The creation of new positions and roles, coupled with an increased focus on training, bodes well for the freight sector, which is increasingly embracing change.
As the industry adapts to rapid technological advancements and shifts in market demands, the creation of new roles is a response to emerging needs, from tech-savvy logistics professionals to data analysts and customs experts.
One of the notable developments in the sector is the growing trend of external training, with freight companies investing in paid-for programmes for their staff, according to Steff Boyd, managing director of Switch Recruit.
“We’re seeing freight companies offering paid-for external training on a large scale. Given the limited time and resources, there’s a marked shift towards external training over in-house development.”
This shift highlights the sector’s commitment to upskilling its workforce. Boyd also noted a significant trend in recruitment within the freight sector, particularly in Gauteng.
“Many of our clients are creating new roles as they continue to grow post-Covid-19. Gauteng is seeing a boom in both new and replacement positions. However, in the coastal regions, job offerings are relatively stagnant, with companies mostly filling replacement roles.”
- Read the rest in this week's Freight Features edition on "Training & Recruitment."
