Kuumba HSEC
Government Rebates & Incentives

Claim rebates worth millions for your business

Our AI identifies rebate opportunities based on your industry, ISO certifications, and operations — then helps you claim them.

12 REBATE PROGRAMS

South African rebates & incentives

From diesel rebates to R&D tax incentives, we help you identify and claim every rebate your business qualifies for.

SARS Diesel Rebate

Up to 588c/litre

Refund of fuel levies for diesel used in eligible primary production activities. Applies to farming, mining, forestry, and fishing operations.

Monthly claims
AgricultureMiningForestryFishing

Skills Development Levy Grant

20% SDL returned

Mandatory grant returned to employers who submit a valid Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR).

Annual (30 April)
All industries

Employment Tax Incentive

PAYE relief for youth

PAYE tax relief for employers hiring young workers (18-29 years old) earning less than R6,500 per month.

Monthly via EMP201
All industries

Section 12BA Renewable Energy

125% tax deduction

Accelerated capital allowance for investments in qualifying renewable energy assets like solar PV and wind turbines.

Annual tax claim
ISO 14001, ISO 50001
All industries

R&D Tax Incentive

150% tax deduction

Enhanced tax deduction for qualifying research and development expenditure approved by the Department of Science and Innovation.

Annual with DSI approval
ISO 9001
ManufacturingTechnologyPharmaceuticalsChemicals

Carbon Tax Allowances

Up to 95% tax-free

Tax-free allowances and offset mechanisms to reduce carbon tax liability including basic, trade exposure, and performance allowances.

Annual filing
ISO 14001, ISO 14064
MiningManufacturingEnergyTransport

Learnership Tax Incentive

R30K-R80K per learner

Tax deductions for employers who register learners on accredited learnerships. Enhanced deductions available for disabled learners.

Annual tax claim
All industries

Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme

25% of value-add

Grant programme to support manufacturing competitiveness through capital investment, green technology, and cluster development.

Application windows
ISO 9001
Manufacturing

Special Economic Zone Incentives

15% corporate tax

Comprehensive incentive package including reduced corporate tax, accelerated building allowances, and customs/VAT relief.

Ongoing
All industries

Compensation Fund Optimizer

Reduced assessments

Reduced Compensation Fund assessment fees based on safety record and risk management practices like ISO 45001 certification.

Annual return
ISO 45001
All industries

Extended Producer Responsibility

Deposit refunds

Deposit refund rebates and scheme credits for compliant recycling of packaging, electrical equipment, and other waste streams.

Quarterly reporting
ISO 14001
ManufacturingRetailFood & Beverage

B-BBEE Procurement Recognition

135% at Level 1

Enhanced procurement recognition based on B-BBEE level. Level 1 contributors receive 135% recognition for procurement scoring.

Annual certification
All industries
HOW IT WORKS

Claim rebates in 3 steps

1

Connect Your Data

Add your industry, operations, and certifications. Our AI scans for matching rebates.

2

Get Matched

Receive a personalised list of rebates you qualify for, with estimated values and deadlines.

3

Claim with Confidence

Use our integrated tools and documentation to submit accurate claims on time.

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