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TimesLIVE
3 days ago
- Business
- TimesLIVE
SAFA has an opening for a coach education manager
TL homepage teaser until 9am on June 4; TL > ST > Business until same time on June 9. The South African Football Association (Safa), SA's football governing body and a member of the world football governing body Fifa, is committed to the creation of a nonracial, nonsexist and nondiscriminatory world football arena, and subscribes to 'fair play'. Safa, an equal opportunities employer that takes pride in its human resources, has an opening for a: Coach education manager Reports to: Technical director Employment term: Five-year fixed-term contract Location: SAFA House, Nasrec, Johannesburg Job purpose: The purpose of this position is to co-ordinate, implement, monitor and provide feedback on matters pertaining to coach education and fundraising efforts, building a positive brand and reputation through the promotion of Safa's vision and mission. The incumbent will develop, implement and monitor systems and procedures necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the coach and education functions. Remuneration: R425,595 to R489,435 (total cost to company) Occupational level: 7 Minimum educational requirements: Matric or equivalent. University degree, three-year diploma or equivalent tertiary qualification in sport management or sports science. Safa/Fifa coach educator. Safa Pro License Coaching qualification. Experience: Two to three years in a similar environment (for example club, league and/or federation). Core skills and attributes: Communication (written and verbal). Leadership. Mentorship. Project management. Conflict management. Ability to work independently. Networking. Presentation. Negotiation. Professionalism. Problem-solving. Organised. Multitasking. Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook). Responsibilities: Liaise with the Confederation of African Football (Caf), Fifa and South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) in respect of standards and all developments relating to coach education. Provide policies and procedures for the coach education department. Revise, update and maintain Safa's existing coaching manuals in line with the Caf Convention. Assist with talent identification policies. Develop a youth coaching programme for coaches and educators. Draw up technical programmes for the coach education department and budgets. Oversee the implementation of coaching courses and workshops. Moderate examination scripts for coaching courses. Develop technical memoranda on coaching education. Provide administration support to all national team coaches. Ensure all provinces know procedures and processes for conducting coaching courses. Regular communication with provinces and regions. Appointment of coach educators for all courses and workshops. Assist in raising funds for coaching education through writing and submission of funding proposals (for example Fifa funds, Lotto, government, and so on). Liaise and build relations with provinces and regions regarding coaching programmes and courses. Emphasise the importance of grassroots programmes in provinces (regions and LFAs). Implement more coaching courses and workshops for women at all levels. Co-ordinate and hold local and international seminars. Knowledge and competencies: Organisational understanding and delivery of Safa coaching education objectives. Strategic planning, organising and directing. Project and programme management. Budget optimisation/financial acumen. Compiling sponsorship and funding proposals/soliciting new funding opportunities. Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of Safa and externally. Well-organised with excellent time-management skills. Handles highly confidential information in an honest and trustworthy way. Quality and risk management. Excellent report-writing skills. Demonstrable ethical leadership of self, team and business. Proven ability to work independently and with a project-based approach. A collaborator who is team-focused and works with respect for colleagues. Proven ability to thrive in consultative, collaborative environments and manage multiple stakeholders effectively. A natural networker who can develop and create value through relationship management. A service-oriented and client-focused attitude. Ability to mentor, train and develop people and to also lead and inspire for today and tomorrow. A curious and critical thinker who identifies new opportunities. Hard-working and determined to overcome barriers to success. Resilient, coupled with the drive to overcome challenges and achieve results. Driver's licence. Flexibility towards working hours and travelling. Applications: Closing date: June 13 2025
IOL News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- IOL News
Driving licence printing machine fixed but huge backlogs remain
