← Back Job Boards Search by Town Select Town Three Strands Services (Pty) Ltd Description: Three Strands Services (Pty) Ltd is op soek na ’n gekwalifiseerde junior rekenmeester of 'n persoon met die nodige ondervinding in die veld. Posted Date: August 28, 2025 Closing Date: August 29, 2025 Potchefstroom Junior Accountant View More Tactile Room Description: We’re hiring at Tactile Room! Are you well spoken, organised, and passionate about people? We’re looking for a Shop Assistant to join our team. Posted Date: August 28, 2025 Closing Date: September 5, 2025 Parys Shop Assistant View More Questus Ingelyf Incorporated (Chartered Accountants S.A.) Description: Proficient in Microsoft Office (beneficial) SAICA or SAIPA accredited accounting degree (or currently studying towards it Posted Date: August 28, 2025 Closing Date: August 28, 2025 Potchefstroom SAICA & SAIPA Clerks 2026 View More Sanitech Description:  Grade 12 (Matric)Compulsory.  Operations preference will be given to a candidate in the Hygiene and Toilet Hire industry.  Logistics diploma or degree an advantage  Knowledge of vehicle tracking systems  Track record in management of skilled/ semi-skilled labour  Experience in Union negotiations Posted Date: August 28, 2025 Closing Date: August 28, 2025 Rustenburg Operations Manager View More Oupa's Biltong Description: We're looking for individuals who are already based in Rustenburg and have previous experience as a shop assistant. Posted Date: August 28, 2025 Closing Date: September 9, 2025 Rustenburg Service Staff View More Joy Gardens Description: Strong background or experience in accounting Experience with Xero & Lightspeed (advantageous) Excellent administrative and organizational skills Posted Date: August 28, 2025 Closing Date: September 6, 2025 Potchefstroom Office Administrator View More Laerskool Baillie Park Description: Posvereistes: Kwalifikasie of toepaslike ondervinding in Wiskunde as vak Geregistreer by SACE Afrikaans as taal van onderrig en leer Vertroud met die gebruik van tegnologie in die klaskamer Uitvoerende pligte as voogonderwyser Beskikbaar vir buite-kurrikulêre aktiwiteite van die skool Ondervinding in die afrigting van krieket, rugby en atletiek, asook in die beplanning en uitvoering van kultuuraktiwiteite (sal ‘n sterk aanbeveling wees) Posted Date: August 28, 2025 Closing Date: September 6, 2025 Potchefstroom Intermediêre Wiskunde Onderwyser View More Perfect Nails by Beanca Description: Ons is op soek na ’n passievolle en ervare Individuele & Kluster Wimpertegnikus om by ons dinamiese span aan te sluit! Posted Date: August 28, 2025 Closing Date: September 3, 2025 Klersksdorp Wimpertegnikus View More Perfect Nails by Beanca Description: Ons het ’n opwindende geleentheid vir ’n 𝐯𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐤𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐮𝐬 wat gereed is om kreatiwiteit, kwaliteit en passie na ons salon te bring. Posted Date: August 28, 2025 Closing Date: September 3, 2025 Klersksdorp Naelteknikus View More Nova Life Description: No formal work experience required (we offer comprehensive two-week training). Basic communication and interpersonal skills – must be able to speak confidently over the phone. Posted Date: August 28, 2025 Closing Date: September 16, 2025 Potchefstroom Sales and Marketing Consultant View More Chubby Chick Description: 5+ years’ experience as a Supervisor in a Food Factory (advantage) Grade 12 or equivalent qualification Knowledge of HACCP (advantage) Technical knowledge (advantage) Posted Date: August 27, 2025 Closing Date: September 2, 2025 Potchefstroom Senior Supervisor – EV View More Chubby Chick Description: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification 5+ years’ experience as a Foreman in a Dispatch environment (advantage) Posted Date: August 27, 2025 Closing Date: September 2, 2025 Potchefstroom Night Shift Foreman – Dispatch View More Load More

