Ben Roode

I am the founder of Procurebuz and passionate about mentoring because I believes that shared knowledge and guidance are powerful tools for unlocking individual and business potential. Having worked extensively in the fields of procurement, business development, and SMME support, I have seen first-hand how many entrepreneurs and job seekers struggle to navigate complex systems such as public procurement, compliance requirements, and business planning. Mentoring provides me with the opportunity to transfer practical skills, offer direction, and empower others to avoid common pitfalls while accelerating their growth.

My interests and focus areas are strongly aligned with entrepreneurship, procurement empowerment, and community development.

Through Procurebuz, I assists businesses with services such as tender management, CSD and company registration, business plan development, funding and finance facilitation and advisory support. These focus areas reflect my commitment to creating sustainable pathways for SMMEs to access opportunities in both the public and private sectors.

Beyond the technical aspects, my mentoring philosophy emphasizes capacity building, innovation, and resilience. I’m is deeply invested in helping youth and emerging entrepreneurs build confidence, acquire market-relevant skills, and establish enterprises that are both competitive and sustainable. My ultimate aim is to contribute to economic growth in South Africa by nurturing a new generation of entrepreneurs who can actively participate in procurement opportunities, create jobs, and strengthen local economies.

I am very passionate about local economic development especially youth empowerment and woman upliftment.