Partner | 14 July 2023
The Microsoft Emerging Partner Programme is an Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) B-BBBEE initiative by Microsoft South Africa that supports the development of 100% Black-Owned SMMEs (Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises) in the ICT industry in South Africa.
This programme aims to identify, recruit, and nurture emerging partners in the Microsoft partner ecosystem.
Whether you build apps or deliver IT services, this programme offers a great opportunity for you to take your small ICT business to the next level.
Building a better South Africa
The Microsoft Emerging Partner Programme is focused on offering skills development and building commercial capabilities of its 100% black-owned ICT SMME partners.
The programme does this through:
Instructor-led technical skills training
Exam vouchers for Microsoft Certifications
Business Development training, mentoring, and coaching
Adoption and Change Management certification programme
Funding of Microsoft workloads (subject to budget availability and Scope approval)
The programme also supports SMMEs to attain Solutions Area Designations. Designations differentiate your business by demonstrating your organisations capabilities in your chosen area of business, with easily identifiable badging.
Find out more about Microsoft’s Solutions Area Designations here: Microsoft Cloud Partner Program
There are six different Solutions Area Designations, and the Emerging Partner Programme will help participating SMMEs attain up to two designations over a period of 24 months.
How to apply
To participate in the Microsoft Emerging Partner Programme, your company must be a 100% black-owned Exempted Micro Enterprise or Qualifying Small Enterprise (with a turnover below R50 million).
The owner must have five years of IT experience, and the business must be operational for at least two years.
A valid B-BBEE ICT Affidavit, CIPC registration certificate, and SARS Tax Pin letter are also required to apply to this programme.
Recruitment for the Microsoft Emerging Partner Programme ends on 21 July 2023 – so sign up now to take advantage of its powerful benefits.
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