By Roscoe Bremer, Business Development Executive at KBC Health & Safety The mining industry operates in a complex and demanding environment characterised by rapid technological advancements, stringent safety regulations, and escalating cost pressures. To compete in this context successfully, mining executives must prioritise operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and safety excellence. A cornerstone strategy for achieving these

By Jacques Farmer, Managing Director at PRISMA Training With a multitude of vocational choices available for matriculants and school leavers, the mining industry offers a variety of rewarding career paths. From geologists and environmental scientists to logistics managers and heavy machinery operators, there are many opportunities for school leavers to find a career in mining

By Evelyn Vanassche, Head of Recruitment at Teleresources In South Africa’s challenging economic environment, where unemployment rates remain stubbornly high, recruiting the right talent is more complicated than it might initially seem. With a larger pool of job seekers, many companies assume that hiring has become easier. However, the reality is that this abundance of

By Pierre Bekker, Director at Quyn International Recruitment & Staffing Solutions The construction, mining and petrochemical industries are among the most heavily regulated industries today. Updates to regulations are frequent, which pose significant challenges in the management of payroll for temporary workers. As such, companies are increasingly turning to payroll outsourcing as a strategic solution,

By Reo Botes, Managing Executive at Essential Employee Benefits South African businesses operate in an environment in which many employees, particularly those in lower income segments, struggle to afford basic healthcare services. Healthcare benefits like medical aid are simply not affordable for the majority of the workforce, even if they are subsidised, which exacerbates the

By Reo Botes, Managing Executive at Essential Employee Benefits Cross-subsidising medical aid contributions is a long-standing practice in South Africa and is and one of the benefits companies can use to make themselves stand out as employers of choice. This approach allows employers to support their employees in managing healthcare costs, which can be particularly