Get to know PepsiCo South Africa
Diverse inside and out
South Africa is home to some of the most diverse geographies, people and places on Earth. We delight in sparking smiles with customers and employees of every background. We celebrate our diverse workforce and inclusive culture; our mission is to empower people and enable business results where every employee knows they can bring their whole self to work.
Creating more smiles with every sip and every bite
We create some of the most iconic brands in the country and millions of South Africans enjoy our products every day. You will find SASKO, Bokomo, White Star and Moir’s foods on family tables, and Simba, Lay’s, Doritos, Pepsi, 7UP, Ceres and Liqui Fruit ready for snacking or sipping anywhere.
One of many reasons to join us
In 2022, PepsiCo South Africa was once again recognised as a Top Employer in South Africa by the Top Employer Institute. This certification means we have modern, effective practices to attract, develop, engage and unite employees.
Find our corporate offices
Our diverse teams work in vibrant, collaborative spaces. Our flagship office is in Tygervalley, Cape Town.
At work from the coast to the highlands
PepsiCo South Africa has more than 40 production locations, ranging from mills and bakeries to beverage and snack facilities. Once made, our delicious products reach consumers via our 70-plus distribution centres.
PepsiCo has a deep commitment to South Africa
R5.5Binvestment commitment
Following its landmark USD 1.7B acquisition of Pioneer Foods in 2020, PepsiCo continues directing funds to achieve the vision of a thriving presence in South Africa and export operations to the rest of Africa.
R1.655Bemployee share ownership scheme
From day one, employees have a real financial interest in the company through this benefit program launched in 2021.
R600MKgodiso Development Fund
PepsiCo is giving over five years to bring about a more sustainable, inclusive and innovative food system in this region of Africa, with investment in regenerative agriculture, scholarships, capacity building and much more.
Many Locations, many smiles
Many Locations, many smiles
Many Locations, many smiles
PepsiCo employs more than 12,000 people across six categories in South Africa. Our mission across these categories is to empower our employees, partners and suppliers by valuing their unique contributions, past experiences and diversity.
Bakeries
Our Bakeries category is home to our biggest brand, SASKO. The division produces bread, specialty bread, rolls and buns.
Grains
The Grains category is home to our maize, rice and legumes products which are marketed under the White Star, Spekko and Imbo brands respectively.
Foods
The foods category consists of a range of Cereals, Sauces and spreads, Baking & Desserts; From the 100-year-old Bokomo brand including the iconic Weet-Bix, as well as our saucy Wellington’s range – named after the town in which they are created.
Fruit
Safari Dried Fruit and Nuts is a market leader in the dried fruit and nuts category. This range was established over a century ago and promises raw goodness straight from the earth.
Snacks
Our portfolio includes a range of salty snacks, potato chips, tortilla chips, extrudes, and nuts & seeds.
Juice and Beverages
The portfolio includes long life fruit juice, dilutables, and ice-tea. Our most popular brands in this category are LiquiFruit and Ceres, other brands include FruitTree, Daly’s and Wild Island.
InnovationA small global team, one big idea to save water
When PepsiCo made its annual call for The Next Big Idea, hundreds answered. Among them, five women from five countries with the motto, “More crop per drop.”
A career-changing learning journey
Duke University, Kgodiso Development Fund and PepsiCo launched the Graduate Programme and Future Leaders Programme in 2022 to empower young African professionals. Thirty-six participants were accepted to work at PepsiCo and get exemplary career and leadership training in the areas of supply chain, research & development, agronomy, finance and commerce.
Social impactCreating smiles, feeding schoolchildren
PepsiCo and Pioneer Foods provide a nutritious start to the day for 34,000 children with breakfast cereals and milk every morning at school.
Life at PepsiCo“At PepsiCo, I’m not just a number,” says supply chain new hire Cindy Dlamini
ImpactHow PepsiCo is helping Lethiwe Mthethwa’s family farm in KwaZulu-Natal
How we do business matters
PepsiCo Positive
PepsiCo Positive is strategic end-to-end transformation with sustainability at the center of how the company will create growth and value by inspiring positive change for the planet and people.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
PepsiCo can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourish.
Our Nutrition Story
We’re constantly innovating, looking for ways to add whole grains, reduce sugar and make other recipe changes without sacrificing taste.
Learning opportunities
PepU Degreed helps PepsiCo employees gain new skills and certify their expertise with engaging digital courses, podcasts, videos and more.
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