Edition 2014/02 30 June 2014

Edition 2014/02 30 June 2014
“I admire those
who trust and
are trustworthy”
Rachel Joy Scott
THE ONE THING
“What is the one thing that you can
do such that by doing it everything
else will be easier or unnecessary?”
This question is asked by the authors Gary Keller and Jay
Papason in their best seller “The One Thing”.
They argue that one should determine what your long-term
goal is, what target should you aim for?
Once you have decided this, it becomes your highest priority
which requires your best efforts.
The measure of a business’ success is to deliver good returns
over a long period of time. This can only be achieved if each
team member ensures that his best efforts are aligned with
what he needs to contribute to make Afrimat successful.
Doing the right thing right and holding yourself accountable
to your team mates can make all the difference.
Andries Van Heerden - CEO
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KLIPRUG QUARRY
Compiled by Malcolm Knipe
Our newest aggregate quarry was officially opened by CEO Andries van Heerden on the
27th of March 2014. The opening function was attended by about 100 of our local customers,
consulting engineers, DMR personnel, and Afrimat Staff.
The new Kliprug Quarry is positioned in the Durbanville area just behind Afrisam’s Peninsula
Quarry. High competition in this immediate area includes Lafarge’s Tygerberg, Afrisam’s
Peninsula Quarry, Portland Quarry and Ciollis Quarry.
Kliprug Quarry is strategically placed to give Afrimat perfect exposure to the Western
Cape market. Together with Palmiet, Dennegeur and De Kop Quarries, Kliprug will allow
Afrimat to cover the Cape Peninsula, placing us in a strong bargaining position to supply
the various contracts.
All that needs to happen now is for the sales to come in.
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3.
Marco Bekker, Andre Smith, Mariette Swart,
Boshoff Muller, Rubin Bebe, Chris Bekker
Piet Swarts, Collin Ramukhubathi, Pieter De Wit
Gert Coffee and Shaun Coad
Davin Giles and Andries van Heerden
Davin Giles
Andries van Heerden
Anton Barnard
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AHEAD & BEYOND
CONFERENCE 2014
Compiled by Mareli Fourie
What does it take to be ahead? What does it take to go beyond?
How can Afrimat go Ahead and Beyond?
These are the questions the leaders of Afrimat had on their minds at the 2014 Magaliesburg
Ahead & Beyond conference with the speakers Brand Pretorius, Gert Coffee, Dr Pieter
Barnard , Dr Jan van Heerden and Andries van Heerden leading the inspiring discussions.
Action without vision is only passing time, vision without action is merely day dreaming,
but vision with action can change the world – these wise words from Nelson Mandela
summarise the aim of the conference. We shared and inspired not only the Afrimat Vision
but also the actions we need to take, the leaders we have to become and the values we
have to build on to make sure that Afrimat goes Ahead and Beyond.
We went to the conference as Dreamers with a mission and we came back fulfilled as
Leaders aiming at value-based action with a vision.
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SUMMARY: IDEAS OF VISIONARIES
6.
Andries van Heerden
Brand Pretorius (Guest Speaker)
Hylton Hale and
Andries van Heerden
Jan van Heerden
Pieter Barnard
Gert Coffee
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AFRIMAT AGGREGATES EC
Compiled by Lloyd Minter
CLIENT FUNCTION AT DENVER QUARRY
Afrimat EC recently held their 2014 Client function. Our previous Client function was held
in 2010. The function was held once again on the premises of Denver Quarries. We had an
exceptional turnout, in excess of 130 valued clientele.
A special thank you must be extended to our office ladies (Alice Labuschagne, Janine
Meiring) for all their hard work and long hours, they did a fantastic job putting everything
together and organising a marque tent with beautiful decor.
Mr. Andries Van Heerden gave a wonderful presentation of our last financial year’s results.
There were also some lucky draws that were given out and were greatly received. Judging
by the feedback received from our clients, it was a huge success.
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A special thank you must also be extended to the Workshop for their beautiful “Afrimat
logo fire drum creation”.
INTERNSHIPS/GRADUATE
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Compiled by Desmondo Goedeman
In 2014 Afrimat has appointed 11 more interns on the Graduate Development Programme
succesfully registered with the MQA. These interns will each follow an AFRIMAT GRADUATE
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME compiled by the Sustainability Department and various
Engineering Managers in Afrimat.
