We Take Corporate Social Investment Seriously
We take Corporate Social Investment seriously because we believe in community and see the next generation as key drivers of collective growth. That’s why we’re passionate about meaningfully contributing to the sustainable upliftment and empowerment of young adults and youth from disadvantaged communities.
The idea that we can ‘pay it forward in ways that have meaningful, lasting impact inspires our shared-value strategy with a focus on initiatives that strengthen our communities.
Our approach is based on collaboration and trust and combines long-standing involvement in projects (continuously undergoing evaluation to maintain good governance) with new initiatives (particularly those that require once-off funding or have the potential to become self-sustaining).
We make space for all to succeed
Teams work best when they are diverse and inclusive, offering everyone an equal chance to reach their full potential. We hire Ecowizers and value people with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. This underpins our culture of inclusion where all are encouraged and enabled to thrive.
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We believe in staff and youth empowerment
We provide employees with the opportunity to learn and grow, to shape their careers and to make an impact. Ecowize is at the forefront of innovative solutions and insights enabling us to equip our staff to do their best. We offer four learnership programmes that provide industry skills to employees at all levels. These are also available to unemployed youth, upskilling them and growing a pipeline of potential leaders in the field.
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We get stuck into communities
Our passion for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that help our customers cost-effectively achieve cleaner, safer and healthier surroundings is the same as our passion for finding inventive ways to serve our surrounding communities. Our CSI team identify key projects where an Ecowize donation (either funds, products or services) will make an impact.
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We help youth enter the industry
We offer unemployed learners an opportunity to obtain a SETA-recognised qualification by enrolling them as hygiene operators with the required PPE, induction workshop and practical training. Combined with dedicated training days, they are also trained on our values, uplifting the person as a whole as they learn new skills. If they meet these standards and complete the learnership, they get to join us permanently. This allows them to earn money working while also studying.
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We prioritise the health and safety of our people
Safety could not be higher up on our list of priorities – especially when it comes to the wellbeing of our Ecowizers. From the way that we operate to our product offering and the specialist services we deliver for our clients, our commitment is uncompromising. We strive for zero incidents, always working to reduce risks and empower our teams so that everyone gets home safely every day.
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WE ARE GUIDED BY OUR VALUES
Our unique Ecowize culture is the electricity that keeps our high-functioning team moving. Our values are the foundation for this culture, values that we strive for as we work together to service our clients.
OUR E-BUNTU AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME
OUR PEOPLE, TOGETHER – STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE
We’re always striving to do better and better. As a part of our drive to optimise performance, we launched a renewed focus on our people. The E-Buntu Ambassador Programme is a highlight of that, calling on Ecowizers to nominate stand-out performers who embody our values, from all levels and divisions. The programme is a powerful tool to recognize those brand ambassadors who personify the true spirit of Ecowize.
