Calling all diamond and jewellery related entrepreneurs
Calling all diamond and jewellery related entrepreneurs
De Beers Group
is looking to support ambitious existing business owners in the Diamond and Jewellery related sector.
De Beers would like to support them with the skills and knowledge needed to grow a sustainable and profitable business.
The successful entrepreneurs will qualify for a fully sponsored 3-year business development programme, which includes entrepreneurial learning and business guidance from experienced business mentors.
What are the minimum requirements to apply?
The business owner must be a South African citizen owned been active in business for 18 months, registered for 6 months. Priority to be given to HDSA business.
You must:
- Be available to attend in-person engagements in Johannesburg from time to time.
- Have a cellphone, laptop, stable Internet and adequate data, power supply for laptop and Internet during sessions.
- 18 years and older.
- Applicants should have the requisite trading licenses i.e, Beneficiation license, jewellers permit.
- Be responsible for your own transport and travel related costs.
- Be active in the business, or Have a registered business for 6 months.
- The following licenses with the SADPMR will be required, as part of the requirements to apply:
- Diamond cutter and polishers: Beneficiation license required.
- Diamond jewellery manufacturers: Jewellery permit.
Preference will be given to applicants trading for at least 18 months.
Closing date: 31 October 2024
Commodities:
- Diamond beneficiators
- Jewellery designers, manufacturers and retailers
Application Form