Kwanomtshilwane Womans Primary Co-operative
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Branch: | uMgungundlovu |
| Business Start Date: | 2012-03-15 |
| Busniess Type: | Co-operative |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
- Manufacturing and supplying cement blocks for the local construction market
- Mixing raw materials and moulding cement blocks on-site
- Curing blocks to ensure strength, durability, and compliance with quality standards
- Managing on-site sales and delivering orders to nearby customers and projects
Challenges/Needs:
- Equipment Breakdown: A critical delivery truck broke down in 2022, halting operations for over a year due to a lack of funds for repairing.
- Limited Delivery Capacity: Without a functioning vehicle, customer service and delivery capabilities were severely affected.
- Inadequate HR Structures: There was a lack of formal HR systems and operational guidelines.
- Lack of Business Management Skills: Members needed structured training to manage finances, operations, and staff more effectively.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
- Funding Support: Through the CDSP, the Co-operative received R1,697,325.00 in grant funding. This enabled the purchase of a truck, block-making machinery, a mixer, and critical raw materials.
- Training and Capacity Building: Members received practical training in Human Resource Management and Business Management to improve administrative systems, optimize staff roles, and apply business principles in day-to-day operations
- Training and Capacity Building: Members received practical training in Human Resource Management and Business Management to improve administrative systems, optimize staff roles, and apply business principles in day-to-day operations
Outcome Details:
- The client’s funding application was successfully submitted to SEDFA for consideration.
- The submission triggered the formal due diligence process by SEDFA's Direct Lending team.
- The business is now in the pipeline for potential funding approval of R450,000 for a tipper truck.
- The application positioned the business to be considered for operational expansion and improved service delivery in the construction sector.
- The process enabled the client to build internal capacity and confidence in applying for future funding opportunities.
- The submission triggered the formal due diligence process by SEDFA's Direct Lending team.
- The business is now in the pipeline for potential funding approval of R450,000 for a tipper truck.
- The application positioned the business to be considered for operational expansion and improved service delivery in the construction sector.
- The process enabled the client to build internal capacity and confidence in applying for future funding opportunities.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
We’re incredibly grateful for SEDFA’s support. The funding and training helped us get back on our feet. – Ms Nomandla Mkhize
