CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY IN SOUTH AFRICA
18 JULY 2024 | THE EMPIRE CONFERENCE & EVENTS VENUE, JHB
The organisation awards look to celebrate the successes of top empowered companies exemplifying transformation, impact, vision and action in South Africa.
The individual awards aim to showcase the top individuals in South Africa. From CEO’s to young achievers climbing the corporate ladder, we celebrate leaders who are making a clear impact in the world of tech.
The Nedbank Indalo Fund is a pioneering approach to concessionary financing that is designed to foster systemic growth and impact in the green economy. Our commitment to environmental stewardship has taken a practical turn as we have provided financial backing to innovative green projects across South Africa. The fund is dedicated to empowering small sustainable enterprises by providing financial support paired with strategic mentorship. In partnership with Indalo Inclusive, we aim to maximise social and environmental impact to drive significant change. Visit nedbank.co.za for more information.
Meet our esteemed judges, respected industry experts and thought leaders, responsible for evaluating and honoring your outstanding achievements in empowerment & transformation.
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HASNAYN EBRAHIM Managing Director | Africa International Advisors •OLIVER TOP EMPOWERMENT AWARDS 2024•
•ORGANISATION AWARDS•
The organisation awards look to celebrate the successes of top empowered companies exemplifying transformation, impact, vision and action in South Africa.
Top Empowered Company: Fast Growth Black-Owned SMME of the Year Award
NTGR Engineering Projects CC Qualitative Innovative Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Geeks4Learning (Pty) Ltd
ST Africa Trading Enterprises CC
Masithithuke Holdings
Sekunjalo Engineering Solutions
Y-Brand
Kopano Bus Service
MSCT BEE Services (Pty) Ltd
Golden Rewards 1981 CC
Zimasa Group of Companies Technique Drilling Services (Pty) Ltd
Top Empowered Company: Sustainable Business of the Year Award Sponsored by Merchants
SLG (Pty) Ltd
Servicios Empresaviales Holdings
Top Empowered Company: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the workplace of the Year Award
JSE Limited
LexisNexis (PTY) Ltd
Sibanye-Stillwater
African Bank Holdings Limited
Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)
Shared Value Africa
South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Top Empowered Company: Digital Transformation of the Year Award
Turner & Townsend (Pty) Ltd
Vodacom Group Ltd
LexisNexis (PTY) Ltd
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Top Empowered Company: Localisation of the Year Award
Nestlé (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
The South African Breweries (Pty) Ltd
Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)
Boxfusion Sanofi
Top Empowered Company: Public Sector of the Year Award
Community Schemes Ombud Services
State Diamond Trader
Top Empowered Company: Education & Skills Development of the Year Award
Palabora Mining Company
In2IT Technologies (Pty) Ltd
University of South Africa
In2food Group (Pty) Ltd
Reverside Software Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Liquid Telecommunications South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Top Empowered Company: Enterprise & Supplier Development of the Year Award Sponsored by Nedbank
The South African Breweries (Pty) Ltd
Mondi South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Vea Road Maintenance & Civils (Pty) Ltd Sun International Ltd Sasol Sanlam Ltd
Top Empowered Company: Socio Economic Development of the Year Award
Vea Road Maintenance and Civils (Pty) Ltd
Ltd
Mining Company Sasol
Ltd
Top Empowered Company: Job Creation Award of the Year Award
AECI Ltd
Reverside Software Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Boxfusion
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)
Top Empowered Company: Youth Development of the Year Award
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Y-Brand
Servicios Empresaviales Holdings
Dimension Data an NTT DATA, Inc. company
Dimension Data an NTT DATA, Inc. company
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Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is a proudly South African company which began operating as a legal entity in July 2016, after the merger of six non-alcoholic ready to drink bottling operations.
We are a level 3 B-BBEE empowered company. We employ over 7000 people at 13 manufacturing facilities across the country. As a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) and a bottler for The Coca-Cola Company, our vision is to refresh Africa every day and make our continent a better place for all.
We manufacture and distribute Coca-Cola beverages that make life's everyday moments more enjoyable, while doing business the right way. The result is shared opportunity for our customers, our employees, our communities, and our shareholders.
We conduct our business ethically, transparently and conscientiously. We espouse an inclusive business culture to reflect our African identity. We accelerate sustainable, profitable revenue growth across all categories and offer an innovative portfolio of products that respond to customer needs and consumer preferences. Profitability is important, but not at any cost.
People matter. Our planet matters. We do business the right way by following our values and partnering for solutions that benefit us all.
The individual awards aim to showcase the top individuals in South Africa. From CEO’s to young achievers climbing the corporate ladder, we celebrate leaders who are making a clear impact in the world of tech.
Top Empowered: Public Sector Leader of the Year Award
Thembeka Mthethwa SALGA
Prof. Feleni Usisipho UNISA
Isaac Mahlangu MEGA
Thembelihle Mbatha Community Schemes Ombud Services
Nosiphiwo Mzamo State Diamond Trader
Setshwakge
Phando Ephraim Legoale COGTA NW
Gugu Mkhize INSETA
Richard Fletcher: Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Abednico Mkhari NTGR ENGINEERING PROJECTS CC
Olivia Maponya Kopano Bus Service
Kabelo Ncholo Y-Brand
Liyanda Handula Masithithuke Holdings
Stanley Grau MSCT BEE Services (Pty) Ltd
Dorothy Tyobeka Zimasa Group of Companies
Oletta Ntshane Technique Drilling Services (Pty) Ltd
Merchants took top honors for its exemplary empowerment practices, fostering inclusive growth & socio-economic transformation through innovative solutions and dedicated community investment.
Sydwell Shikweni Vice President Transformation: Merchants
Top Empowered: Young Achiever of the Year Award
Habel Mwikamba Mwashigadi Turner & Townsend (Pty) Ltd
Janelle Chetty Old Mutual Limited
Nerissa Chegwidden Sekunjalo Engineering Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Tebogo Mahlaela ST Africa Trading Enterprises CC
Top Empowered: Business Leader of the Year Award
Parmi Natesan The Institute of Directors in South Africa
Guangmin Wei Mogodi Palabora Mining Company
For your dedication and commitment to empowerment, inspiring us all. Wishing everyone the best of luck tonight - may your hard work be celebrated and your achievements recognized.
Mpumi Maesela Servicios Empresaviales Holdings
Eshwin Booysen In2Food Group (Pty) Ltd
winner 2024
Discover the latest trends, success stories, and thought leadership in our 23rd edition of Impumelelo Top Empowerment
•OLIVER TOP EMPOWERMENT AWARDS DINNER•
Savour the flavour of success with our exquisite three-course menu, featuring tender beef fillet, & delectable vegetarian options, paired with fine wines and decadent desserts
Forest Mushroom Floor of Sautéed wild mushrooms infused with thyme, Truffle Panacotta, Radish, Sweet pea shoots and Roast garlic & Carrot Puree accompanied by a Mushroom, rosemary and ricotta phyllo parcel
Stuffed Beef fillet of Mozzarella and Roast pepper duxelle with a Mustard and thyme sauce with potato croquettes, herb seasoning and roast vegetable parcels
Grilled Tofu Batons, Stir Fried Ginger Vegetables, Fire Grilled Leeks and glass noodles with crisp sesame and jasmine rice arancini (Vegetarian)
Crème Brûlée pots with spun sugar, Meringue crumble, Biscuit tuile and raspberry mousse
