Treasury's Jobs Fund launched

Jobs Fund

Dear SA LED Network Member,

National Treasury has launched a R9 billion Jobs Fund, running for three years and administered by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). It is targeted at established companies that plan to expand existing programmes or pilot innovative approaches to employment creation, with a special focus on opportunities for young people. To find out more about the fund please click on our article.  


We added the South Africa Investor's Handbook 2010 published by the dti to our online library. The publication aims to highlight the wealth of investment opportunities and diversity of economic sectors from which investors can derive long-term benefits. To download the Handbook please click here.


The NEPAD Business Foundation (NBF) invites firms and individuals to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to provide the following consulting services: Develop an interactive, practical/hand-on self-contained agriculture supply-chain training module at polytechnic level with strong linkages into formal private sector businesses (e.g., agri-business, value-addition, logistics, packaging, etc.), as a pilot project, targeting in the first place, existing small non-commercial farmers and agri-entrepreneurs and secondly, students. To view the full tender click here.


The SMME Fair 2011 takes place from 23 to 25 September at the ICC in Durban. Small businesses are requested to register as soon as possible in order to use the opportunity to network with over 500 exhibiting businesses as well as showcase their brands and create awareness of products and services ranging from arts and crafts, fashion, tourism, manufacturing etc. To find out more about the event please click here


The Province of the Eastern Cape: Local Government & Traditional Affairs is seeking two Assistant LED Managers based in BishoClosing date is 24 June 2011. To view the advert please go to our job section or click here


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