Tshima Building supply and projects
| Business Location: | Rural area - Villages |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Branch: | Vhembe |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Manufacturing of bricks
Challenges/Needs:
1. The financial recording system was disorganized and lacked proper structure.
2. The business faced a shortage of essential equipment needed for production expansion.
3. There was a lack of knowledge of quality management.
4. The business was not registered with NHRBC and CIBD, limiting their tender compliance and opportunities.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
1. SEDFA assisted Tshima Building and Supplies with business training, which included HACCAP and tendering to do business.
2. The business was also assisted with the development of the Business plan. This was used to apply for funding.
3. The business assisted with product testing of both Maxi and Stock bricks through South African Bureau of Standards (SABS).
4. Sedfa also assisted Tshima Building and Supplies with 6 months business productivity improvement mentorship. This is through Productivity SA.
2. The business was also assisted with the development of the Business plan. This was used to apply for funding.
3. The business assisted with product testing of both Maxi and Stock bricks through South African Bureau of Standards (SABS).
4. Sedfa also assisted Tshima Building and Supplies with 6 months business productivity improvement mentorship. This is through Productivity SA.
Outcome Details:
• With no previous business experience and skills, the owner is now capacitated in several aspects of the business.
• Through the SEDFA Asset Assist Programme the business acquired R183,017.39 grant assistance for new machines and equipment which has assisted the business to expand its production capacity. The business experienced an increase in sales.
• The productivity improvement programme assisted the business in enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and boosting workforce skills. It also helped the business to adopt modern technologies, track performance, and improve competitiveness.
• The business turnover has increased from the sales of 2021/2022 which was R150,000.00, and increased to R 1,420,537.00 in the current financial year.
• The number of employees increased from 4 to 10 including the owner.
• The business has recently received funding confirmation from SEDFA Township and Rural Enterprise Programme valued at R2 246 181,67.
• Through the SEDFA Asset Assist Programme the business acquired R183,017.39 grant assistance for new machines and equipment which has assisted the business to expand its production capacity. The business experienced an increase in sales.
• The productivity improvement programme assisted the business in enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and boosting workforce skills. It also helped the business to adopt modern technologies, track performance, and improve competitiveness.
• The business turnover has increased from the sales of 2021/2022 which was R150,000.00, and increased to R 1,420,537.00 in the current financial year.
• The number of employees increased from 4 to 10 including the owner.
• The business has recently received funding confirmation from SEDFA Township and Rural Enterprise Programme valued at R2 246 181,67.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
"Sedfa has played a key role in helping us achieve our targets, accessing funding and we highly value the dedication and support provided by Sedfa Business Advisors.
