malibose_b_construction
| Business Location: | Urban |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Branch: | Seda Ekurhuleni Branch |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
The company offers a broad range of services
including civil works, building construction, renovations, refurbishments, tenant installations,
roadworks, quantity surveying, project management and sustainable energy solutions such as solar
installations and energy-efficient systems
Challenges/Needs:
Despite strong technical capability and compliance standing, the business faced financial and
operational constraints that limited growth:
• Limited working capital to procure construction materials upfront
• Cash flow pressures affecting project timelines
• Inability to execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Restricted scalability into higher-value contracts
• Difficulty strengthening liquidity while expanding operations
These challenges constrained the company’s ability to fully capitalize on available construction
opportunities within Gauteng.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
SEDFA provided targeted support to strengthen the company’s financial capacity
and sustainability:
• The business was referred for funding and successfully secured R205,000.
• Funding was utilized to improve working capital and enable upfront procurement of
construction materials/equipment.
• Business advisory support strengthened financial management practices.
• Structured guidance improved overall cash flow management and contract execution
capability.
and sustainability:
• The business was referred for funding and successfully secured R205,000.
• Funding was utilized to improve working capital and enable upfront procurement of
construction materials/equipment.
• Business advisory support strengthened financial management practices.
• Structured guidance improved overall cash flow management and contract execution
capability.
Outcome Details:
Turnover increased from R199,786 to R2,117,614, reflecting an exceptional growth of
approximately 960%.
• Turnover growth recorded: R1,917,828, indicating expanded market reach and
successful acquisition of higher-value contracts within Gauteng.
• Net profit increased from R98,835 to R499,274, representing an approximate 405%
increase in profitability and net profit growth recorded: R400,439, highlighting
improved margins and better cash flow management following the intervention.
• Employment increased from 10 to 11 employees, contributing to job creation and skills
development within the construction sector.
approximately 960%.
• Turnover growth recorded: R1,917,828, indicating expanded market reach and
successful acquisition of higher-value contracts within Gauteng.
• Net profit increased from R98,835 to R499,274, representing an approximate 405%
increase in profitability and net profit growth recorded: R400,439, highlighting
improved margins and better cash flow management following the intervention.
• Employment increased from 10 to 11 employees, contributing to job creation and skills
development within the construction sector.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
"Access to funding strengthened our cash flow and allowed us to execute projects efficiently without
delays. It enabled us to grow confidently and compete for larger contracts. As a young Black woman
in construction, this support confirms that women-led businesses can thrive and lead successfully in
this industry.!
delays. It enabled us to grow confidently and compete for larger contracts. As a young Black woman
in construction, this support confirms that women-led businesses can thrive and lead successfully in
this industry.!
