INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Industry insights, operational perspectives and industry commentary from the SPM team on infrastructure, maintenance, logistics, project execution and the realities shaping industrial environments.

The HR Leader as Strategic Business Partner

The HR Leader as Strategic Business Partner

By Zandile Nyathi, Head of Human Resources: SPM   HR is too often viewed as a support function—managing policies, compliance, and recruitment. However, the companies that consistently outperform their peers are those where HR shapes strategy, influences...

Finance in a Human-Centric Organisation

Finance in a Human-Centric Organisation

By Nelisiwe Mabutyana, Head of Finance at SPM   Finance has long been cast as the function that balances books, ensures compliance, and manages costs. Yet its influence stretches far beyond the numbers. At its core, finance determines how a company chooses to...

The 7 Pillars of Logistics

The 7 Pillars of Logistics

By Mpho Selepe, Acting Logistics Manager: SPM Logistics may sound like a behind-the-scenes function, but it’s really the lifeline of any operation. At SPM, we like to think of it as the careful choreography that keeps everything moving smoothly—from the first supplier...