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The Department of Science and Technology and the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) are working with the Water RDI Roadmap Implementation Unit (a sectoral initiative by the DST, DWS and WRC) to make funding available to support postgraduate students that are aligned the priority themes/clusters of the Water RDI Roadmap. We invite WRC Projects Leaders to apply on behalf of postgraduate students who they would like to link to their active WRC projects. This is an online application form for postgraduate student support. Project Leaders of active WRC projects should complete this form in collaboration with the students who they propose to include on the project. We advise that you complete this form in one sitting as you cannot save and continue at a later stage. To complete this online form you will need to provide information on: The personal particulars of the WRC project and details about your existing WRC project (title, project number) The personal particulars and demographic information of the student you are applying for The Personal particulars of the student supervisor Details of the course and institution the student is enrolling in An indication of the proposed/approved dissertation title and a short summary of the proposed focus of the study Alignment of the student topic to a cluster of the Water RDI Roadmap. Please remember to read the supporting document attached to the call. This provides an overview of funding scales, funding duration and other requirements. Closing date for applications: Friday, 30 November 2018

The South African tech ecosystem grows at own pace with various activities taking place on the ground. We need to assess, monitor, nurture, account, guide and forecast the grow of the digital ecosystem. Summer Developer Days (#SummerDevDays) is a 2-day of coding where one learns from the community and gets rewarded on the effort. Creating an enabling environment for local techies to connect and build capacity on their skills. Target: Aspiring developers, high school learners, designers, government officials/techies, adults, etc. Event Information - #SummerDevDays   Date:  01 - 02 December 2018    Time:  09:00 - 17:00 daily    Venue:  Kgorong Building, UNISA Muckleneuk Campus, Pretoria    Audience:  Everyone is welcome even if you have zero-coding skills    Fee:  This is free to attend. There are prizes too. 

Microsoft is a leader in AI and Machine Learning and have the tools and platforms to help empower every person and every organisation to achieve more. Microsoft is hosting this Hackathon to facilitate the creation of innovative prototypes that leverages the AI and Machine Learning Services in the Azure Cloud. It is a great opportunity for veterans and newcomers to the Azure Cloud to showcase their talents and build something innovative. Note: All prototypes and ideas generated at the Hack remain the property of the participating teams. Microsoft is only interested in the usage for their AI platforms not your intellectual property. The top two teams will receive the following prize money. Prizes are split across registered members of the team. 1st Prize: R40,000 2nd Prize: R20,000 All teams and members will receive certifications of participation. Get ahead, sign up for the Microsoft Cloud Society: https://cloudsociety.microsoft.com/

  The Innovation Challenge is more than a competition – it’s a movement for change. Who we want We are looking for South Africa’s new innovation sensation. Someone with an innovative idea, and big dreams, no matter how small your start.  Redefine Properties is offering  R1 million in cash  to one local entrepreneur with the right idea. What we are looking for We are looking for big ideas that can make a real impact on all our lives and that will bring about innovation in the property industry. Maybe it’s making your community part of how our mall spaces work, or maybe it’s using the spaces around you to change your world. It’s all about how you see it. Ideas we want We’re looking for innovative ideas that match to one or more of the four criteria in areas across retail malls, commercial offices and industrial warehouse properties: Enhancing business opportunities Uplifting communities and integrating their needs in properties Enhancing customer experiences The use of technology to improve these spaces If these sound like  your kind of ideas , then this is  your kind of challenge .  Seize the moment. Get your big idea down, uploaded and submitted, before the 16th of December 2018.   R1 million cash, outright, for the winner  Not only will our winner receive this considerable cash prize, but they’ll get the opportunity to motivate for a start-up package worth up to  R9 million ! This start-up pack could include: Being part of Redefine’s entrepreneurial development programme Getting space in a: Redefine Mall Redefine commercial property Redefine industrial property Tenant installation funding An educational bursary for tertiary and postgraduate studies, courses or/and certificates Possible employment or access to the Redefine Learnership Programme Potential mentoring by one of the mentors from Redefine’s Mentorship Challenge online programme