It is required of the interns to complete quarterly progress reports to the MQA. The Skills
Development department facilitates this process. The CEO has however requested that
all Afrimat interns must also prepare a personal report to him. The Skills Development
department will facilitate this report process and make sure that the CEO gets to know all
the interns better.
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LUFUNO MANDAHA
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
Infrasors
Lyttelton Marble Hall
Mechanical Engineer
JUSTICE TSHIVULE
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
Infrasors
Lyttelton Centurion
Mining Engineer
SIPHAMANDLA MZOLO
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
Infrasors
Lyttelton Centurion
Environmental Management and Geology
SIFISO DUBAZANA
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
Infrasors
Lyttelton Centurion
Mechanical Engineer
USIMPHIRE THANWANE
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
Infrasors
Delf Sand
Chemical Engineer
THEODORA SEBONE
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
AAO
Kliprug
Mining Engineer
KATLEGO MAKGALE
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
Glen Douglas
Glen Douglas Dolomite
Mechanical Engineer
SELLO RAMUSI
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
Glen Douglas
Glen Douglas Dolomite
Mining Engineer
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TAKALANI RADZUMA
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
AAEC
PE
Mechanical Engineer
JABULANE MOTHA
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
AAKZN
Vryheid
Mining Engineer
TSHIFHIWA RAMELLA
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
Infrasors
Lyttelton Centurion
Mining and Environmental Geology
We wish these interns all the best in becoming part of the Afrimat culture.
We also would like to congratulate the following interns who will be completing their
Graduate Development Programme with Afrimat in May 2014 and September 2014.
THESE INTERNS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
MBUSO BIYELA
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
• GDP END DATE
AAKZN
Vryheid
Mechanical Engineer
May 2014
SITHEMBELOKHULE CEBEKULU
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
• GDP END DATE
AAKZN
Vryheid
Geology
May 2014
HAPPINESS MMASEEMA
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
• GDP END DATE
Glen Douglas
Glen Douglas Dolomite
Geology
May 2014
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KHODANI PHUNGO
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
• GDP END DATE
Glen Douglas
Glen Douglas Dolomite
Mechanical Engineer
May 2014
KATLEGO JONES
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
• GDP END DATE
AAEC
PE
Mining Engineer
September 2014
RONALD MATUMBA
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• DISCIPLINE
• GDP END DATE
ACI
Kuipersbult
Mechanical Engineer
September 2014
We wish them all the best for their futures ahead.
ABET - ADULT BASIC
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Compiled by Alison Marone
ATTENDANCE FOR ABET - SUSTAINABILITY
Worcester Workshop
3 Students
Brewelskloof
Dennegeur
Stanford/Bredasdorp/Kleurkloof
De Kop
Kliprug
8 Students
7 Students
Still to start Abet
1 Student
To start in June
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Kwazula Natal
Attendance dropped drastically due to
Abet not being supported by all parties
involved. It has become a great concern
that Abet numbers have dwindled since
2013 last year.
Delft Sands
Assessments have been done, classes to
start soon.
Baie geluk aan Faizel Sauls met die suksesvolle voltooiing van sy “Trade
Test” asook die goeie persentasie wat behaal is.
Baie geluk aan Richard Osborne wat sukses behaal het in sy “Pre-evaluation”
wat by False Bay College aangebied is. Ons wens hom alle sterkte toe met sy
aansoek vir die “Trade test”.
GLEN DOUGLAS
LEARNERSHIP INTAKE 2014
Compiled by Sonja van Niekerk
The following candidates were successful in the selection process for an MQA
Learnership at Glen Douglas:
Adeline Malende
Kenny Varty
Granny Maseko
Thando Ngcepe
Caswell Nquma
LEARNERSHIP (Electrician)
LEARNERSHIP (Diesel Mechanic)
LEARNERSHIP (Diesel Mechanic)
LEARNERSHIP (Boilermaker)
LEARNERSHIP (Fitter)
Glen Douglas would like to welcome them on board. We are sure that their time at
Glen Douglas will be fruitful and will equip them with the necessary skills for their
future careers.
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GLEN DOUGLAS LED PROJECT
COMMUNITY YOUTH SKILLS PROGRAMME
GROUP 2
Glen Douglas started equipping the unemployed youth of the local Midvaal community
by selecting eight learners and providing them with skills which will assist them in their
future careers. The following learners completed their three months Skills Programme at
the end of April 2014: Jabulani Mafooa, Thabo Monyele, Morena Maphalala, Selina Madia,
Frans Mangelo, Brutus Mofokeng, Nolwandle Ntshwanti and Sandra Fana. The candidates
are joined by Willem Hattingh (Mine Manager), Andre Maree (HOD Mining) and Michael Neff
(Trainer of SRE Services).
