Experience & Impact
Real programmes, real people, real results across KwaZulu-Natal
Creating Measurable Economic Impact
Since our establishment, Kalipa Trading CC has successfully delivered training and business development programmes across multiple sectors in KwaZulu-Natal. Our work has directly impacted hundreds of entrepreneurs, youth, women, and people with disabilities, creating pathways to economic participation and sustainable livelihoods.
We measure our success not just in numbers, but in the businesses launched, jobs created, and lives transformed through our programmes.
Programme Highlights
Shoprite/Checkers Youth Development
Successfully delivered entrepreneurship and business skills training to 120 young people across KwaZulu-Natal, equipping them with practical business knowledge.
120 Youth
KwaZulu-Natal
Women in Property Programme
Empowered 45 women entrepreneurs in the property sector through specialized business development, financial literacy, and investment readiness training.
45 Women
Pietermaritzburg
SMME Business Fair & Networking
Organized and facilitated quarterly business fairs connecting 200+ SMMEs with suppliers, funders, and corporate partners for business growth opportunities.
200+ Businesses
Pietermaritzburg & KZN
Human Settlements Skills for PWD
Delivered construction and business skills training to 35 people with disabilities, creating pathways to employment in the housing sector.
35 PWD
Msunduzi Municipality
Sectors We Serve
Construction
Skills training in bricklaying, carpentry, plumbing, and construction project management. Partnerships with Human Settlements and municipalities.
Hospitality & Tourism
Professional cooking, food service, kitchen management, and hospitality operations training aligned with CATHSSETA standards.
Business Services
Entrepreneurship, business management, financial management, and corporate supply chain development programmes.
Financial Services
Bookkeeping, financial literacy, investment readiness, and business financial management training for entrepreneurs and SMMEs.
Occupational Health & Safety
Essential workplace safety training for construction, manufacturing, and service industries across multiple sectors.
Property & Real Estate
Specialized training for women in property, real estate entrepreneurship, and property investment fundamentals.