Hardware

The hardware market in Gauteng is a substantial one, with about R8.6 million in total spend recorded. It's worth noting that this market isn't growing, with zero year-on-year growth, so you'll need to be competitive to win contracts. With 74 suppliers already in the mix, it's a fairly crowded space, and you'll be dealing with a range of departments, including 8 different government departments. To give yourself a better chance of success, consider the importance of your B-BBEE level, as a significant portion of the allocation is set aside for black-owned, women-owned, and youth-owned businesses, with over 70% going to black-owned businesses. To get started, take a close look at your organisation's B-BBEE status and see where you can improve it to make your business more attractive to these government departments.