Dekra Industrial and its adult-based education and occupational skills training division, the Institute of Learning (IOL) are committed to providing holistic testing, inspection and training services across different industry sectors.
Dekra Industrial offers customers a holistic service, from non-destructive testing and inspection to industry training.
Managing Director Johan Gerber says, “Providing non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections as well as adult-based education and occupational skills training, Dekra Industrial provides a comprehensive, value-driven solution to support its clients.”
The company operates in key industrial centres around South Africa, including Sasolburg, Lephalale, Secunda, Middelburg and Cape Town.
Dekra Industrial and the IOL have aligned their services to ensure that where inspections and NDT services are provided, adult-based education and occupational skills training opportunities are also available.
“With this integrated approach, we position Dekra as a strategic partner to serve our clients. Our branch offices are located in key industrial regions so that we can offer an accessible and complete service to our clients,” says Gerber.
Together, DEKRA Industrial and the IOL offer a portfolio of services that includes NDT inspections, vendor inspections, vehicle mapping, welding inspections, safety consulting, and adult-based education and occupational-based skills training.
This service portfolio meets the needs of key sectors ranging from mining, power generation, and petrochemicals, to construction and manufacturing, assisting clients to meet strict safety, compliance and quality standards. Dekra Industrial supports businesses in maintaining operational excellence, enhancing workforce skills and regulatory adherence.
Safety, compliance and industry expertise
Christopher Mörsner, Head of Training and Consulting at Dekra IOL, highlights: “By providing comprehensive training alongside NDT and inspections, we address our clients’ immediate compliance needs – and contribute to the long-term sustainability of their businesses, ensuring the workforce has the knowledge and skills to maintain safety and regulatory requirements.”
Dekra Industrial’s holistic service approach extends to vendor inspections, ensuring that quality control measures are integrated across supply chains. In addition, the company now offers vehicle mapping services, in collaboration with Dekra in Japan. This involves mapping and collecting data on South African road conditions to test and improve advanced in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems. By gathering real-time data across various terrains, the initiative aims to enhance navigation and vehicle system performance, aligning with global automotive safety and efficiency standards. This further strengthens the company’s role as a comprehensive partner in diverse industries.
“Our goal is to build on our competitive advantage, refining our offerings and reinforcing Dekra’s position as a holistic solutions provider,” Gerber says.
“We are placing strong emphasis on educating our teams internally to ensure every staff member understands the full scope of our services, so they can share this with clients who can benefit from it,” he adds.
Mörsner comments: "Everything we do needs to be solution-based for our clients’ benefit. Our clients are looking for streamlined, efficient services, combining global innovation where applicable, with local knowledge and experience. In this way we can add value to their business. Success is a collective effort,” he says. “As a company, we succeed together with our clients.”
DEKRA Industrial is now part of Dekra Global’s Southern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (SEMEA) region. This shift from its former organisational positioning in the Asia-Pacific region strengthens its opportunities for growth, extending its services to markets such as Saudi Arabia, known for its oil, petrochemical and industrial operations.
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