Organisational structure
Wind Speed Trading is a registered close corporation (CK 2005/180952/23) with a majority black shareholding. The company complies with all relevant legal, labour, revenue and insurance requirements and is registered as a black economic empowerment (BEE) company.A major portion of company profits is reinvested to ensure growth and provide improved services and equipment to customers. Wind Speed Trading cc focuses on long-term customer relationships and solutions which thrive through quality-driven project managers, innovative management systems and sophisticated information and technology design systems.
Best practices
All work carried out by Wind Speed Trading is done in accordance with ISO 9000 requirements. The company’s confidence in being able to solve various problems is supported by the expertise of its highly skilled artisans and staff. A daily interface is offered to clients on production and planning factors and the associated quality requirements. Clients are assured of successful and timely completion of all contracts. All operations and contracts are handled by experienced personnel with many accumulated years of direct experience in diverse environments.
Company direction
Satisfying customers’ needs is a top priority at Wind Speed Trading . To this end the company aspires to operational, team and individual excellence in all its activities, striving to add value, rather than cost. Wind Speed Trading prides itself on being credible and trustworthy and takes responsibility for the quality of its work. It values all the people it comes into contact with and treats them with fairness. Wind Speed Trading is constantly on the lookout for new ways to provide innovative solutions. By embracing its core values, the company is confident that its team is prepared to meet the challenges that lie ahead and will continue to adapt to an ever-changing marketplace by employing only the best people to do the best.
Solutions
Wind Speed Trading has the capacity to handle small, medium and large projects that meet all its clients’ requirements to include as part of its turnkey project. Projects include on site grit blasting, epoxy coating, rubber lining, painting & cleaning. The company has the expertise, experience and resources to perform on site industrial hygiene solutions, technical training and planning for comprehensive maintenance.
Clients
Included among Wind Speed Trading clients are the following major companies:
• Transnet Engineering
• Grootvlei Power Station
• Komati Power Station
Quality
Wind Speed Trading maintains an uncompromising commitment to quality control. By incorporating quality control measures in all its activities, the company meets or surpasses the stringent regulatory standards that are integral to today’s ISO 9000 market.
People
Wind Speed Trading impressive growth and success record is built upon a nucleus of experienced professionals who are passionate about their work and thrive in a challenging environment. The company’s employees and contractors rank among the most experienced and talented in the industry. Its professional technical staff are trained in diverse disciplines, with extensive experience in corrosion protection and industrial hygiene.
Training and development
Wind Speed Trading has a progressive training and development programme which is specifically geared to empowering historically disadvantaged employees. The programme aims to identify people with potential and develop them to assume positions of responsibility within the company.
Commitment to transformation
Wind Speed Trading acknowledges and appreciates the diversity of cultures that exists within the company and strives for equitable representation that accurately reflects South Africa’s demographic composition. Emphasis is placed on redressing historical imbalances and the company is committed to providing equal opportunities for all its employees, irrespective of their race, religion or gender. Wind Speed Trading commitment encompasses all areas of black economic empowerment, including shareholding, employment equity and management, affirmative action and skills transfer.
Safety
Wind Speed Trading is dedicated to achieving a zero-injury workplace as stipulated in the Occupational Health & Safety Act and adheres to the standards laid down by the internationally renowned National Occupational and Safety Association. The company abides by this culture on its project sites, out in the field, in its fabrication shops and offices by providing the time, tools and training that keep its employees safe.