In the initial part of a two-section series, the focus begins today on the prominent employers within Africa’s largest economy, with a more expansive examination of top employers across the entire continent slated for tomorrow.
The Top Employers South Africa 2015 event convened 700 business executives at Gallagher Estate, featuring global organizations from over 25 African countries, aiming to ascertain which companies were offering the highest standards of employee conditions as 2014 drew to a close.
Sasol Sasol, an energy and chemical company established in Sasolburg in 1950, stands as one of the few native South African businesses in the top 10. With a workforce of 34,000 across 37 countries, Sasol is also recognized as the leading petrochemical company in South Africa.
Clicks Group Limited Tied for 10th place with Sasol is health and beauty chain Clicks, originating from Cape Town in 1968. With a presence in most urban areas of South Africa and over 600 stores in the SADC region, Clicks leads the retail pharmacy sector with 330 in-store dispensaries.
Kimberly-Clark of South Africa Kimberly-Clark, an internationally renowned company, is represented on the list with its household brands like Kleenex, which are popular in South Africa and globally. The company’s commitment to developing and training its employees for sustainable success is evident in its South African operations.
Coca-Cola South Africa Coca-Cola’s largest market in Africa is South Africa, underscoring the importance for the beverage giant to establish a reputation for social responsibility. With 15 facilities and over 9,000 employees, Coca-Cola has been present in the country since the 1930s.
Tata Consultancy Services Established in 2007, Tata Consultancy Services South Africa has swiftly gained recognition for its employment approach, aligning with the philosophies of the wider organization in India. Its success is attributed to progress in areas such as enterprise control, management strategies, and human resource development.
SAP Africa SAP Africa’s recent $500 million investment in African expansion aligns with its inclusion in this countdown, showcasing an innovation drive. The IT heavyweight also announced a seven-year plan to enhance local African talent and promote skills growth on the continent.
Microsoft As a subsidiary of the world’s largest independent software and services provider, Microsoft South Africa has prioritized the region for sustainable and high-performance growth. It has received numerous accolades, including the Best Customer Focus award at the 2011 African Business Awards.
Old Mutual Old Mutual, synonymous with South African business since its establishment in 1845, boasts over 16 million customers and 57,000 employees. It prioritizes employee care and CSR strategies within the SADC region.
EY South Africa Ernst & Young South Africa has been consistently recognized as one of South Africa’s top ten employers for nine consecutive years, underscoring the global organization’s commitment to its workforce.
Accenture SA Accenture, a global management consulting, technology, and outsourcing services provider, operates across numerous countries with a large workforce. Despite its grandeur, it focuses on individual development, acknowledged for exceptional employee conditions.
Unilever South Africa Tracing its roots back to 1887, Unilever South Africa has adeptly balanced global prosperity with local adaptation. As a subsidiary of Unilever PLC, it prioritizes creating optimal working conditions, bolstered by robust HR policies and practices, to retain talent in South Africa.