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Driver Retention, Career Pathing and Managing Driver Shortages

Tackles the driver shortage and turnover that undermine transport operations across Africa. Covers why drivers leave, how to build career paths and recognition that keep good drivers, and how to manage operations when the fleet is short of drivers. Built to help operators hold onto skilled drivers in a competitive market where poaching and burnout are constant threats.

What you will be able to do

  • Analyse the causes of driver turnover and dissatisfaction in a fleet.
  • Design pay, recognition and career path options that retain good drivers.
  • Improve rostering and rest arrangements that reduce burnout and exits.
  • Build induction and support that helps new drivers stay past the early months.
  • Plan operations and relief cover to cope with driver shortages.
  • Track retention metrics and act on early warning signs of turnover.

Course outline

  1. 01Why Drivers Leave and What It Costs
  2. 02Pay, Recognition and Career Pathing
  3. 03Rostering, Rest and Burnout Reduction
  4. 04Induction and Early Retention Support
  5. 05Operating Through Driver Shortages
  6. 06Relief and Contingency Driver Cover
  7. 07Retention Metrics and Early Warnings

Who should attend

This course suits fleet and transport managers, human resources staff, driver supervisors and operations leaders concerned with driver stability.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Cairo2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Accra2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Kigali2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Durban2R10,000
28 to 29 Sep 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
12 to 13 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Harare2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Kampala2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Pretoria2R10,000
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000
14 to 15 Dec 2026Online2US$900
21 to 22 Dec 2026Mozambique2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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