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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
AUGUST
2016
to property sector
PROPERTY
Property Point has seen almost
100 SMEs participate in its
two-year incubation programme.
Established in 2008, it provides
entrepreneurs operating within South Africa’s
property sector with the necessary skills,
training and personal development they
need to grow their businesses and see them
reach their full potential, compete in the
open market and meet the industry’s supply
chain needs.
Generating over R451-million in procure-
ment opportunities for these SMEs, Property
Point’s programme has assisted these
enterprises in achieving a reported revenue
growth of up to 54,5% and has also been
instrumental in growing these small business
to create over 1 100 jobs so far.
Shawn Theunissen, head of CSR at
Growthpoint Properties and head of Property
Point, says: “We pride ourselves in partnering
with dynamic entrepreneurs, working with
them to grow their SMEs into sustainable
businesses that also have added benefits like
job creation.
“We find the biggest challenge for SMEs
is finding real procurement opportunities,
and so by giving entrepreneurs unprece-
dented access to decision makers in the
industry they serve at the SAPOA Convention,
we’re actually making a real impact in terms
of growth for small businesses,” he says.
Highlighting the passion for enterprise
development of its partners, like Growth-
point and Attacq Limited, Property Point
hopes to give these small businesses greater
insight into the industry and its procurement
opportunities at SAPOA’s annual convention
and property exhibition. And, if all goes well,
they could even match these growing busi-
nesses with opportunities.
Qualified Quantity Surveyor, Thapelo
Tlhapane will be representing his business –
TT Holdings – at the convention. Established
in 2012, the company specialises in Quantity
Surveying, providing a range of services
which include cost planning, advice and
feasibility studies as well as contract admin-
istration and reporting.
Based in Johannesburg, TT Holdings aims
to enhance its base of business skills while
perfecting its craft through participation in
the Property Point programme.
“We’ve just started on the programme,
but I can already see positive changes in my
company. With Property Point’s expertise,
my business has definitely been raised to the
next level. I am looking forward to showing
off some these newly learned skills at the
convention,” says Tlhapane.
Joining Tlhapane will be Rahab Monon-
yane who established her company, Mapitsi
Holdings, in 2012. Mapitsi Holdings offers
landscaping services and garden mainte-
nance, also providing irrigation installation
and maintenance, indoor plant supply and
organic vegetable gardening services.
“We have been blessed with an opportu-
nity to learn and grow and I’m holding on to it
with both hands. I know for sure that the Prop-
erty Point team truly care about my business,
and I’m really looking forward to what the
future has in store,” Mononyane says.
SAPOA’s Convention and Exhibition is
set to bring together a host of significant
national and international property profes-
sionals, all under one roof.
Showcasing contributions from world-
class owners, developers and built environ-
ment professionals who have enhanced the
industry with smarter and more beautiful
buildings, the convention will undoubtedly
provide both Tlhapane and Mononyane with
new insights and opportunities.
“We are excited to be introducing
these two businesses to other likeminded
corporates. We have already proven that
SMEs working through the Property Point
programme are well equipped with the
necessary skills to compete in any environ-
ment, from engaging effectively and iden-
tifying new opportunities for their already
growing businesses, to delivering high quality
products and services.
This is an exciting venture for both
companies, and I look forward to watching
them excel at the convention and after it,”
says Theunissen.
Exposing
ENTREPRENEURS
Property Point, the award-winning enterprise
development initiative founded by Growthpoint
Properties, has opened the door to limitless
opportunities for two SMEs with a sponsorship to
attend the 50
th
annual South African Property Owners
Association (SAPOA) Convention and Property
Exhibition in Sandton later this month.
FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Thapelo Tlhapane owner of TT Holdings.
Rahab Mononyane owner of Mapitsi Holdings.
Shawn Theunissen, head of Property Point and
head of Corporate Social Responsibility for
Growthpoint Properties.
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