Coal Transportation Africa Summit Conference in Midrand

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Mar 042014
 

The Coal Transportation Africa Summit will be held at Gallagher Estate in Midrand on the 8th and 9th of April. South Africa is ranked  in the top ten in the world for its’ large coal reserves and  being one of the largest coal exporters. However, many challenges still hinder coal transportation capacity ranging from infrastructure, investment and regulatory constraints. This conference will bring stakeholders together from across Southern Africa to discuss current successes and challenges within coal transportation across rail, sea and land.

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STRATEGIES TO BE DISCUSSED INCLUDE:

  • Transporting coal from port to pit seamlessly
  • Tackling South Africa’s coal transportation challenges and  emerging opportunities within the global market
  • The importance of regional cooperation for coal transport solutions for a landlocked country
  • Engaging parastatals and government departments to ensure the timeous and swift movement of coal
  • Addressing the regulatory landscape in South Africa with respect to coal
  • Leveraging on new technology to facilitate the transport of coal
  • Comparing South Africa and other emerging coal exporters in Africa
  • Considering PPP as a way to speed up investment in rail infrastructure


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Transport Managers
Chief Executive Officers
Head Of Infrastructure
Supply Chain Managers
Service Delivery Mangers
Chief Operating Officers
Chief Financial Officers
Inventory Managers
Head Of Logistics
Head Of Supply Chain
Head Of Inventory
Head Of Commercial
Port Managers
Rail Managers
Managing Directors
Head Of Marketing
Analysts
Chief Procurement Officers

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Africa Photovoltaic Solar Energy Exhibition and Conference 2014 in Durban

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Feb 172014
 

The First Africa Photovoltaic Solar Energy Exhibition and Conference  will take place from the 27th to the 29th of March 2014 in Durban, South Africa. Solar Photovoltaic Electricity is an essential source of energy to meet the rapidly growing demand of energy in Africa, which can not be met by traditional sources alone.

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AfricaPVSEC is a new initiative partnering SNEC, EU and PVSEC for exchange and promotion in the photovoltaic solar energy sector to bring together leading public authorities, experts, , NGOs researchers, representatives of international organizations, donors.

The conference will be held at the International Convention Centre in Durban which is a world class conference facility. Versatility and flexibility are the main factors in the design of this state-of-the-art technology-driven centre.

The first Africa PVSEC highlights the fact that there is not only a rapidly growing African scientific community in the area of solar photovoltaic power generation but that the installation of solar photovoltaic electricity generation systems is accelerating in many African countries.

Africa PVSEC is aimed as an international platform to discuss and offer the latest scientific results as well as to network amongst each other and increase the visibility towards policy and manufacturing stakeholders. For this reason,  the conference programme has three main topics, which cover the wide spectrum of photovoltaics ranging from fundamental material research to business and policy assessments.

Focus on

  • Extension and development of solar photovoltaic in Africa
  • Transfer of appropriate technologies to the African context
  • Development of business and trade linkages between African professionals and their counterparts in the world
  • Extension programs, projects and achieving goals internationally, regionally and nationally and internationally
  • Increased potential for use and exploitation of solar photovoltaic
  • Positioning of the Africa continent
  • Promotion of processes, equipment and systems
  • Exchange of information and ideas among organizations, professionals, promotion and government agencies
  • Business relationship between professionals to establish partnership agreements, technical, commercial or business
  • Promotion of investment

Target

  • Exhibitors organizations and companies involved in the different sectors of the solar photovoltaic and renewable energy sector:
  • Photovoltaic solar systems
  • Thermal solar systems
  • Manufacturing and distribution of energy/Energy saving
  • Research and development
  • Services and organizations
  • NGOs working in the sector
  • Investors

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4th Annual EnviroMining Conference in Midrand

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Feb 062014
 

The greatest challenge as an industry is to consider mining activities and keeping the environmental impact in mind. Top mineral producers have been fined for complying with the requirements that are in line with the MPRDA and the NEMA. The ITC (Intelligence Transfer Centre) is hosting the Fourth Annual Enviro Mining Conference on 26 and 27 March 2014 at the Gallagher Estate in Midrand Johannesburg.

