B-BBEE
The Makoya Group as an employer accepts that it has a positive duty to reverse the negative effects on persons unfairly discriminated against in the past and that it wishes to redress past and present social imbalances by giving equal treatment to all its employees.
Makoya seeks to achieve substantive equality in the workplace by:
- promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of discrimination
- continuing with achievements of the affirmative action measures introduced to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by people who have been disadvantaged in the past, including Blacks, Coloureds, Indians, the Disabled and Women, in order to ensure their equal representation in all occupational categories and levels within the workforce
Makoya accepts that previously disadvantaged persons are those identified in the employment Equity Act, namely Blacks, Coloureds, Indians, the Disabled and Women, collectively referred to as the designated group. Makoya strives to constantly improve on its current B-BBEE Scoring with specific focus on the following:
- Ownership
- Management Control
- Employment Equity
- Skills Development
- Preferential Procurement
- Enterprise Development
- Socio-economic Investment
It is the aim of the Makoya Group to maintain the current company B-BBEE Level 01 Status. Preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individuals (PDI’s).
Safety
Occupational Health and Safety strategies are implemented in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. Makoya employs the consulting services of industry specialists in this regard on all current operational sites.
SHEQ
Makoya maintains the accreditation, management experience and systems to ensure compliance with all applicable Safety, Security, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) laws, regulations and rules, guidelines and procedures.
Integrated Management System
The Makoya Group operates under effectively managed and corroborated international standards OHSAS 18001 & ISO 14001.
Security Management Plan
The Makoya Group complies with the current security procedures prescribed by Transnet and Eskom. Any specific requirements for sites are also discussed at point of contracting. Makoya provides full-time supervision and control of its employees on all work sites.
