The employer of Choice Awards 2017, list of nominees is out!

This year 20,000 African professionals have, so far, participated in the most wide-ranging employer attractiveness survey on the continent. The participants have provided their views and chosen who they think are Africa’s top employers.

And this year’s nominees are…

This year, the World Bank, GE, East African Breweries Ltd, Microsoft, British American Tobacco and MTN are just a few of the brands shortlisted for the 2017 Careers in Africa Employer of Choice Awards. Brands cannot enter these awards directly, as the nominees are drawn from a survey of the global African talent pool. The uniquely democratic nature of these awards makes receiving a nomination a particularly notable achievement for the 60 brands listed across 18 categories.

List of Categories, Category Criteria and Nominees

The full list of sixty nominees across eighteen categories can be viewed here: http://www.talentagendaseries.com/pan-africa-awards-nominees/

 

Don’t miss the show…

The Awards will be presented at an exclusive ceremony and networking event in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 3rd November 2016. This event is hosted by Afreximbank and supported by Pernod Ricard and Coca-Cola Beverages Africa. This event is part of the Talent Agenda Series HR Conference, the key forum for the continent’s human capital development which welcomes more than 30 speakers from major employers and leading experts such as Willis Towers Watson, KPMG, Visa, and Steelcase.

Interested to join the event?

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Careers in Africa Recruitment Summits are the must attend events for African professionals. Here are the top 11 reasons why you should submit your application today.

1. It’s not just another career fair

Careers in Africa Recruitment Summits are the most valuable Recruitment Summits for African professionals. They aren’t just your standard Career Fair where you fight against thousands to get a minute with a company representative. At a Careers in Africa Recruitment Summit you’re a VIP. They are invitation only events, where only the best talent is selected to network with senior HR staff members of some of Africa’s biggest and best companies.

2. It’s free for candidates to attend

Our Recruitment Summits are completely free for candidates to attend. You do not pay to apply, and if selected, you pay nothing to enter the event. Based in some of the world’s major cities, Careers in Africa Recruitment Summits are the most cost effective events in your calendar.

3. There are multiple companies attending each event

There is an outstanding number of companies at our events, including G4S, Nigerian Breweries, Robert Bosch and Old Mutual, giving you the chance to meet with several employers of interest at one event. The quality of companies attending is second to none. Working with companies from the Careers in Africa Employer of Choice Top 100, a list of the 100 companies that Africa’s professionals have said they want to work with, every attendee will get an exciting opportunity to meet with the very best employers.

 

4. There are opportunities for all experience levels

We make sure that at our Summits, there are opportunities for all the attendees, from Graduate Schemes to Country Manager roles, at a Careers in Africa Recruitment Summit, there will always be roles to suit your career progression.

5. There will be 500 other African nationals to network with

Careers in Africa Recruitment Summits aren’t just a place to meet employers. You will have the chance to expand your personal contact network when meeting over 500 other African professionals with similar levels of qualifications and experience. A good network is vital in business, and this is your chance to grow yours.

6. There are multiple sectors attending

As part of the excellent employer base, we have a number of sectors represented at the Recruitment Summits. Expect to meet with finance, engineering, FMCG, Oil & Gas and many other employers as you find something to match your interest at the Summit.

7. Companies are searching for multiple nationalities

Although our Summits are based in specific locations, the employers at events are hiring across Africa. Last year we saw hires from Egypt to South Africa, and the same will be available this year, as our diverse company portfolio offers opportunities across the continent. With regional events for Francophone Africa and East and Southern Africa, your chances of finding a role that matches your profile are excellent.

8. There are opportunities for different functions

We are experienced in working across a range of functions. Opportunities will be available for all functions including finance, marketing, engineering, management, IT and logistics amongst others.

9. You get to see opportunities before anyone else

By signing up to the Careers in Africa Recruitment Summits, you’ll join a special mailing list which is automatically notified of new Summit opportunities when they become available. You can be the first to apply, and make sure your CV stands out from the other applicants.

10. You could be interviewed on the same day

Over the last 14 years our Summits have offered the best chance of an on the spot interview with employers. Through the networking sessions you will have the chance to impress the decision makers of the attending employers, and land yourself an interview at the event on the same day if you match their requirements.

11. You’ll automatically be considered for all roles which match your profile

Once you apply, you’ll be automatically screened for all available roles by our expert recruitment team for all our Summit based roles. You only make one application, and your details enter the system, meaning that even if you miss an opportunity, we can still find you.

Apply now for your place at Africa’s premium series of recruitment events for Professionals.

 

This January Sarah ‘Sahara’ Roe, Co-Founder and Director of Global Career Company will be trekking across the Sahara Desert to raise money for Education Africa. The money raised will pay for the annual Marimba Tour, supporting children from the poorest backgrounds in South Africa to visit the UK and learn to play the Marimba as part of after school activities.

We are hoping to raise at least £5,000 from the trip, and everything donated will be going to Education Africa, with the trekkers paying their own way. Click below to donate now, or scroll down to learn more about the team…

Here is the Marimba band playing at the 2015 Careers in Africa Employer of Choice Awards…

 

About Sahara Roe

Sarah Roe, Director and Co-Founder of Global Career Company, and Deputy Chairperson of Friends of Education Africa UK had been on several charity expeditions for Education Africa, and is now combining this with a beach holiday. You can sponsor her by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/SarahAdcock-Sahara2016