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Jobs Fund | Round Now Open Is Your Idea
Jobs Fund‑Shaped? Not every good idea qualifies. Here’s how to think about it — and what the fund is really looking for. |
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Applications close 3pm on 30 June 2026. The clock is ticking. |
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The Reality Check Not every good idea
is a Jobs Fund project. The Jobs Fund is not looking for “we need funding to do nice work” projects. It is looking for projects that can unlock real demand for labour — especially where markets, value chains, or enterprise ecosystems are currently stuck. Grant Parameters Minimum: R5 Million Grant Private sector projects need at least R10 million total (grant + matched funding). There is no set upper limit. |
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The Real Test The question isn’t
“Which sector?”
It’s “Can you prove it?” |
Can it unlock new or expanded markets? |
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Can your project create or sustain measurable jobs? |
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Can it crowd in private or non-state investment? |
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Can it be implemented within three years, with matched funding? |
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The question every strong application answers: “What is currently preventing this sector, value chain or group of enterprises from creating more work — and can we credibly remove that blockage?“ |
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Starting Points, Not Guarantees Sectors that will
likely be a fit: Green Economy Renewables, recycling, climate-smart agriculture, green mobility. |
| Informal Economy Township & rural MSMEs accessing markets, finance & supply chains. |
| Agriculture Smallholders, aggregators, processors & market-linkage models. |
| Care Economy ECD, elder care — professionalising fragmented informal work. |
| Tourism New markets & enterprise participation in marginalised communities. |
| Light Manufacturing Enterprises that grow, access demand & hire people. |
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The Strongest Projects Sit at the intersection
of six things: | 01 | A real market opportunity |
| | 02 | A clear employment barrier |
| | | 04 | Committed partners with matched funding |
| | 05 | Measurable job outcomes |
| | 06 | A model that keeps working after the grant ends |
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“ Business as usual, but with a grant — is not a strategy. It is a very expensive yawn. — Agilequity |
Think your idea
might be fund-shaped? Before you dive into a full application, let’s do a quick feasibility assessment together. It could save you weeks of effort — or confirm you have a winning proposal.
Get a Feasibility Assessment →
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