CfSD Incubation Hub

As South Deep, we are deeply committed to the communities in which we operate, and to ensuring that our host communities benefit both directly and indirectly from the operations of our Mine.

In line with this, South Deep has partnered with the Centre for Supplier Development (CfSD) Incubation Hub, as our Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) implementation partner. The Incubation Hub is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the ESD Programme in response to South Deep’s supplier requirements.

Services offered:

The following business development support services are provided:
  • General SMME business advisory and bookkeeping
  • Registration of new enterprises on the LocalWise portal
  • New company CIPC registrations and/or filing of annual returns
  • Enterprise data maintenance and compliance assessments on the Abacus master database
  • SMME skills development and training
  • Enterprise and supplier development programmes
  • Vendor registrations

Potential suppliers who have met the qualification criteria, as clearly defined in the EOI, are then sent a formal request for proposal (RFP).

The SMME development support services include the following:
  • ESD Gap analysis and training needs analysis
  • Intensive business skills training, coaching and mentorship support
  • Access to Incubation Hub facilities such as hot desk, and meeting rooms or boardrooms
  • Onsite consultations and capacity-building interventions
  • Advice related to other SMME services and support programmes such as application for SMME funding e.g. invoice/purchase order funding, working capital and/or finance for business assets or capital funding
Funding solutions/support
  • Conduct a financial needs analysis and advise on an appropriate funding solution for the business
  • Facilitate funding through our Strategic Funding Partners
Skills development
  • Currently: Culinary Skills
  • Upcoming: jewellery making and sewing skills

Please click on the links below for more information on the two funds.

  • Edge Action Fund

    Supplier Development Funding - This application is for the provision of funding to South Deep host community enterprises (with at least a 2 year track record), who are investment ready and qualify. The funding is purely for purposes of Capital Expenditure (e.g. Equipment, Vehicle) and Working Capital Purposes (excluding Short Term Purchase Order Funding) between R 2 million and R 7 million.
    Apply

  • Profit Share Partners Fund

    Enterprise Development Funding - Aimed at providing short-term capital which provides financial support to South Deep’s host community enterprises with valid and acceptable purchase orders or contracts. (Capital support from R250,000 up to a maximum of R5million per transaction)
    Apply

Required Registration Documentation
  • Valid E-Mail Address
  • CIPC Registration Certificate
  • Certified ID Copy (Copies)
  • Proof of Physical Address (e.g., utility bill)
  • Business Profile/ Business Plan
  • Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
  • Confirmation Letter of Business Bank Account
  • B-BBEE Certificate or EME SWORN Affidavit
  • Industry Certification or License (Copy)
Targeted communities [map]
The CfSD Incubation Hub is located at:

4 Mac Gregor Street, Westonaria

Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Contacts
Telephone: 010 449 2794
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For technical support when using LocalWise contact Lehlohonolo Madibo
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Click here for an explanation of the process to register an Expression of Interest.

Vendor Numbers are only issued once a potential supplier has been awarded business with South Deep, this is not required for registration of Expression of Interests (EOIs).

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