Integrated performance management is fundamental to our employment practices. Virtually every Woolworths employee participates in this process on a yearly basis. We are committed to this practice and believe that this is the key to building a high performance organisation.

Ongoing management of talent remains a key priority for Woolworths. Regular talent audits are done and appropriate retention and development plans initiated. Woolworths learning strategy aims to provide a pipeline of retail and leadership talent at all levels, with ‘ready-now’ knowledge and skills to develop and execute business strategy. In support of this, we are fully accredited by the Wholesale and Retail Seta as a learning provider.

The Woolworths Retail academy helps to grow high potential middle managers into leadership roles. The programme provides learning in a broad range of retail leadership skills. Individuals wishing to attend the academy undergo a rigorous selection process and, upon successful completion, graduates receive a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Practice from the University of Cape Town.