How Our Innovative Printing Company is Empowering Our People

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Uniprint is proud to announce that we have confirmed our position as one of the South Africa’s most empowered printing and packaging companies.

Uniprint, a division of Times Media, has officially obtained a Level Three Contributor status with the revised Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes of Good Practice which came into effect on 1 May 2015.

Our clients are now able to claim under the Preferential Procurement element of the scorecard based on the following achievements:

1. A generic level 3 contributor
2. 110% procurement recognition level
3. Empowering supplier
4. More than 51% black owned

HR Director, Aasha Mehta Bobat, addressed the Uniprint team saying, “Thank you all for your assistance, hard work and dedication to transformation – I believe our score speaks to this.”

She confirmed that Times Media was now 58% Black owned and added that Uniprint has always strived to achieve appropriate transformation and empowerment, but that the new B-BBEE codes presented extra challenges. Uniprint, however, willingly undertook these challenges and is focussed on retaining this rating by continuing to work towards the goals of staff, supplier and community empowerment through engagement.

Ready to join our empowered team? Contact us today to learn more about career opportunities and our commitment to transformation.

FAQs and Answers

1. What does it mean that Uniprint is a Level 3 B-BBEE contributor?

Being a Level 3 B-BBEE contributor means Uniprint has achieved strong compliance with South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment requirements, demonstrating commitment to ownership, skills development, procurement and transformation.

2. Why is B-BBEE important in South Africa?

B-BBEE is important because it promotes economic transformation by creating more opportunities for historically disadvantaged groups, improving ownership, employment and supplier participation across industries.

3. How does Uniprint empower its people?

Uniprint empowers its people through staff development, transformation initiatives, inclusive employment practices and ongoing investment in skills growth and community engagement.

4. What procurement benefits do clients receive from working with Uniprint?

Clients working with Uniprint can benefit from preferential procurement recognition, which helps improve their own B-BBEE scorecards while partnering with an empowered supplier.

5. What is Uniprint’s procurement recognition level?

Uniprint has achieved a 110% procurement recognition level, allowing clients to claim enhanced procurement value under the Preferential Procurement element of the B-BBEE scorecard.

6. Is Uniprint more than 51% black owned?

Yes, Uniprint is more than 51% black owned, which strengthens its empowerment status and reflects its commitment to meaningful transformation.

7. What challenges did the revised B-BBEE codes create?

The revised B-BBEE codes introduced stricter compliance requirements, making it more challenging for companies to maintain strong ratings across ownership, procurement and enterprise development.

8. Does Uniprint offer career opportunities?

Yes, Uniprint offers career opportunities for individuals who want to join an innovative printing company committed to empowerment, transformation and professional growth.