Resell

Previously known as The Clothing Bank. Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Want to be self-employed? During this holistic 2-year enterprise development programme we work with unemployed mothers to help them become self-employed as fashion traders.

During this holistic 2-year enterprise development programme we work with unemployed mothers to help them become successful clothing and fashion traders. You learn how to buy and sell. You learn life skills, business skills and computer skills. You benefit from coaching, mentorship and a support network of like-minded women. You even receive a qualification and, most importantly, become your own boss. It’s hard work, but it’s worth it!

Where do we offer the Resell programme?

At all five of our branches: Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, East London or Paarl. We select up to 500 women annually through our recruitment and shortlisting process, and we support up to 1000 women at any given time.

How does it work?

Apply: Apply online to get started.
Selection: We review applications and invite shortlisted candidates to an information day. We take a number of people through an in depth workshop, interview and selection process until we get to our final shortlist.
Volunteer: Shortlisted candidates volunteer their time to work at TCB 2 days a week for 1 month. We provide a travel stipend. During this time you get to know the TCB organisation, process and people to decide if this is for you.
Start trading: You start your business within two weeks from joining the programme when you start to buy and sell items from TCB at discounted rates to make a profit. (To help you get started, TCB provides you with a small start up loan)
Learn, grow and prosper: You’ll be supported on your entrepreneurial journey by our team of trainers, coaches and mentors as well as a close network of other entrepreneurs. You will learn the theory and practice of running a small business.

Who can apply?

To qualify, you must:

be a South African citizen
be a mother taking care of children younger than 18 years
be unemployed
have Grade 10 or higher
have reliable transport to our office
be able to commit full-time (no learnerships or part-time studies)
please note that TCB complies with BBBEE requirements

Besley Malumane, 37

Before Besley joined TCB, she says her life was like a nightmare. She was living from hand to mouth and her self-confidence was very low. Her husband died 6 months after she joined TCB, resulting in her being kicked out of her family home. She became very depressed and received support from TCB through coaching and counselling. Despite all her setbacks, Besley has built her own business. “I now have a new home now and I learnt how to drive. My children attend a good school and I am a good mother. I can give back to those around me.”

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Besley Malumane, 37

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