Celebrating Excellence in Productivity

Productivity Awards

The Productivity Awards celebrate South African businesses that demonstrate exceptional efficiency, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable growth. Each winner exemplifies the spirit of productivity and resilience—driving economic development, creating jobs, and uplifting communities across the nation. Since the 1970s, Productivity SA has recognized over 100 outstanding enterprises in both the public and private sectors, applauding their dedication to improving productivity and enhancing the quality of life for all South Africans.

Celebrating Excellence in Productivity

THE 2025 PRODUCTIVITY GOLD AWARD WINNERS

Quality and Productivity Improvement Programme Winners

Capewell Springs and Metal Press (Pty) Ltd
Micro & Small Scale Organisations

Capewell Springs and Metal Press (Pty) Ltd

Harntech (Pty) Ltd
Medium Scale Organisations

Harntech (Pty) Ltd

Business Turnaround and Recovery Programme Winners

Global Cuisine (Pty) Ltd
Micro & Small Scale Organisations

Global Cuisine (Pty) Ltd

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Medium Scale Organisations

Obees Brands

Competitiveness Improvement Services Programme Winners

M.E.M Works (Pty) Ltd (Tied)
Micro & Small Scale Organisations

M.E.M Works (Pty) Ltd (Tied)

Mawasha Chemicals (Tied)
Micro & Small Scale Organisations

Mawasha Chemicals (Tied)

The Productivity Awards celebrate businesses that embody excellence, efficiency, and resilience, driving growth and improving lives across South Africa.

Does your business have what it takes?

We’re looking for companies that use their resources to the best of their abilities – to build our economy and improve the lives of all South Africans for the better.

The Productivity Awards, recognise and reward companies that epitomise the highest qualities and attributes of productivity. Since the mid-70s, Productivity SA has awarded over 100 enterprises within the public and private sectors – applauding their efforts in improving and sustaining productivity. Productivity SA is committed to improving productivity and creating jobs, thereby enhancing economic growth, social development and a higher quality of life for all South Africans. We recognise the same traits and accomplishments in other organisations, and through our Productivity Awards, we salute them for making our country a better, more productive place.

Productivity Awards aim to:

Inspire a competitive and productive South Africa.
Promote productivity across all South African industries.
Raise awareness about the role of productivity in growing and strengthening our economy.
Promote Productivity SA’s highly-specialised programmes, and its outcomes-based solutions – developed to assist struggling companies.
Increase South Africa’s competitiveness globally.

The Awards are divided into four categories:

Micro Companies - (1-10 employees)
Emerging Companies ( Small /Corporative - (1-50 employees
Medium Companies - (51-250 Employees)
Large Companies - (251+ Employees)
CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF PRODUCTIVITY

The Awards are divided into four categories:

Micro Companies

1-10 Employees

Emerging Companies (Small /Corporative)

11-50 Employees

Medium Companies

51-250 Employees

Large Companies

>250 Employees

Business Turnaround & Recovery (BT & R)

We are committed to implementing relevant, productivity-enhancing solutions that drive tangible results for our stakeholders.

Competitiveness Improvement Services (CIS)

Honoring organizations that excel in enhancing their competitive edge, this award celebrates initiatives that significantly improve efficiency and effectiveness. Recipients of this award showcase exceptional strategies that lead to measurable advancements in performance and market position.

Quality & Productivity Improvement (QPI)

This award is dedicated to organizations that prioritize and achieve excellence in quality performance. Recipients demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, implementing effective systems and practices that elevate standards and enhance overall service delivery.

ALL 2025 AWARD WINNERS

PREVIOUS YEARS WINNERS

2024

2024

The 2024 National Productivity Award Winners.

2023

2023

The 2023 National Productivity Award Winners.

2022

2022

The 2022 National Productivity Award Winners.

2020

2020

The 2020 National Productivity Award Winners.

2019

2019

The 2019 National Productivity Award Winners.

2018

2018

The 2018 National Productivity Award Winners.

2017

2017

The winners of the National Productivity Awards 2017.

Welcome to the National Productivity Awards 2025 Gallery.