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New Study Reveals Key Skills for South African Entrepreneurs

11/7/2025

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A seven-year study by the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and the University of Pretoria identified 14 essential competencies for South African entrepreneurs.
The research, titled South Africa’s Entrepreneurial Competency Framework, argues for education tailored to individual learning styles and for using role-play and internships.
Key competencies include action orientation, leadership, and a growth mindset, the strongest predictor of success.

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Story summary

A seven-year study by the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and the University of Pretoria identified 14 essential competencies for South African entrepreneurs.
The research, titled South Africa’s Entrepreneurial Competency Framework, argues for education tailored to individual learning styles and for using role-play and internships.
Key competencies include action orientation, leadership, and a growth mindset, the strongest predictor of success.