FAQ

SDL is a levy imposed to encourage learning and development in South Africa and determined by an employer’s annual salary bill.

Only organisations with a total annual payroll equal to or higher than R500 000 need to register.

1% of the total amount paid in salaries to employees (including overtime payments, leave pay, bonuses, commissions and lump sum payments)

Both Mandatory and Discretionary funding can be claimed from your relevant SETA to implement training and upskilling staff.

We manage the entire process from development to implementation ensuring your Mandatory funds are claimed along with the applications for Discretionary funding. We communicate with the SETA on your behalf, cater for your training needs with our vast range of accredited training programmes and minimise administration for your organisation, leaving you to focus on your business.

Employment Equity applies to all designated employers to protect workers and job seekers from unfair discrimination.

A designated employer is any organisation with more than 50 staff and/or with a turnover higher than the industry set threshold.

Any designated employer not complying with the equity act will be fined the greater of R1,5m or 2% of the annual turnover up to R2,7m or 10% of the annual turnover.

We provide employers with the necessary guidelines and tools to develop and implement the necessary documentation and structures within the organisation. We provide guidance by means of on-site consultations from start to finish ensuring each of our clients are 100% compliant.