Joburg Market Achieves CIPS Corporate Ethics Certificate for Second Consecutive Year

Joburg Market is proud to announce that it has once again been awarded the CIPS Corporate Ethics Certificate, in recognition of its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of ethical procurement, governance, and transparency.

This milestone marks the second consecutive year that Joburg Market has received recognition from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, reaffirming the entity’s dedication to strengthening procurement integrity and embedding ethical practices across its operations.

The CIPS Corporate Ethics Certificate is awarded to organisations that demonstrate compliance with globally recognised ethical standards in supply chain and procurement management.

This accolade reflects Joburg Market’s continued efforts to enhance internal controls, promote accountability, and ensure alignment with governance best practices. Driving Ethical Procurement ExcellenceBoitumelo Lephadi, Senior Manager (A) SCM, emphasised the importance of ethical leadership in procurement:

“This achievement reflects the collective effort of our teams in embedding ethical practices within our procurement processes. It is a testament to our commitment to integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring that Joburg Market remains a trusted and accountable institution.”

Chief Financial Officer, Nkosinathi Baloyi, highlighted the governance significance of the award:“Ethical procurement is a cornerstone of sound financial management and governance.

This recognition by CIPS affirms that Joburg Market continues to uphold stringent controls and transparent processes that not only ensure compliance but also strengthen stakeholder confidence.” Leadership CommendationChief Executive Officer, Sello Makhubela, extended his congratulations:

“I would like to commend the entire Joburg Market team for this outstanding achievement. Receiving the CIPS Corporate Ethics Certificate for a second consecutive year demonstrates our unwavering commitment to ethical governance and operational excellence. This recognition reinforces our responsibility as a leading municipal entity to uphold the highest standards in everything we do.”

A Track Record of ExcellenceThis latest accolade forms part of a broader trajectory of excellence for Joburg Market. In addition to its CIPS recognition, the Market has recently achieved:

Three consecutive Clean Audit outcomes, reflecting strong financial governance and accountabilityRecognition as a Top Employer, highlighting its commitment to people development and organisational culturePrevious CIPS recognition for the Best Collaborative Team Award Collectively, these achievements demonstrate how Joburg Market has prioritised and ensured that the City entity is well-governed, ethically grounded, and positioned for sustainable growth and service delivery excellence.