Creating portals for transformation

Transformation is a top priority for ZacPak, a subsidiary of independent groupage operator CFR Freight. ZacPak Johannesburg and ZacPak Durban have recently both been awarded level 2 Broadbased Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status, while ZacPak Cape Town is now officially on Level 1. According to Laraine Hurst, human resources manager for the CFR group of companies, the focus on B-BBEE status for ZacPak has been different from that of CFR Freight which has a level 3 status. “This is mainly due to the size of each respective entity,” she said. “As a group transformation is a key priority to which we are committed, despite the challenges of the process. We understand that the past B-BBEE legislation helped to create the current emerging “middle class”. This reflects positively on our country’s economic growth. We believe that we can build on this by using B-BBEE codes as guidance on how to achieve transformation which is true and meaningful within our group of companies.” Willie Nel, managing director of ZacPak nationally, said the strategy at the ZacPak depots was to identify sustainable projects as these created portals for transformation.