Skills Development
Our qualified and experienced consultants make SDE Consulting is the ideal partner when developing and implementing a Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report. Claiming of both Mandatory and Discretionary funding whilst facilitating the entire process from start to finish.
Skills Development Overview:
Definition - Skills Development is the process whereby an organisation equips their employees with skills through training, in order to ensure that all employees function to the best of their abilities, and thus contribute to the organisation goals and objectives.
Registering for SDL - If your total employment payroll calculates to MORE THAN R500 000 per year, then you have to register for SDL and pay 1% skills levy.
SDL Distribution - 1% of payroll collected by SARS of which 20% gets transferred to the NSF (National Skills Fund) and 80% gets transferred to the registered SETA.
The Mandatory Grant is a reimbursement of up to 20% of the organisations Skills Development Levy contribution for training expenses incurred (both internal and external) by a compliant employer, subject to:
- The employer being registered with the commissioner in terms of the Skills Development Levies Act;
- All Skills Development Levies due are paid and up to date
- The employer submitting an approved Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) to the relevant SETA before 30 April annually.
- Employers with more than 50 employees are required to create a representative skills development committee to assist with identifying skills requirements within the organisation and evidenced through the provision of meeting minutes.
- An employer who has a recognition agreement with a trade union will have to provide proof of the WSP and ATR being subject to the consultation with the union. These documents need to be signed off by the Labour Representative appointed by the recognised trade union.
- Proof of training will be required along with other SETA criteria for approval of the WSP and ATR.
Discretionary Fund:
This funding is made available to participating SETA stakeholders in excess of what is available in terms of their Mandatory fund. This funding is provided to stakeholders implementing training and assisting the achievement of the SETA’s commitment to the DHET.
The same criteria will apply as with the Mandatory Fund (20% of the annual SDL contribution) but will be submitted separately in order for organisations to claim the Discretionary Fund (49,5% of the annual SDL contribution). The funding applied for will be allocated at the sole discretion of the relevant SETA with grant allocations being linked to the Skills Development Levies Act, the Department of Higher Education and Training, and the overall objectives of the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS).
Employment Equity
Our team of professionals will ensure your organisation meets the requirements as stipulated in the Employment Equity Act, achieving a 100% compliancy status. We will provide you with the necessary documents, tools and guidelines to successfully implement these processes and guide you through every step of the way.
A designated employer is any organisation:
- Employing more than 50 staff, OR
- Employs less than 50 staff, but has an annual turnover equal or more than the industry set threshold in terms of schedule 4 of the Equity Act (below):
| Industrial Sector | Total Annual Turnover [OLD] |
Total Annual Turnover [NEW AMENDED ACT] |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | R2,00 M | R6,00 M |
| Mining and Quarrying | R7,5 M | R22,5 M |
| Manufacturing | R10,00 M | R30,00 M |
| Electricity, Gas and Water | R10,00 M | R30,00 M |
| Construction | R5,00 M | R15,00 M |
| Retail, Motor Trade, Repair Services | R15,00 M | R45,00 M |
| Wholesale Trade, Commercial Agents, Allied Services | R25,00 M | R75,00 M |
| Catering Accommodation and other trade | R5,00 M | R15,00 M |
| Transport, Storage, Communications | R10,00 M | R30,00 M |
| Finance and Business Services | R10,00 M | R30,00 M |
| Community, Social and Personal Services | R5,00 M | R15,00 M |
Areas SDE Consulting assists organisations with (as per rules and regulations provided by the Department of Labour)
- EEA1 Forms
- Appointment of EE manager
- Conducting a workplace analysis (EEA12)
- Establishing an Employment Equity forum
- Providing guidelines and tools for committee meetings
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Development of the Chapter 2 Policies
- Equal pay for work of equal value
- Medical testing
- Prohibition of unfair discrimination
- Psychometric testing
- Development of the equity plan (EEA13)
- Setting of organisational goals and targets
- Development of the EE staff report (EEA2)
- Development of the Income differential report (EEA4)
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Leadership and management
Leadership and management development in organisations is a vital strategic process which will enhance decision-making and implementation of strategy to all levels. We have a customised approach to the development of managers, team leaders, supervisors, junior managers or employees earmarked for management positions.
