This Youth Month, BMW Group South Africa celebrates the next generation of leaders.

Wed Jun 24 14:52:00 CEST 2026Press Release

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+++ BMW Group South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting young people in South Africa through a series of coordinated initiatives +++ +++ These efforts highlight group’s efforts to address youth unemployment and skills gaps +++ Latest Annual Youth Day Event brings learners together to explore opportunities in key industry fields +++

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BMW IT Hub marks 20 years of developing South African tech talent for the world

Wed Jun 03 16:57:00 CEST 2026Press Release

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+++ BMW IT Hub South Africa celebrates two decades of shaping digital innovation for the world +++ From Pretoria to 130+ global locations — powered by South African talent +++ The BMW IT Hub is not just building tech — it’s helping build South Africa’s digital future +++

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BMW Group South Africa strengthens impact on education with latest Lethabong School of Specialisation development.

Fri Jul 25 13:13:00 CEST 2025Press Release

+++ BMW Group South Africa hands over state-of-the-art facilities at Lethabong School of Specialisation (SOS) in Soshanguve +++ BMW Group South Africa marks a continuous commitment to youth development and educational infrastructure in South Africa +++ The event reinforces the BRIDGE partnership with UNICEF, aligning with the BMW Group’s global educational ambitions +++

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BMW Group South Africa engages national leadership at Plant Rosslyn, deepening collaborative vision for industrial growth.

Thu Jul 24 14:08:00 CEST 2025Press Release

+++ BMW Group Plant Rosslyn hosted President Cyril Ramaphosa and Members of the Board of Management of BMW AG +++ The visit high-lighted Plant Rosslyn’s record production, the award-winning BMW X3, and the company’s commitment to job creation and transformation +++ BMW Group leadership reaffirmed its long-term confidence in South Africa as a key manufacturing hub and a partner in national develop-ment +++

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Building tomorrow’s innovators: UNICEF South Africa and BMW Group South Africa launch STEM mentorship drive.

Fri Apr 04 09:30:00 CEST 2025Press Release

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+++ UNICEF South Africa and BMW Group South Africa launch a pilot STEM mentorship programme, empowering disadvantaged youth +++ The initiative aims to ignite innovation and inspire corporate collaboration in youth development +++

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German Federal President recognises South Africa’s tech potential at the BMW IT Hub.

Fri Dec 13 17:30:00 CET 2024Press Release

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+++ German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits the BMW IT Hub in South Africa +++ The visit marks the strong partnership between South Africa and Germany, and potential for future collaborations +++ The BMW IT Hub is at the forefront of technological innovation +++

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BMW Group South Africa and BMW Group Financial Services South Africa again recognised as top job contributors at YES ESG Awards 2024.

Thu Oct 03 08:52:05 CEST 2024Press Release

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+++ BMW Group South Africa and BMW Group Financial Services South Africa receive Top Job Contributors award for second consecutive year +++ YES ESG Awards recognise social impact through job creation by private companies +++ BMW Group South Africa and YES reaffirm their commitment to increasing youth employability +++

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BMW Group South Africa employee wins 2024 BMW Group Award for Social Responsibility.

Tue Sep 17 14:30:00 CEST 2024Press Release

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+++ Winners of 2024 BMW Group Award for Social Responsibility awarded in Munich +++ BMW Group South Africa employee among winners +++ Four social causes committed to serving the common good +++

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BMW Group South Africa powers career and educational development to mark Youth Month 2024.

Fri Jun 14 16:00:00 CEST 2024Press Release

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+++ BMW Group South Africa honours Youth Month at Lethabong School of Specialisation +++ Additional education initiatives in ongoing partnership with UNICEF an-nounced +++ Empowerment of the youth through tertiary and career guidance at university expo +++

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ESMT Berlin and BMW Group enter third year of Change Maker Fellowships with a focus on digitalization.

Mon May 13 12:20:08 CEST 2024Press Release

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+++ 10 BMW Group Change Maker Fellowships for the ESMT Global Online MBA +++ Young mathematics or technology professionals from South Africa are invited to apply +++ Cultivation of the next generation of change makers and innovators +++

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BMW Group South Africa reaffirms its commitment to youth development with 2024 YES Programme.

Tue May 07 15:30:00 CEST 2024Press Release

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+++ Renewed pledge to the YES Programme to fight youth unemployment +++ The 2023 YES Programme concluded with 50% of internally placed youth absorbed into the com-pany’s graduate programme. +++ In 2024, BMW Group South Africa creates more than 1,000 work experiences across nine provinces.

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BMW Group South Africa and BMW Group Financial Services South Africa appoint Director of Government Affairs and Communications.

Wed Mar 06 14:00:00 CET 2024Press Release

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BMW Group South Africa and BMW Group Financial Services South Africa announce the appointment of Thilosh Moodally to Director: Government Affairs and Communications, effective 1 March 2024.

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HR Journey continues in 2024: Top Employer Institute recognises once again world-class people practices at BMW Group South Africa.

Fri Jan 26 15:00:00 CET 2024Press Release

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This Top Employer certification showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work through excellent HR policies and people practices.

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BMW Group South Africa and BMW Group Financial Services South Africa’s job creation efforts awarded at inaugural YES ESG Awards 2023.

Fri Oct 06 14:22:00 CEST 2023Press Release

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BMW Group South Africa and BMW Group Financial Services South Africa have been recognised as a Youth Employment Services (YES) Top Ten Jobs Contributor for their continued dedication to job creation through the YES Programme. The YES ESG Awards – part of the ESG Africa Conference 2023 – were held on 4 October at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg.

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

Wed Sep 13 13:03:04 CEST 2023Press Release

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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.

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BMW Group South Africa appoints new General Manager of Group Communications and External Affairs

Thu Dec 08 10:09:17 CET 2022Press Release

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BMW Group South Africa announces the appointment of Thilosh Moodally to General Manager: Group Communications and External Affairs, effective 1 January 2023.

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BMW Group strategically repositions Customer, Brands and Sales Division under the leadership of Pieter Nota. Further changes at BMW Group Financial Services and Group Treasury

Tue Dec 14 17:00:00 CET 2021Press Release

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Sales Regions Europe and Germany are merged under the leadership of Bernhard Kuhnt +++ Essential digitalization at the customer interface entails personnel changes in product management and the MINI brand +++ Change at the top of BMW Group Financial Services +++ Group Treasury under new management +++

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Four beacons of light: Projects in South Africa, the US, and Germany honoured in annual BMW Group Award for Social Responsibility

Tue Dec 07 17:30:00 CET 2021Press Release

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+++ BMW Group Award for Social Responsibility presented for the tenth time +++ Projects in South Africa, the US and Germany honoured +++ Award-winners support young people and promote inclusion +++

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First South African CEO at the helm of BMW Group South Africa.

Sun Apr 11 20:08:00 CEST 2021Press Release

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Peter van Binsbergen officially assumed responsibility as the new CEO of BMW Group South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa from 1 January 2021.

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BMW Group steps up electromobility: E-drives for half a million electrified vehicles

Thu Jul 02 14:00:00 CEST 2020Press Release

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+++ BMW Group opens Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing and expands manufacturing capacity: E-drives for 500,000 electrified vehicles, start of production for fifth-generation BMW e-drive, Competence Centre will employ up to 2,000 staff in medium term, investment of more than 500 million euros by 2022 +++ Successful transformation of BMW Group’s biggest European production site +++

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