This has to be seen in the context of the company’s broad strategy of Black Economic Empowerment since the holding company is a BEE, JSE listed company.

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The company is 70% Black owned and managed. In terms of company policy with reference to previously disadvantaged individuals (PDIs), a minimum representative level of 75% of the
total personnel complement will be maintained at all times.

This BEE company is premised on an active participative empowerment initiative of which 95% are PDIs.

Our Employment Equity Report and Plan, acknowledged by the Department of Labour, entrenches and advances employee rights and development.

Our Skills Development Plan (developed and actioned by our Skills Development Committee) is focused on employee development and promotion.

Internal and external ISO 9001 / 2000; a Quality Management System, is supplemented by in-service training and upgrading courses.

Performance related incentives empower employees and encourages the desired work ethic.

A share incentive scheme for all personnel is being implemented.

The company has its own registered Provident Fund.