This recognition reflects our commitment to empowering women, building inclusive workplaces, and advancing diversity and skills development across our business in South Africa and globally.
A Culture of Inclusion and Gender Equity at Smollan
At the core of our business is a strong focus on gender equity and representation. In South Africa, women make up 50% of Smollan’s workforce, and 45% of senior management positions are held by women, demonstrating our progress in fostering a diverse leadership pipeline.
Through focused initiatives, we are creating opportunities that enable individuals to thrive:
- Supporting over 170 individuals with disabilities
- Developing leadership pathways for women and emerging talent
- Providing bursaries to nurture future leaders
In just the past two years alone, Smollan has trained more than 4,700 women and awarded 148 bursaries, helping to build a stronger, more inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
A Commitment to Meaningful Change
Winning the Retail & E-Commerce category at the 2024 Standard Bank Top Women Awards reinforces Smollan’s position as a global employer of choice and a leader in promoting gender equality and diversity in the retail and e-commerce sector.
This achievement fuels our ongoing mission to create workplaces where everyone — regardless of gender, background, or ability — has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.
Together, we will continue to champion diversity, develop skills, and drive impactful, positive change in every market where we operate.
