Our commitment to uplifting communities is underpinned by our approach and drive for sustainability which ensures that we engage in the best solutions that that add value for a long time. We view social responsibility as an investment in the future and in our people. It is one of several mechanisms we use to build enduring relationships and enhance our business value propositions. In the course of our business, through extensive, on-going interactions, we engage with a wide range of stakeholders to understand their interests and concerns and construct its value propositions.  We strive to be responsive to the needs of the communities in which we do business.

BBBEE

Baatshuma and its Shareholders fully subscribes to transformation and democratization of the economy of our country to correct and redress the stifling effects of the past and we see economic reform as the foundation of a successful nation. We are confident that we have the resourcefulness and commitment from our board of directors and shareholders to fulfil our BBBEE requirements.

The Company has been certified as a Level 1 Contributor in terms of Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) legislation.

We adhere to the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

At Baatshuma, we’re committed to the principle of zero harm for all our people, whether they’re working at a desk, down in a pit, or up on a cherry picker. That means doing whatever it takes to provide a work environment that encourages and maintains the safety, health and well-being of all our employees, sub-contractors, clients and visitors. Our goal is to maintain a workplace that that is completely free from personal injury arising from company-related activities.

This vision is integrated into everything we do through our comprehensive Health and Safety System. And to ensure the integrity of this vision, we continuously review, update and implement policies across the whole business.

To achieve our aims we:

  • Ensure compliance with statutory legislative requirements
  • Maintain safety management systems and integrate this into all our operations
  • Provide employees with regular information, instruction, training and supervision to protect their safety
  • Provide conditions to protect the welfare of all employees and sub-contractors
  • Provide a consultative mechanism with employees and sub-contractors on all safety-related issues
  • Ensure commitment to continuous improvement
  • Provide safe plant, equipment and systems of work through risk and hazard management
  • Provide written procedures and instructions to maintain safe work environments

Affirmative procurement

In terms of the Company's procurement policy, preference is given to companies that are at least 50.1% black owned and managed. We prioritise suppliers from the previously disadvantaged group as well as community projects that they are involved in.

Women and youth empowerment

Baatshuma is passionate about youth and women empowerment and focuses mainly in areas in which it operates, i.e. Limpopo and Gauteng. We continuously assist our youth by offering them internships as well as in-service training for emerging plumbers. We recently sponsored renovations of a youth development centre to benefit the youth and the communities we serve as a whole.

As an equal opportunity employer, Baatshuma is committed to ensuring that employment practices are free from unlawful discrimination. Our recruitment is based on the principle of merit.  This means that equal skills and equal qualifications result in an equal chance of selection, promotion and benefits.

Career Development

Baatshuma is forever changing—growing and adapting our teams as needed to successfully service a wide, evolving range of essential network service contracts. We always look to recruit and resource new service challenges from within our existing teams, redeploying people from one contract to another as projects evolve or completed.

This constant process provides endless opportunities for employees to develop new skills, meet new challenges, and take on new roles and responsibilities. It’s a refreshing and exciting place to work. With a unique body of in-house expertise and our own state-of-the-art processes and protocols, Baatshuma people quickly acquire knowledge and skills needed to excel in their chosen profession.

We support and enable on-the-job learning and career progression through a wide range of initiatives, such as Ongoing training and development in your desired field.