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The Services SETA has formally withdrawn the current Discretionary Grant (DG2026/27-01) and Special Projects (SP2026/27-01) funding windows.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 […]
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 – effective from 1 March 2026. While annual increases are expected, their impact on Skills Development programmes is often overlooked. The national minimum wage has been set at R30.23 per ordinary […]
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 […]