From left to right: Matseko, Richard and Tankiso
We are passionate about giving back to the community and in addition to supporting feeding schemes and community organizations, we also look inward to our own staff to support them with opportunities.
When we opened our abattoir plant in the Grabouw industrial area we only appointed residents from the surrounding informal settlement which, at that point, had one of the highest unemployment rates in the region. The vast majority of our employees are women and through a focused approach to skills development and employment equity practices, we are proud to support our staff in achieving their life goals.
MATSEKO
“I like working together with the quality team and I like to be a part of the team that ensures that our quality is on the standard that it should be.”
Matseko joined Elgin Free Range Chickens in August 2002 and started as a general worker. Today, with her HACCP training and Meat Examiner qualification, she plays a significant role in the quality team on a daily basis. She has three children, loves soccer and going to church. She is a hard worker and passionate about quality.
RICHARD
“I learn something new everyday. This makes my job exciting and challenging.”
Richard has been with EFRC for just over five years, and in his time with us has received the following qualifications: HACCP training, Chemical training, Health and Safety certificate and Hygiene training. Richard has a baby daughter and his hobbies include sport and site seeing. He is an energetic person who loves making people smile.
TANKISO
“I’m a hard worker. I like new challenges and I fulfill whatever I dream.”
Tankiso joined us in May 2005 as a wrapper and has worked her way up to being a meat inspector. She has received her First Aid, HACCP training and Meat Inspector qualifications. She enjoys being part of the quality team and shows passion and determination when faced with challenges in her job.
