Dear Business Owner
Dear Business Owner As a respected entrepreneur with a turnover exceeding R50m, you understand the importance of strategic partnerships. For your B-BBEE Skills Development Expenditure (SDE), I strongly recommend collaborating with Skills College. Our niche expertise lies in empowering QSE companies like yours to maximise B-BBEE SDE through our consultative approach. By partnering with us, […]
Why Debate Skills Development or Job Creation?
Why Debate Skills Development or Job Creation? The debate surrounding skills development versus job creation has sparked intense discussion, particularly in the context of South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policy. Some argue that prioritising employment opportunities over training programs is the key to economic empowerment. However, this is not an either-or debate. In […]
Inadequate Monitoring: A Hindrance to Effective B-BBEE Skills Development
The effectiveness of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) skills development expenditure in South Africa is frequently marred by inadequate monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. This shortcoming undermines the very purpose of B-BBEE, which aims to promote economic transformation and address historical inequalities. The lack of robust monitoring and evaluation systems makes it challenging to assess the […]
B-BBEE Skills Development: Authenticity vs. Exploitation
In South Africa, the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Skills Development initiative aims to uplift black employees and drive economic growth. However, concerns have been raised about companies exploiting the system by claiming points for initiatives that lack genuine impact. To avoid perpetuating this exploitation, companies must prioritise authenticity over mere compliance. They can learn […]
The Misaligned Mission of B-BBEE Skills Development Expenditure
The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) scorecard was designed to uplift previously disadvantaged South Africans, but an alarming trend has emerged. Critics argue that B-BBEE skills development initiatives prioritise compliance over addressing genuine business needs and industry skills gaps. This misalignment is a stark irony, considering the B-BBEE scorecard’s original purpose of transformation. Instead of […]
The ROI of B-BBEE Skills Development: A Smart Investment for South African Companies
As South African companies navigate the complexities of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), one aspect stands out as a wise investment: Skills Development Expenditure (SDE). While some view B-BBEE as a compliance burden, savvy businesses recognize the Return on Investment (ROI) of upskilling their workforce. On the generic scorecard, SDE accounts for 25 points, with […]
Changing Lives: The Power of Learner Experience in B-BBEE Skills Development Expenditure
As a leading South African training provider, Skills College is witnessing the transformative impact of prioritising Learner Experience in Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Skills Development Expenditure (SDE) initiatives. When companies deploy practices to maximise Learner Experience for Black Youths on learnerships and bursaries, the difference is profound. A VaVaVoom Learner Experience (which we aim […]
Elevating Learning: The Power of Client Experience in Training
In South Africa’s competitive training landscape, providers must go beyond mere course delivery to truly impact clients’ lives. One leading training provider, Skills College, has taken a bold step by implementing a serious Client Experience (CX) practice and strategy. This forward-thinking approach will revolutionise the way clients engage with training, yielding profound benefits. By prioritising […]
A New Skill has Changed My Life: A Young Black South African’s Story
As a young black South African, I’ve seen firsthand the struggles of unemployment and poverty. But I’ve also experienced the transformative power of skills development. Learning a skill has changed my life. Through a learnership, I acquired skills in office administration. Suddenly, I had a sense of purpose and direction. I could finally see a […]
Ubusha – Our Pet Project for Absorption
In order to ensure that there are bespoke solutions and opportunities within B-BBEE world, Skills College has created a learnership programme to maximise the B-BBEE Skills Development Expenditure (SDE) scorecard’s Absorption possibilities. Learners attend the Hygiene and Cleaning learnership in the first year and continue during a second year where they are employed on a […]