After a string of workshops were held across Ekurhuleni relating to the metro’s new Preferential Procurement Regulations of 2022, small, medium and micro enterprises (SMME) can now access three help desks to streamline the tender process.
“The new regulatory framework, which came into effect at the beginning of the year, replaces the 2017 regulations,” said Zweli Dlamini, the spokesperson for the CoE.
“This guides the city’s supply chain management processes when sourcing goods and services from suppliers.”
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He said the intervention would assist SMMEs to register and become part of the supplier database, complete tender forms, and navigate the new regulations.
“Interactions through the workshops held in March explained how the help desks, which are available in Thembisa, Benoni and Germiston, will function, thus making the tender process hassle-free,” said Dlamini.
“The help desks will be managed by teams of professionals from the procurement office, who are ready to assist business owners with any queries that may arise.”
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Help desks are now open at these metro offices:
• Thembisa Business Park, 871 Thami Mnyele Drive, or email Thomas Fothane at lesetja.fothane@ekurhuleni.gov.za
• Benoni Customer Care Centre, Corner Tom Jones Street and Elston Avenue, or email Livhuwani Gefane at livhuwani.gafane@ekurhuleni.gov.za
• Germiston CPO, 5 Junction Road, or email Alungile Mavuso on alungile.mavuso@ekurhuleni.gov.za
