DRIVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD

The 2026 DTSA Asset Empowerment Programme is helping SMMEs grow with sponsored Mercedes-Benz truck assets.

At DTSA, we believe SMMEs are the engine of our economy and a truck does more than keep a business running - it scales it.

The 2026 DTSA Asset Empowerment Programme is putting high-performance Mercedes-Benz Trucks into the hands of SMMEs across South Africa’s key industries. We aren't just providing trucks; we're providing the capacity for your business to compete on the big stage. Real growth requires more than just hard work; it requires the right tools.

Stop dreaming of scale - start driving it

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

WHO CAN APPLY

Access to the right assets can be the difference between surviving and scaling. That’s why Daimler Trucks Southern Africa is investing in businesses that keep Africa moving — not with once-off funding, but with the tools you need to grow sustainably.

  • Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) or Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE) status Valid
  • Tax Clearance Certificate
  • Valid B-BBEE Certificate

INDUSTRIES WE SUPPORT

The programme is designed to support businesses operating in key sectors that drive economic growth. To qualify, your business must operate within one of the following industries:

  • Wholesale and Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Transport and Logistics
  • Mining
  • Agriculture
  • Construction

KEY DATES

Programme Timeline

  • Applications Open: 1 April 2026

  • Closing Date: 8 June 2026