‘Power of all of us is much greater than the sum of the individual parts’

AMONG the most important characteristics of the culture at Regiments is people and the power of unity.

The company uses a buffalo as its logo, symbolising that a person or entity alone might be formidable, but an undivided group effort is unstoppable.

The powerful animal is also deeply symbolic of Africa, a reflection of Regiments’ focus on the continent and South Africa.

Regiments truly believes that to invest in Africa you must be vested in it. This is a team of entrepreneurs united by a passion to help in the transformation of our country.

The team at Regiments is social, but fierce when it comes to protecting its own.

At the heart of the company’s values is the concept “I am because we are”. For one to succeed, all must succeed.

This unity extends to protecting the interests of the company’s partners. A deep commitment to its clients — within its walls and beyond — ensures a culture of trust, respect and shared purpose.

It is passionate about service excellence. The talented team of 120 works together not just to meet expectations, but to exceed them.

The name Regiments is a reference to the Zulu regiments led by King Shaka, which were synonymous with honour, strength and order.

Like a disciplined army, Regiments is a well-oiled collection of units that works together, making it fast, agile and focused.

The company places great value in the ability to think unconventionally, embrace innovation and push boundaries.

The team at Regiments reflects the melting pot of South Africa’s eclectic demographic.

Team members that excel in the company are celebrated and their successes are highlighted, fostering pride and a striving to push themselves beyond their own expectations.

Regiments continuously focuses on the development of its team to ensure a continuous inflow of cutting-edge thinking in line with the most modern projects.

Thus, education and knowledge transfer is central to the company, as is recognising and rewarding graduates who have excelled in the developmental programmes.

Regiments’ Good2Great pro- gramme is aimed at developing leaders who are able to benefit the company, the community and ultimately the country.

Theoretical learning is combined with practical experience, with the students training on actual strategic business projects.

This exposure, which is managed under close guidance by the company’s senior partners, encourages unconventional thinking and freedom of expression among the students. The rising stars become immersed in the challenges the work presents, accelerating their learning and reaping the benefits of fasttracked career advancement.

Jonathan Loeb, head of corporate finance, says: “No one has a monopoly on wisdom. We can all contribute to any problem that one of our partners is facing.

“The power of all of us is much greater than the sum of the individual parts.”