Background
Dlumani Business Enterprise was established and registered in 2002. The firm is a construction and brick manufacturing entity specializing in the manufacturing of various types of projects as per the requirement of public and private clientele. The company offers a wide range of services but its main focus is invested in the manufacturing of various types of bricks and aggregates. The company has been and still remain a loyal servant to customers in the supply of bricks and aggregates. Dlumani lives up to its motto and policy imperative “Pushing back the frontiers of poverty”. by providing sustainable jobs and skills transfer for previously disadvantages people more especially to women and youth. The company has to date supplied more than ten millions quantities of bricks to RDP housing and sanitation projects throughout Limpopo Province.
Dlumani has its offices in Ka-Dzumeri Village stand no 37 that’s 500 meters away from Molototsi river on the R529 road and another one is at Dzingidzingi Village stand no 667 Cnr R81 and R578. Work has also started to open a branch at stand number 7E, Nyakelani Street, Selwane Village.
The company focusses in the manufacturing of various products which includes Stock bricks, Maxi bricks, Blocks, Industrial and Domestic Pavers, Aggregates and Premix Concrete. We are currently operating with an RE 600 Semi-Automatic Machine (Pan Mixers South Africa Products) which has the capacity of 17000 stock bricks and 8000 maxi bricks per eight hours shift in the main.
The company is currently having forty four workers that have been delegated duties in different sections which includes Reception, Admin, Workshop, Labor, Drivers and Plant Operators. Dlumani commit itself to business excellence however that does not preclude it from its commitment to skills transfer through a training of its workers and that is achieved through developing operators for various plant which includes Brick Plant, Crusher Machine, TLB’s, Front End Loader, Forklift, Tipper Trucks, Computer Skills etc.
Dlumani Business Enterprise collaborate with specialized fields when the need arises on any projects for its successful execution. We work with but not limited to geologists, surveyors and environmental scientists from inception to the conclusion of projects. Dlumani Business Enterprise pride itself in its many plants that include amongst others tipper trucks, crane trucks, TLB’s, front end loader, water tanker, crusher plant, ready mix trucks, batch plant and many more which makes it easier for the company to deliver any given project in a quick and efficient manner.
Vision
- Provide services that will continue to deliver satisfactory basic services to all its customers locally, provincially, nationally and internationally.
Mission
- To empower the Previously Disadvantaged Individuals (PDI), Youth, Disabled and Women through our business activities within the broader community.
- To provide affordable service.
- To provide punctual service delivery all the time.
- To maintain a good relationship with clients.
- To create long-term employment for employees.
Capacity & Capabilities
Dlumani Business Enterprise has expertise to execute works of the highest quality in the following disciplines:
- Plant and Tools Hire
- Roads, Bridges and Storm Water
- Water Reticulation System
- Water Retaining Structures
- Water and Sanitations
- Buildings and Structures
Customers
Our customers cover government departments, small and big companies, schools, local governments, SAPS, etc. We promote mutual trust in our customer’s interest and code of conduct. Dlumani Business Enterprise believes that the most effective and efficient way to optimize business is to work in partnership with customers and understand the current and future requirements.
The services offered depend on keeping our clients abreast of trends within their markets and industries. In this respect, our customer’s relationship is best described as a service partnership since we started to realize that people are and always will be our most valuable assets.
Competition
Dlumani Business Enterprise is an emerging company and will be ready to learn from other companies in the same line. Competitors are mainly small companies given that previously disadvantaged people were excluded from running successful construction and manufacturing companies. Therefore, the main threat for the enterprise lies not in its competitors but the lack of vision form employees.
The existence of our competitors is taken as an advantage because it forces expansion and creativity. Therefore, the business is not threatened by any competitors as the prices are comparable, recommendable, competitive and reasonable according to value and suitability.
Marketing
Our strategy will not be about how different our product are from our competitor but more about the value benefit our customers will get by using our services. The target is capturing a sizeable share of market. In order to stay ahead of our competition, Dlumani Business Enterprise is going to use trusted methods of marketing such as registering the company in all government departments databases, advertising in newspapers and on the internet and also subscribe to journals available in this specific industry. Meeting with professionals in this sector will also improve our level of knowledge in this business.
Pricing
We will always consider market trends and appreciate the challenge we might experience in this highly competitive sector. Continual market research will enable the company to keep up with competition and adapt wherever necessary. A price differentiation will be considered for individuals and retailers.
Advertising & Promotions
Dlumani Business Enterprise has been registered in the database of the private and public entities. The availability of Government Bulletin and newspapers provincially and nationally has brought the opportunity to reach prospective customer and updated future projects.
Affirmative Policy
All key personnel of the company come from the previously disadvantaged communities. Opportunities are also available for disabled people as well as people from other communities. Dlumani Business Enterprise is also committed to the empowerment and uplifting of historically disadvantaged communities through their involvement in and support of community initiatives.
Furthermore, we are committed to the empowerment of emerging contractors who are from the previously disadvantaged communities and lacking skills. Dlumani Business Enterprise has over the years been of assistance to emerging contractors and will continue doing so to best of its ability.
Dlumani Business Enterprise’s empowerment development programme is broad based and covers the following areas:
- Continuous training of staff.
- Employment and gender equity.
- Skills development.
Dlumani Business Enterprise promotes skills transfer by working on projects with emerging companies in both construction and other relevant disciplines.