Vodacom Group named Africa’s Top Employer for third consecutive year

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

Vodacom Group has been named Africa’s Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for the third consecutive year, achieving an overall score of 99.56 percent. The recognition also saw Vodacom operations in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa and Tanzania ranked first in their respective countries.

The certification reflects Vodacom Group’s continued focus on progressive people management practices, with emphasis on workforce innovation and creativity, the human impact of artificial intelligence, and the integration of ethics and integrity across organisational processes. As part of the 2026 assessment, two best practices from Vodacom South Africa—Human-AI Collaboration Impact Evaluation and Innovation and Creativity Empowerment—were recognised for global benchmarking by the Top Employers Institute.

Vodacom stated that the recognition underscores its commitment to creating an enabling work environment that supports employee growth, inclusion and long-term performance. The Group continues to prioritise employee well-being through its C.A.R.E. framework, alongside sustained investments in digital learning, leadership development and holistic wellness programmes.

The Top Employer certification process evaluates organisations on people practices across areas such as strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, diversity and inclusion, and well-being. Vodacom Group’s performance places it among a select group of employers on the continent meeting the highest international standards in human resource management.

Vodacom reiterated that empowering its people remains central to delivering on its purpose of connecting individuals, businesses and communities for a better future.