African Cooperative Desk is seeking
Host companies: These companies will provide 12-month workplace experience opportunities for In-Service students from an engineering and business management background.
In-Service students (10) : These students are pursuing engineering or business management qualifications and require 12-month placements to complete their diplomas. The stipend for these positions is R5,000 per month.
Additionally, we have an opening for:
One disabled graduate: This graduate should possess a Business Management or Administration qualification and will be placed in an Administrator role in Kempton Park. The stipend for this position is R6,000 per month for a duration of 24 months.
For your reference, we have attached the host site agreement and program application forms.
WhatsApp Fana at 0736269736
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African Cooperative Desk in partnership with Rivoni Training is inviting Youth, SMMEs and Coops in Chemical Manufacturing
Programe Description:
Program:
1. 3 months chemical manufacturing skill program in cleaning detergent 20 youth invited with interest to be part of the Seta accredited program.
2. Learnership for company employees, SMME owners and Coop members who are already operating in chemical manufacturing.
Duration:
Skills Program 3 months
Leanership 12 months
Transport allowance will be given to attend training
Targeted Sector:
Chemical Manufacturing
REQUIREMENTS
18 - 40 years for unemployed Skill program, and 20 - 45 for employed learnership
Interested candidate should WhatsApp Fana@0736269736
Closing date to be Saturday the 08 June.
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Dear Entrepreneurs
The City of Johannesburg (Department of Economic Development) in partnership with PETCO and other stakeholders cordially invites Waste pickers, Cooperatives, SMMEs and individuals interested in recycling to a Waste Management Workshop.
The workshop aims to capacitate the participants with recycling value chain and will be connected with Buyback Centre’s. Some of the topics that will be covered includes:
Starting or expanding a recycling venture
Types of recyclable materials
Recycling opportunities (e.g. equipment support)
Importance of recycling
Record-keeping
Marketing strategies
Date: Tuesday 11 June 2024
Time: 10h00-13h00
Venue: Roodepoort City Hall
Kindly RSVP by Thursday 06 June 2024.
Economic Development, COJ
WhatsApp Fana Khumalo 0736269736
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*African Cooperative Desk & Gulumbiza - Ignite: Empowering Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs in Africa!*
Are you ready to fuel your own, or the entrepreneurial spirit among your entrepreneurs, beneficiaries, or students?
African Cooperative Desk in Partnership with the Wadhwani Foundation Introducing Ignite: Experiential Entrepreneurship Program - a transformative journey from ideation to execution, designed for idea stage entrepreneurs or students in the latter years of undergraduate programs and post-graduate candidates. Watch this video https://lnkd.in/dvfv9tNS on our initiative - Entrepreneurship by Wadhwani Foundation of which Ignite Program is a part.
*Why Ignite?*
⏰Hands-on Experience: Dive into real-world scenarios, refine ideas, and turn concepts into reality.
🚦Global Jury Certification: Gain recognition from industry experts, validating your students' entrepreneurial skills.
💫Pitching Skills: Get equipped to communicate ideas persuasively and confidently.
📍Access to Mentors: Personalized guidance from experienced mentors within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
*Learning Outcomes:*
• Understand startup frameworks.
• Develop a growth and innovative mindset.
• Learn how to pitch.
• Evaluate business scenarios.
• Undertake competition mapping.
• Understand market and customer dynamics.
• Research and analyse market trends.
• Manage resources effectively.
• Understand product-market fit.
*Mission of Ignite:*
Ignite aims to equip beneficiaries with the skills, knowledge, and experiential learning needed to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey.
*Program Details:*
Eligibility: Solid idea or early-stage startup ventures, early startup Incubates, ESD or SME development or support programs. Senior undergraduate and post-graduate students.
Key Offerings: Hands-on Experience, Real-world Application, Expert Masterclasses, Access to Mentors, Global Jury Certification, Industry Trends & Case Studies, Pitching Skills, Networking.
*Zero Cost: This program comes at no cost to participants or institutes!*
*To apply click here* https://forms.gle/Tza6scd9MbSQzK5K9Apply
The program will be delivered via Zoom ( twice a week) with the 1st Zoom classes starting the first week of June 2024.
For more details contact Xolela on WhatsApp :+27813310811
Join us in fostering a new generation of innovative thinkers and change-makers! Ignite the entrepreneurial spark in Africa.
www.wadhwanifoundation.org
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African Cooperative Desk SMME Opportunities
LGSETA is presenting a Six-Month Skills Programme opportunity for our SMMEs to China. This opportunity targets 10 SMMEs within the following sectors:
Programe Description:
Fully Funded By LG SETA and CCIEEC
Program: Small Business Owners Skills Program in China
Duration: Six Months
Allowance: R3500
Location: China
Targeted Sectors:
Construction.
Tourism/Hospitality.
Information Technology (4IR).
For you to be a qualifying candidate you should be compliant with the following requirements, there is no exception if you don’t have one of those documents, you do not qualify.
