The objectives of the employment equity plan reflect a balance in the Bank's approach between achieving compliance with the requirements of the Act and achieving enhanced performance through embracing the spirit of equity. According to the plan by 2005 the Bank intends to have at least 50 percent black employees and 33 percent female in all categories.
The Bank has already attained an overall representation of 50 percent black in its workforce and has exceeded its target for female representation. A special unit, the Vulindlela Unit, was formed in 2000 to oversee the employment equity process. At this time there were only three black people in general management.