New Venture Creation Skills Programme
Start. Build.
Grow Your Own Business.
In partnership with the national drive for youth employment and entrepreneurship, this programme supports young people — especially in rural and underserved communities — to create and sustain their own businesses.
If you can’t find a job, create one.
This Skills Programme equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the practical knowledge and confidence to start, manage, grow and sustain a small business.
Who Is This Programme For?
- Young people who want to start their own business
- Rural entrepreneurs looking to formalise their ventures
- Individuals seeking self-employment opportunities
- Youth participating in enterprise development initiatives
Anyone with Grade 9 or higher who has the ambition to build something of their own
What You Will Learn
You will develop the skills to:
This programme combines practical learning with real-world application, including:
Exit Competencies
On completion, you will be able to:
Gather and analyse industry information
Identify viable market opportunities
Determine financial and resource requirements
Manage business operations effectively
Plan, organise and sustain a small enterprise
Qualification Pathway
This programme relates to the National Certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME), NQF Level 2 (SAQA ID: 49648) and provides a strong foundation for further entrepreneurial qualifications.
Your Business Starts With You
Entrepreneurship is more than an idea — it is a skill.
Take control of your future — enrol today and start building your own business
