‘Training and skills our most crucial focus’

Despite the significant challenges faced by familyowned businesses in implementing a B-BBEE framework, Cargocare Freight Services has made significant strides in the areas closest to its heart. “We are intent on continuing to grow those staff members who represent previously disadvantaged sectors of the community,” says operations director Sue Wood. “Development within this environment is focused on personal achievement as well as progress towards business initiatives.” In October last year Johnny Reddy joined the executive board of Cargocare. “After five years with the company in the role of export manager, he has achieved significant success in growing his young team,” says Wood. While Cargocare pays close attention to all elements of the codes, training and skills is its most crucial focus. “We remain firmly in the camp identified as a learning organisation. “We have found that by focusing on our organisational values and ISO standards, issues surrounding the possible downside of B-BBEE compliance are considerably reduced, and in fact the upside is most often evident when compliance issues are raised by new client prospects. As with others in our sector, we will be auditing against the transport charter this year, where we are confident of retaining our Level 3 rating.”