Company Profile

Introduction

This document provides a profile of the company, Makwande Connekshin.

Meaning

Makwande is a Nguni word meaning “let there be growth”.

The company

Makwande Connekshin is a 100% black female owned business that was registered in February 2004.

Location

Set in Makwande Village, below the foot of the spectacular Magaliesberg Mountain in Mamelodi (East of Pretoria), overlooking HM Pitje Soccer Stadium and the rest of Mamelodi. This village stands as a proud representative of the hospitality industry and excellent service to our customers is our number one priority.

Background

Inspired by our parents’ entrepreneurial flair and hard working, Makwande Connekshin is all about proving professional services to its customers.

Vision

To excel in everything we do.

Values

Service excellence

Quality

Integrity

Professional

Approachable

Service offerings

Corporate Communication

PR solutions

Marketing solutions

Event management

Hospitality management

Corporate gifts

Corporate gifts and promotional items

Management consulting

Project management

Training

Domestic/cleaning services

Environmental, Health and Safety services

Clients and services rendered

Dr. Oscar Mashishi – Installation and maintenance of 2 dental softwares, Medsolve 2000 and Elixir

Eskom – project communication of SAP HR implementation

Department of Land Affairs – audit of various provincial departments

SITA – corporate communication

Department of Public Service Administration – communication of Crime Prevention International Conference

Transnet Freight Rail – project communication of SAP P2P implementation

Transnet Rail Engineering - project communication of SAP Content Bureau

Transnet National Ports Authority - project communication of SAP Content Bureau

Transnet Port Terminals - project communication of SAP Content Bureau

Corporate Social Responsibility

Initiate and facilitate annual women’s day events for the women of Mamelodi (2006, 2007 & 2008)

2006 Women’s Day event @ Mamelodi for 200 guests and 16 sponsors
2007 Women’s Day event @ Mamelodi for 400 guests and 18 sponsors
2008 Women’s Day event @ Mamelodi for 250 guests and 16 sponsors

Co-ordinating a career workshop on 1 March 2008 for grades 2 in Mamelodi in collaboration with WIPHOLD, Verizon Business and QUEST

Provide financial assistance to those in need

2008 - sponsored a woman to further her studies

Provide sports development clinics

seven-a-side soccer tournament for 16 clubs

Corporate Sponsors

American Express

City of Tshwane

Mamelodi Sundowns F.C

Associated Magazines

Mangwanani SPA – Bashewa

Wiphold

VIGANO

Local Business

Dr. Oscar Mashishi

Dr. Sam Phalafala

Dr. Moses Sekhoela

Jabu’s Auto Spares

Jack Budhah @ Mams

Lerang Consulting

Mminele & Associates

Siyayenza Communications & Events