Victims of domestic violence benefit from Katlego largesse

Offering its logistics expertise to help the plight of abandoned children is what Katlego Global Logistics’ social responsibility programme is all about. The company has joined forces with charity groups in Germany and Holland in support of Athlone House of Strength, a shelter for victims of domestic violence based in Paarl in the Cape. “Funds are raised in Europe and for any shipments to South Africa, we clear and deliver at no charge,” MD Moses Maboi told FTW. The skills shortage in the industry is another issue close to Maboi’s heart. “Developing the industry skills pool is critical for us all,” says Maboi, “which is why we have decided to offer bursaries to two BCom Logistics students – an offer we hope to repeat on an annual basis.” The company is looking to recruit suitable candidates who are currently registered for their first year of study. “We will take them through to their final year, with no strings attached. Hopefully they will choose to be employed by us, but the motivation is to make a difference in our own way to the industrywide skills shortage which is driving up salaries. “In our search for staff, we have become aware of the shortage of qualified people. By offering bursaries we believe we can make a difference.”