Turning ordinary companies into extraordinary performers, delivering strong and consistent stakeholder returns in the process, while understanding that people create wealth, companies report it.
People and Products Behind a Brighter Future
We achieve our Purpose by focusing on providing the often overlooked, essential components of everyday life that respond to the diverse needs of society. Getting this right, does not happen by chance.
Driven by
excellence
Driven by
excellence
We value and respect the skills, time and intentions of all our people. We strive to provide an environment where they can do, and become, their best.
Committed to
customers
Committed to
customers
We make every decision and measure our performance on how well it serves our customers. When our customers succeed and grow, we succeed and grow.
Leading
by example
Leading
by example
We do the right thing, even when no one else is looking. What is right, is different to doing what is easy.
Empowering
entrepreneurship
Empowering
entrepreneurship
We think like customers but act like owners. Every employee has the power to make our business better.
Creating
social value
Creating
social value
We take the long view and strive to make a sustainable difference in society. We are building something worth building, that will endure the test of time.
Bidvest is a leading B2B services, trading and distribution Group. The diversified portfolio operates in two segments, through six divisions.
We subscribe to a philosophy of transparency, accountability, integrity, excellence and innovation in all our business dealings.
Accountability
Honest
Integrity
Respect
We are committed to conducting profitable business in a responsible and accountable manner; caring for the Bidvest family and the Group’s connected societies; and driving change through partnerships and social dialogue.
43% of employees female
55% of Group Exco female
R29bn
of local procurement spend with black
suppliers
R740m
total training spend
Entrepreneurship, decentralised management and agility are the key differentiation factors.
Blended portfolio of defensive, cyclical and growth assets
Strong track record of efficient capital allocation
36 years
of consistent trading profit
outperformance