Standard Bank has expanded its Export Readiness Program to Gauteng and the Western Cape, partnering with DHL Express South Africa to help more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) prepare to enter international markets.
The programme, which was first launched in KwaZulu-Natal, is delivered through Standard Bank's Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) offering and is aimed at export-ready businesses with growth potential.
According to the bank, the program combines business development with practical export training, market insight and logistics expertise to help SMEs build the capabilities they need to compete globally.
Program targets export-ready SMEs
DHL Express South Africa will provide technical assistance covering export preparation, international trade processes, customs requirements, logistics, market research, market entry strategies and export finance.
Naledzani Mosomane, Head of Enterprise and Supplier Development for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa, said the expansion will help more businesses access international markets while strengthening their long-term competitiveness.
Herman Venter, managing director of DHL Express South Africa, said the partnership will equip SMEs with the knowledge they need to navigate cross-border trade and grow internationally.
Applications will close on 10th July
The program is open to eligible SMEs, regardless of where their bank is located.
To be eligible, businesses must be at least 51% black-owned, generate an annual turnover of between R1m and R50m, operate for at least 24 months, be based in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal or the Western Cape, and have a South African majority shareholder actively involved in the business.
Applications close on 10 July 2026.
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