Financial Year-End Planning: Optimising Your B-BBEE Scorecard
As financial year-end approaches, now is the time to align your Skills Development and procurement strategies to maximise recognisable B-BBEE spend. Proactive planning ensures qualifying expenditure is correctly allocated, accurately measured, and fully supported by compliant documentation in line with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act and the applicable Codes of Good Practice. Key focus […]
National Minimum Wage Increase 2026
What employers and skills development sponsors should review now The Department of Employment and Labour has gazetted a notice increasing the National Minimum Wage – effective from 1 March 2026. While annual increases are expected, their impact on Skills Development programmes is often overlooked. The national minimum wage has been set at R30.23 per ordinary […]
Build Real Change. One Skill at a Time
At Skills College, we’re passionate about transformation starting with opportunity. That’s why we deliver inclusive, practical training that equips youth, persons with disabilities, and the unemployed with the skills to shape their future. Empowering Through Digital-Enhanced Learning We harness a blended learning approach, combining face-to-face instruction with interactive digital modules, online learning, and on-the-job training. […]
BEE: A Pathway to Growth Through Skills Development
President Cyril Ramaphosa firmly believes that Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is not a burden—but an investment in South Africa’s future. Speaking at the 2025 Black Business Council Summit, he credited BEE with increasing black ownership, growing women-led enterprises, and helping close the income gap. With over R1 trillion in public infrastructure spending and a […]
Empowering Youth, Enriching Communities: How Skills College is Changing Lives
At Skills College, we believe in celebrating youth not just with words, but through action, opportunity, and impact. Our mission is simple yet powerful: “Teaching skills to change lives.” And through this mission, we’ve discovered a meaningful way to uplift communities while also supporting big businesses. One of our flagship programmes, Plant Production, has not […]
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 […]