Welcome and thank you for using the SPAR Supplier Development (“Website”) of The SPAR Group Limited (“SPAR”). This Website is owned and operated by SPAR whose registered office is situated at 22 Chancery Lane, Pinetown, 3610, KwaZulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa.
This Website is hosted and managed in the Republic of South Africa for the exclusive use of members of The SPAR Guild of Southern Africa, NPC.
The purpose of the Website is to provide support to suppliers in obtaining food safety solutions that align with SPAR’s food safety compliance and to provide a platform for SPAR retailers to connect with qualifying suppliers registered on the SPAR Supplier Development Programme (“programme”) and to view their food safety compliance.
2.1 The use and access to this Website by any person (“the user”) is subject to the terms and conditions set out hereunder (“Terms”). These Terms are enforceable and binding upon the user to the extent permitted by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002.
If the user does not accept these Terms, they must exit the Website as continued use will be considered as consent to be bound by these Terms.
2.2 These Terms of use may change periodically without prior notice. The user’s continued use of the Website following the posting of changes or updates will be considered notice of acceptance. These Terms were last revised in February 2026.
2.3 SPAR’s privacy policy, cookies policy and PAIA manual apply to this Website and can be found at https://sparsupplierdevelopment.co.za.
3.1 Registration to the programme is restricted to food suppliers who must meet the following qualifying criteria:
SPAR’s chosen qualifying sections of the Schedule to the National Small Enterprise Act 102 of 1996
| Sector | Size or class of enterprise | Total full-time equivalent of paid employees | Total annual turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Small | 11 – 50 | 17 million or less |
| Agriculture | Micro | 0 – 10 | 7 million or less |
| Manufacturing | Small | 11 – 50 | 50 million or less |
| Manufacturing | Micro | 0 – 10 | 10 million or less |
3.2 Suppliers eligible to register must complete the registration process and meet the registration verification criteria. Meeting the above criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the programme.
3.3 Users must select their own login username and password and are solely responsible for keeping such login credentials confidential. SPAR will not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from compromised credentials.
3.4 By registering, the user warrants that they are 18 years or older and have full legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
3.5 Registration does not guarantee acceptance onto the programme or listing with any SPAR Distribution Centre or SPAR Retailer.
3.6 SPAR provides guidance only and does not offer financial support. Participation does not guarantee supply to SPAR.
3.7 SPAR may remove a supplier from the programme for inactivity or breach of these Terms.
3.8 SPAR will not be liable for any payment due by a retailer to a registered supplier.
SPAR may pursue any remedy available at law, including damages and specific performance.
Suppliers may upload legitimate, authentic and accurate content. SPAR may remove any content deemed unlawful, inaccurate, defamatory or in breach of data protection laws.
All Website content and trademarks are owned by SPAR and protected by applicable law. Any use beyond personal viewing is prohibited.
External links and advertisements do not constitute endorsement by SPAR. Use is at the user’s own risk.
Users must comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). Failure may result in deregistration or content removal.
All non-public information obtained via the Website must be treated as strictly confidential.
SPAR makes no warranty that the Website is secure or free from harmful code. Users introducing damaging code indemnify SPAR.
All information provided is general guidance only and not a substitute for independent professional advice.
Electronic communications are inherently insecure. Users assume all associated risks.
Use of the Website is entirely at the user’s own risk. SPAR disclaims all liability to the fullest extent permitted by law.
SPAR does not verify information uploaded by suppliers. Users must conduct independent verification.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the user and SPAR. Any invalid provision shall be severable.
The SPAR Group Limited
Registration number: 1967/001572/06
Physical address: 22 Chancery Lane, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://sparsupplierdevelopment.co.za
This Website is controlled and operated from South Africa. Access outside South Africa is at the user’s own risk.
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