edition 2013/03 30 september 2013
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Edition 2013/03 30 September 2013
27 Jul 1941 – 18 Aug 2013
ANDRIES VAN HEERDEN - CEOFrom time to time we all meet people who eventually make a big impact in our lives.
One such person in my life was Laurie Korsten and I wish to pay tribute to the enormous impact he had on my life and also on many other people’s lives.
I got to know Laurie when I was still a child and over the years our relationship grew to become very special. In the end Laurie was my friend, mentor and business partner.
He was actively involved in the design and establishment of Afrimat. In all of this, I got to know him as a visionary with real integrity.
He had a warm heart for other people and was very generous. His wisdom was an inspiration to all who knew him and he lived in obedience to his Creator and Saviour.
The Board of Directors will miss Laurie’s wisdom and strategic insight.
I will miss his wise advice and his ability to think really big.
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WESTERN CAPE 2013Compiled by Davin GilesI ended off the previous Afrimatters Communication with ...
Today is the start of the greatest days of our life, so much so that I have no doubt we will exceed our budget by 100%.
Well, the weather has thrown everything at us for the month of June. We have experienced wind, rain, hail and sunshine, yet all staff remain positive with a single goal and vision in mind.
Afrimat Western Cape will exceed a PBIT of twenty million rand, for the financial year ending February 2014. Simply put, we need to make in excess of R2 000 000 per month for ten months. So how are we doing?Thanks to your dedication and efforts we are well on track, having achieved a PBIT of R6.3 million YTD for the month of May i.e. an average of R2.1 million per month. Three months down with seven to go...My concerns (which you continually prove me wrong on) are the months of June and July, which are historically our worst winter months in the Western Cape.The sales team are in the process of finalising a number of major projects, some of which you will read about in this edition, which will carry us through the second half of the year.We are seeing a growing culture of teamwork within the Western Cape Business Unit, where all things are possible as we work together.Listening to Miley Cyrus on the radio in the week (it randomly came on before you judge me), the words rang true for the year we are having. I have attached some of the lyrics:
The struggles I’m facingThe chances I’m takingSometimes might knock me down, butNo I’m not breakingI may not know it, butThese are the moments thatI’m gonna remember most, yeahJust gotta keep goin’,
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STEENGROEWE - VRYHEIDSaamgestel deur Jan H.P. Van Heerden.
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And I, I gotta be strongJust keep pushing on, ‘cause
There’s always gonna be another mountainI’m always gonna wanna make it moveAlways gonna be an uphill battleSometimes I’m gonna have to loseAin’t about how fast I get thereAin’t about what’s waitin’ on the other sideIt’s the climb
Take time to enjoy “the climb” and your success, while remaining humble for our good fortunes. We are improving our business daily, with long-term sustainability foremost in our mind.
Die 2.4 diesel Toyota loop nog sterk , lyk vir my ons gaan nog n paar Ferrari’s verby steek.
Op Maandag 27 Augustus 2013 het ‘n unieke gebeurtenis plaasgevind.
Die personeel van Afrimat Beton Produkte se kantoor in Vryheid het besoek gebring aan die steengroewe in Vryheid.
Lancaster PreCast is al sedert 1974/5 werksaam op hierdie terrein. Die doel was om meer begrip te kry rondom die steengroefprosesse asook oor die probleme wat hulle van tyd tot tyd ervaar.
In die foto verduidelik die Steengroefbestuurder, William Ward, aan nege lede van die besoekers wat in die groef aan die gang is. Die MD van Afrimat Aggregate (KZN, FS), Pieter de Wet, kyk toe.
AFRIMAT BETON PRODUKTE BESOEK AFRIMAT AGGREGATE (KZN,FS)
ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
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An Essential Maintenance Management Workshop was held on Friday, 30th and Saturday, 31st August 2013 at the Vryheid Workshops for the Afrimat Aggregates KZN employees and the focus was on improving maintenance within KZN. Feedback from the employees who attended was very positive. The course was well presented and in particular the maintenance simulation game was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The employees were divided into four teams which then had to compile a budget from information supplied by Mr Harold Robinson, the workshop presenter. Each team then had to maintain a mobile jaw crusher for a period of 12 months and keep the crusher running whilst limiting their spending on R&M. The winning team was the team which managed to spend the least amount of money during the 12 month period.
The purpose of the simulated game was to identify how different maintenance tactics can affect the performance of a crusher.
From Left to Right (Back): Jan van der Westhuizen, Arno Swanepoel, Brian Wevell, Morne de Wet, Piet Henning, Piet de Wet, Arno Putter, Harold (Aanbieder), William Warde, Piet (Tyre) de Wet, Johan le Roux.From Left to Right (Middle): Leon Kruger, Mervin Naidoo, Amanda Strauss, Zelna Brits, Dave Oosthuizen, Lucille Botma, Sue Fourie, Ansa le Roux, John le Roux.From Left to Right (Front): Anton Marnewick, Nico Vosloo.
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ACP brought all the Sales ladies and gents together on the 31st of August in Vryheid to find a common goal: how are we going to exceed customer satisfaction? With enthusiasm, discussions were had and very positive suggestions came up and are being implemented. Topics ranged from, how to deal with irate customers, telephone manner, and a host of other operational issues were raised and discussed. It was great to witness how we all have the same problematic issues, but how differently they were solved.
KZN CONCRETE PRODUCTSSALES TEAM GET-TOGETHER
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Lisa - Creditor clerk Vryheid, Karin - Receptionist & PA, Robert - Ready Mix Vryheid, Carol - Ulundi Sales Clerk, Lennie - Mkuze Sales Clerk, Retha - Hluhluwe Sales Clerk, Lucy – Harrismith Sales Clerk, Rebecca – Qwa Qwa Sales Clerk, James – Assistant Manager Qwa Qwa, Ralph – Vryheid Sales Clerk, Vusi – Assistant Manager Mkuze.
THE SALES TEAM COMMITTED THEMSELVES TO A CUSTOMER PROMISE.
We will be polite at all times with customers.
We promise to do everything possible to make the customer feel that they are the only customer.
Will make sure that customers’ needs are met and we will get feedback from ourcustomers to find out what their needs are.
We will always greet with a warm smile.
We will acknowledge every customer.
The service that we provide will be professional, quick, and a pleasantexperience for our customer.
We promise to call our customers back.
We will have the “Power of Yes” attitude. We will by all means possible,try to meet requests that customers have.
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SKILLS DEVELOPMENTPROGRAMME
The second phase of Crusher Fitment, presented by Allan Morrisby as part of the AMDP (Afrimat Management Development Programme) for Learner Foreman took place from 26 – 30 August 2013. The following candidates attended:
The following learners successfully completed the first part of the module:
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the participants for successfully completing the course.
