The Man Behind the Brand

The life of an independent business owner can be extremely difficult and very lonely. Growth gets stagnant, technology changes faster than you can adapt, and customers are always looking for new things. With the help of an experienced TEAM at Support Office, a network of Members who have been in your shoes before, and a proven Preferred Supplier Program, we understand the importance of independent business owners because we are a group full of them.

From humble beginnings Office National was established in 2004 and over the years, has become Southern Africa’s largest branded independently owned and operated, Commercial and Retail provider of Stationery, Office Furniture, Back-2- School, Business Technology as well as Canteen and Janitorial products. Office Products vendors and stores serve nearly every segment of the population which is why we continue to thrive.

At Office National, we believe in communities and the people in them. We strive to be productive and helpful members of the communities we serve and work to create a positive impact on local economies.

Our Trademark “Think | Shop | Support Local” has gained traction over the years and we put our money where our mouth is by empowering our Independent owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs.

Our goal is to be a nationwide leader, but with a local focus, and that’s why we partner with independent owners to help support and uplift their communities. So, even though Office National Africa is a big brand that spans across all 9 provinces in South Africa as well as Namibia and Lesotho, it’s fuelled by an independent, entrepreneurial spirit and is grounded on providing excellent personal service from trusted independent partners.

Office National is not your typical corporate company; it’s a community that will treat customers like our favourite neighbour.

Now more than ever, Resellers and Suppliers need to be working together. As Henry Ford once said: “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself”.