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Programmes in the Free State
Free State Development Corporation (FDC)
The Free State Development Corporation
(FDC) offers start-up, expansion and
bridging loans to businesses. In addition,
it offers regular visits to businesses to
help with basic business skills and to
monitor progress.
Contact the FDC:
| Bloemfontein |
051 400 0800 |
| Phuthaditjhaba |
058 714 0071 |
| Sasolburg |
016 976 8944 |
| Welkom |
057 357 5329 |
| Trompsburg |
051 713 0342/3 |
| Bloemfontein |
051 430 6687 |
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Learnerships
Government and business are working together to provide
learnerships to unemployed young people. Training is
conducted within the working environment and has both a
theoretical and a practical component.
The aim is that once a young person qualifies from the
Learnership Programme, he or she will have enough skills to
find permanent employment. Sector Education and Training uthorities (SETA) offices are in Bloemfontein.
Contact SETAs:
| Services SETA |
051 430 6223 |
| Local Government SETA |
051 448 2481 |
| Construction SETA |
051 447 1245 |
| Manufacturing and Engineering SETA |
051 430 1263 |
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Umsobomvu Youth Fund (UYF)
Entrepreneurship Education Training: This training is aimed at
helping young people understand the concepts and principles of
entrepreneurship.
Graduate Development Training: This is a training programme for
unemployed graduates to enhance their life and professional skills.
Business Consulting Service Vouchers: These are services designed
to help youth set up, expand or develop their businesses.
Vouchers contact: 051 448-9203/4
Youth Advice Centres can be found at the following points:
- Goldfields FET College, Thabong
Tel:
057 395-1301
- Qwa-Qwa, Makaone Village
Tel:
058 713-3143
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Tourism Enterprise Programme (TEP)
The Tourism Enterprise Programme facilitates the growth and development of small, medium and
micro-enterprises in the tourism industry, and promotes income-generating projects and job creation.
Contact the TEP: 0861 205 845 or 051 444 0070
Contact the Department of Tourism, Environmental and Economic Affairs: 051 400 9623
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Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda)
Visit your local Seda office for information and advice on how to start your
new enterprise and make a success of it! People can go to a Seda for help
to start a business or, if they already have a business, to make it stronger
and more profitable. Seda has a special focus on cooperative enterprises.
Contact Seda:
| Seda |
Contact number |
| Bloemfontein Provincial Office |
051 411 3820 |
| Welkom – Lejweleputswa |
057 396 4777 |
| Bloemfontein – Mangaung |
051 447 3281 |
| Kroonstad – Moqhaka |
056 213 1809 |
| Sasolburg – Metsimaholo |
016 974 2460 |
| Bethlehem – Thabo Mofutsanyana |
058 303 7162 |
| Trompsburg – Xhariep |
051 713 0376/0363 |
More organisations that support SMMEs
Khula Enterprise Finance: Khula helps SMMEs
to get loans from banks and micro-lenders. It does
not lend money itself.
Contact: 051 430-0275/3203
National Development Agency (NDA): The NDA
grants funds to Civil Society Organisations for the
purpose of meeting developmental needs of poor
communities.
Contact: 051 430-2024
Boss: Umsobomvu micro-finance programme.
Contact: 051 448-4820/4
Business Partners: They offer loans to small and
medium enterprises.
Contact: 051 446-0536
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Local Economic Development (LED)
Every municipality has a Local Economic Development programme. Activities of these programmes vary from
district to district, but, in general, their purpose is to promote economic development in their areas.
Contact Provincial LED: 051 405 8624
District Municipality LED Officers:
| Municipality |
Telephone |
| Motheo District Municipality |
051 407 3200 |
| Xhariep District Municipality |
051 713 9307 |
| Lejweleputswa District Municipality |
057 353 3094 |
| Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality |
058 718 1048 |
| Fezile Dabi District Municipality |
016 970 8600 |
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Thusong Centre contact details
Thusong Centres are one-stop government offices and community facilities.
| Thusong Centre |
Address |
Contact number |
| Botshabelo |
1230 Section E, Botshabelo |
051 532 6791 |
| Qalabotjha |
1279 Gamede Street, Qalabotjha, Villiers |
058 821 1127/25 |
| Onalerona |
188 Sediba Village (Next to Sediba Clinic), Thaba Nchu |
082 550 8512 |
| Namahadi |
Charles Mopeli Stadium, Qwa-Qwa |
058 789 1147 |
| Kopanong |
398 Booysen Street, Madikgetla, Trompsburg |
051 713 0493/0187 |
| Mohokare |
Cnr Vegkop & Pansergrove Streets, Zastron |
051 673 1979 |
| Phiritona |
2264 Makoko, Hlahane Street, Phiritona Heilbron |
058 1411 |
Website: www.thusong.gov.za
Free State Provincial Government Departments
| Department |
Contact number |
| Department of Agriculture |
051 506 1612/1613 |
| Department of Labour |
051 505 6200 |
| Department of Land Affairs |
051 400 4200 |
| Department of Local Government and Housing |
051 403 3713 |
| Department of Minerals and Energy |
057 391 1300 |
| Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport |
051 405 4381/405 4721 |
| Expanded Public Works Programme |
051 405 8949 |
| Department of Social Development |
051 409 0555/405 4431 |
| Department of Sport, Art and Culture |
051 410 4735 |
| Department of Water Affairs and Forestry |
051 405 9000/405 4269 |
| Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) |
051 448 4504 |
| Programme |
| Agricultural Development |
051 506 1612/17 |
| Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) |
051 404 8000 |
| Early Childhood Development Programme |
051 403 2200 |
| Home Community-Based Care Programme |
051 409 0555 |
| Investing in Culture Programme |
051 410 4735 |
| Land Redistribution and Development |
051 400 4200 |
| The Social Development Funding Window (SDFW) of the National Skills Fund |
051 505 6274 |
Website: www.fs.gov.za
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