Our values make our work meaningful

Stand-out companies are hard to come by these days. When it comes to the survival of the fittest, businesses might be tempted to compromise on the very values that bring them merit in order to gain success. However, staying true to core values gives a company direction, purpose and identity in their field of expertise. 

At Phakamisa Hard Rock Mining, we endeavour to ensure that our dealings with every customer are underpinned by honesty, respect, loyalty and integrity. These fundamental principles make up the fabric of our identity and lay a firm foundation for our company culture. Committing ourselves to these values has been beneficial in fostering meaningful relationships both within our company and in the markets we serve. 

Phakamisa strives to be the employer of choice, and we believe it is paramount to provide a healthy workplace for our people. We believe that in upholding an attitude of respect, we are creating a safe environment for our employees to flourish and develop their skillset without fear of failure. Our people understand that the spirit of Phakamisa is to uplift one another. When there is a starting point of mutual trust and respect, we learn to champion our strengths and build up our weaknesses as a team. 

First and foremost, we are a family at Phakamisa. Since we go the extra mile to create opportunities for our people, it’s no surprise that our employees feel at home when they come to work. The loyalty our people express towards Phakamisa is a testament to the long-standing relationships that we’ve nurtured and to the unity that has formed within our teams. 

With the core value of integrity underlining everything we do, Phakamisa honours our commitment to sustainable development and good governance. We demonstrate these priorities through responsible resource management, social upliftment projects, community empowerment and job creation.

“Without integrity, our work is meaningless. One of the reasons that makes Phakamisa a household name is that we really go the extra mile to make all our projects a success. Since our core values are synonymous with our brand, we owe our success to these principles that enable us to remain consistent in delivering quality services,” said Nkosinathi Nkosi, HR and IR Manager. 

Our mission to provide timeous project deliverables can only be achieved by maintaining integrity of character in all that we do. For this reason, striving to uphold honesty, respect, loyalty and integrity is the driving force behind our daily operations.