Glen Douglas would like to wish them all of the best with their future endeavours.
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EBDA COLLEGE STUDENTS
Compiled by Anthea Adams
The two core components of the Afrimat Learnership Programme are based on the development
of the practical and theoretical training of all learners participating in the Afrimat Learnership
Programme. Practical training being conducted within the company, at the workshops and at
the different quarries within the regions.
Theoretical training being provided by training providers throughout the country. One of
them being EBDA College. From 6 January 2014 until 11 April 2014 the learners successfully
completed semester 1 at EBDA College.
THESE LEARNERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
THOBANI DLAMINI
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Diesel Mechanic
Afrimat Aggregates Eastern Cape
MTHOKOZISI SIBISI
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Diesel Mechanic
Afrimat Aggregates Kwazulu – Natal
NHLANHLA NGWENYAMA
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Diesel Mechanic
Afrimat Aggregates Kwazulu – Natal
THOKOZANI NTOMBELA
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Plater/Welder
Afrimat Aggregates Kwazulu – Natal
DANIËL MOLEKOA
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Welders Aide Course
Afrimat Contracting International
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THABO FANDANA
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Boilermaker
Afrimat Contracting International
KEVIN ANDERSON
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Electrician
Glen Douglas Dolomite
The learners are currently completing semester 2 at EBDA College, which commenced on
5 May 2014 until 1 August 2014.
THESE LEARNERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
BHEKINKOSI MADE
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Diesel Mechanic
Afrimat Aggregates Kwazulu - Natal
MARCO VOSLOO
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Auto Electrician
Afrimat Aggregates Kwazulu – Natal
GERHARDUS VENTER
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Diesel Mechanic
Afrimat Aggregates Kwazulu – Natal
ROBERT MEINTJIES
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Auto Electrician
Afrimat Aggregates Kwazulu – Natal
GOODHOPE MAHLANGU
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Diesel Mechanic
Glen Douglas Dolomite
WILLIAM MALOKA
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Diesel Mechanic
Glen Douglas Dolomite
SOPHIE KHUTSOANE
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Diesel Mechanic
Glen Douglas Dolomite
JONATHAN HOFMEESTER
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Fitter and Turner
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
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PETER JOHN DANIËLS
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Diesel Mechanic
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
DEVON DU PLESSIS
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Fitter and Turner
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
DAVID BRONN
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Diesel Mechanic
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
ANDRE MOSTERT
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Auto Electrician
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
TERTIUS MILLER
• TRADE
• COMPANY
Diesel Mechanic
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
Congratulations to all the EBDA students who have already completed
semester one and good luck to those to those who are currently completing
semester 2.
RIAAN KOORTS
Riaan Koorts van Delft Sand se seun, Heinrich
Koorts, 20, is Oktober verlede jaar genooi om in
Buckinghampaleis saam met Koningin Elisabeth II
‘n koppie tee te geniet.
Heinrich, ‘n finale jaar student aan die Westminster
Universiteit in London, het sy koshuis se beskerm
vrou en die koningin se dogter, Prinses Anne, in
Mei verlede jaar ontmoet en so het sy naam op
‘n lys van 50 studente beland wie genooi is om
saam met die koningin tee te drink.
Heinrich se naam is op die lys gevoeg om hom
te vereer vir sy betrokkenheid by die koshuis.
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TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Compiled by Marnus Dreyer
As a supervisor, team leader or a manager you must lead your employees to accomplish
the set business goals. Effective leadership skills can be developed. Here are a few simple
leadership tips that can be of help.
LISTEN TO YOUR EMPLOYEES
Take the time to gather feedback from your employees to determine how they feel about
their jobs. You can do this by scheduling time to meet with each employee individually.
Credibility is built by showing that you are concerned, and the conversations provide you
with valuable insight to improve their job processes.
DISCOVER THEIR GOALS
Part of the listening process involves asking your employees about their long-term goals.
There is a dual benefit:
• It shows you are interested in their career development
• It gives you the opportunity to uncover some hidden talent or skill that could benefit
the company
The classic old saying goes “nothing is said until it is in writing” therefore you need to
help your employees to develop a written action plan to reach their goals.
