RMI and TUT announce new study opportunity for members

The Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Marketing, Supply Chain and Sport Management and the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) have made history by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide stakeholders within the Automotive Retail Aftermarket with an opportunity to further their studies, by enrolling for a customised Diploma in Retail Business Management. […]

Big concerns around move from legacy to occupational qualifications

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), representing over 8 500 employer businesses in the retail automotive aftermarket sector, has expressed concern about the transition to occupational qualifications for apprentice training in the retail motor industry sector in South Africa from 1 July 2023. “The transition in training dispensation in SA from the legacy to occupational […]

RMI raises concerns about transition to Occupational Qualifications for Apprentice training

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), representing over 8 500 employer businesses in the retail automotive aftermarket sector, has expressed concern about the transition to occupational qualifications for apprentice training in the retail motor industry sector in South Africa. The RMI has been involved in the Department’s Centres of Specialisation (CoS) project since 2017 and […]

Female autobody repair shop owner shows her grit

Imagine taking the first step towards a thriving career at the age of 14. Not only did Ayanda Mtetwa, now 36 do this, but that first step was into the male-dominated automotive repair industry. As a proud member of SAMBRA (The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association), she shares her journey with us – from […]