Application Deadline: 30 January 2026 at 17:00 SAST
Applications are now open for the 2026 Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy. The Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy 2026 is an 8-month incubation programme. It’s designed to provide entrepreneurship training and comprehensive support to aspiring artisan entrepreneurs aiming to establish new businesses in the bricklaying, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing trades.
Requirements
- Age: 18-35
- Relevant trade: Bricklaying/Carpentry/Electrical/Plumbing
- Unemployed or self-employed (not studying full-time)
- Qualified bricklayer, carpenter, electrician or plumber with a trade test
- OR, have 3 years work experience in the relevant trade and are ready to take the trade test
- OR, N2 Certificate and 3 years work experience in either the bricklaying, carpentry, electrical or plumbing trade
Benefits
- Participants will receive a transport allowance of R3000 per month to help cover costs associated with attending the programme.
Application Procedure:
Required documents
- N2 Certificate/National Technical Diploma/ Trade Test if applicable
- Proof of work experience/Service letters
- National Senior Certificate (is advantageous)
- Certified Copy of ID
Please Note:
To complete this application, you will need to have an operational email. If you don’t have an email address, please create one here. Once you have created your email address, please come back here, and start your application.
Shortlisted candidates
- You will receive a link via email to complete a short questionnaire that will assess your entrepreneurial readiness
Shortlisted candidates
- You will be contacted for an interview to discuss your background, motivation, and
entrepreneurial goals. We’ll assess your
problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills,
and entrepreneurial mindset
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy
