WasteMart
Who is Wastemart?
Wastemart is a trusted waste management company guided by strong values of honesty, respect, tolerance, and understanding. They deliver efficient, responsible, and innovative waste solutions while maintaining high standards in environmental protection. With nearly 200 permanent staff members and experienced managers averaging 20 years in the industry, Wastemart brings deep logistical expertise and reliable service delivery to its clients.
Who is Training Force?
Training Force builds skills, strengthens compliance, and empowers businesses to grow through workforce development. With over 20 years of experience, we partner with organisations across South Africa to close skills gaps, enhance B-BBEE performance, and deliver measurable results through accredited, industry-aligned training and learnership programmes.
The Project:
Over the past six years, Training Force partnered with Wastemart to upskill approximately 20 learners, focusing on two key learnership programmes: Business Administration NQF 3 and Freight Handling NQF 3. These programmes were designed to close critical skills gaps, improve workforce capability, and support operational growth. Several learners have been successfully absorbed into Wastemart’s workforce, contributing directly to productivity and business continuity.
The Business objective:
“Our primary objective was to strengthen our B-BBEE scorecard while addressing critical skills gaps within the organisation through structured training and learnership programmes aligned to compliance requirements.” – Shameema Ebrahim, HR Officer at Wastemart
The Challenge/Need:
WasteMart needed a strategic skills development partner who could:
- Deliver compliant, accredited training programmes
- Support measurable B-BBEE improvement
- Ensure workforce development translated into operational impact
The opportunity lay in implementing structured, results-driven learnerships that would deliver both compliance benefits and real business value.
Implementation:
Training Force delivered tailored, accredited learnership programmes combining practical on-the-job training with structured classroom learning. The Business Administration and Freight Handling level 3 programmes were aligned with SAQA, NQF, and SETA accreditation standards. Learners received hands-on experience in their respective departments, supported by ongoing mentorship and assessment to ensure competency, compliance, and measurable impact on operational performance.
Benefits:
“As a result of our partnership, we experienced improved compliance, measurable B-BBEE enhancement, successful grant recoveries, and noticeable workforce development that positively impacted productivity and operational efficiency.” – Shameema Ebrahim, HR Officer at Wastemart
Return on Investment:
The partnership delivered tangible ROI through:
- Strengthened B-BBEE positioning
- Financial recovery through grants
- A more skilled and productive workforce, including learners who completed their programmes and were absorbed into Wastemart.
- Long-term alignment of training investment and strategic business growth
