20 January 2025 – The inaugural Green Seeds Competition marks a bold step in Attacq’s commitment to making a positive impact on communities and the environment. This initiative reflects Attacq’s dedication to embedding sustainability and social impact into the core of its business principles, highlighting its purpose driven approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies.
In partnership with Property Point, the Green Seeds Competition was designed as a launchpad for entrepreneurial ideas that challenge conventional thinking and reevaluate sustainability within the property sector. Anchored in a “Dragons’ Den”-style format, the competition invited participants to pitch innovative solutions tailored to Attacq’s operational needs rather than merely submitting profiles. The aim was to inspire out-of-the-box thinking and foster scalable ideas to transform how Attacq builds, manages, and sustains its properties.
“The Green Seeds Competition serves as a testament to our dedication to sustainability and innovation in the property sector. Our goal is to foster inclusive growth and long-term value for the industry by enabling entrepreneurs to create environmentally conscious and impactful solutions.” Shawn Theunissen, Property Point Founder
Over several months, the competition’s journey unfolded in stages, demanding tenacity and ingenuity from participants. Entrepreneurs were given six weeks in the first phase to craft their concepts into actionable, well-researched proposals The presentations were put to the test through three dynamic rounds, beginning with the operational team, then moving on to the executive team, and culminating with the board. The final round sought to gauge market readiness and return on investment (ROI) for Attacq. Participants had just 15 minutes to wow the adjudicators. The finalists returned with refined pitches, sharpened by deeper research and interrogated to ensure scalability, sound business models, and measurable impact.
The Green Seeds Competition is not just a testament to innovation but a commitment to creating opportunities. The winning entrepreneur received a R50,000 equity investment to further develop their idea, alongside the chance to pilot their solution at Attacq’s properties. Additionally, Attacq is exploring ways to integrate these solutions into its supply chain, amplifying their potential for long-term impact and fostering the creation of new green jobs.
This year’s competition culminated in a finale held at Waterfall City, where three finalists presented their ideas to the judges and an engaged audience. Months of hard work and a shared commitment to a greener future shone through in every pitch. The competition proved to be a fertile ground for ambitious ideas that address pressing challenges in South Africa’s evolving socio-economic landscape.
“By merging social impact with business innovation, the Green Seeds Programme serves as a launchpad for entrepreneurs,” said Danny Vermeulen, Human Capital and Transformation Manager at Attacq. “It provides the skills, guidance, and green economy expertise needed to foster sustainable solutions within our industry.”

Jackie van Niekerk, CEO, Attacq, Peter de Villiers, CIO, Attacq, Eddy Mokobodi (CEO), Sakisa Energy and Technology Group, Winner, Josephine Sidambe, MD and Co-founder of Ingqwele Consulting & Project Management Pty Ltd, Siyabonga Sikosana, Operations Manager,Eltek Engineering, Hellen El Haimer, Lead independent non-executive director, Attacq, Ipeleng Mkhari, Independent non-executive director, Attacq
Attacq’s commitment extends beyond nurturing talent to ensuring these businesses address current needs while staying relevant for the future. By fostering entrepreneurial innovation and sustainable practices, the company aligns its objectives with creating shared value for all stakeholders.
The inaugural competition’s winner, Josephine Sidambe, Managing Director and Co-founder of lngqwele Consulting & Project Management Pty Ltd., emerged as a visionary leader. Her market-ready approach to sustainability underscores the programme’s success in driving transformative solutions.
“Together, we are planting the seeds of tomorrow’s innovation today.” Concluded Danny Vermeulen