Anglo American Zimele Mototolo- Hub Empowers Host Community Suppliers with Tender Training

Anglo American Zimele Mototolo-Business Hub Empowers Host Community Suppliers with Tender Training

By Thulane Madalane 

Burgesfort:In an endeavor to uplift and support local Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs) within their host communities, Anglo American Zimele Mototolo Business-Hub has launched a Tender Training program, aiming to enhance the quality of tender submissions for Anglo American contracts. This initiative is set to provide host community suppliers from  these  villages Ga Phasha, Ngwaabe, Ga Mampuru, Tukakgomo, Longtill and others with the necessary tools and knowledge to seize tender opportunities available at Anglo American. This  training was attended by thirty five SMMEs at Thaba Moshate Hotel and Convention in Burgesfort over a period of two days.

In collaboration with Caliba Group, a renowned procurement advisory firm, Anglo American Zimele Mototolo Business-Hub has rolled out a comprehensive training program that encompasses all aspects of the tendering process, negotiation techniques, and contracting. As part of the training, participants are also provided with a practical example of how to tender not only limited to only in  Anglo American but with other Mines and government as well, this will allow them to gain hands-on experience and a better understanding of what is required.

The program, currently being implemented across Anglo American, focuses on host community suppliers that are serviced by Zimele. By offering this Tender Training to the suppliers, Anglo American Zimele strives to equip them with the necessary skills to submit competitive bids and improve their chances of securing contracts elsewhere in the country.

Recognizing the immense potential and innovative ideas that exist within host communities, Anglo American Zimele Mototolo Business-Hub is committed to fostering an environment where local businesses can thrive and establish sustainable relationships with some of the world’s largest mining companies.

The  Training  Consultant from  Caliba Group, Masego Khutsoane, expressed her enthusiasm for the program, stating, “We firmly believe in the development and empowerment of local SMMEs. By offering Tender Training, we are providing our host community suppliers with the essential knowledge and tools to succeed in securing contracts, thereby contributing to the growth and prosperity of their businesses,” She said.

Caliba Group, a specialist procurement advisory firm, brings its extensive expertise in tendering and contracting to the table. Their valuable industry insights will undoubtedly enable local suppliers to enhance their proposals and present their capabilities convincingly, creating a more level playing field for all potential contractors.

This collaborative effort between Anglo American Zimele Mototolo- Business Hub and Caliba Group illustrates a strong commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth within host communities. By empowering SMMEs through training opportunities like these, Anglo American Zimele Mototolo- Business Hub is igniting a spark of possibility and growth, helping suppliers evolve into more competitive entities in the industry.

Through this meaningful initiative, Anglo American Zimele Mototolo- Business Hub hopes to cultivate an ecosystem where local suppliers can thrive and contribute to the overall economic development of their communities. The Tender Training program serves as yet another testament to the company’s dedication to sustainable development and fostering lasting relationships with its host community stakeholders.

Sali Mafokwane one of the beneficiaries of this training program expressed gratitude to Anglo American Zimele Mototolo- Business Hub and Caliba Group for providing a platform for host community suppliers to learn about the  nitty-gritties of tendering and the costing part of it,”am actually ecstatic about this ground-breaking training that has not only served as an eye opener for us  but it also helped me and my colleagues to understand the costing part of tendering.” concluded Mafokwane.