Maloane foods and catering supplies (PTY)LTD
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Branch: | Seda Ekurhuleni Branch |
| Business Start Date: | 2022-05-25 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Maloane Foods and Catering Supplies (Pty) Ltd is a 100% black-owned agro-processing business specialising in the production of biltong, droëwors, cabanossi, and dry meat snacks.
Challenges/Needs:
Before receiving support, Maloane Foods faced the following challenges:
• Limited production capacity due to inadequate processing equipment
• Long biltong drying times affecting order turnaround and productivity
• Inability to fully meet food safety and quality standards required by formal markets
• Limited job creation due to manual production processes
• Restricted ability to scale operations and meet growing customer demand
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
SEDFA provided both financial and non-financial support to strengthen the business’s operational capacity:
Asset Assist Support Programme (AAP):
The business received approved funding of R228,674.00 (VAT inclusive) for the acquisition of critical food-processing equipment, including biltong dryers, mincers, slicers, bandsaws, sausage fillers, refrigeration units, and stainless-steel worktables.
Business Development Support:
Ongoing advisory and mentorship support is provided to strengthen operations, improve productivity, and support structured trading.
Asset Assist Support Programme (AAP):
The business received approved funding of R228,674.00 (VAT inclusive) for the acquisition of critical food-processing equipment, including biltong dryers, mincers, slicers, bandsaws, sausage fillers, refrigeration units, and stainless-steel worktables.
Business Development Support:
Ongoing advisory and mentorship support is provided to strengthen operations, improve productivity, and support structured trading.
Outcome Details:
As a direct result of SEDFA’s intervention, Maloane Foods and Catering Supplies achieved significant growth:
• Turnover Growth: Increased from R90,000 to R360,000, reflecting a growth of R270,000.
• Productivity Improvements:
o Biltong drying time reduced by 50% due to temperature-controlled drying equipment.
o Overall production efficiency improved by 30%, allowing the business to meet higher demand.
• Profitability: Net profit increased from R39,750 to R55,800, demonstrating improved financial performance.
• Employment Creation: The number of employees increased from 1 to 5, creating 4 new jobs within the local community.
• Operational Capacity: The acquisition of modern machinery enabled the business to scale production, improve product consistency, and strengthen compliance with food safety standards.
• Sustainability: The business is now better positioned to supply formal markets, expand distribution channels, and sustain long-term growth within the agro-processing sector.
• Turnover Growth: Increased from R90,000 to R360,000, reflecting a growth of R270,000.
• Productivity Improvements:
o Biltong drying time reduced by 50% due to temperature-controlled drying equipment.
o Overall production efficiency improved by 30%, allowing the business to meet higher demand.
• Profitability: Net profit increased from R39,750 to R55,800, demonstrating improved financial performance.
• Employment Creation: The number of employees increased from 1 to 5, creating 4 new jobs within the local community.
• Operational Capacity: The acquisition of modern machinery enabled the business to scale production, improve product consistency, and strengthen compliance with food safety standards.
• Sustainability: The business is now better positioned to supply formal markets, expand distribution channels, and sustain long-term growth within the agro-processing sector.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
The Asset Assist support transformed our business. The new machinery helped us improve efficiency, reduce production time, and increase our output. With SEDFA’s support, we are now confident that our products meet quality standards and that our business can grow sustainably.