The National Research Foundation (NRF) in partnership with Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) invites applications from researchers at South African Universities, Science Councils, other NRF Recognised Research Institutions and DAFF Provincial Research Centres. The RTF aims to contribute to the following strategic goals: Improve the funding mechanism for research and innovation; Develop research partnerships; Develop new technologies to support small-holder cooperatives in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, technically and in terms of market requirements; and Conduct commodity-specific research to support improved products in the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries sectors. New applicants to the Research and Technology Fund are invited to: submit applications in accordance with the strategy and eligibility criteria, as set out in the call framework document, for funding commencing in 2019. submit  ONLY ONE  application per principal investigator. Additional applications will not be considered.  Due to limited funding,  only one proposal per applicant will be approved for funding and a maximum of three projects per institution will be funded. CALL OPENS:       1 October 2018 CALL CLOSES:     30 November 2018 Applications  should be submitted electronically on the NRF Online Submission System at  https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za Applicants must ensure that their  Curriculum Vitae  are updated on the NRF Online Submission System at  https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za PLEASE NOTE : Institutions must set their own internal closing dates for DAs to validate applications by this date. Please direct all enquiries to : Funding Rules related queries Dr Zolani Dyosi Director: Knowledge Advancement and Support Tel: 012 481 4131 Email:  zolani@nrf.ac.za Application process related queries Ms Nancy Muzhelele Liaison Officer: Grants Management and Systems Administration Tel: 012 481 4300 Email:  nancy.munzhelele@nrf.ac.za

Are you a young entrepreneur? Do you have a project you believe in? Is it innovative and does it address a social or community challenge in your country or for your fellow citizens? Register and apply now. You could be the Startupper of the Year! The Challenge We aim to support good ideas and projects that help address a widespread problem affecting communities in your country. It could be about providing educational opportunities, reducing child mortality, improving public health, developing access to electricity in rural areas, improving road safety on the roads or building houses with eco-friendly materials — in fact, anything that could make life better in your country. Tell us how your project will help more and more people over time, at home or even abroad. Tell us how it empowers people, improves living conditions, and contributes to overall economic well-being. Anyone can change the world — teenagers or graduates, men or women. As long as you believe in your project and want to make things better, take this opportunity to participate. You could be the next Startupper of the Year or the Top Female Entrepreneur!     2018 - 2019 Challenge After the success of the first Challenge in 34 African countries, this year’s has been extended to a total of 55 countries around the world. 3 winners from each country will receive financial support, extensive publicity and coaching. From among these 3 winners per country, we will select grand winners by region, who will be offered additional support. This year, a Top Female Entrepreneur category has been introduced. During the first Challenge, women accounted for almost 25% of the winners, even though they only made up 13% of the applicants. With this special award this year, we hope to give the women entrepreneurs an extra push to take part. It is also aligned with other Total initiatives for women. 6 Selection Criteria Age: The project or business owner must not be more than 35 years old.  Nationality:  The participant must be a citizen of the country where he/she participates.  Project age:  The project can be an idea or a start-up created within the last two years.   Social and community impact:  The project should offer a practical way of addressing a public health, safety, education, accessibility or other issue affecting local communities.  Innovation:  Innovation isn’t necessarily revolutionary, involving something brand new or a total transformation. It can be incremental as well, improving an existing technology, product or service, or even just the way things are done. Potential and feasibility:  Projects that demonstrate feasibility and have the potential to benefit a broader public. Rewards and Benefits 3 Winners • Financial support • Heightened exposure (Media, PR, networking) • Coaching 6 Grand Regional Winners The first-place winner from each country will then compete for one of the six “Grand Regional Winner” awards! Top Female Entrepreneur • Networking • Coaching/Mentoring During the first Challenge, women accounted for almost 25% of the winners, even though they only made up 13% of the applicants. With this special award this year, we hope to give the women entrepreneurs an extra push to take part. Startup For Better Energy Possible partnership with the Total affiliate in the country* *Optional. Details are specified in the Local Terms & conditions. Timeline A well-designed process, involving agencies specialized in auditing start-ups and local juries that are highly committed to innovation topics.

