Opportunity for Black-Owned Businesses: Apply for the SARS–NEF Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme
Black-owned businesses looking to grow, scale, and access major corporate supply chains now have a valuable opportunity through the Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) Programme led by the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) in partnership with the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
The programme is designed to empower 51% Black-owned Exempted Micro Enterprises (EMEs) and Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSEs) by equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to become competitive, compliant, and procurement-ready to participate in the SARS supply chain.
What the Programme Offers
This 4-day in-person capacity-building programme provides entrepreneurs with practical tools to strengthen and scale their businesses. Participants will receive training in:
- Business strategy and leadership
- Financial management and compliance readiness
- Understanding SARS procurement processes
- Improving tendering capability and market access
The goal is to prepare Black-owned businesses to successfully navigate procurement systems and position themselves as credible suppliers within large institutional supply chains.
Targeted Business Sectors
The programme is focused on businesses operating in sectors aligned with SARS operational requirements, including:
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Professional Services
- Corporate Real Estate
Entrepreneurs operating in these sectors are particularly encouraged to apply.
National Rollout Underway
The programme has already been successfully hosted in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and the Western Cape, with additional sessions now being rolled out across South Africa.
To ensure focused participation, dates and venue details will only be shared with registered applicants who are selected for the programme.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for businesses that:
- Are 51% Black-owned
- Qualify as an EME or QSE
- Have growth potential
- Want to become procurement-ready for government and large institutional clients
Entrepreneurs who meet these criteria are encouraged to apply and position their businesses for future opportunities within the SARS supplier ecosystem.
📌 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eaUAnkCe
Programmes like this play a critical role in strengthening South Africa’s small business ecosystem by supporting inclusive growth, building supplier capacity, and expanding opportunities for Black-owned enterprises to participate in major value chains.
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