Get direct insight into current and upcoming tenders, contract opportunities and procurement priorities across Public Works and other provincial departments — with Provincial Treasury presenting priority categories and access routes.
Absa ESD unlocks financing by addressing collateral barriers — working capital, PO & invoice funding, agri-business blended finance, asset finance and term loans, backed by enterprise capacity building.
Meet the decision-makers from Provincial Treasury, SCM, Public Works and City of Mbombela — with dedicated networking breaks, a buyer panel and onboarding requirement walkthroughs.
Practical guidance on supplier registration, compliance, cash-flow evidence, pre-lending support, post-loan management and blended finance — from both the Absa credit and SME perspective.
Clear referral pathways across enterprise development partners: SEDFA provincial support, DSBD market access, MEGA funding, SARS taxpayer guidance and an Absa-funded SME success story.
HostAbsa Enterprise Development sponsors the SME Funding & Market Access Day — a Mpumalanga platform that catalyses provincial growth via ESD financing, blended agri-business solutions, the City of Mbombela Mayoral Opening Address, Investment-Ready Suppliers panels and cross-sector buyer market access opportunities delivered with SEDFA, DSBD, MEGA and SARS.
Programme Sponsor for the Mpumalanga Provincial Government Supplier Day. Absa Enterprise Development coordinates the full-day 13-session programme across three pillars — Market Access, Funding Access and Supplier Development — with 100 expected suppliers, 40–60 funding referrals, and the ongoing R287.5m deployment of the R500m MoA Supplier Funding Facility before its April 2027 expiry.
Programme Director for the SME Funding & Market Access Day, facilitating the day on behalf of SEDFA.
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General Manager at the City of Mbombela, delivering the Mayoral Opening Address to set the provincial context for the day.
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Executive for Sectors at Absa Enterprise Development — keynote on overcoming the collateral barrier, integrating SMEs into government supply chains, capacity building and macroeconomic impact.
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Absa specialists and Dumisile Le Roux (MD & Strategist, Big Papi Investments) unpack application criteria, cash-flow evidence, pre-lending support and post-loan management from an SME + blended finance perspective. Panel: Kulani Mafuyeka (Credit Mgr), Tumelo Tlhapi (ED Mgr: Post-Loan), Vusi Shilubane (Area Segment Mgr), Lazarus Selowe (Asset Finance Specialist), Dr Langa Simela (Absa).
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Business Development Manager for Absa AgriBusiness — presenting blended finance solutions tailored for agricultural SMEs and inclusive agri-business models.
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Assistant Manager for Provincial SCM at Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury — sharing procurement plans, priority categories, supplier requirements, policy and access routes.
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Khomotso Molamo (SCM HOD: Public Works), Robert (SCM, Mpumalanga Provincial Government) — moderated by Lerato Sebata, Procurement Expert & CEO (ROI Group) — on procurement categories, standards and onboarding requirements.
See moreCross-partner panel moderated by Lerato Sebata (ROI Group): Mandla Sibiya (Provincial Manager MP, SEDFA), Pertunia Shangase (Deputy Director: Market Access MP, DSBD), Smangele Nkwinika (GM: Funding, MEGA), Rupert Ndhlovu (Lead Taxpayer, SARS) — market access routes, funding support and referral pathways.
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Founder of Project Artour — an Absa-funded entrepreneur sharing the SME Growth Journey, a practical example of accessing funding and growing the business.
See moreHOD at Mpumalanga Provincial Government — closing the programme with confirmed immediate actions, referral responsibilities and follow-up commitments.
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Sign in, enjoy breakfast and start networking.
Luvuyo Jongile
Welcome delegates and outline the day.
Mulaudzi, General Manager, City of Mbombela
Welcome delegates and set the provincial context.
Kgalaletso Tlhoaele, Executive: Sectors, Enterprise Development (Absa)
Overcoming the collateral barrier, integration into government supply chains, comprehensive capacity building, and macroeconomic and social impact.
Kulani Mafuyeka, Credit Manager (Absa)
Tumelo Tlhapi, Enterprise Development Manager: Post-Loan Management (Absa)
Vusi Shilubane, Area Segment Manager (Absa)
Lazarus Selowe, Asset Finance Specialist (Absa)
Dr Langa Simela (Absa)
Moderator: Dumisile Le Roux, MD & Strategist (Big Papi Investments)
Clarify application criteria, cash-flow evidence, pre-lending support and post-loan management, from the SME perspective and blended finance.
Dr Langa Simela, Business Development Manager (Absa AgriBusiness)
Present Absa blended finance solutions for agricultural businesses.
All delegates
Networking and buyer introductions.
Thabile Khathide, Assistant Manager: Provincial SCM (Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury)
Share procurement plans, priority categories, supplier requirements and access routes, including policy and legislation.
Networking & exhibition connections
Facilitate connections among SMEs, buyers, government and funders.
Khomotso Molamo, SCM HOD: Public Works
Robert, SCM, Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Moderator: Lerato Sebata, Procurement Expert & CEO (ROI Group)
Share procurement categories, supplier standards and onboarding requirements.
Mandla Sibiya, Provincial Manager MP (SEDFA)
Pertunia Shangase, Deputy Director: Market Access MP (DSBD)
Smangele Nkwinika, GM: Funding (MEGA)
Rupert Ndhlovu, Lead Taxpayer (SARS)
Moderator: Lerato Sebata, Procurement Expert & CEO (ROI Group)
Explain market access routes, funding support and referral pathways.
Sfeziwe Mkhabela, Founder, Project Artour
An Absa-funded entrepreneur shares a practical example of accessing funding and growing the business.
Shongwe / HOD, Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Confirm immediate actions, referral responsibilities and follow-up commitments.
Note: Programme timings and proposed contributors remain subject to final confirmation.
Join 100 Mpumalanga suppliers at the MPG Supplier Day hosted by Absa Enterprise Development — connect with 6 government departments, unlock the ring-fenced Supplier Funding Facility and accelerate your business growth before the April 2027 deadline.
Tenders and contract opportunities across 6 provincial departments.
Ring-fenced Supplier Funding Facility — working capital, asset & term loans.
Meet Treasury, SCM and department buyers — panel sessions + networking breaks.
Supplier registration, compliance, tender docs and funding application prep.
