Samker
| Business Location: | Urban |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Branch: | Cape Winelands |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Sole Proprietor |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Warehousing and Logistic Services
Challenges/Needs:
The business experienced the following challengers:
Lack of clients, and
Lack of capital to grow its warehouse facilities.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Shouqat Mugjenker approached SEDFA Cape Winelands Stellenbosch Branch for training, development, marketing, and funding assistance. Shahied Allie, SEDFA Business Advisor, conducted a Business Model Canvas Assessment Tool on the business. The exercise comprised of an interview with Mr. Mugjenker, visual assessments through touring the business operations and research through external sources. The assessment enabled SEDFA to identify relevant areas for further development. The business requires training, development, marketing, and funding assistance.
The following interventions were implemented by SEDFA.
• Facilitated Productivity Training in March 2025, and
• Facilitated Mentorship in February 2025.
The following interventions were implemented by SEDFA.
• Facilitated Productivity Training in March 2025, and
• Facilitated Mentorship in February 2025.
Outcome Details:
The following results were achieved:
• Turnover increased from R 37 990 to R 336 609. An increase of 786,05%;
• Net profit increased from R 8 835 to R 35 859. An increase of 305,87%, and
• The business has maintained its staff complement of two employees.
• Turnover increased from R 37 990 to R 336 609. An increase of 786,05%;
• Net profit increased from R 8 835 to R 35 859. An increase of 305,87%, and
• The business has maintained its staff complement of two employees.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“My total experience has been excellent thus far. Training was beneficial to my business; the facilitator was very knowledgeable on the subject and provided examples for all to understand.”