SECOND PHASE OF CRUSHER FITMENT 26-30 AUGUST 2013 AT GLEN DOUGLAS
Johannes Rooi
Victor Mokhoana
Kuipersbult
Kuipersbult
Alwyn Raaths
Erick Lukwe
Klaas Februarie
Stephan le Roux
Buntu Balintulo
Hartebeesfontein
Denver
Denver
Brewelskloof
Palmiet
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Based on the popularity of the Crushing Plant Application Seminar, Metso once again offered another Crushing Plant Application Seminar, the objective being to offer profitable ideas on how to become a low cost producer whilst optimising your plant.
Afrimat was once again invited and the following delegates attended the Application Seminar, which was held at Emperors Palace, Boksburg on 21 August 2013:
METSO APPLICATION SEMINAR
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We wish to thank the participants for investing their time in this Seminar.
Christiaan Nijeboer
Johan Bisschoff
Afrimat Limited
Afrimat Limited
Pierre du Toit
Ignatius Ferreira
Stephan le Roux
Afrimat Contracting International
Afrimat Contracting International
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
LEADERSHIPBy John C. Maxwell. 23 August, 2013. Leadership Wired Blog
… Life is difficult… for everyone… and for some more than others.Acceptance of those truths allows us to take the first steps toward dealing with and possibly changing our reality.
Unfortunately, many of us make life more difficult than it needs to be through our attitudes and actions. Here are some ways that people create barriers to success for themselves:
LIFE IS DIFFICULT – DON’T MAKE IT HARDER FOR YOURSELF
1. Life Is More Difficult for Those Who Stop Growing and LearningAs you know, some people never make the intentional effort to grow. Some think they will grow automatically. Others don’t value growth and hope to progress in life without pursuing it. For such people, life is more difficult than it would be if they were dedicating themselves to continual improvement.
While some people experience greater difficulties in life because they refuse to grow, there are additional kinds of people who create difficulties for themselves: those who become satisfied with their gains and start to plateau.
A few years ago Margaret and I visited the Nobel Museum in Stockholm, Sweden. We spent hours listening to lectures and reading about people who have made a difference in so many lives. Our tour guide shared something with us that day that surprised us. He said very few of the Nobel Prize winners ever did anything significant after they had been recognised for their achievements. I found it hard to believe, but after doing some research I concluded that he was correct. Daniel McFadden, who received the Nobel Prize for Economics in 2000, said, “If you’re not careful, the Nobel Prize is a career-ender. If I allowed myself to slip into it, I’d spend all my time going around cutting ribbons.” Literature winner T. S. Eliot stated it even more strongly: “The Nobel is a ticket to one’s own funeral. No one has ever done anything after he got it.”
Success can have a way of distorting our view of reality. It can make us think we are better than we really are. It can lure us into believing we have little left to learn. It can convince us that we should no longer expect to face and overcome failure. These are dangerous concepts to anyone who wants to keep improving.
How do we fight such ideas? By facing reality. Winning causes people to relax and enjoy the spoils of victory. Do that and you just may coast your way to failure.
2. Life Is More Difficult for Those Who Don’t Think EffectivelyOne of the most striking things that separates people who are successful from those who aren’t is the way they think. I feel so strongly about this I wrote a book about it called,
People who get ahead think differently than those who don’t. They have reasons for doing what they do, and they are continually thinking about what they’re doing, why they’re doing it, and how they can improve.
That doesn’t mean that good thinkers always succeed. No, they make mistakes just like everyone else. But they don’t keep making the same mistakes repeatedly. And that makes a great difference in their lives. Frank Gaines, who was the mayor of Berkeley, California, from 1939 to 1943, explained,
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HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE THINK
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It never bothers me for people to make a mistake if they had a reason for what they did. If they can tell me, “I thought this and reasoned so, and came to that decision,” if they obviously went through a reasonable thought process to get where they did, even if it didn’t turn out right, that’s OK. The ones you want to watch out for are those who can’t even tell you why they did what they did.
We often make life harder for ourselves when we fail to think. A joke I came across years ago describes how many people make a bad situation worse by failing to think things through. It describes the strategies people use when they discover they are riding a dead horse. They try the following:
• Buying a stronger whip• Changing riders• Saying things like, “This is the way we’ve always ridden this horse”• Appointing a committee to study the horse• Arranging a visit to other sites to see how they ride horses• Changing the by-laws to specify that “horses shall not die”• Harnessing several dead horses together for increased speed• Declaring that “no horse is too dead to ride”• Providing additional funding to increase the horse’s performance• Purchasing a product to revitalise the dead horse• Forming a quality circle to find uses for dead horses• Revisiting the performance requirement for horses• Promoting the dead horse to a supervisory position
These ridiculous practices were cited as being used in business, but we can do such things in any area of our lives when we don’t use our heads. Life is filled with plenty of disappointments and heartaches without our adding to the problem.
3. Life Is More Difficult for Those Who Don’t Face RealityPerhaps the people who have the hardest time in life are the ones who refuse to face reality. Author and speaker Denis Waitley says, “Most people spend their entire lives on a fantasy island called ‘Someday I’ll.’” In other words, they think, Someday I’ll do this. Someday I’ll do that. Someday I’ll be rich. They don’t live in the world of reality.
Roots author Alex Haley observed, “Either you deal with what is the reality, or you can be sure that the reality is going to deal with you.” If you want to climb the highest mountain, you can’t expect to do it overnight. You can’t expect to do it unless you’ve been trained in how to climb and gotten into physical condition. And if you try to deny reality and make the climb anyway, you’re going to end up in trouble.
ABET - ADULT BASIC EDUCATION & TRAINING
Certificates were awarded to: Uracia Mngoma, Sydney Butelezi, TreasureBoy Jeza, Thobile Msane,Bongani Baca, Mjikelwa Mkungu, Elizabeth Nyawose, Michael Fynn & Enock Nglobo.
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Life is difficult. But here’s the good news: many of the things you desire to do in life are attainable—if you are willing to face reality, know your starting place, count the cost of your goal, and put in the work. Don’t let your real situation discourage you. Everyone who got where they are, started where they were.
Adapted from Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn
Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) is the general conceptual foundation towards life long learning and development, comprising of knowledge, skills and attitudes required for social, economic and political participation and transformation applicable to a range of contexts.
A number of Afrimat KZN employees attended ABET courses (various levels) and were awarded with their certificates. The employees thoroughly enjoyed this training and would like to enrol in more courses.
Compiled by Dalene Marais.
SCOTTBURGH QUARRY
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Certificates were awarded to: P.M. Twala, M.O. Mathabela, M.B. Zungu, P.B. Ntshangase, B.E. Vilakazi, & C.N. Ndwandwe. Facilitator: S. Dlamini & the Manager: W.H. Lemmon-Warde.
VRYHEID QUARRY
Certificates were awarded to: Absalon Mathenjwa, Xolani Ngubo, Frank Ndlela, Solomon Nkosi, Andries Mathenjwa
AFRIMAT CENTRAL WORKSHOPSIn Vryheid
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FREE STATE
Certificates were awarded to: Front: Octovia Ngema, Phumaphi Ntombela, Khangeleni Shangase.Back: Patrick Dlamini, Sandile Mncube, Petros Buthelezi, Nkanyiso Ngema, and Dora Zulu with the Facilitator: Andile Dlamini.
