About 21st Century
21st Century is one of the largest Remuneration, Reward, HR, Organisation Development and Change Management consultancies in Africa, specialising in sustainable business solutions and underpinned by exceptional Analytics, Research and Training capabilities.
21st Century is one of the largest Remuneration, Reward, HR, Organisation Development and Change Management consultancies in Africa, specialising in sustainable business solutions and underpinned by exceptional Analytics and Research capabilities.
A Sustainable Business & Remuneration Consultancy
National and International Reach
21st Century, a Sustainable Business & Remuneration consultancy, has both national and international capability. We offer full-spectrum Human Capital services to sub-Saharan Africa & Middle East clients. As a member of the GECN group have access to expertise on every continent.
A GECN Group firm
21st Century, the GECN consultancy for Africa, has global reach and access to international expertise through being part of the Global Governance and Executive Compensation Group (GECN), one of the largest independent compensation groups in the world.
GECN REPORT: 2025 Global Trends in Stakeholder Incentives: Climate Strategies and Incentives for Corporate Sustainability
Corporate efforts to address environmental and climate impacts using executive incentives are the focus of this report.
It details environmental incentive trends across regions and industries, and provides timely insights and data useful for corporate decision-makers to align their environmental strategies with executive compensation.
B-BBEE Level 2 Company
21st Century was awarded a Level 2 B-BBEE verification certificate in July 2015 by SNG Grant Thornton.
As we are a value adding supplier, this allows our clients to claim a preferential procurement spend of 125% of the value of the procurement from 21st Century. 21st Century’s B-BBEE shareholding is 51%, with a further 10% ringfenced for staff.
Clients
We have serviced over 3 800 clients – including non-profit organisations, unlisted companies, government, parastatals, and over two thirds of the companies listed on the JSE.
History
In 1996 we set out to design and provide pragmatic, easy-to-understand Remuneration and HR solutions. Since then we have developed a formidable reputation for delivering realistic, practical, output-driven Remuneration, HR, OD and Change solutions.
Industry Body Affiliations
21st Century is proud to be affiliated with – and/or accredited by – the following industry bodies:
- SA Board for People Practises (SABPP),
- South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA),
- South African Reward Association (SARA),
- Institute of People Management (IPM),
- The Institute of Risk Management (RMSA).
Philosophy
We believe it’s imperative to create long-term value for your organisation, your employees, your shareholders, and the environment in which your organisation operates.
In order to do this we focus on your organisation’s strategy … and continue to do so throughout the intervention process.
Innovation
We pride ourselves on our innovation. Remuneration, Reward and HR issues are complex and change rapidly in response to the environment and we are resolved to keep ahead of – and anticipate – current trends.
Vision
To be the recognised global Remuneration, Reward, HR, Organisation Development and Change Management company with happy employees.
Mission
To provide pragmatic and world class solutions to our clients.
Values
- Helpfulness,
- Caring,
- Quality,
- Honesty,
- Speed,
- Innovation.
Philosophy
We believe it’s imperative to create long-term value for your organisation, your employees, your shareholders, and the environment in which your organisation operates.
In order to do this we focus on your organisation’s strategy … and continue to do so throughout the intervention process.
Innovation
Remuneration, Reward and HR issues are complex and change rapidly in response to the environment. In order to keep up, we need to be innovative.
Our Vision
To be the recognised global Remuneration, Reward, HR, Organisation Development and Change Management company with happy employees.
Our Mission
To provide pragmatic and world class solutions to our clients.
Our Values
- Helpfulness,
- Caring,
- Quality,
- Honesty,
- Speed,
- Innovation.
Our Work Process
- Listen & Understand: We make sure we understand what is driving your business, what it is that you need, and how your business culture functions.
- Survey & Analyse: Our comprehensive survey and analytics capabilities across industries enable us to provide detailed best-fit, both from outside and within your organisation.
- Research: We have taken on the challenge to remain innovative and have immersed ourselves in research and the latest Remuneration & HR trends.
- Develop & Design: We are continually evolving, developing and updating our Remuneration and HR systems to address current business issues.
- Train & Educate: We are excited to share our knowledge with staff, clients and the public – educating and training those who are active in the Remuneration and HR field.
Our Work Process
Listen & Understand
We make sure we understand what is driving your business, what it is that you need, and how your business culture functions.
Survey & Analyse
Our comprehensive survey and analytics capabilities across industries enable us to provide detailed best-fit, both from outside and within your organisation.
Research
We have taken on the challenge to remain innovative and have immersed ourselves in research and the latest Remuneration & HR trends.
Develop & Design
We are continually evolving, developing and updating our Remuneration and HR systems to address current business issues.
Train & Educate
We are excited to share our knowledge with staff, clients and the public – educating and training those who are active in the Remuneration and HR field.