South African mover Biddulphs International has launched a training programme specifically for female drivers.
Announcing its ‘Professional Driving Learnership’, the company said the initiative aimed to encourage greater female participation in the driving side of moving, working local, long distance and overseas.
Staff who successfully complete the programme will be awarded a National Certificate Professional Driving (NFQ3).
The company said: ‘The qualification is designed to ensure professional driving competence in the road transport sector, beyond that of a basic driving licence and professional driving permit.’