# The Eskom Business Connect Programme is an initiative by the Eskom Development Foundation to support sustainable supplier development. Eskom is bringing together local Micro Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to access business opportunities at Eskom and other large companies in the area and to hear from business experts about new trends.

> This tender closed on 2026-09-16.

- **Reference:** 000000
- **Issuer:** [ESKOM](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-2.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Participation
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-16 17:30 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Participation in the Eskom Business Connect Programme Western Cape Supplier Development Convention for MSMEs, enabling access to Eskom and large-company opportunities and expert insights.** Targeted at Western Cape-based MSMEs; seats are limited to 250 with one representative per MSME and RSVP required.

#### Requirements
- Western Cape-based MSME with RSVP including MSME status and business address
- One representative per MSME only
- In-person attendance at Mossel Bay Town Hall on 15–16 September 2026
- RSVP/confirmation required to secure a seat (first-come, first-served)
- RSVP deadline: 14 September 2026 (see attached invitation)

(see WC SMMEs Invitations _ ESDEF Business Connect.pptx)

#### How to Apply
- RSVP by 14 September 2026; include MSME status and business address (see attachment)
- Event dates/venue: 15–16 September 2026, Mossel Bay Town Hall, 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay
- Submission method: online RSVP via the invitation link
- Documents to submit: RSVP details (MSME status and address)
- Briefing session details: in-person convention at the specified venue
- Where to obtain bid documents: not applicable; this is an invitation event (see attachment)
- Contacts: Choabitl@eskom.co.za; 013-647-9248

(see WC SMMEs Invitations _ ESDEF Business Connect.pptx)

## Description

The Eskom Business Connect Programme is an initiative by the Eskom Development Foundation to support sustainable supplier development. Eskom is bringing together local Micro Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to access business opportunities at Eskom and other large companies in the area and to hear from business experts about new trends.

The Eskom Business Connect Programme is an initiative by the Eskom Development Foundation to support sustainable supplier development. Eskom is bringing together local Micro Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to access business opportunities at Eskom and other large companies in the area and to hear from business experts about new trends.

Conditions: Please note that seats are limited to the first 250\* responses from the Western Cape Province \*One representative per MSME will be admitted, strictly by RSVP confirmation

Briefing Venue: Mossel Bay Town Hall – 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay, WC Province

## Documents

- WC SMMEs Invitations \_ ESDEF Business Connect.pptx..pptx

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