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SECOB has the following objectives:

We protect business interest, formulate business’s viewpoint on key issues, influence the business environment constructively and promote the private enterprise system.

We are the largest Chamber in Ekurhuleni with an apolitical interest in business welfare. SECOB protects the interest of our members at local and regional levels.
We are affiliated to SACCI to unify the voice of business.

WHAT DO WE DO?

We are the largest Chamber in Ekurhuleni with an apolitical interest in business welfare. SECOB protects the interest of our members at local and regional levels.

We are affiliated to SACCI to unify the voice of business.

SECOB assist with assessment for BEE. We voice your problems and concerns with EMM and we facilitate business linkages. The Business Linkage Centre(BLC) is moulding a new

generation of entrepreneurs. We provide training in business skills. Put your name on our Trade Mission list and we will inform you of visiting Trade delegations. Get your CoO stamped with us for exports. If you need any information regarding a certain business type or want to promote your own, feel free to contact us. Developing a new skill? Do you know enough to grow your own business? We offer regular workshops to assist you.

SECOB represents our member’s interest across a range of sectors, including manufacturing, retail, services from SMMe’s to the captains of different industries. We believe in business unity and we pride ourselves on healthy stakeholder relations with government, on national level through SACCI and at provincial and local level where we serve on a number of committees! We promote economic growth and unlock the economic development of our region.

We add value to the businesses of our members through an active program of networking. We’re affiliated to the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry(SACCI) and therefore automatically form part of Chambers of South Africa(CHAMSA) and our affiliation to the International chambers of commerce(ICC). This opens up the world to our members. Join us to extend your influence. We are members of the Ekurhuleni Tourism Forum for the prime purpose of promoting business tourism in our area.

We encourage interaction among members and initiate and encourage new business ventures. All training and upliftment programs are supported. SECOB finds itself participating at all levels and areas of development. The more businesses that participate in endeavors of the Chamber, the stronger the voice of business.

SECOB is a non-profit organization with voluntary membership and as such relies on subscriptions to pay its way. We are dedicated to the success of all members. Information is available on current economic and trade conditions, government controls and trade statistics. Involvement and participation leads to collection action, resulting in economic progress and prosperity. Through participation Chamber members become proficient in meeting procedures, chairmanship, reporting and public speaking.

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We have a solid committee structure in place that looks after your needs.
The committees are:

Enterprise Development

Assisting small business in development

		Committee Member - Short Profile: Vernon is a founder and Director of Dinotshi Consultancy (Pty) Ltd (www.dinotshi.co.za). He has vast background experience in Organisational Development (20 years - City of Joburg). For the last six years, Vernon has been assisting with the development and implementation of Enterprise Development programs for various clients including the (CoJ) Department of Economic Development and SATS (South African Transportation Solutions). He is registered with SAQA as both an Assessor and a Moderator. Vernon authored the content of the training course provided by the Sunday Times known as: “It’s My
Tender”. He is a senior lecturer at The College of Production Technology specialising in Operations Management. Contact Vernon Fisher @ 082-324-3360 / dinotsh1@telkomsa.net

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Safety, Health and Environment

The importance of conforming with environmental frameworks, Air Quality Management and Safety of the worker.

		Committee Member - Short Profile: Rosa currently provides a variety of Health, Safety and Environmental management services to companies that contract to major organizations such as ESKOM and Transnet. She holds a National Diploma (Safety Management) and numerous certificates relating to the above including HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.) Rosa previously specialised in Health and Safety issues within water management including purification at the City of Joburg (15 years). In addition, Rosa consults to COFESA and lectures (part time) for The College of Production Technology.
Contact Ms J. M. Boshoff (Rosa) @ 082-550-8729 / rosa.dinotshi@telkomsa.net

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Human Resources and Development

Focuses on the ecological dimension of development. It is not about the protection of nature only. Improved living and working conditions, enhanced awareness of environmental issues, strengthening culture values and more jobs.

		Committee Member - Short Profile: For over 15 years, Ridwana has worked extensively in the non-profit and corporate sectors in diverse fields such as sustainable development, conflict management, womens empowerment and transformation. Ridwana, also being a Director of Being a Wo-man Development Practitioners, an organisation she started that facilitates personal development through peak-performance coaching, and woman's empowerment activities, that aims at facilitating interaction between international organisations involved in the empowerment of women. Ridwana currently sits on the Board of an NPO, Twenty30, which aims to enable change in our Country by encouraging and developing a culture of skills
volunteerism in education in South Africa. Ridwana is currently an Executive Member of ABVA's Board, in charge of the PR & Communications Portfolio, and participates in the ABVA and the dti Joint Technical Committee (JTC) on B-BBEE.

