Closing the Gap: How Skills Development Tackles Unemployment
In the first quarter of 2025, South Africa’s official unemployment rate reached 32.9%. Addressing this persistent challenge requires more than just job creation—it demands a concerted effort to equip individuals with the right skills for meaningful participation in the economy. Skills development plays a vital role in this effort by providing people with the competencies, knowledge, […]
Strategic Key Success Factors to maximise B-BBEE Skills Development Expenditure
Key Success Factors of a Successful B-BBEE SDE Strategy When aiming to maximise your B-BBEE SDE, the following serve as key success factors that need to be in place: Strategic Planning and Implementation: This involves developing a comprehensive strategy aligned with the B-BBEE codes of good practice to guide skills development initiatives. It includes identifying […]
A Happy Client is the Best Business Strategy of All
A Client Experience (CX) strategy is crucial for a training company as it directly impacts client satisfaction, retention, and business success. By focusing on Client Experience, a training company can create an environment that not only delivers quality content but also ensures a seamless and enjoyable experience for its clients. Benefits for Clients if a […]
Skills Development Expenditure as Priority Element on the B-BBEE Scorecard
In the context of South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policy, the Skills Development Expenditure is one of the priority elements in the B-BBEE scorecard. The Skills Development Expenditure element emphasizes the importance of enhancing the skills and capabilities of black individuals (previously disadvantaged groups in South Africa, including Black Africans, Coloureds, Indians, and […]
The Holy Grail of B-BBEE Skills Development Expenditure
In the world of B-BBB Skills Development Expenditure (SDE) in South Africa, the holy grail is undoubtedly effective utilisation and impact of training efforts. While investment in skills development is crucial for driving economic growth and the transformation agenda, it is the strategic, balanced allocation and implementation of resources that truly determine the value. South […]
The Skills College Client Value Proposition
What’s in it for you to work with us? The Five Secrets to beat the B-BBBEE Challenge Collaborate to demystify – Collaborate with a provider that has a proven track record in the field of B-BBEE Skills Development Expenditure (SDE) to unpack it for you. Simplicity – The world of B-BBEE is complicated so you […]
Teaching Skills to Change Lives
Skills Development is a priority element on the Skills Development element of the B-BBEE Codes and Scorecard. “Priority element” means that, if the measured entity fails to comply, it will drop one level on its scorecard. The B-BEE Skills Development Expenditure Scorecard allocates points for the following and companies aiming to maximise their BEE points […]
What is the QCTO?
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is a Quality Council established in 2010 in terms of the Skills Development Act. It is one of three Quality Councils in SA, each responsible for a part of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF): UMALUSI, the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training […]
Unique, Affordable and Non-disruptive Disabilities Skills Spend Solution!
The B-BBEE Skills Development Scorecard contains an element referring to learnerships for People Living with Disabilities. According to this element, it rewards companies for investing in learnerships for people living with disabilities. With regard to the Skills Development Expenditure scorecard, This solution allows you to maximise your points: you obtain 4 points on your scorecard […]
Urgent Attention Required: B-BBEE Year-End Looms
As February draws to a close, companies with a February year-end are racing against time to meet their B-BBEE targets. With only days left, it’s crucial to finalize contributions and payments, as well as plan for the next financial and B-BBEE measurement period. Skills Development Expenditure is a priority element on the B-BBEE scorecard, measuring […]