ISO Certification Readiness Support is a practical capacity-building and advisory service designed to help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa establish the systems, processes and documentation required to pursue internationally recognized ISO certification.
We support businesses to move from informal or developing operational practices to structured, efficient and auditable management systems that strengthen business performance, improve customer confidence and open doors to new markets, tenders, partnerships and supply chains.
Our readiness support is tailored to the size, sector and maturity of each MSME. Rather than simply preparing businesses for an audit, we focus on helping them understand and implement management systems that add real value to their day-to-day operations.
Our support typically covers:
- ISO readiness assessment and gap analysis
- Development and improvement of policies, procedures and process documentation
- Quality Management System (QMS) development and implementation
- Risk and opportunity management
- Internal controls and process improvement
- Staff awareness and ISO implementation training
- Internal audit preparation and support
- Corrective and preventive action systems
- Records and document-control systems
- Management review preparation
- Pre-certification assessment and audit readiness
- Support in coordinating with accredited certification bodies
ISO Standards We Support
Depending on the nature and strategic objectives of the business, readiness support may cover standards such as:
ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management Systems
and other relevant ISO standards applicable to specific sectors.
We combine practical business advisory, management systems development and staff capacity building to ensure that ISO implementation becomes part of the organization's everyday operations - not simply a collection of documents prepared for an audit. Our goal is to help African MSMEs progress from certification preparation to sustainable business excellence, creating systems that continue delivering value long after certification.
