• Reference letters:

(1) CASIDRA (18 September 2006)

 To Whom It May Concern: 

This is to confirm that I know John Prinsloo of John Prinsloo and Associates through the tender training workshops at the Mitchell's Plain Red Door.  John Prinsloo and Associates has always been the preferred service provider on tender training by clients.  The feedback that we got from various clients is positive. Not only does his training teach entrepreneurs about tendering, but they also learn about all the procurement policies of the various Departments of Provincial Government and the City of Cape Town. 

The costing structure and software he uses is excellent and informative.  After training the clients normally can fill out the tender documentation themselves and that in my opinion is excellent skills transfer and empowerment. 

John Prinsloo and Associates is currently busy with the 2^nd round basic tender training for Casidra and the Red Door.  As manager of Economic Development and Tourism at Casidra, I am convinced that SMME's are getting the best training.  His knowledge is built on 8 years of tender related experience. 

Yours truly,

 
T Mlonyeni

Manager:  Economic Development and Tourism

Tel: 021 – 863 5000

Fax: 021 - 863 1055   

E-POS / E-MAIL: casidra@mweb.co.za  

http://www.casidra.co.za

 

 

(2)  HUMAN AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (12 June 2006 )

To Whom It May Concern

 Re: Letter of recommendation for John Prinsloo 

John Prinsloo was appointed Tender Advice co- ordinator for the City of Cape Town mid -2000 .This position was held for 3 years .He took the initiative to open satellite offices in marginalised communities ( Langa and Gugulethu) assisting HDI's to register their business with the City and to get them " tender ready" .He has played a major part in assisting small businesses to being awarded tenders .His passion for upliftment of communities and HDI's has influenced many small businesses being successful between April 2005 and May 2006.

The City Of Cape Town allocated and funded vouchers and John was preferred service provider to deliver this service on behalf of the Department of Economic & Human Development (copy attached) and three hundred thousand rand was made available for the project in this manner .The voucher value was R600,00 per consultation for one to two hours . To date five hundred small businesses has benefited in tender related matters John and the City have an excellent relationship for the past 7 years and are highly recommended in assisting Smme in tender relating matters.

Regards 
 

Hilda Oosthuizen

Head: LAED Implementation & Monitoring

Tel: 021 8504088 

fax: 021 9570048 

 

(3) Mitchell's Plain Red Door (05 July 2006)

 To Whom It May Concern 

John Prinsloo, of John Prinsloo & Associates, has been assisting the Red Door very positively for more than three years. He generously offered his services in one niche sector where his services are invaluable. The services his organisation offers include:

• Pre-tender counselling
• Post-tender counselling
• Developing costing templates
• Mentorship
• Basic tender training workshops
• Assistance with completion of tender documents
• Positive guide to costing
• Establishment of tender budgets
• Registration on Western Cape Supplier Database
• New business opportunities
• Guidance of average WC labour rates
• Assistance with confirming to industry requirements

Since being with us, his company has given basic tender training to 274 start-up and existing businesses. In addition, he also consults with Red Door clients on a one-on-one basis twice a week. His organisation has an excellent track record, and is highly recommended.

 

Yours sincerely

Roslyn Sparks

Centre Manager

Reddoor Mitchell's Plain

Tel: (021) 376 2377

Fax: (021) 376 2734

www.capegateway.gov/reddoor

 

Details:

•  City of Cape Town

Head of Local Economic Development: Hilda Oosthuizen – 021-8504088

• Red Door - Mitchell's Plain

Manager: Roslyn Sparks – 021-3762377

• Casidra

Economic Development Sector Manager: Thembi Mlonyeni – 021-8635000

• Seda

Manager:  Mel Butterworth – 021- 9492227