Small Projects Foundation

We #flashback this Friday to November, when the Small Projects Foundation (SPF), in partnership with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), hosted the Global Entrepreneurship Business Seminar, a half-day programme designed to equip micro-enterprises and emerging entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools to grow and thrive. Facilitated by Mr Mpumi Fundam, participants heard from experts representing ECDC, NYDA, BCMM LED, Capitec, MMX Foundation, and SARS, learning about business formalisation, regulatory compliance, and accessing financial and institutional support. A highlight was Babalwa Hopa from MMX Foundation, who reminded attendees that passion and determination are the first steps to growing any business, no matter its size. Three programme beneficiaries also shared how SPF’s Small Enterprise Development Programme has helped them access funding, guidance, and opportunities to scale. The seminar ended with a Q&A and networking session, allowing participants to connect with potential partners and collaborators. At SPF, we believe that supporting micro-enterprises in rural and peri-urban communities is key to building a stronger, more inclusive economy. Are you an emerging entrepreneur ready to grow your business? Reach out to us on 060 146 4544, today!

COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING ASSISTANT VACANCY Small Projects Foundation is currently seeking a Communications and Marketing Assistant reporting to the CEO who  will be appointed to enhance the Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) effectiveness by providing information, communications, marketing and management support. The assistant position will be required to be aware of the CEO’s strategic goals and objectives. Fundamental requirements of the this role include the ability to prioritise and be well organised, the ability to remain calm under pressure and the ability to remain focused. The communications and marketing assistant has to cope with an ever-shifting set of priorities; therefore, flexibility, adaptability and change responsiveness are essential attributes for this role. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Assist in generating communications content on all social media platforms • Assist in collecting data and information and in organising/drafting project management reports; • Provide project administrative and logistical support; • Provide reports and assistance to the Chief Executive Officer on financial and administrative issues; • Manage project assets; • Provide administrative support for project related procurement; • Provide secretariat support to the Chief Executive Officer, including compiling timely minutes of meetings; • Responsible for logistical arrangements and preparation of the project activities; • Organise and coordinate relevant project training materials as required; • Coordinate the distribution of materials and supplies to the project field teams; • Assist in managing various project databases; • Assist in the planning and implementation of special events, including but not limited to flights, accommodation, venues, catering etc.; • Prepare and maintain proper filing system for all project related documents; • Managing communication and social media; • Any other adhoc duties of similar nature as required by the CEO.   Essential • Valid driving licence, and 2 years daily driving experience; • Good communication and interpersonal skills; • Efficient personal organisational skills, including time management and ability to meet deadlines; • Ability to take initiative and take decisions at appropriate level; • Accuracy, honesty and openness; • Mature and disciplined approach to work; • Passion for the well-being of others. If you interested in applying for this vacancy, please send the following documentation to raynique@spf.org.za • Detailed CV; • Cover/Motivation Letter; • Certified copies of qualifications; • Copies of ID & Driver’s License. • Police Clearance CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5 JANUARY 2026

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we champion disability inclusion, accessibility, and equity. Together, we can remove barriers and create inclusive communities that advance social progress for all. #IDPD2025 #DisabilityInclusion #PeopleWithDisabilities #RightsAwareness #SPF

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The UMBONO Eyecare programme was established to focus on children’s eye health through our school-based vision screening initiative. We work directly with schools to screen learners, provide free prescription spectacles, as well as awareness information sessions to educate parents and teachers about the early signs of eye conditions. The programme has reached 90 schools for screening in the last nine months and has screened 14089 learners with a total of 1351 spectacles donated by Eye Care for Kids. One of the beneficiaries is Sitho Nkohla, a grade 8 learner at Sophathisana High School, who recently received spectacles and has been talking with enthusiasm and admiration of his new spectacles to all those close to him. #Eyecare #visioncare #Umbono

National Disability Rights Awareness Month The commemoration of disability rights awareness month focuses on removing social and physical barriers while improving the quality of life for people with disabilities, with centre's such as the Nomzamo Special Care Centre. Which focuses on becoming a refuge for people with disability to ensure their safety, improved quality of life, health and wellbeing. The centre is home to more than 70 disabled children and adults, with about 40% of them with cerebral palsy. Most of them have reached their adulthood without having attended therapy before even thought they needed it, and for those who have, they have had attended therapy only once in 2months, which has been proven to be insufficient.  The physiotherapy they receive at centre includes the prevention of secondary impairments such as sores, stiffness, contractures, pain. Outdoor group Gross motor activities to improve strength, endurance, balance, co-ordination, while improving participation, health, and wellbeing of participants. Training and guiding caregivers in Management of cerebral palsy, One-on-one therapy sessions which include a neurological assessment to identify any functional problems the children may be having, goal setting to improve the children functional capacity, and rehabilitation sessions to achieve those goals. General assessment to identify illness, and need for referral where necessary, although they still face challenges, such as lack of appropriate wheel chairs. #nationaldisabilityrightsawareness #peoplewithdisabilities #rightsawareness

EQUIPPING THE YOUTH WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY Small Projects Foundation has recently coordinated various financial literacy training sessions in areas such as Gonubie, Needs Camp, and Ncera Villages, in partnership with the Zizi Institute and Momentum. The training was based on Consumer Financial Education for people between the ages of 18-35, focusing on how to save, spend money, investments, and managing debt over a five-module training. "This training is not just for personal finance but can even assist those aspiring to be entrepreneurs by equipping them on the types of savings and investments available and suitable for businesses," said Sisanda Ngele, who is one of the facilitators from Zizi Institute. Abulele Skam from Needs Camp-Phumlani said that "I recently got my first job and this training is teaching me how to manage my personal finances, how to budget and manage additional expenses that often lead to exceeding one's budget." Another trainee from Empitshi village, Luzuko Macingwana, highlighted that "for me the training has exposed how we spend money on wants (luxury items) instead of focusing on the needs." While Litha'lethu Kilani from Gqala in Tsholomnqa eagerly shared that "my highlight of the training was learning about the importance of an emergency fund, and I will be implementing the savings strategies I got from this training," she said #financialliteracy #Equippingyouthwithfinancialskills

Change starts with us and it must start now. This #16DaysOfActivism, under the United Nations’ theme “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” we are calling out not just online harms but the very real physical violence and femicide that devastate South African communities. Small Projects Foundation believes every woman and child has the right to live free from fear, whether on the streets or in the spaces we scroll through. The digital world should not be a source of more violence, control, or exploitation. If you need to speak with someone, please call our toll-free call centre: 0800 060 010. #Youarenotalone. #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence

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