FlySafair requires the services of an Industrial Engineer that will report to the Head of IT and Innovation and be based in Bonaero Park.  RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide analysis support the business (Operations, airport staff and internal departments), to articulate and prioritise the business requirements of new ideas, projects and/or system changes; To engage in problem analysis and resolution, continuous evaluation of current systems and processes with the objective of creating a unique customer service experience; Evaluate and analyse current process metrics and performance to identify areas requiring improvements; Analyse and identify opportunities to reduce process variation, improve process capabilities and optimize process performance; Develop process improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency and productivity; Drive change management in a pro-active manner.  REQUIREMENTS: BEng Degree, graduate level; Possesses understanding in the areas of mathematical modelling, simulation modelling and optimization; Exhibits confidence and an extensive knowledge of emerging industry practices when solving business problems; Understand organizational requests and based upon them, design and create requirements for elegant solutions that serve the needs of multiple constituencies simultaneously; Passionate and knowledgeable about continuous improvement; He or she will be able to keep their composure in a fast moving, dynamic environment; Problem solving and decision making. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Forward thinking; Networking skills; Analytical skills; Attention to detail; Ability to work in a team and independently; Interpersonal skills; Deadline driven; Facilitate the deployment of new and changed processes to provide improved results; Develop standard procedures and policies to be followed; Train and guide resources as needed; Work with various teams to reduce process and business variations; Review and update business procedures and documents based on project requirements; Team player with Gladiator spirit!  APPLICATION GUIDELINE: All external applicants, please apply via our website:  www.safairoperations.com   Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

The Civic Tech Innovation Network (CTIN) is convening an open forum to bring together South Africa’s civic tech community, both governmental and non-governmental for the purpose of sharing, learning, inspiring, and overall capability building. This event is for all people who work on building relationships between government and citizens, and are interested in how new technologies could enable better services, communication and accountability. You can expect a dynamic 2-day programme which will include: Inspiring keynote addresses, local and international Engaging collaborative workshop sessions on the What, How, and What Next of civic tech Civic Tech bootcamp for those who are new to the field Exciting and creative learning, networking and social activities Live tech support We invite you to come and be a part of this exciting community event! Click Here  to join our CTIN Mailing List. DATE AND TIME Thu, Nov 22, 2018, 10:00 AM – Fri, Nov 23, 2018, 3:00 PM SAST

**This is an online event** Training will start on 3rd November and end on 25th November. Every Saturday and Sunday Morning ( 11 AM EST ) classes for 2 hours with Live Instructor from Banglore and Toronto. *Meeting URL will be sent separately -- Don't panic if you don't see as part of Event Ticket* Where:  Virtual When:  3rd November 2018 - 25th November 2018 ( 11 AM EST ) Instructor:  Shailendra Pathak, Chandan Kumar Content: General Admission is ($349.00) Tired of Cookie cutter AI/Machine learning course? We feel your pain where Instructor is worse than Wikipedia? Don't get fooled by all cookie cutter courses where they only talk about ready to use Libraries and tools, our program is a ground up approach where we teach the Math behind each algorithm and then teach how to code it in Python. No programming experience needed as we will teach you Python as well. Each module will have task and assignment ( home work) so that you could apply what you learned. All solved assignments are posted next week. We also provide Interview preparation at end of the session. All students are eligible for life long support via our forums Q/A. https://www.becloudready.com/forum/questions　 Who is the target audience? No programming experience is required. Downloading and installing IDE and tools are included in the course High-school Math and willingness to learn Intro and set up Setting up python at your machines introducing python IDE Basics about python Basics about python and its advantages How python handles data Lists, arrays and dataframes types of data and variables - float, int Dictionaries Loops and inumeration variables Data Handling and mining in python with example Importing csv files Writing external files Functions Intro to libraries like scipy, numpy, pandas etc Descriptive analysis using Python Summarising basic data -- Mean, Median , percentiles etc Creating new variables in a dataframe group by using SQL in python aggreagation using python functions Practical example and exercise Linear regression using Python - OLS regression Creating covariance matrix of variables correlation and multicollinearity Assumptions of OLS and its interpretation R-square and goodness of fit Practical Development of a OLS model and its performance evaluation Logistic Regression using python - Probability distributions and Parametric modeling Introduction to the concept of probability distributions Dummy variables Difference between OLS and a proababilistic model like logistic Hosmer-Lemeshov statistics and KS statistics and concordance Practical Development of a logistic model and its performance evaluation Intro to Machine learnign and Deep learning concepts - Non-parametric modeling Difference from parametric modeling Classes of machine learning models - supervised learning and unsupervised learning What is the logic behind neural networks What are classification trees Random forests and gradient boosting - an introduction Practical example of Random Forest modeling Practical development of a RF model using data Model parameter interpretation Model performance evaluation - AUC and ROC Model tuning Practical example of Artificial Neural Networks modeling Practical development of a ANN model using data Model parameter interpretation Model performance evaluation - AUC and ROC Model tuning Practical example of Stochastic Gradient Boosting Models Practical development of a GBM model using data Model parameter interpretation Model performance evaluation - AUC and ROC Model tuning REFUND POLICY 100% refund only, if you can't attend it due to medical emergencies with proof. If the training has not been conducted for any reason, full refund. if you just change your mind then you will be assigned to next batch. Contact us at training@becloudready.com for any questions. Group discounts are available. Corporate training is also available. See our course catalog at - https://www.becloudready.com/training

