This notice serves as a call for funding applications from existing SMMEs & cooperatives operating in the following sectors:
Funding support is available for labor-intensive businesses with the potential to stimulate job creation and growth in the local economy. The municipality invites applications from businesses operating in the following priority sectors:
Agriculture & Agro-processing, Manufacturing, Retail Services & General Trading, Tourism, Arts & Culture, Forestry & Aquaculture, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Automotive Services & Repairs, Carpentry and Joinery, Mining (Sand & Quarry), Environmental Enterprise Solutions, Small-Scale Manufacturing and Production
1. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be a South African citizen, 18 years or older.
• Operate an existing business (No start-ups will be considered).
• Business must be based within Ingquza Hill Local Municipality (Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, or surrounding wards).
• Must demonstrate potential for job creation, commercial viability, and BBBEE alignment.
2. MANDATORY DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED:
1. Company / Cooperative Registration Certificate (CK / CIPC Document)
2. Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate
3. Bank Confirmation Letter
4. Certified ID Copies of All Applicants (not older than 3 months)
5. Bankable Business Plan
6. Company or Cooperative Profile
7. Latest 3-month Business Bank Statement
8. Proof of Business Address (not older than 3 months)
9. Motivational Letter: Why your business should be funded
10. Letter from Ward Councilor (stamped) confirming business exists in their ward
11. 3 Quotations for required items or equipment (Not exceeding R150,000)
12. Proof of Land Ownership or Lease Agreement
13. Fully Completed SMME and Cooperative Support Application Form
3. IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Only applicants residing and operating within Ingquza Hill LM boundaries will be considered.
• Funding is limited to equipment and tools of trade – no groceries, feed, or perishables will be considered.
• Start-up businesses are not eligible.
• Previously funded businesses through this or other municipal/sector programmes will be disqualified.
• Women, youth, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
NB: NO START-UP BUSINESSES WILL BE CONSIDERED. ONLY EXISTING OPERATIONS WILL BE SUPPORTED.
4. APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Applications must be hand-delivered to:
Local Economic Development (LED) Offices and Lusikisiki Municipal Offices
Ingquza Hill Local Municipality
135 Main Street, Flagstaff AND 66 Main Street, Lusikisiki
5. CLOSING DATE: Friday, 29 August 2025 (Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.)
6. ENQUIRIES
For additional information, contact: Mr. M. Zweni, LED Officer: Agriculture on 039 252 0131 | Email: mzweni@ihlm.gov.za or Mr. D. Mjokovana, Manager: Local Economic Development, on 039 252 0131 | Email: dmjokovana@ihlm.gov.za
Issued by,
V.C. Makedama
Municipal Manager
