Cape Town – Lascocrete is a leading manufacturer and installer of superior quality concrete products in and around Cape Town. Leveraging 45 years of expertise, their dynamic leader Theresa Lassen, is proud of their track record of delivering solutions during troubling times, purposefully integrating the slogan “Impossible is nothing” in their philosophy and work ethic. This mantra is doubly important for Theresa as she strives to breakdown the gender barriers in a predominantly male dominated industry. Women empowerment is a topic which has generated substantial traction, particularly in traditionally male…
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Screw the poor? How deep is our commitment to equality?
In recent weeks President Cyril Ramaphosa has made two speeches in which he has made far-reaching promises and stated plainly his commitment to use the crisis to rapidly accelerate efforts to build an equal and fair society out of the ruins of the economy left by Covid-19 and the lockdown. President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked “whether we have the ability to turn this crisis into an opportunity to invest in a new society, a new consciousness and a new economy”. On his 21 April 2020 televised address to the nation…
Read MoreTraining to ‘frame’: SASFA’s very popular light steel frame building (LSFB) training course is essential for the building, construction and allied industries
Light steel frame building (LSFB) could become even more popular in South Africa than it already is, if local suppliers and builders are sufficiently well-trained and equipped to consistently produce quality light steel frame buildings. For this reason, the Southern African Light Steel Frame Building Association (SASFA) offers a tailored five-day training course for builders, architects, engineers and quantity surveyors. The course covers the basic components of the light steel frame building process, including the rationale for LSFB building requirements. Students graduate with a thorough understanding thereof, as well as…
Read MoreNew Project Manager, Johannesburg at Hytec South Africa
Werner Voigt has been appointed to the position of Projects Manager, Johannesburg, at Hytec South Africa, effective April 2020. Werner joined the Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group in 2013 and brings extensive experience and project management expertise to his new position. Compiled by: CubicICE About Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group of Companies The Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group of Companies (previously the Hytec Group) is Africa’s largest fluid power and automation company. It comprises eight specialist companies: Bosch Rexroth South Africa (previously Hytec Holdings), Hytec South Africa, Tectra…
Read MoreSA SUPPLY CHAINS GEAR UP FOR LEVEL 4 AND DEMAND FOR WINTER GOODS
As South Africa enters the second phase of the country’s Covid-19 lockdown – Level 4, which includes some easing of the initial restrictions on business and movement – the supply chain industry faces new challenges, according to SAPICS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management. These may impact the availability of winter clothing and homeware, SAPICS notes. “Businesses not supplying essential goods have had to find short-term storage solutions for their products during the lockdown. Some were able to move their products to bonded storage facilities to delay the payment…
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