Accounting for more than 500 000 active members, the security industry is one of the largest entry level employers in the country, providing a stable source of income for many households.
As one of the fastest developing sectors in the country, the growth of the security industry reflects the important position it occupies in business, government and the community.
As a means to help address unemployment within its host communities, Kumba Iron Ore has provided security training for 100 unemployed local youth.
Partnering with a local Small and Medium Enterprise (SME), Microchip Security, to facilitate the initiative, the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (Psira), accredited training over a period of three months equipped the participants with foundational level (Grade EDC) training which covers topics such as risk identification, patrol procedures and access control.
Celebrating the completion of the security training programme, Adriaana Slambert, Northern Cape Hub corporate affairs manager, during a certificate handover ceremony recently, encouraged the participants to seize this opportunity to change their lives.
“The continuous growth of the private security industry in the country demonstrates that there is a need for this type of work in the job market. Through this initiative, we have equipped you with the necessary skill and knowledge to tap into this sector.”
As part of the initiative, Microchip Security will employ some of the trained participants and whilst the rest are registered on the Passport 360 recruitment platform that Kumba Iron Ore and its partners use, to match candidates with potential employment opportunities.
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