How Siyabonwa Logistix Aims To Become The First Choice Transporter Of Local And Long Distance General Goods
How Siyabonwa Logistix Aims To Become The First Choice Transporter Of Local And Long Distance General Goods. Based in Brackenfell Cape Town, Siyabonwa Logistix was started by Sidwell Pharela and his wife Nopinkie as a fully black owned entity in 2009 and to date remains a majority black owned business, commanding a significant fleet and client portfolio.
The company’s mission and vision is to consistently grow in its particular niche market and to become the first choice transporter of local and long-distance bulk and general goods. The company aims to achieve this through the sustainable growth of the company and its people by way of nurturing an efficient, profitable and service driven environment. Siyabonwa Logistix seeks to provide fair and equitable employment across the board; empowering its people to grow the business and to become an excellent service provider to its valued clients and partners in the transport business.
Siyabonwa Logistix has a fully fitted workshop and onsite mechanic, even though all the company’s vehicles are under maintenance contracts with the various truck manufacturers. All its vehicles are linked to on-road support via major cities and larger towns throughout Southern Africa. All the company’s vehicles are fitted with Digicore SA C-Track tracking units which provides access to live 24-hour satellite tracking of vehicles and their locations.
Currently, the company’s major clients include Coca-Cola Canners, Peninsula Beverage Co., Pioneer Foods, SA Breweries, Donaldson Filtration, Permoseal, Olympia Paints, Peri Wiehahn, Expeditors and RNA Distributors. As a level 2 BBBEE value added contributor, it is committed to the principles of empowerment and it considers it as an opportunity to provide excellent value to its client base. The company is conscious of the fact that long term sustainability is achieved through improved service levels and maintaining a strong company ethic.
As a responsible BEE Compliant company, Siyabonwa Logistix is committed to the continued provisions of black empowerment programs in South Africa. Mr Pharela understands the importance of continued empowerment of previously disadvantaged individuals and communities. In terms of this commitment, Siyabonwa Logistix continuously strives to improve the lives of all stakeholders, inclusive of its own personnel, clients and the broader general community it interacts with.
