General policy
3.1 Given the present unacceptably low level of representation in the technical sector of previously marginalised groups, we have undertaken in the past and will continue to:
- direct allocated financial resources to support at least two, and where possible three or more, such students either during and/or after their technikon or university studies and in service training.
- encourage them to develop their fullest potential by supporting their continued educational development.
- pay their educational fees and costs (conditional on achieving a passing mark) whilst at technikon or university, plus a regular market related salary.
3.2 All previously marginalised staff, whether technical or not, shall be particularly encouraged and supported to obtain either some, or improved, qualifications.
3.3 R&H Railway Consultants shall act as mentors to previously marginalised technical staff during their careers with the firm.
3.4 The firm shall deliberately seek to fill future vacant positions in the first instance with suitably qualified applicants from previously marginalised groups.
3.5 Previously marginalised members of the firm shall be actively encouraged to participate fully in the business and social activities of the firm in all spheres.
3.6 All salary packages shall continue to be market related and without bias.
3.7 No members of staff shall be patronised by being placed in a position where they may be embarrassed by being under qualified or not sufficiently experienced to accept the required responsibility level.
