Endorsing Partners
Proudly South African
Proudly South African is the country’s official Buy Local campaign which seeks to stimulate much-needed job creation and retention in our country through the lobbying for and promotion of local goods, services and industries.
The organisation lobbies the public and private sectors to increase their levels of local procurement through their supply chain structures and encourages consumers to do so through changing their purchasing habits.
Proudly SA is a membership-based organisation, and only companies that have been audited and approved are entitled to carry the logo, which symbolises the adherence of that product or service to required local-content thresholds and quality standards.
Website: www.proudlysa.co.za/
The Institute of Business Advisors Southern Africa (IBASA)
The Institute of Business Advisors Southern Africa (IBASA) is a Non-Profit Company which was formed in 2001. It is a self-regulatory professional body which prides itself on the calibre of members in its membership base who subscribe to its code of ethics and the high standards that have been set. It was previously known as IBA until recently when the name was changed to include our geographical local. We are recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as the professional body for Business Advisors. The Institute is responsible for the grading, accreditation and continuous professional development of business advisors, business coaches, and mentors serving the micro, small and medium enterprises SMME’s in South and the Southern Africa sub continent/ region.
Website: www.ibasa.org.za/
TecVest
TecVest is a pioneering and transformative, umbrella body set up to facilitate the implementation of the Township Economic Development Act in Gauteng townships in general and Soweto Township in particular. TecVest Group is a subsidiary of Township Economy Concepts Global, which is in Rockville, Soweto, Johannesburg. The company 100% black-owned and managed. It was incorporated in June 2022 and is fully owned by serial entrepreneur, Mr. Bheki Twala.
The Randburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry
The Randburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry boasts more than 6 decades of support to local businesses. Our mandate is to facilitate connectivity and opportunities for business. We offer support at Municipal, Provincial and Government levels on issues affecting business as well as social and service delivery matters. Our main focus is SME development, upliftment and support for business in all spheres in SA, SADC and into Africa. We offer Electronic Certificates of Origin, utilizing our own SA designed system with excellent training and support. Businesses are encouraged to work and communicate with the Chamber to enable us to service them better.
Website: www.rcci.co.za/
N-Fuse
N-Fuse is a user-friendly business to business e-commerce and data reporting solution. It enables the online buying and selling of goods and services from sourcing through to invoicing for businesses in a centralised virtual store. N-Fuse uses the procurement process to capture data for reporting, metrics, and measurement on B-BBEE and ESG transformation focus areas.
The intention is to promote economic transformation and abundance for all by enabling seamless participation of buyer and supplier businesses in a virtual store environment and support the growth and sustainability of previously disadvantaged, small and medium-sized enterprises within communities.
Website: www.n-fuse.co.za
SAAFoST
SAAFoST is a non-profit, largely volunteer-run, national association of food science and other technical professionals concerned with advancing food science and technology knowledge. This it does by publishing a membership magazine titled, Food Science and Technology, encouraging scientific research and the publication of papers and articles, organising meetings, seminars, workshops, exhibitions, congresses and assisting in educational activities. Currently, the Association has members throughout Southern Africa. The Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Northern branches attend to the regional affairs of the association. SAAFoST members connect with each other on the membership platform.
Website: www.saafost.org.za/
SATOVITO
SATOVITO develops, represents and promotes township and village-orientated local, regional, provincial Tourism Association, businesses and indigents participating in the tourism sector. We aim to foster job creation by ensuring inclusive, sustainable development and transformation of the tourism sector especially in townships and villages.
Website: satovito.org
Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA)
The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) represents employers in the metals and engineering sector, lobbying for policies that benefit the industry and negotiating collective agreements on wages and employment conditions. Serving as a critical voice in various business and tri-partite forums, SEIFSA offers a range of services to its members, including advisory, training, and seminars. Founded in 1943, it includes 18 employers’ organizations across diverse sectors, dedicated to fostering a conducive business environment. Its efforts emphasize the importance of unity in advocating for the sector’s interests amidst evolving challenges.
Website: www.seifsa.co.za/
