Top Private Companies to Work for in Ghana
Most of the time, people are encouraged to pursue a job path that they may be enthusiastic about or have a desire for. With that assumption, it is frequently assumed that employees would perform to the best of their abilities regardless of the situation. However, a dearth of employment has forced many people, particularly Ghanaians, to pursue careers in which they may not be particularly passionate.
The situation of Ghanaians has been worse recently due to inflation. A reliable source of income that one can rely on for themselves and their families is all that is required. This is the reason why certain businesses and organizations are in great demand. These companies’ track record and longevity in the industry make them highly sought after.
A list of private institutions with a solid reputation and track record can be found here. Additionally, it is said that these companies offer attractive compensation packages.
Nestle Ghana
Nestle has established itself as a major supplier of baby food, medical food, bottled water, breakfast cereals, coffee and tea, confections, dairy goods, ice cream, frozen food, pet food, and snacks in Ghana for more than ten years. Nestle specializes in products that are always in great demand because of their nature. The majority of folks will enjoy working with Milo’s producers.
Deloitte Ghana
According to its website, the Ghanaian firm of Deloitte has a lengthy history in the nation, having been established on January 1, 1947, by Mr. James Donald Barnes, CA Scotland, under the name and style of J. D. Barnes & Co. Chartered Accountants. It is among Ghana’s top tax audit companies.
Unilever Ghana
The broader Unilever brand includes Unilever Ghana. The consumer goods company was founded in 2013 and focuses on providing personal items. It employs 1,000 people to guarantee a smooth supply of goods to retailers and other distributors around the area.
MTN Ghana
In Ghana, MTN Ghana is the top supplier of mobile telecommunications services. With more than 21 million users, the business holds a roughly 55% market share. The first telecom company in Ghana to be listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange was MTN Ghana. It is a division of MTN Group Limited, a multinational mobile telecommunications corporation based in South Africa that operates in numerous Asian, European, and African nations.
TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC
Formerly called Mobil Oil Ghana, Total Petroleum Ghana is a petroleum firm based in Ghana that is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. With operations in more than 130 countries, Total Petroleum Ghana is a member of the global Total Group, the fourth-largest publicly listed integrated international oil and gas corporation globally.
In Ghana, the company’s extensive network consists of 251 service stations. In addition to the manufacturing and road sectors, its services span the mining, bitumen, and aviation industries.
Tullow Oil
The top independent oil and gas exploration, production, and exploration group in Africa is Tullow Oil. In 2006, the company started operating in Ghana. The world-renowned Jubilee field was found a year later, and in late 2010, the first oil was extracted. Ghana became a new player in the energy sector in West Africa with this milestone.
The Tweneboa, Enyenra & Ntomme (TEN) finds in the Deepwater Tano block were the consequence of additional exploration efforts. Since 2011, Tullow Oil has been traded on the Ghana Stock Exchange.
Guinness Ghana
Listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, Guinness Ghana Breweries is a public limited liability company that was established under the Companies Act, 1963 (Act 179). The company’s main business is producing and distributing non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, including beer, stout, and spirits, as well as other related goods.
Since its founding in 1960, Guinness Ghana Breweries has grown to become Ghana’s largest beverage company overall.
Goil Company Limited
Established in June 1960, Ghana Oil Company, also referred to as GOIL is a state-owned oil and gas marketing firm. It is the only locally-owned petroleum marketing company in Ghana and currently ranks as the country’s leading oil marketing company. To reflect its growth and expansion activities/ventures in the petroleum sector and other industries, the company rebranded itself as GOIL Company Limited in 2019.
Zoomlion Ghana Limited
In Ghana and throughout Africa, Zoomlion is a major player in the waste management and environmental sanitation industries. In January 2006, the company was established following the company’s Act. With 3,000 core employees, Zoomlion Ghana Limited oversees more than 85,000 employees through a variety of PPPs.
Solid and medical waste collection, trash treatment, recycling, public cleaning, and janitorial services are Zoomlion’s areas of expertise.
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
The state organization in Ghana in charge of petroleum-related exploration, licensing, and distribution is called GNPC. Promoting petroleum exploration activities, evaluating recent discoveries, and making sure Ghana gains the most from the development of the nation’s petroleum resources are some of the corporation’s duties.
Additionally, GNPC encourages Ghanaians to receive training in petroleum-related fields and guarantees environmental preservation in all petroleum-related endeavors.
Newmont Golden Ridge
One of Ghana’s wealthiest mining firms is Newmont Golden Ridge. Although its primary focus is gold mining, it also produces lead, copper, silver, and zinc. One of the largest gold reserves in the mining sector is owned by the corporation. The only gold miner included in the S&P 500 Index, Newmont is well-known for its ethical governance, social, and environmental policies. Over 400 people work for the company in all of its locations.
PBC Limited
A Ghanaian cocoa bean company called PBC Limited (Produce Buying Company) is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. In November 1981, it was established. Over the years, PBC Limited has had to contend with fierce competition from other licensed buying companies for cocoa grown by farmers. With a market share of roughly 31%, the company has consistently been the largest buyer of cocoa for COCOBOD among the other LBCs.
Ashanti Goldfields Corporation
Gold mining is the area of expertise for Ashanti Goldfields Corporation, a basic materials company. Since its founding in 1897, it has expanded over the continent through several mergers and branches. The London Stock Exchange listed the corporation on its trading platforms, demonstrating its prominence in the 20th century.
Amalbank
Among Ghana’s most lucrative private security firms is Amalbank. It is a business that provides financial security. Following its initial incorporation in 1997, the company expanded throughout the West African trading bloc. Its headquarters are located in Sunyani.
Vivo Energy
One of Ghana’s biggest private businesses is Vivo Energy. It was established in 2011 to distribute Shell-branded goods around the continent to sell high-quality fuel. Through its stores in key African cities, the company not only sells branded goods but also dispenses oil.
Enterprise Group
In the insurance sector in Ghana, Enterprise Group is a trailblazer. Listed on the Ghanaian Stock Exchange, it is among the top private health insurance providers. It is also present in other sectors, such as communications, agriculture, healthcare, transportation, water supply, and sanitation.
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