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About Oceana

Oceana Group Limited was incorporated in 1918. Its shares are listed on the securities exchange operated by JSE Limited (the JSE) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX).

Principal shareholders are Tiger Brands Limited, Brimstone Investment Corporation Limited and the Khula Trust (Oceana’s black employee share trust).

Oceana employs 1 351 permanent staff and 669 (full time equivalent) seasonal employees, fluctuating during periods of seasonal fishing activities.

   
 
Mission Statement

To be the leading fishing and commercial cold storage company in Africa offering:

  • A diversified range of fish products
  • Strong brands
  • Global sources of supply
  • Transformation, environmental and corporate social responsibility credentials

resulting in superior returns to all stakeholders
 
 
Key Group Objectives

Economic sustainability

To position the company for long term growth and viability with emphasis on:

  • Securing access rights to resources and sources of supply
  • Increasing market diversification and market share
  • Product quality and innovation
  • Low-cost production and improved efficiencies
  • Skilled and motivated staff complement, complying with employment equity, empowerment and transformation objectives

Environmental sustainability


To utilise resources on a sustainable and responsible basis and minimise negative impacts on the environment with emphasis on:

  • Participation in sustainable fishing sectors and support for research information and management of marine resources
  • Strict adherence to terms of access rights, fishing permits and operating procedures by fleets
  • Efficient and minimal usage of renewable and non-renewable resources
  • Minimisation of emissions and waste
  • Measurement of environmental impacts against targets and benchmarks

Social sustainability

To maintain and develop positive relationships with major stakeholders, and promote social upliftment, including:

  • Initiating and supporting corporate social investment (CSI) programmes
  • Skills transfer and development, training and support for small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs)
  • HIV/AIDS awareness training
  • Assistance to welfare initiatives