Here’s a look at the top employers in South Africa

Four South African companies have been added to the top employers list by the Top Employers Institute.

The four companies included on the list are: CEF Group, IQ Business, Mondi South Africa and Shoprite Checkers.

This is an addition to the more than 130 businesses named as top employers in South Africa by the institute in January this year.

The Top Employers Institute Certification Programme involves an independently audited and fact-based HR Best Practices Survey, as well as validation to ensure truthful answers.

The survey covers six domains and 20 subtopics:

– Steer: business strategy; people strategy; and leadership.

– Shape: organisation and change; digital HR; and work environment.

– Attract: employer branding; talent acquisition; and onboarding.

– Develop: performance; career; and learning.

– Engage: well-being; employee listening; rewards and recognition; and offboarding

– Unite: purpose and values; ethics and integrity; diversity, equality and inclusion; and sustainability.

In 2023 and 2024, organisations and leaders had much to consider, with many things in changing.

David Plink, CEO of Top Employers Institute said that in his 16 years with the Institute, there are two characteristics that he has observed consistently within the members of the Top Employers community.

“First, certified Top Employers go above and beyond for their people. They are the embodiment of people focus,” Plink said.

“Secondly, not a single Top Employer got certified without always striving for more; to learn, to become better and to stay curious at all times; people-focused and a growth mindset.”

Here is the full list of South Africa’s 142 top employers in no particular order:

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