Bajayjay rojects and Services
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | North West |
| Branch: | Bojanala West |
| Business Start Date: | 2025-02-05 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Clothing design and tailoring services
Challenges/Needs:
• Lack of financial management and record keeping
• Inadequate Exposure and Networking Opportunities
• Insufficient Pitch Preparation
• Limited costing and pricing Skills
• To improve their management skills through formal training
• Low Initial Turnover
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Linkage to Sibanye Mine’s Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme:
Sedfa referred the client to Sibanye Mine’s Enterprise and Supplier Development
Programme, creating an opportunity for the business to benefit from structured
support, mentorship, and capacity-building. Through the programme, the client
will participate in business development training sessions and also stand a chance
to be registered as an official vendor with Sibanye Mine, which could open doors to
long-term supply opportunities. In addition, Sibanye Mine has enrolled the client in
a Higher Certificate in Management Development, a 12-month course designed to
strengthen their managerial and leadership skills. This qualification will equip the
client with essential knowledge in areas such as strategic planning, financial
management, operations, and people management, ultimately enabling them to
run their business more effectively, enhance competitiveness, and position
themselves for sustainable growth in the mining supply chain and beyond.
Assisted the client to apply for Mr Price Foundation’s Bindzu Youth Fund
Programme:
Sedfa supported the client with the application process for the Mr Price
Foundation’s Bindzu Youth Fund Programme, an initiative aimed at empowering
young entrepreneurs by providing access to much-needed resources. Through
this programme, a select number of MSMEs will receive funding to purchase
essential equipment that can improve efficiency and productivity. By applying, the
client stands a strong chance of benefiting from not only financial support but also
access to mentorship, capacity-building opportunities, and exposure to a broader
entrepreneurial network. This intervention positions the client to strengthen their
operations, reduce equipment-related constraints, and enhance their ability to
compete effectively in the market.
Financial Management System – Office Manager:
Sedfa’s support, the client acquired an Office Manager – Financial Management
System, which brought major improvements in record-keeping, bookkeeping, and
financial compliance. This intervention enabled the company to produce more
accurate reports, monitor cash flow effectively, and make data-driven decisions.
Costing and Pricing Training:
The client participated in a Costing and Pricing Training, which equipped them
with practical knowledge on how to accurately calculate production costs, set
competitive yet profitable prices, and understand the relationship between cost
structures and profit margins. This training also provided insights into marketbased
pricing strategies, value addition, and how to adjust prices in response to
changing market conditions. As a result, the client is now better positioned to
improve profitability, avoid underpricing or overpricing, and make informed
financial decisions that contribute to the overall sustainability and growth of the
business.
Sedfa referred the client to Sibanye Mine’s Enterprise and Supplier Development
Programme, creating an opportunity for the business to benefit from structured
support, mentorship, and capacity-building. Through the programme, the client
will participate in business development training sessions and also stand a chance
to be registered as an official vendor with Sibanye Mine, which could open doors to
long-term supply opportunities. In addition, Sibanye Mine has enrolled the client in
a Higher Certificate in Management Development, a 12-month course designed to
strengthen their managerial and leadership skills. This qualification will equip the
client with essential knowledge in areas such as strategic planning, financial
management, operations, and people management, ultimately enabling them to
run their business more effectively, enhance competitiveness, and position
themselves for sustainable growth in the mining supply chain and beyond.
Assisted the client to apply for Mr Price Foundation’s Bindzu Youth Fund
Programme:
Sedfa supported the client with the application process for the Mr Price
Foundation’s Bindzu Youth Fund Programme, an initiative aimed at empowering
young entrepreneurs by providing access to much-needed resources. Through
this programme, a select number of MSMEs will receive funding to purchase
essential equipment that can improve efficiency and productivity. By applying, the
client stands a strong chance of benefiting from not only financial support but also
access to mentorship, capacity-building opportunities, and exposure to a broader
entrepreneurial network. This intervention positions the client to strengthen their
operations, reduce equipment-related constraints, and enhance their ability to
compete effectively in the market.
Financial Management System – Office Manager:
Sedfa’s support, the client acquired an Office Manager – Financial Management
System, which brought major improvements in record-keeping, bookkeeping, and
financial compliance. This intervention enabled the company to produce more
accurate reports, monitor cash flow effectively, and make data-driven decisions.
Costing and Pricing Training:
The client participated in a Costing and Pricing Training, which equipped them
with practical knowledge on how to accurately calculate production costs, set
competitive yet profitable prices, and understand the relationship between cost
structures and profit margins. This training also provided insights into marketbased
pricing strategies, value addition, and how to adjust prices in response to
changing market conditions. As a result, the client is now better positioned to
improve profitability, avoid underpricing or overpricing, and make informed
financial decisions that contribute to the overall sustainability and growth of the
business.
Outcome Details:
Sedfa’s support has made a real difference in the client’s business journey. By being
linked to Sibanye Mine’s Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme, the client
now has access to mentorship, business development training, and the chance to
become a registered vendor, while also studying towards a 12-month Higher Certificate in
Management Development to sharpen their leadership and management skills. Sedfa
also helped the client apply for the Mr Price Foundation’s Bindzu Youth Fund
Programme, opening the door to possible funding for equipment, mentorship, and
broader market exposure. On top of that, the business was able to set up an Office
Manager (Financial Management System), which has made day-to-day record-keeping
and bookkeeping much easier and more reliable.
The client also attended Costing and Pricing Training, learning how to price correctly,
protect profit margins, and make smarter financial decisions. Because of all these
interventions, the business has been able to bring in one more employee growing the
team to three people and has seen an impressive 72% increase in turnover, a clear sign of
growth, stability, and a brighter future ahead.
linked to Sibanye Mine’s Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme, the client
now has access to mentorship, business development training, and the chance to
become a registered vendor, while also studying towards a 12-month Higher Certificate in
Management Development to sharpen their leadership and management skills. Sedfa
also helped the client apply for the Mr Price Foundation’s Bindzu Youth Fund
Programme, opening the door to possible funding for equipment, mentorship, and
broader market exposure. On top of that, the business was able to set up an Office
Manager (Financial Management System), which has made day-to-day record-keeping
and bookkeeping much easier and more reliable.
The client also attended Costing and Pricing Training, learning how to price correctly,
protect profit margins, and make smarter financial decisions. Because of all these
interventions, the business has been able to bring in one more employee growing the
team to three people and has seen an impressive 72% increase in turnover, a clear sign of
growth, stability, and a brighter future ahead.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
I am sincerely thankful for the unwavering support I have received from SEDFA, which has helped me grow and elevate my business. Their guidance, encouragement, and trust in my vision have made a lasting impact, and I deeply appreciate it.
