BITOU SMME INCUBATOR PROGRAMME – CALL FOR BUSINESS PROPOSALS

Bitou Municipality hereby invites local entrepreneurs to apply for the Bitou SMME Incubator programme. 

Applicants with a workable business concept may apply for the programme, which aims to provide support to small businesses by means of equipment and non-financial support.

Interested entrepreneurs must submit business proposals with the following compulsory criteria and information attached:

• Company profile           
• Business registration details
• Certified copy of ID
• Applicant must be directly involved in the daily operations.
• Must be operating in the Bitou area - Certified copy of proof of residence and where business is situated.
• 100% South African owned. 
• Must be available to do a presentation to a selected panel.
• Must be able to attend the compulsory business development interventions and trainings identified by panel.

Applications must be submitted to the Economic Development offices in Melville’s Corner; office Nr 57 before or on Friday 10 May 2024, 10h00 am.

Submissions must be clearly marked: Bitou SMME Incubator Programme

• Shortlisted applicants will be required to present their business proposal to a selection panel. 
• Bitou Municipality reserves the right to evaluate and select only the highest-ranking business concepts according to the above criteria. 

For further information, please contact Mr. Jofre Lottering at the Bitou Economic Development office Nr 57 or on 044 501 3150, jlottering@plett.gov.za or Mr. Lenhard Jonas on 044 501 3459 or ljonas@plett.gov.za