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Issue No. 3/2006 Published August 2006

Minister’s Address at the Southern African Transport Conference

The Acting Director General, Mr Jerry Makokoane delivered the address on behalf of the Minister, Jeff Radebe, as patron of the conference as follows: According to the Minister, the major challenges facing the transport industry are to achieve a six per cent growth rate in accordance with the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa (Asgisa), as well as the encouragement of sustainable transport and the promotion of the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP). Now that the rights for hosting the Soccer World Cup in 2010 have officially been handed over to South Africa, the country can vigorously engage to promote the event. It is now our immediate challenge to finish what we have already started towards hosting the World Cup on behalf of FIFA. Although challenges still remain in the public transport system, the following facts are worth noting:

� The majority of South Africans (52,3%) use non-motorised transport. Providing public transport for the duration of the event is essential, but we must not lose sight of the fact that the greatest number of South Africans use non-motorised transport.

� Public transport usage is high in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, where more than half of transport users use the services to travel to work. Three of the 2010 stadiums are in the Gauteng Province and a further four are in KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Eastern Cape and Western Cape.

� The current transport system has not failed to transport many South Africans to sport events. The Africa Soccer Cup, the Rugby World Cup and the Cricket World Cup, among

Minister Jeff Radebe Jerry Makokoane

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others, went without transport hitches. Almost every other week there is an international conference of one form or another in South Africa, and we have not experienced transportation problems.

� A well-managed minibus taxi system can play an important role as a core focus of public transport and the new transport subsidy regime of government is shifting towards supporting this sector.

� Bus transport, being represented by the South African Bus Operators Association (SABOA), bears witness that both the teams and spectators could be transported during 2010. The Association has a membership of more than 20 000 buses spread around the country.

The Minister also pointed out that the international community was convinced that we were ready to host the World Cup and that FIFA has decided that South Africa is the 2010 host country. In the field of Infrastructure Engineering there has been a declining number of professionals as a result of reduced industry demand, reduced number of graduates, emigration and low standards. The shortage is strongly felt in local municipalities:

� Of the 231 local municipalities 79 have no civil engineers, technologists or technicians; � A further 42 have only one civil technician; � Of the 47 district municipalities 4 have only one civil technician.

Government exercises its infrastructure engineering mandate through government entities such as the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) and the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). There is a need to bring on board other science councils, professional bodies and private sector players. The Minister also stressed the fact that we need to know where our major engineering challenges are located – in infrastructure construction or in maintenance and rehabilitation? To what extent do infrastructure engineering projects integrate the need for labour intensive strategies? Furthermore the public transport sector still continues to be hampered by subsidisation of all transport modes, public transport fares, issues of frequency, access time, reduction in patronage and growth of private motor vehicles. Challenges in the aviation industry continue to provide a fertile ground for further research, development and product refinement. Technological advances in electronics and communications systems are already shaping the global transport system. South Africa and the region need to utilise technology to achieve cost reduction for government, promote less congestion, improve traffic safety, save time, reduce infrastructure needs and limit environmental pollution. Territorial technologies can be converted for application in the airspace and the maritime environments. Furthermore we need to adapt them to South African conditions. The Minister pointed out that issues pertaining to transport planning will resonate through the drafting of the National Transport Master Plan. Delegates were urged to participate in the processes of developing this project, which is a first for our country. The interconnectedness of transport and health and diseases was also raised. HIV and AIDS are of great concern to the long-distance trucking community. Education and prevention steps are in place which need to be strengthened.

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It is also extremely important that the interaction between government, academia, private organisations and individuals be to the mutual interest and benefit of all parties. A shortage of sufficient skills within government and the private sector still dominates the transport environment. The Minister pointed out that he would give further attention to infrastructure and operating and management systems in order for us to rise to the challenge of global management systems. More attention should also be paid to the work of the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA). Special areas for consideration are: aerospace, maritime, freight handling, forwarding and clearing, road freight and road passenger transport.

In conclusion the Minister stated that the challenges are huge and that solutions should not be sought from one angle. We need a culmination of efforts from research innovations and technology transfer in government, semi-government, universities and private institutions.

