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For the South African energy industry to remain sustainable and prosperous, the industry is faced with addressing various challenges related to Sustainability, Ownership and Transformation. Having been through these challenges ourselves and having developed a very clear understanding of the pressures that face those working in this industry, PetroCONNECT was founded with the vision of playing a proactive role in helping all players in the industry to join forces and become empowered, so that collectively we may be part of the industry-wide solutions that are required of us all at this time.
We invest in quality research and content to educate and give guidance to all players in the industry by regularly sharing content and advice that can help demystify some of the tougher topics in the industry.
We help design long-term transformation strategies which are not only sustainable in the true sense of the word, but which are also focused on connecting the right people with each other to form mutually beneficial partnerships. We demystify legislation such as BBBEE and design holistic solutions tailored to your business.
Once the right people are connected with one another, we take on an advisory role during business transactions ensuring they run smoothly for all parties involved. Our helpful and expert advisors mentor new buyers along every step of the way in securing finance and licensing approvals, amongst many other services.
We are passionate about mentorship and skills development. PetroCONNECT Academy empowers entrepreneurs with the practical skills and business know-how to grow and become successful in this industry. We assume a mentorship role for new business owners and guide them every step of the way on their journey.
Operating a 24-hour business is no small feat. PetroCONNECT offers back-office systems and risk management solutions that can set new and existing dealers up for operational success and maximum profitability. Our systems are easy and straight-forward, helping the business owner manage cash-flow and finances in real-time from anywhere.
We believe that only by bringing everyone in the energy industry together, we can effectively lead the industry into a more prosperous and sustainable future. Contact us and we will connect you with the right people or solutions, whether you are new to the industry or if you have been in the game for many years.
As founders of PetroCONNECT, Mark and Sbonelo both have a wealth of experience in the fuel retail industry. Having been involved in operating multi-branded sites and corporate affairs of major oil companies, our founders have identified the unique need for PetroCONNECT’s solutions given their objective view of the industry – seeing things from both a dealer and corporate perspective. With inspirational stories to tell, Mark and Sbonelo continue to offer inspiring leadership and guidance to the PetroCONNECT team and our partners.
September 21, 2018
Back-office systems and forecourt solutions are the backbone of any service station. Many entrepreneurs know all too well that a successful business does not rely solely on the business owner, but instead depends on various systems and processes to maintain and grow the business. Back-office systems are crucial to a 24-hour fuel retail environment, and even of greater importance if the dealer owns multiple sites. What are the 5 most common back-office system failures?...
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September 10, 2018
Formerly known as Task 141, the Regulatory Accounting System (RAS) in the South African fuel retail industry was introduced in December 2013 by the Department of Energy (DOE). We explain some of the key elements of RAS to help new entrants to the industry better understand the topic, and to also give our opinion on how it can improve from the perspective of existing dealers. What is RAS? RAS is in the South African fuel retail industry is a break-down of costs to oper...
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August 06, 2018
On International Women’s Day 2018, we highlight the importance of women in the fuel retail sector and how key industry players are collectively encouraging and creating more opportunities for women to enter the industry. We attempt to offer perspective on the industry’s value proposition to women as well as the importance that women play in the ownership of service stations. Growth in the fuel retail sector Last year, the South African Petroleum Indu...
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September 21, 2018
Back-office systems and forecourt solutions are the backbone of any service station. Many entrepreneurs know all too well that a successful business does not rely solely on the business owner, but instead depends on various systems and processes to maintain and grow the business. Back-office systems are crucial to a 24-hour fuel retail environment, and even of greater importance if the dealer owns multiple sites. What are the 5 most common back-office system failures?...
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September 10, 2018
Formerly known as Task 141, the Regulatory Accounting System (RAS) in the South African fuel retail industry was introduced in December 2013 by the Department of Energy (DOE). We explain some of the key elements of RAS to help new entrants to the industry better understand the topic, and to also give our opinion on how it can improve from the perspective of existing dealers. What is RAS? RAS is in the South African fuel retail industry is a break-down of costs to oper...
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August 06, 2018
On International Women’s Day 2018, we highlight the importance of women in the fuel retail sector and how key industry players are collectively encouraging and creating more opportunities for women to enter the industry. We attempt to offer perspective on the industry’s value proposition to women as well as the importance that women play in the ownership of service stations. Growth in the fuel retail sector Last year, the South African Petroleum Indu...
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July 19, 2018
The rising cost of fuel is an important topic for South Africans, with the fuel price hitting record...
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July 18, 2018
Terms & Conditions Wednesday, 18 July, 2018 67 People stand a chance to win a...
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