Africa: JTI Now Certified Top Employer in Africa

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Geneva — JTI (Japan Tobacco International) has been officially certified for the first time as a Top Employer in Africa, demonstrating its status as an employer of choice that puts people first. This recognition was confirmed during a ceremony held yesterday evening in Johannesburg, South Africa, where seven JTI offices were also individually awarded: Algeria, Tunesia, Morocco, Tanzania, South Africa, Sudan and Egypt.

"We are delighted to have joined the ranks of the Top Employer family in Africa", says Mark Phillips, HR Vice President, Middle East, Near East, Africa, Turkey and Worldwide Duty Free. "The success of our company in the region is driven by the quality of our people. We strive to attract the very best talent and believe in developing and promoting people from within. In our certified African countries, JTI has a retention rate of more than 93%. Globally, over 80% of all managerial vacancies are filled by internal candidates."

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