Sithandathu General Services (Pty) Ltd
| Business Location: | Rural & Township |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Branch: | Nelson Mandela Bay |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Services Offered are Office Cleaning, Industrial Cleaning, Window Cleaning (Interior and Exterior), Ablution Facilities Cleaning, Kitchen and Mess Room Cleaning, Floor and Carpet Cleaning, Waste Disposal Management, Hygiene Products Supply and Management, Post-Construction Cleaning and Specialised Cleaning Services (e.g. deep cleaning and sanitizing).
Challenges/Needs:
The owner needed assistance with the development of a Business Plan to submit for funding opportunities.
The business required a vehicle to transport cleaning staff and equipment.
Their equipment was outdated.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Mr. Zide approached Sedfa and was assisted by Lizle Schultz at the Nelson Mandela Bay Branch. After conducting an assessment, the business gaps were identified, and the following improvement interventions were implemented.
The owner was assisted with the development of a business plan and cashflow projections for the purpose of applying for funding.
He was assisted to submit a funding application (Asset Assist Grant programme) to acquire a vehicle and equipment.
The owner was assisted with the development of a business plan and cashflow projections for the purpose of applying for funding.
He was assisted to submit a funding application (Asset Assist Grant programme) to acquire a vehicle and equipment.
Outcome Details:
The funding application (Asset Assist Grant) to the value of R 248 861.35 was approved and a new vehicle and equipment were bought.
Employment increased by 75 % from four to seven employees (including the owner).
The turnover of the business increased by 34% from R 734 456 (previous financial year) to R 985 700 (current financial year).
Employment increased by 75 % from four to seven employees (including the owner).
The turnover of the business increased by 34% from R 734 456 (previous financial year) to R 985 700 (current financial year).
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“Thank you Sedfa”.
