SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme 2026/2027

Contexte

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme. Tholoana is an 18-month business growth programme for entrepreneurs leading commercially proven South African businesses that are either growing or poised for growth. The programme provides tailored support to strengthen leadership, business systems, financial capability and market access. Through tailored business support and mentoring, Tholoana helps entrepreneurs strengthen areas such as leadership, financial management, operational systems and market access. The support responds to the needs of each business, recognising that businesses at this stage do not all face the same challenges or require the same interventions. The programme has a particular focus on women, youth, persons with disabilities, and entrepreneurs building businesses in rural communities.

Missions et responsabilités

The programme provides tailored support and mentoring over 18 months, helping entrepreneurs to:

• Strengthen leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Improve financial management and capability
• Enhance operational systems
• Expand market access
• Work with experienced mentors and receive practical business support addressing the specific needs of each business

Profil recherché

Tholoana is designed for entrepreneurs who:

• Are South African citizens and work full-time in their businesses
• Are majority shareholders and key decision-makers
• Lead businesses that are at least 51% black-owned and managed
• Have businesses registered and operating in South Africa
• Have traded consistently for at least two years
• Have paying customers and recurring, verifiable revenue
• Can demonstrate repeat demand for their products or services
• Have a viable business model and a credible opportunity to grow
• Are willing to learn, make changes and commit to the full 18-month programme

Priority consideration is given to businesses owned by women, youth and persons with disabilities, as well as businesses based in or meaningfully serving rural and township communities.

Conditions et avantages

• Every business is different. Tholoana provides tailored support based on what each entrepreneur and business needs to become stronger and better equipped for growth.
• Over 18 months, entrepreneurs work with experienced mentors and receive practical business support that can include leadership, financial management, operational systems, market access and other areas identified through the programme.

Dossier de candidature

• Business details demonstrating at least 51% black ownership and management
• Proof of registration and operation in South Africa
• Evidence of consistent trading for at least two years
• Verification of paying customers and recurring, verifiable revenue
• Demonstration of repeat demand for products or services
• Viable business model and growth opportunity details

Comment postuler

Applications are now open. To apply and for more information, please visit the official webpage of the SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme.

Application Deadline : 13 October 2026