Your Bridge To Real, Measurable Impact
S.T.E.P.S. creates authentic partnerships that connect people, purpose, and progress — empowering purpose-driven organisations through shared action.
Your Trusted Partner in Purpose-Driven Collaboration
For many organisations, partnership fatigue sets in —
time, money, and credibility are lost to disconnected programs that never take root.
S.T.E.P.S. helps purpose-led organisations — whether in business, government, or the non-profit space — co-create partnerships that uplift, engage, and sustain real transformation. Our approach is rooted in human connection, community voice, and relationship-first strategies.
How S.T.E.P.S. Creates Opportunity Through Partnerships
Fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems through:
Enterprise Development
Practical support for small businesses and grassroots innovators to access markets, mentorship, and funding.
Strategic Consulting
Helping corporates, government, and NPOs align purpose with action so initiatives are coordinated, not duplicated.
Inclusive Program Design
Co-creating initiatives that centre youth, women, and underserved communities in both design and delivery.
S.T.E.P.S. is a purpose-driven consultancy dedicated to building high-impact, value-aligned partnerships between brands, communities, and media.
We help corporates, government, and non-profit’s connect with purpose — transforming collaboration into measurable enterprise development and social impact.
Beyond partnership strategy, S.T.E.P.S. actively fosters entrepreneurial ecosystems, connecting local talent, enterprise, and opportunity. The future holds the establishment of a Business Development Centre in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs — a hub designed to empower small businesses, non-profit’s, youth, and the unemployed through training, mentorship, and access to opportunity.
Founder and Strategic Lead – S.T.E.P.S. (Strategic Transformative Effective Partnership Solutions)
Anthea Jacobs
"Partnerships are the heartbeat of progress. When purpose meets collaboration, transformation follows."
Anthea Jacobs is a dynamic strategic consultant, community builder, and partnership specialist with a passion for connecting people, purpose, and progress.
With more than 30 years of experience across enterprise development, marketing, community upliftment, and non-profit leadership, Anthea is recognised as a trusted bridge between corporates, government, small businesses, and communities.
As the founder of S.T.E.P.S., she blends strategic insight, empathy, and practical experience to build collaborations that are both impactful and sustainable. Her work focuses on cultivating partnerships that create opportunity, strengthen trust, and empower communities to thrive.
Through S.T.E.P.S., Anthea leads initiatives that foster entrepreneurial ecosystems and promote inclusive development. She is currently driving the vision for a Business Development Centre in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs – a hub designed to support small businesses, non-profits, youth, and the unemployed through training, mentorship, and enterprise support.
Anthea’s approach is both strategic and people-centred, reflecting her belief that when purpose meets collaboration, transformation follows.
Current Initiatives
Entrepreneurs Business Breakfast
Monthly enterprise development platform hosted at McDonald’s stores.
Entrepreneurs Year-End Expo
Annual showcase of enterprise, collaboration, and opportunity.
S.T.E.P. Program for Non-Profit’s
Governance, compliance, and sustainability coaching.
Coaching & Skills Development
Strengthening business readiness and leadership.
Career
Festival
Empowering youth through employability pathways.
Southern Suburbs Business Expo
A regional celebration of enterprise and innovation.
Our Vision
100+
Organisation's & Communities Connected
Experience
34+
34+ Years | Entrepreneur | Award- Winning Business Strategist
Authority
1
Alumni - Rutgers Camden University Exchange Programme
Why The STEPS Group
Frequently Asked Questions
S.T.E.P.S. is South Africa's trusted bridge for inclusive, purpose-led partnerships that create real community impact.
What does STEPS do?
Fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems through its programs, Enterprise development and Consulting.
Why do organisations need STEPS?
Too often, social impact efforts fall short — they appear meaningful but fail to create lasting change. STEPS helps organisations overcome this by building partnerships that connect strategic goals to real community needs, ensuring that every initiative delivers tangible, measurable results.
Who leads STEPS?
STEPS was founded by Anthea Jacobs, a dynamic strategic consultant, community builder, and partnership specialist with over 30 years of experience connecting vision to value.
Her mission is to bridge the gap between corporate strategy and grassroots reality — unlocking synergy between brands and communities that creates lasting transformation.
How does the STEPS process work?
The STEPS approach follows a clear three-step process:
Discover Alignment – Identify where your brand’s goals meet genuine community needs.
Design Strategic Partnerships – Co-create tailored initiatives with measurable KPIs.
Deliver and Measure Impact – Activate, manage, and track results for long-term value.
What makes STEPS different?
Authentic impact, build partnerships, unlock community and business voices to government and corporates and vice versa.
What frameworks or methodologies does STEPS use?
STEPS uses three proprietary frameworks to ensure success:
Strategic Bridge-Building™ – Aligning goals between corporates, NPOs, and communities for mutual value creation.
Impact Alignment Framework™ – Ensuring every initiative delivers measurable ROI, both social and economic.
Catalyst Facilitation Model™ – Turning strategy into seamless, on-the-ground execution.
What services does STEPS offer?
STEPS provides four main services:
Partnership Strategy & Facilitation – Co-create partnership strategies that deliver business and social ROI.
Community Engagement & Activation – Move initiatives from strategy to real-world impact.
Women Empowerment & Youth Development – Build capacity, confidence, and opportunity.
Advisory & Measurement Support – Define, track, and communicate impact with clarity and credibility.
What outcomes can clients expect from STEPS partnerships?
STEPS partnerships create measurable social and economic outcomes, strengthen reputation and trust, and build long-term value for both corporates and communities.
Partnership success is predictable, scalable, and sustainable through structured, evidence-based collaboration.
What is STEPS’ mission and vision?
Vision:
To be South Africa’s leading partnership catalyst — the trusted bridge between corporates, NPOs, and communities creating transformative, measurable impact.
Mission:
To cultivate purpose-aligned collaborations that connect brands to communities in ways that inspire action, deliver results, and drive shared value.
What values guide STEPS?
STEPS operates on the following core values:
Purpose – We exist to make impact matter.
Integrity – We lead with transparency and accountability.
Empowerment – We create opportunities for women, youth, and entrepreneurs.
Collaboration – We believe progress happens together.
Excellence – We measure success by the quality and sustainability of our outcomes.
How can I get started with STEPS?
You can begin by attending one of our impact events.
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Partner With Purpose
Whether you represent a corporate, government department, small business, or non-profit, S.T.E.P.S. is your trusted partner in partnership strategy and ecosystem development.
Together, we connect intention to impact — building bridges that change stories, strengthen communities, and grow South Africa’s shared economy.
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