tracyrosin@gmail.com

Name: Tziporah Orkin

Experience: Pre-natal lessons and birth assistant (doula)

Education: Matric [Damelin College]; studied in Israel for three years; Speech and Drama qualification; Ceridian prenatal teacher and birth assistant [WOMBS and CBI accreditation]

Looking for a position in: The health sector

More information: I am calm and have a good predisposition. I am diplomatic, and passionate about women having a positive birth experience. I have worked in the public and private sector as a doula (private birth assistant). I teach private pre-natal lessons and focus on the psychological, emotional, and spirtual well-being of the journey, as well as giving information for an empowered birth experience.

Current location: Johannesburg

Willing to relocate: No

Email: tziporahorkin@gmail.com

The information contained in these advertisements has not been verified. The SA Jewish Report is simply advertising people’s information as it was received. If you have found yourself unemployed since lockdown and would like help to find a job, go to http://bit.ly/jcomback2work to fill in your details.