Deadline: August 31, 2025
Jacaranda FM has launched the Her Perfect Pitch 2025 campaign, its fourth annual women’s empowerment initiative. With the theme “Unlock the Next Level”, this programme provides women entrepreneurs across South Africa with the opportunity to access mentorship, visibility, and a significant advertising prize package to help scale their businesses.
If you are a woman-owned business ready to grow, this is your chance to pitch, connect, and thrive.
What is Her Perfect Pitch 2025?
Her Perfect Pitch is a flagship empowerment platform created by Jacaranda FM to support South African women in business. Over the years, it has become one of the country’s leading opportunities for women-led enterprises, already channelling over R 2 million in support.
For 2025, the competition focuses on equipping female founders with resources, exposure, and mentorship designed to take their ventures to the next stage of growth.
Benefits of Participating
Successful applicants and finalists stand to gain significant value.
- Grand Prize Winner
- R 500,000 worth of advertising on Jacaranda FM
- Professional conceptualisation and production of a radio advert
- Digital amplification across Jacaranda FM’s platforms
- Six-week mentorship programme covering:
- Custom business model development
- Research consultation
- Branding strategy
- Digital and PR consultation
- Top 10 Finalists
- Each finalist receives R 100,000 worth of radio airtime
- Top 30 Entrants
- Networking opportunities and exposure
- Invitation to submit a 2-minute pitch video
Who is Eligible to Apply?
The programme is open to women who meet the following criteria:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must hold a valid South African ID or visa, and reside in South Africa
- Must own at least 50% of a registered South African business that has been in operation for a minimum of one year
- Must provide accurate personal and business details during application
How to Apply for Her Perfect Pitch 2025
Applications are open from 7 August to 31 August 2025.
Application Steps:
- Create a Profile and submit your application, including:
- Business model
- Vision and unique selling points
- Financial statements
- Top 30 Selection: Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a 2-minute video pitch and attend a networking session.
- Top 10 Finalists: Chosen participants will pitch live at the Jacaranda FM studios in Johannesburg before expert judges.
- Winner Announcement: The Grand Prize winner and Top 3 finalists will be revealed at a dedicated #HerPerfectPitch event and on-air broadcast.
Why Her Perfect Pitch Matters
Her Perfect Pitch is more than a competition—it is a movement. By offering mentorship, visibility, and marketing support, Jacaranda FM is creating a platform where women entrepreneurs can gain access to tools and exposure typically out of reach for small businesses.
This initiative helps women-led businesses unlock growth opportunities, build networks, and secure a strong presence in the competitive South African business landscape.
Summary at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Prize | R 500,000 advertising + 6-week mentorship |
| Finalists Reward | R 100,000 airtime for each of the Top 10 |
| Eligibility | SA woman (≥50% business owner), 18+, business registered ≥1 year |
| Applications Open | 7 August 2025 |
| Applications Close | 31 August 2025 |
| Process | Application → Top 30 → Video pitch + Networking → Top 10 Live Pitch → Winner announced |
Final Thoughts
Her Perfect Pitch 2025 is a unique opportunity for women entrepreneurs in South Africa to gain national visibility, expert mentorship, and advertising support valued at half a million rand. If you are ready to unlock the next level of growth for your business, this is the programme to apply for.
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