A South African transport logistics company, Greendoor Group, is set to retrench approximately 75 drivers, most of them Zimbabweans, as it restructures operations amid mounting operational and financial pressures.
Most of the affected employees are part of the company’s trucking operations under Cargo 2 Congo, a regional transport fleet that operates across southern Africa routes, with the company’s headquarters based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
In a letter dated May 8, 2026, addressed to RP Africa, a fleet services and recruitment agency, Greendoor Group confirmed that it would proceed with a permanent reduction in driver requirements beginning June 1, 2026.
Standard People has in its possession the letter signed by Cargo 2 Cargo general manager Charl Cilliers on behalf of Greendoor Group.
Cilliers said the move forms part of a broader “defleeting and restructuring initiative” aimed at managing costs and aligning operations with reduced business volumes.
The company cited ongoing operational, commercial and financial constraints, including declining viability in maintaining an ageing fleet, reduced transport volumes and the need for cost realignment.
“As a result of the reduced fleet size, Greendoor no longer requires the current number of drivers allocated to its operations,” the company stated.
The letter indicated that around 75 vehicles are being decommissioned, resulting in a corresponding reduction in driver positions, although the final number of affected workers would still be subject to verification and reconciliation.
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Greendoor also that the reduction in driver requirements is permanent in nature, adding that it does not foresee sufficient short- to medium-term market recovery to justify increasing its fleet or driver headcount.
The company instructed RP Africa to begin the necessary processes in compliance with Zimbabwean labour legislation and statutory requirements.
Greendoor also pledged to cooperate and provide support during the retrenchment process.
“It’s true, we have been told that we will be retrenched and I am those that have been affected by the exercise,” said one driver on conditions of anonymity.
The development comes at a time when transport and logistics companies operating regional routes are facing increased operational costs, ageing fleets and reduced commercial activity, forcing some operators to scale down operations.
Cilliers and RP Africa had not responded to questions sent by Standard People via e-mail by the time of going to print.
Greendoor Group, which was established in 2006, has since grown into a transport group that includes Cargo 2 Congo, Ka Go 2 Go and Hauloads Zambia Ltd, earning a reputation for operating along the North-South transport corridor.
