LOVE LIVING IN BATAS. SINCE 1894.
Founded in 1894, Bata is the worldʼs leading shoemaker by volume, designing stylish and comfortable footwear at surprisingly affordable prices. Bata is a family-owned business serving more than 1 million consumers a day in our 5,300 stores, and producing locally in our 23 Bata-owned manufacturing facilities across five continents.
LEADING GLOBAL COMPANY
From Milan to Nairobi, and La Paz to Singapore, we make, market and sell enviable new designs and era-defining classics. As well as being a global brand, we are still a private family business. And weʼre proud to act like one.
SHOEMAKING SINCE 1894
Originally, we set out to ʻShoe the Worldʼ. This led us to where we are now: The No. 1 global footwear company and an international fashion icon.
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Bata Bubblegummers are back! Strong, comfy, scented sneakers for building imagination without limits
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Bata South Africa and Standard Bank join forces on school shoe donation drive
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Giving you the Power to be!
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Back to school shoe care
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Bata South Africa honoured with Special Award for safeguarding factory during KZN looting
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We’re excited to announce the latest collection from our global Bubblegummers brand, renowned for its iconic light-up features and signature bubblegum scent.
Get ready for all kinds of fun with the Spring/Summer23 Bubblegummers collection – now available at selected Edgars stores nationwide and Edgars online.
#Bubblegummers #WeAreBata #childrensfootwear #kidsfashion
Introducing our latest @powerfootwear_za footwear campaign, “Activate your Power”.
It showcases Power’s new range, made with cutting-edge global technology designed in Canada to power any active journey.
Find the latest @powerfootwear_za range at @zando.co.za and @mrpricesport.
#ActivateYourPower #powerfootwear
Long Service Awards are not just a ceremony; they are a testament to loyalty and commitment. Each milestone reached represents countless hours of hard work, innovative thinking, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
As part of our Founders Day celebrations in September, we raised a toast to 28 colleagues who celebrated their long service at Bata South Africa and are looking forward to the bright future we will continue to build together. Thank you for being the heart and soul of our organisation.
#BataFoundersDay2023 #BataBCP #WeAreBata #LongServiceAwards #Appreciation #EmployeeEngagement #Teamwork #CompanyCulture #OurPeople #BataOneTeam
Our Bata Industrials South Africa brand made a splash at the recent A+A (AplusA) – International Trade Fair and Congress, in Dusseldorf, Germany.
The acclaimed trade fair shines the spotlight on safety and health at work and includes some of the biggest players in the PPE industry.
We were proudly represented by Bata South Africa Managing Director, Michael Wyatt and Bata Industrials South Africa Brand Manager, Frederick Mostert, who were on site showcasing how our South African-made industrial safety shoes are contributing to a safer work environment.
#batasafetyshoes #AplusA2023 #PeopleMatter #SafetyAtWork #HealthAtWork #TradeFair
Every step matters. Every single employee makes an important contribution to our business, every day.
As part of our Bata Founder`s Day celebrations in September, our Bata Children’s Programme volunteers spent time in the community close to our shoe manufacturing facility in Loskop, KwaZulu-Natal, visiting Gourton Bridge Primary School in Loskop and handing over a new school library.
Thank you to all at Bata South Africa for their dedication and commitment to making Founders Day - and Bata as a whole - a huge success!
#BataFoundersDay2023 #BataBCP #WeAreBata
History made. Victory claimed. Not just on the field, but in the hearts of an entire nation and continent. Congrats to our boys on bringing it back home! 🏆 🇿🇦 💚💛
#StrongerTogether
#Springboks
#RWC2023 #RWCFinal #WorldCupChampions
📷: @rugbyworldcup
A fresh take on a classic.
Tomy Takkies latest collection has a pair of sneakers for every woman
(and every outfit). From bold colours and summer-inspired
prints, to details that make all the difference - it’s everything you
love about Tomy, with a little more sole than ever before.
Now available for you to shop at your nearest retailer.
#TomyTakkies #womenmade #newcollection
Introducing Thamsanqa Gama, our new Senior Financial Accountant at @batasouthafrica South Africa.
With a passion for numbers and analytical problem-solving – combined with a team-player attitude and collaborative nature – Thami is a perfect fit for his role.
He joins Bata South Africa with a wealth of experience from finance roles in the manufacturing and retail sectors, and his qualifications include a BCom Financial Accounting degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting, both from the University of Cape Town.
While the opportunity to work with the finances of a multinational company poised for local expansion and growth is certainly exciting for Thami`s career, what truly enticed him to join Bata Group was the chance to create a positive social impact.
“I was really taken aback when I was doing research on the company about the social impact that Bata has on the community it interacts with, especially through the Bata Children’s Programme,” he says.
“Having grown up in the township community of Hammarsdale, empowering and giving back is something I am passionate about, and I am happy that these values align with the company I am now working for,” he adds.
Thami is looking forward to a long and fruitful journey with Bata, and we are thrilled to have him onboard.
#WeAreBata #BataOneTeam #localmanufacturing #batashoes #footwearindustry #BataBCP
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