UMFOLOZI QUARRY
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CERTIFICATES WERE AWARDED TO:
SURNAME COMPLETION DATELEVEL
HARRISMITH
QWA QWA
K.D. Tsotetsi M.J. Motahane
P.J. Tshabalala
K.P. Mphuthi M.L. Qaba
T.W. Mokoena
K.S. Motahane
L.J. Foka
L.P. Moleko
O.D. Mokoena
S.A. Mkhonza
Sibaya Steven Vusi
Mosia Dog Vincent
D.A. Mkhwanazi
N4 Mechanical
N3 Mechanical
November 2013
April 2014
S.S. Gambu
Ntsebe Kgopotso Daniel
N.P. Motaung
N3 Mechanical August 2013
BURSARY AWARD SCHEMEFree State 2013
Compiled by Dalene Marais.
After consultation with the DMR Free State Region, Afrimat approached Maluti FET College to identify eight students who are either coming from needy families or are orphans who live in the Harrismith and Qwa Qwa areas and who cannot afford to pay their tuition fees.
As a result bursaries were awarded to eight students on February 2013 and the bursaries will last until they finish their studies. From the feedback we received, it seems that all the students are studying very hard. The students are:
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT HARRISMITH & QWA QWA
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November 2013
April 2014
August 2013
SURNAME COMPLETION DATELEVEL
Nyambose Mantshadi
Qaba Thato
L3 Civil Engineering
N4 Mechanical
November 2014
November 2013
Nkhabu Tefo Percy
Moloi Moeketsi Gabriel L5 Civil Engineering August 2013
Motlatla Seapi Shirley L3 Civil Engineering April 2014
L3 Civil Engineering November 2014
With the students in the photo are Mr. Anton Marnewick - Quarry Manager,Sbonelo Dlamini - HR Development & Themba Duze - General Manager, Sustainability, KZN & Free State.
Success is to be measured not so muchby the position that one has reached in life
as by the obstacles whichhe has overcome while trying to succeed.
Booker T. Washington
Afrimat recently appointed two interns at our Worcester office - one in the Human Resource office and one in our Training office. Our candidate for the HR office is:
He finished his National Human Resource Diploma at Boland College in 2012 and started working at our offices as an intern on the 6 August 2012.
He has been a real asset to the Human Resource department. He would like to further his studies in the direction of Law.
In his own words “Afrimat has a great working atmosphere and I gained a lot of experience while working here.
Though my time is coming to an end I would like to continue working for this excellent company.”
She is busy finishing her Legal Secretary Diploma which she is obtaining through Northlink College and is doing her in-service training with us.
She started working here in August 2013 and has been a real asset to the training department.
Welcome to the Afrimat family, hope you have come to stay!
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WESTERN CAPEInternships
Compiled by Alison Marone.
DESMONDO GOEDEMAN
ANTHEA ADAMS
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The following candidates successfully completed training and some completed courses in their respective fields.
They were able to obtain further knowledge and gain more experience. With this being said they should be congratulated for their efforts and determination.
INTERNSHIPSCONGRATULATIONS
Training Course presented by NOSA
Afrimat Aggregates KZN (Pty) Ltd
Afrimat Aggregates Operations (Pty) Ltd
Khulekani Mdluli
Krieger W
Cloete S
12 – 23 Aug 2013
26 Aug– 6 Sept 2013
26 Aug – 6 Sept 2013
Basic sampling and Testing Course
Samtrac for Mining
Samtrac for Mining
TRAINING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED BY CANDIDATESDe Kop
Jermaine Vaughan
Emmanuel Masondo
Siwendu N
Fisher F
2 – 13 Sept 2013
12 – 23 Aug 2013
26 Aug – 6 Sept 2013
26 Aug – 6 Sept 2013
Inhouse Basic welding Practical Course
Basic sampling and Testing Course
Samtrac for Mining
Samtrac for Mining
BLASTING PRACTICES – THIRD PHASE (ROCKBREAKING) SURFACE EXCAVATIONS PRESENTED BY XTRACT
Candidates who obtained Rockbreaking certificates
Floris Fisher Jaco Roberts
SHORT COURSE EXAMINE AND MAKE SAFE (HEALTH AND SAFETY)26 – 29 August At Glen Douglas Dolomite
Shaun Coad Katlego Nelson Jones
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An Occupational Health and Safety Representative Course was recently held at Eikenhof from 12 – 16 August 2013.
SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE COURSE 2013
Compiled by Alison Marone.
GLEN DOUGLAS DOLOMITE (PTY) LTDThembi Pebe Herry Ruele
Wiseman Nyakambi Siphiwe Mahlungu
Abel Mgomezulu Colbert Bam
Tobias Salakuvunyelwa
Sandile Sango Peter Sentso
Frank Thusi Shadrack Mashamaite
THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE COURSE WERE AS FOLLOW:
ANGER MANAGEMENT: ANGER ISSUES AND TYPES OF ANGERAnger is a natural part of the human condition, but it isn’t always easy to handle. And when people don’t handle it well, the harm they do can be both visible and invisible.
Some people mask their anger. Others explode with rage. For still others, anger is a chronic condition, a habit of resentment that surfaces over and over again.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCEAn important aspect at work
Compiled by Dawid Swart.
by Kate Barcus Miller, M.A.
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ANGER AVOIDANCE:These people don’t like anger much. Some are afraid of their anger, or the anger of others. Too often the result is that they are walked over by others.
Anger Sneaks never let others know they are angry. Anger Sneaks can look hurt and innocent and often ask, “Why are you getting mad at me?” They gain a sense of control over their lives when they frustrate others.
This type of anger occurs when someone feels irrationally threatened by others. They have poor judgment because they confuse their own feelings with those of others. They see their own anger in the eyes and words of their friends, mates, and co-workers. This leaves them (and everyone around them) confused.
People with sudden anger are like thunderstorms on a summer day. They zoom in from nowhere, blast everything in sight, and then vanish. They say and do things they later regret, but by then it’s too late to take them back.
People who need a lot of attention or are very sensitive to criticism often develop this style of anger. Raging against others to hide shame doesn’t work very well. They usually end up attacking the people they love. They continue to be oversensitive to insults because of their poor self-image. Their anger and loss of control only makes them feel worse about themselves.
This anger is planned. People who use this anger usually know what they are doing. Their goal is to get what they want by threatening or overpowering others. This may work for a while, but this usually breaks down in the long run. People don’t like to be bullied and eventually they figure out ways to escape or get back at the bully.
Some people want or need the strong feelings that come with anger. They pick fights just to get high on anger. And, since they need intensity, their anger takes on an all-or-nothing pattern that creates more problems than it solves.
