| Overview
The impetus behind the founding of Dorbyl Heavy
Engineering back in 1946 was to provide a much-needed service to
the fast growing Heavy Engineering Industry in South Africa. Through
the continuous and constant expansion and development of new businesses
and new markets, new divisions were incorporated over the years
to form self-sustainable business units.
With the purchase of the Dorbyl Engineering Division
from Dorbyl Limited, these self-sustainable business units have
been incorporated into what is today the DCD-DORBYL Group of Companies.
As a black economic empowered company operating
both nationally and internationally under the direction of the majority
shareholder, namely a management consortium, the DCD-DORBYL Group
of Companies adheres to the highest quality and service standards,
whilst continuing to invest in its main asset, namely its people.
Objectives
The challenge facing DCD-DORBYL is to grow its
export markets exponentially, whilst continuing to participate in
the local markets and to increase its versatility through the development
of new products and new markets.
This commitment to the local market is multi-faceted
in that it involves a serious commitment to the pro-active implementation
of Black Economic Empowerment Standards and the Skills Development
Plan. Through the multi-skilling of all its employees and its earnest
commitment to on-going training programmes, the DCD-DORBYL Group
invests in all its staff members from the lowest rank through to
top management. A special focus of the DCD-DORBYL Group is to manage
all risks pro-actively according to well-structured and quantified
directives.
Positioning
in the Industry
The DCD-DORBYL Group is a multi-faceted company,
committed to serving its diverse clientele throughout the Mining,
Rail, Marine and Metallurgical Industries. With a uniquely holistic
approach to business based on measurable criteria incorporating
a scientific, engineered, quality based, cost effective and flexible
approach, this dynamic company has positioned itself as both a national
and international engineering industry leader.
Business
Culture
Within the company structure itself and through
the implementation of an innovative self-governing style of operating,
the DCD-DORBYL Group not only further develops markets both nationally
and international, but actively supports the development of people-orientated
systems on a daily basis. The implementation of policy such as the
World Best Practices has secured the attainment of above-average
performance levels throughout and resulted in the company continuing
to grow as an industry leader.
International Alliances
and Accreditations
The DCD-DORBYL Group has successfully negotiated
a number of national and international agreements and continues
to enjoy preferred supplier status with many of its long-standing
clients. It is committed to exponentially developing its international
market share and all business units are currently involved in this
drive. The Corporate Body ensures that all its business units are
accredited in accordance with national and international business
standards.
Competitive
Advantage
Strategy: The DCD-DORBYL Group has established
a strategy that gives it the competitive advantage through using
quantitative management techniques with which to measure quality
levels, safety levels, cost and added value.
Quantitative Management: The
DCD-DORBYL Group has at its disposal a vast pool of human resources
based on its ability to implement effective developmental programmes
and achieve a dynamic balance between effective and efficient use
of available skills. Superior execution of corporate strategic objectives
is the driving force behind the passionate engagement of all its
work force in business activities.
Research and Development: A substantial
investment is made to the research and development of new and innovative
products, which are continually being made available to the market.
Unbeatable Quality and Delivery:
Technology, together with highly specialized equipment and expertise,
ensure that quality and delivery on time is a given, giving the
DCD-DORBYL Group its unbeatable edge.
Skills Development
and Diversity
The DCD-DORBYL Group has its focus firmly set
on real issues with bottom line impact and has capitalized on creating
a synergy between its greatest strengths and its policy of instituting
measurable targets across the board.
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The
DCD-DORBYL Group’s people are one of its most
important assets and it is pro-actively involved in
the implementation of Black Economic Empowerment through: |
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The effective implementation
of skills develop- ment strategies |
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The effective
and efficient use of available skills in compliance
with new labour laws |
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The responsible implementation of employment
equity and creative economic initiatives |
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The adoption and implementation
of strict corporate governance policies essential
to success in the international business environment |
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The provision of not only jobs,
but careers for its employees. |
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Security,
Safety, Health and Environment (SSHE)
Strict health and safety programmes are co-ordinated
at head office level and effectively implemented via ongoing awareness
training of all staff members throughout the organization.
The DCD-DORBYL Group is currently implementing
the OHSAS 18001 compliance standard throughout its operations. Where
applicable, business units have, or are in the process of obtaining
ISO 14000 accreditation.
An active AIDS awareness-training programme
is in place and the effective monitoring of absenteeism and Aids
related illnesses is analysed on an ongoing basis.
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