Junior Accountant ← Back Three Strands Services (Pty) Ltd Description Three Strands Services (Pty) Ltd is op soek na ’n gekwalifiseerde junior rekenmeester of 'n persoon met die nodige ondervinding in die veld. Requirements: Town: Potchefstroom Position: Junior Accountant Starting Date: August 29, 2025 Date Created: August 28, 2025 ✅ Verkieslik iemand wat hul klerkskap voltooi het ✅ Ondervinding sal voorkeur geniet ✅ Ervaring in Xero is ’n groot voordeel Duties Include: -BTW-indienings -Maandelikse betaalstaat -EMP201 en EMP501 versoening -CIPC nakoming -WCA-opgawes -Algemene boekhouding en kliëntekommunikasie Additional Info: 📌 Vorige verwysings moet asseblief beskikbaar wees op aanvraag. 📩 Stuur jou CV na: ruald@3sfin.co.za en henning@3sfin.co.za Apply

Check out our Potchefstroom events calendar. Find listings of all the best local events in Potchefstroom and plan your next outing Regional Events Calendar Events Calendar Register Event Join Whatsapp Group Select City/Town Select Month ProPotch Quiz Night 2025 Date City/Town Aug 28, 2025 Potchefstroom View Event Gimmie Grainvest Gholfdag Date City/Town Aug 29, 2025 Potchefstroom View Event Pesto’s Pasta Night Date City/Town Aug 29, 2025 Potchefstroom View Event 3rd Royal Rumble Spin and Music Event Date City/Town Aug 30, 2025 Potchefstroom View Event Die Wilge -Strongman Date City/Town Aug 30, 2025 Potchefstroom View Event Mandala Dotting Date City/Town Aug 30, 2025 Potchefstroom View Event Potch Geesfees 2025 Date City/Town Aug 29, 2025 Potchefstroom View Event September Crush!!! with J & B Date City/Town Aug 29, 2025 Potchefstroom View Event Eden's Evening Market Date City/Town Aug 29, 2025 Klerksdorp View Event Cachet se Gereformeerde Kerk Aand Mark Date City/Town Aug 30, 2025 Potchefstroom View Event Die Pienk Huis Champagne Breakfast Date City/Town Aug 30, 2025 Potchefstroom View Event Parys Golf Club Chicken Run Date City/Town Aug 30, 2025 Parys View Event Load More

A Night Run with a Difference The Rotary Club of Parys is hosting a Glow in the Dark Fun Run and Walk on Friday, 5 September 2025 at Vaal de Gráce Golf Estate. The event kicks off at 18:00 and promises a bright, slightly wacky way to stretch the legs while helping out a good cause. Tickets and Entry Entry costs R40 per person and tickets can be bought at Plum Tree or the Vaal de Gráce Clubhouse. If you’re one of the first 100 through the gates, you’ll get a free glow gift to help you shine even brighter. Glow accessories will also be on sale at the event, just in case your outfit needs an upgrade. What to Expect It’s not just about the run or the walk. Participants are encouraged to arrive in neon or anything that lights up. The idea is to glow, move and laugh along the route. Whether you walk, jog, dance or attempt a sort of hybrid shuffle, the point is to keep going and keep glowing. Hotdogs and More Once the glowing is done, there’s no need to dash home hungry. Hotdogs will be on sale, adding a slightly less luminous but very necessary end to the evening. The Details at a Glance Date: Friday, 5 September 2025 Time: 18:00 Venue: Vaal de Gráce Golf Estate, Parys Price: R40 per person Tickets: Plum Tree and Vaal de Gráce Clubhouse Contact: Sandra – 064-516-0238 It’s not every Friday night that people deliberately cover themselves in neon paint and run through a golf estate. The Rotary Club of Parys promises an evening where glowing in the dark is not only acceptable but encouraged.

