Heading for the B-BBEE Year-end!!
Another two months to the end of the financial and B-BBEE year-end for many companies – and one can hear the rising energy ad frantic effort in the air! Skills Development Expenditure (SDE) is measured based on the company figures in a specific period. This element measures the training spend on Black employed and unemployed […]
Connecting with Our Community
The Jacaranda and Louis Botha Children’s Homes aspire to create empowered enablers by protecting the vulnerable, developing people, doing brand development and embracing sustainability. Between the two Children’s Homes, they care for 300 children, however they only receive 45% from the government and the rest of the funding they are fully dependent on private sector […]
Happy CX Day!
CX Day, or Client Experience Day, is a global celebration of companies and professionals creating great experiences for their clients. It’s an opportunity for businesses to highlight the importance of client experience and to recognise the efforts of those who work tirelessly to enhance interactions and optimise touchpoints every day. It underscores the importance of placing the client at […]
The Five Secrets to beat the B-BBBEE Challenge
What’s in it for you to work with us? Collaborate to demystify – Collaborate with a provider that has a proven track record in the field to unpack it for you. Simplicity – The world of work is complicated so you need a partner that can simplify the way to implement and maximise your […]
WIFM – Why should I get a Post-Matric Qualification?
What’s in it for me (WIFM) to get a qualification after I’ve finished my Matric? In South Africa, unemployment remains a pressing issue, especially among the youth, with Black Youth being disproportionately affected. Amid this challenging backdrop, post-matric education emerges as a beacon of hope, offering a path towards a brighter future for these young […]
Relationship between a Qualification and a Learnership
During a number of meetings that we attended recently, it has become clear that there is not a generally held clear understanding amongst role-players in our industry of the difference between a learnership and a qualification. Yes, it IS scary! The following visual depicts the process through which learning material goes through from creation until […]
The People Living with Disabilities Dimension of the B-BBEE Scorecard
Participating in a learnership can offer several benefits to individuals living with disabilities in South Africa, as well as to the companies sponsoring those learnerships. Benefits for Individuals with Disabilities: Skills Development: Learnerships provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to acquire new skills and knowledge that can enhance their employability and career prospects. Work Experience: […]
Turning the Youth Unemployment Catastrophe around through Training
The Catastrophe The high levels of unemployment among black youths in South Africa pose multifaceted risks to both individuals, companies and the nation. Unemployment Rate: The youth unemployment rate in South Africa was particularly high, with around 46.5%, and the rate for black youth tended to be higher than the national average. (STATS SA). Poverty […]
Skills Development Expenditure as Priority Element on the B-BBEE Scorecard
Skills Development as B-BBEE Element 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 others) through training and development initiatives The Skills Development Expenditure element typically involves the following components: Companies that invest […]
Peace of Mind Client Experience – Our Magic Sauce!
The Pervasiveness of Shocking Quality We have been desensitised as South Africans to accept mediocrity of products and service delivery. The pervasiveness of this mediocrity stretches from the highest levels of government to having a clean wineglass in a restaurant! The common denominator underlying this reality is that we as clients and customers […]