The Small Enterprise
Development Agency
Lindani Dhlomo
Provincial Manager – Seda KZN
01 September 2010
SEDA VISION AND MISSION
VISION:
To be the centre of excellence for small enterprise
development in South Africa
MISSION:
To develop, support and promote small enterprises to
ensure their growth and sustainability in coordination
and partnership with other role players
EXPECTED IMPACT
Increased contribution of small
enterprises to SA economy,
economic growth, job creation and
equity
SEDA STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1:
Enhance competitiveness and capabilities of small enterprises
through coordinated services, programmes and projects
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 2:
Ensure equitable access for small enterprises to business
support services through partnerships
The seda Target Market
 seda focuses primarily on developing products and services to
assist small, micro (both formal and informal) and co-operative
enterprises, while continuing to provide products and services
to medium enterprises.
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20%
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80%
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Seda Operations (Sample)
100%
90%
Mining
80%
Agriculture
70%
Wholesale & Retail
60%
50%
Manufacturing
40%
Construction
30%
20%
Services
10%
0%
EC
FS
GT
KZN
LP
MP
NC
NW
WC
Seda Operations (Sample)
22%
6%
Agriculture
9%
1%
Construction
Mining
Manufacturing
Services
31%
31%
Wholesale &
Retail
IMPLICATIONS OF MANDATE
• Local delivery
• Shift from wholesale to retail model increasing
foot print
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Create national credible brand
• Back it with uniform quality service and standards
• Find win-win partnerships
Some of the Seda Services
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Information, advice and referrals
Import and export training
Trade information
Business assessments
Technical support
Business mentoring
Market access advice
Business linkages
SMME Hotline: 08607663729
Seda Callcentre: 0861103703
Contact Information
Branch
Telephone number
uMgungundlovu (Pietermaritzburg)
033 264 3100
uThungulu (Richards Bay)
035 789 3735
uGu (Port Shepstone)
039 688 1560
Sisonke (Ixopo)
039 874 7100
uThukela (Ladysmith)
036 638 9780
Amajuba (Newcastle)
034 312 9096
Contact Information Contd.
Partnerships
Telephone number
Seda eThekwini
031 3089900
Thank you!