Tsebo company, ranked in the top 14 of the best employer in Africa
Tsebo Solutions Group is proud to announce its recognition as a Top Employer in Africa, marking the organization’s first time receiving this prestigious continental certification. This milestone also includes expanding its certification to Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, while maintaining its certification in South Africa for the third year in a row. Additionally, Tsebo ranked 14th out of 154 participants in South Africa, emphasizing its strong commitment to cultivating thriving workplaces and promoting a high-performance culture.
As one of Africa’s largest employers, Tsebo’s dual achievement reflects its commitment to empowering employees and improving the work environment across the continent. The company achieved an impressive overall score of 94.65%, exceeding the global benchmark by 10%, with notable improvements across all HR domains evaluated by the Top Employers Institute.
“This is a landmark moment for Tsebo,” said Tim Walters, CEO of Tsebo Group. “We are incredibly proud of our commitment to improving our results for 2024. Expanding our Top Employer certification across Africa and being recognized as one of South Africa’s top 15 employers highlights our dedication to fostering thriving environments for our people. Our employees are the core of our business, and we remain committed to supporting their growth, well-being, and safety to ensure lasting success.”
Elanie Kruger, Tsebo’s Group Chief Human Resources Officer, added: “Being recognized among the top 15 employers in South Africa while extending our certification to Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Zambia demonstrates our continuous efforts to enhance our employees’ workplace experience through HR best practices. These accomplishments showcase our focus on innovation, digitization, empowerment, and sustainability, ensuring our people—and, by extension, our clients—are supported and motivated every step of the way.”
The Top Employers Certification Programme evaluates organizations through a rigorous HR Best Practices Survey, covering six domains and 20 topics, including People Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Diversity and Inclusion, and Well-being. Tsebo underwent an extensive independent audit to verify its exceptional HR practices and policies.
David Plink, CEO of the Top Employers Institute, said: “In a world that is constantly evolving, the Top Employers 2025 Certification Programme highlights the resilience of these outstanding organizations, who consistently prioritize the growth and well-being of their people. We are proud to celebrate these people-first leaders and teams as Top Employers for 2025!”
With over 2,400 Top Employers certified in 125 countries and regions across five continents, the program serves as a global benchmark for recognizing exceptional employer practices.