Lefa Skills Academy
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | North West |
| Branch: | Bojanala West |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
The business offers accredited training in lifting machinery, earthmoving equipment, occupational safety, and driver training.
Challenges/Needs:
Despite the high demand for its services, the business faced several key challenges that
necessitated Seda’s intervention:
• No formal business plan to support funding applications
• Limited access to development finance
• Insufficient marketing and brand presence
These barriers constrained growth, limited service capacity, and threatened the long-term sustainability of the business.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
When Lefa Skills Academy engaged with Seda, the Business Advisor conducted a business diagnosis and implemented the following interventions:
• Development of a comprehensive Business Plan to support funding applications
• Support in identifying appropriate funding opportunities, including guidance through the SEDFA Lending and Investment Unit application process
The business plan was instrumental in presenting a structured case for funding and operational expansion.
• Development of a comprehensive Business Plan to support funding applications
• Support in identifying appropriate funding opportunities, including guidance through the SEDFA Lending and Investment Unit application process
The business plan was instrumental in presenting a structured case for funding and operational expansion.
Outcome Details:
As a result of Seda’s intervention and support:
• Turnover increased from R2,696,526 to R4,169,274, a growth of 54.6%
• 10 out of 12 jobs have been sustained, with prospects for further job creation once the facility is developed
• The business successfully secured funding from the SEDFA Lending and Investment Unit to the value of R350 000 in support of the development of a fully compliant training facility on newly acquired land
• Increased brand recognition and client confidence among local mining houses
• Turnover increased from R2,696,526 to R4,169,274, a growth of 54.6%
• 10 out of 12 jobs have been sustained, with prospects for further job creation once the facility is developed
• The business successfully secured funding from the SEDFA Lending and Investment Unit to the value of R350 000 in support of the development of a fully compliant training facility on newly acquired land
• Increased brand recognition and client confidence among local mining houses
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
"With Seda's support, we now have a clear plan and the resources to build a facility that meets industry standards. Securing funding through SEDFA Lending and Investment Unit has been a game-changer. We are excited to scale up and make an even greater impact in our community."
— Kefilwe Motlana, Managing Director
— Kefilwe Motlana, Managing Director