REQUIREMENTS
Youth (age between 18 to 35 years);
• Business must be 100% owned by South African citizens;
• Have a registered and trading business for a minimum of 3 years. The following supporting
documents are required:
o 3 years financial statements.
o A valid one-time pin (OPT) / tax pin issued by the South Revenue Services (SARS).
o UIF, COIDA, and other applicable industry regulations registrations.
o The business owner or the company representative must be willing to be away
from business for a period of 6 months.
• Minimum annual turnover of R500 000;
• Business owner(s) or directors must possess technical experience relevant to the
business, with hands-on experience in the running and management of the business;
• CV of the applicant;
• A business plan or a comprehensive company profile;
• A valid passport (valid not earlier than 28 February 2025);
• Proof of residency in Johannesburg (Statement of Water and Lights, Rates and Taxes) or
an affidavit confirming the place of residence;
• Must be proficiency in English and be able to maintain the highest ethical and professional
standards as they will be representing the COJ/RSA; and
• Must be willing to undergo a medical check-up and police clearance
Interested candidate should WhatsApp Fana@0736269736 with their Company Profile
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SANRAL is conducting an Electrical Maintenance Contract Training, which will be conducted across the 7 Regions of the City.
Only 18 candidates will be trained per Region, and selection will be based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Interested individuals should adhere to the following:
Submit the CIPC Certificates.
Specify which of the three training sessions you would like to attend. Below
1. Requirements and Skills, Be a SA Citizen and Proof of Residence confirming residence in the affected wards with COJ
2. Here are the local wards within COJ where the community training must be Conducted: Region A, B, C, D, E, F and G
3. Training to be conducted per region
3.1. Generic Skills Training
A. SHE Representative Personell x 3
B. First Aid x 3
C. Basic Electrical Installation x 3
3.2. Community Training
A. Tendering Process x 8
4. Candidate must email their documents to fana@africancoopdesk.co.za note training will cover Transportation to venue and Meals No Stipend Allowance Closing date 08 May 2024
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African Cooperative Desk Incubation
SMME Development Calling all ICT Companies to apply for the opportunity
Purpose of the Program
African Cooperative Desk in it's endeavor to implement the fourth Industrial Revolution Strategy has Partnered with ICT Companies to support ICT based SMMEs to enhance competency compliance and efficiency. This partnership will deliver Small Business. Enrichment Programme to qualifying small businesses in ICT.
Requirements: Gauteng based Township SMMEs working in ICT Space, formally registered ICT business, SMME must be willing to sign a contract of participation.
The aim of the program:
Provide digital transformation support, close development gaps that hinder their growth and opportunities to access the market, achieve industry and business compliance required to access various supply chains of corporations, support SMMEs with IT and digital services and diversify market access opportunities for ICT based SMMEs. Closing Date 15 May 2024
SMMEs offering Internet services, software developers, telecommunications products, websites, security systems and many other
Contact 0781439446 Mthunzi and 0736269736 Fana
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African Cooperative Desk is calling all SMMES and Cooperatives that are for space to rent at Orlando, Randburg
Midrand and Pretoria east rental space starts at 5000 per month
For more contact Fana 0736269736
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African Cooperative Desk - Ignite: Empowering Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs in Africa!
Are you ready to fuel your own, or the entrepreneurial spirit among your entrepreneurs, beneficiaries, or students?
African Cooperative Desk in Partnership with the Wadhwani Foundation Introducing Ignite: Experiential Entrepreneurship Program - a transformative journey from ideation to execution, designed for idea stage entrepreneurs or students in the latter years of undergraduate programs and post-graduate candidates. Watch this video https://lnkd.in/dvfv9tNS on our initiative - Entrepreneurship by Wadhwani Foundation of which Ignite Program is a part.
Why Ignite?
Hands-on Experience: Dive into real-world scenarios, refine ideas, and turn concepts into reality.
Global Jury Certification: Gain recognition from industry experts, validating your students' entrepreneurial skills.
Pitching Skills: Get equipped to communicate ideas persuasively and confidently.
Access to Mentors: Personalized guidance from experienced mentors within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Learning Outcomes:
• Understand startup frameworks.
• Develop a growth and innovative mindset.
• Learn how to pitch.
• Evaluate business scenarios.
• Undertake competition mapping.
• Understand market and customer dynamics.
• Research and analyse market trends.
• Manage resources effectively.
• Understand product-market fit.
Mission of Ignite:
Ignite aims to equip beneficiaries with the skills, knowledge, and experiential learning needed to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey.
Program Details:
Eligibility: Solid idea or early-stage startup ventures, early startup Incubates, ESD or SME development or support programs. Senior undergraduate and post-graduate students.
Key Offerings: Hands-on Experience, Real-world Application, Expert Masterclasses, Access to Mentors, Global Jury Certification, Industry Trends & Case Studies, Pitching Skills, Networking.
Zero Cost: This program comes at no cost to participants or institutes!
Apply Now for February 2024 Semester before 28 February 2024, program will be delivered via Zoom ( twice a week) with the 1st Zoom classes on the of 5 March 2024: https://forms.gle/JD3GA9GLNNoZxupB9
For more details contact Xolela on WhatsApp :+27813310811
Join us in fostering a new generation of innovative thinkers and change-makers! Ignite the entrepreneurial spark in Africa.
www.wadhwanifoundation.org
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