Growthpoint Properties has not just set a benchmark in the development of top-drawer property in different categories it seems, but also playing a central role in South Africa’s economic transformation, Transform SA Online gathers.
The JSE listed company’s business incubation programme, Property Point, has made a milestone since its establishment in 2008. To date, 96 businesses have successfully participated in the two-year programme, enabling them to generate over R398 million in procurement opportunities.
Property Point has made considerable progress in enterprise and supplier development, best illustrated through the creation of 1141 jobs, while empowering 2,500 people with best business practices.
Commenting on the impact Property Point has had so far, Shawn Theunissen, head of Property Point and head of Corporate Social Responsibility for Growthpoint Properties, says: “Property Point is here to support small business. We truly want to uplift and transform.”
Meanwhile, as part of its next application window for entrepreneurs, Property Point is inviting applications from entrepreneurs working in the property industry to join its business incubation programme.
Specifically, Property Point is looking for motivated individuals running SMEs that specialise in areas like electrical work, hygiene services, plumbing, landscaping, pest control, air-conditioning, fire protection services, security, waterproofing and painting.
Applications for this session of Property Point intake close on Thursday, 15 October 2015.
