Telkom committed to transformation, sustainability and job preservation
In response to recent reports on Telkom not supporting the national transformation agenda, the Company re-iterates that it has steadfastly remained committed to the country’s transformation goals while striving to attain sustainability by preserving jobs.
On the issue of disparities that have resulted from historical issues, Telkom’s senior management has proactively identified this matter for urgent and aggressive consideration with the support and approval of Telkom’s Board.
“The objective is to eliminate salary disparities in the shortest possible timeframe within the context of Group affordability. Telkom has consistently addressed this matter with various stakeholders, including organised labour, and this issue remains an important part of the Company’s current negotiation process with the Communication Workers Union,” said Telkom Group CEO, Reuben September.
On the subject of transformation we are proud that our overall black representivity has reached 62%. At senior management level black representation is currently 67.86%.
Stated September: “This tangibly demonstrates the value that Telkom attaches to workplace diversity and the Company is actively pursuing a point in time where we will be able to say that our workforce truly reflects the South African demographics.”
Telkom’s black employees on average receive 50 to 60 hours of training per annum and specific programmes have been developed to assist in further career pathing and advancement.
For the financial year 2008/9, 257 candidates were trained in Value Chain Management and Technology Management. Of these participants, 50% were female and 78% were black (with 55.6% being African).
To date, 18 graduates from the ICT GMP (General Manager’s Programme) have successfully obtained their MSc Degree in Management of Technology and Innovation. This programme produces versatile General Management skills and the participants are skilled to provide leadership across the ICT Value Chain. The race and gender profile of graduates is 39% female and 61% black.
In addition, a total of 100 employees graduated from the Advanced Operations Management Development Programme (AOMDP) in November 2008.
”We are hopeful that we will find a satisfactory resolution to all the matters raised by CWU in a manner that will be affordable to the Company and I commit myself and my management to transforming the organisation to create a better future for all its employees,” concluded September.