The BWASA (Business Women’s Association of South Africa) Women in Leadership Census 2021found that, of the companies surveyed, only 27.7% of directors and 29.4% of executive managers were women. Yet, women in leadership positions statistically outperformmen in many areas. Empact Groupis proud of its Level 1 BBBEE status and is committed to empowering women in every aspect of the business. In celebration of Women’s Month and because we are a purpose-led organisation, we asked some of the incredible women who empower our company, to share what empowerment in the workplace means to them.

Regina Mokanyane – Tea Lady

Regina is responsible for seeing that her colleagues and visitors to Empact headquarters always feel welcome and refreshed. She is the friendly face that works behind the scenes, taking positivity with her every step of the way.

Regina says, “I love working at Empact because of the people. They are happy, friendly and hardworking. I love my job and the people I work with. It feels like they are my family. I am treated with respect every day. The best part of my day is making tea for Mr Quinn. He is an amazing boss, and he treats everyone the same. I love seeing his smile every day.”

Salwa Albertyn – GM Payroll

Salwa’s philosophy is to lead by example – to encourage, challenge and motivate. She firmly believes in creating a peaceful and happy environment for her team, with extra care regarding work-life balance. Salwa says it brings her great joy to see team members become better versions of themselves.

Says Salwa, “I never underestimate the number of people we need to pay every month. And I know what it means for employees to receive their salaries on time. It greatly impacts an employee's life if they don’t receive their salaries timeously.”

Sphiwe Mayinga – Chief People Officer

Sphiwe believes that there is more to people management than just doing it by the numbers. Human Resources professionals are the trusted protectors of the company’s greatest assets – the people that give the organisation its true purpose. “None of us are just here to perform a designated function,” says Sphiwe. “I am here to make a difference; to make a positive impact on the lives in our world. A career is a platform to live out our purposes in life and, hopefully, leave a legacy.”

Zukiswa Quagraine – GM for Operations

Zukiswa remembers a poignant quote from Rosalynn Carter, who said:

“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go but ought to be.”

She explains, “This is my leadership philosophy – to get the best out of people. We are all different and have many skills and attributes that we bring to our teams. Authentic leadership is the ability to bring out the best in people through coaching, understanding and mentorship.

“Empowering people means harnessing their strengths and skills and giving them a safe space to learn, grow and improve. I harness their strengths and skills, aiming to stretch the focus onto solving tomorrow’s problems today by adopting a forward-thinking mindset.”

Lara Barlow – HSE Director

Lara is the custodian of the Group’s Health, Safety and Environment policy – a role she takes to heart every day. “When we know we have made an impact,” says Lara, “we are driven to excel. We need to make every person at every level in the organisation aware of their value and the impact they have. Shared impact inspires drive and the desire to achieve more extraordinary things.”

Sanele Mlambo – Head of Marketing

Sanele is tasked with putting Empact Group on the map by creating brand awareness and shining a spotlight on Empact Group has to offer their clients. She shares: “My philosophy towards work and career is based on good leadership. I am committed to inspiring my team, to providing them with guidance, and leading by example. Only then can we reach our goals as a collective. I believe that a collaborative approach combined with a coaching element is the most effective way to not only achieve common goals but personal goals for each member of our team too. Allow people to problem-solve on their own means they can dictate their own growth trajectory. By giving everyone the space to do it themselves, this kind of working environment gives people a voice in how things are run, leading to higher employee engagement and a more motivated team.”

Sarika Sujan – Infection Prevention & Control Specialist

With a strong background working in the hospital and healthcare industry, Sarika is always on-hand to ensure a “safety net” for anyone the Empact Group touches, both internally and externally. Sarika breaks her leadership philosophy down into an impactful acronym:

L – Lead by example

E – Embody integrity

A – An attitude of ongoing learning that is purpose-focused must always be fostered

D – Develop a blueprint of trust, loyalty and effective communication

E – Empathy matters

R – Relationships rule

Sarika says, “Globally, we live in a dynamic state. Constant change impacts people physically, emotionally and mentally, which further impacts their work. This is why we need to foster an ongoing empowerment experience for people, so they are equipped with knowledge that influences their skills and behaviour.”

The leading ladies at Empact Group work daily to serve as an example to their peers, customers and teams. We celebrate their valuable contributions in Women’s Month and every day. We are grateful to them for empowering our organisation to keep moving ahead.

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ABOUT EMPACT GROUP:

At Empact we are on a journey – a journey to do our best and be the best for our people, our clients, our partners, our community and our planet.

This is the passion that drives us to be the preferred, purpose led partner for catering, cleaning and integrated facilities management solutions in Southern Africa; known for our skilled and caring people, our consistent excellence in service delivery and the value we create for our clients.

As a client centric values-based solutions business we aim to consistently create value for our stakeholders all while prioritising our people, protecting and nurturing our planet and positively impacting our communities.

Each of our bespoke, multi-service solutions are uniquely designed to solve our clien’ts problems – allowing you to concentrate on your core business; knowing that all your non-core activities are being managed in the safest, most effective and most cost-efficient manner possible.

This is how we care, create value, deliver impact and do right by you.

Food Solutions

Food by Empact Group delivers an extensive range of catering and support solutions for the corporate, industrial, healthcare, education, remote, offshore, mining, retirement and lifestyle sectors. From fine dining to corporate canteens, from grab-and-go to harvest tables and delicious canapés, from a nutritious smoothie to delicious coffee, food is our passion. We understand that food is an essential part of your employees’ wellbeing – so we bring you award-winning chefs, varied menus, world-class service and the freshest, most nutritional ingredients.

Cleaning Solutions

Supercare by Empact Group offers contract and specialised cleaning for a wide range of commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, transport and retail environments.

Our professionally trained and caring staff and management team are dedicated to legal compliance, service excellence with health and safety being our number one priority.

Our safety standards are extremely stringent, putting our people and the environment first. To uplift and empower our people, and allow them to better service your company, we run training centres nationally that develop skills at all levels.

Hygiene and Pest Management Solutions

Supercare by Empact Group delivers outstanding hygiene and pest management solutions to the highest standards of excellence to all industries and environments.

In a post COVID-19 world, hygiene in the workplace has never been more important.

Our products are environmentally friendly, our safety standards are of the highest quality, our staff are professionally trained and our commitment to service excellence is unmatched – all so that we can offer you and your people total peace of mind.

Integrated Facilities Management Solutions

Facilities by Empact Group provides support services and integrated facilities management solutions for diverse industries, including mining, commercial/corporate, off-shore and remote sites.

Our management model offers total intergrated facilities management services, which are predominantly self-performed by our staff. From corporate offices to large industrial power plants and campuses, our expertise in Facilities Management is consistently growing and evolving.

Our approach and expertise provide cost certainty and all the reassurance you need to get on with your core responsibilities, confidently knowing that we will do right by your facility.

Level 1 BBBEE Certified

Empact Group (formerly Compass Group Southern Africa) is 100% owned by Thebe Investment Corporation (Pty) Ltd (TIC); a pioneering black owned company that uses its business success to transform lives, and make a difference in our communities.

We are rated as a Level 1 BBBEE Contributor with a 135% BBBEE supplier recognition, 89.53% black economic interest and 36.34% black women economic interest.

Our level 1 rating forms part of our strategic Transformation Pledge, as we see transformation as a principal and dynamic business process contributing to our competitive edge – a key part of us doing right for society.