INTRODUCTION LETTER. We look forward to receiving your application. Regards, Cell C South Africa

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1 INTRODUCTION LETTER Thank you for deciding to apply for a franchise or dealership opportunity with Cell C. In order to qualify, and ensure that your application is received in good order please fill in the accompanying application document in it s entirety. In conjunction with this application, please supply the following supporting documentation; Copies of the following; Identity Document Three months bank statements Proof of employment Proof of residence If you are self-employed, please supply the following supporting documentation; Copies of the following; Identity document Six months bank statements Business registration certificates and documentation Proof of residence We look forward to receiving your application. Regards, Cell C South Africa 1

2 BECOMING A FRANCHISE OR DEALERSHIP OWNER The Cell C Franchise or Dealership Profile Here lies a description of the ideal profile of a franchisee or dealer owner. Qualifications The prospective franchisee or dealer should be creditworthy and have the required financial resources available. They should be financially sound. This includes having sufficient working capital. Experience in the Telecommunications industry will be an advantage but not a prerequisite. As a franchisee or dealer owner, experience in the following is required: Retail experience Being familiar with business and financial management of a business. Must be willing to be an owner operator, capable of pro-actively marketing the business, themselves, the business concept as well as the services and products. Personal Attributes The franchisee or dealer owner must be people-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be capable of gaining and maintaining rapport with their client base through being friendly and personable. Must show entrepreneurial skills, enthusiasm, high levels of commitment, consistency and the drive to succeed Financial Situation The franchisee or dealer owner should have available finance or the ability to raise appropriate funds to enable them to afford an investment in the business opportunity. The minimum amount requirement to make an investment is approximately R (this total investment is dependent on location and size). Other Considerations Other factors that will be considered favorable although not prerequisites of selection include: A marketing or business qualification Industry experience Psychometric Test All applicants will be required to complete a psychometric evaluation test. This will allow for an accurate evaluation of the candidate s suitability to become a Cell C Franchisee or dealer owner. This cost of this test will be at the applicant s own expense. 2

3 APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Please print clearly 2. All the information you provide must be accurate and up-to-date. 3. For each portion of this application where there is insufficient space provided for your answer, please attach an A4 sheet of paper with your name, the question number or title and the rest of the information. Your completed application form, a copy of your identity document, proof of address as well as any additional information you think we should have, must be sent to us either via post or to the any of following address: Postal address: Cell C Head Office Private Bag X36 Benmore 2010 Johannesburg South Africa Att: Cell C Franchise Dept. or Scan and all the documents to: cellcfranchising@cellc.co.za 3

4 APPLICATION FORM Application Selection I would like to apply for; A Franchise opportunity A Dealership opportunity Tick one If Franchise opportunity selected, please proceed to the personal information section below If dealership opportunity selected, please complete part A below Part A: Dealership opportunities Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng North (incl. JHB) Gauteng South (incl. PTA) Kwa-Zulu Natal Limpopo Mpumalanga North West Northern Cape Western Cape Tick one 4

5 PERSONAL INFORMATION SECTION Please fill in all application fields. For fields that you do not have information on, please fill in N/A ID Number Surname First Name Residential Address Postal Address Cellphone Number Work Number Home Number Address 1 Address 2 Alternative Contact Number Relationship to Alternative Contact Number? Spouse Family Work Colleague Friend Other Please Specify: Tick one Date of Birth Marital Status Day Month Year Married Single Divorced Tick one Children s Name & Ages Names Ages Highest Level of Education From which Institute? 5

6 CURRENT EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION SECTION Please fill in all application fields. For fields that you do not have information on, please fill in N/A Current Employer Years of Employment Employer Address Employer telephone number Position held Responsibilities If self-employed, please tell us the type of business you operate 6

7 GENERAL BUSINESS INFORMATION SECTION Please fill in all application fields. For fields that you do not have information on, please fill in N/A Please tick Are you prepared to devote your total working day to the Business? Yes No How do you intend to finance your Total Investment? Do you have a preference regarding the location of the Business? If so, where? 1 st Choice 2 nd Choice Where do you Bank? Branch Code Bank Account Number Name of Branch Manager Please tick Have you ever owned and managed your own business before? Yes No How long did you own the business? What happened to the business? Why are you interested in a Cell C franchise or dealership opportunity? Please tick Would you be prepared to relocate if needed? Yes No 7

8 Business References (Those people that you do business with, such as supervisors if you hold employment or suppliers if you own or used to own your business) Name Relationship Telephone Number Address Name Relationship Telephone Number Address Name Relationship Telephone Number Address Does the applicant intend doing business with Cell C SP in his / her personal capacity or as a Member / Director of a Company or part of a CC? Please tick Personal Capacity Yes No Director of a Company Yes No Member of a CC Yes No Registration Number Fax Number Telephone Number Address 8

9 Member s Details Name ID number 9

10 TOTAL PERSONAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES SECTION Please try and be as specific and accurate as possible when filling in the below information. Assets Liabilities Cash In Bank and Savings R Bank Overdraft R Property R Bond No. R Motor Vehicles R Motor Vehicle Loans R Shares R Rent and Services R Money Due To You R Credit Cards R Pension/Provident Fund R H.P. Contracts R Other - R Taxes R Other - R Other - R Other - R Other - R TOTAL ASSETS R TOTAL LIABILITIES R 10

11 DECLARATION SECTION I hereby declare that all of the above information is to the best of my knowledge true and correct, that I have provided this information freely and willingly and that I shall upon request make available to Cell C Service Provider Company (Pty) Ltd any and all additional information so required by them in order to assess my and / or the legal entity making this application ( the entity ) suitability as a prospective franchisee. I acknowledge and understand that the submission of this application form does not in any way guarantee my and / or the entity s suitability and acceptance as a prospective franchisee. I acknowledge and agree to the provisions contained herein, in so far as is necessary. I hereby consent to Cell C Service Provider Company (Pty) Ltd making enquiries in regard to my and / or the entity s credit history, character and ability to pay, and further to contact anyone, whether or not listed on this application form, in order to obtain personal and financial information about me and / or the entity. I release all such persons from any and all liability and / or damages that may be incurred as a result of such inquiry and / or of the furnishing of such information. In so far as I may sign this application form on behalf of the entity, I warrant that I am duly authorized to represent the entity herein and that I have the necessary capacity to do so. Signed at on the of 20 Applicant s Signature Date Witness Date Witness Date 11