European Skills week concludes
The European Skills week concluded last week and below is the link to an inspiring and encouraging video by the Deputy Minister of the Basque Government explaining the importance to support...
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SAPRA AGM’s 2017 – 2018 held around South Africa
SAPRA embarked on Regional AGM’s in seven regions around South Africa during the months of September and October 2017. Meetings in each region were conducted as follows: 5 September 2017 Highveld...
View ArticleNewsflash MIBCO Wage Increases: 2017 -2018
On the 22nd of August 2017, we incorrectly advised that the new Main Agreement maximum amount applicable to annual holiday bonuses for the period 1 September 2017 to 31 August 2018, is two weeks’ wages...
View ArticleRMI launches pre-Christmas vehicle safety campaign
The RMI’s free, pre-Christmas vehicle safety campaign will run from December 4 to 15. To locate a participating testing station in your area, please call your regional RMI office. The safety test is...
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Happy Holidays
The RMI will, as usual, be closing its national and regional offices for annual shutdown from the 23rd of December 2017 to the 2nd of January 2018, both dates included. The RMI does however appreciate...
View ArticleREMAN Cluster has big plans for 2018
The ‘Automotive Component Remanufacturers’ Association’ (ACRA), whom is now forming part as one of three active constituent associations (together with the Engine Remanufacturers’ Association, ERA and...
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Valentines charity ball to support Child Welfare
According to RMI President, Jeánne Esterhuizen who, along with Hermien Borman, well-known personality in fashion circles, spearheads this important fundraiser for Child Welfare and Child Line. The aim...
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Essential measures to improve workshop profitability
Taking on an apprentice has no doubt benefits The benefits to the South African automotive community of the strategic partnership between the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), with global...
View ArticleQuote or estimate from your mechanic – know the difference
So the new year has started and those car repairs you have been putting off cannot be ignored any longer. “Repairing a car can be a costly exercise so it’s always helpful to know what you are in for...
View ArticlePetroleum Industry Update
Draft Retailer Scorecard for the Petroleum Liquid Fuel Charter & Goodwill Discussions Feedback from Meetings held on 17-18 January 2018 Dear SAPRA member & Petroleum retailer Senior Petroleum...
View ArticleNew year, new opportunities
As we embark on 2018, Jakkie Olivier, CEO of the RMI, remarks that the new year could be a year of opportunities if businesses look in the right places After a well-deserved break at the end of a...
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5 Exciting Industry (SAMBRA) Vacancies
Please see the below table for more information on 5 exciting vacancies within SAMBRA The closing date for applications is Friday, the 23rd of February 2018.
View ArticleLearn more about the RMI
The below video gives create insight into the RMI and its functions
View ArticleRMI President, Jeánne Esterhuizen, shares her Vision for 2018.
Reflecting on my first term as President of the RMI and the goals we set out to accomplish with the RMI staff and office-bearers, I am confident the RMI and its associations are firmly on track to...
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DoE hosts Petroleum Products Act awareness workshop
On the 22nd February 2018 the DoE hosted a Petroleum Products Act (Act 120 of 1977) awareness workshop at the Bon Hotel in Bloemfontein. Delegates in attendance included various DoE officials,...
View ArticleWestern Cape holds First Aid course
The WC RMI had its 1st First Aid Course for the year. 18 members attended this 2-day course and it was a great success. Medical Education Centre (MEC) presented the course at the RMI Offices in Parow....
View ArticleRMI Charity Golf Day 2018
That wonderful time of year has arrived, RMI are about to transport you into the future! Don’t miss this most exciting annual golf event where the ‘who’s who’ and ‘who knows what’ in the Retail Motor...
View ArticleNew Industry standard for Motor Body Repair Industry
Based on past experiences and on-going impasses in the MBR Industry, the need arose to create a fair, equal, transparent and independent industry body standard (grading criteria) for all Motor Body...
View ArticleCondolences Firoz Patel
Sincere condolences to the families, friends and colleagues grieving the immeasurable loss they suffered. We are with our minds and soul along with those who were privileged to know Mr Firoz Patel, DDG...
View ArticleThe Customer is King* – but sometimes the customer is naked!
You would have heard it thousands of times: "The customer is always right" - a business philosophy widely used throughout the world says Jan Schoeman, COO of the RMI While this may be a strong business...
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