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 […]
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 […]