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Bitou municipality hereby invites local entrepreneurs to apply for the bitou young entrepreneur support programme 

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

Interested young entrepeneurs must submit a company profile (One Page) of their business with the following compulsory criteria;

  • Business concept explaining what the business is about.
  • Must be operating in the Bitou area - Certified proof of address and where business is situated.
  • 100% South African owned; Please provide a copy of your ID. 
  • Must be available to do a presentation to a selected panel.

Only youth between the ages of 18 and 35 years can apply for this opportunity.

Applications must be submitted to the Economic Development offices in Melvilles Corner; office Nr 57 before or on 1 July 2024, 16h00 pm

Submissions must be clearly marked: BITOU YOUNG ENTREPENEUR SUPPORT PROGRAMME

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

For further information, please contact Mr. Lenhard Jonas at the Bitou Economic Development offices on 044 5013459 or ljonas@plett.gov.za

Dr Ralph Links

ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER 

Bitou Local Municipality