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Our sustainable Remuneration HR solutions are supported by a comprehensive audited salary survey database and a wide range of web-based Remuneration and HR systems and associated training courses.

21st Century has access to the international expertise of boutique consultancies around the world through our partnership with Global Governance and Executive Compensation Group (GECN).

Find out moreExecutive Compensation and Governance Solutions. Worldwide.The GECN is a group of select premier independent advisory firms specialising in the more challenging aspects of compensation, governance, and related subjects which companies and other institutions increasingly face today, both globally and in their respective markets.

Serving clients across multiple industries and known around the world for resolving high-level, cutting-edge issues, the GECN provides best-in-class advice that carefully takes into account global and national trends and the factors unique to each company.

GECN clients have access to senior advisors in multiple, strategic locations who provide best-in-class advice on their respective markets in order to help companies enhance value creation while addressing the increasingly complex compensation, tax and regulatory landscape.

Working seamlessly together as one team to deliver value to Boards, CEOs and other decision makers, the GECN spans five continents and serves clients in more than 30 countries with highly experienced advisors strategically located in key locations.

CloseHistory and growth

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:

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 Centurys B-BBEE shareholding is 51%, with a further 10% ringfenced for staff.

Who we work with

We service over 1700 clients including non-profit organisations, unlisted companies, government, parastatals, and over two thirds of the companies listed on the JSE.

clientsVision, Mission, Values

Our vision

To be the recognised global Reward, Organisational Development and Change Management company with happy employees.

Our mission

To provide pragmatic and world class solutions to our clients.

Our valuesHelpfulCaringQualityHonestySpeedInnovation

Philosophy and focus

We believe its 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 organisations strategy … and continue to do so throughout the intervention process.

Remuneration and HR issues are complex and change rapidly in response to the environment. In order to keep up, we need to be innovative.

Work process

Listen

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.

The root of all Remuneration and HR processes

Strategic goals can only be met when remuneration and HR processes and structures are sound, valid, well planned and well executed. It is vital that all of these structures are developed from the basis of accurate, fair, defensible Job Profiles and Job Evaluation.

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