Rising global competition, the influence of advances in information technology and the
financial status of companies are some of the imperatives that force organisations to
restructure. In South Africa, the situation is even more compelling, with the recent
economic situation of the country that requires companies to implement certain
restructuring programmes designed to encourage sustainability organisation. These
changes, however, do affect organisations and employees. It becomes critical that
organisations implement it carefully, if they are to survive. This research has
attempted to explore the relationship between organisational restructuring and the
organisational culture at MES. A qualitative research approach was used for this study;
a non-probability sampling namely purposive sampling was used for the purpose of this
study. The main findings have presented that the organisational restructuring
processes at MES have influenced positive organisational culture within the organisation.
Communication, interactions and relationships have increased amongst the
employees since the organisational restructuring at MES. The research study hopes to
influence the policy making processes regarding change and restructuring within MES.
The study would contribute towards Occupational Social Work literature on
organisational restructuring, organisational culture and Change Management