Standard Bank Basali Development Programme for South African Female Eentrepreneur 2024

Standard Bank Basali Development Programme for South African Female Eentrepreneur 2024

Since November 2021, Standard Bank in partnership with Giving Wings launched the Basali Development Programme. The name Basali (pronounced Basadi) is derived from Southern Sotho which means ‘women’. Each year we travel a journey of business development with female entrepreneurs, through practical online workshops and masterclasses led by subject experts to equip entrepreneurs with valuable knowledge and skills that will enable them to build thriving and resilient businesses.

About Standard Bank Group

Standard Bank Group Limited (also trading as Stanbic Bank) is the largest African banking group by assets and earnings, operating in 20 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. With about 50,000 employees, it has approximately 560 branches and over 1,770 ATMs on the African continent. Standard Bank Group is a financial institution that offers banking and financial services to individuals, businesses, institutions and corporations in Africa and abroad. They drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Africa. To ensure their commitment to making a positive and lasting impact, they have deve... re... read more

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Standard Bank Basali Development Programme

Application Deadline30 Nov 2023
Country to studySouth Africa
TypeInternship
SponsorStandard Bank Group
GenderWomen

Aim and Benefits of Standard Bank Basali Development Programme

To date, the Basali Development Programme has made significant strides in growing and scaling over 200 participating businesses across South Africa by creating access to funding, markets, and development.

  • With knowledge, skills and tools that will elevate your business strategy, to enable you to run a sustainable and profitable business.
  • With opportunities for financial support through grant funding sponsored by Standard Bank.
  • Unleash the power in you to remain inspired, motivated and committed to the entrepreneurial journey. 
  • Connect with business coaches, subject matter experts and fellow like-minded entrepreneurs who are committed to help you grow.

Requirements for Standard Bank Basali Development Programme Qualification

To apply for this programme, you must meet the following criteria:

  • 51% or more black women-owned business (black as defined by the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act).
  • The business must be registered with CIPC.
  • The beneficiary must be a South African citizen trading in South Africa.
  • Total annual revenue of less than R10 million.
  • Commercially viable operations with foreseeable growth.
  • Not an Alumni of the Basali Development Programme
  • Not a Standard Bank employee

Application Deadline

November 30, 2023

How to Apply

For more details, visit Standard Bank website.


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