Category: News articles
The Incident. The Golden Hour. The Evidence … and Getting to the Root Cause
June 1, 2023
Author | Jaco Cronje Have you ever found yourself sitting in yet another root cause analysis session, unable to even get close to a possible cause, just because of that sinking realisation that, yet again, you do not have enough information about the failure? This is the stage where the breakdown has been fixed, and […]
Maximising manufacturing efficiency: how maintenance management systems revolutionise maintenance workflows
April 18, 2023
According to industry reports, manufacturing plants can save up to 20% in costs by optimising maintenance processes and reducing downtime. By utilising a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) and mobile work management applications, manufacturers can: improve equipment reliability minimise downtime optimise maintenance processes and reduce costs associated with maintenance labour, unscheduled repairs, equipment replacement and […]
Rev up your maintenance game with digitalisation: drive efficiency, reduce downtime, and accelerate ROI!
The automotive industry is revving up for digitalisation! In today’s highly competitive automotive industry, digitalisation is becoming increasingly popular as a means of optimising operations and reducing costs. However, the decision to embark on a digital strategy is not always straightforward as there are both benefits and risks to consider. In this article, we will […]
Lifecycle costing: one of the critical elements of a systematic approach to maximising mining equipment efficiency and productivity
In the mining industry, equipment plays a vital role in the productivity and efficiency of operations. Maintaining and planning for mining equipment to operate at peak performance throughout its lifecycle is essential. The key to achieving this goal is Lifecycle costing (LCC) and planning, a systematic approach to estimating the total cost of equipment ownership […]
Training is more than just a tick-box exercise: Why compliance and skills training are equally important
April 6, 2023
As an engineering manager, you realise the importance of keeping your maintenance team up-to-date with the latest knowledge and skills. However, deciding which training programmes to invest in can take valuable time and effort. While training is essential to an organisation’s success, it is often perceived as a tick box exercise. Compliance training is more […]
Pragma solidifies commitment to black women empowerment with Moshe Capital deal
February 24, 2023
We are thrilled to announce that Moshe Capital (a 100% black woman-owned company) has acquired a 20% shareholding in Pragma. This move solidifies our commitment to broad-based black economic empowerment and supports our mission of creating sustainable solutions for our clients. This transaction makes Pragma 31.4% black woman-owned and 56.8% black-owned. “Moshe Capital prides itself […]
FNB provides R50m for Moshe Capital’s investment in Pragma
February 15, 2023
Moshe Capital’s investment in Pragma Holdings will boost the engineering services firm’s black women shareholding to 30%. FNB has provided almost R50m to advisory and investment firm Moshe Capital to enable the black-women-owned firm to take a 20% stake in engineering services company, Pragma Holdings. The transaction is being funded through FNB’s Black Business Growth […]
How we do contractor management at Pragma
October 27, 2022
Contractor management can be fraught with difficulty and often gives rise to what we call ‘pain areas’. At Pragma we have developed a contractor management process that helps to smooth over these difficulties. During a live broadcast, Vangie Mari, Business Area Manager presented an overview of the process that we follow at Pragma, both for […]
Planners from Anglo American Platinum shine during the Maintenance Planner Qualification Inaugural Graduation Ceremony
August 30, 2022
On 23 August 2022, the first eight learners to complete the Maintenance Planner Qualification in South Africa were recognised for their qualifications. During an award ceremony held at the Bela Bela Aventura Resort, senior representatives from the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA), Anglo American Platinum and Pragma, gathered with the recipients to celebrate […]
The Pragma Group celebrates ISO 27001 certification
August 17, 2022
Achieving ISO 27001 certification is no small feat for any organisation. At Pragma it took two years, significant financial investment and a massive company-wide effort – well worth it for the value that the certification will add to the company and its clients. Pragma is now celebrating this recent achievement and joins a group of […]