Join us for a day filled with exciting presentations from both Camunda as well as actual users and customers. Camunda Days are the perfect opportunity to meet the community and get first hand-insights and updates. Agenda 10.30 AM - Camunda: What's here and what's next Camunda is all about core business process automation. We will explain how this mission is reflected in the product stack today, and share some insights on the roadmap for both the short and long term. 11.10 AM - Live Demo: Camunda Optimize Use Camunda Optimize to create process reports for business monitoring, get alerted when performance goals are missed and unveil process bottlenecks. 11.30 AM - Case Study: TBA 12.00 PM - Lunch 01.00 PM -  Microservices Integration: Challenges and Solutions Integrating microservices is hard. Based on real-life projects, we will discuss how to overcome the challenges in complex communications, asynchronicity and distributed transactions. 01.30 PM - Live Coding: External tasks With the external tasks pattern, you can develop and operate your microservices completely decoupled from the Workflow Engine and let them pull the work via REST. 01.45 PM - Live Demo: Camunda Cockpit Leverage Camunda Cockpit to monitor workflows and decisions in production to discover, analyze and solve technical problems. Cockpit is the perfect tool for technical process operations. 02.00 PM - Coffee break 02.30 PM - Camunda for IT executives Introducing Camunda can significantly support your organization's digital transformation. We want to discuss how IT executives can systematically leverage this potential and which pitfalls should be observed. 03.00 PM - Case Study: TBA 03.30 PM - Coffee break 03.50 PM - Live Coding: Zeebe Zeebe is the next generation workflow engine developed by Camunda. It takes workflow automation to an entirely new level, with massive throughput and infinite horizontal scalability. We will demonstrate how to get started with Zeebe. 04.10 PM - Community Discussion Camunda is an open source project and to a good extent driven by our community. Share your own use case, ask questions or discuss your feature requests with fellow users and Camunda core developers. 04.30 PM - Happy Hour

Start your decentralized journey with a blockchain training course! We're incredibly excited to announce that we will be hosting a series of Advanced Introductory and Developer training courses in October and November across Cape Town and Johannesburg. For more course details, costs and to make a booking, please email info@linumlabs . We look forward to seeing you there!

