SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme for South African Entrepreneurs in Africa
Requirements
Applicants must be fully operational for at least 12 months.
The business needs to be 51% black-owned and managed.
The business must be headquartered in South Africa.
The business must be managed full-time by the applicant.
The applicant has the skills and experience necessary for the type of business they are engaged in.
Entrepreneur Requirements
The applicant should be resilient, self-motivated and driven to succeed.
The applicant should show a willingness to learn, grow and change.
The applicant should show entrepreneurial and leadership abilities.
The applicant is involved in the daily operations and management of the business on a full-time basis and is not employed by any other organisation.
The applicant is a South African citizen.
The applicant has the skills and experience necessary for the type of business they are engaged in.
The applicant is looking for business support, mentorship and skills training to take their business to the next level.
The applicant is committed to full participation in the programme over the18-month period.
The applicant is open to change and willing to drive new strategies to support the growth of their business.
The applicant has high moral and ethical standards and a desire to contribute to the economy of South Africa.
Business Requirements
The business is at least 51% *black-owned and managed.
The business creates jobs.
The business is in the early stages of growth.
The business is operational and has been trading for at least 12 months.
The business should be a going concern, commercially sustainable and viable.
The business is headquartered and registered (if applicable), within South African borders.
Benefits
[Leadership Development:#
Successful businesses are built on a combination of business skills, personal skills and leadership skills. We follow this holistic approach and place as much focus on leadership development and confidence-building as all the other facets of the programme.
Practical Skills Development:
Five dynamic workshops form an important part of the programme and attendance at these sessions is compulsory. The presentations are practical and facilitated by experienced entrepreneurs, and the topics include Personal Transformation and Strategic Planning, Costing and Pricing, Sales and Marketing, Human Resource Management and Accounting and Financial Management for Small Businesses.
Mentoring and Coaching:
Participants have access to a personal mentor for up to four hours per month. In addition to the mentor, ongoing support and guidance from portfolio coordinators and the programme manager is on offer. Targeted consulting support including agrispecialists, process engineering and investment readiness are also on offer.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme for South African Entrepreneurs in Africa
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