edition 2014/04 30 november 2014 must become better at managing our operations, at working together...
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Edition 2014/04 30 November 2014
“I admire thosewho trust and
are trustworthy” Rachel Joy Scott
The new year standsbefore us, like a chapter in a book waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.
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Andries van Heerden - CEO
The new year standsbefore us, like a chapter in a book waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.
2014 WHAT A YEAR!
There you have it! The year 2014 has virtually gone and almost all that remains are the memories of yet another year of our lives.
Afrimat can look back at a memorable year. Not only did we report a very good profit improvement for the fifth year in a row, but we also received awards for both our financial performances as well as the value created for shareholders.
Furthermore we performed on non-financial measures such as the disabling injury frequency rate (DIFR), which reached the best level in Afrimat’s history.
Afrimat truly had an exceptional year, while we worked in an atmosphere of joy and positivity, enjoying what we do.
As with most achievements, we are just as good as our next set of results. We can therefore not afford to rest on our successes, but we must continually strive to become better and better at what we do!
We must become better at managing our operations, at working together as a team, better at serving our customers and each other; we must become better at making Afrimat profitable.
The focus for 2015 will be just that:
Becoming better at what we do.Thank you to each and every team member for your contribution in making 2014 a remarkable year.
May you all rest well and have a blessed Christmas period.
I pray that you will all be safe and return fully rejuvenated early in 2015.
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I would like to take this opportunity to introduce S & P to you. Although I’m only going to give you a small glimpse of what we do here, I would like to share two contrasting examples with you.
Our main objective is the maintenance and manufacturing of new components for our main sites namely: S.A. Block and Clinker Supplies. We achieved this objective with great team work as well as the technical support of one of our greatest assets, Mr. Eberhard Frank the Design Engineer at S & P Engineering.
He was responsible for the design of both the examples that follow;
Compiled by Pieter Stapelberg
S & P - ENGINEERINGDIVISION OF S.A BLOCK AND CLINKER SUPPLIES
MANUFACTURE OF HAZAMAG 10 13 OUTLET CHUTE
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As illustrated the Chute was designed with six main components as well as an access hatch and various wear plates and liners. The main reason behind separate components is to ease the installation process on site where space is a rare luxury.
To extend the life span of the Chute various wear plates and liners get fitted, we mainly use Hardox and Riocard liners which bolt onto the main body. This is also where the access hatch comes in, as it makes for easier access in the replacement of these liners.
The second example although small makes a huge difference in the longevity of many components on site.
I am sure you all will agree that greasing is one of the most important duties of any maintenance team. We manufacture a grease gun attachment that attaches onto a sealed plastic grease bucket.
The lid gets pierced with a specially manufactured piercing tool, this minimises handling of the grease and therefore also reduces contamination of the grease.
REMEMBER GOOD MAINTENANCE EQUALS GOOD OPERATIONS
GREASE GUN ATTACHMENT
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SA BLOCK PRODUCTIONCompiled by Albert da Serra
JUST LAY A BRICKTypically, people use the phrase “Rome wasn’t built in a day” to remind someone of the time needed to create something great.
And it’s true. It takes time - sometimes years - to master a skill, craft, or habit. While it’s good to keep perspective on your dreams, I think it’s better to remember the other side of this story:
SA BLOCK WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY, BUT THEY WERE LAYING 2.3 BRICKS EVERY SECOND.The problem is that it can be really easy to overestimate the importance of building SA Block and producing 1 190 000 bricks per day, and underestimate the importance of laying another brick to improve, expand and diversify.
It’s just another brick. Why worry about it? Much better to think about the dream of SA Block. Right?
Actually SA Block is just the result the teams and people are the system, and the result is achieved through the system. Cultivating a team spirit towards a common goal is the only road to achieving this shared outcome.
Of course, there’s nothing necessarily impressive about laying a brick. It’s not a fantastic amount of work. It’s not a grand feat of strength or stamina or intelligence. Nobody is going to applaud you for it.
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but they were constantly laying bricks.
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PRODUCTION TEAM
From left to right, Michael Molaoa; Tholakele Masondo; Thulile Tshabalala; Nengiwe Makhunga; Ntombi Hadebe; Phumzile Makhubu; Phunzile Zwane; Lindokuhle Bhembe; Florence Mbatha; Thoko Msibi; Slindile Mshibe; Musa Vilakazi; Dokotela Madonsela; Khumbula Zondi; Sipiwe Mtshali; Alfred Ntibane; Joseph Matrose; Gerald Mbangu; Unathi Bulu; Mpekeleli Mofokeng.
But laying a brick every second, day after day, year after year? That is how cohesive well-oiled teams are maintained and grown.
You don’t have to build everything you want today, but you do have to find a way to lay another brick.
It is a privilege to introduce to you the teams responsible for the production side of the success that is SA Block.
There are 12 production teams of which 50-60% are ladies, split up between the machine, stack and dry. Each team manufactures and stacks on average 99 000 top quality stock bricks per day. The 12 teams are the beating heart of SA Block, ensuring SABS quality bricks are manufactured for our clients in the right quantities.
BLOCK MACHINE 1
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From left to right, Sonto Dhladhla; Asilitha Shabalala; Mavis Ngobese; Nqobile Phakathi; Zonde Ndlamlenze; Sonzekile Shabangu; Tshengise Mnculwane; Annah Shongwe; Sipiwe Magugu; Themba Maseko; Mfanelo Bamoy; Linda Choshana; Ntokozo Dhladhla; Phistas Madonsela; Zakhele Kunene; Patrick Mlambo; Praize God Msizi.
From left to right, Asilitha Shabalala; Lefulesele Lenyatsa; Nozipho Mbuyisa; Dumazile Makhombothi; Delpina Mafika; Patrick Mkhonza; Vincent Mthethwa; Thulani Mbatha; Zipho Ngemo; Lindiwe Nkosi; Thandabantu Kondile; Gugu Shangweni; Philisiwe Dladla; Lindela Matyodi; Philani Ntuli; Nomusa Dludlu; Happy Mngomezulu; Nonhlanhla Mavimbela.
BLOCK MACHINE 2
BLOCK MACHINE 3
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From left to right, Simon Majeko; Lucky Kubheka; Johan Ndlangamandla; Sonele Gazu; Sabele Mazibuko; Marcos Motha; Elphas Sangweni; Fezile Makhathini; Lizbeth Nkosi; Zanele Lukhele; Sifiso Madlala; Zifikile Maqhishila; Florence Zimu; Nomcebo Mbatha; Sibongile Masondo; Hlonipile Ngobese; Ntombi Makhubu; Cindy Khanye.
From left to right, Siphiwe Sithole; Richman Shandu; Majabuliseni Buthelezi; Wiseman Ntshingka; Mandla Hadebe; Mpho Ntsala; Nosiviwe Mniki; Makhauta Khoele; Portia Dlamini; Winile Mkhwanazi; Pinky Rasemetsa; Nelisiwe Mbatha; Hloniphile Mbuyisa; Lindeni Gama; Mary Motsoeneng; Thandeko Hlatshwayo.
BLOCK MACHINE 4
BLOCK MACHINE 5
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From left to right, Jabulani Shabalala; Sifiso Mathebula; Siphenathi Ngindana; Mbalenhle Masuku; Gugulethu Shabalala; Nokuthula Kubheka; Thabeka Mavimbela; Sonto Shabalala; Nokuthula Zwane; Nokuthla Sithebe; Mfaniseni Mlotshwa; Nomkhosi Msibi; Sithembile Msimango; Grace Nkosi; Michael Dladla; Mxolis Ngema.
From left to right, Sithembiso Shabalala; Jabulani Shabalala; Simon Tshabalala; Sydney Zungu; Grace Nkosi; Phumlani Mazibuko; Bonga Makhitshi; Sifiso Mathebula; Thandeka Ndlela; Damazile Mathebula; Monica Ntamane; Tricia Chiloane; Ntombi Hlatswayo; Martha Molefe; Sibusiso Sithole; Thulane Dladla; Nozipho Magubane; Xolisile Zwane.
