Abstract
The paper reports on the technological capability assessment of small, medium and micro enterprises operating in the South African motor body repair sector. Multiple case studies were done on six motor body repair workshops. The study focussed on two technological capabilities, namely tactical and supplementary. Tactical capability focussed on the small enterprise’s ability to carry out auto-body repair and service of motor vehicles. Supplementary capability focussed on training, planning, information support and networking. The technological capability assessment was done through a model with five factors. The research established that most small enterprises understood their value addition activities. Five out of the six studied enterprises had no business strategy and this was found to have contributed to their poor tactical technological capability. All six workshops had weak supplementary technological capability. This was due to non-supportive infrastructure for training and networking. The paper proposes training and setting up of supply chain networks to enhance business growth and sustainability of these businesses.