As one of the largest employers in the area and with a 12-month operational period, CAPAC positively impacts the economy through seasonal and permanent job creation, skills development and personal growth. We do not make use of labour brokers, but rather handle all recruitment, selection and training ourselves. Some highlights of our commitment to developing each staff member to his/her full potential:
- Thorough induction into the packing environment (regulatory knowledge and soft skills) encourages retention and low staff turnover.
- Learnerships to upskill and widen scope of employability of employees
- Attendance of the Management Development Programme at the University of Stellenbosch
- Financial contribution to work-related studies
- Monthly site visits by health practitioners to create access to wellness and health checks and chronic medicine
- Subsidised transport for workers
- A Worker Committee, an Engagement Committee and structures for health & safety, social & ethics, and skills development ensure free and fair representation and contributes to an equitable, inclusive, diverse and empowered workforce.
Our Corporate Social Investment community involvement includes regular fruit donations to various deserving institutions in the area, as well as a partnership with a local NPO sewing project that creates Personal Protective Equipment for facilities like ours.
Sustainability for a secure future
For us, sustainability isn’t simply something required in terms of accreditations or compliances. It helps shape how we do business.
To power our packhouse sustainably, we have invested in solar energy solutions, reducing reliance on traditional energy sources and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Our 364-kw solar system is supported by a 120 kVA battery system. In addition, to ward off any loadshedding disruptions, we have 1.1 MVA generators as backup. In process: our wastewater retention and recycling pond will soon make water available for irrigation purposes.
