South African ports, more specifically the container terminals, have been under intense scrutiny due to low productivity, among other things.
The International Transport Workers’ Federation says it supports their fight for formal jobs and decent pay and working conditions.
If more minerals were processed locally before export, the industry could contribute 50–60% of exports.
The IDC has extended the repayment deadline for an older R950-million loan.
While many applicants demonstrate some of the required competencies, additional training is often necessary.
One of the notable developments in the sector is the growing trend of external training, with freight companies investing in paid-for programmes.
He acknowledged the significant challenges Mpumalanga faces, including an unemployment rate above the national average.
Industry employers have been invited to attend the event in Durban next week.
The decision to start her own recruitment agency stemmed from a deep-seated passion for the freight and logistics sector.
Last year’s Q4 volume moved to the Port of Saldanha decreased by 19% because of TFR.
Intensified competition is leading to heightened stress levels among sales professionals, says Steff Boyd, managing director at Switch Recruit.
The latest data released by Statistics SA shows that there are now 7.8 million unemployed people in the country.