BLOCK MACHINE 6
BLOCK MACHINE 7
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From left to right, Simon Majeko; Lucky Kubheka; Johan Ndlangamandla; Sonele Gazu; Sabele Mazibuko; Marcos Motha; Elphas Sangweni; Fezile Makhathini; Lizbeth Nkosi; Zanele Lukhele; Sifiso Madlala; Zifikile Maqhishila; Florence Zimu; Nomcebo Mbatha; Sibongile Masondo; Hlonipile Ngobese; Ntombi Makhubu; Cindy Khanye.
From left to right, Siphiwe Hlatswayo; Madoda Mahlangu; Siphamandla Mnisi; Thulane Jiyane, Thabiso Mofokeng; Samkelo Mbanisa; Ntombi Manzana; Sonto Msibi; Zanele Magubane;Josephine Olifant; Lungiswa Bengu; Goodness Mayisela; Nosi Vilakazi; Nomqibelo Hlatswayo; Eveline Yende, Bulewa Nonlabo; Zinhle Magangane.
BLOCK MACHINE 8
BLOCK MACHINE 9
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From left to right, Thulane Mazibuko; Tsanela Lefosa; Karulo Ndlovu; Melusi Hlatswayo; Sibusiso Vilakazi; Sakhumzi Sweleni; Vusimusi Mosia; Joseph Mokoena; Samson Ngwenya; Ntombifuthi Maseko; Hlengiwe Nkosi; Phindile Ngwenya; Phumzile Ndlela; Eveline Yende; Zodwa Hlatswayo; Francis Radebe; Gina Nokwazi; Nomvuyo Quingani; Sarah Ndaba.
From left to right, Bongane Shabangu; Mjeri Mofokeng; Bongani Mnisi; Lucas Sibanyoni; Samuel Makhetha; Musa Vilakazi; Khumbula Zondi; Michael Molaoa; Mary Molefi; Phuleng Khorrai; Lucy Noosi; Emily Rothedi; Settie Dludlu; Sweetness Msolo; Celiwe Magubane; Aletta Mofokeng; Fikile Hlatswayo; Vuyelwa Quingani; Tholakele Masondo.
BLOCK MACHINE 10
BLOCK MACHINE 11
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From left to right, Bongile Mlindelwa; Mbongiseni Sangweni; Sanele Gazu; Mxolisi Vilakazi; Bafana Phakathi; Sipho Ndlozi; Siphelele Ntombela; Monyadu Mothibis; Nomusa Ntumba; Lindiwe Ngobese; Buyisile Sithole; Zandile Hlophe; Hlengive Vilakazi; Sibongile Mnisi; Akhong Mniki; Phumzile Dhladhla; Iris Sqwedlane; Patricia Khumalo.
From left to right, Pumzile Maphanga; Cynthia Zondo; Sarina Muthiuhi; Ntombi Dludlu; Thembi Buthelezi; Jabulani Shabalala; Olgar Mgabi; Jane Sibeko; Nelly Zondo; Juliet Makhetha; Patrick Maphanga; Ntombi Shabalala; Evelyn Sengweni; Mirriam Sematla (passed away on 16/11/14); Nokwazi Mtshali; Sannah Maloka; Nomusa Shabalala.
BLOCK MACHINE EXTRA TEAM
PARCELING, CLEANING & WATERING TEAM
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From left to right, Mavis Madonsela; Zwelibanzi Shabalala; Winile Ndlovu; Jessy Madida.
From left to right, Zacharia Madonsela; Mfanikona Vilakazi; Dumisane Buthelezi.
RE-PARCELING TEAM
SCORPION AND WATER TANKER TEAM
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From left to right, Isac Ndlangamandla; Simon Khubeka; Mongezi Dlamini; Khethu Mlatshwa; Patrick Maphanga; Molefi Mpota; Julias Galada; Sameul Hlubi.
From left to right, Lucky Maredi; Cyril Ramdeen; Thomas Nkala; Goodstaf Thompson; Surprise Sambo; Phumlani Lubisi; Thembinkosi Kapa.
BLENDING PLANT AND TANKER TEAM
CIVIL MAINTENANCE
The team is responsible for receiving, blending and transferring of 260t – 280t of cement per day to ensure all the block machines have sufficient cement to achieve the 1 190 000 daily target.
The civil maintenance team are responsible for all building construction, maintenance and plumbing work on both clinker and SA Block. No job is too big or small for these guys, from complex loadbearing foundations to changing window handles.
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From left to right, Zephania Ntshalihtshali; David Makhubu; Moffat Kunene.
From left to right, Bonelani Manana; Joe Boyle; Petros Mhlambi; Dithota Moeketsi.
QUALITY CONTROL TEAM
These guys are responsible for the retention of our SABS mark, performing crushing, size and square tests on +-460 samples a day. Ensuring all stock ready for loading is marked and demarcated. Production counts, machine performance and mix designs monitoring also fall under their responsibility.
PALLET REPAIR TEAM
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Saving costs, the pallet repair team repairs +-25 pallets per day ensuring we get maximum usage out of our pallets, some of the pallets on site are 30-40 years old. They also assist Joe and the maintenance team with routine maintenance on the block machines.
From left to right, Pieter Dippenaar; Andries Ramongalo; Duncan Keith; Aron Mlangeni; Victor Mntantato.
From left to right, Sameul Maseko, Joe Boyle , Lebamang Mokole.
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TEAM
BLOCK MACHINE MAINTENANCE TEAM
Keeping the power on is the name of the game. SA Block’s electrical installations are niche, in-house designed and built systems. Electrical maintenance on the 40 year old plants becomes challenging at times, but the team keeps on top of their game and are constantly improving “laying bricks” with new ideas and technology. Aron and Victor will be embarking on apprenticeship in 2015, all the best to them and we are looking forward to their graduation.
I have never met three guys more committed to their work and responsibilities. With the support of the six plant mechanics, the maintenance team ensures that the plants are ready each day to achieve their 1 190 000 target.
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Nelisiwe Buthelezi
KITCHENAlthough she is not one of our employees she is part of the team, ensuring breakfast and lunch are served.
From left to right, Sipho Ndlovu; Victor Mclauglin; Rusty van der Merwe Jr.; Wilson Ngqalo; Tshifi Sididza; Petrus van der Merwe; John Leronit; Lindekuhle Sangweni; Bhekani Dlangamandla; Rusty van der Merwe Snr.
AUTO MECHANICAL WORKSHOP TEAM
The team gives support to both SA Block and Clinker supplies by looking after• 13 x cart and dry trollies • 3 x excavators• 2 x cement tankers • 2 x skidsteer loaders• 10 x tipper trucks • 2 x water tankers• 5 x front end loaders • 2 x scorpions
Well done guys on keeping the wheels rolling.
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QUALITY CONTROL TEAM
TEAM LEADERS
Honest, responsible, capable and committed. These four ensure all trucks and customers are well-received, weighed in, delivery notes issued and weighed out. They carry a big responsibility and they live up to it!
From left to right, Gavin Gcolotela; Alinah Molaba; Precious Myeni; Thandizwa Mpoposhe.
From left to right, Albert da Serra; Pieter Dippenaar; Rusty van der Merwe; Duncan Keith; Petro van Wyk; Joe Boyle; Moses Shabalala; Franz Stein.
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Compiled by Ruan Smit
As a very well balanced and highly experienced team of leaders their SA Block service and experience are in excess of 200 years combined. The saying “you cannot teach an old dog new tricks” should be changed to “every day the old dog will teach you a new trick”. The team is constantly adapting and improving with regard to site culture, efficiencies, production and compliance.
I am honoured and humbled to have been accepted into the Afrimat SA Block family.
I would like to congratulate each and every one at SA Block on the past year’s achievement towards the turnaround of SA Block from last year. We are looking forward, God willing, to the planned growth and expansions of the business unit in the next couple of years, which will be an exciting time! WATCH THIS SPACE!
From everyone at the SA Block site we would like to wish all in Afrimat a Blessed Christmas and a prosperous new year!
Marketing and Customer Service are the most important challenges in an organisation like Clinker Supplies.
To identify the needs of the customer. If we satisfy the customer’s needs and the service is good, the customer will always come back.
