The company secured Top Employer status in Nigeria, South Africa, and continued winning across Africa, aiming to reinforce its position as an employer of choice and a people-first organisation across the continent. Additionally, for the first time Mondelez International received global recognition as an employer of choice, says the company.

The recognition aims to highlight Mondelez International's continued commitment to building a future-fit, high-performance organisation that places people at the heart of its growth ambitions in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), while strengthening its role in shaping the future of the snacking and confectionery market, adds the company.

Investing in People to Power Sustainable Growth

Each year, the Top Employers Institute certifies organisations that demonstrate excellence in people practices through a rigorous assessment of their HR strategies, policies and execution. Participating organisations are evaluated through the HR Best Practices Survey, which covers six core domains and 20 topics, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, Wellbeing and Sustainability, says the company.

"This recognition is a powerful reflection of the deliberate choices we have made to build a future-fit organisation where our people can thrive, grow and contribute meaningfully to our business ambitions. Being recognised as a Top Employer across Africa, and achieving category-leading positions in Nigeria and South Africa, affirms our belief that putting people first is fundamental to sustainable growth," says Cebile Xulu, Senior Director, People, Mondelez International Sub-Saharan Africa.

Building a Future-Fit Organisation for SSA

Mondelez International aims to remain deeply invested in the long-term potential of the Sub-Saharan African snacking and confectionery market. Central to this ambition is the development of strong, agile and highly skilled teams equipped to win in dynamic and evolving markets, says the company.

The organisation says it has intentionally designed employee development programmes aimed at advancing critical capabilities across the following:

  • commercial excellence and leadership
  • marketing and consumer insight brilliance
  • sustainability and responsible sourcing
  • manufacturing excellence, and
  • research and development (R&D) capabilities.

"These focus areas are essential to building the capabilities we need today, while preparing our talent for the demands of tomorrow," says Xulu. "Our people strategy is closely aligned to our growth agenda, ensuring that we not only attract exceptional talent, but continue to develop and empower them throughout their careers with Mondelez International."

People at the Centre of Progress

As a global snacking leader with a growing footprint across Africa, Mondelez International continues to prioritise a culture grounded in purpose, inclusion and continuous learning, says the company.

"Our success in SSA is inseparable from the strength of our people," concludes Xulu. "By creating an environment where employees are supported, challenged and inspired, we are building an organisation that is resilient, innovative and equipped to lead the future of snacking in Africa."

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