RMI celebrates Heritage day
As a transformed organisation, the RMI celebrated Heritage day. Heritage Day is a South African public holiday celebrated on 24 September. On this day, South Africans across the spectrum are encouraged...
View ArticleThe RMI anti-fraud and corruption summit
Jakkie Olivier, CEO of the RMI, outlines the role the Organisation will play in a project which aims to improve road safety, save lives by reducing road carnage and bring integrity to South Africa’s...
View ArticlePartinform heads to East London
The very popular Partinform trade show will be in East London on the 5th of November. The show will help to increase market awareness of Quality Branded Products. For more information please see the...
View ArticleFrank Mac Nicol receives ERA excellence award
In the early nineties the company Kolben Schmidt from Germany was quite involved with ERA at the time and supported the association with many sponsorships and other technical support. When they...
View ArticleChanging for the better
The RMI’s CEO, Jakkie Olivier, explains why the Organisation has embraced change as a strategic imperative and why it has adopted transformation as a necessity… The Oxford Dictionary defines the word...
View ArticleRMI Annual report
Despite the ongoing challenges of a sluggish economy, high unemployment, labour market instability and the ever increasing cost of doing business, the RMI team remains the best in the business of...
View ArticleOccupational Health and Safety training
Safety, health and environmental (SHE) Rep. (Compliance SA) For more information and booking forms on Safety, Health and Environmental Representative training, please find the dates & information...
View ArticleNew sick-, accident- and maternity Pay Fund Agreement
During the 2015 MIBCO AGM, the RMI and the MISA concluded a brand new Sick-, Accident-, and Maternity Pay Fund agreement in terms of which employees, employed in RMI member shops, will enjoy the...
View ArticleFrom the desk of SAPRA’s director
I cannot believe that a year has passed since I assumed the role of SAPRA director on January 5, 2015. When I took office, I made a strategic intent to focus on: Improving the relationship between...
View ArticleEffective communication medium – website addresses SADFIA members’ needs
Towards the end of 2013 members of the SA Diesel Fuel Injection Association under the umbrella of the RMI expressed a need for a dedicated SADFIA website. Two of the major suppliers to SADFIA members,...
View ArticlePartinform heads to Vanderbijlpark
Partinform will be hosting their very informative Automotive Components Trade Show at the Quest conference Estate in Vanderbijlpark on the 17th of February
View ArticleSet for wage negotiations
The 2016 collective bargaining process will formally commence during April. In preparation for these negotiations, the RMI will again consult widely with its members to formulate a mandate position in...
View ArticleTeaming up at the RMI
The theme was avant garde… the event took place over two days at the beautiful Stonehenge in Africa Resort near Parys… and all involved were unanimous in their verdict – the RMI’s 2016 Leadership...
View ArticleSwedo-Tech Service gets 5 star MIWA grading
Bruno Burri, owner of Swedo-Tech Services, is the proud winner of the past MIWA regional and national mystery shopper competition and received his 5 Star grading certificate from the RMI. Standing with...
View ArticleAutomobil now available on MySubs
Automobil is now available for free download on mysubs.co.za Automobil is the official journal of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), and is regarded as South Africa’s leading voice in the...
View ArticleERA puts service delivery in the spotlight
ERA’s National Executive Committee recently held its first quarterly meeting of 2016 – and some important decisions were taken to enhance the association’s service delivery. Members now have an option...
View ArticleRMI featured in Proudly SA 2016 magazine
The RMI was recently featured in the Proudly SA 2016 magazine, the article which can be seen below You can download a high resolution copy of the...
View ArticleActing in best interests
With negotiations relating to employment conditions in South Africa’s retail motor industry about to commence, the RMI is perfectly positioned to provide a powerful collective voice, says CEO Jakkie...
View ArticleJoy Oldale nominated for awards
Joy Oldale – Regional Manager Western Cape & National Associational Director VTA is a finalist in the ‘Regional Business Achievers Awards (RBAA)’ and ‘Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business...
View ArticleMIBCO wage- and substantive negotiations 2016 – Update
The first session of MIBCO wage- and substantive negotiations was held on the 7th and 8th of June 2016 during which the RMI engaged with NUMSA in particular, regarding its demand for the broad...
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