Cell C meets job target

ADSL South Africa (Broadband South Africa), 19 April 2007

Cell C has succeeded in meeting its direct job target by creating 2 500 direct jobs. According to them ‘…they currently have 2 634 employees, of which 89% are categorized as previously disadvantaged’ (Cell C meets job targets, but struggling to meet subscriber targets, MyADSL, 16 April 2007).

Where does this target come from?

According to Cell C’s website their ‘…business plan envisages creating 2 500 direct and 15 000 indirect jobs within four to five years, encompassing individuals from all previously disadvantaged sectors.’

What about their indirect job target?

At this stage it’s difficult at best to say whether they have met this target or not.

What about recent media reports that Cell C is about to shed 5% of their work force?

This doesn’t seem to be the case at all.

Cell C responded: “There have been reports quoting different numbers, however Cell C would like to clarify that as at the end of March our total staff complement is over 2 600. Twenty-four positions have been affected in our re-alignment process of which over 90% had the opportunity to consider alternative roles within Cell C.” Cell C concluded: “This number represents less than 1% of our entire staff complement. As with any turn-around and realignment process, certain roles will come under review which is normal business practice” (Cell C meets job targets, but struggling to meet subscriber targets, MyADSL, 16 April 2007).

In other words, only 24 people were affected by job cuts at Cell C of which well over 20 had the opportunity to stay on in different capacities.

ADSL South Africa (Broadband South Africa) would like to congratulate Cell C on a job well done. Best of luck in reaching those subscriber targets as well, we know it’s tough when you have to face the likes of Vodacom and MTN.