Are you a qualified plumber, electrician, painter, builder, or construction trade graduate dreaming of starting your own business? This could be the opportunity that changes your future.
Fix Forward, powered by Nedbank, is offering a FREE pre-screening business course and the opportunity to join a 2-year business incubation programme designed specifically for young building and construction trade graduates in South Africa.
This exciting programme is aimed at helping skilled tradespeople build sustainable businesses, gain industry support, and access new opportunities in the construction sector.
What is the Fix Forward Programme?
Fix Forward is an NGO that supports building and construction trade graduates by helping them turn their technical skills into successful businesses.
The programme focuses on empowering young artisans and tradespeople through:
- Business training
- Coaching and mentorship
- Compliance support
- Industry guidance
- Entrepreneurial development
- Potential access to seed capital
If you have the skills but need support to launch or grow your own business, this programme could give you the foundation you need.
What You Will Receive
Successful applicants will benefit from several valuable support services, including:
FREE Pre-Screening Business Sprint Course
Participants will complete an introductory business course designed to prepare them for entrepreneurship and business management.
Nedbank 6-Month Online Business Training
You will receive structured online business training to help you understand:
- Business operations
- Financial management
- Customer service
- Marketing
- Pricing and quotations
- Running a sustainable construction business
Group Coaching and Business Support
Participants will have access to business coaching sessions and support networks that can help navigate the challenges of starting a business.
Business Registration and Compliance Support
The programme assists with important business requirements such as:
- Business registration
- Compliance documentation
- Administrative processes
Opportunity to Access Seed Capital
Participants may also receive opportunities to access seed funding to help grow their businesses.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for the programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be an engineering, building, or construction trade graduate
- Hold one of the following qualifications:
- NCV Level 4
- N2 to N6
- Certificate
- Diploma
- Be under the age of 35
- Have graduated from a college in the Western Cape or Mpumalanga
- Be a Level 1 BEE candidate
This opportunity is ideal for:
- Plumbers
- Electricians
- Painters
- Builders
- Welders
- Carpenters
- Other construction-related tradespeople
Why This Opportunity Matters
Many skilled trade graduates struggle to find employment opportunities after completing their studies. The Fix Forward programme focuses on helping graduates create their own opportunities through entrepreneurship.
Instead of only searching for jobs, participants can learn how to:
- Start their own businesses
- Build a client base
- Manage projects professionally
- Operate legally and compliantly
- Access business opportunities in the construction sector
With South Africa’s growing demand for skilled artisans and contractors, entrepreneurship in the building and construction industry can open doors to long-term income and business growth.
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How to Apply
Applications are now open, but spaces are limited.
Apply online here:
Or send your application enquiry via email:
Don’t Miss This Opportunity
If you are a young construction or engineering trade graduate with ambitions of running your own business, this programme could help you gain the skills, mentorship, and support needed to succeed.
Limited spaces are available, so apply as soon as possible.
