SITA spends big on procurement from SMMEs
The State Information Technology Agency records R183 million spent on procurement from SMMEs in four months, up by 49% against a 45% annual target.
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has increased its spending on procurement from small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) during the first four months of the 2026/27 financial year. SITA, a key player in the government's IT procurement, spent R183 million on SMMEs from April to July 2026, which accounts for 49% of its available procurement spend.
This is ahead of its annual target of 45%. SMMEs in South Africa are estimated to employ 13.43 million people and contribute significantly to the country's GDP. SITA aims to deepen its engagement with these businesses, helping them grow beyond a single contract and build the capability to take up procurement opportunities. This involves expanding its enterprise supplier development programme, training programmes, and skills development initiatives.
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