That is how Clinker Supplies got into the market, through an efficient service with a high quality product and in a cost effective manner. Today, with increased competition it remains of utmost importance to understand our client’s needs and to analyse the impact this will have on our organisation.
From the macro overview the nature of our business is to supply Clinker Aggregate to various industries which include:
WHAT IS MARKETING?
CLINKER SUPPLIES
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Learn how to understand CRM (Customer Relationship Management). Stay connected with the customer. Be honest and engage with your customers. Always listen to the customer’s needs, treat them with respect, and put your personal signature down on the job.
1. To supply the customer with a consistent quality product and good service at the best competitive price.
2. To increase capacity and to locate new clinker resources.
Manufacturing of masonry products.
Civil construction and roads.
Cement Factories which require clinker as a source of aluminain the cement making process.
CLINKER FOX
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OUR MARKETING OBJECTIVES:
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Stephan Becker was recently elected as the Vice-Chairperson of ASPASA in the Gauteng Region.
To be eligible for such a position, the person needs to be energetic, active and seen as a leader amongst his colleagues, be self-motivated and always have the Association’s future at heart.
• To further the purpose of the Association• Communicate with other members in the region• Participate in some of the audits carried out by the Association
We would like to congratulate Stephan Becker on this achievement and honour and wish him all the best for his term.
Delf Sand Mine had a team building event on the 3rd of October 2014.
One of the Afrimat values, TEAMWORK, was the theme of the day. Tali Tshikhovhokhovho gave a short motivational speech and Johann Anderson, the Mine Manager, thanked the staff for their commitment and hard work. Every staff member received a personal package with some motivational words and something sweet.
MARBLE HALL MINE MANAGER ELECTED AS ASPASA VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR THEGAUTENG REGION
SOME OF HIS DUTIES WILL BE
DELF SAND TEAM BUILDING
INFRASORS
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HUMAN RESOURCEDEVELOPMENT IN AFRIMAT
Compiled by Marnus Dreyer
With the restructuring of Human Resources in September 2014 it was emphasised how important the development of our employees is to the Board. The Human Resource Development (HRD) department has a significant role to play in this strategy.
It is very important that all the Afrimat employees have a good understanding of the HRD functions and the sustainable value it aims to add to the employees.
- Leadership development
- Skills development
- Talent management
HRD HAS THREE MAIN FOCUS AREAS
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Leadership development is an area of fundamental importance to Afrimat. Our current and future leaders of the business provide direction, strategy and ensure effective execution.
It is therefore very important that these leaders are equipped and skilled to fulfill their roles with confidence and professional effectiveness.
A successful leadership development programme begins with the alignment of leadership development with company strategy and an understanding of the type of leadership styles and value systems needed to execute that strategy.
How are we going to do this?
The checklist below provides actions that will assist in the Leadership development strategy:
Determine the best leadership style and value system (AFRIMAT Way and Value System)
Identify current and potential leaders within AFRIMAT
Identify leadership gaps
Develop succession plans for critical roles
Develop career planning goals for potential leaders
Develop a skills roadmap for future leaders
Develop retention programmes for current and future leaders
Human Resource Development will work closely with Executive management, Regional and HR management to ensure that the above-mentioned actions are implemented and managed and progress is regularly assessed. Wiets Stols will be responsible for this strategy.
Skills development has, with the restructuring of HR, been moved from the Sustainability division to Human Resources and is now part of HRD.
One of the significant changes since the restructuring was to place Skills Development Facilitators (SDF’s) in the various regions. As compliance training is an important part of Afrimat’s training responsibilities, the regional SDF’s will now take ownership and management of all compliance training in their respective regions.
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TALENT MANAGEMENT
This includes all the training that forms part of the Social and Labour Plans (SLP’s) commitments in their regions.
It is very important that a strong relationship is developed between employees, management and the Regional SDF’s as they are responsible for all compliance training, core business skills training and general training in the regions.
This relationship will assist in the development of a learning culture where all visibly support training and development of our people.
Talent management is an integrated process which ensures that Afrimat has a continuous supply of highly productive individuals in “the right jobs, at the right time.”
With talent management we in Afrimat can create a mind-set and actions that over time become part of the organisation’s culture (the way we do things around here).
Accelerated development of employees with potential.
Rigorous use of formal succession planning and individual development plans for all management and professional categories.
Special career planning consideration and mentor support where the employees who form part of a talent pool are via mentorship, relation upskilled in aspects such as general and operational management as well as leadership development.
ANTHEA ADAMS Shared Services, Management Services& SA Block and Clinker Supplies
DESMONDO GOEDEMAN
ALISON MARONE
LYNN MALGAS
THERESA SNYMAN
CHANTEL VILJOEN
CHANTEL VILJOEN
KZN and Free State
Western Cape
Eastern Cape
AFT, ACI & Glen Douglas
Infrasors
Infrasors
THE REGIONAL SDF’S AND THEIR AREAS ARE:
How are we going to do this?
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HRD will work closely with Executive management, Regional and HR management to ensure that the talent management process functions effectively and that it forms part of the way we do things in Afrimat.
How will we record and assess progress of these actions in Human Resources?
The VIP system will play a very important role in this. The regional SDF’s have all been trained regarding the Skills function of VIP.
Planning training
Capturing of all training
Capturing the cost of training
Regularly preparing training & development reports for HRD management
The VIP system will not only assist Afrimat in continuously preparing our Work Place Skills Plans (WSP’s) but it will also assist management in having a national management tool for various training interventions and as a strategic HR information system.
Vanessa Danger is responsible for coordinating the effective utilisation of the VIP system on a national basis.
Let us all support these HRD activities as our employees remain our biggest assets. Well trained, effective and motivated employees who have realistic career development plans in place will always be a very important contributing factor for a sustainable and profitable Afrimat.
THEY WILL ASSIST REGIONAL MANAGEMENT IN
IN CONCLUSION
Compiled by Johan Burger
MATERIAL TESTERS COURSE
Tiaan Kretzmann (Blue Platinum) and Vusi Sibanyoni (Harmony) attended the Afrimat material’s course in Worcester central laboratory during the period 20 – 30 October 2014.
Tiaan obtained a 66% aggregate and Vusi 67%. They will now use these skills to make sure Blue Platinum and Harmony deliver material of a high standard.
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We are looking forward to his progress and becoming part of the Afrimat family and culture.
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They will also establish a laboratory where all the testing will be done.
Also in the picture are Christopher Vermeulen and Charlton Lottering who are currently doing an assessors course through Skills Dynamic Africa. They are very dedicated in the process of ensuring all Afrimat material testers are on the highest level. Quality assurance is the most essential part of ensuring quality material to our clients.
Lionel Dowes started at the laboratory on 25 September 2014 as a student and also on the material testers course. He completed the course successfully and achieved a 77% aggregate. He will carry on in the central laboratory as an assistant material tester.
Afrimat central laboratory will give potential material testers an opportunity to come to Worcester for two weeks where they will be trained in the skill of testing the different materials that Afrimat is producing. Should you be interested in attending such a course, please contact your supervisor or manager and contact us at [email protected] for an appointment.
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Compiled by Desmondo Goedeman
MQA GRADUATEDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
This is a list of the current interns registered on the MQA’s GDP for 2014.
Theodora Sebone
Justice Tshivule
Sifiso Dubazana
Tshifhiwa Rammela
Siphamandla Mzolo
Mining Engineer AAO
Mining Engineer Infrasors
Mechanical Engineer Infrasors
Mining and Environmental Geology AAO
Geology Infrasors
NAME AND SURNAME DISCIPLINE COMPANY
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We hope that these interns enjoy their stay at Afrimat and also gain a lot of practical experience.
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Compiled by Lorraine Menezes
MANAGEMENTDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Lufuno Mandaha
Margaret Ntuli
Keabetswe Sehularo
Thato Phahlamohlaka
Jabulane Motha
Mechanical Engineer Infrasors
Geology Infrasors
Environmental Infrasors
Health & Safety Infrasors
Mining Engineer AAKZN
Katlego Makgale
Takalani Radzuma
Sello Ramusi
Mechanical Engineer Glen Douglas
Mechanical Engineer AAEC
Mining Engineer Glen Douglas
NAME AND SURNAME DISCIPLINE COMPANY
In line with Afrimat’s goal of developing staff, 2014 proved to be a year of learning for Ruan Smit, Albert da Serra and Lorraine Menezes, staff members of Clinker Supplies and SA Block. They completed the Management Development Programme at the University of Stellenbosch Business School during the year. The graduation ceremony will be held on the 8th of December 2014.
