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BEE Skills Development Services

Our extensive list of skills development programmes provides many different organizations with a choice of leveraged skills programmes. We are committed to partnering with competent, registered, and accredited service providers across multiple industries to deliver comprehensive skills development services.

ProudAfrique, co-owned by Gestalt, leverages the extensive expertise of the Gestalt Group in the B-BBEE Legislation and Codes. With our deep understanding of these regulations, we can guide our clients to maximize the benefits they obtain from their investment in skills development services.

Our Services

In addition to our skills development offerings, we strive to make our clients’ B-BBEE journey easier. Our planning sessions simplify the B-BBEE educational process and link companies with the programmes which are best suited to their specific business’ and employees’ needs. We also offer the services relating to the development and implementation of employment equity plans, processes, policies and reports.

Our clients have successfully benefited from the financial and reputational aspects of each service, reaching their B-BBEE goals while creating a skilled and motivated workforce.

Employees are among the most important assets in any organisation and therefore skills planning plays an important role in companies. We firmly believe that a well-structured Skills Planning Strategy will support the overall strategy of the company. It is important to determine that the right people are employed and how an investment in their development will support the strategic objectives of the business.

Our Approach to Skills Development is unapologetically scorecard-driven and seeks to incorporate as many gain factors as possible. This allows you to obtain the highest possible score with the smallest net investment.

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Skills programmes make up our core offering and are essential for every company. Though the client’s business may require skills in the short-term, business owners need to plan ahead for medium- and long-term skills development in order to benefit the company and its customers. This long-term development allows for the creation of a sustainable company through skilled employees.

The ProudAfrique skills programmes are offered in a range of subjects and competencies. These courses need to fit the client company’s culture in order to ensure they are correctly beneficial and necessary. Though skills programmes may add to a client’s B-BBEE scorecard, training for the sake of training and receiving training from sub-par companies can be detrimental to the client.

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ProudAfrique has developed a uniquely structured career program for black people with disabilities that can guide them to meaningful employment opportunities at supervisory level in companies while earning a basic income or stipend as learners. We currently have more than 200 people on this journey.

Companies that participate in these programs can earn disproportionate benefits in terms of their BEE compliance while maximizing the favourable tax rebates and incentives.

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The Employment Equity Act requires Designated Employers to submit Employment Equity Reports AND a one/three/five-year plan to the Department of Labour when the window opens in September of each year. In a case where employers choose to do the submissions manually, they need to submit these to the Department of Labour by 1 October and for those who choose to submit electronically, it needs to be done by or on 15 January.

SETA AND WSP COMPLIANCE

There are many benefits applicable if registered and compliant with the SETA. This may include Discretionary Grants, Pivotal Grants and Mandatory Grants. Some of these Grants could be allocated to companies based on SAQA accredited Learnerships or Shorter Skills Programmes.

Furthermore, the BEE Codes require confirmation of SETA registration and the submission of certain plans and reports to the relevant SETAs. This depends on the size of the business.

The Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) is one of the most powerful tools delivered to employers through skills development legislation. It is aimed at business expansion and sustainability. It is completed by companies with information specific to their business and the sector in which they operate.

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CRITICAL DESIGN FACTORS

Our Approach to Skills Development is unapologetically B-BBEE scorecard driven and seeks to incorporate as many gain factors as possible. By focusing on these critical design factors, we enable you to obtain the highest possible score on the B-BBEE scorecard with the smallest net investment.

The key strategy drivers are:

SUCCESS

Just like in sports, the effort alone is not enough; the scoreboard, or in this instance, the B-BBEE scorecard, determines success. Our Skills Development plan ensures that you maximize your B-BBEE scorecard and secure all the required points, contributing to your overall success.

COST

We believe that a well-structured skills programme does not have to be an unaffordable expense. Our plan is designed to ensure that the costs of the programmes are optimized, making skills development services more accessible and cost-effective for your organization.

BOTTOM LINE BENEFIT

A skills programme is only sustainable if it provides a clear and concise business benefit. It is crucial to select programmes and learners in the best interest of the company, ensuring that the investment in skills development services directly impacts your bottom line.

