Elevate Procurement Dialogues - with Lerato

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This podcast is your go-to source for insightful conversations, expert tips, and fresh perspectives on procurement and supply chain management. Our mission is to empower professionals, inspire change, and make the complex world of procurement more accessible and enjoyable. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just curious about this dynamic field, 'Elevate Procurement Dialogues' is your destination for knowledge, growth, and a touch of inspiration. Subscribe now, and let's elevate together!

  1. 7 APR

    Building Multiple Businesses as a Female Entrepreneur | Bold Woman Award winner by Veuve Clicquot

    In this episode, I sit down with Refilwe Sebothoma to unpack her journey of building multiple businesses as a female entrepreneur and what it has taken to lead with vision, resilience, and purpose. As a Bold Woman Award winner by Veuve Clicquot, Refilwe shares insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, business growth, and the realities of building from the ground up. This is a powerful conversation about ambition, navigating challenges, creating impact, and staying bold in business. If you are an entrepreneur, business leader, or woman building something meaningful, this episode will leave you inspired and challenged to think bigger. In this episode, we explore:  Building multiple businesses  The realities of female entrepreneurship  Leadership, resilience, and vision  Lessons from growth and setbacks  What it means to build boldly and with purpose Tune in for an inspiring conversation with a woman who continues to build, lead, and make an impact. Follow Lerato Sebata: Stay connected with Lerato Sebata on all social media platforms: LinkedIn: Lerato SebataYouTube: Lerato Sebata on YouTubeInstagram: @lerato_procurement_geniusThank you for tuning in to ' Procurement Dialogues with Lerato.' Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on your favourite podcast platform. We appreciate your support

    1hr 6min

  2. 18 MAR

    ESD That Builds Resilient Black-Owned Businesses | Keegan Moodley, CEO of GROW Impact

    Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programmes are designed to unlock opportunities for SMEs, yet many businesses still struggle to transition from participation to sustainable growth. In this episode, we sit down with Keegan Moodley; Founder & CEO of GROW-Impact to unpack the realities of supplier development, business readiness, and the mindset required for SMEs to scale successfully. Keegan shares valuable insights from working closely with businesses and development programmes, highlighting where many entrepreneurs go wrong and what it really takes to position a business for growth. The discussion explores:  • Why many SMEs fail to maximise ESD opportunities  • The gap between funding and true business readiness  • What corporates actually look for in emerging suppliers  • Practical ways entrepreneurs can strengthen their businesses for long-term sustainability This episode is essential listening for entrepreneurs, development practitioners, and anyone interested in the future of SME growth and supplier development in South Africa Follow Lerato Sebata: Stay connected with Lerato Sebata on all social media platforms: LinkedIn: Lerato SebataYouTube: Lerato Sebata on YouTubeInstagram: @lerato_procurement_geniusThank you for tuning in to ' Procurement Dialogues with Lerato.' Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on your favourite podcast platform. We appreciate your support

    55 min

  3. 16 MAR

    Building a Technology Company in a Competitive Market - Vincent Ndlovu

    In this episode of Procurement Dialogues, we sit down with Vincent Ndlovu, founder of Rubus Technology, a company focused on delivering innovative technology solutions in South Africa. Vincent shares his entrepreneurial journey — from identifying opportunities in the digital economy to building a technology-driven business that aims to solve real problems for clients. We explore the realities of starting and scaling a tech venture, the importance of adaptability in a rapidly evolving industry, and how entrepreneurs can position themselves to take advantage of emerging opportunities. This conversation highlights the mindset required to build sustainable businesses in competitive sectors, as well as the importance of resilience, learning, and strategic thinking. Follow Lerato Sebata: Stay connected with Lerato Sebata on all social media platforms: LinkedIn: Lerato SebataYouTube: Lerato Sebata on YouTubeInstagram: @lerato_procurement_geniusThank you for tuning in to ' Procurement Dialogues with Lerato.' Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on your favourite podcast platform. We appreciate your support

    48 min

  4. 16 MAR

    Founder of Masa Aqua Water | Entrepreneruship- Tshimega Masa

    In this episode, we speak with Tshimega, founder of Masa Aqua, a growing water business focused on delivering quality products while creating employment opportunities for young people. Tshimega shares his entrepreneurial journey, from the early idea to building a business that now contributes to local economic development. We discuss: The realities of starting and growing a businessNavigating challenges as a young entrepreneurThe importance of resilience, community support, and visioFollow Lerato Sebata: Stay connected with Lerato Sebata on all social media platforms: LinkedIn: Lerato SebataYouTube: Lerato Sebata on YouTubeInstagram: @lerato_procurement_geniusThank you for tuning in to ' Procurement Dialogues with Lerato.' Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on your favourite podcast platform. We appreciate your support

