Join the Samsung EEIP Enterprise Development (ED) Programme
The Samsung Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) will make a measurable difference to the socio-economic development of black South Africans. It is closely aligned to the overarching objectives of the National Development Plan (NDP) Vision for 2030 and black economic empowerment.
In collaboration with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (Dtic), Samsung is launching the second phase of the EEIP ED Programme targeting suitable ICT entrepreneurs in the country.
Grow and shape the future of your business through the Samsung ED programme
Join the Samsung Enterprise Development programme and take your business to another level. This is your golden opportunity to accelerate and grow your business if you are an entrepreneur with experience in the business of:
- 1. Service Centre repairs for mobile devices and consumer electronics; as well as
- 2. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Umklomelo Electronics IT Solutions: A current EEIP ED Beneficiary
Re-Engineer the Consumer Electronics Industry
This is a national call inviting eligible ICT enterprises to apply for participation in this ED programme.
An opportunity to operate a suitably funded accredited service centre in a peri-urban area with sufficient retail footprint.
This programme is for skilled service centre entrepreneurs with a minimum of one (1) year experience in mobile device and or consumer electronic repairs.
You could be one of the selected entrepreneurs with grant-funding to support operations, specialist business development support and access to Samsung’s service repair network.
Businesses operating in provinces other than Gauteng and Western Cape are encouraged to apply.
Be the next African ICT Legend
The Samsung EEIP has formulated programmes that address ICT challenges and government priorities in a sustainable manner. So, if you are talented ICT business with potential, your moment has arrived.
You could receive grant founding to capitalise the business and gain access to specialist business development support services.
With this ED programme, Samsung aims to achieve the following:
Enhance empowerment & ICT entrepreneurship development that will stimulate job creation.
Sustained investment in business support and development to boost economic growth.
KT Opportunities: A current EEIP ED Beneficiary
Do you Qualify?
1. You have to be a South African Citizen and Company, registered in SA in accordance with laws of the country;
2. Your business needs to be at least 51% black owned, operating for a minimum of one (1) year;
3. Your turnover has to be less than R50 (fifty) million per annum;
4. Your business has to be classified as an Exempted Micro Enterprise (“EME”) or Qualifying Small Enterprise (“QSE”), as defined in the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003 (as amended from-time-to-time);
5. Proven track-record of operating in the Consumer Electronic Repair or ICT industries;
6. You need to have the relevant certification and expertise for your business; and
7. You need to have good communication skills, business acumen, interpersonal skills and entrepreneurial capabilities.
How to Apply
Step1: Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now” icon below and submit the required documentation.
Step 2: Samsung’s independent partner will evaluate all submissions against the published qualifying criteria and shortlist applications for the second-round of evaluation.
Step 3: Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Samsung’s independent partner regarding the next steps in the evaluation process.
Step 4: Successful candidates will receive a notice of success and the next steps in the award process. Unsuccessful candidates will receive a notice of regret.