Flagship Training Programme:Further Education and Training Certificate : Generic Management: General Management (Learning Programme ID 74630) NQF Level 4, Credits 158
The qualification can also be split into the following Skills programmes:
| Skills Programmes | NQF | Credits | Seta | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Leadership & Management | 04 | 40 | Services | 5-6 Days |
| Business Strategy & Design | 04 | 20 | Services | 3 Days |
| HR Management for Non-HR Managers | 04 | 22 | Services | 3 Days |
| Business Writing Skills | 04 | 25 | Services | 3 Days |
| Quality, Risk & Stock Management | 04 | 10 | Services | 3 Days |
| Customer Service | 04 | 5 | Services | 3 Days |
| HIV Aids in the Workplace | 04 | 4 | Services | 3 Days |
| Meeting Management | 04 | 5 | Services | 3 Days |
| Negotiation & Presentation Skills | 04 | 15 | Services | 3 Days |
| Introduction to Business Finance | 04 | 12 | Services | 3 Days |
Trainer development
Persons or organisations operating within the Training and Education industry who work with accredited programmes are required to have or be registered assessors and moderators. We have a variety of developmental programmes to equip staff to successfully role out projects.
| Programme | NQF | Credits | Seta | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facilitate Learning | 05 | 10 | ETDP | 5 days |
| Assessor | 05 | 15 | ETDP | 5 days |
| Moderator | 06 | 10 | ETDP | 4 Days |
| On-the-job Coaching | 03 | 4 | ETDP | 2 Days |
| Mentorship | 04 | 3 | ETDP | 3 days |
| Combined Mentorship and Coaching | 04 | 7 | ETDP | 4-5 Days |
Safety compliance development
The OHS Acts states that employers are required to provide information, instructions, training and supervision as may be necessary to ensure, as far as it is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of their employees. We provide a variety of programmes to ensure that our clients comply to the Act.
We offer the following programmes:
| Programme | NQF | Credits | SETA | Duration (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply Health and Safety Awareness | 2 | 3 | CETA | 1 |
| Render Basic First Aid (Level 1) | 2 | 3 | CETA | 1 |
| Apply Basic Fire Fighting (Level 1) | 1 | 3 | CETA | 1 |
| Supervise Health and Safety | 4 | 4 | CETA | 2 |
| HIV-Aids Awareness | 1 | 5 | CETA | 1 |
| Health and Safety Representative | 2 | 3 | CETA | 2 |
| Incident Investigation | 2 | 3 | CETA | 2 |
| Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment | 2 | 2 | CETA | 2 |
| Working at Heights | 3 | 4 | CETA | 2 |
| Working in Confined Spaces | 2 | 2 | CETA | 1 |
| Scaffold Erector | 3 | 6 | CETA | 3 |
| Scaffold Inspector (Incl. Site Certification) | 3 | 6 | CETA | 2 |
| Protective Clothing and Equipment | 1 | 4 | CETA | 1 |
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BEE Consulting
Our service provider provides a BEE consulting service based on the B-BBEE Amended Codes of Good Practice and various sector codes in order to ensure that the companies’ strategy is in line with the appropriate legislation and that the objective is clear and achievable. This is an interactive process in order to deliver the most accurate results based on the information provided by the client.
BEE Verification
Our service provider offers an independent BEE verification service based on the B-BBEE Amended Codes of Good Practice in order to verify and validate the BEE status of a company. At the end of the process clients will be issued with an accredited certificate which will be valid for one year from date of issue.
Occupational Health and Safety
The OHS Acts states that employers are required to provide information, instructions, training and supervision as may be necessary to ensure, as far as it is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of their employees.
We assist our clients to be fully compliant with this act by developing the necessary as follows:
- Conducting site inspections
- Completing a Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
- Providing and implementing the necessary training on-site
- Drafting emergency plans
- Formal legal appointments
- Compiling the safety file
- Onsite OHS plan implementation assistance
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Our legal services are available on both Retainer and Ad-hoc options and include:
- Phone-in legal advice
- HR policies and procedures
- Wage negotiations and all Union activities
- Collective Bargaining
- Disciplinary hearings
- CCMA dismissals
- CCMA unfair labour practices
- Section 144 Application (Review Application)
- Section 145 Application (Rescission Application)
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