About Us

Mahlatse Isaac Motswoge

Trading as Mahlatse Consulting — operating under Borderless Activities

With over three decades of experience in consulting, skills development, SMME mentorship, and business registration, Mahlatse Consulting has been a driving force behind entrepreneurial growth across Mpumalanga and beyond.

Our Mission

To empower SMMEs and individuals with the knowledge, skills, accreditation, and business support they need to build sustainable enterprises and thrive in the global economy.

Provincial Reach

Projects delivered across all Mpumalanga regions — Ehlanzeni, Nkangala, Gert Sibande, Bushbuckridge, and Nkomazi — with work extending into Gauteng, Limpopo, Mozambique, and Eswatini.

Quality & Compliance

Registered with Services SETA, WRSETA, CATHSSETA, and SASSETA. Qualified Assessor, Moderator, and Skills Development Facilitator. Developer of QMS ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 22301 BCMS systems.

Our Journey

Three Decades of Impact

1989–1991

Early Career

Assistant Teacher and Vice Sport Organiser at Motlamogale Primary School. Completed IBM Computer Operators course from Intelligent Ideas.

1994–1997

Community Leadership

Founder and General Secretary of Ratanang Community Project. Began building roots in community development and upliftment.

1997–2003

Retail & Franchise Management

Branch Manager at Skonkwane S.A. (PTY) LTD across multiple branches — Dun Donald, Matsulu, and Kanyamazane. Completed Retail Management Diploma (Hardware Academy) and Train the Trainer course. First Employment Equity implementation plan at Skonkwane Kanyamazane.

2003–2005

Skills Development Begins

Submitted first Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) to Services SETA. Textbooks Warehouse Supervisor for Department of Education. Joined Good People Management (GPM) International as SMME Mentor and Coach. Completed Outcome Based Assessments (Assessor course). Winner of Best SMME Mentor and Coach at GPM.

2005–2007

Borderless Activities Registered

Qualified Skills Development Facilitator (SDF). Registered Assessor and Moderator with WRSETA and Services SETA. Facilitated Wholesale Operations Learnership for 25 learners. Completed Learning Material Design and Development course. In 2007, Borderless Activities was registered with CIPC.

2007–2010

GTZ & National Projects

Facilitator of Entrepreneurial Development Practitioners (EDP) for the Department of Labour and German Corporation (GTZ). Project Manager for GTZ-EDP coaching and mentorship. Developed complete New Venture Creation NQF Level 4 learning materials. First QMS ISO 9001:2008 developed for a client at Eskom.

2010

Soccer World Cup & First Office

Signed first lease agreement at Nelcity G7A for formal consulting as Mahlatse Consulting. Awarded Mbombela Host City Volunteer Training for the FIFA Soccer World Cup in South Africa. First tender for SDF work and career guide distribution.

2011–2014

SETA Contracts & Accreditation

ISDF tender with WRSETA covering Lowveld, Highveld, and Highveld South regions. First successful accreditation submission for a client with Services SETA. Contract with Services SETA for accreditation evaluation, external moderation, extension of scope, and re-accreditation.

2015–2019

Growth & diversification

Sector Liaison project for WRSETA across Highveld South. Developed successful accreditation for first client with CATHSSETA. Training contracts with SEDA for Business Plan Development and Entrepreneurship. Launched Kiss Beverages (Pty) Ltd — a carbonated cool drinks manufacturing company.

2021–Present

Digital Transformation

Transitioned to online consulting services. QCTO Accreditation processes, Learning Material Development, and application uploading. Development of first QMS for BCMS (ISO 9001:22301) addressing business continuity during COVID-19.

Track Record

Numbers That Speak

220+

Business Plans Developed

550+

Business Proposals

400+

Private Companies Registered

300+

Close Corporations Registered

150+

Co-operatives Registered

50

SEDA Award-Winning Plans

39

PSIRA Security Business Plans (80% Success)

30+

NPOs Registered

What We Do

Our Core Services

Business Plan Development

Over 220 business plans developed and 550+ business proposals for SMMEs, individuals, and organisations across multiple sectors.

QCTO Accreditation & Learning Materials

QCTO accreditation processes, learning material development, and application uploads for training providers.

SMME Mentorship & Coaching

Award-winning mentor and coach with projects from SEDA, Anglo American (Anglo-Zimele), and the Department of Labour/GTZ.

Skills Development (SDF)

Workplace Skills Plans, Annual Training Reports, learnership facilitation, and SETA registrations across multiple sectors.

Business Registration

300+ Close Corporations, 400+ Private Companies, 150+ Co-operatives, 30+ NPOs, and 20+ NPCs registered.

QMS & ISO Development

Development of Quality Management Systems including ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management Systems.

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