- Long-service ceremony held in Cape Town.
- Thirty-four employees honoured for loyalty.
- Service ranges from five to 35 years.
- Combined 540 years of institutional knowledge.
- Roles range from cleaners to dealer principals.
Long service, loyalty, commitment and experience were recognised when Hyundai Automotive South Africa held a ceremony in Cape Town for staff who have helped build, sustain and grow its business. The company’s years with the firm range from five to 35 years among the group, together representing a combined 540 years of institutional knowledge.
Those honoured hold a wide spread of positions, from cleaners and technicians to sales staff and dealer principals.
Hyundai Paarl cleaner marks 20 years
Princess Kani served as a cleaner at Hyundai Paarl for 20 years. For her, the recognition speaks to something every worker wants. “Every person wants to feel valued for the work they do,” she said. “We may have different jobs but we are all part of the same team.”
Somerset West dealer principal and sales executive
Wolf Kreft, Dealer Principal at Hyundai Somerset West, marks 25 years with the company. He described his mission as creating a positive and supportive working environment for himself and his staff. “Experience is not simply a matter of repeating the same year 35 times over,” he said, adding that he is grateful to be part of a company that believes in developing its people.
Nic Lotter, a sales executive at the same dealership, is also celebrating 25 years. His time in sales has allowed him to build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues. In 2015 he represented South Africa at the World Championship Competition for Sales Executives, one of only three South Africans taking part. “Being part of the team that won the gold medal was a defining moment in my professional career,” Lotter said.
Hyundai CEO on promoting from within
Stanley Anderson, CEO of Hyundai Automotive South Africa, said the recognition reflected a culture that values people at every level of the business, not only for the positions they hold but for the contributions they make.
He pointed to the company’s approach to developing staff. “Our promote-from-within philosophy is about identifying talent, nurturing it, supporting our employees and creating opportunities for them to progress,” Anderson said, noting that every individual contributes to the success of the business, whatever their role.
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