User Agreement



1. Definitions


In this User Agreement, the words below have the following meanings assigned to them:
1.1 “we”, “us”, “our” and “Liberty” means Liberty Holdings Limited.
1.2 “website” means the Liberty Properties website (libertyproperties.co.za)
1.3 “you” and “your” means the user of the website.

2. Your consent


Your use of the Liberty Properties website is subject to the conditions set out below. These conditions may change from time to time so please familiarise yourself with this Agreement regularly.

3. Warranties


3.1 You warrant your identity (i.e. you are who you say you are) and that you can prove your identity should we require you to do so.
3.2 Liberty Holdings reserves the right to refuse to provide services to you if we are unable to verify or authenticate any information you provide to us.
3.3 You will keep your login name and password confidential and you will not divulge your login name or password to anyone nor allow others to use them. (Where applicable)
3.4 Any use of the login name and password by any person shall be deemed to be use by you. (Where applicable)
3.5 We will not ask you to disclose your password in an unsolicited phone call or written correspondence. (Where applicable)

4. Full disclosure of all relevant facts


4.1 You guarantee that all information you provided at any time to Liberty Holdings via this website, in writing, or to the staff servicing our call centres, will be true and correct.
4.2 You guarantee that you have fully disclosed all material facts. Any breach of your contractual duties under this Agreement may lead to the contract or any transactions arising from the contract being rendered void.
4.3 Liberty Holdings will need certain personal and financial information from you. It is in your best interest to keep the information up-to-date and accurate.

5. Electronic transactions, communication and records


5.1 You accept the risk of choosing electronic communication as the channel to be utilized by the parties. You authorise Liberty Holdings to act on the information that you send electronically. You further agree that all records will be stored electronically by Liberty Holdings and such electronic record will constitute conclusive proof of the contents of such record, unless you prove otherwise.
5.2 Any email sent to you will be deemed to have been received by you upon dispatch by Liberty Holdings.
5.3 We take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information and maintain confidentiality, including the use of encryption technology. However, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us online and you do so at your own risk.

6. What do we do with the information we collect?


6.1 Liberty Holdings is committed to keeping your information confidential. We will use it to personalise your experience, service your policy, and to directly communicate with you.
6.2 We will disclose information when required to do so (1) by any regulatory authority (like the Financial Services Board) and the regulators they appoint for the various financial sectors (2) by any stock exchange and its related clearing house (3) to comply with any regulation passed under the relevant legislation, or any legal process (4) to protect and defend Liberty Holdings' rights and property (including Liberty Holdings' intellectual property).

7. Parties other than Liberty Life also collect information


Some advertisers or websites that have links on our website may collect personal information about you when you access or use their links. Liberty Holdings does not control the collection or use of such information. This document does not apply to these websites and their advertisers.

8. Copyright


This website is the property of Liberty Holdings Limited. The website, the intellectual property and all software are protected by copyright. All rights in the Liberty and Liberty Holdings trademarks, computer code, tools, calculators and devices remain the sole property of Liberty Holdings. Our software or data may not be decompiled, reverse-engineered, or disassembled, or used in any manner whatsoever.

9. Disclaimer


Liberty Holdings' is committed to providing you with the best possible service. However, we are not responsible for:
9.1 Interrupted, delayed or failed transmission, storage or delivery of information due to a power failure, equipment or software malfunction, natural disasters, fire, labour unrest, or any other cause beyond the control of Liberty Holdings.
9.2 Any negligent act or omission by Liberty Holdings.
9.3 Inaccurate or inadequate information obtained from the web site inaccurate information supplied by you.
We are not responsible for any direct or indirect loss or damages that may arise from:
9.4 Any of the events described in this paragraph (no. 2) and the paragraph above (no. 1).
9.5 Your actions or omissions that result in a breach this Agreement.
9.6 Links with other websites over which we cannot control the content of or the products offered on those websites.
9.7 A denial of access to the website should we believe that you are conducting activities that are illegal, abusive, attack the integrity of the site or put Liberty Holdings in disrepute.
9.8 The reliance on the information obtained from this website.
The information contained in this website is not to be construed as either advice or an intermediary service in terms of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act of 2002. Please consult your financial adviser should you require advice.

10. Indemnity


10.1 While Liberty Holdings makes every effort to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date, Liberty Holdings makes no representations or warranties about the suitability of the products that appear, nor about the soundness of the content on the website.
10.2 All information, including products and services or any terms or conditions pertaining to them, is subject to change at any time.
10.3 All calculations made on the website are approximations, are meant as guidelines only and should be confirmed before relying on them.
10.4 Liberty Holdings is not responsible for any defects in, malfunctions of, or inaccuracies in the performance of any calculators used in the calculations.
10.5 All services provided via this website are subject to confirmation at the time of the finalising of any transactions.
Some of our information is derived from external sources. We are not responsible for the incorrect information received from these external sources
 
 
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315 Liberty Properties employees 7 prestigious regional shopping centres 935,901 m² size of Liberty properties retail and commercial portfolio (10,074 million square feet) 83 million estimated number of visitors to our shopping centres in 2010 13 hotels situated throughout the country 3,298 hotel rooms $6,2bn total value of all assets under management - Includes share in listed property fund, Fountainhead Property Trust; share in Growthpoint; and STANLIB assets under management.
 