MAKE CORRECTIONS QUICKLY AND PRIVATELY
When an employee is doing something incorrectly or behaving in an unacceptable manner,
don’t let the situation escalate. Talk to the employee in private immediately and see this as
an opportunity to teach, instead of to reprimand.
PRAISE GOOD WORK
While we are busy every day, it is easy to overlook the accomplishments of our employees
and mention only their mistakes. On the other hand an occasional handwritten note
acknowledging an employee’s achievements or to let him/her know you appreciate
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his/her daily effort goes a long way toward providing motivation and building morale.
SET AN EXAMPLE
Always show your employees how they should go about their work by setting an example.
If you expect employees to follow through on promises to customers, production and
performance, set a positive example by fulfilling your promises to the employees.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Faizel
Sauls (Worcester Electrical
Workshop), passing
with an A symbol in his Trade
Test Section 28
Electrical (Construction)
Combination A and B.
We are very proud of you.
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YOU SAY - GOD SAYS
BIBLE PROMISES
YOU SAY: “It’s impossible”
GOD SAYS: All things are possible
(LUKE 18:27)
YOU SAY: “I’m too tired”
GOD SAYS: I will give you rest
(MATTHEW 11:28-30)
YOU SAY: “I can’t go on”
GOD SAYS: My Grace is sufficient
(2 Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
YOU SAY: “I can’t figure things out”
GOD SAYS: I will direct your steps
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
YOU SAY: “I can’t do it”
GOD SAYS: You can do all things
(Philippians 4:13)
YOU SAY: “I’m not able”
GOD SAYS: I am able
(2 Corinthians 9:8)
YOU SAY: “It’s not worth it”
GOD SAYS: It will be worth it
(Romans 8:28)
YOU SAY: “I can’t forgive myself”
GOD SAYS: I Forgive you
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
YOU SAY: “I can’t manage”
GOD SAYS: I will supply all your needs
(Philippians 4:19)
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YOU SAY: “I’m afraid”
GOD SAYS: I have not given you a spirit of fear
(2Timothy 1:7)
YOU SAY: “I’m always worried and frustrated”
GOD SAYS: Cast all your cares on ME
(I Peter 5:7)
YOU SAY: “I’m not smart enough”
GOD SAYS: I give you wisdom
(I Corinthians 1:30)
YOU SAY: “I feel all alone”
GOD SAYS: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews 13:5)
AFRI-LAB
Know Your Product
Compiled by Johan Burger
RIFFLER:
Division of a sample using a riffler.
Sampling Method MD1
A riffler is used to divide or reduce a sample of granular material into equal parts.
The right riffler must be used for the fraction that is going to be tested.
MAXIMUM SIZE OF AGGREGATE (MM)
OPENING WIDTH OR SLOT SIZE (MM)
25.0mm or larger
37.5mm
13.2mm - 25.0mm
25.0mm
6.7mm - 13.2mm
13.2mm
Less than 6.7mm
6.7mm
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METHOD
The sample is placed in one of the 3 riffler’s catchpans and spread evenly along the length
of the pan so that when the pan is inverted over the feeder tray all the openings received
an equal quantity of material in an even stream. Repeat the process till the right sample
size is obtained.
NOTE
The pan the farthest away from the person doing the riffling will be coarser in grading
and heavier in weight, and the pan closest to him/her will be finer in grading and lighter
in weight.
To counter this issue, the person doing the riffling will change position halfway through
the riffling process. Doing this we can theoretically eliminate this problem.
Should you acquire any other information please contact the laboratory at: [email protected]
RIFFLER FOR SAND
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23.
ONE-ON-ONE WITH
BETTY HANNAH
NAME: Betty Hannah
POSITION: Executive Secretary, SA Block & Clinker Supplies
DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: 1 December 1986
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: 28 February 1942, Scotland
HEIGHT: 1m 55cm
FAMILY DETAILS: I have a son & grandson in Johannesburg and then
a daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter & grandson in Cape Town.
FAVOURITE FOOD: Crayfish Thermidor
FAVOURITE DRINK: Tea/Strawberry Brutal Fruit
FAVOURITE MOVIE: Gone with the Wind /Brave Heart/Mama Mia
FAVOURITE ANIMAL: Golden Cocker Spaniel
FAVOURITE TV PROGRAMME: The Chase/The Cube/Historical
Related Programmes
DREAM CAR: Mini Cooper
DREAM HOLIDAY: Visit 7 Wonders of the World/Anywhere with my
whole family
HOBBIES: Reading/Crossword Puzzles
PET HATE: Rude People
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HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR SPARE TIME: Catching up on news with
family and friends - BBM/Watching TV/Shopping
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WIN A MILLION RAND: Invest it for
retirement
ANY INTERESTING NEWS ABOUT YOURSELF: On 30 July 2014 I will
have been married to my husband, Alex, for 48 years.
