Our values

• Power is created through shared knowledge. 
• Excellence with urgency. 
• Listen, think, respond. 
• Own your actions. 
• Work to inspire, work to respect. 
• Challenge the way it’s always been done. 

Workforce planning 

Succession planning 

We run an annual succession planning strategy to prepare for future leadership needs. This process identifies and develops emerging leaders who can seamlessly move into key roles when vacancies arise. 

Personal development plans and fast-tracking

Personal development needs are captured in the succession plan. Our talent manager works closely with relevant executives to facilitate development and fast‑track high‑potential individuals. 

Skills development and training 

Every employee is assigned a clear job profile by their direct manager. These profiles are reviewed annually and updated as needed.

Mentoring and coaching 

Mentoring supports both personal and professional growth, creating a dynamic culture of continuous learning. Coaching strengthens engagement, performance and collaboration and supports the development of high-performing teams. 

Recognition and reward 

Circle of Excellence  

The Circle of Excellence programme is an internal awards programme that recognises employees who drive change aligned with our values and act as strong ambassadors of Eqstra’s success. 

Teambuilding 

Teambuilding events are held twice a year to encourage collaboration, connection and cross‑departmental teamwork. 

Long-service awards 

Long-service awards honour long‑standing employees for their loyalty and dedication. 

Employee benefits 

We provide a comprehensive employee benefits offering, including medical aid, pension or provident fund, gap cover, funeral benefits, study grants, maternity leave and more. 

Wellness

• Our wellness programmes are designed to support our take care of employees’ mental health and well-being–mentally, physically, and financially. 
• At our annual Wellness Day, we host qualified have nurses on-site to offer for the day to perform cholesterol testing, blood pressure checks, glucose testingsugar, BMI assessments, HIV testing and counselling, and eye tests. 
• We participate in key health and social As and when, we have awareness days such as campaigns: Movember (men's health month), Breast Cancer Awareness Month, World Aids Day, Youth Day and more.