The countdown is on for North West Fashion Flair 2025, taking place on Saturday 6 September 2025 at deMILKo, Borcherds Street, Potchefstroom. With two showcases on the day, limited tickets, and a line-up of designers who know how to make an entrance, this promises to be an event where fashion does all the talking. The Details That Matter Date: Saturday 6 September 2025 Venue: deMILKo, Borcherds Street, Potchefstroom Showcase 1: 13:00 – 16:00 Showcase 2: 18:00 – 21:00 Tickets: R200 per person, including refreshments (cash bar available) Availability: Only 65 tickets per showcase Enquiries: 060-540-2009 Best Dressed Sponsored by Kiki’s Vintage Studio At North West Fashion Flair 2025, style doesn’t stop at the runway. Thanks to Kiki’s Vintage Studio, guests stand a chance to win a R1500 voucher for Best Dressed at each showcase. It doesn’t matter if you lean towards vintage flair, bold statements, or something completely out the box, if you look the part, you might just walk away with shopping power in your pocket. Featuring The Lingerie Studio Elegance and confidence will be centre stage with The Lingerie Studio. Their designs celebrate individuality and empower women to feel unapologetically themselves. Expect everything from delicate lace to bold pieces that refuse to stay hidden in the wardrobe. Featuring Designer: F Wear Clothing Brand Streetwear attitude makes its way to the runway with F Wear Clothing Brand. Their bold and edgy designs bring individuality and statement-making style to the forefront. No half-measures here, F Wear is for those who like their clothes as loud as their playlists. Featuring Designer: Dakhile Designs Authenticity stitched into every seam is what Dakhile Designs is all about. Their work blends creativity, culture, and heritage into fashion that feels personal yet powerful. Vibrancy is a given, and originality is guaranteed. Featuring Designer: José de Canha Couture Bringing couture finesse to the showcase, José de Canha Couture is all about craftsmanship and detail. Expect sophistication and elegance that speak volumes without raising their voice. Featuring Designer: Xhanti Couture Known for daring yet elegant pieces, Xhanti Couture thrives on innovation. Their designs bring vibrancy and artistry that are impossible to ignore. If confidence could be sewn into fabric, this would be it. Featuring Designer: Mauve Royalle Modern sophistication with a timeless twist is the signature of Mauve Royalle. Their collection promises a fusion of elegance and contemporary flair, designed to inspire both on and off the runway. Supporting Sponsor: Romy’s Habby Every masterpiece starts with the right materials, and Romy’s Habby knows this better than most. From wool and beads to haberdashery essentials, their support ensures that creativity has the tools it needs to shine. With limited tickets and a line-up this diverse, North West Fashion Flair 2025 is shaping up to be a full day of style, culture, and a little healthy competition for that Best Dressed title. Whether you’re there for the runway, the vibe, or the voucher, it’s safe to say this year’s flair will be hard to top.

South Africa continues to face one of the highest crime rates in the world. Despite occasional dips in police-reported statistics, the reality on the ground for many households is unrelenting: break-ins, violent assaults, car hijackings, and gender-based violence continue to shape daily life. The most recent annual crime report, launched in August 2025, shows that housebreaking remains the single most common crime , with an estimated 1.5 million incidents affecting households nationwide over the past year. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations At the same time, the country remains in the grip of a gender-based violence crisis , with 5,578 women murdered  in 2024 alone, many by their intimate partners. The past two weeks brought fresh shock, as four women were shot and killed by their partners or ex-partners , underlining how deeply entrenched femicide has become. Yet crime is not evenly spread across South Africa. Some regions experience disproportionate impacts, and two areas stand out as emblematic of these challenges: the North West province  and Carletonville in Gauteng . North West Province: Violence in the Heartland The North West, often considered a middle-ranking province in terms of overall crime volumes, has in recent months made headlines for gender-based violence and violent assaults . One of the most chilling recent cases occurred near Hammanskraal, where a 26-year-old man went on a violent spree, allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death and seriously injuring his current girlfriend , before posting a confession video online. The case left communities reeling, highlighting the brutality of intimate partner violence in the province. While total crime incidents in the North West are fewer than in Gauteng or KwaZulu-Natal, the impact is just as devastating. Smaller towns and rural settlements are particularly vulnerable because police resources are stretched thin . Many police stations struggle with under-staffing, leaving communities to rely heavily on neighborhood watches or private security. Housebreakings are also a persistent problem. Rural and peri-urban households often lack advanced alarm systems, making them easier targets for criminals. Farmers have also reported an uptick in stock theft, compounding the strain on already fragile rural economies. The combination of property crime and gender-based violence underscores the dual pressures on residents: threats from outside intruders and threats from within the community itself. Safety Tip (Home Security – North West context):   In areas with limited police presence, households are encouraged to form street-level safety networks . Sharing alarm systems across adjoining properties, rotating night watches, and reporting suspicious movement immediately can greatly improve response times. Carletonville, Gauteng: Mining Town Under Siege Carletonville, on Gauteng’s West Rand, represents another flashpoint in South Africa’s crime landscape. Known historically as a gold mining hub, the town has in recent years become associated with violent crime, illegal mining (“zama zamas”), and high levels of housebreaking . Local residents say break-ins have become a near-weekly occurrence , with thieves often targeting homes when residents are away at work. Many crimes go unreported because of lack of trust in the system, echoing national trends where fewer than half of housebreaking victims report incidents to police. Adding to this is the threat of violent crime linked to illegal mining syndicates . Carletonville has seen a surge in heavily armed zama zama groups operating in and around abandoned mine shafts. Their presence has contributed to spikes in armed robberies, assaults, and occasional turf wars  that spill into surrounding neighborhoods. For ordinary households, this creates an environment of constant anxiety. Car hijackings are another major concern in Gauteng, with Carletonville residents often targeted when commuting along isolated stretches of road. Police data indicates that Gauteng accounts for nearly a quarter of all murders and a large share of hijackings nationwide. For a town like Carletonville, where many people must travel long distances to work, these risks are magnified. Safety Tip (Hijacking Awareness – Carletonville context):   Always be alert when entering or leaving your driveway. If followed, do not stop at home, drive to a police station or a busy petrol station instead. At intersections, keep your vehicle in gear and leave space ahead to maneuver if threatened. Gender-Based Violence: A Crisis Without Borders Whether in urban Gauteng or rural North West, gender-based violence cuts across geography. The recent murders of four women by their partners illustrate that femicide remains a national emergency . In Carletonville, support groups say many women are trapped in cycles of abuse, with limited access to shelters or counseling. In North West, survivors often face the additional challenge of isolation, living far from urban support centers. Despite government initiatives like the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre  (0800 428 428), only a fraction of abuse cases ever make it into official records. Safety Tip (Gender-Based Violence):   Victims and their families are urged to memorize helpline numbers, prepare emergency “go bags,” and establish safe words with friends or relatives that can discreetly signal distress. National Context: Murder, Fear, and Distrust While regional trends highlight specific challenges, the national numbers remain staggering. Over 27,600 people were murdered in 2024 , including 1,656 children . Public safety surveys show that only 36% of South Africans feel safe walking in their area at night , underscoring widespread insecurity. Even as some crimes like murder and rape showed slight year-on-year declines in late 2024, others, like consumer fraud , soared by more than 50%, showing that criminals are diversifying their methods. Distracted Driving and Road Safety Another overlooked contributor to South Africa’s mortality statistics is distracted driving. Authorities estimate that 22% of road crashes involve cellphone use . In Gauteng, several high-profile accidents, including one near Carletonville earlier this year, have been linked to distracted drivers. Safety Tip (Road Safety):   Put phones away while driving. If necessary, stop in a safe, public place before making calls or sending messages. No text is worth a life. Community Response: Fighting Back Both in North West villages and Carletonville’s neighborhoods, communities are not sitting idle. Neighborhood watches, WhatsApp groups, and private patrols  are now common, often stepping in where state resources fall short. These grassroots initiatives highlight the enduring spirit of Ubuntu , the belief that “I am because we are.” Police leaders stress that fighting crime requires community collaboration. In North West, local forums are encouraging residents to report criminals rather than protect them. In Carletonville, pressure is mounting on authorities to deal more decisively with illegal mining syndicates fueling violent crime. Building Safety From the Ground Up South Africa’s crime crisis remains one of its greatest challenges. In places like the North West and Carletonville, the statistics translate into daily fears and life-altering tragedies. Break-ins rob families of security. Gender-based violence tears communities apart. Hijackings and road dangers endanger every commute. Yet within the bleak picture, there is resilience. Communities are banding together, victims are finding their voices, and reforms are slowly taking shape. The recent annual crime report is not just a ledger of numbers, it is a call to action. For households in North West villages or the streets of Carletonville, safety may sometimes feel elusive. But every reinforced door, every neighborhood watch meeting, and every phone call to a helpline is a step toward reclaiming peace of mind. South Africa’s struggle against crime is far from over, but its people remain determined to fight back, one street, one home, and one community at a time. #TheGoToGuy #potchefstroom #klerksdorp #carletonville #Crimestats #Tips #safety