British American Tobacco South Africa
We are British American Tobacco South Africa, the leading tobacco manufacturer in South Africa by market share. We are part of one of the world’s most international businesses, the British American Tobacco Group, which has over 200 brands sold in more than 200 markets.
The BAT Group
- BAT is a global tobacco company with more than 200 brands sold in over 200 markets
- The BAT world is split into four regions globally, the Americas, Western Europe, Asia Pacific, and EEMEA (Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
- The BAT Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange with a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
- 44 factories globally, 9 are in Africa
- Over 50,000 employees worldwide
Heritage in South Africa
- Operating in SA since 1904
- 1976 – Heidelberg Factory established as a social upliftment project in low economic area
- 1999 – Global merger of Rothmans International and BAT results in the largest tobacco company in SA – British American Tobacco South Africa (BAT South Africa)
BAT South Africa
BAT South Africa forms part of the EEMEA region and the Southern Africa Area sub-region.
With a strong heritage of more than 100 years in our country, BAT South Africa is one of the leading and most international businesses in South Africa. We are the largest manufacturer of cigarettes in South Africa and market more than 20 brands, including Dunhill, Kent, Rothmans and the market leader, Peter Stuyvesant.
British American Tobacco South Africa Global Careers
YOUR DEVELOPMENT
You’ll discover how our various support functions, including Finance, Human Resources and Legal and External Affairs work together to meet the needs of the business today, while helping us secure a successful and sustainable tomorrow.
And last but not least, you’ll learn about the crucial role you have to play in all of this, the framework for your development, what we expect from you and what you can expect from us in return.
The formal training at the Academy is designed to help you do three things: brush up on your functional capabilities, sharpen your commercial edge and hone the skills you need to be an inspirational leader. And because you will have close interaction with your senior colleagues, you’ll gain a fantastic insight into the future direction of the business too.
As well as supporting your professional development, the Academy is a great opportunity to connect with fellow graduates from around the world, so you can share your experiences, celebrate your achievements and grow together.
