REAFFIRMING the company’s ongoing commitment to people excellence and sustainable workplace practices, Gqeberha-based Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has again been certified as a Top Employer for 2026 by the internationally respected Top Employers Institute.
The Top Employers Institute recognises organisations worldwide that demonstrate outstanding performance across key human resources areas, including talent development, leadership capability, employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, as well as the continuous improvement of people processes. CTSA’s recertification reflects its consistent focus on creating a work environment where employees are supported, engaged and empowered to perform at their best.
“This recognition speaks to the strength of our people practices and the commitment of every team across CTSA,” says Richenda Koeberg, TMOD manager at Continental Tyre South Africa. “A workplace where people feel valued and supported naturally unlocks high performance. Being certified as a Top Employer once again shows that our dedication to meaningful growth opportunities, capable leadership and an inclusive, supportive culture is genuinely making a difference for our people.”
Through the implementation of best-practice programmes, targeted learning and development initiatives, and strong business partnerships, Continental Tyre South Africa continues to invest in its workforce to support long-term organisational success.
The company says that, by actively listening to employees and learning from their insights, it continues to shape people practices that strengthen its talent pipeline, enhance leadership capability and drive sustainable performance across the organisation. The 2026 Top Employer certification further strengthens Continental Tyre South Africa’s position as an employer of choice within the manufacturing and automotive sector.
Worldwide, Continental’s tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.
