Welcome to Department of Small Business Development
The Ministry of Small Business Development was established in 2014, marking a turning point in the history of MSMEs and Co-operatives development in South Africa, demonstrating Government’s commitment to place SMMEs and Co-operatives at the centre of economic growth and job creation.
The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) was thereafter established as a standalone national department in accordance with the reorganisation of some national departments announced by the President in May 2014.
Our Programmes
Co-Operative Development Support Programme (CDSP)
support co-operative enterprises financially and non-financially in partnership with other key strategic stakeholders.
Co-Operative Development Support Programme (CDSP)
Read MoreBusiness Infrastructure Support Programme (BISP)
BISP aims to support MSMEs with Business enabling machinery, equipment, tools, technology, energy support and Infrastructure
Business Infrastructure Support Programme (BISP)
Read MoreInformal Micro Enterprises Development Programme (IMEDP)
a specially designed programme that aims to empower and develop informal traders to become skilled and adequately equipped to manage their businesses.
Informal Micro Enterprises Development Programme (IMEDP)
Read MoreAsset Assist Programme
To assist with machinery, equipment, working capital and acquisition of raw material from a maximum grant of R250 000.
Asset Assist Programme
Read MoreLatest News
29 JUNE 2026 10:30-14:00The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Offices, One Exchange Square, 2 Gwen Lane, Sandown, SandtonRED TAPE REDUCTION AND EASE OF DOING BUSINESS CAMPAIGN (RREC) MINISTER...
The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) invites members of the media to a press conference at which the Minister of Small Business Development, Stella Tembisa Ndabeni, will provide an...
The Director General of Small Business Development Thulisile Manzini conducted a walk-about at the DSBD-supported SMME Pavilion at Decorex Africa. The visit highlights DSBD’s commitment to creating...
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