Student Services Division in partnership with the Student Representative Council and the Student Entrepreneurship Office invites proposals from registered students to trade at designated student trading spaces on the Howard College Campus. This opportunity is part of ongoing efforts by UKZN and the SRC to cultivate entrepreneurial skills, creativity, and innovation among students, providing them with the necessary resources, mentorship, and support to transform their business ideas into viable ventures.

Eligibility Criteria:

·         Demonstrated experience in entrepreneurship or running a business.

·         Ability to pay rent on a monthly basis

·         Capacity to commence trading immediately

Application process

Interested students must submit a motivation (max 2 pages) detailing the following:

a)    A summary of the applicant’s experience and qualifications.

b)    Items intended to be sold

c)    A budget that outlines projected expenses, funding sources, and any revenue generation models for sustainability.

Prohibitions

·      Fronting is not allowed. The trading areas are strictly designated for UKZN-registered students.

·      Food cooking is prohibited in the student trading hub. Traders to only sell pre-packed items.

·      Selling of alcohol and drugs is not permitted.

Submission Guidelines

Interested parties are invited to submit their proposals by 17 February 2025 and should be sent electronically to mhlongom2@ukzn.ac.za and copy  HCRC-StudentServices@stu.ukzn.ac.za and SRCE-SecGen@stu.ukzn.ac.za

Proposals will be adjudicated by a committee and outcomes released to applicants. The right not to appoint is fully reserved.