THERE ARE 10 ANGER STYLES:
SNEAKY ANGER:
PARANOID ANGER:
SUDDEN ANGER:
SHAME-BASED ANGER:
DELIBERATE ANGER:
ADDICTIVE ANGER:
Anger can become a bad habit. Habitually angry people gain predictability. They always know what they feel. Life may be lousy but it is known, safe, and steady. However, they get trapped in their anger and it runs their lives. They can’t get close to the people they love because their anger keeps them away.
Some people think they have a right to be angry when others have broken a rule. That makes the offenders bad, evil, wicked, and sinful. They have to be scolded, maybe punished. They fail to understand people who are different from themselves. They often have rigid ways of thinking and doing things. Another problem with this anger style is crusading - attacking every problem or difference of opinion with moral anger when compromise or understanding might be better.
Hate is a hardened anger. It is a nasty anger style that happens when someone decides that at least one other person is totally evil or bad. Hate starts as anger that doesn’t get resolved. Then it becomes resentment, and then a true hatred that can go on indefinitely. Haters can’t let go or get on with life. They become bitter and frustrated and their lives become mean, small and narrow.
difficult to use well until you learn how. It is a real help though, as long as you don’t get trapped in any of the anger styles aforementioned. People who use anger well have a healthy or “normal” relationship with their anger. They think of anger in the following characteristic ways:
• Anger is a normal part of life• Anger is an accurate signal of real problems in a person’s life• Angry actions are screened carefully; you needn’t automatically get angry just because you could• Anger is expressed in moderation so there is no loss of control• The goal is to solve the problems, not just to express anger• Anger is clearly stated in ways that others can understand• Anger is temporary. It can be relinquished once an issue is resolved• When you practice good anger skills, you never need to use your anger as an excuse. You can take responsibility for what you say and do, even when you are mad.
The more you know about your personal anger style(s), the more control you will have over your life. You can learn to let go of excessive anger and resentment.
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MORAL ANGER:
HATE:
ANGER IS A TRICKY EMOTION,
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ONE-ON-ONE WITHANTON BARNARDNAME: Anton Barnard
POSITION: Regional Manager Eastern Cape.
DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: 17 June 2007
DATE OF BIRTH: 15 October 1965
FAMILY DETAILS: Married to Gail, a daughter Helen (15) and a son Rhys (12).
FAVOURITE FOOD: Pizza (a good one), curry made by myself, and not enough space for the rest.
FAVOURITE DRINK: Ginger Beer
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WON A MILLION RAND:Just one million? Invest in my children’s future and donate some of it to my church.
FAVOURITE MOVIE: The Hunt for Red October (Sean Connery).
FAVOURITE ANIMAL: Jack and Charlie at home (Jack Russell and Golden Labrador).
FAVOURITE TV PROGRAMME: Sports Channel
DREAM CAR: Isuzu 2006 Double Cab.
DREAM HOLIDAY DESTINATION: 1 year overseas trip with family.
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HOBBIES: Squash, hunting, fishing and camping.
PET HATE: Going to a meeting knowing it is a waste of time even before it has started.
HOW DO YOU LIKE TO SPEND YOUR SPARE TIME: With family.
TELL US ANYTHING ABOUT YOU: I am passionate in my faith in the Lord, my family and working for Afrimat.
“WERP JOU BROOD OP DIE WATER, EENDAG KRY JY DIT TERUG” (1).Eendag sien die arm seun, wat van deur tot deur goedjies verkoop om skoolgeld bymekaar te maak, hy het net ‘n enkele, klein muntstukkie in sy sak. Geen geld nie en hy is honger, vertel Neil Verwey, sendeling in Japan, vir ons die storie. Hy besluit hy gaan by die volgende deur kos vra. ‘n Pragtige, jong vrou maak die deur oop en die seun se moed begewe hom. Hy vra net ‘n bietjie water om te drink. Die vrou dink, die seun lyk vir haar honger. Sy bring vir hom ‘n groot glas melk. Stadig, lekker drink hy die glas leeg. “Wat kos dit?” vra hy. Sy antwoord: “Dit kos niks. Dit het vir my gelyk jy het meer nodig as net ‘n glas water.” “Dan sê ek uit die diepte van my hart, dankie,” sê die seun. Toe Robert Kelly daardie huis verlaat voel hy nie net fisies verkwik nie, maar sy geloof in die Here en in sy medemens is sterker. Hy was op die punt om sy moeilike lewenstryd prys te gee.
Baie jare later word daardie selfde jong vrou ernstig siek. Die plaaslike dokters is raad op. Hulle stuur haar na ‘n groot stadshospitaal toe. Spesialiste word ingeroep om haar seldsame kwaal te diagnoseer. Dr. Robert Kelly word ook ingeroep. Toe hy die naam van die dorp, waarvandaan die plattelandse pasiënt kom, hoor, kom daar ‘n vreemde lig in sy oë. Hy staan dadelik op en gaan na haar kamer toe. Hy herken haar dadelik. Hy neem hom voor om vir haar sy bes te doen en geen koste te ontsien nie.
DIE BELEGGINGPrediker 11 : 1 -6
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Na ‘n lang stryd, word sy beter en herstel vinnig. Dr. Kelly gee opdrag, die rekening moet na hom vewys word, voor dit aan haar besorg word.
Na ontvangs van die rekening is die vrou bang om dit oop te maak. Sy vrees, dit gaan ‘n groot deel van haar reeds skrale lewensinkomste opeis. Eindelik maak sy dit oop en kyk verslae na die groot bedrag onder aan die staat. Dan lees sy die woorde wat Dr. Kelly ingeskryf en onderteken het. “Ten volle betaal met ‘n glas melk,” gevolg deur sy handtekening: “Dr. Robert Kelly.” Met betraande oë buig sy dankbaar haar kop:
“Dankie, Here, dat U liefde en goedheid steeds deur menseharte en mensehande vloei.”
Deur Manie Colyn“Here, vandag belê ek goed doen in ’n ander se lewe.”
Afrimat Worcester se groot welsynsprojek is die plaaslike HOUSE OF HOPE.
Hierdie “huis” is die groot plaashuis op ons plaas De Mond, geleë langs die Breërivier. Hier word mishandelde, hawelose vrouens en ook vrouens wat slagoffers van verkagters is met hulle kinders gehuisves en weer opgebou.
Die HOUSE OF HOPE leuse is “Restoring hope for the hopeless”.
HOUSE OF HOPE maak staat op donasies en skenkings van individue en besighede om te oorleef. Hulle ontvang ook geld van die Lotto. Die hele projek is die droom van die Bestuurder, Sonja du Toit. Aanvanklik is die huis gerestoureer en die tuin skoongemaak. Later is die verouderde rioolstelsel en tenks ook vervang. Mooi groot inligtingsborde met die logo en slagspreuk en die woorde, “Ondersteun deur Afrimat” is laat maak en geïnstalleer by die toegangsroetes na die plaas. Daar woon tans dertien vrouens en ses kinders.
