The instability of South Africa’s power supply has posed significant challenges for small businesses, causing operational disruptions, financial losses, and reduced competitiveness. Many SMEs lack the capital to invest in alternative energy solutions, leaving them particularly vulnerable during power outages
The Sasol Siyakha Solar Energy Support Programme is an innovative supplier development initiative that provides SMEs with fully funded solar energy systems tailored to their operational needs. By integrating renewable energy infrastructure directly into small business operations, the programme simultaneously drives sustainability and competitiveness. Participating SMEs benefit from reduced energy costs, reliable power supply, and the ability to reinvest savings into growth and job creation, accelerating inclusive, clean energy adoption within Sasol’s supplier ecosystem.
This initiative forms part of Sasol’s Energy Security Response for Business Continuity, ensuring that small businesses can mitigate the impact of high energy costs, power interruptions, and enhance operational resilience.
Through the Siyakha Trust, this initiative will provide fully funded solar energy solutions to selected Sasol suppliers, enabling them to transition to a reliable, cost-efficient, and sustainable energy source to support strengthened competitiveness and business resilience.
Umvemvane Trading Enterprise
Location: Secunda
Industry/Business Description: Manufacturer of heat-treated wooden pallets, crates, and bases
Installed Capacity: 80kW
Engineered Gears
Location: Benoni
Industry/Business Description: Precision gear manufacturing and engineering components
Installed Capacity: 80kW
Indalo Yami
Location: Sasolburg
Industry/Business Description: Waste management & recycling services
Installed Capacity: 10kW
Ewaste Africa
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Industry/Business Description: E-waste recycling and environmental services
Installed Capacity: 60kW
Pulse Control Systems
Location: Durban
Industry/Business Description: Process control and electrical system manufacturing
Installed Capacity: 20kW
Lesedi Scientific
Location: Sedibeng
Industry/Business Description: Scientific and laboratory equipment supply services
Installed Capacity: 20kW
Sasol Siyakha Enterprise and Supplier Development Trust is a registered credit provider in terms of the National Credit Act, registration number: NCRCP8655