ICT ESD Programme

• 100% black owned businesses as defined by the ICT Sector Codes of Good Practice  
• Applicants must have actively been in business for a minimum of one year at the date of application.  
• Applicants must be an Exempted Micro Enterprises (EMEs) or Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSEs) as defined in the ICT Sector B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice  
• Applicants need to demonstrate the ability to generate R1 million based on a 12-month rolling period  
• The business must be operating in the following industries:
  – I.T hardware supplies and 
  – Technology media services 
  – End to end application development 
  – Cloud migration
  – Digital marketing  

• Applications open on 10th August 2022 and close on 24th August 2022. 
• You can apply by visiting the Zevoli Growth Partners website where you will find details on how to send in your application. Once you have made contact and provided the relevant information the programme team will assess your application  

• Step 1: Send application to sourcing@zevoli-growth-partners.local with the required supporting documents as outlined below. 
• Step 2: First stage applications will be screened, if successful, you will receive a response with a link to an online application form.   
• Step 3: Online applications will be screened and shortlisted  
• Step 4: Successful applicants from step 3 will be invited to an interview and to prepare a narrative description for their businesses to a panel of adjudicators 
• Step 5: Panel will select the successful candidates who will be invited to participate in the programme. 

• B-BBEE Certificate or Affidavit  
• Two customer references  
• CIPC Disclosure certificate  
• Tax Clearance  
• Auditor/accountant/bookkeeper confirming that the business meets the minimum revenue requirements 

The ICT ESD Programme provides a range of benefits that will help your business grow. 

The programme is currently focused on the prioritised commodities with the intention to expand the programme focus over time.  

All status communication will be provided on email. Applicants will be advised about the status of their application by 31st August 2022. 

The programme schedule will be communicated at the programme participant induction and onboarding session.  It will also be enclosed in the Enterprise and Supplier Development agreement, signed by all approved candidates, which guides on start dates and other relevant information.  

Zevoli Growth Partners will conduct regular review to check performance and progress in the following ways: 

• Monthly progress check ins with your mentor(s) 
• Regular training and masterclass learning and development sessions