Sustainability Report 2012 - Transnet

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Appointment of level crossing traffic officersin Rustenburg, North WestIn its analysis of level crossing statistics, Freight Railidentified Rustenburg in the North West as a highrisk area due to increased platinum mining, rapidurbanisation, growth of the city and increase intraffic density. In partnership with the Road TrafficManagement Corporation and the North WestDepartment of Public Safety, Freight Rail embarkedon a pilot project in 2011 to reduce level crossingaccidents through law enforcement. Freight Rail hascommitted R4,5 million to the level crossinginitiative which involves education and awarenesscampaigns and the recruitment of 22 young railwaytraffic officers who man the level crossing inRustenburg. Dedicated project managers will beemployed to monitor implementation and results.Sustainability performance: Social dividendsConstruction of boundary wall along railwayline in Mbekweni, PaarlTransnet’s commitment to its Level CrossingCampaign was reaffirmed on 13 September 2011when construction started on a three kilometre wallalong the railway line going through the informalsettlement in Mbekweni, Paarl in the Western Cape.The construction follows a tragic incident in whichtwo toddlers were killed when they wandered intothe path of an oncoming Metrorail passenger trainoperated by the Passenger Rail Agency of SouthAfrica. On visiting the site on the day of the fatalitiesin May 2011, the Transnet Group Chief Executivevowed to ensure that the Company prevented furtherloss of life by erecting an impenetrable wall alongthe line. This was done through an acceleratedprocess to source the required expertise and secureregulatory approvals.In addition to the wall construction, Freight Rail ran arail safety awareness campaign in the communitywith a door-to-door education drive and apartnership with the South African Police Service(SAPS). These initiatives reached more than 1200people, including children.Annual Safety Competition DayWe remember our colleagues who tragicallydied as a result of injuries sustained atTransnet workplaces during 2011/12: 25 April 2011 30 September 2011 4 October 2011 29 February 2012Sustainability Report 201253
Social dividends (continued)ABSENTEEISMDOWN2010/11 2011/122,19% 1,95%“The Culture Charter has in some waysimproved our working environment,especially in terms of safety. It haschanged the way I think and communicate.As workers we need to communicate more.When we communicate it’s easy to worktogether.”Precious MolefeElectricianPipelinesStaff wellnessTransnet is committed to ensuring the wellness of its staff.During 2011/12 Transnet focused on various initiativesto achieve this.The Absenteeism Management Programme resulted in adecreased rate of sick absenteeism month on month, from2,19% in 2010/11 to 1,95% in 2011/12. The DiseaseManagement Programme achieved an increase in the number ofregistrations for medically uninsured employees from 86 in2010/11 to 97 in 2011/12. The Employee AssistanceProgramme’s rate increased from 8,5% to 8,7% against abenchmark of 8% – 12%. Transnet plans on increasing thisthrough sustained efforts of marketing and communication. TheExecutive Wellness Programme achieved 40% against a targetof 75% for Executive Managers to complete a full medicalassessment. The challenge remains the busy schedules of theexecutive cadre. In addition, Transnet piloted its Life SkillsProgramme within the Marine Cadet Programme assisting withsocial integration and adaption to life at sea. The programmetargeted 50 cadets, 24 of whom participated.The Culture CharterBuilding a high performance culture remains an imperative forTransnet. November 2011 marked the most successful scoringparticipation by Transnet employees in the Culture Charterbehaviour review since its launch in 2008. A total of 28 772employees participated, showing an overall increase of 12 450from 2010. This is indicative of a growing sense of ownership ofthe culture behaviour and a growing perception that scoring is acredible process that allows employees’ voices to be heard.72 24 546 421246 391540 402066 28 540 372359 338We have We havea safety goodmindset communicationWe treateach otherwith dignityand respectWe areempoweredto performin our jobsWe arebusinessfocusedWe recogniseand rewardgood workWe deliveron ourpromisesNot at all Sometimes Almost always54
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