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For the third year
running, steel tube and pipe manufacturer, Robor has been
named a winner in the Deloitte Best Company to Work for
Survey in the Manufacturing Industry category.
 Manufacturing
companies in South Africa have had a particular difficult
year and the Metal Industries strike had a particilarly
large impact on productivity and staff morale. Despite these
challenges, Robor decided to participate in the survey for
the fith year.
“To be a competitive, sustainable
global company, we recognise that our employees need to
be highly productive, talented and are expected to often
deliver more than what we are able to compensate them for”
said Gordon Gilmer, CEO of the Robor Group. “As such every
employee owns a share of Robor through our Employee Share
Trust as well as participation in the Gainshare Scheme”
continued Gilmer.
The people challenges are not unique to
Robor but are felt throughout South Africa. Multi-skilled
employees who assist companies to reduce their manpower
dependance – especially during industrial action – are the
way forward. “With these challenges in mind, Robor’s employees
are urged to constantly infuse new ideas and provide ‘out-of-the-box’
solutions to meet our customers requirements” says Sundrie
Naidoo, Group HR Executive at Robor.
Leadership development, education
and mentoring are at the core of Robor’s holistic approach
to  transformation.
Part of this approach is the ‘Young Grauduates Forum’ currently
in its fourth year. This forum encourages young graduates,
many from previously disadvantaged backgrounds to grow into
senior management. This forum facilitated by Robor’s CEO
Gordon Gilmer, exposes employees to the group’s strategic
plans and insights.
“Recognition is a vital aspect
of the Robor culture and employees are constantly encouraged
with monthly innovation awards. Communication is maintained
through team forums, newsletters, quartly feedback sessions,
bi-annual roadshows, Robor DVD’s and CEO breakfasts where
employees are recognised for their efforts and their views
of the company are canvassed.” concluded Naidoo
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