Application Deadline: 05 December 2025
The African Bank MSME Capacity Building Programme is a 12-month comprehensive initiative designed to enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of small businesses across various industries. This programme aims to address the unique challenges faced by MSMEs and empower them to contribute significantly to economic growth and job creation through mentorship, access to markets and other tailored interventions to suit business needs.
✅ Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply?
You must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- The business must have at least 51% Black ownership
- The enterprise must be owned by South African citizen/s over the age of 18 years
- The business owner/s must be full-time entrepreneurs and NOT be in employment of public and/or private organization, either full or part-time
- Must commit contractually to the programme for 12 months
- The business must be providing legal products and services (not drugs, tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, etc.)
🌟 Businesses owned by people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply
🎯 Eligible Sectors
• Information Technology (ICT)
• Collections
• Green Economy
• Manufacturing
• Agri-processing
• Franchising
• FMCG-Retail
• Health and Wellness
• Consulting and Services
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• Building and Construction
• Power and Energy
• Automotive
• Marketing & Advertising
• Events Management
• Fashion and Textile
📅 Important Dates
Applications Open
24 November 2025
Applications Close
05 December 2025
Click HERE to Apply
