In a landscape where continuous improvement and operational efficiency are not just aspirations but necessities for survival and growth, Productivity SA, in collaboration with the Gauteng Growth Development Agency (GGDA), is thrilled to announce a transformative opportunity for emerging and existing exporters across various sectors. We introduce to you the Exporter Competitiveness Programme (ECP) – a six-month journey designed to elevate your business to new heights of productivity and market readiness.

Elevate Your Business with ECP

The ECP initiative is crafted with the sole objective of promoting continuous operational efficiency through targeted productivity projects. It’s an invitation to embark on a journey of growth, improvement, and competitive edge in the global market. This program is not just about enhancing what you do; it’s about redefining how you do it.

Who Should Join?

The ECP is seeking SMEs that are ready to transform. Your enterprise may be in manufacturing, agriculture, mining, transport, electricity, gas and water, retail, wholesale, or finance – what matters is your readiness to leap. If your business has been operational for at least two years, employs a minimum of five individuals, and has a physical base for its operations, you are the candidate we are looking for.

Why ECP?

The ECP stands on the pillars of practicality and impact. It’s about:

  • Implementing operational efficiency interventions that align with your overarching objectives.
  • Enhancing your management’s decision-making capacity and fostering a motivated workforce.
  • Significantly improving your process efficiency, flexibility, and product/service delivery, ensuring you deliver more for less, every single time.
  • Building your capacity through Lean/Kaizen tools, facilitated by Productivity SA’s expertise.

Cluster Approach: A Collective Leap Forward

Adopting a cluster approach, the ECP brings businesses together based on sectoral similarity or geographical proximity. This model not only allows for shared learning and centralised training but also opens avenues for collaborative growth and support, making the journey towards competitiveness a collective leap forward.

How to Join

Ready to transform? Here’s what you need:

  • Company registration certificate.
  • SARS Export compliance Certificate or report.
  • Certified B-BBEE certificate.
  • Valid tax clearance certificate.
  • Two years’ annual financial statements or management accounts.

Submit your application form, which can be found here, before 15 March 2024 to Mr. Matthews Moatli matthewsm@productivitysa.co.za at Productivity SA. For further information, please direct your enquiries to Ms. Thuto Moruduthutum@ggda.co.za at GGDA. Let’s make your business not just survive but thrive in the competitive export market.

The Path Ahead

The ECP is not just a programme; it’s a partnership for growth. With structured phases that include baseline assessments, capacity building, and continuous improvement projects, your business will not just be ready to face the world; it will stand out in it.

The world is waiting for what you have to offer, and the ECP is here to ensure you deliver it with excellence. Sign up for the Exporter Competitiveness Programme today, and let’s embark on this transformative journey together. Your future in the global market begins now.

For more information and to apply, please follow this link here: Call for applications for PRODUCTIVITY SA AND GAUTENG GROWTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY EXPORTER COMPETITIVENESS PROGRAMME (ECP) INITIATIVE | Productivity SA

Let’s unlock the potential of your business together.