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A milestone in transformation: ER24 achieves Level 1 B-BBEE.
ER24 recently achieved a great milestone, moving from Level 4 to Level 1 B-BBEE, reflecting a purposeful transformation journey over the years. This announcement coincides with the launch of a new and innovative offering, which seeks to bring healthcare transformation for South Africa’s on-site workers in high-risk industries, such as mining and construction.
Commenting on this achievement is ER24’s Managing Director, Ben Johnson, who says, “To achieve this milestone, we have placed significant focus on growing our employees and investing in their professional development. This has been a vital step in promoting many of them to key managerial roles. We’ve also been unwavering in our commitment to enhance workplace skills and provide educational development opportunities for all our staff. Our enterprise and supplier development initiatives have also seen great success in setting up businesses and creating meaningful job opportunities, which are vital given South Africa’s unemployment rate,” he explained.
Johnson adds that meaningful transformation is an integral part of doing business in South Africa, especially in the healthcare sector, where ongoing barriers persist. “Our view is that transformation is not just a moral or regulatory requirement, but rather a strategic imperative that can drive long-term success, innovation, and social impact.”
Introducing ER24’s Occupational Health and Primary Care (OH&PC) solution
The Occupational Health and Primary Care (OH&PC) solution is designed specifically for high-risk industries like mining, construction, energy, and infrastructure.
Access to timely and reliable medical care can be a significant challenge in remote or high-risk work environments and industries. The ability to respond immediately to health incidents, whether minor or life-threatening not only saves lives but also plays a vital role in maintaining operational continuity and safeguarding employee wellbeing.
Meeting the healthcare needs of high-risk industries
Occupational health and primary care services are essential in high-risk settings. They help ensure that workers are fit for work, support early detection of health issues via general wellness assessments, and provide ongoing care for conditions like HIV and TB. These services also contribute to a safer workplace by enabling compliance with health regulations and reducing the risk of prolonged downtime due to employee illness or injury.
Having skilled professionals on-site who understand the complexities of pre-hospital care and workplace health is critical. With the new OH&PC solution, ER24 comes with deep experience in emergency response and medical infrastructure and are well-positioned to support these industries where immediate access to care is not just beneficial, it’s necessary.
A safer, healthier future for South Africa’s workforce
“Workforces in industries like mining or construction face a unique set of challenges,” Johnson concludes. “Our latest solution ensures reliable, affordable care tailored to those specific needs, wherever the workforce is located.”
The OH&PC service is already available nationwide, and ER24 is inviting businesses to request a free, no-obligation assessment to help evaluate and transform their site’s healthcare needs.