PPC's continuous people success can be attributed to the passion and unconditional commitment of its employees, which is, in essence, the true spirit of Kambuku. The word is derived from a Tsonga word meaning "great tusker" - referring to an elephant bull.

Whose characteristics of tenacity and loyalty encapsulate PPC's value-based management philosophy. Stakeholder value is created through the continual growth and alignment of people processes with business objectives.

The sustainability of the organisation's success is reliant on its people, who are integral to the maintenance of the Kambuku philosophy.

The PPC "way of life" creates a climate that provides a healthy, rewarding and satisfying working environment in which everyone has opportunities to contribute to the success of the organisation and their own development, and can achieve recognition for excellence.

The growth experienced in the construction sector and the implementation of the PPC Inland capacity expansion projects have been responsible for a slight increase in the company's staff complement during the 2008 financial year.

The company's workforce, including Zimbabwe and Botswana, increased to 3 164 employees from 3 097 in 2007.

The annual average employee turnover in 2008 was 4, 1% across South African operations, decreasing from 7,8% in 2007. The average employee turnover for the group, including Botswana and Zimbabwe, was 11, 4%. This increase from 7,1% in 2007 was due to the restructuring of PPC's business in Botswana.

PPC believes in maintaining open and honest dialogue with its employees and places high importance on engaging and consulting with them. The percentage of employees recognised as members of a trade union is 32% in South Africa, 63% in Botswana and 69% in Zimbabwe.

The company acknowledges freedom of association and the agreements that exist between it and the relevant unions.