07/03/2016
The Tholoana Enterprise Programme is currently open for National
Applications from 01 to 31 March 2016. This round will be the only
application round for 2016 so be sure to apply now to ensure you have an
opportunity to become part of this year’s Tholoana Enterprise Programme.
Successful candidates will be part of a high-energy solution that has
helped hundreds of businesses to accelerate their success. Wrap-around
support, including expert mentorship, skills training workshops, access to
markets, and qualified investment-readiness support, has been shown to
improve the confidence and skills of entrepreneurs.
The Tholoana Enterprise Programme supports small enterprises that benefit –
or are run by – women, the youth and those living in rural and peri-urban
areas. The SAB Foundation is especially keen to create opportunities for
disabled entrepreneurs, who are strongly encouraged to apply. Similarly,
applications are welcome from businesses working in new and/or growing
sectors such as export, manufacturing, food processing, water, energy and
waste management.
Eligibility Criteria
The business is black-owned* and managed, and operational.
Your business is registered and headquartered within the South African
borders.
The business should be commercially sustainable and viable.
You are involved in the business’s daily operations and management on a
full time basis.
You have the skills and experience necessary for the type of business
you’re engaged in.
Your business is in the initial stages of operations (± 1 year and less
than 5 years);
SAB Foundation Tholoana Programme does not fund, sponsor or partner with
the following:
If you are an employee of the SAB Foundation, SAB Pty Ltd, SAB Miller Plc.
, ABI and affiliates
If you have already been awarded a grant by the SAB Foundation
If your business is not operational and it is just an idea or a concept
If your business’s sole operations are alcohol related i.e. tavern,
shebeen, bottle store, or pub
If your business primary operations are s*x, gaming, gambling, to***co or
illegal
If your business is a franchise: you are a franchisor or franchisee etc.
If your business is an NPO (not-for-profit organisation), NGO
(non-governmental organisation), home based care service organisation,
community uplifting project, youth development/educational organisation
etc., recycling project, women and children’s home, sports and recreation
centre, youth diversion project, skills development project: therefore if
it does not have a profit motive
If you require sponsorship for an event, a launch, a conference, a forum, a
seminar, a party or a fundraising function, land and building acquisitions
If you require a bursary, a scholarship, an internship, and funding in the
form of studies, exchange programmes and textbooks. etc.
If you require any form of sponsorship or donations
PLEASE NOTE – for the above point that refers to NPO’s And NGO’s etc. SAB
Pty Ltd has departments dedicated to assist with CSI initiatives and
bursaries: for more information on this, please visit
www.sab.co.za
Apply Now
National online applications will open on 01 to 31 March 2016
(midday). To access the online application form, CLICK HERE.
You have to register on the portal first, then you can apply.
Please ensure you read the instructions on the portal carefully and
download the “Online Application Guidance Document” from the link available
on the portal.
If you have any queries, please contact the SAB Foundation Tholoana Team
directly on 086 111 1690 or 011 881 8679 (during office hours)
Tholoana Enterprise Programme Information Brochure
Below you will find the Tholoana Enterprise Programme Brochure with
detailed information on the programme.
Please visit:
http://www.sab.co.za/sablimited/content/en/sabfoundation-detail-page?oid=2883&sn=Detail&pid=2169
Applications close on 31 March 2016
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