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Good Governance & Leadership

Chambers have developed a Manifesto against Corruption. SACCI participated in the codes of Ethics associated with King Report (1994) and continues to participate in the National Anti-corruption forum. Keeps members updated as to the King 3 report and new Companies Act

		Committee Member: Jakes Fennie
Email me @ tramontana@mweb.co.za

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SMME's

Develop environment conducive for SMME's
Identify policies that present opportunities for SMME's
Addressing challenges facing SMME's

		Committee Member - Short Profile: My name is Dhaven Kisten. I was born and grew up in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal. I completed my matric in 1987 and proceeded to completed a BComm (law) degree through the then University of Durban Westville. In 2000 I completed a University Diploma in Management Advancement (MAP) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) in 2001. I am currently busy with the final year of my MBA studies, in the process of doing my research to complete my
dissertation. During the course of my MBA studies, SMME’s had become a passion of mine as I am of the firm belief that SMME’s are in a position to assist with the alleviation of unemployment, thus leading to an alleviation of poverty and even crime in South Africa. Email me @ dhavenk@vodamail.co.za

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Women in Business

To assist women in reaching their potential in business, to share experiences that could be problem or solution, to increase the opportunities for women-in-business.

Become part of vibrant, passionate community of businesswomen. Grow your business by grabbing the opportunity to be mentored to change your thinking about business and your position in business. Hone your professional skills and become of networks where you gain experience and expertise.

		Committee Member: Ronel Vermeulen
Email me @ ronel@payitforward.co.za

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Youth Desk

This is a forum to encourage and inspire the young generation with the hope of developing a more influential and informed network of entrepreneurs.

In a time of economic instability, it is vital that you have the opportunity to start up their own business through the establishment of life skills programmes as well as "getting yourself a job" - training. Young people can escape poverty and economic development can continue.

There is too little information about the specific needs, demands and potential of poor communities and young people who enter the job market. Building capacity of emerging entrepreneurs, self-organisation, networking and interaction between business and young people.

		Committee Member: Lauren Duncan
Email me @ lauren.angelproductions@gmail.com

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BBBEE

Effective implementation of the objectives. Unlocking shareholder value. Strategic insights and practical implementation as well of benefits of implementing BBBEE in the company.

		Committee Member - Short Profile: Pansy Morapedi is the BEE Technical Director for Honeycomb BEE Ratings. Pansy has over 7 years working experience across a diverse array of industries. Her career started out in Executive Recruitment and moved to BEE consulting as well as Human Resources. Her involvement in BEE has included working with different size enterprises and assisting them with reaching their BEE and transformation goals. Other involvement in the BEE sphere included assisting construction sector companies with their involvement in Public Private Partnerships. Pansy will manage the BEE verification analysts at Honeycomb. She is a
woman that always excels at what she does and is strongly committed to empowering her team members to do the same. Email me @ pansy@honeycomb-bee.co.za

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Tourism and Travel

One of the fastest growing industries in South Africa the evidence lies in the positive impact experienced in the accommodation sector Ekurhuleni is the growthpoint in Gauteng. At this forum we share tourism opportunities with you.

		Committee Member: Gloria Mothibe
Email me @ gloria@mgmtraining.co.za

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Procurement and Tender Advice

A discussion forum on the latest trends and the future of procurement. The completion of tenders and advice on the completion of tender forms. This forum provides an excellent opportunity to procure locally and make use of suppliers in Ekurhuleni.

World wide there is a growing awareness of the strategic importance of efficient and effective procurement objectives. Those enterprises with the ability to take advantage of new opportunities or increased procurement effectiveness and efficiency will maintain a competitive edge over their rivals. However, changes for the benefit of the organisation - and supply management standards within the purchasing community.

		Committee Member: Vijie Hurribance
Email me @ vijie@ukhamba.co.za

SECOB as a Company

·	Has access to information locally and nationally.
·	Promotes networking among members and non-members.
·	Gives support and solutions to business, by evaluating the needs of our members and their businesses.



·	Conducts business with the utmost professionalism.
·	Services small and medium businesses
·	Regular golf days that provide networking opportunities
·	Gives regular, useful information and create opportunities to improve their business skills



·	Has a website that is informative, relevant and interesting
·	Makes use of referrals from our members - doing business in Ekurhuleni
·	Perceives Tourism information and ideas for 2010 soccer as very important
·	Recognition of achievements by our members

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