In their quest to change the ball-game, IBM South Africa has launched the Start-Up Enterprise Development Programme to support SMMEs and techpreneurs who are passionate about moving up the ICT services value chain, but don’t have the financial support and/or infrastructure to do so. In partnership with Raizcorp, IBM has launched a 12-month business development and entrepreneurial growth Start-Up programme that offers techpreneurs the chance to scale up their businesses in order to be disruptive and innovative. Criteria to join the programme: Have a registered and active company Preference will be given to enterprises that have a minimum of 30% black women ownership The applicant cannot currently be a beneficiary of another enterprise development programme (e.g. Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, etc.) The applicant cannot be a subsidiary of nor part of a group where the existing majority ownership is a white-owned IT business If the applicant has a direct or indirect business relationship in any manner or form with an IBM competitor, it must be disclosed and reviewed The applicant cannot be in a direct or indirect business relationship in any manner or form with an IBM competitor Where the applicant has a white minority shareholder, such shareholder has to pass an IBM due diligence including a conflict of interest check, IBM competitor affiliation, etc. The applicant may not be insolvent, sequestrated, an unrehabilitated insolvent nor in business rescue The applicant (senior managers, shareholders, etc. representing the company) must not have a criminal record The applicant cannot be on the US Export Regulations Denied Parties list The applicant’s revenue should be less than R20 million per annum Applicant should have an aptitude for selected EDP focus areas (cloud computing; business analytics and optimisation; mobile technologies; social computing and security) Applicant should be in a position to create jobs within the South African market Successful candidates will have passed the IBM selection criteria Preferential access will be granted to graduate (from Aspiring Entrepreneurs Stream) qualifying EMEs and QSEs if a proven market has been established. Successful applicants will receive access to the following: Expertise in new disruptive technologies like Cloud and Analytics Guidance from hardware and software resellers on how to develop into a credible solutions provider  Access to IBM’s research capabilities and technical resources Support from a dedicated technical IBM coach Business development and personal growth support from Raizcorp Financial support from IBM  In their quest to change the ball-game, IBM South Africa has launched the Start-Up Enterprise Development Programme to support SMMEs and techpreneurs who are passionate about moving up the ICT services value chain, but don’t have the financial support and/or infrastructure to do so. In partnership with Raizcorp, IBM has launched a 12-month business development and entrepreneurial growth Start-Up programme that offers techpreneurs the chance to scale up their businesses in order to be disruptive and innovative. Criteria to join the programme: Have a registered and active company Preference will be given to enterprises that have a minimum of 30% black women ownership The applicant cannot currently be a beneficiary of another enterprise development programme (e.g. Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, etc.) The applicant cannot be a subsidiary of nor part of a group where the existing majority ownership is a white-owned IT business If the applicant has a direct or indirect business relationship in any manner or form with an IBM competitor, it must be disclosed and reviewed The applicant cannot be in a direct or indirect business relationship in any manner or form with an IBM competitor Where the applicant has a white minority shareholder, such shareholder has to pass an IBM due diligence including a conflict of interest check, IBM competitor affiliation, etc. The applicant may not be insolvent, sequestrated, an unrehabilitated insolvent nor in business rescue The applicant (senior managers, shareholders, etc. representing the company) must not have a criminal record The applicant cannot be on the US Export Regulations Denied Parties list The applicant’s revenue should be less than R20 million per annum Applicant should have an aptitude for selected EDP focus areas (cloud computing; business analytics and optimisation; mobile technologies; social computing and security) Applicant should be in a position to create jobs within the South African market Successful candidates will have passed the IBM selection criteria Preferential access will be granted to graduate (from Aspiring Entrepreneurs Stream) qualifying EMEs and QSEs if a proven market has been established. Successful applicants will receive access to the following: Expertise in new disruptive technologies like Cloud and Analytics Guidance from hardware and software resellers on how to develop into a credible solutions provider  Access to IBM’s research capabilities and technical resources Support from a dedicated technical IBM coach Business development and personal growth support from Raizcorp Financial support from IBM  In their quest to change the ball-game, IBM South Africa has launched the Start-Up Enterprise Development Programme to support SMMEs and techpreneurs who are passionate about moving up the ICT services value chain, but don’t have the financial support and/or infrastructure to do so. In partnership with Raizcorp, IBM has launched a 12-month business development and entrepreneurial growth Start-Up programme that offers techpreneurs the chance to scale up their businesses in order to be disruptive and innovative. Criteria to join the programme: Have a registered and active company Preference will be given to enterprises that have a minimum of 30% black women ownership The applicant cannot currently be a beneficiary of another enterprise development programme (e.g. Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, etc.) The applicant cannot be a subsidiary of nor part of a group where the existing majority ownership is a white-owned IT business If the applicant has a direct or indirect business relationship in any manner or form with an IBM competitor, it must be disclosed and reviewed The applicant cannot be in a direct or indirect business relationship in any manner or form with an IBM competitor Where the applicant has a white minority shareholder, such shareholder has to pass an IBM due diligence including a conflict of interest check, IBM competitor affiliation, etc. The applicant may not be insolvent, sequestrated, an unrehabilitated insolvent nor in business rescue The applicant (senior managers, shareholders, etc. representing the company) must not have a criminal record The applicant cannot be on the US Export Regulations Denied Parties list The applicant’s revenue should be less than R20 million per annum Applicant should have an aptitude for selected EDP focus areas (cloud computing; business analytics and optimisation; mobile technologies; social computing and security) Applicant should be in a position to create jobs within the South African market Successful candidates will have passed the IBM selection criteria Preferential access will be granted to graduate (from Aspiring Entrepreneurs Stream) qualifying EMEs and QSEs if a proven market has been established. Successful applicants will receive access to the following: Expertise in new disruptive technologies like Cloud and Analytics Guidance from hardware and software resellers on how to develop into a credible solutions provider  Access to IBM’s research capabilities and technical resources Support from a dedicated technical IBM coach Business development and personal growth support from Raizcorp Financial support from IBM

