• Best manufacturing company to work for – the fifth consecutive year
• Achieved a positive index rating of almost 90% in the individual perception monitor
• Introduction of the Kambuku enrichment programme
• Launched the PPC coaching and mentoring programme
• Invocoms® functioning at above the standard level of effectiveness
• Over 4 000 value-adding suggestions generated through Invocoms®
• Employment equity designated persons in management increased by 16%
• Over 95% of PPC employees in South Africa know their HIV status
• Learnerships accelerated in 2007
• Launch of the PPC academies
• Group training centre expansion
• ABET is accelerated

It is the passion and determination of the PPC people that form the company’s heartbeat. It is evident that the workforce is aligned with, and focused on, achieving the organisation’s objectives, which is the basis for the group’s success in achieving its growth and transformation targets towards Vision 2010 and beyond.

The success and sustainability of PPC is reliant on its people, who are integral to the Kambuku value based management (VBM) philosophy. It is through this PPC way of life that a climate is created that ensures a healthy, rewarding and satisfying working environment. Here everyone is given access to opportunities to contribute to the success of the organisation, to achieve growth through learning and receive recognition for excellence.

In line with PPC’s strategic objectives, there was an increase in the staff complement during the 2007 financial year.

PPC’s workforce, including Zimbabwe (592), increased to 3 097 employees (2006: 3 025).

The annual average employee turnover in 2007 was 7,8% in South Africa (2006: 11%), 7,8% in Botswana (2006: 15%) and 6,3% in Zimbabwe (2006: 5%).

Significant changes were achieved in the employment equity (EE) position at senior management, middle management and skilled/ upper technical levels, as well as the semiskilled/learner level.

In line with EE targets, preference in recruitment and internal promotions was afforded to black candidates.

All PPC employees have equal opportunities for employment and advancement. This is in line with the company’s policies and practices on employment equity and succession planning.

PPC remains committed to improving the composition of previously disadvantaged individuals (as determined by the Employment Equity Act) at management and senior management levels.