BETTY’S LAW
1. If anything can go wrong, fix it! (To Hell with Murphy!).
2. When given a choice, take both.
3. Multiple projects lead to multiple successes.
4. Start at the top, then work your way up.
5. Do it by the book, but be the author.
6. When forced to compromise, ask for more.
7. If you can’t beat them, join them, then beat them.
8. If it is worth doing, it has got to be done right now.
9. If you can’t win, change the rules.
10. If you can’t change the rules, then ignore them.
11. Perfection is not optional.
12. When faced without a challenge, make one.
13. “No” simply means begin again at one level higher.
14. Don’t walk when you can run.
15. Bureaucracy is a challenge to be conquered with a righteous attitude, a tolerance for
stupidity, and a bulldozer when necessary.
16. When in doubt, think!
17. Patience is a virtue, but persistence to the point of success is a blessing.
18. The squeaky wheel gets replaced.
19. The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live.
20. Never say never!
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WAGE NEGOTIATIONS
Compiled by Rubin Bebe
The Company and Solidarity conducted the annual substantive wage negotiations.
During discussions the parties dealt with various substantive issues including the wage
increases of employees in the bargaining unit.
Given the current Industrial Relations climate in the country the parties managed to settle
the substantive wage negotiations in a professional and amicable manner.
Management wish to thank the negotiating parties for concluding an agreement.
BOUBLOK
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Willmar Jeftha, Benedict Khomoentso, Adrian May, FJ Walters.
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WESTERN CAPE
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AT THE BACK: Anton Gerber (General Manager: Human Resources), Skumbuza
Madliwa, Raymond Holland- Chapman (Solidarity Organiser).
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT INFRONT: Erica Deliwe, Willmar Jefta (HR Officer), William Shobeka, Andries
Sauls, Rubin Bebe (Human Resources Manager).
TRANSPORT
Compiled by Dawie Schroeder
VREDENBURG WINDPLAAS
Die Transport afdeling is die afgelope twee maande besig met die nuwe windplaas projek
op Vredenburg. Op enige gegewe oomblik is daar 3 tot 9 vragmotors besig met aflewering
van ons produk afkomstig vanaf De Kop Steengroef.
Daar word 47 wind turbines opgerig vir die verskaffing van “skoon” elektrisiteit. Dit is een
van vele energie projekte waarby ons betrokke is in die Wes Kaap.
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HUWELIKSKLOKKE
Baie geluk aan Joline (Koste Klerk Worcester) en
Nelius van Eeden wat op 3 Mei 2014 in die huwelik
getreë het. Soos Joline sê, sy is baie gelukkig om met haar
beste vriend te kon trou.
Baie seën, liefde en voorspoed vir julle paadjie
saam.
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DRIVERS OF THE YEAR 2014
Compiled by Dawie Schroeder
SEMI DRYWER:
ANDY MATTHEWS
Andy Matthews is ons Semi Drywer van die
maand April. Hy ry die die nuwe 490 Nissan
Qoun. Andy het sommer die eerste maand
van produksie met die nuwe vragmotor
die top posisie behaal. Andy - baie geluk en
bou voort op die prestasie!
5 KUB TIPPER:
ENRICO BOBBEJEE
Enrico Bobejee beklee vir die hoeveelste maand
die eerste plek vir die 5 kub drywers. Enrico is
‘n baie energieke drywer en sal nooit nee
se vir ‘n laaste vrag nie. Baie dankie vir jou
harde werk en die baie goeie voorbeeld wat
jy aan jou mede drywers stel.
10 KUB TIPPER:
JOHN LAKEY
Een van die grootste ysters hier in die
transport afdeling is John Lakey. Hy ry een
van die nuwe 370 Nissan Quans. John is vir
die afgelope 8 maande die top 10 kub drywer.
Hierdie is waarlik een van die hardwerkenste personeellede in die hele Afrimat. John
baie dankie vir die voorbeeld - jy stel die
‘benchmark’ vir alle ander drywers en
personeel hoe om pligsgetrou en hard te
werk om jou doelwitte te bereik.
