SAB Foundation 2021 Tholoana Enterprise Programme for South African Entrepreneurs

This year, the SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme will recruit 40-60 entrepreneurs who are keen to learn, determined to take their business to the next level and who want to contribute to the economy.

“Entrepreneurs add value to society and strengthen economies,” says Andiswa Gumede, SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme Specialist. “To succeed and sustain that growth, they need market opportunities, mentorship, business skills and funding.”

• Table of Content
• About South African Breweries (SAB)
• Tholoana Enterprise Programme
• Aim and Benefits of Tholoana Enterprise Programme
• Requirements for Tholoana Enterprise Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About South African Breweries (SAB)

Our Dream is to bring people together for a better world. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest natural ingredients. Our diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; multi-country brands Beck’s, Castle, Castle Lite, Hoegaarden, and Leffe; and local champions such as Aguila, Bud Light, Jupiler, Klinskoye, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Skol, and Victoria. Our brew... continue reading

Tholoana Enterprise Programme

Aim and Benefits of Tholoana Enterprise Programme

We invest in entrepreneurs – with a particular emphasis on women, youth, people in rural areas and entrepreneurs with a disability – who show the potential and commitment to grow a business and create jobs.

This is done through a structured, two-year business support programme, seed-funding and assistance with access to markets.
Applications are open once a year, with the businesses showing the most potential and commitment with about 60 new entrepreneurs being brought onto the programme per annum.

Requirements for Tholoana Enterprise Programme Qualification

• The business is?fully?operational and has been trading for at least 12 months.
• The business is black owned and managed.
• The business is headquartered and registered (if applicable), within South African borders.
• The business is a going concern, commercially sustainable and viable.
• The business is in the early stages of growth.
• 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 has the skills and experience necessary for the type of business they are engaged in.
• The applicant should show a willingness to learn, grow and change.
• The applicant should show entrepreneurial and leadership abilities.
• The applicant should be resilient and driven to succeed.

In addition, preference will be given to:

• Enterprises run by or benefitting people living with disabilities.
• Women and youth-owned businesses.
• Peri-urban and rural enterprises.
• Enterprises that create jobs in areas with few other opportunities.

Entrepreneurs who are living with disabilities are also strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are also welcome from businesses working in new and growing sectors such as export, manufacturing, food processing, water, energy and waste management.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

There are currently two applications open on the entry platform. Please ensure that you select the SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme when applying.

For more details, visit SAB Foundation website.