Our Commitment
Investing in Our People. Supporting Our Communities. Protecting Our Environment.
A brief overview of how L&J creates lasting value through employee development, community investment, and sustainable business practices.
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Social Responsibility
At L&J, we believe that business success goes hand in hand with making a positive impact in the communities we serve. We are committed to driving meaningful change through community upliftment, education, skills development, and charitable initiatives.
Key Initiatives:
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Contributing 1% of NPAT to foundations focused on feeding, educating, and uplifting communities
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Delivering annual disability learnership programmes to upskill previously disadvantaged individuals
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Supporting annual youth sports days within our local communities
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Offering internal and external apprenticeships and skills development programmes to nurture future talent
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Supporting and participating in various charitable events
Training and Development
At L&J, we invest in our people to strengthen technical expertise, develop capable leaders, and reinforce a strong company culture. Our training function now operates from its own dedicated premises, providing an enhanced learning environment in which employees at every level can develop, grow, and succeed.
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Key Highlights:
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Dedicated Training Facility: Our move into purpose-dedicated premises strengthens our capacity to deliver practical training, employee inductions, leadership development, learnerships, and culture-focused programmes.
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Technical Skills & Apprenticeships: Hands-on training in manufacturing, welding, robotics, press operations, and production-process upskilling equips employees with the skills required in a modern manufacturing environment.
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Leadership & Management Development: Structured programmes for group leaders, team leaders, and managers strengthen leadership capability, people-management skills, and effective decision-making.
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Accredited and Expanding Training: Our QCTO-accredited production-related learnerships support recognised skills development. We continue to expand our offering into areas such as compliance and logistics, while providing specialised training in metrology, corrosion, and weathering for selected teams.
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Continuous Learning & Talent Development: Pre-employment assessments, cross-functional knowledge sharing, and structured development pathways help us build a strong talent pipeline and prepare employees for future opportunities.
Empowering People. Building Expertise. Driving Excellence.
Sustainability & Enviromental Responsibility
We integrate sustainable practices across our operations to minimize environmental impact and promote cleaner, responsible production.
​Key Initiatives:
Effluent Plant: Safe treatment of production water
Solar Power System: Reducing carbon footprint
RO System on E-Coat Line: Lowering water and chemical usage
Reusable Packaging: Cutting down on waste
Regulatory Compliance: Full adherence to national environmental laws
Borehole Project: The new borehole ensures a reliable, self-sufficient water supply during periods of shortages.