CILTSA KwaZulu-Natal Region Committee

CILTSA KwaZulu-Natal has elected a Committee. The following people now serve on the Committee:

� Pieter Botha CFILT – Chairman (Wheelers Professional Driver Training) � Alvin Reddy, with Anil Ramraj MILT (Dulux) will perform the duties of the Events Co-

ordinator � Llona Cronjé (Logistics Training Centre) will continue with the secretarial duties � Additional Members are Soon Cronjé, Peter Dawson (CHEP SA) Dave Watts, Des Meyer,

Andrew Douglas (Mr Price) and Nerish Lukhun (Dulux) � Lawrie Bateman CMILT – Treasurer (MSC Logistics)

CILTSA KwaZulu-Natal’s Annual Forklift Drivers Competition Pieter Botha and Krish Govender are coordinating the Forklift Drivers for this year’s competition. The venue for this event is at the new Rennies Warehouse at Richard Carte Road Mobeni. Pieter Botha CFILT at tel 031 765-3802 or e-mail him at [email protected] Dates will be confirmed shortly.

CILTSA KZN Golf Day – September

Diarise this year’s CILTSA Kwazulu-Natal Golf Day which takes place on 19 September. For more information contact Lawrie Bateman CMILT at MSC Logistics. Tel: (031) 360-7811. E-mail: [email protected]

CILTSA Awards Excellence

CILTSA recently presented awards to the top students of the Supply Chain Management Programme offered by the Unit for Supply Chain Management at the University of Pretoria.

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CILTSA awarded prizes to the top students in the top European Master Logistician (EM Log) and the European Senior Logistician (ES Log) programme

The prizes were awarded to Katja Nordwig, Marelize Black and Thomas Lunig. John Maluleke CMILT, head of CILTSA’s Professional Development Committee, presented the prizes on behalf of the Institute.

Katja Nordwig, who was awarded the CILTSA prize for the top European Master Logistician (EM Log) student, said that the programme had been very practical and covered all areas of supply chain management. “I was able to apply some concepts (e.g. inventory management or production planning) directly in my job, while others such as supply chain organisation and strategic concepts will help me to further develop my function,” Katja said. Katja is Operations Planning Manager at ABI, the soft drinks division of SAB.

Marelize Black, Planning and Deployment Coordinator at National Brands Ltd’s coffee & creamer factory, scooped the top prize for the European Junior Logistician (EJ Log) programme. Commenting on her reason for studying supply chain management, Marelize said: “I am thoroughly enjoying my work at National Brands and Logistics is evolving at such a pace that I didn’t want to be left behind. The programme was suggested to me by my Logistics Manager, Andre van der Walt, who completed the EM programme and is a true believer in its effectiveness and practical application.” Would she recommend the programme to others? “Absolutely!” said Marelize. “The practical application possibilities are endless. This course has completely opened my eyes to the activities and processes involved in supply chain management and how I can make a positive contribution within my organisation.”

Thomas Lunig, who is Inbound Manager of New Clicks SA’s Centurion Distribution Centre, won the prize for the top student for the European Senior Logistician (ES Log) programme. Commenting on the value of supply chain in business, Thomas said: “Improvements in the supply chain and logistics areas of a business provide opportunities for increasing productivity, profits and achieving competitive advantage. In South Africa there are many opportunities to improve supply chain and logistics processes, particularly in transport.”

Presented by the Unit for Supply Chain Management, University of Pretoria, the course is enjoying more support each year. The University is only one of two institutes outside Europe (the other is in Hong Kong) which can offer accreditation as a European Master Logistician. There are three programmes to work through before becoming a Master Logistician: the EJ Log (European Junior Logistician), the ES Log (European Senior Logistician) and the EM Log, the Advanced Programme to qualify as a Master Logistician.

The course is marketed by the University of Pretoria. The following quote about the course is taken from the brochure: ‘The purpose of this qualification is to equip top level managers with the skills to participate in strategic management of the supply chain within a multi-disciplinary team. The qualification is aimed at providing highly skilled managers with conceptual and strategic skills in a field where critical shortages exist at this level. The successful learner will be able to apply integrated supply chain management principles on a strategic management level.’ Those who are interested in attaining this qualification should contact Wesley Niemann at 012 420-4635 or [email protected] for further details.

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KZN Road Show

“Join CILTSA or become extinct!” These were the strong words of CILTSA National President, Barlow Manilal CMILT, as he opened the CILTSA Road Show, which kicked off at the Westville Country Club on 6 July.

“CILTSA is totally committed to education, training, and networking, in a structured and coordinated manner so that our activities improve the discipline of transport and logistics through its people,” said Barlow.

Martin Bailey CFILT

Barlow Manilal CMILT

Marileze Black, who won the top prize for the European Junior Logistician (EJ Log) programme, with Wesley Niemann, University of Pretoria

John Maluleke presents the award to Thom Lunig, who won the prize for the top student for the European Senior Logistician (ES Log) programme.

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Road Show Sponsors

Left to Right: Nerish Lukhun and Anilduth Ramraj, both from Dulux

Pieter Botha, Interim Chairman of CILTSA KZN, with Janet Coom

Left to right: Lawrie Bateman (MSC Logistics) with Philip Wedge (Acti-Chem SA).

Derek Moe (Moe Vermaas Lombard and Associates)

The Team from MSC Logistics Peter Dawson (CHEP South Africa)

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Tyre Africa 2006

Tyrexpo Africa 2006 takes place from 12 to 14 September at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. The three day tyre trade event will focus on all aspects of the tyre industry. Entry for visitors is free. The show hours are 10:00 – 17:00 and pre-registration is now open via their website www.eci-international.com/africa1.htm

10th National Maritime Conference and Exhibition The 10th National Maritime Conference and Exhibition will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 18 and 19 April 2007. The conference will deal with topics concerning the contribution of the maritime industry to accelerated growth in the South African economy and will be addressed by speakers among the most influential in achieving that growth. Contact Tanya Kuschke at: Tel 011-464-7379 or Fax: 086-654-0193 Mobile: 083-651-1222 E-mail: [email protected]

New Members

Organisational Members � Nyeleti Consulting

Chartered Member (MILT) � Douglas Elcombe – Self Employed � Matsobane Letlalo - Logistics Manager: SABC Limpopo � Joel Masinga – Owner: Masinga Couriers and Projects cc � Michael McCann – Project Manager: Clover SA

Member (MILT) � Beverley Kujawa - Senior Lecturer: University of Johanesburg � Zirk Jansen – Automotive Supplier Park � Freddy Tshikala – Logistics Analyst: Holcim � Estelle van Heerden - Support Office Buyer: Kimberly .Clark of SA � Portia Omowele - Logistics Assistant: World Food Programme

Students � Daniel Basson � Marelize Black � Madeleine Brits � Graeme Chapman � Ron Coetzer � Sean Ernsteen � Pieter Jooste � Karel Koen � Cecilia le Roux

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� Susan Loots � Phindeka Madlavu � Xolile Magcakani � Jerry Mahlangu � Jabulani Makhafola � Sello Makopo � Moses Mandlazi � Belinda Manning � Piet Mare � Lorraine Masenya � Pumeza Mdwara � Elmon Mkhabela � Darryl Moerat � Andrew Moeti � Julia Moroka � Linda Mothutsi � Umesh Mugganlal � Carol Ntsoane � Sugen Pillay � Fanie Pretorius � Alpheus Ramatlo � Anusha Reddy � Kalvin Reddy � Logan Reddy � Dorothy Scheepers � Neren Singh � Leon Swanepoel � McDuff Thompson � Shandene van der Walt

News from CILT International

The Council of CILT International held their annual meeting in May 2006 in New Zealand.

Developments include:

� Membership Growth: Apart from the ENAT initiative for Mainland Europe and North America, preliminary consideration is being given to establishing new Sections or Branches in Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan and Taiwan.

Whilst the membership growth in China has been disappointing, the Director General had held meetings in China and an administrative organisation had been set up with a commitment to address membership. He advised that detailed discussions and presentations had taken place in Egypt and the Council now had a presence in Egypt, which should lead to an Independent Section.

� Marketing: The Management Committee has given consideration to developing new

revenue streams, which principally would emerge from the introduction of the international educational programmes, sponsorship and advertising to support the website and the distribution of CILT World.

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� Communication: The Management Committee, in conjunction with the Communications

and Promotions Committee, has approved proposals for three issues of CILT World per annum, to be associated with gaining advertising revenue. The Management Committee had also agreed in principle to develop the CILT International website and consideration is being given to the using e-mail newsletters.

� Europe and North America Task Group: The group will develop a plan to focus on

Poland as the first national membership base. The target date is January 2007. A regional initiative will also be developed as a separate option for North Belgium and Holland. The target date is October 2006.

The opportunity to make available the UK Knowledge Centre with the support for CILT (UK) could be an important part of the attraction to develop membership. CILT North America will develop its incremental plan for membership growth and CILT will set up a new task force to establish the viability of a Section in the USA.