As we are a diverse company, growing and in the process of crossing cultural borders, this was a project that could not be left undone.
Afrimat’s Values are the core of the Afrimat Way and it is crucial to communicateit in our people’s languages to ensure that everyone takes it to heart,makes it their own and feels part of this bigger Afrimat picture.
You can be on the lookout for theseposters at sites and business unitsearly in 2015!
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CROSSING CULTURAL BORDERS
Compiled by Mareli Fourie
Dumela, Lumela, Hello Sawubona, Molo, Goeie dagTRANSLATING AFRIMAT VALUES POSTERS IN XHOSA, ZULU, TSWANA & AFRIKAANS
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TSWANA
ZULU
XHOSA
AFRIKAANS
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ONE-ON-ONE WITHKATARIEN DEYSEL
NAME JOB TITLEKatarien Deysel Group SHE Manager
WHERE ARE YOU FROM ORIGINALLY?I was born in Windhoek Namibia, but grew up in Cape Town.
COULD YOU DESCRIBE ONE OF YOUR TYPICAL WORK DAYS?I must confess - there is no such things as a “typical” day at Afrimat. Each day is unique and comes with its own challenges. My role is to assist and try and resolve these challenges in order to make Afrimat a better place to work.
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE MOTTO?“to live everyday like it is your last”
WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF TEAMWORK?Teamwork = the process of working collaboratively with a group of people in order to achieve a common goal.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT AFRIMAT AND ITS PEOPLE?There is a real feeling of family and a caring nature.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DRIVE AND WHY?I would say – a front end loader. It just looks extremely intimidating and I think it requires some skill.
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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING FOR AFRIMAT?I joined Afrimat in May this year - that means I have been working for Afrimat going on 7 months.
WHERE DID YOU WORK BEFORE AFRIMAT?Before joining Afrimat I worked for AngloGold Ashanti.
WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED IN YOUR POSITION ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS?I have come to realise that the most important skill required for my job is negotiation skills - i.e. to try and convince people to always do the right thing and why it is important.
WHAT PARTS OF YOUR JOB DO YOU FIND MOST CHALLENGING? I would say that my biggest challenge is to change people’s mindset when it comes to health and safety.
WHAT DO YOU FIND MOST ENJOYABLE? The Afrimat people and the journey that we are on as a group.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE CORPORATE CULTURE?I would describe the culture as one of cohesion and a “caring” culture.
WHICH AFRIMAT PRODUCT DO YOU FIND MOST FASCINATING AND WHY?I think all of our products are fascinating as I don’t think many people know what our products are used for.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST LESSON YOU HAVE EVER LEARNED IN LIFE?To never give up.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST MENTORING TIP YOU WILL GIVE A YOUNG AND ASPIRING EMPLOYEE IN YOUR DEPARTMENT?Do the right thing right and hold yourself accountable.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDSTrustworthy, tenacious and energetic.
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A COMPANY TO BE PROUD OFAFRIMAT
Compiled by Mareli Fourie
“Afrimat just happened to be at the right place at the right time. The market is on our side. Our continued good performance ahead of the market reflects our success in achieving our strategic objective of delivering results through diversification”.
“We expect the current positive business environment to continue with moderate market growth as we forecasted. The group’s growth will remain driven by the successful execution of its proven strategy, which was embarked upon in the last five years.”
Published in: Sunday Times – Business times Date: 2 November 2014
SOME OF AFRIMAT’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE MEDIA 2014!
“In the right place at the right time”
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“JSE-listed open pit mining and materials company Afrimat on Thursday reported a 10.5% increase in revenue for the six months to August 31, to R1-Billion, while profit after tax jumped 17.9%, to R88.8-million, compared with the same period last year.Full-year revenue for the company reached around R850-million in the 2011 financial year.”
To read the full article: www.engineeringnews.co.za
“Afrimat yesterday reported a 10.5 percent increase in revenue to R1.03-billion in the six months to August from R931.9-million in the previous corresponding period. Van Heerden said this was the first time the group’s revenue had exceeded R1bn, adding the group’s steady growth was a direct reflection of its successful diversification strategy”
To read the full article: http://www.iol.co.za/search-results-page?q=afrimat
Published in: Creamer Media’s: Engineering NewsDate: 6 November 2014
Published in: Business ReportDate: 7 November 2014
“In the right place at the right time”
“Afrimat ups profit 18%, sees trend toward smaller projects”
“Afrimat’s strategy boosts revenue beyond R1bn mark”
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MAKING THE DIFFERENCE IN 2014Compiled by Mareli Fourie
SITE - LYTTELTON DOLOMITE
TEMBISA SELF HELP ASSOCIATION OF THE DISABLED
The Department of Health has given T-SHAD permission to repair wheelchairs. They partnered with Tembisa Hospital and the Occupational Therapist comes to T-SHAD once a month to assess the wheelchairs.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
“Like other construction firms, Afrimat’s earnings have come under pressure as margins have been squeezed in SA. During the year ended February 2014, revenues rose by over 42%, with HEPS rising by a similar percentage. The balance sheet is strong, with a net gearing ratio of only 15,5%. It acquired just under 80% of Infrasors, a mining resources firm. And its strategy of diversifying its base of operations has worked well and management is confident of further growth.”
To read the full article: http://cdn.bdlive.co.za/images/pdf/FM_TopCompanies_2014.pdf
17 AFRIMATTotal score: 51,1Historic score: 10,3 FM’s score: 40,8
Published in: Financial Mail 20 Companies 2014 – Annual ReportDate: Annual Report
“Financial Mail’s Top 20 Company Awards Afrimat 17th”
PROJECT
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SITE - MARBLE HALL
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
PROJECT’S IMPACT ON COMMUNITY
GOSHETSENG PRIMARY SCHOOL
- There was no recreational area for the children to play sports in therefore we built a soccer field nearby the school for the children.
- The second part of the project is to build an admin block consisting of a computer lab for the school children, staff room and the principal’s office.
- There was a need for a soccer field nearby the school to ensure the safety of the children who would want to cross a busy road to get to an open field to play sports.
- Children will have access to computers to ensure that they become computer literate. Staff members will be able to teach in a conductive environment.
Immense impact on the NGO as well as the community. The affected individuals are now able to access facilities on their own with the aid of their wheelchairs.
Social Development projects to follow on page 40.
Building on Africa’s strength
Afrimat Limited is a leading black empowered open
pit mining company providing an integrated product
offering ranging from aggregates, industrial minerals,
concrete products (bricks, blocks and pavers) to
readymix concrete.
Afrimat has established a strong foothold in contracting
services comprising mobile crushing, screening, dril l ing
and blasting.
Backed by more than 45 years’ experience, Afrimat listed on the JSE Limited in 2006. As part of its continued diversification strategy, the group is expanding its footprint into Africa.
The group’s capabilities enable Afrimat to service projects of any scale from major infrastructure andconstruction projects for state-owned enterprises and parastatals through to small private sector
contracts.
Concrete Products
Contracting International
Industrial Minerals
ReadymixAggregates
A range of products built on the foundation of quality and durability
Tel +27 21 917 8840 Fax +27 21 914 1174 [email protected] www.afrimat.co.za
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SITE - DELF SAND
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
PROJECT’S IMPACT ON COMMUNITY
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD)MANAGEMENT
- The aim of this project is to upgrade the aging infrastructure in order to promote a safe and clean environment for the children to learn and to play.
- For the Pre-school to be compliant with regards to the Child Care Act and to ensure that the image of this school is uplifted and the service is improved.
- The children within the community will be afforded the opportunity to go to a proper, organised school and receive good education.- Children will enjoy going to a school that caters to their educational and childhood developmental needs.
Social Development projects following page 37.
