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General Company Information

 

Gaffley’s’ are committed to providing its client with the safest, most punctual and professional service. Since 1954, Gaffley’s have made their mark in the passenger transport industry in South Africa.

Equity
A fully-fledged Black Enterprise with 100% Black Shareholding. Without exception, shareholders bring to Gaffley's a unique blend of skills and experience.
The company complies fully with all stringent procurement requirements with the different clients.


BEE Complacent
Gaffley's management team is committed to promoting and advancing previously disadvantaged employees in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.

Supply Chain Empowerment
In another effort to broaden its commitment to furthering the aims of Black Empowerment, Gaffley's has adopted a policy whereby it will continue to outsource a number of services to Black Empowerment Companies.

Driver Training
Each and every driver is carefully screened and tested for driver competency.  Prior to graduating as GAFFLEY’s drivers, learners spend considerable time in the role of secondary drivers. Furthermore, all drivers must, at all times, be in possession of a valid licence and Public Driving Permit.

Safety Record
We pride ourselves on an exceptional safety record without any loss of life and/or serious injury as a result of negligence on our part.

 

After Hour Supervision
To ensure the constant and smooth provision of services by GAFFLEY’s Coach Tours and Transport, a team of supervisors and managers are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.

Administration
Competent and qualified administrative personnel exercise tight control over every facet of the business. Advanced computer technology and continuous training, facilitate high levels of productivity and efficiency.

  • Over 91 full time employees

  • Sound management

  • Stable workforce

  • 24-hour security at both depots

  • Excellent management/workforce relationship

  • 24-hour management supervision

  • Zero Tolerance Alcohol Policy

 

Depot And Infrastructure
Gaffley’s Transport is located in Grabouw and Gaffley's Coach Tours is located in close proximity to Cape Town International Airport. Each branch consists of an administrative building, workshop area, bus-parking area, driver training centre and wash bays. 

Benefits to Clients

  • An existing fleet with the flexibility of introducing new buses as required.

  • An established infrastructure.

  • A staff complement that has already undergone the transformation process.

  • A familiar administration and operational system thus continuing the excellent inter-company relationship already established between transport supplier and client.  All coaches are fitted with seat belts.


Alliances & Partners
Gaffley’s has a relationship with all major passenger transport-operators nationwide and a good standing relationship with all operators (including those that are BEE Complacent) in and around the Western Cape for back up support if necessary. We have a standby vehicle for emergencies to ensure smooth swift and safe transport of passengers.

Insurance
Gaffley’s has, through Special Risks Underwriters, passenger liability insurance cover to the value of R 50,000,000.00 (R50 million) and R 100,000,000.00 (R100 million) per incident.

Legal Compliance
Gaffley's complies with all applicable legislation. All vehicles are properly licensed and undergo Certificate of Fitness (COF) tests on 6 monthly basis. Records of COF’s are kept on the buses and are readily provided to the client. Buses are not permitted to operate without such documentation. All buses are issued with the necessary Road Transportation Permits as required by the Road Transport Act. Furthermore, all drivers and operational staff are scheduled to conduct their duties within the ambit of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act in terms of work hours, overtime limits, night work, spread-over and rest periods.

Traversing Rights / Coverage

  • Gaffley’s operate nationally on request.

  • Daily tours are done in the Cape Town Metropole.

  • We cover areas as far as the West Coast, Overberg, Boland, Koue Bokkeveld as per our client’s request, and as far as the South African boundaries allow us to operate as per our Operator’s Licence Authorisation.

  • We apply for Cross Border permits as and when required. 

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