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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 we may collectively 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 multiple 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.
April 14, 2020
As the entire country is waging war against one of the most merciless viruses in human history, a new era is being ushered, which will not only help fight the virus but completely change the way we socialise, move and do business. This is the new normal and will live with us far beyond Covid-19. Fuel Retail Industry is no exception. Could it be possible that we have always been prolonging the inevitable? Is it possible that our industry is long overdue for a massive restructu...
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July 25, 2019
Don’t delegate what you don’t understand; that’s suicide for any franchisee. That’s the business mantra of Sbonelo Mbatha, co-founder of the PetroConnect franchise. Mbatha’s entrepreneurial journey in fuel retail started 17 years ago when he worked as a pump jockey at a service station in Durban. He had a diploma in cost management accounting but couldn’t get a position in that field, so he took a job on the forecourt out of desperation. Earning R800 a m...
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July 22, 2019
At PetroCONNECT we often given advice on the process of buying service stations for sale in South Africa. Whilst others perceive this process as purely a means to an end, the process of buying a service station closely links with the core purpose of PetroCONNECT to ensure for industry sustainability to empower new entrants to enter the sector, and to offer meaningful guidance in the form of training and mentorship through our academy. This blog post offers a quick how-to guide for prospective ne...
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April 14, 2020
As the entire country is waging war against one of the most merciless viruses in human history, a new era is being ushered, which will not only help fight the virus but completely change the way we socialise, move and do business. This is the new normal and will live with us far beyond Covid-19. Fuel Retail Industry is no exception. Could it be possible that we have always been prolonging the inevitable? Is it possible that our industry is long overdue for a massive restructu...
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July 25, 2019
Don’t delegate what you don’t understand; that’s suicide for any franchisee. That’s the business mantra of Sbonelo Mbatha, co-founder of the PetroConnect franchise. Mbatha’s entrepreneurial journey in fuel retail started 17 years ago when he worked as a pump jockey at a service station in Durban. He had a diploma in cost management accounting but couldn’t get a position in that field, so he took a job on the forecourt out of desperation. Earning R800 a m...
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July 22, 2019
At PetroCONNECT we often given advice on the process of buying service stations for sale in South Africa. Whilst others perceive this process as purely a means to an end, the process of buying a service station closely links with the core purpose of PetroCONNECT to ensure for industry sustainability to empower new entrants to enter the sector, and to offer meaningful guidance in the form of training and mentorship through our academy. This blog post offers a quick how-to guide for prospective ne...
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June 27, 2019
We talk to a Readiness Programme alumni, Pat Mahlangu, about her experience on completing the PetroCONNEC...
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May 21, 2019
Fuel has increased by more than R2.60 since the beginning of the year Petrol price hikes do not transl...
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