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SITE - BREWELSKLOOF
SITE - BREWELSKLOOF
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
PROJECT’S IMPACT ON COMMUNITY
DRIVING LICENCE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED YOUTH
PETER CORBIN MATHS AWARDS
The municipality and Afrimat agree to address the issue of unemployment in the Breede Valley.
The challenge was however what skills can be offered to be sustainable and help the youth to become part of the economic mainstream. The driving licence project was implemented in 2010 as part of the company social responsibility.
Afrimat provided a car and instructor.
The municipality was responsible for providing a list of candidates who were unemployed and between the age 18 and 35 years. It soon became clear that candidates struggle to pass the code 10 driver’s licence and in 2012 we moved to code 10 driver’s licence.’
This programme was the brainchild of Peter Corbin, the late managing director of Afrimat, also an engineer who understood the challenges of this career.
Working together with the Breede Valley Municipality and the Department of Minerals and Resources, the mathematics programme was accepted as part of Afrimat’s community
The youth of the Breede Valley was equipped with a driver’s licence to put them in a more favourable position to apply for jobs. Afrimat also used the opportunity to empower the women in mining which is one of the focus areas of the Social and Labour Plan. We employed Astrid Damon in our transport division as a 5m3 truck driver. She recently also obtained her code 14 driver’s licence and we are very proud of her achievements.
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upliftment programme. The first step was to improve student mathematics skills, leading to the appointment of a mathematics teacher - Shaun Harmse at Vusisiswe.
PROJECT’S IMPACT ON COMMUNITYWith this project ±198 students benefit from Grade 10-12 to improve their mathematics skills.
Medical Bioscience Engineering
Information Technology
B.Com. Accounting
UWC
UCT
UWC
PALESI MAKOTI
SWAKTHA
BOKANG BOTSANE
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES ALREADY BENEFIT FROM THE PROJECT
SITE - STANFORD QUARRY
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
PROJECT’S IMPACT ON COMMUNITY
DRIVING LICENCE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED YOUTH
To address the needs of the unemployment in Overstrand Municipality and Afrimat decided on the driver’s licence project. Driver’s licence can be expensive if you don’t have money and it is our objective to help the neediest of the community.
The municipality selected 48 candidates to participate in the project.
Since the start of the project in March 2014, 10 candidates already successfully obtained their code 10 driver’s licence. We believe that these candidates will be successful in their future job applications.
Vumzi Malgas, Tinashe Jena, Julia Dube
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SITE - DE ANKER & OLYMPIC SAND MINE
SITE -MALMESBURY
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
PROJECT’S IMPACT ON COMMUNITY
FISANTEKRAAL EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
SINETEMBA OUTREACH CENTRE
The need for a crèche was identified by the community of Fisantekraal. Such a project is in line with the Department of Minerals and Resources infrastructure development.
The following companies: Corobrick, Ciolli Bros, Joostenberg Bricks, Afrimat partnered to build the crèche as such a project can be expensive.
Garden Cities were appointed as project manager and they also contributed towards the cost of the project. The site clearing started in September 2014 and the building process is well on its way.
Afrimat together with the Malmesbury municipality sponsored the development of a work centre for the Sinetemba NGO. Sinetemba is a registered NGO that delivers a service to all the nearby towns in Swartland. They have 48 care givers who travel from house to house
Once the crèche is finished the community will benefit as it will be a safe house for their kids while their parents are at work.
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caring for sick HIV & TB patients. The centre is used as a base for the workers to work from and it made a real difference in their logistics.
PROJECT’S IMPACT ON COMMUNITYThis centre had a great influence on the community not only for the Sinetemba Care organisation but also for the “Goue jare” pensioners and effective living counseling services.
Goue Jare uses it as a pensioner’s centre where the elderly can get food, medicine and exercise on a daily basis. This project truly changed & enhanced the lives of many!
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SITE - QWA-QWA AND HARRISMITH QUARRY
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
PROJECT’S IMPACT ON COMMUNITY
DIYATALAWA FARM SCHOOL
Senior Management of Afrimat met with the Principal, School Governing Body and Senior Officials of the Department of Education of Free State region to discuss the needs of the school according to the Department’s plan.
The project forms part of presidential node at Diyatalawa area and is situated in a remote rural area.
3 classrooms equipped with one store room each were completed and handed over on the 29 August 2014.
Before the intervention there were 65 leaners but after the number raised to 150 children.
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THE ANNUAL MATH AWARDS TOOK PLACE IN THE LIONS CLUB, WORCESTER ON 24 OCTOBER 2014.
PETER CORBIN MATH TUTORING FOUNDATION AWARDS CEREMONY
This beautifully prepared and well organised event was and is the highlight of the year for the Math students of Vusisizwe Senior Secondary school.
The students were all well dressed for the occasion and the sparkle in their eyes confirmed their excitement.
It is crystal clear and visible that their teachers and mentors are investors in their growth and future. Their speeches were inspiring and they left them with many valuable motivational messages and life tips.
We were honoured with the presence and wise words of the Deputy Mayor of the Breede Valley Municipality, Mr. John Levendal and Mrs. Nwabisa Mgcotyelwa the deputy director ‘Social & Labor plans’ of the department of minerals and resources. What a privilege!
Congratulations to the following organisers for making the math awards an unforgettable event to look forward to year after year: Alison Marone, Anthea Adams, Jakobus Koert, Collin Ramukhubathi, Joe Kalo, Marna Strydom.
This project spurred out of the strong learning culture within Afrimat. May we always proceed in teaching and empowering this culture not just to ourselves within Afrimat but where-ever we go and to whomever we meet. Afrimat, making the difference!
BACKGROUNDThe tutoring foundation was initiated by Mr. Peter Corbin. He had a great love for mathematics and understood the essence of math within engineering. With his great vision he decided to empower students with mathematics to grow and develop future engineers!
Afrimat appointed a Math teacher, Shaun Harmse, at Vusisizwe Secondary school and they started the annual math awards to motivate the students and praise them for their hard work.
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GRADE 10
GRADE 12.
GRADE 11.1st Place: Julia Dube.
2nd Place: Khanyiso Matabese.
3rd Place: Lutho Nqakala.
1st Place: Tinashe Jena.
2nd Place: Siphosihle Mhlonto .
3rd Place: Kwezi Pangwa.
1st Place: Vumzi Malgas.
2nd Place: Maneo Botsane.
3rd Place: Axolile Ramona.
PRIZE WINNERS
Trophies for the students who took first place
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Prize Winners, mentors & teachers.
Deputy Mayor of the Breede Valley Municipality,Mr John Levendal & Mr Ntetha programme director.
Vusisizwe’s math teacher, sponsored by Afrimat, Shaun Harmse.
Programme-planning: Mr Ntetha – Programme director, Jakobus Koert – SLP Coordinator, Marna Strydom - MC.
Beautifully decorated events hall.
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Because email doesn’t work for everything..
Know your Communication tools in Afrimat
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“Always finish the race. Everything is possible with a vision”
“ You can’t change today, but you can do something today, that can change your tomorrow”
“Wherever you put God first, blessings will come” “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruits thereof are sweet”
Joe Kalo
Mr. Ngobo
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES SHARED WITH THE STUDENTS
Compiled by Mareli Fourie
TEAM MEETINGSCan make communication personal and relevant to the team involved.
Opportunity for discussion,feedback, questioningand ideas
Line manager can facilitate an interactive session
Can help build understanding and involvement
Time commitment for both manager & audience
Beware of content overload; other channels are moreeffective for information delivery
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Can reach mass audience fast.Cost effective and simpleto use.
Consistent and controlled message.
Reaches the recipient directly.
Good for information,awareness or instruction
Can use the subject box toget across your key message
Not everyone may have access
Impersonal and open to misinterpretation
Can result quickly ininformation overload
Can’t tell if message has been read
Doesn’t prioritise messages
Can’t generate dialogue or discussion
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Reach the entire company or business unit with aconsistent message
Even time pressured staff can read in coffee breaks etc.
Can address/ reflect staff feedback and responses
Can show how everything fits together and reinforce company brand
Information dates quickly
Challenging to make it relevant to all audiences.
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PRO’S POTENTIAL CON’SNEWSLETTER
Visible and may catchpeople’s eye when tootime pressured to readanything else.
