Fostering personal growth amongst employees is not just a commitment at KAL Group; it’s a cornerstone of the company’s employee value proposition. Through the KAL Trust, the company invests in the future of its people, understanding that individual empowerment fuels collective strength. This investment extends beyond the workplace, positively impacting employees, their families and communities.
Sinazo Booi, a Production Controller at Agriplas, is eager to share her positive journey with the KAL Trust.
As a working mother, in 2023 Sinazo needed help to place her then 7-year-old daughter, Siphosethu, in a daycare centre in Kuils River – something she couldn’t afford on her own.
Her path with the Trust began when she spotted a KAL Trust poster on the staff notice board, advertising financial support for the education of employees’ children. Interested in this opportunity, she submitted her application and ignited a transformational journey for herself and her daughter.
The Trust has been supporting Sinazo for the past two years, with Siphosethu now in Grade R at Cornelius Elementary School. Grateful for the Trust’s financial aid, Sinazo highlights how it has alleviated her financial stress.
“Thanks to KAL Trust, I can afford my child’s education and invest in her future. With Siphosethu safely at school, I can focus on work, knowing she is learning and that they are taking good care of her. Without this help, I wouldn’t have been able to provide for her as I can now.”
She encourages colleagues in a similar situation to pursue the opportunities provided by the Trust to secure their families’ growth.
Committed to the holistic development of employees, the KAL Trust has updated its administration and benefits framework over the course of the past year.
The Trust offers financial support for the educational needs of employees’ children, for all levels of study (from pre-primary to tertiary level) and can help cover costs such as tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, and equipment.
Employees can apply for interest-free revolving home loans, as well as financial help towards rental deposits, transfer fees, security improvements and home renovations.
If a child excels in sports or cultural activities, employees can apply for funding to help cover the expenses of tournaments and equipment. The Trust also makes funds available towards community development projects.
Applications for support are open throughout the year, and approvals are based on merit and motivations. Qualifying employees can submit their applications by 18 October. The next Trustee meeting will be held on 5 November where new applications will be reviewed.