SME & ESD

Enterprise & Supplier Development, Managed End-to-End

Compliant B-BBEE programmes that actually grow suppliers.

We design, run and report on Enterprise and Supplier Development programmes for corporates that want measurable B-BBEE impact — and resilient, capable suppliers in their value chain.

What's included

Detailed offerings.

1

Programme Design & B-BBEE Alignment

Strategy, scoring model and beneficiary criteria aligned to your sector code and transformation targets.

2

Beneficiary Recruitment & Diagnostics

Sourcing, screening and baseline diagnostics so every Rand of contribution is invested in viable, growth-ready SMEs.

3

Business Development Support

Mentorship, financial literacy, compliance, market access and access-to-finance support tailored to each SME.

4

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

Verification-ready reporting packs covering spend, jobs, revenue uplift and B-BBEE evidence for your verification agency.

Measurable outcomes

What success looks like.

  • Maximised ESD points on your B-BBEE scorecard.
  • Audit-ready evidence trails for verification.
  • Measurable revenue and job growth in beneficiary SMEs.
  • A stronger, more transformed supply chain.
Designed for
  • JSE-listed corporates
  • State-owned entities
  • Mid-sized companies on a B-BBEE journey
Format

12-month managed programmes with quarterly reviews · cohort sizes from 10 to 50 SMEs

Get started

Tell us about your team and we'll tailor a programme that fits your scope, timeline and budget.

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Skills Catalyst designs measurable, compliance-ready interventions for organisations across South Africa.