When it comes to upskilling your workforce, South African employers and training professionals are spoilt for choice—but choice can also be confusing. Should you invest in a lea…
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Many working people in South Africa find themselves in a common situation: they have years of solid work experience, proven skills, and a track record of success, yet they lack…
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The landscape of skills development in South Africa is evolving. As the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) continues to establish itself as a key quality assurer…
Read articleThe QCTO (Quality Council for Trades and Occupations) regularly updates its directives to ensure that qualifications remain relevant, fit for purpose, and aligned with South Afr…
Read articleRecognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is one of the most underutilised opportunities in South Africa's skills development landscape. Whether you are an employer seeking to upskill…
Read articleLearnerships remain one of the most effective ways to develop skilled workers in South Africa while building a capable, diverse workforce. However, training providers delivering…
Read articleThe shift from legacy SAQA qualifications to QCTO Occupational Certificates is well underway. We break down what the change means for learners, employers, and training providers.
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Employers often leave B-BBEE points on the table by not linking SDL spend to accredited QCTO programmes. Here's how to claim every point available to your organisation.
Read articleNolwazi enrolled in the OC: Retail Supervisor programme while working full-time. Eighteen months later, she's managing a team of twelve. This is her story.
Read articleOffice and administrative roles remain among the most in-demand positions across all sectors. Here are five QCTO qualifications that can help you get started or move up.
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The EISA is the final hurdle for all QCTO Occupational Certificates. We explain what it involves, how learners are prepared, and what assessors look for.
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Many employers pay their SDL each month but never claim their discretionary grant allocation. We walk you through exactly how to claim via your relevant SETA.
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We spoke to HR managers and recruitment specialists across five sectors to find out what weight an NQF 5 QCTO certificate carries in today's job market.
Read articleCompleting a qualification while working full-time and raising a family is no small feat. Three FPT Academy graduates share how they made it work.
Read articleDiscretionary grant windows, new AQP registrations, and shifts in SETA priorities — we round up everything skills development professionals need to know this year.
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