Good for instruction and information
Effective if managed
May not be read
Lose their impact if overused
Lose impact if not regularly updated
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ROAD SHOWS
SITE VISITS
OPEN FORUMS
Opportunity for key peopleto reach mass audienceface-to-face
Flexible and responsive
Can include Q&A sessions, break-out groupand involve people.
Can build team spiritand motivate
Can be used to addresscontroversial issues by thebest communicators
Shows managers are listening and want to see what thereal issues are
Keeps managers in touchwith the real issues
Promotes dialogue andunderstanding
Gives opportunity to raise and discuss the real issues
Helps Genuine open dialogue
Managers to understand how things really are
Enables people to feel heard
Can be one-way “tell”sessions
Predetermined agenda may not be what the audience want/need
Expensive
Time consuming fororganisers, presentersand audience.
Managers won’t experience the real issues if treatedas ‘royal visits’
May do more harm thangood if managers show by what they say thatthey are out of touch.
Time consuming for senior managers to visitmultiple sites
Dismissive or aggressive response to questions can close down dialogue
Line Managers can feeldisempowered if their decisions are overruled or contradicted
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WHAT AFRIMATPRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU HAVE?
FOLLOW THIS DIAGRAM AND FIND OUT!
Compiled by Mareli Fourie
Are you the life of the party?
Do you enjoy change?
Do you enjoy meetingand mixing with people?
Do you enjoy nature?
Is your workplace always spotless?
Are you set in your ways?
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Are you always perfectly on time?
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AGGREGATES CRUSHER DUST READY MIX RIVER STONE BOU BLOK
Just a short story about myself.
I was born in Durban many years ago and grew up in the eastern Free State, near Harrismith, in a village called Swinburne. I ended my schooling career at Ladysmith High School and progressed to military service and then my working career began.
I came to Vryheid 40 years ago and here I became a commited Christian. Cherith and I got married and we
had four boys. Our third son was killed in a motorcycle accident 8 years ago. I started working for Lancaster Pre-Cast / Afrimat, as sales co-ordinator for blocks and bricks. I have just completed 26 years with them.
I am happy to say that after selling and having delivered many thousands of blocks and bricks I am ready to retire with a happy heart. I would like to thank my colleagues for many pleasant memories, over many years, of working together!
RALPH SUMMERFIELD
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AGGREGATES
Characteristics:• Versatile• Flakey• Different Sizes• Alot of uses• Fit in everywhere•Construction is impossible without it
Characteristics:• Fine• Very Light• Mixable
Characteristics:• Time Accurate• Smooth• Flexible & Flow• Tough & Hard• Flourishes in action
Characteristics:• Round• Clean• Decorative• Table Mountain sandstone• Directly out of nature & usable
Characteristics:• Set in its way• Foundational• Decorative• Can handle being baked in fire• Perfectionistic
CRUSHER DUST READY MIX RIVER STONE BOU BLOK
RETIREMENT
RALPH SUMMERFIELD
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Ek is gebore op 30 mei 1976 in Vryheid. Hier het ek groot geword en skool gegaan en verder studeer aan die Vryheid Kollege. In 1979 is ek getroud met my hoërskool liefde en vyf jaar later is ons pragtige dogter Danielle gebore. Familietyd is vir my belangrik. Ons is baie lief vir die buitelewe en doen alles saam. Naweke ry ons fiets,
My name is Mbasa Silvester Mvinjelwa, I have a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, studied at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. I am currently busy with my blasting ticket. I have worked in the past for Spicer Axial South Africa (DANA) in Port Elizabeth straight from varsity then started my mining career with Supacrush Mobile Crushing Contractors also in P.E. I later on worked for Laman (PTY) Ltd as a Mining Superintendent before
draf en ons stap graag saam. Ek hou van nuwe uitdagings en om met mense te werk. Ek voel bevoorreg om saam met so ‘n wonderlike span mense te werk en te sê ek is deel van Afrimat.
going to Supacrush again to run my own Site as a manager. I am married to Pamela Nonkonela (Mvinjelwa) working for Transnet Fright Rail in East London and we are blessed with a 10 Month old baby girl. I joined Afrimat aggregates KZN/FS on the 06th October 2014 as a Quarry manager in Dundee, I must say that it has been an absolute pleasure joining this winning team and I am hoping for success going forward.
Posisie: Admin Debiteure Klerk
Afrimat Aggregates – Vryheid, aangestel 6 Oktober 2014
Position Quarry Manager
Operation Dundee, Afrimat Aggregates
MONIA VAN STADEN
MBASA SILVESTER MVINJELWA
MY PROFILE
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Maureen started her Human Resources Career in 1996, at a company called Bosch (Pty) Ltd. She also worked at
JD Group and CEF (Central Energy Fund). Prior to joining us as Human Resources Manager – Infrasors Group, Maureen was a Human Capital Manager at TFMC (PTY) LTD. She was with the company for
almost 10 years.
• National Diploma in HR Management - Wits Technikon• National Diploma in Labour Law – Graduate Institute of Management Technology• Advance Programme in Strategic Human Resources – UNISA• Management Advancement Programme – Wits Business School
Maureen is from Little Falls (West Rand/Roodepoort) and has been married to Raymond Morapeli for 14 years. They have 2 lovely daughters; Kamohelo (17 years) and Lesedi (11 years). She thinks of herself as a reserved but friendly person, although she’s also been known to be very strict and orderly.
When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Liza joined Afrimat Aggregates KZN (Pty) Ltd, as an accountant, in August 2014 after working at an accounting firm in Vryheid for 15 years. She says it’s very different from what she is used to, but she’s up for a challenge and looking forward to learning about every aspect of Afrimat.
Joined the company as Logistics Manager in July. Born and raised in Vryheid. Jan has been in the transport industry for 16 years.
His hobbies are cycling, fishing, woodwork and spending time with his family.
NEW APPOINTMENTS
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OVER THE YEARS SHE HAS ACQUIRED THE FOLLOWING FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
JAN SMALL
MAUREEN MORAPELI
LIZA ROETS
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Theresa joined Afrimat Aggregates as a Creditors Clerk in the first quarter of 2014.
A very warm welcome to you Theresa!
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BETTY’S POINTS TO PONDERIt’s not generally how many things you can cram into a specific amount of time that counts. It’s the quality of the results that you achieve within that same time that matters.
GIVE EACH ACTIVITY THE TIME IT DESERVES. DRAW FROM THE INCREDIBLE POWER OF YOUR ATTENTION AND FOCUS, AND YOU WILL BE SURPRISED AT HOW MUCH YOU’LL GET DONE.A great remedy for anxiety and pressurised situations is humour. If there is tension in your environment, try to use humour to soothe the situation.
EVEN THOUGH WE LIKE TO PLEASE OTHERS, SOMETIMES WE NEED TO STRENGTHEN OURSELVES AND SAY “NO” WHEN WE FACE THE REALITY THAT WE ALREADY HAVE TOO MUCH ON OUR PLATE.Instead of becoming discouraged by how far you have to go, when you consider the road ahead, be grateful and enthusiastic about the opportunity you have to travel it, and find joy in each step.
LIMIT YOUR EXPOSURE TO NEGATIVE PEOPLE WHO TEND TO SUCK ENERGY OUT OF EVERYONE AROUND THEM. REDUCE THE ENERGY DRAIN AND SET BOUNDARIES TODAY SO THAT YOU CAN MAINTAIN POSITIVE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE.Be aware of the power of your words and your ability to either destroy or build relationships.
THERESA JOOSTE
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You cannot strengthen the weakBy weakening the strong,You cannot help the small menBy tearing down the big men.You cannot help the poorBy destroying the rich.You cannot help the wage earnerBy pulling down the wage payer.You cannot keep out of troubleBy spending more than your income.You cannot further the brotherhood of manBy inciting class hatreds.You cannot establish security on borrowed money. You cannot build character and courageBy taking away a man’s initiative and independence.You cannot help men permanentlyBy doing for them what theycould and should do for themselves.
Discuss with others at work only what you don’t mind being repeated.