Die jaarvergadering het op Maandagaand, 2 September, plaasgevind en Frans Conradie het dit op uitnodiging bygewoon. Frans is gemoeid met die reëlings vir die instandhouding van die geboue in opdrag en goedkeuring van Davin Giles.
’n Oorsig is gegee van HOUSE OF HOPE se bedrywighede die afgelope jaar asook hul geouditeerde finansiële state en die nuwe bestuurslede vir die nuwe jaar is voorgestel.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTHOUSE OF HOPE - WORCESTERFrans Conradie - Senior Buyer.
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Die Bestuur het hul innige dank aan almal wat op vrywillige basis dienste lewer en betrokke is met die “opbou” van die inwoners, uitgespreek en hul voorgestel.
‘n Geraamde sertifikaat van waardering is met groot trots en waardering deur Frans namens Afrimat ontvang. Groot dank is uitgespreek teenoor Afrimat, die grootse donateur, met die beskikbaarstelling van die huis op ‘n stadium wat HOUSE OF HOPE dringend nuwe akkomodasie moes kry.
Frans sê, “Hier het ek gesien en ondervind hoe sterk mense se geloof in ons Hemelse Vader is. Hierdie mense het letterlik niks op die aarde behalwe hulle geloof en hoop in die Here nie. Dit is hulle gebede en die van ander wat hulle deurdra en waarop die Here so mildelik vir hulle voorsien.
Hierdie mense leef werklik in die Here se teenwoordigheid en genade elke dag en hulle is baie gelukkige mense en hanteer hulle slegte omstandighede met ‘n glimlag.
Hierdie ondervinding het my aan die hart gegryp en opnuut laat besef hoe ondankbaar en ontevrede ons altyd is met ons omstandighede en gedurig mor en kla oor alles.
Dit het my ook weereens laat besef dat wêreldsgoed niks beteken nie en ek is dankbaar vir die geleentheid om hier betrokke te kan wees”.
Davin Giles (regs) oorhandig die geraamde sertifikaat aan Frans Conradie (links).
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NEWS on our previous article about this project is that we are glad to report that this project (done in conjunction with the Big Five Municipality, Afrimat KZN, Department of Agriculture and Ifihlile), is progressing well.
All the areas have been planted and fenced. All areas have been equipped with tanks on stands as well as piping and portable pumps. The Distillation Plant has been installed and awaits the first harvest. Mr Themba Duze is to be congratulated for the successful implementation and on-going monitoring of this project.
Mr. Duze has been involved from inception as LED Manager at Big Five Municipality to his current role as Manager Sustainability KZN.
Afrimat undertook to build an ablution block for the Ashburton Primary School in Pietermaritzburg. However, the sports fields had to be moved and fenced off before any building could start.
PHASE 1 of the project, which entailed levelling and fencing off of the sports field was completed in October 2012. The grassing of the field was undertaken by DHL and their partners while Afrimat supplied and erected the fence.
In addition, Panasonic came onboard and donated a photocopier machine with a full service contract to the school.
MNQOBOKAZI ESSENTIAL OILS PROJECT
PIETERMARITZBURG - ABLUTION BLOCK
An update on the project in Hluhluwe.
Ashburton Primary School.
Phase 2, which entails an ablution block with 10 toilets, was completed in July 2013.
Compiled by Dalene Marais.
On Mandela Day, contribute 67 minutes of your time towards the global movement for good.On Mandela Day (18 July 2013), people around the world are encouraged to spend at least 67 minutes doing something positive for their communities in honour of the 67 years that Nelson Mandela spent fighting for social justice and a free, democratic South Africa.
MANDELA DAY DONATIONAfrimat Readymix (Cape) (Pty) Ltd.
This year, Afrimat Readymix (Cape) (Pty) Ltd. decided to assist at LOFOB (League of Friends for the Blind) for our 67 minutes.
LOFOB is an NGO based in Grassy Park, Cape Town, providing a wide range of independence development services to partially sighted and blind people.
The team decided to give the residents of LOFOB a small treat and made up cake boxes for tea time for the elderly and provided party packs for the kids.
Great appreciation was shown by the LOFOB residents. It is always rewarding to see smiling faces.
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Afrimat Team preparing cake boxes.
Afrimat Team distributing the cake boxes to the elderly and kids.
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Dear Michelle, Joanne and fellow colleagues at Afrimat.
Won Life would like to say a big thank you for donating such a generous gift of food to the Won Life Early Learning Centre. Your donation will help us to ensure that little tummies are kept full each day at school.
Kind regards,Lindsay Pietersen, Pam Render and the Won Life teamwww.wonlife.org.za
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION!A Thank You to Michelle Sturrock - Western Cape Internal Sales.
WINTER COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSISTANCE DRIVE - FISANTEKRAAL
Majority of rural and previously disadvantaged schools are in desperate need of assistance from their community and local companies with regards to Education and Basic Health.AFRIMAT made a significant impact in the community by performing eye tests on learners from a local school, whose parents might not have the means to access an optometrist.With the sponsorship from AFRIMAT, optometrists performed eye screening and testing on a total of 253 learners at Skansdam Primary School. After performing the tests, three children were identified as being in need of prescription spectacles and received them free of charge. These learners were given the opportunity to improve their schoolwork, sport performance and general quality of life. By seeing a better and brighter future, they can now develop to their full potential.
We want to thank AFRIMAT for helping us make a difference!!!
AMT Community Development managed and facilitated this outreach project.
AFRIMAT SUPPORTING THEIR COMMUNITY!
SKANSDAM EYE TESTINGCompiled by Theresa Snyman.
Some excited learners from Skansdam Primary School with Theresa Snyman, CSI co-ordinator for Afrimat.
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ONE-ON-ONE WITHPIET SWARTZNAME: Piet Swartz
POSITION: Sales Consultant
MAIN ACTIVITY IN COMPANY: Sales Aggregates
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: 11 March 1959 - Villiersdorp Western Province.
FIRST JOB EVER: Department of Water Affairs.
SIZE OF FIRST PAY PACKET IN RANDS: R105 per month.
FIRST JOB WITH PRESENT GROUP: Orders Co-ordinator(Malans Group).
PROFESSIONAL BEST ACHIEVEMENT: Completion of my 1st year IMM Marketing.
BEST ADVICE GIVEN: Ask the right questions for the right answers.
THE PERSON WHO HAS THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE:My Mother (May God bless her).
THE PERSON WHO HAS THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR CAREER:Louisa Josephine.
THE PERSON YOU WOULD MOST LIKE TO MEET: Denzil Washington.
BUSINESS PERSON WHO HAS IMPRESSED YOU: Cyril Ramaposa.
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PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE: Today is but a memory.
BIGGEST EVER OPPORTUNITY: To have a chance to complete a Marketing Diploma.
BIGGEST EVER DISAPPOINTMENT: A difficult one.
