How many employees work at Bowler Metcalf?

Bowler Metcalf Ltd. has 876 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -6.7%.

Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 2025

About Bowler Metcalf

Group Overview Bowler Metcalf was formed in 1972, listed in 1987, and is now classified under Containers and Packaging, General Industrials sector of the JSE. The Bowler Metcalf Group consists of two main operating divisions, Plastics (Bowler Plastics) and Filling (Quality Beverages). Bowler Plastics – Partners in Packaging Solutions The plastics division specializes in the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging for the toiletry, cosmetic, household, pharmaceutical and food markets, focusing on customized solutions rather than the large volumes, standards market. Manufacturing plants are situated in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. Our Head Office is in Cape Town, as is tool design and manufacture. Modes of manufacture comprise, injection and blow moulding (PVC, HDPE and PP), extrusion (tubes and laminated tubes) together with comprehensive printing and decorating capabilities, and injection stretch blow moulding (PET). Quality Beverages – A World of Flavours The filling division manufactures and distributes carbonated soft drinks, under their own and proprietary brands, specializing in unique flavours. Manufacturing plants are situated in Cape Town and Johannesburg, distributing nationally into both the retail and informal markets.

As of December 2025

Bowler Metcalf
workforce metrics

Headcount

876

Avg. Salary

$14k

Tenure

4.4yr

Growth Rate

-6.7%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

Interactive chart of Bowler Metcalf annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.

  • Bowler Metcalf total number of employees in 2025 was 837, a 6.7% decline from 2024.
  • Bowler Metcalf total number of employees in 2024 was 896, a 0.5% decline from 2023.
  • Bowler Metcalf total number of employees in 2023 was 900, a 1.9% decline from 2022.

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Employee Geographic Breakdown

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Employee Role Breakdown

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Employee Compensation

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Active Job Postings

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  • Bowler Metcalf active job postings in 2025 was 2, a 200.0% increase from 2024.
  • Bowler Metcalf active job postings in 2024 was 0, a 0% no change from 2023.
  • Bowler Metcalf active job postings in 2023 was 0, a 0% no change from 2022.

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