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In 1990 Johnny & Kerry Warne bought into the Labour Hire Industry. Their first cooperate client was Sasol, who at the time was trading as Sigma Colliers in Sasolburg and has been one of their clients since 1995.
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Advance projects specialize in Labour Hire:
Management ensured having top class qualified artisans, as well as semi-skilled and unskilled labour. Kerry also confirmed they screen personnel in advance and are able to provide the exact requirements.
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When combining all experience within the company it totals to over 50 years in the labour hire industry.
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Management made the following statement when discussing the reason as to why in business: To find innovative solutions to our clients staffing needs and by doing this demonstrating our service commitment to the industry.
Advance Projects strives to offer competitive rates for their contract labour and at the same time offer its employees competitive market related wages which leads to productive staff.
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The interviewer was in the fortunate position to confirm that Advance Projects has taken the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of both workers and visitors while on the premises. The offices are secured with a security gate consisting of a camera and buzzer which enables office personnel to manage who enters and leaves the premises.
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Kerry confirmed of mostly relying on word of mouth referrals and they also receive huge numbers of repeated business.
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The Chamber was ensured that all administration queries are forwarded to the administration manager and his staff, and are investigated timelously and without hesitation.
When a contract is awarded to Advance Projects, outside a radius of 90 Km from their offices, a supervisor is placed on site and reports to the office on a daily basis.
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Taking in consideration the large contracts Advance Projects handles for both Sasol and Kumba Resources it is evident they are professional when conducting business, and are rated high, the proof lies in them receiving repeated business from the abovementioned companies, as confirmed by management.
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Being a labour hire company there is not much training done. Should a client require a qualified artisan, Advance will with the necessary screening provide a suitable candidate. It has happened before that management made use of in-house training to provide future candidates with the necessary skills to be successful in their future careers.
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Management confirmed they comply with all labour laws when conducting business and when handling disciplinary hearings for their clients. Kerry also ensured of always handling an open door policy towards staff. Staffs are also given monthly targets to work towards.
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Kerry informed the Chamber their long term goals are more growth within the company, owning a bigger percentage of the market and to becoming more and more competitive. This is a set long term goal for the company reachable in the next five years.
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Their greatest achievement thus far was the contract received from Kumba Resources which has already lasted for four years and are renewed on a yearly basis. It is seen as a huge achievement, for the reason that Advance was able to obtain the contract and maintain it up to this moment in time. As well as never receiving one compliant towards the service delivered by the company or its staff.
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