Beverages

The Gauteng government is spending about R164 million on beverages, which is a decent sized market for your business to consider. However, it's worth noting that this market isn't growing, with zero year-on-year growth, so you'll need to compete for existing contracts. The market is relatively crowded, with 36 suppliers already vying for contracts from 8 different government departments. It's also worth keeping in mind that only about 5% of the spend is allocated to black-owned businesses, which could be an opportunity for your organisation if you have a good black economic empowerment programme in place. If I were you, I'd focus on building relationships with the key departments in Gauteng, such as the Department of Education and Health, to get a foothold in this market.