Community and social services

The market for community and social services in Gauteng is worth about R612 thousand, which is a relatively small but focused space. Unfortunately, it's not growing, with zero year-over-year growth, so you'll need to compete for existing contracts. With 91 suppliers already in the mix, it's a fairly crowded field, but there is a strong favour towards black-owned businesses, which receive about 75% of the allocation. The Department of Social Development is the main buyer in this space, so building a relationship with them could be key. If I were you, I'd focus on getting your B-BBEE level in order, particularly if you're a black-owned business, to take advantage of the significant allocation set aside for these organisations.