HOPE FOR THE FUTURE: To be National Branding & Marketing Manager.
FAVOURITE READING: Not a reader.
FAVOURITE TV PROGRAMME: National Geographic Wild.
FAVOURITE FOOD AND DRINK: My wife’s Curry and Rice / Rooibos Tea Black.
FAVOURITE MUSIC: Blues / Randy Crawford.
FAVOURITE WEBSITE: WAYN (Where are you now).
HOBBIES: Boxing
PETS (BREED AND NAMES): A boxer called Rambo.
MISCELLANEOUS DISLIKES: People without a sense of humour.(Life is too Short).
FAVOURITE OTHER SA COMPANY: Anglo American Platinum Limited.
FAVOURITE FOREIGN COMPANY: Coca Cola.
FAMILY DETAILS: I got married to Louisa Josephine on 11 November 1983. We have 4 beautiful children called Natasha (33yrs), William (30yrs), LeRoy (27yrs) and Laurin (17yrs).
FAVOURITE RESTAURANTS / HANGOUTS: Mike’s Kitchen.
FAVOURITE THING TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME: Spending some quality time with my four grandchildren.
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Workshop Assistant at Afrimat Aggregates Eastern Cape, was chosen to represent Eastern Province Amateur Urban Team.
Afrimat wishes Danino all the best with the tournament of the Southern Region in Saldanha.
The Tournament took place from 1 to 7 Sept 2013.
I was born and bred in Rustenburg and I am the first born from a family of four. After finishing matric, I went to Pretoria to start my studies at the University of South Africa (UNISA) where I obtained my Mining Engineering Diploma.
As an ambitious, energetic and focused young guy, I started my career with Anglogold Ashanti
as a Learner with the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) (P1 and P2) student for a year. I then moved to Port Elizabeth to join the Afrimat family as an Intern Mining Engineer in September 2012. I was very happy to join the Afrimat Team because I believed that this is where my skills and abilities could be utilised and developed.
I would like to thank Afrimat Aggregates EC for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime by joining this team and being one of them, giving me a job where I love to work, like the people, can contribute and can’t wait to get to work. Afrimat is a working place that would afford me an opportunity to explore and unleash my potential in a field that I enjoy most.
Researcher Thomas Veatch says a joke becomes funny when we expect one outcome and another happens. When a joke begins, our minds are already anticipating what’s going to happen and how it’s going to end. When the joke goes in an unexpected direction, our thoughts and emotions suddenly have to switch gears.
Danino Ketchim,
Katlego Jones,
ACHIEVEMENTS - PE
LAUGHTER AND THE BRAINThe RIFA Times - Reliable Information for Assmang (RIFA).
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We experience this sudden shift in direction as hilarious. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict.
Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humour lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert.
Explosive laughter is similar to what happens during an emotional hijack.
Emotional hijacking takes place in an instant and by the time it is over a lot of damagecould have been caused. Goleman calls this eruption an “amygdala hijack.” The amygdala is the centre of the brain that controls this response.
It can respond irrationally, and also destructively. “When Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear, it was a very bad business decision - it cost him $3 million. It was an amygdala hijack.”
Ways to prevent emotional hijacking are to move away from the situation, to slowly count to ten, to name the emotion you are experiencing or to think about something else.
EMOTIONAL HIJACK
Only by being aware of our emotional state and our reactions to stress in our lives can we hope to manage stress and maintain good health.
A high level of emotional intelligence directly correlates to a positive attitude and happier outlook on life.
Understanding the needs, feelings, and responses of those we care about leads to stronger and more fulfilling relationships.
When we can discern people’s emotions and empathise with their perspective, it’s mucheasier to resolve conflicts or possibly avoid them before they start.
WHY IS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCEIMPORTANT?PHYSICAL HEALTH
MENTAL WELL-BEING
RELATIONSHIPS
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
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Higher emotional intelligence helps us to be stronger internal motivators, which can reduce procrastination, increase self-confidence, and improve our ability to focus on a goal.
The ability to understand what motivates others, relate in a positive manner, and to build stronger bonds with others in the workplace inevitably makes those with higher emotional intelligence better leaders.
SUCCESS
LEADERSHIP
The concept of emotional intelligence has become a very hot topic of psychological research in recent years, especially in regards to how it affects today’s workforce.
Businesses are essentially people, so anything that impacts the effectiveness of people’s minds also impacts the businesses they run or work for. In fact, many experts now believe that a person’s emotional intelligence quotient (EQ) may be more important than their IQ and is certainly a better predictor of success, quality of relationships, and overall happiness.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
InterpersonalAwareness
CommitmentDecisionMaking
Empathy
Self-Esteem
Motivation
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DRIVER OF THE MONTH
THE BEST OF LUCK TO BRIAN SAAYMANI would like to take this opportunity to wish Brian Saayman (Transport supervisor, Worcester) all the best with his studies, he is starting from this year.Brian is doing his B. Comm – logistics degree through UNISA. Brian is a real inspiration to what can be achieved with hard work.Well done Brian!
TRANSPORTCompiled by Dawie Schroeder.
AUGUSTUS: LEON OELOFSELeon Oelofse was die wenner van Afrimat Transport se Drywerskompetisie vir die maand van Augustus.
Leon is op ‘n 17m semi en het ‘n omset van R150 000 gedoen vir Aug. Mooi so Leon, bou so voort!
Baie geluk Leon!
JULIE: ENRICO BOBBEJEEEnrico Bobbejee was die wenner van Afrimat Transport se Drywerskompetisie vir die maand van Julie.
Enrico werk nou 8 maande by Afrimat en het uitstekend gevorder in die tyd.
Baie geluk!
SAFETY TRAININGCompiled by Alison Marone.
EXAMINE AND MAKE SAFE – SURFACE MINES & QUARRIES (HEALTH & SAFETY).
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MEDICLINIC WORCESTER
Afrimat Transport speel ‘n groot rol in die oprig en bou van die nuwe Mediclinic Hospitaal in Worcester. Drie huise is gesloop deur Afrimat masjienerie en Afrimat is tans besig met die uitgrawings vir die groot betonblaaie. Afrimat Readymix sal die beton hiervoor verskaf. Daar gaan ‘n nuwe deel wat uit ‘n dubbelverdieping bestaan, gebou word. Daarna gaan die ou gedeelte herbou word in ‘n nuwe dubbelverdieping.
Afrimat sal al die sand, klip en beton asook al die geel masjienerie verskaf.
Hierdie is weereens ‘n goeie voorbeeld van die omvattende diens wat Afrimat aan sy kliënte bied!
The Examine and Make Safe Surface Mines & Quarries short Course, presented by Xtract Training Service SA (Pty) Ltd took place from 22 – 25 July 2013 at Glen Douglas.
Compiled by Dawie Schroeder.
SAFETY TRAINING – AFRIMAT READYMIX (CAPE) (PTY) LTD.
