About 21st Century

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management consultancy

Remuneration, Reward, People & Job Architecture Consultancy

Remuneration, Reward, People & Job
Architecture Consultancy

Who we are

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, Change, OD, and People solutions, supported by a strong Analytics capability.

To be the trusted management consultancy that aims to elevate employee engagement and drive organisational excellence.

We design remuneration, reward, people, and job architecture solutions curated to our clients’ needs.

  • Helpfulness,
  • Caring,
  • Quality,
  • Honesty,
  • Speed,
  • Innovation.

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.

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.

B-BBEE Level 1

21st Century has a Level 1 B-BBEE status as a Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE) through a sworn affidavit, as permitted under the Amended B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice (Gazette No. 42496, 31 May 2019), printed from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) website and certified by a Commissioner of Oaths.

As a value-adding supplier, this allows our clients to claim a preferential procurement spend of 135% of the value of the procurement from 21st Century.

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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.

International Reach

As an affiliate of the GECN, one of the largest independent compensation groups in the world, we can offer you access to expertise on every continent.

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Our Work Process

Our Work Process

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.