Judyma Projects
| Business Location: | Rural |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Branch: | Gert Sibande |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Bakery & Confectionery
Challenges/Needs:
❖ Financial Illiteracy:
The business experiences limited financial management skills, which has resulted in poor recordkeeping and inadequate tracking of income, expenses, and profitability.
❖ Limited Production Capacity:
The business lacks modern baking equipment, which negatively affects product quality,
consistency, and overall production output, thereby limiting its ability to meet growing demand.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
❖ Basic Business Skills Training
The client attended a five-day training programme covering key aspects of business management,
including book-keeping and marketing. The training improved the client’s financial management
skills and overall business administration capacity.
❖ Asset Assist Grant
The business applied for a SEDFA grant, and an amount of R250,000 was approved. Grant
disbursement was completed by August 2025. The business received machinery and stock, which
significantly increased production capacity, productivity, and operational efficiency.
The client attended a five-day training programme covering key aspects of business management,
including book-keeping and marketing. The training improved the client’s financial management
skills and overall business administration capacity.
❖ Asset Assist Grant
The business applied for a SEDFA grant, and an amount of R250,000 was approved. Grant
disbursement was completed by August 2025. The business received machinery and stock, which
significantly increased production capacity, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Outcome Details:
The SEDFA interventions had an immediate positive impact on the business. The director is
currently maintaining manual financial records, reflecting improved record-keeping practices.
The grant enabled the business to produce higher-quality baked products at an increased
production and distribution speed. This improvement enhanced operational efficiency, attracted
new customers, and resulted in increased sales and overall business growth.
currently maintaining manual financial records, reflecting improved record-keeping practices.
The grant enabled the business to produce higher-quality baked products at an increased
production and distribution speed. This improvement enhanced operational efficiency, attracted
new customers, and resulted in increased sales and overall business growth.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“Thanks to SEDFA For all the Assistance “
