Are you ready for big business success - Rio Tinto
RBM is committed to empowering community businesses and positioning them for future success
Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is proud to introduce Asakhe, its Enterprise Development Programme (ED). This initiative is designed to enhance supplier capabilities and empower businesses in host communities – particularly Black women- and youth-owned enterprises – positioning them for future success and growth.
Get the support you need for your business
If you’re an ambitious business owner eager to scale, RBM invites you to apply for a business development programme. Powered by Raizcorp, the programme provides expert one-on-one business coaching, as well as group-based lessons that will equip you with essential skills in the areas of marketing, sales, finance and strategy.
Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your business skills and join a dynamic network of like-minded entrepreneurs – apply today!
Businesses offering the following services are encouraged to apply:
- Civil work
Including: construction, earthworks, building, roadworks, demolition and fencing - Electrical services and Installation
Including: overheard lines, cabling, mcc switchboard maintenance, lightning & earthing protection, process control systems & instrumentation, transformers installation & maintenance, generators installation & maintenance. - Mechanical work
Including: structures refurbishment, fabrications and installations, HDPE and steel piping, plating & water systems, rigging services, scaffolding and structural steel and corrosion protection. - Fire and emergency responses
Including: fire systems and emergency responses team - Industrial cleaning & waste management
Including: industrial waste management and removal (including hydrocarbons, scrap metal & sewage), supply of portable toilets and high-pressure cleaning. - Logistics
Including: heavy mobile equipment (HME) and warehousing.
What are the minimum criteria to apply?
- You must be a South African citizen over the age of 18Â
- Your business must be 100% or black ownedÂ
- You must be active in your business full timeÂ
- You must have access to a cellphone, a computer and an email address
- You must be responsible for your own transportÂ
- You must reside in one of the following areas:Â Â
- KwaMbonambi
- KwaSokhulu
- kwaMkhwanazi
- KwaDube
Are there programme-specific criteria?
Yes. In addition to the minimum requirements, your business must also meet the following:Â
- Business size: You must be either:Â
- An Exempted Micro-Enterprise (EME) with annual revenue of R10 million or less, ORÂ
- A Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE) with annual revenue between R10 million and R50 millionÂ
- Company must be registered and in operation for at least 2 yearsÂ
- Compliance documents: You must have a valid B-BBEE certificateÂ
- Community requirement: You must have a valid letter from your Traditional CouncilÂ
Ts&Cs apply.
Registration Currently Closed
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. At this time, our registration is closed. Please check back later for future opportunities.
We appreciate your patience and look forward to working with you in the future. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
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