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Confirmed speakers at the conference include Honourable Deputy Minister- MP, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL & WATER AFFAIRS, who will be speaking on “Looking at the key aspects of waste disposal while ensuring compliance and investigating the social impact poor waste management has on mine communities”.

Director of Mine Closure, Reuben Masenya and Director of Environmental Management, Kgauta Mokwena of the DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES, will be speaking on; “Dissecting the DMR’s expectations for environmental mining, reporting and compliance.”

Director General, Neliswa Magubane, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, will be speaking on; “Guaranteeing and managing energy supply on mining operations and evaluating renewable energy.”

Key industry speakers will be providing expert knowledge concerning issues such as:

  • Anticipating liability for closure to minimise risk
  • Good corporate governance and compliance in relation to the MPRDA and NEMA
  • Adequately financing for mine closure and rehabilitation
  • Sustainable community livelihood development and land use management as part of integrated environmental management
  • An update of current criminal liability offenses and enforcement
  • Breaking down the process of obtaining authorisation for your environmental projects
  • Ensuring that your projects are sustainable when rehabilitating or going into a mine closure state
  • Evaluating the guidelines to obtaining your Water Use License in time

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Mine Manager
  • Geologists
  • Legal Advisors
  • Environmental Specialist
  • Mine Surveyor
  • Mine Supervisor
  • Mineral Resource Managers
  • Risk Managers
  • Environmental Director/ Manager
  • Sustainability Managers
  • Finance Risk Managers

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Lean Principles in Maintenance and Asset Management Conference in Midrand

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Feb 042014
 

The Lean Principles in Maintenance and Asset Management Conference at the Gallagher Estate Convention Centre in Midrand will be held on 18 and 19 March. Due to the current economic status, companies are forced to work harder, as well as reduce potential waste. The current business trend shows that effective asset management and lean maintenance eliminates waste and in turn provides financial rewards and increased productivity.

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In many industries,  the lack of preventative, routine, emergency or planned maintenance can have life threatening consequences and not only harm your clients or employees but destroy your reputation in the long term.

Keynote address by Nonkululeko Sindane, Director General, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE who
was awarded the “Lean Institute Africa Diamond Award 2012” will form part of the unrivaled speaker faculty.

KEY STRATEGIES TO BE DISCUSSED:

  • The advantages of embracing change and creating a lean thinking organisation
  • Understanding the role of an asset management model and the advantages of applying it within your organisation
  • Looking at what an asset management model will do for your organisation in the long term
  • Exploring Mike Rother’s Toyota Kata as a possible solution within the Health Sector
  • Implementing Lean Sigma project
  • A practical guide for implementing ISO 55000 and alignment with other standards
  • Problem solving in the case of unscheduled breakdowns
  • An overview of the ISO 55000 suite of standards
    Looking at the lean journey of Department of Justice and steps taken resulting in an award winning department

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Atomised Maintenance teams
Senior Mechanical engineers
Industrial Engineers
Process Engineers
Asset Managers and Directors
Logistics and Supply Chain Directors
Liability engineers
CFO
COO
Development Directors
Corporate Services Managers
Operations Managers
TPM coordinators
Administration Managers
Finance Director
General Managers
Maintenance IT team
Business Strategists
Lean Office pillar leaders
Risk advisory Directors
Engineers

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Iron Ore Beneficiation Africa Conference in Fourways, Johannesburg

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Jan 302014
 

The inaugural Iron Ore Beneficiation Africa Conference has been announced to take place on the 17-18 March 2014 at the Indaba Hotel & Conference Centre in Johannesburg. Following the continuing success of IMM’s Africa Iron Ore conference held in June each year, IMM is delighted to add this technical conference to the 2014 IMM portfolio.

Iron-Ore

 

Offering delegates a deep dive into the technical considerations for Iron Ore beneficiation; this leading industry event will examine the key factors for improving the processing of magnetite and high impurity iron ore deposits and offer insight into the recent beneficiation projects and latest technological developments.

A must attend event for exploration managers, engineers, metallurgists, geologists, technology leaders, R&D and business support managers and those working in the steel and mining industry and executives wanting to know more about this hot topic for the resources industry.

