Phakamisa’s eye for talent
Since opening their doors for business in 2007, Phakamisa Hard Rock Mining has acquired over 21 years of collective experience in transportation and logistics thanks to the shared knowledge of their workforce.
Phakamisa provides a complete pit-to-port solution. By virtue of their dynamic and flexible teams, Phakamisa is able to go above and beyond, offering a variety of specialised services and customizable packages to suit the customer’s needs.
After years of hand-picking their employees, Phakamisa has developed an eye for spotting talent. Their active involvement in the surrounding communities puts them in a prime position to find and recruit promising locals.
“Our people are our biggest assets. Our vision at Phakamisa is seeking to empower people through job creation, training and community upliftment. We love to see our employees growing from strength to strength in their respective positions,” said CEO Frikkie Vermaak.
With a specific focus on professionalism and productivity, Phakamisa prioritises supplying highly skilled operators and reliable administrative teams to ensure operations run smoothly.
Daleen Oosthuizen forms an integral part of Phakamisa’s administrative support. She joined in December 2017 when the company still traded under the name Phakamisa Logistics and was initially hired to stand in for an employee on maternity leave.
“Before this, I worked for Kindermusik in Klerksdorp for seven years where I managed all their registration accounts. Coming into Phakamisa, I first handled the Creditors and Debtors accounts where I applied my knowledge of Pastel,” Daleen explained. Daleen progressed from her locum position and soon became a permanent staff member.
In her time at Phakamisa, Daleen has managed a vast array of duties including booking maintenance services for all machinery, LDVs and trucks, as well as capturing machine hours, filing personnel information and ordering diesel. Daleen’s diverse experience in administration and bookkeeping makes her service delivery impeccable.
“I really love my job at Phakamisa Hard Rock Mining and find fulfilment in the work that I do. It’s great to have found job satisfaction,” said Daleen.
Loyal employees like Daleen play a significant role in maintaining Phakamisa’s reputable standards within the mining industry. The company’s highly satisfied customers are a testament to their competent workforce and their priority to exceed expectations.