The Tshikululu Trust, on behalf of three Community Trusts linked to the Pixley ka Seme, Linde and Kalkbult Trusts, invites experienced service providers to submit proposals for the implementation of a Skills Training and Employment/Business Support Pathways Programme.
The programme will be implemented in Hanover, Petrusville, Philipstown and Vanderkloof in the Northern Cape, with the aim of strengthening access to skills development, employment and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Programme overview
The programme will run from 2027 to 2028, with annual renewal subject to performance.
It is designed to support out-of-school youth aged 16 and above, Grade 12 learners pursuing non-university economic opportunities in 2027, and adults seeking to develop their skills or establish viable livelihoods.
The programme will focus on:
- Individual skills, aptitude and livelihood assessments
- Market research to identify verified skills demand and economic opportunities
- Access to accredited skills training
- Mentorship and participant retention support
- Business and financial management training
- Start-up business support, including eligible seed grants of up to R15,000 per participant per year
- Linkages to employers, training institutions and enterprise opportunities
- Tracking progression into further learning, work exposure, employment or viable enterprises
The programme aims to ensure that training is linked to realistic opportunities within local and regional economies.
Who should apply?
The Trusts invite proposals from experienced service providers with demonstrated expertise in skills development, employment pathways, entrepreneurship or business support, particularly in rural and under-resourced communities.
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Experience delivering relevant training and livelihood programmes.
- An understanding of local employment and entrepreneurship challenges.
- The ability to develop community-specific implementation models.
- Relationships with employers, TVET colleges, SETAs, accredited training providers or enterprise-support organisations.
- The capacity to provide locally anchored mentorship and transfer skills to community-based partners.
- A track record of managing grants or contracts exceeding R500,000 annually.
Service providers may apply to implement the full programme across all four communities or within individual communities, depending on their capacity and experience.
How to apply
Proposals must be submitted through Tshikululu’s online application portal.
- Click on “the “Start Application”.
- Locate the Scatec logo and select Start Application.
- Under the category dropdown, select Scatec Community Trusts.
- Complete the application and submit all required supporting documents.
Applicants must review the full Request for Proposals for detailed information on the scope of work, deliverables, submission requirements and evaluation criteria.
Application deadline
3 December 2026 at 23:59
All proposals must be submitted online before the closing date.
Enquiries
For further information, contact your local Community Development Officer or Tshikululu Social Investments.
Email: sc****@************rg.za
Telephone: +27 (0)11 544 0300
Submit your proposal
Help strengthen pathways from skills development to economic participation by supporting youth and adults across the four beneficiary communities.
