The Small Enterprise Development Agency

Lindani DhlomoProvincial Manager – Seda KZN

01 September 2010

SEDA VISION AND MISSION

MISSION:To develop, support and promote small enterprises to ensure their growth and sustainability in coordination

and partnership with other role players

VISION:To be the centre of excellence for small enterprise

development in South Africa

Increased contribution of small enterprises to SA economy,

economic growth, job creation and equity

EXPECTED IMPACT

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1:Enhance competitiveness and capabilities of small enterprises

through coordinated services, programmes and projects

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 2:Ensure equitable access for small enterprises to business

support services through partnerships

SEDA STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

The seda Target Market

seda focuses primarily on developing products and services to assist small, micro (both formal and informal) and co-operative enterprises, while continuing to provide products and services to medium enterprises.

Medium

Small

Micro80%

20%

Seda Operations (Sample)

Seda Operations (Sample)

IMPLICATIONS OF MANDATE• Local delivery

• Shift from wholesale to retail model

increasing foot print

• Create national credible brand

• Back it with uniform quality service and

standards

• Find win-win partnerships

Some of the Seda Services

Information, advice and referrals Import and export training Trade information Business assessments Technical support Business mentoring Market access advice Business linkages SMME Hotline: 08607663729 Seda Callcentre: 0861103703

Contact Information

Branch Telephone number

uMgungundlovu (Pietermaritzburg)

033 264 3100

uThungulu (Richards Bay) 035 789 3735

uGu (Port Shepstone) 039 688 1560

Sisonke (Ixopo) 039 874 7100

uThukela (Ladysmith) 036 638 9780

Amajuba (Newcastle) 034 312 9096

Contact Information Contd.

Partnerships Telephone number

Seda eThekwini 031 3089900

Thank you!