Partner Profiles

SATSA's strategic partnership with Africa's Eden Tourism Association leverages the respective strengths of both associations, benefiting members across Southern Africa. It combines SATSA’s formidable lobbying power and industry issue management in South Africa with Africa's Eden's marketing strengths and extensive network across Southern Africa.

Members of both associations can look forward to

• Amplified marketing opportunities: Leveraging Africa Eden’s extensive marketing initiatives, such as international road shows and workshops.
• Powerful advocacy: Benefit from SATSA's proven track record in government and media lobbying and resolving industry issues.
• Cross-regional opportunities: Market linkages between members that span borders within Southern Africa.
• United industry voice: A stronger, more cohesive representation on behalf of members in global tourism dialogues.

Dot Connectors specialises in empowering businesses to achieve compliance and transformation goals through tailored Employment Equity (EE), Skills Development (SD), and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) advisory services. Their vision is to deliver measurable value by aligning an “Eco-System of Impact” with your strategic objectives, ensuring compliance while unlocking opportunities for growth and transformation.

By partnering with Dot Connectors, your organisation will benefit from

• Compliance with legislative requirements such as the Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act and B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice.
• Enhanced transformation strategies to create a more inclusive and skilled workforce.
• Optimised B-BBEE scorecard Improvement for market competitiveness and cost-saving strategies on Implementation.

Dot Connectors’ mission is to empower organisations by delivering transformative Employment Equity, Skills Development, and B-BBEE advisory services. Through their innovative and client-focused approach, they strive to enable compliance, foster inclusivity, and unlock opportunities for sustainable impact.

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SATSA joined forces with GCI, a renowned financial services provider, to bring you exceptional access to financial expertise and resources tailored to help you achieve financial freedom and security.

With financial stability being a SATSA membership requirement, your success and well-being are of vital importance to us. Our partnership with GCI aims to provide you with the comprehensive support and personalised guidance needed to navigate your financial journey with confidence and peace of mind.

Here's How SATSA Members Will Benefit 

• Unlimited Access to Knowledge and Skills - Gain complete control over your finances with GCI’s extensive expertise and resources.
• Expert Guidance - Receive tailored financial planning from our experts, supporting you every step of the way.
• Enhanced Financial Health - Enjoy a happier, higher quality of life through improved financial well-being.

To celebrate the partnership, GCI offers free financial consultation exclusively for SATSA members - the perfect opportunity to receive personalised advice and plan for a secure future.

GCI CEO, Alex Cook, Shares

"We are incredibly excited about this partnership and the opportunity to support SATSA members on their unique financial journeys. A special thanks to David, Hannelie, and our COO Marc van Zyl, a former SATSA board member, for making this collaboration possible. We recognise the significant challenges the tourism industry faced post-COVID and are inspired by the resilience of the tourism community. Together, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the industry's recovery."

GCI’s Services Include

• Wealth - Our advanced advice process and cutting-edge technology allow us to project your financial future and provide actionable strategies to enhance it. We provide expert advice on investments, life insurance, and comprehensive financial planning through our network of over 30 advisors.
• Health - Tailored consulting to help businesses and individuals find the best medical plans, ensuring high-quality healthcare for a quicker return to work and life, with less time spent seeking treatment.
• Employee Benefits - Strategic consulting, led by our head consultant with three decades of experience, to help businesses maximise the value of their employee benefits budget by optimising retirement funds and group risk schemes.
• Business Financial Freedom Programme - A combination of technology, workshops, and individual coaching to help staff alleviate financial stress, reducing absenteeism and disruptions in the workplace while improving overall productivity.

National Footprint

With a national presence and 9 offices nationwide, GCI is well-positioned to provide support wherever you are. Our widespread reach ensures that you have access to our top-tier financial services no matter your location.

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SATSA is proud of our strategic partnership with Spartan SME Finance, a 43-year-old financier of SMEs and entrepreneurially owned businesses. Spartan SME Finance focuses on funding SMEs in the tourism industry. This collaboration aims to empower SATSA members by providing access to specialist funding solutions for entrepreneurs who require growth funding.

How SATSA Members Benefit

Through the partnership, SATSA members can leverage Spartan SME Finance's expertise and funding to fuel their business growth. Spartan's experience and focus on the tourism sector mean they understand your space and challenges and then take a structured financing approach to support your growth.

Spartan’s Funding Options

Spartan’s structured financing approach offers a diverse blend of funding options that cover loan periods of 1 month to 60 months and across categories ranging from: 

• Working Capital Finance (e.g. Revolving Bridging Finance Facility, Short-term or Contract Finance)
• Specialised Asset Finance (e.g. Interior Fit Out, Energy & Water Solutions, Adventure & Other Equipment Finance)
• Growth Finance (Property Acquisition/Development Finance, Project Finance)

Funding in the Tourism Sector

• Adventure Business: Spartan SME Finance offers structured financing for adventure tourism businesses, including ballooning, ziplining, and safari tours. This funding helps businesses invest in infrastructure, facilities, and equipment to enhance their offerings.
• General Expansion: Whether you want to expand your accommodation, vehicle fleet, or infrastructure, Spartan SME Finance provides the necessary capital to support your growth. This includes funding for new sites, facilities, and concession-based locations.
• Traveller Transfer/Tour Fleets: Expand your vehicle fleet to enhance guests’ tour and transfer experience. Spartan SME Finance offers financing to help you grow your fleet and improve the quality of your services.

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Through our partnership with Toyota, SATSA members are supported with cost-effective motoring solutions for the purchase and daily running and maintenance of their Toyota, Lexus, and Hino fleet vehicles. Whether you have one vehicle or a large fleet, the following benefits are available to all SATSA members.

Special discount on fleet vehicle purchases

SATSA members can obtain the best price for Company Vehicles from the very first vehicle purchased. This discount is in addition to the discount negotiated between the member and the selling dealer.

Existing Toyota fleet owners who are SATSA members and who already receive higher SVD structures will continue to benefit from their existing higher SVD structure.

Toyota SA will on an individual basis review the SVD structure for SATSA members who meet the minimum Toyota strategic fleet criteria with a view to offering these members a separate SVD structure which will better suit their business and fleet requirements.

Vehicle Maintenance

Toyota provides SATSA members with a detailed overview of the operating costs and, ultimately, the Total Cost of Ownership of Toyota vehicles. This will assist in making important purchase and replacement decisions.

Other ways Toyota can reduce the running costs of the SATSA member fleet and ensure downtime is kept to a minimum include:

• The option to extend the warranty and/or the service plan on vehicles either at the time of purchase or before the lapse of the standard warranty or complimentary service plan.
• The option to upgrade the complimentary service plan to a maintenance plan is available.
• Access to a dedicated Toyota Fleet Technical Advisor to assist with any after-sales queries or concerns.
• Complimentary 3-year 24-hour AA roadside assistance on all new vehicles 

Toyota Loyalty Program

Toyota’s unique loyalty program is aimed at rewarding its loyal fleet customers. Rewards include:

• Invitations to special customer events
• Status Club events
• Customer weekends
• Monetary rebates

As strategic partners, SATSA members will automatically qualify to participate in Toyota’s loyalty program. The benefit level is determined by the individual member’s 3-year sales retention and year-on-year growth.

Find your closest dealer here and contact SATSA here for a copy of the Agreement letter.