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Afrimat Readymix (Cape) has embarked on a safety awareness programme at our Readymix Plants.
This training is considered as a refresher training for our employees on how to promote a safe working environment at the Readymix Plants.
Additional focus has been placed on the following:
• Safe Work Procedure• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments• Environmental Awareness• Safety Policies• Quality Management and Control• Operations Management – Sales and Logistics Functions
The following candidates participated in this course.
Congratulations to everyone who successfully completed the Examine and Make Safe – Surface Mines and Quarries Course.
D.J. Oosthuizen
W.H. Lemon
Afrimat Aggregates (KZN) (Pty) Ltd.
Warden Afrimat Aggregates (KZN) (Pty) Ltd.
N.M.R. Matumba
J.A. van der Westhuizen
Afrimat Contracting International
Afrimat Aggregates (KZN) (Pty) Ltd.
Safety Demonstrations by Alf Stadler.
Compiled by Tania Hendricks.
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MY PROFILECompiled by Piet Swartz.
Born in Mosselbay on 14 May 1961. He attended school in Albertinia and passed Grade Nine.Andries got married to Magrietta in 1986 and they have three children Katrine, Leeanne Louise and Jeandre Molen.
Born in Brakpan Transvaal on 2 June 1961. Hermanus matriculated at die Hoërskool Die Hoëveld and studied at Landbouskool Morgenzon.
Andries joined Afrimat in March 2006 as a Loader Operator. He has been living in Stanford since 1989. His hobbies are metal- woodwork and mechanical.
Andries is very happy being a Loader Operator.
He got married to Magda Elizabeth in 1985 and they have two children Elisma and Richard.
In September 1999 he started as a truck driver at Hermanus Readymix Concrete (Prima Readymix). He was promoted to Despatch Clerk at Caledon Quarry and later to Quarry Foreman for Stanford Quarry.
He lives in Fisherhaven and his hobbies are metal- woodwork and mechanical.
He would like to become a Mine Manager.
Position: Loader Operator
Operation: Stanford Quarry - Stanford
Position: Quarry Foreman
Operation: Stanford Quarry - Stanford
ANDRIES MULLER
HERMANUS GILBERTMARAIS
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Born in University Estate Woodstock on 11 August 1974. She matriculated at Fairbairn College in 1993. She was the co-owner of a fish shop and joined the Malans
Group in October 2005 as a Sales Consultant. She is a widower and lives with her daughter Claudia in Goodwood. She is the youngest of her siblings. One of her brothers is a Pilot with SA Air Force and the other Manager at Coca Cola in Ethiopia. She is well-known in the company for her espetadas (a Portuguese delicacy). She would like to become a Marketing Consultant within the next two years.
Position: Sales Consultant
Operation: Tygervalley
MARLENE SANTOS DE CASTRO
Born in Hottentots Holland Hospital Somerset West on 28 March 1979. Matriculated at Worcester Gymnasium and obtained a Medical Assistant’s certificate at Paarl
Technical College. After returning from London England she joined Prima RMC in 2006 as a receptionist and was promoted to Sales Consultant in 2008 for Afrimat aggregates.She is very creative, family orientated and enjoys socialising with friends. She loves her Dachshund, Shelby. Her aim is to stay loyal to Afrimat by using her knowledge and skills in benefiting the company in co-ordinating social events.
Position: Sales Consultant
Operation: Tygervalley
MICHELLE LOUISESTURROCK
Born in Bishop Lavis on 7 December 1983.She matriculated at Bellville South High School. She joined Malans Quarries in 2007 as a receptionist and
was promoted to Sales Consultant in 2008. She loves dogs and lives with her mother. She would like to become an Administration Manager.
Position: Sales Consultant
Operation: Tygervalley
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He is married to Christine and lives in Rawsonville. They have three children Ricus, Shaun and Michelle. He worked for Impala Platinum Rustenburg for 16 years underground.
In 2007 he joined Prima Klipbrekers as a Mobile Crusher Supervisor and then as a Quarry manager for Brewelskloof for Afrimat Aggregates. He loves a game of golf and also fishing.
His next step is to be in a senior management position.
Born in Sheffield - England on 3 March 1958. His parents immigrated to South Africa when he was only six months old. He matriculated at Kearsney College and earned a Mining Diploma from the Chamber of Mines (Mine Overseers Certificate of Competence).
Born in Worcester on 23 June 1968. She attended school at Worcester Secondary.Joined Afrimat 2010 as a Cleaner at Worcester Regional Office. She was recently promoted to first ever Female Quarry Plant Operator. She is the proud operator of an
International Eagle Watertruck.
She married Rushdi Solomons in 1996 and they have two daughters Rugaya and Raesha. She loves to work with people and would like to become a Quarry Supervisor.
Position: Mine Manager
Operation: Brewelskloof - Worcester
Position: : Watertruck Operator
Operation: Brewelskloof - Worcester
MICHAEL JOHN COAD
MUNEEBAH SOLOMON
Photo on the Left;Muneebah is proud to be the operator of this International Eagle Watertruck.
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Frits was born in Gouda, Netherlands on 8 March 1949. He graduated at the Hengelo Technicon in Holland as
a ‘Weg en waterbouwkunde’ graduate in 1972. However, he was interested in the “natte waterbouw” i.e. building canals, dykes, bridges and sluices, etc.
He married Betsie in 1973 and from the marriage four children were born. He is now the proud grandfather of seven grandchildren.
Frits emigrated to South Africa together with his brother and their wives in 1974. They landed in the “Fairsky” (ship) at Tablebay harbour on the 18 June 1974.
He adds that it is a blessing from the Lord that their families grew from four to thirty people since their arrival in South Africa. They settled in Parow and Frits was employed by The Divisional Council of the Cape in the Geometric Desig Office. He was involved in the construction of Baden Powell Drive from Swartklip to the N2. He joined the Parow Municipality in 1975, and one of his projects was the design and construction of “Welgelegen” north of Panorama.
In 1984 he joined Rohr Roads as Logistics Manager which involved transport, concrete yard, buying and tender material prices. He worked there for 15 years and after the liquidation of Rohr Roads he joined Superway. In 2000 Frits was employed by Malans Group as Distribution Manager.
His greatest challenge with Afrimat was the smooth changeover to the Winbridge system and the combined Sales Office and quoting desk at Tygervalley.
Position: Internal Sales and Distribution Manager (Western Cape)
Operation: Tygervalley
JEAN FRÉDÉRIC (FRITS)RAIMOND
NEW APPOINTMENTSWigert Annandale has been appointed as Branch Manager for Hluhluwe. We want to wish you a big welcome Wigert!
WIGERT ANNANDALE
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PROMOTIONSHennie Bester has been promoted from the Plant Supervisor role in Hermanus to the Sales Representative position. He will service the Overberg area clients for Afrimat Readymix (Cape) (Pty) Ltd.
Our best wishes accompany him within his new portfolio.
