Five Years of Workplace Excellence, Four Years of Industry Leadership

Five Years of Workplace Excellence, Four Years of Industry Leadership – DTSA Sets the Pace!

Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) is proud to confirm its Top Employer status for 2026, for the 5th consecutive year. This reinforces its commitment to creating an exceptional workplace where innovation and people thrive.
For the 4th consecutive year, DTSA secures the Top Employers Automotive Industry Leader and its number three ranking in the Top 20 companies.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – On the 15th of January 2026, the Top Employers Institute recognised organisations that excelled in HR best practices. The criteria for the certification include people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning & development, diversity and inclusion as well as overall employee wellbeing. This annual certification acknowledges organisations that meet world-class people standards and signals organisation’s commitment to invest in their workforce. This year, DTSA celebrates its 5th year recognised as a Top Employer in South Africa, its third position in the Top 20 companies in South Africa and once again walking away with the Automotive Industry Leader, an accolade it received for the fourth consecutive year.

“We are exceptionally proud of Daimler Truck Southern Africa on their certification, even more so on achieving 3rd place in the Top Employers certification in South Africa for 2026. DTSA has worked hard at sustaining a consistent employee experience, curating an employee value proposition of success; it is therefore no surprise that DTSA has also achieved the title of Automotive Industry leader of the year, in South Africa, for 2026. Congratulations to the team and well done on building world class people practices and strategies!” Nathier Jappie, Head of Africa – Top Employers Institute.

“At DTSA, our purpose is clear: For all who keep Africa moving. As HR, we know that people are at the heart of everything we do - Our Employees Make Us! We are honoured to receive our 2026 Top Employer certification, maintain our position as number three among South Africa’s Top 20 companies, and defend our Automotive Industry Leader title for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition is more than an award, it reflects our unwavering commitment to our people by building a workplace where talent is nurtured, diversity is celebrated, and innovation flourishes. Creating an exceptional employee experience remains our greatest priority.” Tebogo Shumba, Group Chief Human Resources Officer at DTSA.

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Daimler Truck Southern Africa Group of Companies at a glance:
Since the invention of the truck over 125 years ago, Daimler Truck AG has been a pioneer in the commercial vehicle sector and is today one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established in South Africa over 60 years ago, Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd together with its subsidiaries Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd provides an optimal experience for our esteemed customers based on a comprehensive products and services portfolio. The Group’s success is based on its leading brands inclusive of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Buses, FUSO Trucks in addition to offering parts and services for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. Its product range is backed by its market leading value-added services in Fleetboard, TruckStore, TruckTraining, and Financial Services. With a Southern African footprint that includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, the company is headquartered in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, and all its products are assembled locally in its East London production plant.