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MY PROFILE
Compiled by Piet Swartz
BONGANI JEFFREY
KONDILE
Position: Quarry Foreman
Operation: Dennegeur Quarry - Paarl
Born in Molteno Eastern Cape on 18 August 1951. He went
to High School Nomonde and passed grade 9 in 1985. He
joined Malans Quarry in 1987 as a Mechanical assistant.
He was promoted to Mobile Crusher foreman at Paarden
Eiland and also Screen Foreman for Vaatjie Sandmine.
With the beginning of Kliprug Quarry he was promoted to Quarry foreman and then transferred
to Dennegeur Quarry as foreman. He would like to be a Quarry Manager. He is married to
Letecia and they have three children, Siyanda, Olwethu and Zoe. They stay in Philippi East.
DANIEL DE WAAL
Position: Loader Operator
Operation: Dennegeur Quarry - Paarl
Daniel was born in Sutherland on 05 July 1956. He
joined Prima Klipbrekers on 21 January 1999 as Loader
operator and has been there ever since. He is married
to Alina and they have four children, Claudine, Matthews,
Ingrid and Magda. They live in Paarl.
THOMAS JOHANNES WES
Position: Loader/Dumper/Watertruck Operator
Operation: Dennegeur Quarry - Paarl
Born in Citrusdal on 13 September 1975. He attended
school at Citrusdal Secondary School and passed
grade 9 in December 1992. He joined Malans Quarry
on 07 October 1998 as a general worker. He worked his
way up as Loader -,Dumper-, Excavator–and currently
Watertruck operator, in fact he just passed his code
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14 license on 19 May 2014. He is single and stays at Kliprug farm, Klein Drakenstein. His
ambition is to become a truck driver.
WELCOME NTITSOLO
Position: General Worker
Operation: Dennegeur Quarry - Paarl
Born in Lady Frere, Eastern Cape on 18 August 1951. He
went to school at Glen Adelaide Primary School and
passed grade 7. Welcome joined prima Klipbrekers in
1998 as a general worker and has been there ever since.
He is married to Floria and they have six children
namely Mkhusile (son), Nonzukiso (daughter), Miseka
(daughter), Noluvuyo (daughter), Axola (son) and Lwanele (son). He is quite happy in his
current position.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Compiled by Anthea Adams
CONTRATULATIONS
ALISON!
We at Afrimat wish to congratulate
Alison Marone on her prestigious
achievement.
Over a period of 3 years she completed
her Business Management Diploma.
With this she envisions herself to
continue playing a vital role in the
training of staff and the upliftment
of people in the community.
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ONE-ON-ONE WITH
RUSSEL RUTTERS
NAME: Russel Rutters
POSITION: Product Technical Consultant, Port Elizabeth
DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: 17 July 2007
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: 19 March, Transkei
FAMILY DETAILS: Married to Robyn, Two sons Ross (15) and Paul-James
(11) and a daughter Kaylee (12).
FAVOURITE FOOD: Sushi
FAVOURITE DRINK: Whiskey
FAVOURITE COLOUR: Blue
FAVOURITE MOVIE: Shawshank Redemption
ANIMALS: Two Jack Russels , a cat and a parrot.
FAVOURITE TV PROGRAMME: Animal Planet and Discovery channel
DREAM CAR: Bugatti Veyron
DREAM HOLIDAY: Mozambique
HOBBIES: Cricket and Golf
PET HATE: People who are false
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HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR SPARE TIME: With my family (very big
family)
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WIN A MILLION RAND: Settle some
debt and assist the less fortunate
ANY INTERESTING NEWS ABOUT YOURSELF: Highly passionate and
motivated person with all that I do
WHAT MAKES YOU TICK: My honesty and integrity is what makes
me tick, I enjoy pleasing people and I don’t like seeing people
standing on the outside. It makes me feel guilty.
SOMETHING THAT PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME: My first
language that I could speak was Xhosa. Before I could start school,
I had to go to school for six months prior the grade to learn and
adapt to speaking English. Never too old to learn.
EXERCISES
Compiled by Marna Strydom
(Met vergunning van L Hugo Fisioterapeute)
EXERCISE IN THE WORKPLACE:
-Stand Up And Work
Standing burns more calories than sitting does. Look for ways to get out of your chair.
Stand while talking on the phone. Skip instant messaging and email, and instead walk to
a colleague’s desk for a face-to-face chat.
