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Media statement announcing the official groundbreaking of the BT Ngebs Mall in Mthatha, South Africa, by Billion Group on 4 July 2013

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The document is a media statement announcing the official groundbreaking of the BT Ngebs Mall in Mthatha, South Africa, by Billion Group on 4 July 2013. The R1.3 billion mall, located on Errol Springs Avenue, will be the largest shopping centre in the region and is expected to create up to 2,500 jobs during construction and 2,300–2,500 permanent jobs once operational. A R60 million infrastructure investment will improve local roads, sewage, and electricity. Trading is scheduled to begin in April 2015.

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permanent employment opportunityClosing date not stated

Permanent jobs at BT Ngebs Mall

Once trading begins, the BT Ngebs Mall will offer between 2,300 and 2,500 permanent jobs across various departments and retail outlets. These positions will be available through both Billion Group and its confirmed tenants.

Who it is for
local residents seeking stable jobs
How to act on it
Apply directly with individual retailers or through the mall's human resources office once operational.
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followed by an additional 2 300 to 2 500 permanent positions jointly through Billion Group and its tenants, once trading starts
business opportunityOngoing

Entrepreneurial opportunities in the BT Ngebs Mall

The mall will unlock entrepreneurial opportunities such as supply chain agreements, care and maintenance contracts, and retail space for products and services within the mall.

Who it is for
local entrepreneurs and small business owners
How to act on it
Contact Billion Group or mall management to explore leasing space or entering supply contracts.
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The development will also create a number of entrepreneurial opportunities within the region, such as potential supply chain agreements, care and maintenance contracts and the provision of a retail platform within the mall for products and services
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Construction jobs at BT Ngebs Mall

Up to 2,500 job opportunities will be created during the construction phase of the BT Ngebs Mall in Mthatha. These roles are open to local workers and contractors involved in building and infrastructure work.

Who it is for
local construction workers and contractors
How to act on it
Apply through construction firms or contractors working on the project site at Errol Springs Avenue, Mthatha.
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Ngebulana expects that up to 2 500 job opportunities will be created during the construction phase

Facts

Places

Eastern Cape

Amounts

R 1 300 000 000, R 60 000 000

Key Takeaways

  • 4 July 2013
  • R1.3 billion
  • R60 million
  • April 2015
  • Errol Springs Avenue
  • Mthatha
  • 2,500 construction jobs
  • 2,300–2,500 permanent jobs
  • BT Ngebs Mall
  • Billion Group
  • Eastern Cape
  • Billion Group
  • Sisa Ngebulana
  • BT Ngebs Mall
  • Mthatha
  • Errol Springs Avenue
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