MyBroadband is looking for a Web Developer and Multimedia Specialist who wants to work in online media. You must have web development and design knowledge, and be comfortable in web technologies like HTML5, Javascript, jQuery, PHP, and MySQL. You must also be comfortable using the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign, Illustrator).  We'll double your first month's salary as a sign-on bonus if you land the job. Requirements: - Web design and development knowledge. - Multimedia, Computer Science, or relevant degree. - Comfortable using Adobe Suite.

The National Research Foundation (NRF) awards bursaries to students pursuing full-time Honours’ and final year B Tech studies at South African public universities. These bursaries are awarded to  South African citizens and South African permanent residents only  and are released as Block Grants to South African public universities that nominate students that have applied for an Honours’ and final year B Tech bursaries. Students must submit an application on the NRF Online Submission system at:  https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za  and follow the application process set out in the attached Framework Document and Application Guide.   South African citizens and South African permanent residents living with a disability are encouraged to apply.  For more details, applicants must read the  NRF Honours’ and final year B Tech Bursaries Framework Document  which highlights the eligibility criteria and requirements for each funding category. Please Note the following: The call will be accessible on the NRF Online Submission system, click "Apply Now" from  5 September 2018 . The NRF deadline for submission of applications is  14 December 2018 . Institutions will nominate students for a bursary award on the NRF Online Submission System, based on the Block Grant allocation to each institution and set equity targets. This nomination process will take place from  23 January 2019 to 28 February 2019. NRF will review the nominations and communicate the outcomes to the institutions. If the nomination is approved by the NRF, the institution will have to upload and submit the duly signed and initialed agreement form and all the relevant documentation no later than  22 March 2019. Unspent or unclaimed institutional funds under this allocation will automatically be cancelled by  28 June 2019 . Institutions must report on student completion by  31 March 2020  on the NRF student completion database. NRF Contact Persons For programme related enquiries, please contact: Ms Zethu Maseko Professional Officer Human and Infrastructure Capacity Development (HICD) Telephone: 012 481 4105 Email:  zethu.maseko@nrf.ac.za Ms Fulufhelo Malamatsho Professional Officer Human and Infrastructure Capacity Development (HICD) Telephone: 012 481 4166 Email:  fulufhelo.malamatsho@nrf.ac.za For Grant Management and System Administration related enquiries, please contact: Ms Nozine Nqeketo Professional Officer Grants Management and Systems Administration (GMSA) Telephone: 012 481 4184 E-mail:  nozine.nqeketo@nrf.ac.za Ms Zodwa Mahlangu Professional Officer Grants Management and Systems Administration (GMSA) Telephone: 012 481 4114 E-mail:  zodwa.mahlangu@nrf.ac.za Opening Date:  Thursday, 6 September, 2018 Closing Date:  Friday, 14 December, 2018    

  The Entelect Challenge is an annual coding competition where students, professional developers, and enthusiasts develop an intelligent bot to play a game. This year, the game is Tower Defence involving some strategic thinking. We have made it as simple as possible to get started. Just follow the steps below. Step 1 - Download Download the starter pack zip file and extract it to the folder you want to work in. DOWNLOAD STARTER PACK Step 2 - Run Follow the instructions in the read me files to run your first match between two of the provided starter bots. Get To Know The Game Step 3 - Improve Change some of the provided logic or code your own into one of the given sample bots and upload it to the player portal. Player Portal Join The Community Prizes 1st - R 70k 2nd - R 35k 3rd - R 25k 4th - R 25k 5th - R 10k 6th - R 10k 7th - R 10k 8th - R 10k

