Speakers at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa’s ESG Conference have called on the logistics, transport and supply chain sectors to move beyond ESG compliance and make leadership, skills development and community impact measurable across the value chain.
South Africa’s skills development system is entering a major transition period. From 1 July, the move from legacy SETA-aligned qualifications to the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) framework will be fully in effect, bringing significant changes for employers, training providers and learners alike.
Archie Vermeulen is an industry veteran who previously headed national logistics operations for Vodacom as well as Cell C. During our visit to record a video tour of RAM’s new facility (view it here), we spent some extra time chatting to Archie and he shared some insights on people, process & equipment in warehousing. There were some real nuggets in the 9 minutes that we recorded and if you’re involved in warehousing operations, we encourage you to listen to it.
With just 20 days remaining until the CIPS Southern Africa Connect & Engage Conference and Awards 2026, organisers have confirmed two of the region's most influential public-sector leaders among the headline speakers for this year's event.