The Department of Transport has repaired the driving licence card printing machine after months of downtime, but a significant backlog of unprinted cards remains. Image: File Millions have been spent on repairing and maintaining the driving licence card printing machine. The Department of Transport announced earlier last month that the driving licence printing machine was fixed and operations have resumed. The machine had been inoperative since February 5, resulting in a backlog of 747,748 unprinted cards. To reduce the backlog, the Department of Transport's Driving Licence Card Agency extended the working hours of its staff members. In light of this, in a parliamentary question and reply, Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi asked Transport Minister Barbara Creecy about the number of times the machine broke down and how much it cost to repair it. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Zibi then asked how many employees it takes to operate the machine and how much overtime pay has been paid to employees due to lost printing time because of machine breakdowns. Zibi also asked Creecy if there was progress in acquiring a new card machine. Creecy said the backlog of driving licences as of May 15 was estimated at 733,000 cards. Creecy revealed the machine's major breakdowns in the past financial year are as follows: 2022/23 - 26 working days 2023/24 - 48 working days 2024/25 - 17 working days 2025/26 - 38 working days Over the same period, repairs and maintenance costs: 2022/23 - R9,267,862,33 2023/24 - R1,651,772,57 2024/25 - R544,747,64 2025/26 - R624,988,10 (to date) Overtime payment, over the last few financial years, has been: 2022/23 - R1,435,376,79 2023/24 - R1,608,102,52 2024/25 - R1,351,473,78 2025/26 - R0,00 Creecy said it takes four people to operate the machine. About progress made with the process to acquire a new driving licence card printing machine, Creecy said: 'The Minister has directed that a declaratory order be sought from a competent court on the tender to acquire a new machine, in order to ensure that no further irregular expenditure occurs.'
Business Upturn
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
IPO Alert: Leela Hotels shares lists at Rs 406, down 7% from IPO price of Rs 435
Shares of Leela Hotels (Schloss Bangalore) made a tepid debut on the stock exchanges today, June 2, 2025, listing at ₹406 — a 6.67% discount to its issue price of ₹435 per share. The stock was listed on both BSE and NSE. The ₹3,500 crore IPO comprised a fresh issue of 5.75 crore shares worth ₹2,500 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 2.3 crore shares aggregating ₹1,000 crore. The price band was set at ₹413–₹435 per share. Despite high demand from institutional investors, the overall subscription stood at 4.50 times. The Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) portion saw strong interest with 7.46 times subscription, while the Non-Institutional Investors (NII) segment was subscribed 1.02 times. However, retail participation remained lukewarm at just 0.83 times. JM Financial, Bofa Securities, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan India, Kotak Mahindra Capital, Axis Capital, Citigroup Global Markets, IIFL Securities, Motilal Oswal, and SBI Capital Markets acted as book-running lead managers. KFin Technologies was the registrar to the issue. Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Stock market investments are subject to market risks. Always conduct your own research or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Author or Business Upturn is not liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
San Bernardino County reports decrease in homelessness, uptick in two High Desert cities
San Bernardino County's 2025 Point-In-Time Count showed a 14.2% countywide decrease in homelessness from previous years. In the High Desert, Barstow and Victorville were among the top eight county jurisdictions with the largest number of persons counted as homeless, county officials stated. The Point-in-Time Count also revealed that Adelanto and Hesperia experienced a slight increase in homeless individuals. The count took place in January 2025, with county officials and volunteers seeking homeless individuals, including the unsheltered, and those living in shelters and transitional housing. Data from the 2025 count identified a total of 2,718 unsheltered homeless individuals countywide, a decrease of 435 individuals, or 14.2%, compared to last year. In 2024, the homeless population grew by 1%, compared to 26% in 2023 and 6.6% in 2022. 'The data from this year is encouraging because it shows that our efforts are making a difference,' said Board of Supervisors Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., who serves as chair of the Continuum of Care Board, which is responsible for building a countywide network to support the homeless. 