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MOTHEO APPOINTMENT
Motheo Infrastructure Contractors has appointed Lebogang Mashele as its Business Development Manager . It forms part of the Motheo Construction Group , a leading black-female empowered construction company . Mashele ’ s extensive career experience includes Junior Business Development Manager , Site Engineer , and Contract Engineer at Franki Africa , Quality Civil Inspector at Bureau Veritas , and Quality Engineer at DEKRA Industrial . “ We welcome Mashele to the Motheo family , and are positive that her professionalism , positive attitude , energy , and good work ethic will go a long way to energise the business in her demanding new role ,” Motheo Infrastructure Contractors CEO , Archie Rutherford , comments . The Motheo Construction Group ’ s twenty-year model of transforming into a truly-empowered company is not only a first for the SA construction industry , but sets a benchmark globally , according to founder Dr . Thandi Ndlovu , who established the company in 1997 to focus initially on housing projects . In this regard , it comprises six black female shareholders with a majority stake . www . motheogroup . co . za
DORMAKABA SOUTH AFRICA ’ S ACQUISITION OF AWM360 DATA SYSTEMS
Dormakaba South Africa is proud to announce the latest acquisition of AWM360 Data Systems ( Pty ). As you may know , AWM360 Data Systems is one of South Africa ’ s most well-known Workforce Management ( WFM ) and Access Control solutions providers with more than 10 years of experience and an impressive client base . Their well-established reputation in the market made them a solid investment choice for dormakaba South Africa .
“ We believe this is a move in the right direction where we can leverage our success in our current business to really grow and develop the workforce management side . By acquiring AWM 360 Data Systems we gain instant expertise and can service our potential customers is the best way possible ”
The acquisition is a logical move in dormakaba ’ s effort to strengthen its reputation as a global leader in WFM and access control solutions . The dormakaba Group has also recently undergone a merger between Dorma ( Germany ) and Kaba ( Switzerland ). The two organisations had the perfect synergy in terms of product and market , and the merger has allowed them to create a cohesive brand with a powerful global footprint .
AWM360 Data Systems Managing Director , Guenter Nerlich adds that “ We are extremely excited that dormakaba has recognised the value of the AWM360 Data Systems brand . “ With this acquisition , dormakaba is now able to further its development in the Southern Africa enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) markets and expand its footprint significantly . For us , it allows AWM360 Data Systems to take our business to the next level while taking advantage of the additional expertise and market innovation which dormakaba provides .” www . dormakaba . com
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