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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In today’s highly competitive marketplace everyone needs to have a basic online presence, irrespective of how small or large your business is. Certainly, a web-based presence in 2023 is essential for authenticating your business. It is basically your shopfront. Creating A Credible Online Presence The SAMBRA website provides a unique and easy-to-use, value-added tool, which […]
The Meet The Team series returns. This month, we introduce you to Giselle, PA to our National Director, Jacques Viljoen and the heartbeat of the SAMBRA Team. Find out what inspires her daily and why she is passionate about working in motor body repair. Hi Giselle! We are so thrilled to speak to you! Let’s […]
Being involved in an accident, even a minor bumper bashing, can be a massive inconvenience if your car needs to go in for repairs. The last thing you want is to get your vehicle back and you’ve been caught out with a second-rate paint restoration job. Charles Canning, chairperson of SAMBRA (the South African Motor […]
