Adcorp Group takes home 22 Awards across brands at PMR.africa Awards

Johannesburg, 30 July 2025 – Adcorp Group, South Africa’s leading workforce solutions provider, is proud to announce another year of excellence and industry recognition after securing an impressive 22 awards at the 2025 PMR.africa Business Excellence Awards.

The awards, based on a national survey conducted in March and April this year, underscore the strength of Adcorp’s renewed strategic direction and its ability to consistently deliver top-tier workforce solutions across the country. Companies are rated by decision-makers and users of services within different sectors. The highest-rated companies are awarded Diamond, followed by Gold, Silver, and Bronze Arrows based on their overall performance and service excellence.

Once again, Adcorp’s brands demonstrated their leadership across key categories:

• Kelly took home four awards, including a Diamond Arrow in the large staffing category. The business also secured three Golden Arrow Awards for its excellence in permanent blue-collar staffing, permanent office staffing, and temporary office placements — a testament to Kelly’s all-round recruitment strength across workforce types.
• DAV Professional Placement Group led the way with an impressive 13 awards. These included Diamond Arrow Awards for permanent staffing in office and accounting, as well as in key industries like financial services, FMCG retail, supply chain & logistics, and telecommunications. DAV also earned multiple Golden Arrow Awards in banking, engineering, IT, insurance, and marketing & sales — reinforcing its dominance across multiple sectors and staffing needs.
• Adcorp BLU was recognised with two Diamond Arrow Awards for excellence in both permanent and temporary blue-collar staffing — solidifying its reputation as a leader in industrial workforce solutions.
• Quest received three awards, including a Diamond Arrow Award in marketing & sales staffing, and Golden Arrows for both permanent and temporary office placements — underlining its strong performance in the professional support space.

Dr. John Wentzel, CEO, Adcorp Group, reflected on the ongoing momentum: These awards are a testament to the expertise, dedication, and consistent excellence of our teams across the Group. As we evolve into a more agile, AI-enabled organisation, it’s clear that our people remain our greatest strength. This recognition reflects not just where we are, but where we’re headed, delivering smarter, faster, and more human-centred solutions for our clients.”

Adcorp’s strategic evolution has centred around building a flexible workforce ecosystem, one that connects businesses to the right skills at scale, quickly and efficiently. It’s a model that goes beyond traditional staffing, enabling resilience and transformation for clients in an unpredictable economic climate.

Lesedi Mabasa, Group Head of Marketing at Adcorp Group, praised the continued dedication of the teams across the brands:

“This recognition is a reflection of our people, our customers, and our purpose. Each brand continues to serve with distinction, guided by a deep understanding of the industries we support. We are customer-obsessed and solution-focused and these awards are an encouraging nod to the impact we’re making.”

To view a full list of the PMR.africa 2025 Business Excellence Award category wins across Kelly, DAV, BLU, and Quest, please visit the PMR.africa website.