AfroCentric Group CEO Gerald van Wyk says the group is honoured to be recognised as a top employer in South Africa for 2024.
“This prestigious certification is integral to our overarching strategy, which aims to attract and retain top talent, thereby strengthening our organisation. We will continue to innovate in HR best practices and uphold our values to remain the employer of choice and best-in-market healthcare company through our people.”
The Top Employers Institute evaluates organisations based on their performance in key HR domains, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing. The certification programme has certified and recognised over 2 300 top employers in 121 countries and regions, positively impacting the lives of over 12 million employees globally.
Tebogo Makoe, AfroCentric Executive Director: Human Capital & Transformation, says the accolade underscores the group’s dedication to being the number-one choice in the healthcare industry, where success is measured in quality of life for millions of South Africans.
The group’s values – act with integrity and trust, go the extra mile, cultivate uniqueness, thrive together and make a positive difference – serve as guiding principles for creating an empowering workplace culture that supports the acquisition, development and retention of a skilled and talented workforce.
“Our people philosophy is at the core of our value proposition – always aligning our leaders and people with business purpose,” Makoe says. “We are passionate about creating an inclusive culture that attracts, develops and retains a diverse workforce, fostering a high-performance environment that supports our strategic objectives.”