Our Development Approach
Sasol Enterprise and Supplier Development takes a structured, targeted approach to building capable businesses, strengthening supplier readiness and broadening economic participation.
Through development support, market access, strategic partnerships, and inclusive interventions, we help qualifying SMEs grow sustainably and contribute to stronger local economies.
Creating long-term value.
Our approach combines capability building, development funding, market access and strategic partnerships to strengthen competitiveness, improve participation and create lasting value for SMEs, communities and industry.
Support
Find, connect, and develop new small suppliers.
Include
Embrace smaller suppliers and drive supply chain integration.
Transform
Drive empowerment within the supplier base.
Development Support Intervention Pillars
Our interventions are tailored to the development needs of qualifying SMEs and focus on the capabilities required for sustainable growth.
Access to Markets
Get access to sponsored masterclasses and industry events and exhibitions relevant to your SME Industry in South Africa, marketing strategy development and marketing tools (including websites, banners, and brochures), pitch training, and SME tender training.
Business and Leadership Support
Including business strategy development, personal entrepreneurial development, one-on-one diagnostics and mentorship, business financial coaching, and wellbeing support.
Technical Capability Building
We strengthen technical excellence through technical training and mentorship, sponsored industry specific certifications, and training on quality and safety management systems.
Access to Business Infrastructure
We provide access to incubation hubs (including Sasolburg Incubator and Secunda Business Centre and Wormhub workspaces), industry and business service software (such as CAD and Sage), hot desks, printers, wi-fi, and business shared services support (such as accounting and marketing).
Access to our Partnership Network
Connect with trusted development partners who contribute specialist expertise and capability-building support.
Access to Finance
Unlock growth and enterprise development through tailored funding and investment solutions.
Building resilient enterprises and supply chains.
Our work is designed to create shared value by developing capable enterprises, strengthening supplier participation and fostering long-term resilience across the value chains and communities in which we operate.
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Identify SMEs
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Access Needs
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Develop Capability
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Access Support
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Strengthen Readiness
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Access Opportunities
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Grow and Sustain
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Create Jobs and Value
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