“Together Advancing Small Enterprise Development”

By:

Teresa Jardim

Seda

Import / Export

Opportunities Available

Upcoming Workshops and

The Exporters Club

TABLE OF CONTENT

1. Seda Introduction

2. South African Statistics

3. Seda’s Export Programme Overview

4. Export Development Assistance

5. Export Promotion

6. Trade Point Programme

7. Dti and other incentives

8. Export Workshop

9. Exporters Club

Seda’s Overview

The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) is an

agency of the South African Department of Trade and

Industry (the dti). Seda was established in December 2004,

through the National Small Business Amendment Act, Act 29

of 2004.

Seda’s mission is to develop, support and

promote small enterprises throughout the

country, ensuring their growth and

sustainability in co–ordination and partnership

with various role players, including global

partners, who make international best

practices available to local entrepreneurs.

Small enterprises

Micro enterprises

Survivalist enterprises

•Less than 200 employees

•Developed technical & business skills

•Less than 50 employees

•Developed technical/limited business skills

•Less than 5 employees

•Limited technical and business skills

•Individual self employment

•Very limited technical and business skills

Opportunity-driven/

Entrepreneurial

Necessity-driven/

Survival

Medium

enterprises

Small enterprises

Micro enterprises

Survivalist enterprises

Characteristics20 %

80 %

Potential entrepreneurs

Target Market

Seda’s Key Products and Services Continue..

• Seda Growth and Build (for operational businesses)

Access to local markets

Access to export opportunities

Access to technology

Access to quality assurance

Access to finance

Sector programmes

Business mentoring

South African Statistics

• 29th Largest Economy

• GDP $422 Billion (3.1% growth in 2011)

• Main Industries:

– Gold – Platinum – Car Assembly

– Chromium – Metalworking – Machinery– Iron / Steel – Textiles – Chemicals– Agro processing

Seda’s Export Programme Overview

The program is designed to help small

enterprises in South Africa to acquire and

apply practical skills in developing their

export capabilities.

To enhance the competitiveness of small

enterprises

Ensure equitable access to business support

and opportunities

Access and promotion to international

markets

Export Development Assistance

Assistance to potential exporters to improve identified areas of weakness with specific focus on:

  Product development Productivity improvement Quality development

These areas are specifically targeted as it will make an impact on the export ability of the enterprise.

Export Promotion

Seda identify local and international

promotional opportunities where potential

exporters can test their newly acquired

skills. The main focus is on exhibition

opportunities at major trade shows within

South Africa, as well as on trade missions

organized by the dti abroad

Trade Point Programme

The Trade Point concept was launched by the

United Nations Conference on Trade and

Development (UNCTAD) in 1992.

Global network with 100 offices in 70

countries International Trade support linkages

and official partners:• World Trade Organisation• International Chamber of Commerce• CBI - Netherlands

The Trade Point Programme

Trade Point also provide enterprises with

trade-related information, market intelligence

and links to other value-added WTPF, such as:

Trade leads;

Finding new suppliers; and

Opportunity to advertise to promising markets;

and

Access to the latest market information

Added Value of Trade Point and Africa

The Trade Point program is formulated to

increase opportunities for

entrepreneurial success; provide an

environment to access international trade

opportunities and utilise the services that

of the Trade Points to minimise trade risks.

A ONE STOP SHOP

dti Export Incentives

1. Trade Export and Investment Incentives

• Critical Infrastructure Programme For International Private Partnership for the development of infrastructure of new premises

2. Foreign Investment Grants

• For the movement of costs incurred by purchasing of new machinery to SA

dti Export Incentives

3. Technology Transfer STP (Seda)

• Purchasing of new machinery for the upgrade of manufacturing

• Business Development – training • Quality Assurance

Accreditation Management QMS / HR Renewal

dti Export Incentives

4. Export Marketing and Investment EMIA

• Exhibition on the SA National Pavilion • Primary Market Research

• Group Outward / Inward Missions Through Councils / Chambers and PIPAs\’s

• Potential Partnership visits inward and outward

Export Councils – 21 SectorsIndustry Associations – 7 Sectors

dti Export Incentives

5. SSAS FUNDING• Generic Funding

Funding for non-profit business organisation in sectors of industry prioritised by dti (Industry Councils)

• Project Funding 80:20 reimbursement cost sharing grant whereby financial support is granted to Export Councils, joint action groups to develop particular sectors of the industry. Finding new export markets and promoting black SMMEs, woman, youth and people with disabilities

dti Export Incentives

6. SSAS FUNDING• Project Funding for Emerging Exporters

Compensates costs in terms of activates aimed at the development of emerging exporters

OBJECTIVESDevelop industry sectors, new export markets, addressing factors inhibiting export growth.

BENEFITSTravel and accommodation, transport of samples and marketing materials, exhibition costs Max on one project R1.5 million

Export Development

Workshops

WorkshopsObjectives

• To provide Export relevant information on the benefits, trade opportunity and support for the local community.

• How to do business in other African countries (Trading into Africa)

• What are the benefits and risks involved

Dates:

• Second Week in September 2012• First Week in February 2013

Exporters Club

The exporters club is a initiative being established by the Seda and the BCCI in support of

All exporters and potential exporters are invited to become member

Meeting will be held monthly as a networking group and to share experiences, information and best practices

More information will be made available in the next few weeks

THANK YOU