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DISTRIBUTOR OPPORTUNITY

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Castrol is inviting applications for exclusive lubricant distributorships:

  • Free State - Strong capability to service the whole province including Kimberley areas
  • Gauteng - Strong capability to service the Northern regions of Gauteng
  • Western Cape - Strong capability to service the whole province ( PCO & Agri sectors)
  • Northwest - Strong capability to service the whole province
  • Northern Cape - Strong capability to service Kathu and Kuruman
  • Mbombela - Strong capability to service the Lowveld area

The distributorship will cover the automotive, transport, agricultural, industrial, mining, and CVO (Commercial Vehicle) sectors.

 

Requirements:

  • Must adhere to BP Health & Safety standards
  • Business must be registered and based in South Africa
  • Exclusive Castrol Lubricants distributor - no dual/multi brands
  • Distributor/wholesaler with an active footprint in the automotive sector. 
  • Fuel distribution businesses are not within scope
  • Demonstrated understanding of the market
  • Clear marketing strategy and supporting activities
  • High-level strategy for targeting selected segments
  • Demonstrated warehousing and logistics capability
  • Reputational checks will be conducted
  • Creditworthiness required (no adverse judgements)
  • Previously disadvantaged individuals are encouraged to apply
  • Business owners must be South African citizen

 

Application process

Application should provide the information below:

  • Business Profile
  • Sales Staffing Plan - Demonstrate how will you resource the business to optimize sales growth
  • Market Knowledge - Demonstrate understanding of the local market that you are applying for
  • Finances - Demonstrate current financial capability to run a distributorship
  • 5-year business case, which includes annual volume and 5-year growth plan

Submit your application on or before 31 March 2026 to: lubestender@bp.com

For more information contact Siyasanga Mbolekwa – 072 377 6877