TULSAWIZ LOGISTICS GEARING UP FOR THE MINING SECTOR

Tulsawiz Logistics is one of the young end-to-end logistics companies that survived the Covid-19 pandemic and actually came out stronger with phenomenal growth. The company exited the troublesome period with a contract that guarantees three times its annual turnover!

Currently the company provides transport, supply chain and logistics services within South Africa, and crossborder transport of high tonnage goods throughout the Southern African region.

“Our business is mainly in the automotive sector where we have multi-million rand contracts,” says Tulsawiz Logistics CEO Nozuko Mayeza. “We are now

experienced and resourced enough to enter and extend our services to the mining sector.” It will not be for the first time that the company tackles this market. In 2011 when the business was in its formative years, Tulsawiz Logistics provided services for a handful of mining clients on an ad-hoc basis.

Mayeza explains: “We worked mainly as sub-contractors in the mining industry then, and could not prove our prowess as the industry had set conditions that were sometimes not favourable to smaller, entry level, women-owned businesses.”

The Company

Over the past 10 years Tulsawiz has developed the capacity to design a system for each client that enables them to make the right routing decisions, taking into account both cost and services. Tulsawiz Logistics has acquired critical skills and expertise in managing inbound and outbound logistics.

“Our Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is that we are flexible and can adapt to the changes in logistical situations, from weather to delayed arrivals and other eventualities and still meet the obligations of the client; on time delivery,” says Mayeza. ”Even more critical is we do this without runaway costs to the client.”

Gearing towards mining

It has not always been easy. In a maledominated trucking industry, the fact that Tulsawiz Logistics is headed by a woman could not be ignored. However our success speaks for itself.

“Besides having our own trucks that range from 8 ton to 34 tonners, we also have a warehouse from where we manage our logistics,” Mayeza adds. “We now have a balance sheet that can enable us to acquire whatever equipment we require to service clients in the mining sector.”

Mayeza says the automotive industry has helped them understand the meaning of on-time delivery. The sector is line production-driven so the delay of a single part can stop a whole production line and cost the client millions of rands, if not dollars.

“It is also important to price correctly and be able to deliver wherever, whenever at that price. My banking sector experience has come in handy in this regard, but understanding the risk and external factors cannot be underplayed,” she explains.

“The other key advantage we have as we enter the mining sector is that we can move their consumables from one corner of South Africa to another – we have the experience. We can do this efficiently, reliably and cost effectively. But we can also move their bulk from one operating site to another or to a relevant harbour, with the same efficiency,” she adds.

Tulsawiz Logistics is not just good talk

• They were nominated for the 2018 Women in Transport Award in the 11th Annual Transport Africa Awards

• Runner up in the 2018 Influential Women in Trucking Awards

• Featured member in the British Chamber of Business in South Africa

• Selected and participated in the ABSA Enterprise Development Program

Reliability

The biggest tes timony to th e company’s capabilities though is entering into a R90 million three-year service contract with one of the multinational car

manufacturers in the country.

“This is a vote of confidence that we are a trusted member of the production line and we shall ensure that it is never interrupted,” she says proudly. “This reliability is what we are taking with us into the mining sector.”

The company moves more than soft delicate cargo for the manufacturing sector. It also moves bricks in rough terrain between manufacturers, construction sites and warehouses. Its reliable service to this sector is what has won the company the trust of the automotive manufacturing sector.

The company has a state-of-the-art highly innovative online track and trace system to improve interactions with the customers, giving them added peace of mind. This system eradicates unnecessary administration, communication and logistical hurdles. “We are geared and experienced to provide a total solution for mining operations,” Mayeza elucidates.

“Tulsawiz Logistics can deliver the pens for the mine administration, carry the parts for the mine processing plant, supply critical spares for the mining equipment and move the stockpile of the mined ore; between operating sites or to the harbour for export.”

Empowering Women and Youth

Tulsawiz Logistics is not just about profits. Mayeza and her team dedicate time and resources to empowering women and youth in the regions where they operate.

As a women-owned, 100% blackempowered business, Tulsawiz is passionate about sharing its knowledge and experience, and Mayeza strives to empower women in the logistics and trucking sector.

Dedicated to transforming the sector, Tulsawiz is committed to empowering youth through sustainable development and job creation programmes offering them experiential training as well as business opportunities. 

CONTACT DETAILS

Tel: 073 054 3626

Email: info@tulsawiz.co.za

Web: www.tulsawiz.co.za

Address: Plot 8/278 EP Malan Road, Pomona, Kempton Park, 1619