5 Tips for Attracting Good Logistics Talent in South Africa

December 13, 2019

5 Ways to Attract Top Logistics Employees

However, gaining the right talent in logistics can be difficult, with the skills gap in South Africa, as well as a lack of interest or understanding of logistics roles, making it challenging for companies to find the employees that they need to succeed. To attract new talent to your company, read on for the latest logistics recruitment tips in South Africa.

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Tip #1: Offer Training Opportunities

Although you might believe that employees are focused on benefits such as time off, healthcare, or motivating company culture, many employees are looking for logistics companies that give employees an opportunity to grow their skills. Not only will this attract employees who are looking for jobs that will provide them with the experience that they need, but it will also present logistics companies as investing in their employees and paying an interest in their success as individuals. This will also give you the chance to close the South African skills gap by teaching your employees the skills that they need to complete their job roles efficiently.

Tip #2: Offer Employee Benefits

Employees are also looking for convincing benefits that can help them to maintain the work-life balance that is often missing in modern South African society. These employee benefits should include options such as a reasonable amount of holiday and sick pay, discounts and potential prizes for target-setting, and healthcare and other essential facilities that employees can gain free use of. Employees are also looking for companies with an inclusive and understanding company culture that cares about the welfare of their employees and their individual success.

Tip #3: Prioritise Innovation & Modernisation

Most young and new logistics talent show interest in working for forward-thinking companies, such as New Horizon Freight Solution, who are constantly developing and expanding to meet the changing world and its demands.

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Logistics employees want to work for companies that are continually modernizing to match the new techniques they were taught at university, and they want to be part of that change. Then, you should always keep up to date with the latest logistics developments and modern techniques.

Tip #4: Provide Opportunities for Promotion

Those that are talented in logistics will also be looking for companies that offer them a chance to utilize and challenge their skills, with, ultimately, great opportunities for growth and promotion within the company. You can do this by offering internal promotions on a regular basis and holding annual one-to-one meetings to discuss your employee’s chances of promotion and the targets that they need to reach to achieve their personal goals within your company.

Tip #5: Link Up with Prestigious Logistics Schools

To find the best logistics companies in South Africa, you will need to cultivate links with business and logistics schools in the country. Many South African universities have comprehensive and successful logistics schools and bachelor’s degrees through which you can build connections. You can then harness these to create permanent links that can allow you to find candidates that are perfect matches for the job roles you have on offer.