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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
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
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
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
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
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 –
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
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
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
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
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
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