Purpose:  Conduct nanoscience research and co-supervision of post-graduate research student's projects in nanomaterials. Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. (Chemistry/Physics or related scientific field). At least 2 years' post-doctoral research in a scientific environment, preferable with a focus on the multidisciplinary field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Familiarity with synthesis and characterization of nanostructured of materials for varying applications. A record of work in nanoscience and nanotechnology published in internationally reputable scientific journals. Proven ability of managing scientific projects, creativity and initiative. Skills & Attributes: Good communication skills (verbal, presentation and written). Ability to craft strategic plans for nanoscience and nanotechnology research. Ability to write grant proposals for competitive research funding. Demonstrable ability to establish local and international research networks. Experience in building and managing professional relationships. High work standard and ethics. Ability to work creatively and independently in nanoscience or related fields. Commitment and proven ability to work in multidisciplinary research teams. Robust nanoscience/nanotechnology background. Profound expertise in analytical chemistry and analytical instrumentation. Interest in embarking on Ion Beam Analysis based techniques. Duties will include but are not limited to: Synthesize, characterize and fabricate new nanomaterials, functional nano-materials based on energy and other applications. Synthesis of nanostructured materials using green and sustainable chemistry based methods. Studying the growth mechanism of synthesized nanostructured materials. Study the health, safety, and environmental effects of synthesized nanomaterials. Theoretical investigations of growth mechanism of fabricated nanostructured materials. Teach courses and train students. Communicate research results to funding agencies and the general public. Advice and serve as an interface between iThemba LABS and nanoscience community. Publish results of completed projects on peer reviewed journals and present at relevant local and international conferences and workshops. Assist departmental head in ensuring cost effective financial management of purchases of consumables used in the optics laboratory. Provide guidance and training of young researchers, post-docs, undergraduate students and interns. Contribute to the strategic input into the short, medium and long term research plan and implementation of MRD, particularly on nanoscience research projects. Efficient marketing of MRD research programmes. The ideal candidate will have the following competencies: Craft strategic plans for research and development. Abundant capacity to manage the research projects related to your research work. Ability to work independently and in a group and be proactive. Highly motivated and passionate professional. Management skill related to Supply Chain in the procurement of equipments.  The ideal candidate will have the following competencies: Ability Craft strategic plans for nanoscience and nanotechnology research Work in multidisciplinary research teams Work creatively and independently in nanoscience or related fields Establish local and international research networks Write grant proposals for competitive research funding Experience Robust nanoscience/nanotechnology background Postgraduate mentorship and co-supervision Analytical chemistry and analytical instrumentation Interfacing with chemicals suppliers A record of work in nanoscience and nanotechnology published in internationally reputable scientific journals Post-doctoral research in a scientific environment, preferable with a focus on the multidisciplinary field of nanoscience and nanotechnology Building and managing professional relationships Knowledge Hazard, health, safety and regulations in operating nanoscience laboratory Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials

SARAO has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Software Team. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform software engineering with a focus on the Science Data Processing system. Minimum education requirements: NQF 7 or higher in Computer Science, Engineering (with software focus) or related field  Minimum work experience required: 7 years+ experience in a software engineering environment, preferably in an engineering development project environment with a strong software focus Python programming language and experience in development, testing, development, commissioning, release and support of large scale projects in Python Technical knowledge of development in Linux operating systems Technical experience in architecture design and development of large software projects (experience with science data processing will be beneficial) Duties include (but not limited to): Prototyping and software development of the telescope operational software (all stages of the full software development life-cycle may be encountered) Provide hands-on technical support in the system administration of the hardware platforms, deployment environments and processing, which may include site visits to the Karoo Collaborate with departmental stakeholders to support engineering, commissioning, operations and early science activities Assist in maturing of software development and quality assurance processes towards greater standardisation and improved long term maintainability and robustness Facilitate coding standard compliance and code reviews, which include mentoring junior engineers Compile document sets Provide project management and progress reporting input as required by the Functional Manager and for team communication Participate in development of project schedules and activities Participate in development of budgets and cost/benefit analysis for compliance with project procurement policies  The ideal candidate will have the following competencies: Ability communicate effectively (written and verbal) participate and thrive in a collaborative environment both work independently and be a good team player troubleshoot issues methodically Experience quality assurance processes and software development processes programming in the Python programming language development, testing, deployment, commissioning, release and support large scale projects developing applications targeted for the Linux operating system implementation of project management and system engineering principles test-driven development and integration testing techniques, methodologies and frameworks; and supporting systems Knowledge modern software collaboration tools such as Github, Containers, Google Drive, JIRA Python programming language

