Enterprise and Supplier Development
The Enterprise and Supplier Development approach used by the Bertha Gxowa Foundation (BGF) is aimed to support and assist in the implementation of our strategic imperatives designed to empower and equip women with business tools and opportunities to participate in the mainstream economy and yield economic benefits that will further assist them to grow and sustain their business. Our strategy provides a framework that can be used by all role players that seek to make a contribution in assisting the entry of new players into the formal economy, strengthening growth and sustainability of existing enterprises and creating necessary linkages in the continuum of enterprises graduation from local to globally competitive businesses.
Evidence from our approach indicates BGF and its partner companies’ commitment and capacity to provide support in job creation initiatives, promotion and stimulation of small businesses, poverty alleviation programmes, with particular focus on the youth and women owned enterprises.
Our objectives
To provide beneficiaries with necessary capacitation to establish localized products and services in priority markets.
To take advantage of accessible opportunities afforded by Government departments, Private sectors, community, and Industrial sector through intimately understanding procurement appetite and ensuring those needs are satisfied.
Through the existing opportunity, build future growth plan that can be utilised to access other markets and therefore create a sustainable future path.
Benefits and impact
Cross-cutting benefits accrue to not only our beneficiaries but also to the participating SMMEs, job opportunities and growth of the local economy.
For our partners
Businesses that participate in the ED Programme initiatives can further procure and include the SMME’s in their Supply Chain.
The knowledge that the participating SMMEs have had access to Business Development Services and support, which in turn enhance their prospects in the market. Our beneficiaries stand a better chance to realize the all-important growth in their businesses. Improved overall trading conditions and environment provide a sense of security and stability to both the business owners as well as their employees.
Participating communities
A healthy business has potential to have a positive effect on its environment; that includes the community within which it is operating. Chances of creating additional jobs become realistic; as well as other associated socio-economic spin-offs that can be yielded through these enterprise development initiatives.
Our Development Programmes
Tailored according to identified needs and requirements.
- Compliance issues in so far as the following: CICP registrations-validity check; Annual Returns; Tax Clearance; Letter of Good Standing-UIF; relevant licenses/accreditations; SARS Returns;
- Business Strategy matters: Business planning, marketing plan/implementation, access to finance/incentives information and applications
- Capacity building; assistance with improvement strategies, access to technology, quality improvement; governance and similar. Mentorship/Coaching; accessibility for guidance when in need.
Few of our projects:
Balmoral Agri-Processing
Agriculture
This Bertha Gxowa Foundation beneficiary located in Meyerton, currently makes various dairy products and has made remarkable progress in penetrating a market where enterprises owned by young women record limited market penetration.
Mamelo
Agriculture
Mamelo was established to produce and provide fresh organic produce in Ekurhuleni. With the aim of sustainable job creation and promoting healthy eating in peri-urban Gauteng, this enterprise continues to receive dedicated technical support and guidance on market access opportunities.
Ntomvela
Textile Manufacturing
Ntomvela, based in the East Rand, Thokoza continues to successfully be awarded contracts to make uniforms and aims to grow as an industry leader in the manufacturing of school uniforms and safety uniforms. This textile manufacturing enterprise, like all BGF beneficiaries is owned entirely by black women.