THOSE WHO LISTEN LEARN FAR MORE THAN THOSE WHO TALK FOR TALKING’S SAKE.Remember that happiness is not based on what you possess or have accumulated, but rather on the relationship you have developed with the people in your life.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF AND SET YOUR GOALS HIGHER. EXPECT MORE FROM YOURSELF. THE JOURNEY UPHILL MAY BE MORE DIFFICULT, BUT THE VIEW FROM THE TOP IS SPECTACULAR.
Abraham Lincoln
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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HEALTH
Don’t look away, act against abuse
Established in 1991, 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence is a United Nations campaign. The event takes place annually between 25 November (International Day of No Violence against Women) and 10 December (International Human Rights Day). The South African Government upholds the campaign and includes issues relating to violence against children.
This campaign focuses on increasing awareness of the negative impact of violence on women and children and aims to encourage individuals, organisations, and businesses to take practical steps to help stop the violence.
What is the purpose of the campaign?
• To generate an increased level of awareness amongst South Africans relating to the incidence of violence against women and children, how it manifests itself within South African society, and the negative impact on these vulnerable groups.
• To challenge perpetrators of these offences to change their behaviour.
• To enhance and increase partnerships between government, the private sector, civil society, organised labour, sectoral groups, faith-based organisations, the media (electronic and print), and the diplomatic community in an effort to spread the message.
• To raise funds for NGOs that work within the sector, providing invaluable support to the victims and survivors of violence.
• To communicate through the most effective and appropriate channels aiming to reach
the maximum number of people across the country, particularly women and children residing in rural areas.
• To engage actively with men and boys in the discourse about combating violence in our homes, our communities, and also in the workplace.
• To highlight the stories of survivors of violence and abuse, and the impact that the campaign has had on their lives.
Why is this an important campaign?
The rights of women and children are fundamental human rights entrenched in and protected by the Constitution. Gender-based and child violence, in all its different forms, devalues human dignity and the self-worth of the person and must be stopped in our society.
How can you support this campaign?
All South Africans are called to support the campaign by wearing a white ribbon to show their solidarity. By wearing these ribbons for the duration of the 16-day period in November and December, you will be stating that you support the campaign and you will encourage others to do the same, and in so doing, create greater awareness.
AwarenessCopyright HealthInSite - www.healthinsite.net
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TRANSPORT
Jantjie Smit is die bestuurder en versorger van die twee voertuie in die foto. Jantjie is ‘n voorbeeld vir menigte van ons van hoe om na ‘n voertuig om te sien en dit op te pas.Jy kan enige tyd na sy voertuig gaan kyk en sal dit skoon en netjies vind. Hy was dit self en maak dit self skoon na ‘n werksdag. Hy daag al die ander bestuurders van trokke en voertuie uit om hul voertuie skoner as syne te maak en te hou.Baie dankie Jantjie, ons as Bestuur is trots op jou. Baie dankie vir die voorbeeld wat jy stel. Ons hoop jy het nog baie voorspoedige kilometers om te gaan.Ons is baie trots op jou!
Saamgestel deur Colin Nieuwoudt
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NATIONAL BANDANA DAY
SA BLOCK NEW YEAR’S FUNCTION
Afrimat Readymix Tyger Valley head office staff recently participated in National Bandana Day. The funds collected from the sale of colourful bandanas by an organisation called The Sunflower Fund are used for people fighting leukaemia and other life threatening blood disorders. The bandanas are worn on this day in support of suffers who lose their hair from their chemotherapy treatments. The funds raised go towards paying for the expensive tissue typing (DNA) tests for new donors to join The South African Bone Marrow Registry.
I was asked by Davin to organise our Christmas Party which was held at Ascot Mews on the 7th of November 2014.
Thanks to my previous experience I knew where to start and how to make everybody happy. I have been organising S.A. Block’s parties for a number of years, but I must admit this was one of the better ones. As you can see from the photos it was a huge success.
It was great to have Andries van Heerden, Hendrik Verreynne and Mariette Swart with us to celebrate not only our party, but also the success we had during the year, because that is what it’s all about. We carried on partying till early the next morning. Betty Hannah as usual with her dancing non- stop put the young ones to shame at her age – 72 years young!
Compiled by Lana van der Heide
Compiled by Adriana Alborough
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BACK; Lorraine Menezes, Mariette Swart, Davin Giles, Joanne Giles & Carole Seddon.MIDDLE; Ruan Smith, Pieter Stapelberg & Albert da Serra. FRONT; Andries van Heerden.
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Thanks to all who attended for making this a night to remember. I would also like to thank my husband Ben for helping me by designing the invitations.”
BACK; Karlie Vosloo, Ben Alborough & Danie van Wyk. MIDDLE; Petro van Wyk & Adriana Alborough. FRONT; Davin Giles, Hendrik Verreynne & Andries van Heerden.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT; Pieter Stapelberg, Adriana Alborough, Davin Giles, Melissa Beytel and Yzette Bothma.
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Bruno Penzorn & Lotte Penzorn.
Albert da Serra & Lizette da Serra. Adriana Alborough & Ben Alborough.
Melissa Kotza & Ruan Smith.
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BACK; Khaya Ngobe, Yzette Bothma & Donovan Pieterse. MIDDLE; Willie Bothma, Melissa Beytel, Belinda Merredew, Bianca Dingelstad & Bruno Sotto Corona. FRONT; Davin Giles, Betty Hannah and Xoliswa Yani.
Davin & Joanne Giles.
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BACK; Bruno Sotto Corona. FRONT; Hildegard Pfeffer, Carole Seddon & Bianca Dingelstad.
Chantahl Ritter & Bianka Wentzel.
CHRISTMAS WISHES
Come on and join the joyride – I hear the refrain from Roxette’s now famous song and it falls in context with events of the past year for ACI.
Little less than a year ago the senior managers of AFT announced at the Magalies Resort, hand on the heart, that it was their dream to conquer Africa for AFT.
And now the time has come – the first sods were turned a few weeks ago in Cuamba and Pemba in Mozambique for AFT.
GERHARD ODENDAAL
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On behalf of the marketing team, Merry Christmas and may God’s grace be with you.
Make merry not just on this wonderful holiday but all through the year! Enjoy your well-deserved holiday festivities with family and friends.
Please drive safe for all our holiday travellers and see you in 2015 for another exciting Afrimat year.
Hylton Hale
A small team boldly made their way to Mozambique and started chiselling out a place in the sun for AFT.
All while ACI experienced a year of mixed fortune when it came to be a contributor to the bottom line. We look forward to a complete new experience in this outward bound move.
These young pioneers have a true mission to establish a tangible opportunity for AFT and we owe a pledge of support to them.
The full circle of maintenance and repair responsibilities have returned to ACI and from the new year we look forward to tackling this head on with new found energy and knowledge.
In some areas it is business as usual while new opportunities in the North Cape and Mpumalanga are knocking on the door. We are happy that ACI’s team moves forward with purpose and mission to face the challenges of a new year and make a difference.
We will miss the colleagues who will be leaving us and we welcome the new ones who have recently joined us.
What now remains is to wish all our friends and colleagues a joyful and peaceful Christmas and festive season. It is foremost in our prayers that everybody return back safely and well rested for the next round.
HYLTON HALE
ANTON BARNARDDuring my first year in my new role as Operations Executive I have had the privilege of increasing my Afrimat family substantially, where as in the past I have been mostly operating in the Eastern Cape my horizons have been broadened to the Western Cape and the North with the AFT Business Unit. The support that I have received from the Regions was overwhelming and much appreciated and I want to say a big thank you for allowing me to be part of your teams.
I wish to thank all of my staff in the Regions for their hard work and dedication for this year, I have seen so many examples of hard work ,dedication and going the extra mile, this is what differentiates us from our competitors. Please also convey my appreciation to your families for the long hours that you have worked and the time spent away from home and the support that they have given you during this year. I will be relocating to the Western Cape with my family during December of this year, as a family we will be sad to leave behind our family but we know the Lord has plans for us and we are looking forward to the new opportunities. As a family we have received so many blessings and Gail Helen and Rhys and myself are ready to take up the plans the Lord has for us.
Please enjoy a well-earned break, enjoy the time with your loved ones and family and friends and come back refreshed and ready for 2015!
