Agriculture and agro-processing
Farmers, food producers, processors, fresh produce and agro-processing enterprises.
Our Sectors
Connecting the businesses that keep local economies working
Our programme identifies local economy sectors and enterprise groups across South Africa. Choose the sector that best matches your business.
Tourism, hospitality and guesthouses
Guesthouses, accommodation, tourism services and hospitality operators.
Chicken and poultry businesses
Poultry farming, egg production, processing and related supply businesses.
Hair salons and barber shops
Hair care, barbering and neighbourhood grooming businesses.
Beauty, cosmetics and wellness
Beauty services, cosmetics, personal care and wellness enterprises.
Spaza shops and informal trade
Spaza shops, street traders, hawkers, market traders and community retailers.
Retail and wholesale
Retailers, wholesalers, merchants and local distribution businesses.
Small-scale manufacturing and industrial activities
Producers, processors, small factories and industrial enterprises.
Construction, repairs and maintenance services
Construction, repairs, maintenance and site-based enterprise services.
Transport, logistics and delivery
Transporters, warehousing, delivery services, fleets and distribution businesses.
Cleaning, hygiene and waste services
Cleaning, hygiene, sanitation and waste-service enterprises.
Security services
Security, guarding and related protection services.
ICT, digital and creative services
Connectivity, software, digital, creative, media and technology services.
Sewing, textiles and fashion
Sewing, clothing, textiles, fashion and garment enterprises.
Catering, food services and food processing
Catering, prepared food, food services and processing businesses.
Co-operatives, youth-owned and women-owned enterprises
Co-operative, youth-owned and women-owned enterprises across sectors.
Waste and the circular economy
Recycling, waste recovery and circular-economy businesses.
Environmental services and Just Energy Transition
Environmental services and businesses supporting a just energy transition.
Renewable energy and green technologies
Solar, renewable energy, energy services and green technologies.
Healthcare and community services
Health, care, wellness and community-service enterprises.
Education, training and skills development
Education providers, training organisations and skills-development services.
Automotive repairs and services
Mechanical repairs, tyres, panel beating and automotive services.