� Africa Forum Report: The report stressed the special issues surrounding education

development in Africa and that much was being achieved in both membership growth and the development of education.

� Requirement for Continuing Professional Development (CPD): It was stressed that the

Privy Council saw CPD as important to the maintenance of the Institute’s professional standards. CPD should be exploited as a key to growing membership rather than discouraging it. It should not be perceived as a barrier to joining the Institute. The CPD Guide will be included on the website.

� The “Fritz” Initiative: This is a new initiative, involving CILT UK on creating a certificate for

Humanitarian Logistics. The Fritz Institute is an American non-profit organisation.

� Future Meetings: A presentation was made by the Ghana Section on the proposed arrangements for the International Council Meeting to be held in Accra, Ghana from the 29th of April to the 4th of May 2007.

Malta submitted a proposal to be considered as the venue for the International Council Meeting in 2008. No other nominations were received.

Member Feedback

“Dear Catherine , Congratulations on this newsletter. It epitomises the growth of CILTSA since 1996 when I joined. It's lovely to see the younger and new members coming in and makes us oldies try stay up to date.” Brian Hull” - Hull's Express Freight (Pty) Ltd

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AIDC Meeting on Supplier Parks

On 21 June an informative session was held on “Supplier Parks and lessons to be learned” at the AIDC Supplier Park, Rosslyn (Pretoria). For copies of the presentations at the meeting, visit the CILTSA website on www.ciltsa.org.za and click on “What’s New”.

Supply Chain Today Endorsed

CILTSA has endorsed publication Supply Chain Today. Prior to the amalgamation of the Logistics Institute of South Africa (LISA) into CILTSA the magazine was endorsed by LISA. Published by Promech Publishing CC, Supply Chain Today is the only magazine on the South African market covering unit handling, logistics and the supply chain. Supply Chain Today is posted to CILTSA members monthly.

Darryl Moerat MILT (Automotive

Industry Development Centre) Kollan Pillay (Gibb)

Zirk Jansen (Automotive Industry Development Centre) with Corrie Kotze (Automotive Supplier Park, Rosslyn)

Zabulony Muguta (Kapele Freight) with Reuben Rammbuda (Trade and Investment Limpopo)

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Events

What: Logistics Research Network Annual Conference 2006

Theme: “Sustainable Logistics in an Intermodal Setting” When: 6 September 2006

Where: Newcastle, England Website: http://www.lrn2006.com

What: 3rd IRF/SARF Regional Conference for Africa

Theme: The conference will focus on bringing together political and executive decision-makers, as well as researchers and other professionals in the roads field to examine the state of the African road network and what can be done in terms of sound delivery, management and operations.

When: 11 to 13 September 2006 Where: ICC in Durban Website: http://www.lrn2006.com/

Contact: Cilla Taylor Conferences at: Tel 012-667-3681 or Fax: 012-667-3680 E-mail: [email protected]

What: Transport Logistics China

When: 19 - 22 September 2006 Where: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) Shanghai

(Pudong)/China. Website: http://www.transportlogistic-china.com

What: The 26th Annual Southern African Transport Conference 2007 Theme: The Challenge of Implementing Policy. When: 9 to 12 July 2007

Where: CSIR International Convention Centre Contact: Ammie Wissing at: Tel 012-348-4493 or Fax: 012-348-1563

E-mail: [email protected]

CILTSA – Code of Professional Conduct

Members of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport are bound to support the general objectives of the Institute’s Charter at all times. The Institute’s professional conduct rules ensure that all members agree to:

� Act responsibly towards the welfare, health and safety of all members of their organisation

and the impact of logistics and transport on the environment and the community in general � Uphold the integrity and professionalism of the logistics and transport industry � Continue their professional development throughout their careers and actively assist and

encourage fellow members as well as non-members to advance their logistics and transport knowledge and expertise

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� Strive to serve the interests of their employers loyally without compromising their professional integrity or ethics

� Carry out their duties in such a way as to promote a professional image of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and the logistics and transport industry overall

� Build their professional reputation on merit and compete fairly where competition is appropriate

� Actively promote international understanding, goodwill and co-operation among those in the logistics and transport sectors.

Your Contributions to the CILTSA Newsletter If you have any news that would be of interest to members, please e-mail us at [email protected]

CILTSA Secretariat: Tel: +27 11 789-7327. Cell: +27 83 300 0331. Fax: +27 11 787-7865.

E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.ciltsa.org.za

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