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Our Statement of Values

Our people are our pillars of strength

  • The talent, passion and commitment of our people set us apart
  • We value and encourage diversity
  • We select and develop people for the long term
  • We foster constructive self-criticism, self-improvement, and personal excellence

We work in teams

  • We foster trust, honesty and integrity in internal relationships
  • We encourage camaraderie and a sense of fun
  • We actively develop and share knowledge within our group

Our reputation is indivisible

  • Our reputation relies on the actions and statements of every employee
  • We build our reputation for the long term
  • We are fair and ethical in all our dealings
  • We benefit the local communities in which we operate

Accountability is clear and personal

  • We favour decentralised management and a practical maximum of local autonomy
  • Goals and objectives are aligned and clearly articulated
  • We prize both intellectual rigour and emotional engagement
  • We are honest about performance
  • We require and enable self-management
  • We prize accountability to our clients, partners, learners, employees and other stakeholders for commitments, results, and quality.

We understand and respect our stakeholders

  • We are endlessly concerned with our stakeholders’ needs and perceptions
  • We build lasting relationships, based on trust



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Learners' Comments


'Here at BSDC I learnt a lot, like how to share your views and communicate with others, I've got business skills and I know how to operate myself in an office environment.'

Bukiwe Tafeni