'Although our work is far from over, I'm glad to see progress in reducing homelessness' The latest Point-in-Time Count revealed the top jurisdictions with the largest number of persons counted as homeless, which include: San Bernardino: 1,535 Victorville: 448 Fontana: 364 Ontario: 297 Colton: 178 Redlands: 146 Rancho Cucamonga: 120 Barstow: 96 Victorville's homeless numbers decreased from 611 in 2024 to 448 in 2025, a difference of 163 individuals. Barstow's homeless number also decreased from 113 to 96, a difference of 17 people over the last year. Last year, Apple Valley's homeless count was 31, with 18 counted in 2025, a decrease of 13. Hesperia and Adelanto both saw a slight increase in homeless individuals over the last year. Adelanto was found with 29 homeless individuals last year compared to 38 this year. Hesperia experienced an increase of three homeless people, with 67 counted in 2024 compared to 70 this year. The annual Point-in-Time Count provides a snapshot of the county's homeless population, which enables officials to track progress toward reducing homelessness and ensure resources are being directed to areas that need it most, county officials said. The annual count is also crucial for securing grant funding to assist individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Each year, the count is coordinated by the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership with support from the San Bernardino County Office of Homeless Services. This year's count was completed on Jan. 23 and included participation from members of the board of supervisors, Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Josie Gonzales, cities, towns, county employees, community groups, homeless service providers, stakeholders and individuals. 'I'm deeply grateful to the county departments, community partners and volunteers who came together to make the annual count a success,' Baca said. 'Data from this year's Point-In-Time Count will allow us to effectively address homelessness in our communities.' County leaders said they believe the decrease in homelessness is due to ongoing outreach events and a boost in state and federal funding aimed at combating homelessness, along with the county's use of those funds to expand capacity. In April 2025, the city of Victorville's Wellness Center announced they would be receiving funding after the San Bernardino County Community Development and Housing Department announced two contracts from the Housing and Homeless Incentive Program, the Daily Press reported. Opened in December 2023, the wellness center offers support services such as an on-site medical clinic tailored to Medi-Cal and Medicare-eligible residents. Additionally, wraparound services like behavioral health services, job readiness, and financial literacy to help stabilize and rebuild the lives of the unhoused. 'The county appreciates the funding that has been allocated to support local governments in providing support and services for people experiencing homelessness,' said Marcus Dillard, chief of homeless services. 'These strategic investments have enabled the county to expand housing infrastructure and implement evidence-based programs that significantly strengthen our comprehensive response to this urgent community challenge.' Overall, the Office of Homeless Services secured more than $22 million last year to provide permanent housing and other support for people experiencing homelessness. 'In San Bernardino County, we've been addressing this issue with urgency and compassion by leading and supporting our cities in collective ongoing outreach events at encampment locations,' Dillard said. 'Through these events, we've been able to connect individuals to shelter, supportive services and permanent housing. We will continue to do all that we can to help resolve this issue.' County officials said that while this year's data has indicated a decrease in homelessness, it remains a pressing issue. County departments will continue to lead and support homeless outreach events and work collaboratively to create additional housing opportunities. Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at RDeLaCruz@ Follow him on X @DP_ReneDeLaCruz This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: County reports decrease in homelessness, small uptick in High Desert
Fox Sports
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
LIV Golf Mexico City: Crushers GC, Ripper GC share team lead after Round 1