Bossie has joined the Afrimat Readymix Team as of 1st September 2013. He will perform the role of the “Regional Operations Manager” and service the Boland area. Bossie will be managing three Readymix operations, namely: Worcester, Robertson and Touwsrivier.
Well done and good luck with your new portfolio.
Congratulations to Erick Lukwe on his promotion to Trainee Junior Foreman effective 1 August 2013.
Erick was employed on 8 March 2006 as a Jaw Operator and was later promoted to Control room Operator. Afrimat would like to wish Erick well with his new endeavours.
CONGRATULATIONS TO HENNIE BESTER!
CONGRATULATIONS TO BOSHOFF MULLER(BOSSIE)
CONGRATULATIONS TO ERICK LUKWE
Mariëtte Swart is aangestel as Groep Rekenmeester by die Tyger-Vallei kantoor vanaf 1 Februarie 2013. Sy het in 2009 as GR (SA) gekwalifiseer.
Sy het haar klerkskap by RSM Betty & Dickson voltooi en is daarna na HomeChoice as finansiële rapporterings rekenmeester.
Mariëtte is getroud met Hanrick, wat ook ‘n finansiële agtergrond het. Sy is ‘n groot ondersteuner van die Blou Bulle.
MARIËTTE SWART
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ITBS team is busy with Financial & Maintenance system implementations in KZN and Readymix Western Cape.
Lucille Bothma is responsible for all the financial modules: GL, AR, AP, CASHBOOK & SALES.
Liz Munro, Sue Fourie and Pierre Marais are responsible for the Maintenance System implementation.
Juanita Davids does the Overview on the understanding of an ERP System and the basics of logging on, logging off, moving around and searching in Accpac.
CURRENT ITBS PROJECTS IN KZN & READYMIX WESTERN CAPE
ITBS PROJECTSCompiled by Arnel Hanekom.
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CASUAL DAY INITIATIVE
Afrimat Readymix (Cape) participated in the “Casual Day Initiative” on the 6th September 2013.
Casual Day is a fundraising project benefiting persons with disabilities. Every year South Africans dress differently on the first Friday of September and wear the Casual Day sticker to show their support for disabled people.
Casual Day is South Africa’s foremost fundraising event of this nature and raises more than just money. It raises awareness of persons with disabilities, opportunities for corporate comradeship, community support and welfare organisation participation.
Afrimat Readymix (Cape) (Pty) Ltd. – dressed in uniforms.
Compiled by Tania Hendricks.
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Thank you to the Afrimat Teams (Readymix, Aggregates and Limited) for so willingly participating in this fundraising event!
Afrimat Teams (Readymix, Limited and Aggregates).
FIRST PRIZE:Melanie du Preez
SECOND PRIZE:Megan November
THIRD PRIZE:Sheila Quimpo
PRIZE WINNERS
HEALTH & SAFETY DEVICES ON SITE ARE THEY FAIL-SAFE ... OR ARE THE FAILING TO SAVE?
• Have you done a risk analysis of all your trip switches, guards & alarms?• Are these genuinely fail-safe or are you making an assumption?
• What are the consequences if these should fail?• Where are the records of these analyses and when last were they reviewed?
If you do just one thing a month to change the Health & Safety mind-set, in one year you will have done 12 things to raise safety awareness.(A tip from the Health & Safety guru: Jürgen Tietz)
SHE - MY SAFETY, HEALTH& ENVIRONMENT
Compiled by Monty Coleman - Group SHE Manager.
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Die damespersoneel van Afrimat Aggregates KZN (Vryheid) het Vrouedag op 8 Augustus 2013 behoorlik gevier met ‘n heerlike middagete.
Congratulations to Corné Bester and family on the birth of their baby boy, Ludolf.
Ludolf was born on the 17th July 2013, weighing 3.175 kg. He is a healthy and happy little boy.Enjoy your bundle of joy .
VROUE DAGCompiled by Dalene Marais.
Van links (kloksgewys): Ansa, Jenny, Ronel, Rosemary, Sthembelokuhle, Amanda, Sue, Lucille, Sbonelo, Dalene, Veloshnee, Shantel, Marike en Zelna.
CONGRATULATIONS
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CANTEEN OPENINGIkaya Lethu - Brewelskloof
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“More Oom Jorrie en Dawie,
Hoop dit gaan goed met julle almal. Ek wil net iets met julle deel aangesien ek nie meer vir Afrimat werk nie en nou meer neutraal na hierdie tipe goed kyk. My nuwe werk is op Corobrick se gronde geleë met die gevolg dat ek honderde trokke by die hek sien in en uit gaan. Omdat ek ‘n hele paar jaar betrokke was met die masjiene kyk ‘n mens mos heeltemal anders na die trokke as ander mense. Wat ek opgelet het, is dat ‘n mens ‘n kilometer vêr ‘n Afrimat trok kan sien. (Nie net by Corobrick nie, maar oral waar mens ry) As mens van agter af kom sien jy eerste die grys bak maar dan kom jy agter die “reflectors en reflector tape” is altyd reg, die trok mors nie grond die hele pad vol nie, die wiel flappe is aan ens. As jy dan van naby kyk sien jy dat die bande altyd reg is en die trok niks lekke het of ou olie en gries iewers vas sit nie. Maar die mees opvallendste is dat die trokke altyd skoon is. Dit is iets waarop julle besonders trots kan wees. Dit skep ‘n besonderse goeie beeld vir die maatskappy.
Alhoewel ek nie meer vir Afrimat werk nie, kry ek nog steeds daardie gevoel van “ons” trokke is tog beter as julle s’n en “ons“ trokke is mooier as die ander mense s’n. Dit is regtig lekker om dit te sien en het gedink ek moet dit met julle deel.Geniet die naweek.GroeteLen Douglas”
WE’VE GOT MAILLetter from Len Douglas who used to work for Afrimat Contracting International.
• Start with the word diversification
• Remember FUN is the 3 letter word
• The winning word isone of our biggest products
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We would like to sincerely thank you for your contribution in the form of articles and photos for this edition of Afrimatters. We really appreciate all the effort and excitement.
For the December edition please ensure that you send me all your articles with photos (and remember to add the names to the photos) on or before 1 November 2013 to [email protected].
invites contributions from our readers.
COMPETITION WINNER
AFRIMATTERS - JULY EDITION ANSWER: Option A
Congratulations to Lefa Khaloli from Afrimat Readymix in Killarney Lab for winning the July Edition, “How well do you know Afrimat as a brand” competition.
AFRIMAT WORD PUZZLE3 LETTER WORDS
6 LETTER WORDS
fun
mining
4 LETTER WORDS
7 LETTER WORDS
team
afrimat
work
respect
play
8 LETTER WORDS
5 LETTER WORDS
customer
trust
reliable
training
9 LETTER WORDS
integrity
infrasors
15 LETTER WORDS
WINNING WORD
diversification
Please mail the winning word [email protected] and find out if you are a winner in our next edition.
USEFUL CLUES