Introduction
British American Tobacco South Africa (BAT South Africa) is the local arm of UK-based British American Tobacco (BAT) Group. BAT South Africa, one of the Group’s most successful companies, employs more than 2 000 people in South Africa alone. BAT South Africa has a portfolio of 24 brands of cigarettes and exports to 31 countries in Africa and the Middle East. The company has built a reputation as a soughtafter employer by focusing on employees as people with needs and dreams.
‘The company takes care to help individuals achieve their goals and grow in their career’

‘As a Management Trainee, the one thing that I really appreciate about working for BAT is the amount of focus on development. The company takes care to help individuals achieve their goals and grow in their career, especially through the support of mentors and coaches. The biggest challenge for me at the moment is waking up! At varsity attending class was more of a choice but now the working world presents another story altogether. Dynamic, focused, fun, hardworking and responsible – these are just some of the qualities I believe that a person wanting to excel in the company should possess.’
Ziyanda Khumalo, 23, BCom Hons (Marketing), joined the company in January 2011.