ABOUT US
OUR PEOPLE
At Dutoit we are immensely passionate about and committed to the recruitment, training and development of our people and their communities. During peak season we employ close to 8,000 workers in our production areas. As a leading farming, packing and marketing enterprise, we recognise our social responsibility to the people in the communities we operate in.
Socio-economic Development
Greater than 7000 beneficiaries from 2020 – 2025
Greater than 7000 beneficiaries from 2020 – 2025
Greater than 7000 beneficiaries from 2020 – 2025
Greater than 7000 beneficiaries from 2020 – 2025
Greater than 7000 beneficiaries from 2020 – 2025
Skills Development
Apprenticeships
Cooling, mechanical, fitter & turner, millwright
In service training
Production, machine operators, drivers, QC, BRC, Global GAP
Bursaries
Financial, Nursing, ECD, Technical, Logistics
Formal Training
Managerial, Supervisory, Industrial Relations, Technical, IT
Agri College / Academy
Platform to enhance the skill level and participation of our community
Learnerships, Internships & Workplace Experience
DEVELOPMENT
Dutoit implements a wide range of social and developmental projects aimed at benefiting our people and their communities by focusing on:
Community inclusiveness and integration
Social and economic
growth
Training and skills
improvement
training
Dutoit believes in the personal growth of our people. Our employees underpin the core of the business and by standing together, growing together and working together we ensure that our employees gain the necessary skills and qualifications.
projects that have impact
Dutoit Study Scheme
Training Centres
Health Plan
Dutoit Values Project
Pre-School
& Aftercare Centres
All Schools
All Sports
Community Empowerment
The study scheme is a self-sustainable scheme that was launched in 1993 with an initial capital investment by the company. More than 20 children of employees receive tertiary education through this scheme on an annual basis. Loans for further studies are awarded to the employees’ children based on predetermined repayment terms. The staff at the crèches and aftercare centres are fully trained in early childhood development (level 4) in order to provide quality support to the children.
Dutoit Western Cape is a member of the Koue Bokkeveld Training Centre, while Dutoit Eastern Cape is a member of the Langkloof Training Centre. Employees attend various courses at these and other institutions according to relevant developmental and employer needs, and in terms of the Skills Development Act and the Employment Equity Act. The company also uses AgriSeta funding for certain training courses. Free transportation is provided to these centres. For more information on the Koue Bokkeveld Training Centre and its activities, visit its website www.kbos.co.za.
In the Western Cape, Dutoit has implemented a Health Plan that is financed by the company. It entails the appointment of qualified nurses, trained healthcare workers and fully equipped clinics that provide services on a weekly basis at the various farms and pack houses in the Ceres area. The other divisions in the group are currently serviced by the Department of Health. In future a similar plan will be rolled out in the Eastern Cape.
This project supports the wellbeing of employees and their families. Dutoit is continually seeking opportunities to develop its people and equip them to address problems in their communities.
Dutoit currently has six registered crèches on various Koue Bokkeveld estates. Five of these estates also have after-school care centres where learners receive food and are helped with their homework. The crèches are well-equipped with toys for indoor and outdoor stimulation on an intellectual, social, and physical level. The aftercare centres are equipped with computers to assist the children in carrying out their school tasks. The staff at the crèches and aftercare centres are fully trained in early childhood development (level 4) in order to provide quality support to the children.
There are three primary schools on our estates in the Western Cape that are run by the Western Cape Education Department. These buildings belong to and are maintained by Dutoit. The company meets annually with the school Forum to discuss common matters at the schools.
In the Western Cape, most of the estates have sport facilities provided by the employer. Dutoit provides subsidised transport for employees to sporting events and sport apparel is sponsored from time to time.
Dutoit strives to act as mentor regarding production practices for its empowerment initiatives (Misgund Klein Boere Trust and Crispy Farming), and provides financial, human resource and technical services. View our 2016 BEE certificate
Business Divisions
Western Cape
Western Cape
Eastern Cape
Western Cape
Hub
& MD
Comprises all direct farming activities on ten farms in the Western Cape. Dutoit has five farms in the Koue Bokkeveld Area, two each in the Witzenberg Valley and Sandveld areas and one just outside Worcester.
PRODUCTION
Fruit packing facilities and cold storage in Ceres. Responsibilities include the storage and packing of all fruit from the Western Cape.
FRUIT PACKING
Comprises all direct farming activities on ten farms in the Western Cape. Dutoit has five farms in the Koue Bokkeveld Area, two each in the Witzenberg Valley and Sandveld areas and one just outside Worcester.
PRODUCTION
Vegetable packing facilities and storage for vegetables in Prince Alfred’s Hamlet. Responsibilities include the storage and packing of all vegetables.
VEGETABLE PACKING
Transport is crucial for global commerce, facilitating trade and enabling access to resources.
TRANSPORT
Comprises all direct farming activities on ten farms in the Western Cape. Dutoit has five farms in the Koue Bokkeveld Area, two each in the Witzenberg Valley and Sandveld areas and one just outside Worcester.
marketing
innovation hub
The coordination of all technical research and development to ensure best practices and quality technical support.
Responsible for all information, communication and technology requirements to ensure the business remains agile in an ever changing technology landscape.
Information Technology
The recruitment, training and development of employees by focusing on forward thinking business practices.
human resources
Responsible for all financial accounting and planning to ensure positive growth within the business.
finance
Responsible for making major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources.