Sector Specific Assistance Scheme (SASS)
OBJECTIVE
Offer support to projects that promote the development of emerging exporters.
BENEFICIARIES
Non-profit business sector organisations, such as Export Councils, Joint Action Groups and industry associations.
Qualifying sectors are as follows:
- Aerospace, rail and marine
- Agro-processing
- Automotive
- Business Process Outsourcing services
- Capital equipment and allied services
- Chemical and allied industries
- Creative industries
- Electro-technical
- Film production
- Metals and allied industries
- Pre-qualified ICT services
- Pre-qualified tourism services
- Textiles and clothing
BENEFITS
80:20 cost-sharing, max R1m for:
- Local and international air travel
- Accommodation
- Subsistence allowance of R200 per day
- Transportation of samples
- Exhibition costs
- Specialised training (e.g. product development, design colour trends, project management, etc.)
SHARE
Implementing agency
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Contact details
Mr. Donald Mabusela
Tel: +27 (12) 394 1716
Email: dmabusela@thedti.gov.za
Website: Financial Assistance (Incentives)
