Perseverance, dedication and reliability pay off

While not a traditional family business, management at freight computer specialists Compu- Clearing are firm believers in instilling family values and culture within their business. According to chairman Arnold Garber, many did not think the company would succeed when they first started, but solid values such as perseverance, dedication and reliability finally paid off. Listed on the JSE in 1998, Compu- Clearing has gone from strength to strength through the years developing an environment where the more than 60 employees have a close-knit relationship. “The culture of the company is what makes it family orientated,” says Garber. “I have a very close relationship with my partner, Johan du Preez, even though there is no blood tie. From a management perspective we definitely try to instil the family culture. The atmosphere and the relationship between the people who work here resemble that of a family.” According to Garber the company serves four sets of people – its suppliers, customers, shareholders and employees. “We are not blood relatives, but the family mentality exists in that we care for each other and help each other out. We are a group of people working together to make a success of this business every day.” Important to this is the concept of service. Something that Garber and his team take very seriously. “We are always working towards improving our service levels and it is important to listen to our customers and meet their needs at all times. ”