PROFILE | EATON
EATON SA
EXCELLING AND EMPOWERING
Eaton is a power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. This global leader is committed to doing business right – from the ethical standards of diversity and inclusion for its people to the environmental stewardship of the company’s facilities, to the local support provided to the communities in which it operates.
Eaton’s success in empowerment is based on a culture of diversity and inclusivity. Efficiency is a hallmark of the company, coupled with a passionate and ethical approach. A willingness to learn is part of Eaton’s values, and transparency a cornerstone of the company’s business practices.
Eaton has been operating in Africa since 1927 and has offices in South Africa, Kenya, Cote d’Ivoire, Morocco and Nigeria with distributors and partners throughout the continent.
LEADERSHIP AND OWNERSHIP Eaton’s transformation approach starts at the very core, with ownership. Black ownership has reached 25.55%, with black women ownership at 13.29%. Management is another area where Eaton is making tremendous strides towards diversity. In an effort to create an inclusive environment, Eaton has 4 female team leaders and 8 female apprentices.
With a level 1 BBBEE contributor status earned for more than 5 years, Eaton South Africa is committed to a broad transformation agenda and setting the standard amongst leading power management companies. At the foundation of the company’s business philosophy is skills development for its people and partners through supplier empowerment programmes.
EDUCATION Eaton’s graduate program offers practical experience and on-the job learning. In 2019, the company absorbed 95% of students into contract positions, with 2020 seeing 10 additional apprentices on-board. Eaton’s sponsorship provides level 3 NQF qualifications for deaf and hard of hearing learners.
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