CULTURE FIT

We recognize the importance of aligning programmes with your business culture. If your company expects high-quality output from its staff, it is essential to implement high-quality training programmes. These programs not only ensure business benefit but also foster employee enthusiasm and retention. While the B-BBEE Codes recognize the development of black people, we believe in providing development and growth opportunities for all employees.

PERSONAL CAREER ADVANCEMENT

Matching skills programmes with the individual learner’s career planning is paramount for effectiveness and sustainability. We understand the importance of factoring in the respective career plans and current skill levels of employees to ensure their personal career advancement aligns with the organization’s goals.

NO FRONTING

Integrity is crucial in every aspect of skills development services and BEE claims. We are committed to ensuring that there is no fronting or misrepresentation in any of our programmes or BEE claims. Our strategies are designed to meet the objectives and adhere to the letter of the requirements, maintaining transparency and compliance.

Courses & Programmes

We can provide you with a choice of leveraged skills programmes for any person at any level in any department of any company in any industry
To find out more visit: https://www.pahc.org.za/training-programmes/

Administration and coordination are essential functions within any organisation that ensure smooth and efficient operations. Administration involves managing daily tasks, maintaining systems, and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures. Coordination focuses on aligning people, resources, and activities to achieve shared goals, promoting collaboration and minimizing duplication or conflict. Together, these functions support productivity, streamline workflows, and contribute to overall organisational effectiveness.

Communication involves the clear and effective exchange of information, ideas, and messages through spoken, written, or non-verbal methods. Strong communication skills enable individuals to express thoughts, listen actively, and engage with others in various contexts, while writing skills focus on organizing and presenting information logically, accurately, and appropriately for the intended audience. Together, these skills are essential for professional interactions, documentation, collaboration, and building understanding in both personal and workplace environments.

Construction is the process of planning, designing, and building physical structures such as houses, buildings, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. It involves various stages, including site preparation, foundation work, structural development, finishing, and inspection, while integrating materials, machinery, technology, and skilled labour. The industry combines engineering, architecture, project management, and safety practices to deliver functional, durable, and safe structures that meet human, environmental, and economic needs.

Customer service refers to the support and assistance provided to customers before, during, and after a purchase or interaction with a business. It involves responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication, professionalism, and a helpful attitude. Good customer service builds trust, enhances the customer experience, and contributes to customer loyalty and the overall success of the organisation.

Entrepreneurship and innovation involve identifying opportunities, creating new ideas, and turning them into viable products, services, or businesses. Entrepreneurship focuses on the initiative, risk-taking, and strategic planning required to start and grow a business, while innovation emphasizes creative thinking, problem-solving, and the development of new or improved solutions. Together, they drive economic growth, competitiveness, and adaptability in a constantly changing marketplace.

Finance and accounting are essential business functions focused on managing and tracking an organisation’s financial resources. Finance involves planning, raising, and controlling funds to support strategic goals and ensure long-term stability, while accounting focuses on recording, classifying, and reporting financial transactions to provide accurate insights into a company’s performance. Together, they support informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and financial transparency within an organisation.

Health, safety, and hygiene refer to the practices and policies put in place to protect the physical and mental well-being of individuals in the workplace or public environments. Health focuses on preventing illness and promoting wellness, safety involves identifying and managing risks to prevent accidents and injuries, and hygiene ensures cleanliness and sanitation to reduce the spread of diseases. Together, these elements create a safe, healthy, and compliant environment that supports productivity, legal compliance, and the overall well-being of employees and the community.

Human resource (HR) refers to the function within an organisation responsible for managing people and their development throughout the employee lifecycle. This includes recruitment and selection, onboarding, training and development, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and compliance with labour laws. The goal of HR is to support both individual and organisational success by creating a productive, fair, and motivating work environment that aligns people strategies with business objectives.

Information Technology (IT) and digital transformation refer to the use of digital tools, systems, and technologies to improve, automate, and innovate business processes and services. IT provides the infrastructure and software necessary for data management, communication, and operational efficiency, while digital transformation involves a strategic shift in how organisations operate and deliver value through technology. Together, they drive innovation, enhance customer experience, improve decision-making, and enable organisations to remain competitive in an increasingly digital world.

