Empower SMEs as a mentor with Edge Growth
Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for mentorship and community development? Edge Growth invites you to join our Business Support Programme and help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) thrive!

Programme details:
- Locations: Rustenburg, Amandelbult, Polokwane, Mogalakwena
- Commitment: Five hours per month per SME
Responsibilities:
- One-on-one mentorship
- Monthly data collection and reporting
- Regular progress meetings
- Primary point of contact for SMEs
Additional requirements:
- Assist SMEs with a needs assessment, access to finance, and market diversification
- Provide guidance on long-term business strategies

Minimum requirements:
- Mentorship and coaching: 5+ years mentoring or coaching entrepreneurs or business owners
- Business experience: 5+ years running or scaling a business (preferred) or 7+ years in finance, operations, marketing, business development, or strategy
- SME knowledge: Experience working with or advising SMEs, especially in resource-based or rural economies
- Communication and guidance: Strong relationship-building skills to provide strategic support and drive measurable business growth
- Commitment: Willingness to mentor, attend check-ins, and submit progress reports throughout the programme
- Growth and scaling support: Ability to help SMEs expand, enter new markets, and achieve long-term sustainability
- Location requirement: Mentors must be based in one of the following areas: Amandelbult, Mogalakwena, Rustenburg, or Polokwane
If you meet these criteria and want to make a difference, apply now to become a mentor!
Click here to apply before Tuesday, 15 April 2025. For queries, email moc.htworgegde@kcerbrawj.
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