South Africa - Enroll in Sector Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS)

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Procedure

NOTE: No new applications will be accepted due to the Covid-19 national lockdown announced by the President. This will be reviewed subject to further announcements on the Covid-19 national lockdown by the Presidency. Please click for full notice: Link

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Enrolling in Sector Specific Assistance Scheme in person, the person has to visit the office of Department of Trade, Industry and Corporation.
2. The address and contact details of the DTIC can be found in the following link: Link Refer to the bottom of the page.
3. Visit the office of DTIC and get the application form for Enrolling in Sector Specific Assistance Scheme as applicable to your requirement, from the relevant department.
4. You can also find the application forms in the link below, which are available under the respective sections depending upon the purpose: Link
5. Complete the form as required with relevant details. Make sure that you have all the documents required for your specific application process. Refer “Required documents” section of this page.
6. After completing the application form, attach all the documents required for the process with the completed form.
7. Then, proceed to submit the package to the relevant authority at the office for further processes. Make the payment as necessary.
8. After all the processes have got completed, the concerned authorities will proceed to make the arrangements for the incentive grant process.
9. The applicant can obtain any information regarding the progress of his/her request, from the office where the application has been made.

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Required Documents

FORMATION OF A JOINT ACTION GROUP, INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OR AN EXPORT COUNCIL:

• Organisation constitution
• List of Exporting members
• Three years Business plan

GENERIC FUNDING:

• Completed application form
• Any other supporting documents

PROJECT FUNDING:

• Project information
• Completed application form
• Required fees
• Other supporting documents

PROJECT FUNDING FOR EMERGING EXPORTERS: (Individual participants)

• Completed application form
• Original and valid Tax Clearance Certificate
• Proof of products
• Turnover proof
• Entity registration proof
• Copy of ID (sole proprietor)
• Valid passport copy
• Exporter registration certificate
• Entity profile

Refer the following document for more details: Link

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Trade, Industry and Competition Head Office Office
Physical Adsress:77 Meintjies Street,213
Sunnyside,
Pretoria,Gauteng,
0002
South Africa
Postal Adsress:Private Bag X84,
Pretoria,Gauteng,
0001
South Africa
Courier:12 Robert Sobukwe, Sunnyside,
Pretoria, Gauteng,
0002
South Africa
Tel: +27 12 394 9500/ 0861 843 384
Email: [email protected]
Website link

Eligibility

• Generic funding - Refer “QUALIFYING APPLICANTS” section in the following document: Link
• Project funding – Refer “ELIGIBLE INDUSTRIES AND SECTORS” section in the following document: Link
• Project funding for Emerging Exporters – Refer “Scheme specific qualifying criteria” section: Link

Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Download the specific application form under the concerned category: Link

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Processing Time

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Instructions

• Please complete the application with utmost care providing all the information legibly without any mistakes in order of avoid rejection of proposals.

• Also, attach all the necessary documents with the completed form, complying with all the criteria set for the documents submission.

• Before proceeding to apply, please read the guidelines once,
• Generic funding:http://www.thedtic.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/SSAS_Guidelines.pdf
• Project funding: Link
• Project funding for Emerging Exporters: Link

Required Information

• Applicant’s particulars
• Particulars of the company
• Business plan
• Financial information
• Tax clearance PIN

Need for the Document

The Sector Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS) is a reimbursable cost-sharing grant offering financial support to export councils, joint action groups and industry associations.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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