Leadership and management are complementary functions essential to guiding and overseeing individuals and teams within an organisation. Leadership focuses on inspiring, influencing, and motivating people toward a shared vision or goal, often emphasizing innovation, change, and personal development. Management, on the other hand, involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling resources to achieve specific objectives efficiently and effectively. Together, leadership and management ensure both strategic direction and operational success in any organizational setting.

Legal and compliance refer to the processes and frameworks that ensure an organisation operates within the boundaries of laws, regulations, and internal policies. The legal function focuses on interpreting and applying relevant legislation, managing contracts, and addressing legal risks, while compliance ensures that the organisation’s activities adhere to regulatory requirements and ethical standards. Together, they protect the organisation from legal liabilities, promote accountability, and support a culture of integrity and responsible governance.

Operations and project management are critical disciplines that focus on ensuring efficiency, consistency, and successful execution within an organisation. Operations management involves overseeing the day-to-day processes that produce goods or deliver services, aiming to optimize resources, quality, and productivity. Project management, meanwhile, is the structured planning, execution, and monitoring of specific, time-bound initiatives to achieve defined goals within scope, time, and budget constraints. Together, they enable organisations to run smoothly while also driving innovation and change through targeted projects.

Sales and marketing are interconnected business functions focused on promoting and delivering products or services to customers. Marketing involves researching customer needs, developing strategies, and creating campaigns to build brand awareness, generate interest, and attract potential buyers. Sales focuses on direct interactions with customers to convert that interest into purchases, build relationships, and drive revenue. Together, sales and marketing work to understand the market, influence consumer behaviour, and achieve business growth by aligning customer needs with product or service offerings.

Soft skills and personal development refer to the interpersonal, emotional, and cognitive abilities that enable individuals to work effectively with others and grow both personally and professionally. Soft skills include communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and time management—traits that are essential for building relationships and succeeding in diverse work environments. Personal development involves the continuous process of self-improvement through learning, reflection, and goal-setting, empowering individuals to reach their full potential and adapt to changing personal and professional demands.

Training and development refer to the structured processes through which individuals acquire new knowledge, skills, and competencies to enhance their performance and support organisational growth. Training typically focuses on short-term, job-specific skills needed for immediate application, while development is a broader, long-term approach aimed at fostering personal and professional growth, leadership potential, and career advancement. Together, they contribute to a skilled, motivated workforce capable of meeting current and future challenges.

Warehouse and logistics refer to the systems and processes involved in the storage, movement, and distribution of goods within a supply chain. Warehousing focuses on the safe and efficient storage, handling, and inventory management of products, while logistics encompasses the planning, transportation, and coordination required to ensure timely delivery from suppliers to customers. Together, they play a critical role in maintaining supply chain efficiency, reducing operational costs, and meeting customer demand effectively.

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Skills Development and the B-BBEE Codes

ProudAfrique is a Level 2 black-owned and black women-owned company. We do not compete with training providers, nor do we offer training courses. We focus on South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) training provided by competent, registered and accredited service providers. We offer programmes across three NQF courses, namely Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF), General and Further Education and Training Sub-Framework (GFETQSF), and The Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF).

Our programmes achieve full recognition, based on actual qualifications and not from the myriad of attendance-based certificates. Our primary objective is to assist organisations with the benefits that an investment in skills development can offer, while improving their B-BBEE rating.

Whether it’s for short-, medium- or long-term purposes, incorporating skills development into your business model can future-proof your business. It can also enable you to be a part of the skills upliftment process that will impact South Africa’s economy positively now and in the future.

Proud Afrique is a dedicated Skills Development Facilitation business.

We assist companies in B-BEEE accredited training. We offer a range of Learnership and Skills Development courses run through accredited institutions.

Our programmes achieve full recognition, based on actual qualifications and not from the myriad of attendance-based certificates. Our primary objective is to assist organisations with the benefits that an investment in skills development can offer while improving their B-BBEE rating.

Why Proud Afrique?
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ProudAfrique Human Capital, as part of the Gestalt Group, is our dedicated skills facilitation business. We understand the importance of skills development services and have created ProudAfrique to assist companies in developing and implementing optimized Skills Development Strategies and Programmes to meet the challenges of BEE. Our range of programmes in various subjects and competencies are facilitated through trusted and accredited learning institutions, ensuring the highest quality of skills development services.