The Barloworld Siyakhula Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) Programme provides development support to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that are either already operating within the value chain of the various divisions of Barloworld in South Africa or seeking to do so.

The SMEs that can be approved for the programme are those that are either existing or potential suppliers to Barloworld; or those that buy Barloworld's goods and services; or those that operate in underdeveloped communities where Barloworld operates.

We aim to maximise the impact of the development support that we provide to you by ensuring that each beneficiary of the programme has the support required to prosper in the provision of its services to Barloworld or the communities where Barloworld operates.

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Our offering and criteria

Financial support

  • Loans funding
  • Grants

Non-financial support

  • Bookkeeping and Accounting services
  • Incubation
  • Strategy development
  • Mentorship
  • Marketing (e.g., website development)
  • ICT

Key criteria

  • Businesses that are registered and operate in South Africa
  • Annual turnover below R50m
  • Black ownership of 51% SMME

SMME preference/priority

  • Black women ownership of 30% and above
  • Youth ownership
  • Ownership by people with disabilities
  • Businesses that are customers or suppliers to Barloworld
  • Businesses that are based in areas where Barloworld operates
  • Businesses that have the potential for creating sustainable employment opportunities

Barloworld Siyakhula is closed for applications

Thank you for your interest in Barloworld Siyakhula!

The bid window for submissions is now officially closed. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who took the time to submit an application.

We have received an overwhelming response with hundreds of very competitive applications. While we are excited about the great interest from so many companies, due to this exceptional volume, our team will need additional time to thoroughly review each submission.

What to expect next:

  • Our team is currently reviewing all submissions
  • Feedback will be provided to all applicants in May
  • We appreciate your patience during this process

Thank you again for your interest in Barloworld Siyakhula and for being part of our community. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

The Barloworld Siyakhula Team

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