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Pupkewitz Foundation 1. Historical Background .....................................................................................................................................................04-05 2. Pupkewitz Group Overview & Footprint ....................................................................................................................06-07 3. Unifying Principles & Group Aspirations ....................................................................................................................08-09 4. Board Members .................................................................................................................................................................10-11 5. Group EXCO ........................................................................................................................................................................12-13 6. Pupkewitz Foundation ....................................................................................................................................................14-15 7. Pupkewitz Megabuild ......................................................................................................................................................16-17 8. Pupkewitz Megatech .......................................................................................................................................................18-19 9. Pupkewitz Motor Division ..............................................................................................................................................20-21 10. Pupkewitz Catering ..........................................................................................................................................................22-23 11. Kaap Agri Namibia ............................................................................................................................................................24-25 12. TODAY ..................................................................................................................................................................................26-27 2 PUPKEWITZ HOLDINGS COMPANY PROFILE PUPKEWITZ HOLDINGS COMPANY PROFILE 3 OUR LEGACY The Pupkewitz Group of Companies is a recognised contributor to key sectors of the Namibian economy, serving various retail segments “THERE IS through its four trading divisions, namely Pupkewitz MegaBuild and Builder’s Warehouse, Pupkewitz Motors, Pupkewitz MegaTech, and NO GREATER ASSET Pupkewitz Catering Supplies. These businesses are founded on a rich history of entrepreneurship, dating back to 1904 when Max Pupkewitz started a wagon-building THAN THE PEOPLE OF OUR NATION. business at Okahandja and established a general dealer at Ausspannplatz in 1925. The late Harold Pupkewitz followed in his father’s footsteps and turned the Group into the market leader that it is today. Their welfare and promotion is not only the foundation on which the Pupkewitz Foundation bases its ethos and work, but also it is highlighted in article GROUP PHILOSOPHY 95 of the Namibian constitution.” We support entrepreneurship on the premise that small and medium enterprise (SME) development is of key importance in creating jobs, reducing unemployment and advancing broad-based economic empowerment. This is evident in the active involvement of Pupkewitz Megabuild and Pupkewitz Megatech in the development of 500+ emerging SMEs in retail trading operations with previously disadvantaged Namibian entrepreneurs, mainly in the rural areas. The Group is constantly looking to source local supply, where the quality of the product, continuity of supply and price competitiveness of the product can be guaranteed. The Group’s uniquely Namibian view on business and intimate knowledge of the Namibian business landscape provide it with the competitive advantage of understanding the customer. As a proudly Namibian company the Group is fully aligned with the government’s development goals. 4 PUPKEWITZ HOLDINGS COMPANY PROFILE PUPKEWITZ HOLDINGS COMPANY PROFILE 5 WHO WE ARE The Pupkewitz Group was founded on the pillar of ‘Customer Satisfaction Through Service Excellence’ and is uniquely positioned by its diverse and decentralised business outlets. It has a national footprint, spanning from Oranjemund to Katima Mulilo and Gobabis to Walvis Bay, creating exciting career opportunities and attractive benefits for its ± 1 800 employees. The experience and gravitas of our founders continue to be demonstrated by our management teams and as a proud Namibian company, the Katima Mulilo Ongwediva Group cultivates a strong culture of business and family values. Oshakati Ongwediva ZAMBEZI Ondangwa Rundu These are incorporated in a set of unifying principles, which are considered an important ingredient for business progression and the continued satisfaction of our various clients. Etosha National Parkk Tsumeb The PUPKEWITZ FOUNDATION, established in 2003, is the Group’s social investment arm. It continues to build towards an increasingly well- Grootfontein educated and healthy nation through deliberate partnerships with government and reputable non-profit organisations whose development goals are aimed at viable, innovative and sustainable solutions to national priorities. Projects range from community development and health Outjo care to sport development, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, arts and culture, education and environmental awareness. Otjiwarongo PUPKEWITZ MEGABUILD is acknowledged as the oldest and largest building material and hardware supplier in Namibia, incorporating Okakarara Builders Warehouse and Pupkewitz Megaboards. Supplying from foundation to roof, it stocks more than 20 000 line items and offers clients Uis Okondjatu professional services via its 17 branches in 14 towns across the country. Omaruru KAAP AGRI NAMIBIA specialises in retail and trade in agricultural, fuel and related retail markets in Namibia. With its strategic footprint, infrastructure, facilities and client network, Kaap Agri Namibia follows a differentiated market approach and concentrates on the destination Gobabis Swakopmund Windhoek customer who desires a wide range of items under one roof. In support of its core retail business, Kaap Agri also offers financial, grain handling and agency services. Walvis Bay Rehoboth PUPKEWITZ MEGATECH is Namibia’s leading supplier of a diverse range of electrical, lighting, solar and industrial products with branches in Windhoek, Oshakati, Walvis Bay, Gobabis and Rundu. Its main focus areas include industrial equipment, all electrical requirements, lighting Aranos solutions and power systems. Namib Naukluftt Stampriet Parkk HardaHaprdap Mariental PUPKEWITZ MOTOR DIVISION has been proudly opening showrooms around the country since 1954. An icon in the Namibian motor industry, Gochas Pupkewitz Motor Division boasts the best online catalogue of quality vehicles and offers unrivalled service via a network of dealerships countrywide. PUPKEWITZ CATERING SUPPLIES serves the hospitality, institutional and industrial sectors through the supply, installation and servicing of catering, laundry and canteen equipment. The company carries a wide range of stock which is complemented by in-time deliveries from its Keetmanshoop suppliers in Africa and abroad, backed by reliable after-sales service. TODAY is the first Namibian online payment and booking gateway that offers the most dynamic and continuous evolving marketing, trading and payment channel for Namibian businesses, including discounted accommodation bookings and event ticket sales. All establishments Grünau and event organisers are verified for quality. Aussenkehr 6 PUPKEWITZ HOLDINGS COMPANY PROFILE 7 GROUP ASPIRATIONS UNIFYING PRINCIPLES TALENT MANAGEMENT - ADVANCING LIFE BUILDING ON A LEGACY • To achieve sustainable, inclusive growth • Being committed to people development • To create jobs in line with growth aspirations • Having a thinking culture • To become the most caring, exciting and attractive company to • Creating and inspiring a performance culture work for in Namibia • Being a socially responsible organisation • To be socially responsible and to add value at all levels, within • Communicating effectively and outside the organisation • Having a culture of service excellence • To be aligned with the government of Namibia and to support its • Having group business loyalty growth plans • Being financially responsible and applying capital efficiently • To establish a Pupkewitz brand that will have longevity beyond • Encouraging entrepreneurial initiatives our imagination and that stands for the values and ethos that • Providing exceptional support and commitment to Pupkewitz as we believe in a brand • To please the shareholders beyond their expectations • To always strive for going ‘beyond the obvious’ • To only make decisions that benefit the wider community DELOITTE BEST COMPANY SURVEY WINNER 2018 CREATING LEADERS OF THE FUTURE (LARGE SIZE COMPANY) Managing talent formally, with excellence and care, is a business imperative. Our strategic approach towards talent management is built upon an understanding of the Group’s business strategy and how this translates to capability and skill requirements. Our vision with relevance to the following focus areas is: Leadership and Talent Pool Development Onboarding Excellent leadership on every level of the Group with a growing and An extended learning window at Pupkewitz that ensures immediate competent bench of leaders. engagement, productivity and retention
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