Cummins South Africa has achieved Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 contributor status. “This is the newest company on our transformation journey,” says Racheal Njoroge, MD for Southern Africa. It’s a big leap from our Level Four certification in 2021. “
Njoroge adds, “We saw new scores across all pillars thanks to an exceptional demonstration of commitment and teamwork. “The five key pillars of B-BBEE are ownership, management, skills development, business and supplier development, and socio-economic development.
“We are proud to be able to share our certificate with our suppliers and customers, who gain advantages while contributing to their own board,” says Njoroge. “For us as an organisation, this is a testament to our commitment to South Africa’s economy. “transformation. It’s not just about achieving a certain level, but rather the socio-economic impact we can have on the local communities where we operate.
It also demonstrates Cummins South Africa’s commitment to improving the quality of life for all its employees. Since transformation is a very sensible precedent in many African countries, Njoroge raises deeper debates about localization in Botswana and Zambia, for example. how to apply our own most productive practices at the regional level. “Going forward, skills progression is a priority for building a skill pool for the industry. “” says Njoroge.
Avril Campher, Transformation Director for South Africa, says the Level 1 certification was the culmination of abundant teamwork. “The most important thing for us now is to preserve, protect and maintain our status. There are many classes we have learned on this journey, and it is vital for us to build on them to fill in the gaps in the future.
It will also pay tribute to the leadership of Njoroge, who recently won the Gauteng Positive Role Model Award at the tenth annual Gender Mainstreaming Awards in Johannesburg. The award is given to a female executive who leaves a positive impression on the lives of others.
“There is a lot of enthusiasm within the company, which has made great strides in its transformation. We are committed to making positive adjustments to all facets of the business and this certification is a testament to that,” says Campher.
Cummins South Africa’s steady progress in this regard dates back to the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, when it began compiling the initial framework. employees,” Campher said.
Njoroge concludes, “We get congratulations from all over the world. Now that we have achieved Level 1 certification, the way forward is to move forward.
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