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In an effort to continuously enable and support skills development for our registered SME's, we recognise that network information from supporting specialist SME organisations in the broader banking and micro finance sector is important.
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| Therefore the following business network links contact details are provided. SME development in South Africa is everyone's responsibility and that includes business, government and Labour. |
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| It is a key objective of the National Skills Development Strategy in order to create sustainable jobs, the creation of wealth and redistribution of wealth. There are many organisations and support companies’ available to SME’s; however knowing exactly where to start can be a mission in itself. |
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| This page offers a sample of specialist organisations information and contact details. |
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| It is important to note that in no instance whatsoever does BANKSETA endorse or prescribe any of these business link network support organisations, detailed below.
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National Credit Regulator |
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) was established as the regulator under the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (the Act) and is responsible for the regulation of the South African credit industry. It is tasked with carrying outx education, research, policy development, registration of industry participants, investigation of complaints, and ensuring enforcement of the Act.
The Act requires the Regulator to promote the development of an accessible credit market, particularly to address the needs of historically disadvantaged persons, low income persons, and remote, isolated or low density communities.The NCR is also tasked with the registration of credit providers,credit bureaux and Debt Counselors; and enforcement of compliance with the Act.
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Micro Finance |
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Institute of Bankers in South Africa |
The Institute of Bankers is committed to providing high quality education and training to SMEs within the financial services sector. Our training interventions are outcomes based and focuses on skills and competencies that are easily applied in the business environment. |
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Biznetwork is a community, an experience and a cycle of learning. We at Biznetwork understand that if you invest in yourself, you are also investing in your business. Biznetwork is an initiativeof First National Bank (FNB). FNB is committed to supporting the growth of small businesses, as well as a spirit and practice of entrepreneurship in South Africa.
The aim of Biznetwork is to assist small businesses to gear for growth, and to help them develop into medium and even large enterprises. Biznetwork offers you access to a community of businesspeople who are in constant communication with each other and with leaders in the field - all within a continuous learning environment.
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Centre for Microfinance |
The Centre was established in April 2004 and is housed in the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria. Its vision is to be a “Centre of Excellence in training and research in microfinance in the Region”. It fulfils three core functions: (1) education; (2) research; and (3) the dissemination of information. It is the only institution that provides university accredited certificate courses in Microfinance. It aims to provide SMEs with quality training in the area of microfinance through its Certificate Programmes in Microfinance and Microfinance Management. |
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Small Enterprise Development Agency (seda) |
seda provides small business and medium-sized enterprises with an invaluable gateway to information on starting, managing and growing a business, business opportunities and support for small business in South Africa |
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| Note: Should you wish to add additional contact information please contact Trevor Rammitlwa on 011 805 9661 or email trevorr@bankseta.org.za
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