BMW Group South Africa is recognised as a Top Employer 2023 in South Africa

Midrand. BMW Group South Africa has been recognised as a top employer by Top Employers Institute. A Top Employer Certification showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work through excellent HR policies and people practices. 

The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the results of its HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics, including people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, diversity, equity and inclusion, wellbeing and more. The programme has certified and recognised 2,053 top employers in 121 countries and regions across five continents. 

This honour comes as BMW Group South Africa celebrates its 50th anniversary in South Africa. This commemorative year has allowed the company to reflect on its unparalleled history of unique automotive products and extraordinary successes.

BMW Group South Africa CEO, Peter van Binsbergen commented: “I am incredibly proud of BMW Group South Africa, and especially our HR team. This prestigious certification reflects the passion we have for our people. Along with Top Employers Institute, we share a common goal of building and maintaining a people-centric culture. As we celebrate a 50-year presence in South Africa, BMW Group is as committed and engaged as ever, also contributing to the economic and social upliftment of our country. Being Top Employer certified tells us that we are well on the way to another great 50 years.”

Julia Modise, BMW Group South Africa HR Director added: “The Top Employer Certification shows that our people practices are world-class. At BMW Group South Africa, we live our HR mission of winning the hearts and minds of our diverse talent through development and engagement in the right working environment, while enabling business success. Again, this demonstrates that we build more than just cars. Thank you to all our associates for their contribution and support in achieving this accolade!”

About Top Employers Institute 

Established over 30 years ago, Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in people practices. The organisation helps accelerate these practices to enrich the world of work. Through the Top Employers Institute Certification Programme, participating companies can be validated, certified, and recognised as an employer of choice. The companies that have received Top Employer status have positively impacted the lives of over 9.5 million employees globally. 

The BMW Group

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2022, the BMW Group sold nearly 2.4 million passenger vehicles and more than 202,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2022 was € 23.5 billion on revenues amounting to € 142.6 billion. As of 31 December 2022, the BMW Group had a workforce of 149,475 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.