Our research revealed that, due to the high level of unskilled labour and unemployment in the Postmasburg and Danielskuil areas, the vast majority of people in the SMME sector are “forced entrepreneurs” who cannot find alternative employment options in the formal sector. A lack of the required skill sets and experience to apply for jobs or tenders at the local mines, also limits the growth and progress of these SMMEs.

 

Jasper Power strives to drive skills development through Enterprise Development, and part of this drive includes the mentorship of new entrepreneurs, as well as old ones we have worked with.

 

We trust that through the establishment of mentorship programmes, we may

be able to achieve the following:

• Support SMMEs with simple accounting activities – for example, how to

create a correct tax invoice.

• Assist and advise on how to maintain a fully functional operational business.

• Ensure that proper accreditation is taken if required

• Budgeting and cash flow

 

SMMEs that have been appointed to Jasper Power’s mentorship

programmes, have been placed on one of the following:

1. Enterprise for South Africa: Key outputs for this programme are business

consulting support, workshop-based business skills training, and also

monitoring and evaluation of SMMEs. This programme consists of one-on-one

interaction with the business owner.

2. SMME Starter Pack: This is an Energy and Water SETA accredited

programme, training SMMEs with respect to the development of both

leadership skills and early-stage business acumen.

Learn more about Jasper Power's SMME Mentoring in Jasper Jewels Report.

SMALL, MEDIUM & MICRO-SIZE ENTERPRISE MENTORING