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RFI: ERP Systems Solution For SIOC-CDT

RFI: ERP Systems Solution For SIOC-CDT

Request for Information (RFI). Call for submission of Information for an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system solution required by SIOC Community Development Trust Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Advert RFI: ERP System

RFI: ERP Systems Solution For SIOC-CDT

Request for Information (RFI). Call for submission of Information for an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system solution required by SIOC Community Development Trust Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Advert RFI: ERP System

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October 2025 Newsletter

October 2025 Newsletter

Across our beneficiary communities, we continue to witness inspiring acts of collaboration, innovation, and resilience values that lie at the heart of the SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT).   3Q Newsletter 2025

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About SIOC-CDT

The Sishen Iron Ore Company-Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) was established in 2006 by Kumba Iron Ore Limited to invest in the development of the communities in which the company operates. The Trust focuses primarily on beneficiary communities adjacent to the Sishen Iron Ore Company’s (SIOC) mining activities in the Northern Cape and Limpopo and has invested significantly in community development projects aimed at ensuring sustainability beyond mining operations.

SIOC-CDT has substantiated its stated intention of “defining ourselves through actions not our words” by investing over R1-billion in socio-economic and community development projects in the beneficiary communities.

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Community Development Strategy

We are inclusive and transparent in decision-making and as such we believe in taking our stakeholders along when making critical decisions. In consultation with the beneficiary communities and all stakeholders, it was decided that the focus areas should be education and skills development, enterprise development and social welfare. This is to ensure that all community development projects provide sustainable socio-economic value.

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Beneficiary Communities

Our beneficiary communities are located in some of the most underdeveloped regions of South Africa. They range from urban through to rural settlements with vast distances between each location. This creates an opportunity for organisations such as SIOC-CDT to contribute towards sustainable development that will ultimately result in the upliftment of these communities.

2026 BURSARY FUND

SIOC Community Development Trust invites learners and students to apply for 2026 bursary funding for post-matric studies. Applications can be submitted manually by downloading the application form below or online via the following link:...
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Beneficiary Communities Discretionary Fund

Beneficiary Communities Discretionary Fund SIOC-CDT is allocating Funds for small but impactful community initiatives that fall outside the main focus areas of Education, Health, and Enterprise Development.  
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SIOC-CDT FLOOD RELIEF FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY RECENT ADVERSE WEATHER IN SEVEN MILES, GA-SEGONYANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

SIOC-CDT FLOOD RELIEF FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY RECENT ADVERSE WEATHER IN SEVEN MILES, GA-SEGONYANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY. Press Release - Ga-Segonyana Floods Relief
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Annual School Uniform Drive Programme

About the programme The Annual School Uniform Drive Programme is an extension of the initial School Shoes project, one of the Trust’s Kanako Social Responsibility flagship programmes. For many children, it has become evident that those who can’t afford school shoes,...
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GROWTH FUND

Introduction Many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Northern Cape and Limpopo face significant challenges accessing funding, market opportunities, and essential business development support. Without these resources, SMEs struggle to scale, create jobs, and...
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THABAZIMBI BUSINESS HUB

Introduction Many local entrepreneurs and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) within the Thabazimbi area face significant challenges, including limited access to essential business resources, market linkages, and comprehensive support services. Many businesses...
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“KE BOTLHOKWA” MENTAL HEALTH (PROGRAMME)

Introduction Mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, are prevalent in SIOC-CDT’s beneficiary communities. These issues are exacerbated by limited access to mental health services, stigma, and gaps in psychosocial support,...
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CAPACITY BUILDING (FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES)

Introduction People with disabilities in the Thabazimbi Sub-District and Northern Cape communities face significant challenges, including limited access to employment opportunities, insufficient support systems, and skill gaps that hinder their participation in...
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YOUTH CENTRE PROGRAMME

Introduction The youth of the Northern Cape and Limpopo face significant socio-economic challenges, including high unemployment rates, limited educational opportunities, and inadequate access to essential support services. Many young people lack the resources and...
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SCHOOLS CONNECTIVITY PILOT PROJECT

Introduction Many rural schools in SIOC-CDT’s beneficiary communities, particularly in Ga-Segonyana, Gamagara, and Thabazimbi, face limited or non-existent internet connectivity. This lack of reliable internet access prevents students and teachers from fully...
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Our SMME Portal

Portal is intended for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) who can participate in procurement and support opportunities in the SIOC-CDT and partner ecosystem. These opportunities are both public and private sector initiatives with national scope.

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Corporate Governance

Governance of the Trust is undertaken via well-developed structures and processes that flow from, and to, the Board of Trustees. The Board is responsible for governance of the Trust but has, in line with principles of good corporate governance, delegated some powers to committees which have been mandated to focus on specific areas of the Board’s mandate.

Stakeholder Relations

SIOC-CDT is committed to building healthy and trustworthy relationships. We prioritise stakeholder relations as a primary focus area. Stakeholder relations in SIOC-CDT consists of engagement platforms and dialogue with beneficiary communities which ultimately determines the implementation of projects with identified focus areas.

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SIOC-CDT's primary goal is to implement sustainable socio-economic initiatives through partnering with key stakeholders to ensure that beneficiary communities have sustainable income and are empowered to thrive beyond the lifespan of the mine.

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