Login or create an account to submit your ESD Application
Please login or create an account to submit your application.
You may download the application forms now (see below)
Invitation to apply
If you are an EME or QSE company and meet the criteria in section 3 below submit your application to participate before midnight on 18 March 2026.
You will need to submit the following documents in PDF format
-
Registration form (Click to download blank version for completion)
Download and complete the form. Save it in PDF and upload below. -
Agreement form (Click to download blank version for completion)
Download and complete the form. Save it in PDF and upload below. - ID document of the participant
- Company registration document
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
1. Purpose of Programme
The purpose of the online programme is to facilitate training and development initiatives for PURCO SA and Member suppliers on the basic disciplines of business such as marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business management etc.
2. Date and Time of Programme
The online training will take place over two (2) days on 25-26 March 2026.
3. Criteria for the selection of suppliers
In order to be considered, suppliers must be black owned Exempted Micro Enterprises (EME) or Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSE) in terms of the B-BBEE Act.
The following criteria will be used to identify suppliers:
1. EME with 51% and more black ownership, Revenue of less than R10 million pa.
2. QSE with 51% and more black ownership. Revenue less than R50 million pa.
4. Costs
The online training will be provided at no cost to the supplier, however, it is the Supplier’s responsibility to ensure that they have a secure internet connection in order to participate in the training. PURCO SA will not cover any data related costs.