Legacy qualifications update: The Gazette has been published. What happens next?
The publication of Government Gazette No. 54858 on 17 June 2026 has provided long-awaited clarity regarding the future of pre-2009 qualifications, trades and regulatory unit standards. For many employers, training providers, learners and skills development facilitators (SDFs), uncertainty around the transition to occupational qualifications has created concern regarding planning, learner enrolment and future workplace skills […]
WSP and ATR submitted. What happens next?
For many organisations, submitting their Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report feels like the final milestone in the compliance process. Once the documents are approved, there is often a sense that the requirement has been fulfilled and the value secured. But is the work really done? The reality is that submission is only the […]
Funding Update: Services SETA Skills Funding
The Services SETA has formally withdrawn the current Discretionary Grant (DG2026/27-01) and Special Projects (SP2026/27-01) funding windows. This decision was taken after applications had already been submitted. At this stage, there is no confirmed timeline or further details regarding the revised funding window or whether current applications will be reconsidered. What this means Programmes linked […]
Skills College approved as a DHET Examination Centre, now supporting exams throughout the year
Skills College has been officially approved as an examination centre, marking a significant milestone in its ability to deliver fully integrated, end-to-end training solutions. The College has been formally approved as a DHET examination centre, with our first national examinations scheduled for May 2026, followed by ongoing sittings aligned to national examination cycles throughout the […]
Skills Development is the missing Link in South Africa’s B-BBEE Debate
We’re still missing the real issue A recent Moneyweb article, “Mohai defends B-BBEE against the ‘false narrative’” has once again brought the B-BBEE debate back into focus. In it, Deputy Minister Seiso Mohai pushes back against the idea that B-BBEE has only benefited a select few, arguing that much of the criticism is ideological or […]
The governance wake up call for skills development
Recent media coverage has placed South Africa’s skills development system under necessary scrutiny. Reports by City Press, SABC News, The Citizen and IOL all point to the same finding: approximately R638 million in discretionary grant funding within the ETDP SETA cannot be supported by adequate audit evidence. This is more than a headline. It is […]
Human Rights Are About Access: Turning Opportunity into Reality
Human rights are often understood as protection, the right to safety, equality, and freedom. But in today’s socio-economic landscape, human rights must go further. They must translate into access. Access to education. Access to opportunity. Access to meaningful participation in the economy. Without access, rights remain theoretical. With access, they become real. Why Access Matters […]
Making your procurement spend count: EME, SME and Generic suppliers
Many organisations already spend significant amounts with EME, SME and Generic suppliers as part of their normal procurement processes. However, procurement spend alone does not automatically translate into meaningful B-BBEE scorecard impact. The key question is not only how much is spent, but whether that spend is structured in a way that supports measurable compliance […]
All employers are required to submit their Workplace Skills Plans
All employers are required to submit their Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR) for the 2026 to 2027 reporting period by 30 April 2026. These submissions form part of South Africa’s national skills development framework and are a key requirement for accessing mandatory grant funding through the relevant SETA. They also ensure that […]
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 […]