Following the  successful launch  and implementation of the AVI Awards in recent years, ATNS is proud to announce the fourth annual  AVI Awards competition .  As part of the  7th annual AVI AFRIQUE Aviation Innovation Summit , the AVI Awards seek to recognise those individuals that contribute to  innovation and elevate the aviation industry  through intelligent design of products and processes that enhance the capabilities of the aviation industry.  There are incredible prizes up for grabs including the  O.R. Tambo Award  that will honour the  overall winner  with a cash prize of  R30 000 . What do the AVI Awards seek to achieve? The AVI Awards creates a platform that collates great ideas and assists innovators in turning their innovations into  commercially-viable products and services . We want to create a pipeline of  relevant aviation-related innovation ideas, products and services  that seek to address the  challenges faced by the industry  and also look at  improving on  existing aviation technologies, services and products. Categories We are looking for scientists, researchers, professionals, budding entrepreneurs, journalists and university students and high school learners to show us  just what it takes to be a master innovator . As part of these Awards you can enter  one of five categories: Student innovator:  Is 18 years and above and still studying Emerging innovator:  Independent innovator not working for any research institution or university Professional innovator:  Working within an institution or involved in a research environment Organisations:  Any organisation including research and educational institutions Media:  Journalists with an interest in aviation AVI Awards terms and conditions All entries must comply with AVI Awards terms and conditions. Entries are open to South African citizens only. Entries may only be submitted online and through the relevant online channel. Entry and submission forms must be completed in full. Entries will not be accepted following the stipulated AVI Awards closing date. Each entrant must certify that the entry is the entrant’s original work. A unique entry number will be allocated to each entry. In the event of a dispute the decision of the judges shall be final and binding on all aspects of the Awards and no correspondence will be entered into. Entry not open to ATNS employees

The Arturo Falaschi ICGEB Fellowships programme offers long and short-term fellowships for scientists who are nationals of ICGEB  Member State s to perform research in  Trieste ,  New Delhi  or  Cape Town . 1.  PhD fellowships ICGEB offers postgraduate studies with the aim of obtaining the “Doctor Philosophiae” (PhD) degree in the life sciences. Thanks to specific agreements, the title can be awarded through a number of academic institutions of international standing, which include  The Open University (UK)  and the  International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA)  in Trieste, Italy, the  Jawaharlal Nehru University  in New Delhi and the  University of Cape Town  in South Africa. The structure of the three-year PhD course includes intensive laboratory research activities, participation in seminars and communication training during Journal Club sessions, symposia and international meetings. Closing Date for Applications: 31 MARCH GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORM - ARTURO FALASCHI PhD FELLOWSHIPS 2.  Postdoctoral fellowships ICGEB offers competitive Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Life Sciences to highly motivated scientists wishing to pursue postdoctoral research in a world-class scientific environment. The Fellowships consist of a very competitive package including stipend, health insurance and additional benefits. The most successful fellows will also be eligible to apply for ICGEB  Early Career Research Grants  to support their own research programmes as young PIs upon return to an ICGEB  Member State . Closing Dates for Applications: 31 MARCH and 30 SEPTEMBER  GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORM -  ARTURO FALASCHI POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS 3.  Short-term fellowships Short-term fellowships can be awarded, as follows: In ICGEB Laboratories ICGEB offers Short-term fellowships for Pre-doctoral and Postdoctoral studies in ICGEB Component laboratories to fund ongoing collaborative research between scientists from ICGEB  Member States  and research groups at ICGEB laboratories in Trieste, Italy, New Delhi, India and Cape Town, South Africa, with the aim of facilitating access to the latest research techniques and to strengthen capacity building. GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORM - ARTURO FALASCHI SHORT-TERM PhD FELLOWSHIPS GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORM - ARTURO FALASCHI SHORT-TERM POSTDOC FELLOWSHIPS  In Member States: Scientific Mobility for Advanced Research Training (SMART) The ICGEB SMART Fellowship programme promotes the mobility of researchers between ICGEB  Member States  as a way of enhancing skill development, acquisition of specific hands-on training in new technologies and increasing bilateral cooperation in science and technology, and should show clear evidence of strong collaboration between the two laboratories. GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORM - SMART FELLOWSHIPS Closing Dates for Applications: 31 MARCH, 30 JUNE, 30 SEPTEMBER, 31 DECEMBER