-Take Fitness Breaks
Rather than hanging out in the lounge with coffee or a snack, take a brisk walk or do
some gentle stretching. For example, face straight ahead, then lower your chin to your
chest. Or, while standing, grab one of your ankles and bring it up toward your buttock.
Hold each stretch for 15 to 30 seconds.
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NEW APPOINTMENTS
Katarien Deysel
I joined Afrimat Ltd as Group Manager: SHE in May 2014. I
come from the Gold mining sector and I am very excited to
join the Afrimat family.
I am looking forward to working with each and every person
and taking us to the next level.
REGINALD GWALA
I joined Afrimat, Kwazulu Natal, as the HR Manager in March
2014. I was born in Mooi River (KZN midlands).
I enjoy reading, running and spending quality time with my
family and friends. I look forward to meeting new colleagues
at Afrimat.
LEONLIE KRUGER
Ek is aangestel as die Verkoopskonsultant by Hluhluwe Steengroef.
Ek is getroud met Marius Kruger, die Bestuurder by Hluhluwe
Steengroef. Ons het 3 dogters, ons oudste is Geraldine, ‘n
gekwalifiseerde haarkapper by Gary Rom, dan is Mirinda ‘n
eerstejaar onderwysstudent by Potchefstroom Universiteit en
Maruschka is ‘n Gr8 leerling in Grantleigh College.
Ons kom vanaf Tzaneen, Limpopo Provinsie en is Bloubul
ondersteuners.
CRAIG HUGHES
Criag is a Plantsman at the Vryheid branch. He has been a
citizen of Vryheid for 43 years to date. Craig is a people’s person
who loves to help in community projects. He is involved in
sport with youth and very soon he will have our local Afrimat
Soccer team playing other branches. In his spare time he loves
to ride his motorcycle which is a GSXR 1000 road bike, its called
a de-stressor. He gets on easily with people no matter what
walks of life they come from, he knows and feels that he will
definitely add value to the company, and has always wanted to
be part of a dynamic team.
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INTERNSHIP
I am Takalani Radzuma, born on 9 November 1988 in
Limpopo Province. I am the second born to the family
and I have an older sister and two younger brothers.
I attended Gogobole Primary and Sinthumule Senior
School from 2002 and completed matric in 2006. I was
raised by my granny Masindi and my mother Sylvia.
I started my studies in Mechanical Engineering at the
University of Johannesburg and completed my National
Diploma in 2012 at the Doornfontein campus. I did two
years theoretical and 1 and a half years of practical
which I did a year at Tau Lekoa mine and six months at
Audi Johannesburg.
During the progress of studies, I had a son Samuel (2
yrs old) with Tendani, who passed away in May 2013. I
registered to do my Btech in June 2013. Unfortunately I
did not complete my studies and had to cancel it in April
2014 when I received the good news that I got the Internship
in Mechanical Engineering with Afrimat Aggregates Eastern
Cape and I am happy to have started on 5 May 2014.
EASTER READYMIX
Every year the Afrimat Readymix Team makes a donation of Easter eggs to a charity
in order to give those less fortunate the opportunity to celebrate and enjoy the Easter
festive season. This year the recipients were the residents of Camphill Village in Klein
Dassenberg, Atlantis. Camphill is a rural, residential working farm community which
offers support and work opportunities for people living with intellectual disabilities.
They currently have 86 residents, all of whom were absolutely thrilled to receive a
parcel of Easter eggs from Afrimat.
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HEALTH CARE
General Medical Scheme Information
MEDICAL SCHEME MEMBERS INSIST ON MORE TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
As you may be aware from various articles in the media, more and more members of medical
schemes are quite rightly insisting on greater transparency and accountability from their
Scheme’s board of trustees.
Due to the lack of regulation in certain areas of the medical scheme industry instances of
fraud and abuse on all sides of the spectrum – from members, healthcare providers and
employees to intermediaries, administrators and trustees – appear to be on the increase,
which puts upward pressure on monthly subscriptions.
Currently, the Competition Commission is investigating the medical industry. This inquiry is
taking place because many medical scheme members are finding their monthly subscriptions
unaffordable and feeling like their benefits are not enough.
THE REALITY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN SCHEME MEMBERS IS:
• benefits are either too expensive, or
• patients are over serviced, or
• we simply do not pay enough each month to obtain private healthcare.
Schemes should be trying to create a balance between entitlement and responsibility. This
means that they have a responsibility to members to assist in the defraying of fair and
legitimate healthcare costs in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of schemes.