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How does Liberty go about attracting top talent?
In an effort to address the increasing demand for skills and talented people, Liberty has various talent sourcing methods. These include sourcing from within our internal talent pool, networking with preferred recruitment agencies as well as offering specialist skills programmes such as:

Moago Development Programme

The Moago Development Programme intended to provide a holistic approach to the development and retention of skills in the shopping centre/property management environment, as well as ensure a steady pipeline of the required skills at the right levels and at the right time. In this way, a better employment value proposition is offered to current employees, facilitating a career path within property management.

Actuarial Bursary Programme

Bursaries are granted for full-time study of actuarial science at various tertiary institutions. Applicants must show the ability to innovate and share our passion for people; thus maintaining our competitive advantage.

Successful applicants are expected to do a minimum amount of vacation work during the June and December holidays at the Liberty Head Office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

Bursaries are reviewed after each examination based on the student's academic performance and are renewed annually. All bursaries are granted on merit, but preference is given to black (African, Coloured and Indian) applicants.

Graduate Development Programme

We view our people as our competitive advantage and so provide an environment that is fun, energetic and challenging. We strongly believe in continuous learning and development and like to recognise our staff for their achievements.

Liberty offers a variety of avenues to explore that will facilitate continued growth in your career. We accommodate employees with various levels of knowledge, skills and talents we need to fill various roles. The Graduate Development Programme will provide you with invaluable experience in a number of professional disciplines.

Depending on your qualification and interest you will be matched and placed in one of our business units to kick-start your career in the financial services industry.

Learnership Programme

Liberty is a company operating in the financial services industry and we are committed to the overall growth of South Africa and specifically the industry in which we operate.

Learnerships are vocational education and training programmes. They combine theory with practice and culminate in a qualification that is registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The learner will spend time working under the guidance of a skilled employee or coach as well as spending time in a formal classroom environment learning theory. The learner who successfully completes a Learnership will have a qualification that signals occupational competence that is recognised throughout South Africa.

Training Outside Public Practice (TOPP)

Liberty Holdings Limited (Liberty) is over 50 years old, is the third largest insurer in South Africa and has approximately 6000 employees. Currently our Training Outside of Public Practice ((TOPP) Programme is aimed at creating and increasing the scarce skill of Chartered Accountants within the South African insurance environment.

The Liberty TOPP Programme is a 3 year rotation programme throughout the finance and audit areas of the organisation. It comprises of four core areas of rotation, which includes Internal Audit, Taxation, Financial Accounting and Management Accounting. This programme therefore contributes to the objective of increasing the number of predominantly black Chartered Accountants in South Africa.
What do Liberty look for when recruiting employees?
We look for diverse people who will embrace the Liberty culture and values order to generate a sustainable competitive advantage for the business. We look for people who are passionate about customer service and take responsibility for their actions. Our people must act with integrity, and be professional in their interactions with their colleagues and customers. Lastly, we look for people who enjoy sharing knowledge, are positive, and like to have fun at work.

When recruiting people, we look for the skills they have that could add value to our business. For each position in the business, candidates must have the relevant qualifications and experience and the potential to acquire new skills within a reasonable time.
What technical skills should employees have?
We have diverse career streams within Liberty. People who have an interest in the shopping centre or property management industry firstly need to have excellent customer service skills. Over and above this, depending on the specific role they fulfil, technical knowledge required ranges from administration, finance, and marketing, operations, and human resources knowledge.

People with technical backgrounds such as electrical and air conditioning are also very sought after in the property management environment.
How important are the "softer skills"?
The “softer”, behavioural skills are as important as technical skills. Skills and experience are important, culture fit and the ability to work in teams with other people is essential to ensure success in our business.
Is there room at Liberty for graduates who lack experience?
Yes, Liberty runs a very extensive Graduate programme that equips new Graduates with the necessary foundation in order to excel in his/her role once the programme is completed. The programme includes both theory and practical and by the end of the practical, the graduate has had adequate exposure to be confident in their new role.

Recruiting people without experience is exciting; they bring new ideas, energy, and creativity to the business.
How much training and development do employees receive?
Employees receive extensive training and development. This is also based on business and individual career path needs. In 2009, Liberty spent a total of R25 856 million on staff training. Liberty is working towards aligning its employee training objectives to the relevant Sector Education and Training authority’s targets of ensuring that 85% of employees trained are black and 54% female.

We strive to develop a pool of talent through accelerated development, shadowing and mentoring programmes
Liberty Properties Ltd - an authorised Financial Service Provider in terms of the FAIS Act (Licence no 2409)
 
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