Key topics include:

  • Beneficiation technological developments
  • Opportunities for South African  iron ore beneficiation
  • Developing & implementing infrastructure for the ore body
  • Ore characterization methods
  • Case studies & updates on current beneficiation projects
  • Project investment and funding

Your opportunity to learn about the technologies and processes that will play a vital role in unlocking the benefit of lower grade iron deposits for the steel and mining industry.

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5th Annual Intelligence Strategies Conference for Law Enforcers in Pretoria

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Jan 282014
 

The 5th Annual Intelligence Strategies for Law Enforcers will be held at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria on the 12th and 13th of March 2014.

Crime Prevention

 

It is obvious that crime has a significant impact on the economy, influencing the number of investors to the country.  The Minister of Public Service and Administration announced the launch of the new Anti-Corruption  Bureau, stressing that government will be  cleaning their own house before looking at any other crimes. Meanwhile, SAPS states that crime is under control. It is clear through ITC research  that no matter how many agencies launch we will never have a firm grip on corruption and crime. It is only through counterintelligence and intelligence thinking that we can fight crime.

KEY STRATEGIES TO BE DISCUSSED

  • Examining Cyber Intelligence Security
  • Looking At The Current Commercial Crime Statistics And Environment
  • An Intelligence Led Approach In Combating Corruption Committed
  • Guiding Successful Prosecution Through Intelligence Thinking
  • Identity Theft Highlighting
  • Update On The DNA Bill
  • Professional Skepticism
  • Driving The DNA Bill To Successful Convictions
  • Promoting Exchange Of Information And Collaboration Across Border  And Provincial Lines
  • The Power Of SANDF Military Police In The Prevention Of Crime In The Department Of Defence
  • Flushing Out  The Enemy Within Your Departments

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

  • Information’s Managers
  • Warrant Officers
  • Financial Directors
  • Security Managers
  • Investigators
  • Legal Officers
  • Legal Compliance Officers
  • Investigating Officers
  • Treasurers
  • Managing Directors
  • Fraud Examiners
  • Researchers
  • Inspectors
  • Risk Officers
  • Crime Analyst
  • Staff Officers

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Risk and Return South Africa Conference in Cape Town

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Jan 242014
 

The 8th annual Risk & Return conference will take place in Cape Town  at the Mount Nelson Hotel on 12-14 March 2014.

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The two day conference has become the annual event of choice for almost 200 industry professionals, and It is the premier event to be at if you are seeking to explore the latest investment strategies, improve your risk management techniques, and getting to grips with fundamental regulatory changes.

At Risk & Return South Africa you will gain valuable contacts with your industry peers and will give you an opportunity to get your questions answered by almost 30 local and international speakers.

Key themes for 2014:

  • Latest trends in asset management
  • Forward-looking risk management strategies
  • Liquidity risk management
  • Macro-economic developments
  • Credit portfolio management
  • Regulatory insights
  • Global asset class valuations and economic outlook
  • OTC derivatives clearing reforms
  • Global monetary policies
  • Evolving role of the CRO

2014 KEYNOTE speakers include:

Daniel Mminele, Deputy Governor, SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK

David Suetens, Executive Vice President and International Chief Risk Officer, STATE STREET CORPORATION

Who Should Attend?

  • Investment banks
  • Hedge funds
  • Insurers
  • Asset and investment managers
  • Rating agencies
  • Consultancies
  • Technology providers
  • Retail banks
  • Regulators
  • Pension providers

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4th Annual Shop Steward Conference in Boksburg

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Jan 212014
 

The 4th Annual Shop Steward Conference will be held at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Gauteng East Rand. The conference covers various leadership approaches that both parties can adopt while negotiating to avoid strikes at all costs. The number of strikes hit a five-year high in South Africa last year, with almost half of them being illegal or unprotected and involving violence of some form. Issues around governance were most prevalent in these disputes with both parties in dispute failing to exercise sound leadership.

