LinkedIn compiled a list of top companies that are investing in their employees and also assisting them in developing careers that will lead to long-term success.
OVERVIEW
Workplaces continue to change right in front of our eyes. In 2021, professionals all over the world moved jobs at unprecedented rates and therefore, to attract and retain talent; businesses have had to go above and beyond,that is, from providing more opportunities for advancement and learning new skills to increasing flexibility.
This was also true in South Africa, where a survey found that staff turnover increased by 16 percent across all industries last year, and nearly a third of respondents said they struggled to attract new or retain existing talent. Employees and job seekers are in the driver’s seat as a result of the numerous changes, prompting them to reconsider what they expect from an employer today.
With this in mind, this is the first annual ranking of the best workplaces to grow your career in South Africa; all based on unique LinkedIn data. It debuts alongside Kenya’s and Nigeria’s Top Companies lists. These are the top 10 companies that provide stability in our ever-changing workplace – the ones that not only attract but also retain employees.
Furthermore, to compile this year’s rankings, LinkedIn examined data from seven different pillars, each revealing an important aspect of professional advancement: ability to advance, skills growth, company stability, external opportunity, company affinity, gender diversity and spread of educational backgrounds.
This list is intended to serve as a resource for you, guiding professionals at all stages of their careers – whether it’s making a career change, returning to work after a break, or investing in new skills. You’ll learn about the most in-demand roles and skills, as well as the best locations, at each company.
Here are this year’s top 10 companies in South Africa according to LinkedIn survey.
Standard Bank Group
The Standard Bank Group is the parent company of Standard Bank South Africa, Liberty Group, SnapScan and also other subsidiaries.
South Africa Headcount: 34,740*
Global Headcount: 48,000
Top South Africa Locations: Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town.
Skills that stand out: Banking, Banking Customer Service, Customer Service Management.
The most popular job titles: Universal Banker, Business Analyst, Software Engineer.
Known mostly for: Finance, Information Technology, Engineering.
FNB South Africa (FirstRand Group)
FirstRand Group is the parent company of FNB South Africa, Rand Merchant Bank, WesBank and also other subsidiaries.
South Africa Headcount: 39,000
Global Headcount: 47,580
Top South Africa locations: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban
Skills that stand out: Retail Banking, Financial Services, Transactional Banking
The most popular job titles: Quantitative Analyst, Private Banker, Auditor
Known mostly for: Finance, Information Technology, Research
WPP
WPP is the parent company of Ogilvy, Wunderman, VMLY&R, Smollan Group and also other subsidiaries.
South Africa Headcount: 5,950*
Global Headcount: 109,000
Top South Africa locations: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban
Skills that stand out: Advertising, Merchandising, Corporate Branding
The most popular job titles: Finance Manager, Television Producer, Merchandiser
Known mostly for: Media and Communication, Finance, Marketing.
Nedbank
The Nedbank Group is the parent company of Nedbank Private Wealth South Africa Nedbank Private Wealth International and also other subsidiaries.
South Africa Headcount: 18,225*
Global Headcount: 27,580
Top South Africa locations: Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town.
Skills that stand out: Sales Effectiveness, Sales Strategy, Emotional Intelligence.
The most popular job titles: Sales Consultant, Business Manager, Banker.
Known mostly for: Finance, Sales, Information Technology.
Absa Group
The Absa Group is the parent company of Absa Corporate and Investment Banking, Absa Bank Kenya, Absa Bank Moçambique and also other subsidiaries.
South Africa Headcount: 26,480*
Global Headcount: 60,000
Top South Africa locations: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban
Skills that stand out: Banking, Financial Services, Consumer Services
The most popular job titles: Sales Consultant, Banker, Business Analyst
Known mostly for: Finance, Information Technology, Engineering
The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company is the parent company of Coca-Cola CCI, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) and also other subsidiaries.
South Africa Headcount: 3,330*
Global Headcount: 700,000+
Top South Africa locations: Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town.
Skills that stand out: Office Administration, Engineering, Customer Service
The most popular job titles: Account Manager, Warehouse Operator, Process Controller
Known mostly for: Operations, Marketing, Sales
Investec
Investec is the parent company of Investec Wealth & Investment SA, Investec Private Capital, Investec Corporate and Investment Banking and also other subsidiaries.
South Africa Headcount: 4,760
Global Headcount: 8,200
Top South Africa locations: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban
Skills that stand out: Banking, Client Services, Legal Contract Review
The most popular job titles: Banker, Business Analyst, Software Engineer
Known mostly for: Finance, Information Technology, Engineering
Vodacom (Vodafone)
Vodafone is the parent company of Vodacom, Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (_VOIS), Vodafone Business and also other subsidiaries.
South Africa Headcount: 11,925*
Global Headcount: 105,000
Top South Africa locations: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban.
Skills that stand out: Telecommunications, Consumer Services, Voice over IP (VoIP)
The most popular job titles: Sales Consultant, Head of Sales, Project Manager
Known mostly for: Sales, Information Technology, Engineering
Dimension Data (NTT)
NTT is the parent company of Dimension Data, Nexus, AlwaysOn and also other subsidiaries.
South Africa Headcount: 9,055*
Global Headcount: 324,670
Top South Africa locations: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban
Skills that stand out: Building Effective Relationships, ConstructiveFeedback and Call Centre Administration.
The most popular job titles: DevOps Engineer, DevOps Manager, Senior Software Engineer
Known mostly for: Engineering, Information Technology, Operations.
Amazon
Amazon is the parent company of Whole Foods Market, Audible, Zappos, IMDb and also other subsidiaries.
South Africa Headcount: 11,800*
Global Headcount: 1,600 000
Top South Africa locations: Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.
Skills that stand out: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Contact Centers and Computer Literacy.
The most popular job titles: Customer Service Specialist, Customer Service Advisor and Technical Support Associate.
Known mostly for: Support, Information Technology and Sales.
