Impact

When numbers become personal

Over the past three years, Chromtech has invested more than R43 million in the communities around its operations through HRD, SLP, and CSI initiatives.

On paper, that’s significant. On the ground, it’s personal.

This investment is not about ticking boxes. It reflects a deliberate strategy: develop people, strengthen local systems, and support communities in ways that endure.

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Human Resource Development (HRD)

Growing people first: Skills change lives

Almost R20 million has been invested in HRD over the past three years, focusing on adult education, artisan learnerships, and bursaries. These structured, long-term programmes create practical pathways into employment while building capability within surrounding communities.

Key initiatives:
InitiativeDescriptionInvestment
Adult Education (ABET)Foundational literacy and numeracy skills for adults, enabling workplace readiness and personal growthR6 135 000
Artisan LearnershipsThree-year engineering programmes producing qualified, employable artisansR11 720 000
BursariesSupporting tertiary education for high-potential learners, strengthening long-term talent pipelinesR298 000
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Social and Labour Plan (SLP)

Building the foundations: Infrastructure that empowers communities

Through SLP commitments, Chromtech has invested more than R10 million in projects that support everyday community needs and strengthen local systems.

Key initiatives:
InitiativeDescriptionInvestment
Water Access (Boreholes)Five boreholes restoring reliable water accessR2 620 000
Community Dignity (Graveyard Fencing)Smashblock graveyard fencing for safety and respectR893 000
Women in Farming SupportAgricultural equipment repair and utility vehicle donationR2 694 000
Community Wellness (Gym)Gym establishment supporting health, wellbeing and youth engagementR580 000
Traditional Council BuildingsConstruction of council facilities for local governanceR2 289 000
Environmental Management (Northam Waste Project)Improved waste management and environmental responsibilityR1 023 000
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Education-Focused Initiatives

Schools as anchors for change

Chromtech views schools as more than learning spaces; they are community anchors where infrastructure, leadership, and opportunity intersect. Recent investments have strengthened educational environments through digital access, literacy infrastructure, and values-based leadership development.

Key initiatives:
InitiativeDescriptionInvestment
Digital Learning (Computer Labs)Three modern IT labs serving 3,200+ learnersR6 349 000
Literacy Infrastructure (Community Libraries)School libraries improving reading comprehension and learning outcomesR2 760 000
Leadership Development (Columba Trust)Values-based programmes developing confident young leaders and educatorsR1 511 000
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Corporate Social Investment (CSI)

Direct support for immediate needs

Through the Titali initiative, Chromtech provides targeted funding to community partners, leadership programmes, and local development projects, ensuring flexible yet strategically aligned support.

Key initiatives:
InitiativeDescriptionInvestment
CSI Projects and DonationsSupport for community partners and development initiatives in education, leadership, and wellbeingR4 205 000

Anchoring the future in partnership

Taken together, these investments show Chromtech’s commitment to long-term, coherent social investment. By developing people, strengthening institutions, and supporting communities in ways that endure, the Group creates lasting value  for individuals, communities, and the shared future they will build together.