This business’ core lies within the community
Cobra stays strong in the game.
On Tuesday, 14 November, Grohe Dawn Water Technology invited its stakeholders, partners and potential clients to Cobra in Factoria for a water and sanitation project.
The aim of the project was also to teach people about Cobra, a South African company that makes taps and exports them to many parts of the world, and the opportunities offered by Cobra to graduates and potential business partners, as well as researchers.
Dr Konanani Khorommbi, Director of Institutional Establishment in the Department of Water and Sanitation, took to the stage to express his gratitude to the leadership.
“We are the central leaders in the management of water and sanitation in our country, but to see you taking the step towards the international day [Global Hand-washing Day] with us is a step in the right direction. It is a positive contribution, and we would like to express our gratitude for the work that will help us prosper,” he said.
Mindow Mokgolo, Cobra Project Channel Representative, said the aim of the presentation is to give a clear understanding of the business acumen of Cobra, as there have been some changes throughout the last few years.
Mindow elaborated on the brief overview of Grohe Dawn Water Technology (GDWT), saying that Cobra had started in 1950.
She touched on rumours going around that Cobra is being phased out, and said that they are not true. Mindow said Cobra in Krugersdorp alone has about 534 employees, and urged Krugersdorpers and other citizens to support local companies.
“If you support and buy local products, the local companies will be able to support the community, by creating more jobs,” she said.
Cobra Watertech National Training Manager, Patrick Gordon, took the stakeholders, potential business partners and everyone in attendance through a tour of Cobra, highlighting the functions of the company, such as how the tap is made, the day-to-day running of the business and how the company impacts the community of Krugersdorp.
“We offer learnerships to graduates, in other words, we are offering employment to the inexperienced but qualified youth. We have trained 60 youths in six months. They have covered the theory, and are currently doing practical training,” said Patrick.
Patrick said the company also offers opportunities to people living with disabilities, and the News had the honour of speaking to one of these employees.
Assembler, Mike Ndlovu, has been working for Cobra for 38 years and he is grateful for the opportunity.
“Nothing can stand in your way if you want to make a difference in your life, God placed us on earth to fulfill His divine purpose and through Cobra, I believe I am doing what I am called for on earth,” said Mike.
Patrick said they also work with the West Rand Association for the Physically Disabled (WRAPD) based in Krugersdorp West, where they select and train some of their disabled employees.
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