Plett Tourism encourages entrepreneurs and youth business development in the Plettenberg Bay region.
To facilitate this we have listed a number of resources below to help young businesspeople.
TRAINING & WEBINARS
Futurelect: Training for leaders
Supporting the development of diverse, strong networks of public leaders who can contribute to the development of open, creative and vitally democratic societies in Africa by engagement and training.
Guide training from BirdLife SA
BirdLife SA is offering birding/avitourism training to interested individuals.
Upskill with 5 Free Online Courses With Certificates In 2024.
FREE online course for creative business entrepreneurs
Aimed at early-stage entrepreneurs who want to turn their creative pursuits into sustainable, fulfilling business endeavours.
Google’s 2025 Hustle Academy applications now open
The free, virtual Hustle Academy 2025 bootcamp will provide participants with in-depth training on AI Integration and Core business fundamentals.
Chinese culture and tourism Mandarin training, follow this link to register for a FREE online course presented by the University of Johannesburg Confucius Institute.
MSC learnership programme in the maritime industry
Gain theoretical and practical experience in the Maritime Industry.
25 & 26 November 2024
Women Entrepreneur and Business Networking Event
22 May, 2025
Bitou Municipality Entrepreneurship Academy
An initiative to bring know-how to thousands of people in our communities and to empower them with tools and skills to achieve what they want to achieve in business
SARS launches SMME Traders Connect Newsletter
A quarterly publication that focuses on trader-related tax matters to create awareness and share relevant information to make it easier for traders to remain compliant.
Shape your career in tourism with free courses AND earn airtime
SATSA and e-learning platforms atingi and Flashout are offering anyone in the tourism industry the opportunity to learn new skills while earning airtime for courses completed.
Apply for YearBeyond Programme
For 18 – 25 yr olds.
HANDY DOWNLOADS & MARKETING TIPS
Hitting all the right spots is crucial when putting yourself and your company out there. Here’s a very informative guide to some best biogs and downloadable templates.
An enlightened overview introduced by Zulu Nomad’s Phakamile Hlazo as part of the Tourism Recovery Programme, launched by German non-profit organisation enpact and TUI Care Foundation.
Blogging is still a thing in 2023/24
Do People Still Read Blogs in 2023? We surveyed 325 people about how often they read blogs. Here’s what we found…
Improve your chances of small business funding
GroWise Capital unpacks ways to improve your chances of business funding success.
All about LinkedIn from Hubspot
LinkedIn Pages is the platform’s native tool for creating a page. If you start from this site, click “Create your Page” on the Pages page.
Launch & Optimize a YouTube Video Advertising Campaign
You’ll learn how YouTube ads work, all about YouTube ad pricing, how to advertise on YouTube, and YouTube ad optimization tips.
Business Plans Templates & Examples
These business plan templates will help you define your mission and sell your vision.
Tips to writing effective funding proposals for NPOs
10 tips to writing effective funding proposals
Why not subscribe to the Hubspot newsletter. They offer free marketing advice, tools and templates, to assist you with your business.
Create a Great Social Media Strategy Plan in 2023
Discover how to make a social media strategy for your business that attracts new followers and drives traffic, leads, and revenue.
How to make and use QR codes for your business.
Free tips and apps to navigate the world of AI
FUNDING & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
The first in a series of funding guides that aim to equip entrepreneurs and MSMEs with comprehensive information on sourcing various types of funding for business and finding the most appropriate funding solution.
A focus on innovative projects that require financing to cover funding gaps. The fund has a portfolio of 20 active and two completed investment projects.
The application process for the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s (DEDAT) R16 million SMME Booster Fund is now open.
SA Government Notices pertaining to SMME business, entrepreneurs and youth.
Pursue your funding through the different South African Artist funding organisations.
The WC Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT).
Capital Matching Opportunities
A Tomy takkies campaign supporting women-owned business
Allan Gray opens high school entrepreneurial scholarships
Deadline: 16 September 2024
JUNIOR SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANT REQUIRED
A junior consultant is required to join the Plett Tourism Team and will report to the Senior PR, Communications & Marketing Consultant.
UNEMPLOYED? APPLY FOR A BURSARY TO FURTHER YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Closing date 30 November 2024.
2025 IDC Green Tourism Incentive Programme
Applications are now open.
Application Deadline:
28 February 2025
Allan Gray opens fellowship for high school entrepreneurs
Opportunity for Grade 12 learners with entrepreneurial potential and strong academic performance who are preparing for
university and eager to make a meaningful impact.
Application Deadline:
30 April 2025
Digital platform to support spaza shops goes live
The Department of Small Business Development has unveiled a digital platform to support spaza shops and other food-handling facilities as well as combat illegal businesses.
DEDAT funding and support guide to Re-ignite Tourism
For useful Black Business Assistance and Funding Information, visit the National Empowerment Fund website
A bold new initiative is set to give township-based SMMEs and service providers a major boost, bridging the gap between township businesses, the private sector, and government towards sustainable township economies.
Wesgro is the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for the WC, offering various levels of support to destination leisure events.
DEDAT is requesting companies and intermediaries assisting businesses that are exporting or export-ready to apply for financial assistance through the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (ECEP).
The Green Tourism incentive programme
Grant funding to small and micro tourism enterprises for the installation of solutions to reduce their energy and water consumption and costs.
The Tourism Grading Support Programme
This programme was introduced to encourage wider participation in the tourism grading system and to reduce the cost burden of grading on small tourism enterprises.
Bitou Municipality invites traders to apply for Informal Trading permits for 1 Nov 2024 to 30 Apr 2025.
VENDOR OPPORTUNITY at Keurbooms River Nature Reserve
Deadline for proposals is 28 November 2024.
Small businesses urged to apply for tourism opportunities
Small businesses have been encouraged to apply for opportunities provided by the Department of Tourism.
A transformative opportunity for high-potential businesses with the desire to succeed.
A regular publication available free of charge for people looking for a new opportunity or companies with a vacancy.
Tourism empowerment initiatives for women against the backdrop of the devastating Covid-19 pandemic.
Takealot launches accelerator programme for Black-owned SMME suppliers
Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® awards
Enter now to be the next Entrepreneur of the Year.
Turn your passion for events into a profitable business.
TEF a fund established by the Department of Tourism (DT) in collaboration with private sector banking institutions in line with the existing B-BBEE legislation to be implemented by sefa on behalf of the DT.
Six tools and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs
Here are a few tools and resources available to kick-start your business for success in 2024
The Tourism Transformation Fund (TTF) is a dedicated capital investment funding mechanism and focuses specifically on financial support for black entrepreneurs investing in projects in the tourism sector.
Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursaries for the 2025 Academic Year!
Deadline: 30 September 2024
Become a stakeholder with Garden Route Municipality
This survey is to determine if you, as an individual or community organisation, would like to be actively involved with GRDM’s strategic priorities.
Government to launch R500m spaza shop support fund
The fund, which will be jointly administered by NEF and SEFDA, provides critical financial and non-financial support to township businesses.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
SANPARKS FIELD RANGER JOB OPPORTUNITY
Deadline for application:
6 November 2025
Register on the Garden Route Skills Mecca Unemployment Database
Closing date: 30 June 2025
