COVID-19 brought to light the importance of manufacturing vaccines on the African continent and the Biovac Institute has been at the forefront of response, not only to the pandemic, but to other diseases such as measles, pneumonia, tuberculosis and hepatitis B. Biovac’s core philosophy is to establish a sustainable world class international African vaccine manufacturing […]
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Santam insurance recently participated in the Citi Disability Career Expo 2022 at Nasrec in Johannesburg. Its strategic transformation policy makes sure that, as an organisation, Santam is able to accommodate people from various aspects of life, from opportunities at bursary level all the way to board level. Foremost for Thembi Manyike, Head of Talent Acquisition
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This guide is intended to stimulate discussion between an employee and their employer when MS progresses over time and their symptoms begin to impact their ability to work efficiently. Compiled by: Luisa Pretti – Registered General and Psychiatric Nurse, Insurance Disability Assessor, Dr Tony Davidson – Organisational Health Consultant; and Justine Del Monte – Specialist
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Designed to assist you in making the most informed career decision, Career Xplora is an app developed by Brainwave Careers and Investec to provide a roadmap for your journey to the right career. Brainwave Careers supports learners in disadvantaged communities with educational support products and services. Disability Connect spoke to Programmes Manager Tyrol Venturini at
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Siabulela Lucas is a Call Centre Agent at Nedbank Contact Centre, he also manages the Nedbank Disability Desk and is a passionate advocate for the rights of people with disabilities in the workplace. Siaybulela became visually impaired at a stage in life when he was considering his career choices and starting to study. He believes
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People with disabilities form part of the employment equity programmes and businesses that complete their employment equity plans should be reflecting the disabled community. Labour Lawyer Michael Bagraim for IOL, Cape Argus Whilst we face in South Africa a veritable tsunami of unemployment, there are certain sectors affected more than others. Traditionally, South Africa reports
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Written by Laurie O’Garro Laurie O’Garro from Woman and Home had a sit down interview with Maria Alexandrou. Read below on how Maria plans to help create diversity in the workplace for marginalized communities. Maria Alexandrou was diagnosed early in life with kidney disease. She was born in South Africa to Greek Cypriot parents and
Managing an employee with disabilities need not be any different than managing an employee without a disability. Watch as we receive tips on how to go about this process, including but certainly not limited to induction processes:
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Job interviews during the hiring process are stressful for everyone, but if you have a disability, it might feel as if the odds are stacked against you. Although you may be just as talented and skilled as any other candidate, a potential employer may not always recognise this at first glance. It’s your responsibility to
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Learning disabilities include a range of neurological disorders that impact how an individual’s brain processes information.1 These disorders can affect skills such as reading, writing, speaking, recalling, and reasoning. Prior to special education programs set forth by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), many students with learning disabilities were stigmatized, labeled as “slow,” “mentally
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