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Managing Enterprise Development Contracts. Kgomotso B Sekgobela Group Executive - Business Development. 1. THE BR GROUP. 2. OUR PHILOSOPHY. A Developing Economy South Africa The Role of S&E Contractors Challenges. 3. A DEVELOPING ECONOMY.
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Managing Enterprise Development Contracts Kgomotso B Sekgobela Group Executive - Business Development 1
OUR PHILOSOPHY • A Developing Economy • South Africa • The Role of S&E Contractors • Challenges 3
A DEVELOPING ECONOMY • all citizens to enjoy a freeand healthy life in a safe environment • social or business activity resulting in rapid growth and industrialization • an abundance of natural resources and robust financial, legal, communications and transport sectors 4
SOUTH AFRICA • Cape Town harbour expansion, a catalyst for long term growth, investment and efficiencies in the Western Cape region • Government’s infrastructure upgrade plan - R846 Billion • South Africa's newgrowth path, aims to address unemployment, inequality and poverty by unlocking employment opportunities in South Africa's private sector (DBSA) • R9-billionJobs Fund, to help the government create 150 000 jobs over the next three years 5
THE ROLE OF S&E CONTRACTORS • Redistribution ofwealth, income and opportunities, by being economic empowerment vehicles for previously disadvantaged people • Job creation, S&E contribute about half of the total employment • Improving innovation & competitiveness, S&E are smaller and can react quicker to change 6
CHALLENGES • Opportunities information • Engage Large Contractors & Government • ED Initiatives • Data-base registration • Technical know-how • Professionalism • Mentorship • advice on tender procedures • Skills sharing • Manage Sustainability • Seek new business during busy times • Cash savings for rough times • Re-invest in the business 7
"No single person can liberate a country. You can only liberate a country if you act as a collective." Nelson Mandela 8