Cleaning and janitorial services

The market for cleaning and janitorial services in the Western Cape is worth about R52 million, which is a decent size. Unfortunately, it's not growing, with zero year-on-year growth, so you'll need to compete for a share of the existing market. With 111 suppliers already in the mix, it's a fairly crowded space, and you'll need to stand out to get noticed by the 8 departments that do the buying. It's also worth noting that the government is favouring businesses with strong black economic empowerment credentials, with over 81% of the allocation going to black-owned businesses. If I were you, I'd make sure your organisation has a solid black economic empowerment programme in place to increase your chances of winning contracts in this market.