Reap

REAP is the flagship programme of RegencyFN within the supporting and professional development for artisans and private contractor space. The REAP programme was developed to ensure sustainable growth in this sector, contributing to the growth of the South African economy. This programme dovetails beautifully with RegencyFN’s mission to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. It achieves this through creating a sustainable and prosperous society focusing on empowerment, education, training, self-development, inclusivity, health, environment, community and diversity.

Artisan jobs are in higher demand in 2021 than two years ago

– The National List of Occupations in High Demand (NLOHD -Published DHET, Nov 2020).

REAP IS WORKING TO ENSURE THAT AS ARTISANS FILL THE DEMAND THEY HAVE THE TOOLS TO SUCCEED

SA must produce 30,000 qualified artisans a year to meet labour demand if poverty and inequality are to be drastically reduced by 2030

– According to the National Development Plan (NDP).

AT REAP WE NOT ONLY LOOK AT THE NUMBER OF ARTISANS QUAILIFIED EACH YEAR BUT WE ENSURE THAT THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO THRIVE ARE LEARNT

98% of all formal businesses in the country are SMMEs, but they only create 28% of all jobs

– Small Business Institute

AT REAP WE TACKLE THIS PROBLEM EVERY DAY BY UPSKILLING THE SMME ARTISANS THROUGH SUPPORT, MENTORING AND EXPERT SKILL DEVELOPMENT. AS THEY SUCCEED THEIR BUSINESS GROWS AND THEY EMPLOY MORE SOUTH AFRICANS

Mission

To support artisanal small business owners via an incubation model that comprises:

Technical, Entrepreneurial and Customer Service Upskill
Ongoing One-to-One and Group Coaching, and Mentoring
Peer Support and Networking Opportunities
Market Reach and Customer Retention Support
Impact measurement and programme enhancement through observation and data capture

Vision

Recognize the central and imperative role that artisans play as one of the most significant components of our economic development. Our vision is for a productive economy with a differentiated workforce comprising of a clear and true supportive structure for artisans. The support will include technical and soft- skill essential training, to build and significantly impact their own local community and economy whilst participating in substantially lowering the unemployment rate.

 

Values

Community

Founded on the principles of UBUNTU, we recognise that communities are central to building a country. The emphasis is not only on building a successful business but also on providing opportunities for the unemployed.

Empowerment

We believe that the artisans have all the potential for success and that, most of the time, they simply require support to actualize it. We aim to empower the artisans to become independent contractors.

Creativity

Creativity is experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules and making mistakes. We believe that our offering encourages the artisans to experience all of these.

Service

REAP was established to serve the artisan and to assist in any area where upskilling would be beneficial, be it coaching, mentoring or expert advice.

Partnership

Very little happens without great partnerships. We are constantly looking to partner with various stakeholders and NGOs.

Accountability

We hold ourselves to the highest level of accountability ensuring that all we do results in the most effective usage of our resources. The artisans are held accountable for their personal development and the growth of their businesses. Our robust monitoring and evaluation system ensures the artisans are achieving their goals and receive the support that they need.

The National List of Occupations in High Demand (NLOHD) considers artisanal jobs in high demand as they

Have shown strong employment growth over the past years

Are currently showing strong employment growth

Are expected to show strong employment growth in the future

Are in an area of the labour market which has a shortage of skilled workers

The Unique Offering

A 12 to 18 Month Programme Comprising:

 

01. TRAINING AND UPSKILL

  • Entrepreneurial Skill Development customized to the needs of an Artisan Based Business
  • Master-classes in business acumen and artisanal upskilling
  • Behavioral Soft-Skill enhancement

02. BUSINESS SUPPORT

  • Company registration
  • Billing Services
  • Access to market
  • Community and stakeholder collaborations

03. CONTINUOS PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT

  • Coaching
  • Mentoring
  • Peer- Support
  • Networking opportunities

04. MONITORING AND EVALUATION AND IMPACT

  • Measuring Societal Impact Creation
  • Measuring Revenue Increase
  • Data Driven Analytics of SMME’s
  • Employment and industry trends

Benefits & Key Offerings

Waged artisans unemployed due to Covid-19 now earn their own income as trained and supported private contractors

SMME sustainability increase due to holistic competency development approach

SMME sustainability increase through ongoing coaching and mentoring

Growth of local economies in lower income communities as businesses succeed and more people employed

Exponential ripple community effects, as greater demands on the supply chain create greater opportunities for the entire community

Engaging more women

Commitment to a green economy

Advancing the sector by advocating for increased investment

Being champions of the industry

Innovation and collaboration to enable ‘technology for the future’ and sector upliftment

Leadership development

Waged artisans unemployed due to Covid-19 now earn their own income as trained and supported private contractors