MEXICO CITY – After one mighty lash into the thin air at LIV Golf Mexico City, Bryson DeChambeau pumped both arms, celebrated with his fans and took the solo lead after Friday's highly entertaining opening round at Club de Golf Chapultepec. The Crushers GC Captain birdied his final hole, the 396-yard par-4 first, by driving the green and two-putting from 35 feet, providing the finishing touch on an 8-under 63 that leaves him one stroke ahead of two other captains, Legion XIII's Jon Rahm and Ripper GC's Cameron Smith. [MORE: What is LIV Golf? Format, everything to know about the 2025 season ] The Crushers and Rippers are tied for the team lead at 15 under, six shots clear of Smash GC. DeChambeau, seeking his first LIV Golf win since 2023, averaged 367 yards on his 14 drives Friday, including two drives of 400-plus yards. His final drive at the first hole traveled 372.9 yards. The 63 is his lowest-ever opening round in LIV Golf. "It was fun hitting the ball far," DeChambeau said. "Fun to finish off with a nice bang on the last hole." [MORE: How to watch LIV Golf Mexico City 2025: Schedule, start time, TV channels, tee times, streaming] In all, the field produced 11 drives of 400 yards or longer in the 7,900-foot elevation, with Smash Captain Brooks Koepka having the longest drive at 435 yards on the 11th hole. There were 66 more drives between 370 and 399 yards, giving the Mexico City fans plenty to cheer for during LIV Golf's debut appearance in the nation's capital. "It's always been exciting around here," said RangeGoats GC Captain Bubba Watson, who is in solo fourth after a 5-under 66. "They love their sports. I'm glad they come out to watch us play golf and watch some of these guys hit it pretty far." DeChambeau started his day by driving the 316-yard par-4 second and holing a 22-foot putt for eagle. He followed with birdies on the next two holes, and also a birdie at the par-5 seventh (with a 379-yard drive) to move to 5 under after six holes. But any thoughts of another sub-60 round disappeared during the next eight holes in which he played even par. "There was a lot of moments where I felt like I was going to get it to 9-, 10-under and there were moments where I'm like, man, I could be 3-under or 2-under easily if I don't get my act in shape," DeChambeau said. "It's a teeter-totter golf course." [MORE: 2025 LIV Golf Mexico City odds, predictions: Favorites, picks from the field] Rahm, the 2024 LIV Golf Individual Champion, opened with three consecutive birdies and was 5 under through seven before suffering a pair of bogeys. He played the back nine in a bogey-free 4 under and briefly held the solo lead after draining a 39-foot birdie putt at the 13th. "What better way to start it than with three birdies in a row," he said. "That just set the tone. Felt really comfortable on the greens all day. Couldn't really have asked for a much better score." Smith, who is seeking his first LIV Golf win since 2023 like DeChambeau, also started with three consecutive birdies. He had six birdies in his first eight holes en route to shooting 64, his lowest round of the season. "I've put myself in a really good spot after round one," said Smith, whose Rippers won the previous LIV Golf tournament in Miami, with his teammate Marc Leishman claiming the individual title. "Hopefully, I can go out there over the weekend and give it my all and hopefully walk away with a trophy." Having finished on the first hole Friday, DeChambeau will now start his second round on the same hole Saturday as part of the leaders' group that includes Rahm and Smith. With course conditions firming up, long drives should continue to be abundant. "It's going to get firm and fast out here," DeChambeau said. "Be a lot of fun this weekend." [MORE: 400-yard drives?! Here's why LIV Golf Mexico City will deliver huge distances] TEAM SCORES LIV Golf's new scoring format this season now involves all four scores now counting in every round in the team competition. Here are the results and scores for each team after Friday's Round 1 of LIV Golf Mexico City. T1. RIPPER GC -15 (Smith 64, Herbert 68, Jones 68, Leishman 69) T1. CRUSHERS GC -15 (DeChambeau 63, Lahiri 68, Casey 69, Howell III 69) 3. SMASH GC -9 (Kokrak 68, Gooch 69, Koepka 69, McDowell 69) 4. 4ACES GC -6 (Reed 68, Varner III 68, Johnson 71, Pieters 71) 5. LEGION XIII -5 (Rahm 64, Hatton 67, Surratt 73, McKibbin 75) 6. TORQUE GC -4 (Niemann 68, Ortiz 68, Muñoz 72, Pereira 72) 7. MAJESTICKS GC -2 (Poulter 69, Horsfield 70, Westwood 71, Stenson 72) 8. RANGEGOATS GC -1 (Watson 66, Wolff 69, Campbell 73, Uihlein 75) T9. FIREBALLS GC +2 (Masaveu 70, Puig 70, Ancer 72, Garcia 74) T9. HYFLYERS GC +2 (Steele 69, Mickelson 71, Ogletree 73, Tringale 73) 11. CLEEKS GOLF CLUB +4 (Kjettrup 70, Bland 71, Kaymer 72, Meronk 75) 12. STINGER GC +5 (Schwartzel 70, Burmester 71, Grace 74, Oosthuizen 74) 13. IRON HEADS GC +11 (Kozuma 72, Jang 73, Na 74, Lee 76) Wild Cards: Kim 71, C. Lee 71 This piece is courtesy of Mike McAllister in partnership with LIV Golf . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily . FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience LIV Golf recommended Get more from LIV Golf Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