 

Shop Steward Conference

KEY STRATEGIES TO BE DISCUSSED

  • Analysing The Future Of Trade Unionism In South Africa
  • The Role Of The Shop Steward In Pushing For Transformation
  • The Existence Of Women In Trade Unions
  • Educating Shop Stewards And Employer Officials On Their  Responsibilities In Preventing Unrest
  • Looking At The Harmonising Role Of The Shop Steward In The Workplace
  • Ensuring Strong Leadership Within Unions
  • To Strike Or Not To Strike Considering The Bigger Picture
  • Enforcing A Sense Of Solidarity Amongst Trade Union Members
  • Reaching  Collaboration Between ER, IR And Union Leaders

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

All Union Members, Shop Stewards, Employers Including:

  • Union Presidents
  • Union Officials
  • General Secretaries
  • IR Manager
  • Negotiators
  • National Spokesperson
  • Chief Shop Stewards
  • Industrial Relations Officer
  • Union Office Bearers
  • Head of Employee Relations
  • Dispute Management Prevention Commissioner
  • HR Managers

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Nuclear Industry Congress, Africa 2014 held in Cape Town

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Jan 172014
 

The Nuclear Industry Congress Africa will be held on February 25th and 26th in Cape Town. The organizing committee invites you to participate in this intriguing event.

African countries are seriously considering adopting nuclear power. Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria and Egypt are planning to build nuclear power plants and other African countries are considering or preparing for nuclear.

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South African government’s has a strong commitment to the future of nuclear energy, with firm plans for the next decade. Egypt has launched it’s own initiative to start developing nuclear power and  Kenya expects to commission its first nuclear plant in 2022. Nigeria plans two nuclear plants before 2019, and this is boosted by the abundance of uranium. Three other nuclear plants are to be commissioned by 2031.

200 delegates representing over 20 countries are expected. Eminent policy makers, business executives and experts, along with leading international figures, were carefully selected to establish meaningful dialogue that will produce a variety of perspectives. In addition,  live and exclusive interviews, exhibitions and exciting side activities. The guaranteed seniority, unique character and size of the audience, ample networking opportunities, makes the NIC 2014 an unusual opportunity to set directions, take stock, build new friendships and business

Main Topics:

  • Nuclear Power in Future Africa
  • Kenya’s Plan of Nuclear Power
  • Challenges of 3S in Africa
  • Regulatory Authority Perspective on Nuclear Power
  • Suitable Cooperating Mode in Developing Local Capabilities of Nuclear Power
  • Peaceful Use of Atomic Energy for National Development
  • Future Outlook on the Nuclear Sector: Opportunities and Challenges for Private Sector Participation
  • Future Immersed in Nuclear Science and Technology
  • Cooperate on the Development of Nuclear Power and Clean Energy in Africa
  • Investing Opportunities in Nuclear Revival

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5th Annual Women In Mining in Midrand, Johannesburg

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Jan 132014
 

The 5th Annual Women in Mining Conference at the Galagher Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg on the 19th, 20th and 21st of February 2014  will once again gather over 120 women from different mining sectors at all levels to interact and share their daily success stories as well as challenges motivate the integration and development of women in mining. Keynote speakers include Bridget Radebe- Executive Chairperson: MMAKAU MINING and  Cynthia Carroll, Former CEO:  ANGLO AMERICAN.

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KEY STRATEGIES

  • Looking At The Statistics Of Women In Mining Today
  • Overcoming The Barriers To The Boardroom
  • Thriving In A Male Dominated Sector
  • Making Mining A Career Choice Not A Job
  • Attracting as well as retaining Women In The Mining Industry – Being The Industry Of Choice
  • Combating Sexual Harassment Within The Mining Industry
  • Creating A Unified Front Between Women Across All Mining Levels.
  • Discussing The Amendments To The Mining Charter
  • Addressing Absenteeism And Pregnancy In Mines And The Effect It Has On Production

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?:

All women in mining including CEO, COO, HR Managers/ Directors, Compliance Officers, Transformation and Diversity Managers/Directors, Health & Safety Manager/Directors, Industrial Relations Manager/Directors, Union Leaders, Training & Development Managers, Mine Supervisors, Mine Managers, HRD Managers, HR Superintendent, Head Legal

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