Mpumalanga youth development fund
The Office of the Premier of Mpumalanga has finalized the establishment of the Mpumalanga Youth Development Fund (MYDF), a commitment made by the Honorable Premier; Mrs. RM Mtshweni-Tsipane during the State of the Province Address of this administration.
The fund seeks amongst other things to:
- Assist youth to establish businesses;
- Assist with expansion of existing and viable businesses;
- Provide business skills development and mentorship and
- Provide business development support which will ensure access to market and government initiated opportunities.
The MYDF will be implemented over a pilot phase of three years and stand as a grant to the deserving and qualifying youth (15-35 years) owned entities. Potential candidates should ensure that their application is in a form of a sound business plan accompanied by the following returnable documents:
- Identity Document (ID) certified copy;
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of Residence;
- Company Registration Documents;
- SARS Tax Pin;
- BEE certificate (CIPC or Sworn Affidavit)
- Share Certificate
- Proof of active business account
How to apply
Applications should be submitted on the form which is accessible on www.mpumalanga.gov.za. No faxed applications will be accepted.
NB: This is an extension of the advert which closed on the 23rd of December 2020, therefore those who initially applied from the first call should not resubmit their applications.
Contact information
Enquiries should be directed to Mr. SB Ntandane on 013-766-2108.
Please forward your application to
The Head-Special Programmes Directorate, for attention:
Ms. N Shongwe,
Office of the Premier,
Private Bag X11291,
Mbombela,
1200.
Physical Address:
Office of the Premier, Makhonjwa Building, First Floor, Riverside Park, Government Boulevard, Mbombela.
Closing date is April 8, 2021.
