Section 10 · Business Plan
Implementation Timeline
The implementation plan spans 24 months from project inception to national rollout. The Gantt chart below illustrates the critical path and interdependencies across workstreams:
The implementation plan spans 24 months from project inception to national rollout. The Gantt chart below illustrates the critical path and interdependencies across workstreams:
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10.1 Detailed Milestones
| Phase | Activity | Timeline | Key Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Foundation | Company registration, legal structuring, CIPC filings | Month 1–2 | Company incorporated; shareholder agreement executed |
| Phase 1: Foundation | Capital raise (equity close + loan facility) | Month 1–5 | ZAR 30M secured; loan documentation signed |
| Phase 1: Foundation | Site acquisition, EIA, building permits | Month 2–6 | Site secured; permits approved |
| Phase 2: Build | Plant design and engineering | Month 4–7 | Final engineering drawings approved |
| Phase 2: Build | Construction and build-out | Month 7–12 | Building shell and services complete |
| Phase 2: Build | Equipment procurement (Tetra Pak, GEA) | Month 6–10 | Equipment delivered to site |
| Phase 2: Build | Equipment installation and commissioning | Month 11–13 | Production line operational |
| Phase 3: Launch Prep | Staff recruitment and training | Month 10–13 | Full team recruited; trained |
| Phase 3: Launch Prep | Test production runs and certifications | Month 13–15 | HACCP/ISO certification achieved |
| Phase 3: Launch Prep | Brand launch campaign | Month 14–16 | Brand live in market |
| Phase 4: Market Entry | Soft launch – KZN regional retailers | Month 16–17 | First retail sales recorded |
| Phase 4: Market Entry | National rollout across all channels | Month 18–24 | Full national distribution achieved |
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