    42 min

  5. 5 MAR

    Women in Mining: Xoli Moagi on Breaking Barriers & Leading in a Tough Industry

    In this episode, I sit with Xoli Moagi, Founder of NMG Women in Mining, a powerhouse voice reshaping what women’s leadership looks like in South Africa’s mining sector. I this episode is deep, brave, and incredibly relevant for women in business, suppliers in mining, and young entrepreneurs looking for inspiration with substance. Follow Lerato Sebata: Stay connected with Lerato Sebata on all social media platforms: LinkedIn: Lerato SebataYouTube: Lerato Sebata on YouTubeInstagram: @lerato_procurement_geniusThank you for tuning in to ' Procurement Dialogues with Lerato.' Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on your favourite podcast platform. We appreciate your support

    1 hr

  6. 27/11/2025

    Entrepreneurship Is for Crazy People: TJ Malamule on Resilience & Building Legacy

    n this episode, I sit down with TJ Malamule, CEO of TTI Group, to unpack what it really takes to build a lasting business from the ground up. From growing up in poverty to training over 7,000 learners through his skills development programmes, TJ shares the real, raw truth about entrepreneurship and why he believes it’s “for crazy people.” We talk about:  • The courage to start with nothing and still show up  • Lessons from building a people-first enterprise  • How skills development fuels transformation and sustainability  • Balancing compliance, purpose, and leadership in business This is not just motivation, it’s a masterclass in grit, faith, and long-term thinking for anyone building a business that matters. Follow Lerato Sebata: Stay connected with Lerato Sebata on all social media platforms: LinkedIn: Lerato SebataYouTube: Lerato Sebata on YouTubeInstagram: @lerato_procurement_geniusThank you for tuning in to ' Procurement Dialogues with Lerato.' Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on your favourite podcast platform. We appreciate your support

    54 min

  7. 31/10/2025

    Tax Mistakes That Kill Small Businesses - Compliance and Governance

    In this episode, I sit down with Kabelo Moutloatse, a tax and compliance expert who helps entrepreneurs and SMEs stay financially disciplined, tax-ready and fit for procurement opportunities. We unpack practical lessons every business owner needs to hear, from tax mistakes that quietly destroy businesses to the compliance blind-spots that can cost you contracts, credibility and investor confidence. Kabelo breaks down:  The biggest tax errors SMEs make VAT, PAYE & SARS compliance (simplified) Why good businesses still get disqualified in tenders How poor record-keeping kills growth and funding chances Practical systems entrepreneurs can use to stay compliantThis episode will help you protect your business, scale with confidence, and stay on the right side of finance and law. 🎙 Hosted by Lerato Sebata Founder | Procurement Expert | Business Coach Follow Lerato Sebata: Stay connected with Lerato Sebata on all social media platforms: LinkedIn: Lerato SebataYouTube: Lerato Sebata on YouTubeInstagram: @lerato_procurement_geniusThank you for tuning in to ' Procurement Dialogues with Lerato.' Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on your favourite podcast platform. We appreciate your support

    51 min

  8. 17/10/2025

    Building a Multi-Million Property Business from scratch | Teboho’s Lessons in Growth

    In this episode, I sit down with Teboho Nthoana, a property entrepreneur whose journey proves that success doesn’t need a perfect start, just courage, strategy, and hard lessons learned along the way. From dropping out of high school to building a multi-million-rand property business, Teboho opens up about the challenges that nearly broke him and the mindset shifts that helped him rebuild stronger. We talk about: Entering the property game with no formal background The business mistakes that cost him, and what he learned from them The importance of compliance, pricing right, and building structure How to restart, rebuild, and scale with intention It’s a real, no-fluff conversation about the price of growth and the power of resilience. 🎧 Hosted by Lerato Sebata Follow for more honest conversations with entrepreneurs who are rewriting the rules of business and success. Follow Lerato Sebata: Stay connected with Lerato Sebata on all social media platforms: LinkedIn: Lerato SebataYouTube: Lerato Sebata on YouTubeInstagram: @lerato_procurement_geniusThank you for tuning in to ' Procurement Dialogues with Lerato.' Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on your favourite podcast platform. We appreciate your support

    53 min
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This podcast is your go-to source for insightful conversations, expert tips, and fresh perspectives on procurement and supply chain management. Our mission is to empower professionals, inspire change, and make the complex world of procurement more accessible and enjoyable. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just curious about this dynamic field, 'Elevate Procurement Dialogues' is your destination for knowledge, growth, and a touch of inspiration. Subscribe now, and let's elevate together!

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