Have a blessed Christmas and all the best for the new year.
As the year draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your dedication, enthusiasm and hard work.
These efforts have been rewarded with an increase in volumes, and as we move into 2015 it is important that we maintain this momentum.
Our selling prices have steadily been on the increase and therefore our goal for the new year must be to match our increased volumes with a healthy selling price.
Market conditions and competition in the Western Cape remain aggressive but I am confident that the strategies set by our various departments will prove to be the main defining difference between ourselves and the competition.
2014 has seen the welcome arrival of a number of new faces, but sadly we have had to bid farewell to some of our most trusted and loyal team members.
Their presence will be sorely missed and I know I speak on behalf of everyone when I say we wish them every success in their new ventures.
Our mobile plants on the solar and windfarms have come to an end but negotiations are currently underway to secure new contracts in 2015.
In closing, I would like to wish you all a safe and well deserved break.
On behalf of myself and the whole of the AfrimatManagement team, we wish you and your family ablessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
BILLY PATON
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While driving to work this morning, Highveld Stereo announced they were playing their first Christmas song of the year. Listening to Boney M’s, “Little Drummer Boy” gave me time to reflect on the past year.
SA Block and Clinker Suppliers were good businesses, which is what attracted Afrimat to them in the first place. Over the past year, our team have managed to “fine-tune” the businesses, extracting even more value from them, and actually having a bit more fun while doing so. Jim Collins in his book, “Good to Great”, talks about a “culture of enduring discipline and humility”. It has been great to see the engagement levels increasing at all levels, and to be part of this positive change, although I think we may be struggling on the “humility” side.
I believe that we are very well positioned to grow our footprint even further. If this year has been one of extracting additional value from the businesses, then I truly believe that next year will be the start of a new growth phase into new markets and areas and I am very excited about our future.
Carole warned me that this team works hard and plays hard. Well I have witnessed the “work hard” part during the year, and I got to experience the “play hard” part last week at our year end function. Wow, this team knows how to party, and it was a party that continued until the early hours of the following morning. What can I say, other than, “You are Simply the Best”
Our new year brings many new challenges and opportunities, and I would like to make use of this forum to welcome Rubin Bebe to the team. Rubin, who brings a wealth of HR knowledge and experience, will be joining us in the New Year bringing a new dynamic to the team.
I would like to thank ALL of our staff and employees for their incredible input and commitment this year. Let’s enjoy the last few days of this year to the fullest. Please make the most of your well-deserved rest, and spend some quality time with those close to you.
Most of all, keep safe as we need you all back next year to continue with what we have started, namely 75% 2018.
I leave you with this quote from Oren Arnold, Christmas gift suggestions:
DAVIN GILES
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In searching for an adequate quote to summarise our past year at Infrasors, I came across the following:
“No annual report can be written for the epic 1994 year without an accolade to South Africa for the remarkable development achieved during the year which will, beyond doubt, be recorded in history as the dominating event of the decade” - Bruno Penzhorn (CEO report – Rotek Industries 1994). No matter what I try to convey in my message, nothing will come close to Bruno’s words 20 years ago. At Afrimat, we are privileged to be surrounded by world class leaders and mentors, one of them being Bruno himself. In all fields of our business, there is someone to turn to for advice and / or guidance. A rare privilege, indeed.
We will never be able to compare Infrasors’ past year with the origin of our country’s democracy in ‘94, but we can infer that the change seen in both instances was immense. New leadership, new systems, new targets, faces, policies and the list goes on… Change is never easy, but it is the only certainty. We have had our fair share of highs and lows throughout the year, but the one thing that remained constant is our focus. There is an undeniable desire to perform at a world class level, to be true leaders and to inspire our people.
To everyone at Infrasors and Afrimat who has helped to make this year remarkable, we salute you! Thank you for your contribution, passion and commitment. Working with dedicated colleagues who are joined together by a common goal, in an environment which all of us can be proud of, is both a pleasure and a privilege.
Enjoy the Festive Season with your loved ones. May you experience God’s richest blessings over this time. Veilig reis en geniet die vakansie.
To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect. ~ Oren Arnold
Wishing you all a very blessed time over the festive season, we know that it will be a prosperous 2015.
LOUIS LOUBSER
This time of the year is the time to sit and reflect and take stock and count our blessings.
It is a privilege and honour for me to be part of the Afrimat family. I am very grateful to be surrounded by talented people in a conducive environment of positivity and courage.
This has resulted in Afrimat being No 5 from the first 100 companies listed on Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
It is only grace and blessings from the Lord. This house which is Afrimat is truly built on the principles of Ps. 127 “Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted” hence I call us the Afrimat Family.
To those who will be driving may you all be safe on the road and return safely and well rested.
2014 IS GONEIt feels like yesterday when Afrimat was formed, but 8 years has passed since. Every year is like turning a page in a book - a vivid image when the page is open, then the image fades away when the page is turned. Yet the old page leaves some memories and sets the scene for the new page.
Looking at the page of 2014, it is clear that Afrimat was very fortunate and blessed again. The year 2014 will be remembered in South Africa as a year of labour conflict in most industries.
Some of our customers were affected by labour action, which therefore reduced orders and impacted Afrimat, but we are blessed to be able to say that we, Afrimat, did not form part of that legacy. That we are building our own legacy where everyone is sharing in the blessings we receive.
I would like to hail the leadership of this company for their part in making Afrimat successful. Every leader from CEO to Team Leader to
JOE KALO
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Shop Steward. I would like to hail the employees of Afrimat for the faith they have in their leaders. This company is one of the greatest performers in South Africa. When leaders are unselfishly committed to the cause of their business, and their teams are committed to their leaders, and the business is based upon a solid rock, then the prospects for success are great.
Our rock is Psalms 127. Our practices are good and we are focusing on the right things. We are soft on people, yet hard on our values. We tolerate each other in our growing, but we do not tolerate actions that hurts our values. Actions that compromise what we are standing for.
Early in 2015 we will reinforce our values into the business to remind each other what the “Afrimat Way” of doing things is. We are spending a lot of time and money on the development of skills of our leaders and employees - skills to improve our performance now, and skills to take us to the future.
The main reason why we are here is to earn a living, and that is done by generating profit - and that we did in 2014. Often against the odds, with increasing taxes imposed upon the business in various forms, we are still making profit. And profit is what keeps the economy going. Profit enables the government to earn tax, which pays their salaries too.
I call on our employees to continue to push this business to new heights in 2015. Do not tolerate people who stand watching and moaning - they may be able to make a lot of noise, but believe me - they are a deminishing minority. Be the ones who make the difference.
Think creatively. Be supportive to your leaders and work towards our joint vision. Live our values.
A good life has faith hope and love. When you go home to your families, enjoy them, love them and cherish them. After all, that is why you work - to enable them to have a good life.
May you all have a joyful time with your families, and those who will have a few days off, rest well! Those who will continue to work, thank you.
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3RD Time lucky was what I kept telling myself on my way to my 3rd Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge on Sunday, the 16th of November. 33 000 cyclists were to cycle the streets of Johannesburg with me that morning. My goal was to cycle the extremely challenging route in under 4 hours. Unfortunately the saying 3rd time lucky turned into 3rd time unlucky. The new, hillier route, heat and wind resulted in a 4:45 hour 94.7 cycle challenge. Besides these conditions I had a great ride, being very noticeable in my Afrimat cycling Kit, with one of the supporters on the side of the road asking me “What is the Afrimatter?” when I obviously wasn’t looking too happy climbing up the Cedar Road hill. So next year
I will be taking on the 94.7 Cycle Challenge again, hopefully to be 4th time lucky! And I challenge all of you, especially the Cape Town enthusiast Davin Giles to participate in next year’s 94.7; maybe you will be 1st time lucky.
Op 12 Oktober 2014 het ‘n Afrimat span aan die Tsogo Sun Amashova 106 km Pietermaritzburg na Durban wedren deelgeneem.
Saamgestel deur Shantel Cloete
3RD TIME LUCKY - 94.7 CYCLE CHALLENGE
94.7 CYCLE CHALLENGE
Van Links na Regs; Frank Beyers, Shantel Cloete,Liza Small, Jan Small.
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