​​​Joburg ​Market has been recognised for excellence at the CIPS Africa Conference and Awards 2025, walking away with the “Best Collaborative Teamwork Project” award.

The annual event, themed Connect & Engage, brought together procurement and supply chain leaders from across the continent to exchange ideas, celebrate innovation, and explore strategies for strengthening the profession’s role in promoting good governance.

This year’s conference addressed critical topics shaping procurement’s future, including sustainable and ethical practices, supplier capacity building, and supply chain resilience in the face of geopolitical risk. The two-day programme provided a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and developing practical solutions to sector challenges.

The award to Joburg Market recognised its exceptional cross-functional collaboration and commitment to high governance standards.

“This accolade confirms the outstanding work being done at Joburg Market to ensure that procurement is not only efficient but also ethical, inclusive, and sustainable,” said Boitumelo Lephadi, acting Supply Chain Management Senior Manager. “We are proud that our collaborative approach has been recognised at a continental level, and we remain committed to driving good governance in everything we do.”

This achievement reflects Joburg Market’s strategic vision to foster teamwork, strengthen internal processes, and deliver value to stakeholders while upholding integrity and transparency. It also highlights the organisation’s role in setting an example for sustainable, ethical procurement in South Africa and beyond.

Written by Tshegofatso Maakwe