In the next few years it is highly probable that there will be only a small handful of Open
schemes left in South Africa, with very little choice as to where people can obtain cover.
In turn, members have a responsibility to stay informed, play by the rules and pay their
monthly subscriptions and it’s important that these monthly subscriptions are paid on
time. No subscriptions means no benefits.
However to keep monthly subscription rates at an acceptable level, schemes need to
ensure that benefits are funded in accordance with their Rules. To do this, schemes have
to be consistent regarding the amounts they pay out, together with streamlining and
implementing more cost efficient ways of running the Scheme.
In terms of what it costs to fund benefits there is also undeniably added financial pressure
created by paying Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) at a rate that is determined by
service providers, including some service providers with no ethical or legal limit. This fact
impacts any scheme, in such a way that more of members’ Rands buy fewer benefits each
year and at a rate that is way beyond inflation.
In reality, schemes pay out in accordance with the benefits provided for by each benefit
option and scheme-specific general rules.
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Monthly subscriptions require careful costing and planning. It also means that schemes
need clear rules about what will and won’t be paid out, as it is frequently difficult to strike
the right balance between thrift and necessary expenditure.
Without these mechanisms in place, schemes would end up with a large underfunded
benefit spend every year, which would then need to be made up with higher subscription
increases than members already experience.
If you have any queries regarding this article, kindly contact Felix Luyt at 021 9378300.
BREATH OF FRESH AIR
Compiled by Gert Coffee
Cycling is all about the time you take to complete the distance, and the Argus Cycle
Tour is no exception. Many hours of preparation go into reaching your own personal goal
(and to beat your friends or compatriots), and afterwards the ingenuity of all the excuses of
why the targets have not been met is unsurpassed. While doing my 21st consecutive Argus
on 9 March 2014 I was pedalling along merrily on the M3 (Blue Route) in the middle of a
bunch, hiding away from the strong headwind and was doing 40-something km/h. All of a
sudden there was a loud bang that sounded like a long overdue bottle of home-brewed
ginger beer being opened, or the cork of a warm bottle of champagne popping. The rear
tyre of my bicycle burst, resulting in mostly uncontrolled swaying and swerving. Fortunately
nobody fell and everyone managed to avoid me.
My son Jannie was riding with me and stopped to help. While I got busy, I heard him say to
someone “No thank you, we are OK and we do not need any assistance”. The guy insisted on
helping and I looked up and saw Gabriel Webster standing there, like the real “Aardsengel
Gabriel”. What I didn’t know was that out of 35,000 riders he was right behind me and saw my
predicament. He immediately put his own set of targets aside, turned around and assisted
me with changing the tube on my bicycle.
To me, experiencing such an act of unselfishness demonstrated the real spirit of the Afrimat
people. Unselfish attitudes like this, where the Afrimatters will put the interest of the team
above their own, is the real reason for Afrimat’s success.
Thank you Gabriel for sacrificing 9 minutes and 50 seconds of your precious time by assisting
me and showing us the real Afrimat way. It is much appreciated and you are an example to us all.
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CONGRATULATIONS
Pappa en Mamma se trots. Wian Burger is gebore Maandag 27
Januarie, 4.76 kg, en was 56 cm lank, perfek geskape van ons
Hemelse Vader. Wian se naam kom van WI van my name ANDRIES
WILLEM, en AN van Yolandé. Hy verskaf ons baie groot vreugde,
en jy wil daardie mooi lyfie net
opvreet. Ons is baie lief vir hom, en
kan nie genoeg van hom kry nie.
Nicole Abrahams, Readymix Tygervalley
Sales Administrator and her baby Alexiah
born on 6 April and weighed 3.1kg
Marius Potgieter en sy
seuntjie Darius, gebore op 6
September 2013.
Louis Loubser met sy
vrou Marieke, hul seuntjie
Ruben en pasgebore
seuntjie Dreyer op
2 April 2014.
Heidi Liebenberg se seuntjie,
Keagan Botes is die 16de April
2014 gebore.
CONGRATULATIONS
To Colin Felstead - Inventory Manager, Glen Douglas for
winning the Afrimat Quiz in the March Edition!
We would like to sincerely thank you for your contribution in the form of articles and photos for this
edition of Afrimatters. We really appreciate all the effort and excitement.
For the SEPTEMBER edition please ensure that you send me all your articles with photos (and
remember to add the names to the photos) on or before 31 August 2014 to [email protected].
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invites contributions from our readers.