To provide optimised value to all stakeholders, from soil to the consumer.
Our MISSION
The mission of Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd is to be a profitable and sustainable leader in the development and production of high quality healthy products in the edible oils industry.
We earn the loyalty and respect of discerned customers through consistent product excellence and by providing customer service of the highest standards. We add value to the agricultural industry through technological innovation. We care for the environment and well-being of all by producing products that promotes healthy living in an ecologically friendly manner. We strive to uplift the community and to build a prosperous workforce.
Our Values
At SOILL, our values define who we are and guide every decision we make. They form the foundation of our culture and drive us to deliver excellence in everything we do.
Ownership
We take full accountability and responsibility for our actions, decisions, and outcomes. By owning our roles and tasks, we ensure that we deliver quality and build trust with our stakeholders.
Respect
We treat everyone—our colleagues, customers, and partners—with the same dignity and respect we expect in return. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and collaboration thrives.
Strength-Focused
We believe in leveraging the unique strengths of every individual. By working together and supporting one another, we achieve more as a team and create lasting impact for our company and community.
Excellence
We strive for excellence in all that we do, constantly improving and innovating to create a high-performance culture. Our commitment to quality ensures that we deliver exceptional products and services that exceed expectations.
Transparency
We prioritize open and honest communication, ensuring clarity in our interactions and decisions. Transparency builds trust and strengthens relationships with our employees, customers, and partners.
Integrity
We lead by example, staying true to our word and values. At SOILL, integrity means walking our talk—doing what’s right, even when no one is watching.
These values are at the heart of SOILL’s commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our customers and communities.
Our BRANDS
SOILL has built a well-respected, premium brand with an ever-expanding basket of products under its retail brand name, B-well. In the B-well brand, we believe that everyone should be able to eat delicious food that’s healthier, more affordable and better for the environment. We have also subsequently launched newer brands like Canega, Nuts About Cooking and African Gold.
ETHICS&SUSTAINABILITY
Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd is committed to sustainable practice within the edible oil industry in design, delivery and in continuing operation. This is reflected in how we:
• Source sustainable materials and ethical suppliers
• Work with the local community where appropriate
• Minimize waste and prevent pollution
• Continued improvement in our environmental performance
Dynamic Quality
Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd is committed to manufacture and supply products of consistent high quality which comply to all statutory regulations, ensuring that all products are fit and safe for human consumption.
Southern Oil operates a dynamic quality management system to ensure that we consistently deliver high quality. To maintain and ensure high standards of quality, hygiene and safety of all foodstuffs, adherence to the GFSI recognized international FSSC22000 system is the working standard. This standard requires that the elements of SOILL`s Food Safety Management System be documented, implemented, maintained and continually improved.
Health & Safety
Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd recognizes the importance of the health and safety of their employees.
The health and safety policy sets out our commitment and outlines our approach to effective health and safety management. Our processes and procedures are designed not simply to meet legal requirements but to effectively deliver a healthy, safe and secure working environment for our employees and everyone else who might be affected by our work.
Social & Ethical
Effective ethics is a team effort involving the participation and support of every Southern Oil Employee. We promote a trustworthy and honest atmosphere to reinforce the vision of ethics within the company.
Southern Oil has established a Social & Ethics Committee, as required by section 72(4) of the Companies Act of 2008, to make sure the company is and remains socially and ethically committed. We recognize the contribution our employees make to the success of what we do, hence why we are committed to offering our employees fair terms and conditions, ensuring they have the skills and qualifications they need, and providing opportunities for training and development.
Southern Oil is committed to transformation and holds a certified level 4 B-BBEE contributor status.
View our B-BBEE certificate and compliances:
