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Effective Report Writing
Johannesburg: 20 – 21 April 2026Pretoria: 23 – 24 April 2026 Price: R5 999 ONLY Report writing is a common workplace assignment. This 2-day intensive and practical training session can improve your ability to create effective reports for your entire professional life. Reports are usually tailored to a specific purpose and audience. They can provide…
Read MoreB-BBEE Absorption Points
Absorption, in the Context of B-BBEE B-BBEE Absorption Points are hidden jewels on the B-BBEE Scorecard. These points are awarded to employers who invest in previously unemployed black learners by hiring them when they complete a learnership programme. A learner becomes eligible for absorption after successfully completing their vocational training. Once absorbed, the measured entity…
Read MoreSection 12H Learnership Tax Incentive
About Section 12H The Section 12H Learnership Tax Incentive Act has been extended to March 31, 2027. The Income Tax Act offers a significant tax benefit for corporations that invest in learnership programmes. The Act was first implemented in October 2001 to encourage businesses to invest in training and to promote skills development and job creation.…
Read MoreThe Spirit of Christmas in the Workplace
Christmas is more than just a calendar event; it represents a spirit of generosity, appreciation, and camaraderie. Celebrating Christmas in the office has significant benefits for employee well-being and corporate success. Here are some of the primary advantages of adopting the holiday spirit in the workplace: 🎅Celebrate milestones: Reflect on the year’s accomplishments and acknowledge…
Read MoreLearnership ROI
Investing in Learnerships Learnerships are more than just a training tool; they’re a strategic investment in your company’s future. The investment creates the framework for a more scalable, structured, and competitive personnel. Learnerships boost productivity, reduce turnover, and foster innovation within your organisation. The ROI is clear: a stronger team, enhanced company culture, and a…
Read MoreLearnerships: ‘The only show in town’
Current show until June 2026 For many employers and businesses, learnerships are currently ‘the only show in town’. Aside from costs and time spent, learnerships are a good thing, and when done correctly, registered learnerships offer benefits beyond increased productivity – there is ample evidence of a return on investment (ROI) from work-based training. The…
Read MoreUpdate: Enrolment Extension in SETA Learnerships
Learner Enrolment Extension We are delighted with the recent development in the skills development space! Skills Junction‘s accredited legacy qualifications have been extended, allowing us to enroll learners on learnership programmes over the next one or two years as a SETA accredited skills development training provider. What does this mean? This means that businesses and…
Read MoreQCTO Ready
Moving forward with the QCTO framework As QCTO assumes responsibility from the SETAs, the transition promises to bring about a more standard and uniform approach to occupational qualifications and skills programmes. Skills Junction has been steadily preparing for the shift by upholding its commitment to provide industry-leading qualifications and has proudly achieved ”twenty-one” OCTO-accredited qualifications…
Read MoreESD – Promoting Skills for Sustainable Development
Driving South Africa’s economy through skills, enterprise and supplier development Without education, there can be no sustainable development, Education is the deliberate, and continuous effort to acquire knowledge, skills, values, attitudes, or sensibilities. Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) is one of the B-BBEE sustainability pillars that aims to drive economic growth while also developing a…
Read MoreRecognition of Prior Learning
RPL Learning occurs everywhere, not only in formal educational environments, but also in the workplace, through volunteering in community development projects, animal rescue and care, youth mentoring programmes, soup kitchens and so forth. Skills Junction supports and promotes the principles of lifelong learning and the role that Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) plays in the…
Read MoreThe Value of Employee Training
The Importance of Training Training is an indispensable function, and the cost of implementing effective employee training is a small price to pay compared to the overall cost of lost skills, wasted talent, and missed opportunities. Employees can up-skill, re-skill, cross-skill, and also develop high-performing teams through training. In a constantly evolving and growing market,…
Read More50% Off Onsite Training
10th Anniversary Discount It is a gift to be able to look back over the last 10 years and appreciate how far we have come and in the spirit of celebration and camaraderie, we are delighted to offer a tremendous 50% discount on all onsite training interventions to corporate South Africa nationwide for a limited…
Read MoreQCTO Occupational Qualifications
A Game Changer The Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) officially report to the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), The SETA license, however, has been extended, thus annual WSP/ATR reports, grant funding, and learnerships are set to conclude by March 31, 2030. The QCTO is designed to replace the Sector Education and Training…
Read MoreA 10-Year Milestone: Our Story
Celebrating 10 Years 2023 marks “10 Years in Business” for Skills Junction, We are ecstatic and very proud to be celebrating this momentous milestone in our company’s short history. Skills Junction has grown from strength-to- strength, delivering “best in class” performance, taking on an increasing number of clients nationwide while constantly innovating to stay ahead…
Read MoreWSP & ATR Season
The Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) Submission It is that time of year when businesses with an annual payroll of R500 000 or more are required to submit Workplace Skills Plans and Annual Training Reports to their respective SETA. The process begins with the appointment of a Skills Development Facilitator (SDF),…
Read MoreB-BBEE and Skills Development in the Agri Sector
The Role of the Agricultural Sector in the South African Economy The agricultural sector is widely expected to be a key driver of both local and global economic growth; however, agricultural performance has been hampered, with a mere 2.47 percent contribution to GDP in 2021 according to stats sa. The agricultural sector’s economic goals are…
Read MoreCareer Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Connecting People with Disabilities and Employers Finding the right talent can be difficult, but there are, thankfully, ways to create a pipeline of fantastic candidates who want to work for your company and will stay for the long haul. Learnerships, for example, make it easier to find and hire qualified people, especially those living with…
Read MoreVirtual Training
Enhancing Our Remote Learning Experience Skills Junction‘s stakeholders now have access to our virtual learning platform, which will help support and improve our remote learning experience. The implementation of the application expands on our already well-established remote delivery capabilities, enhancing our ability to provide a tailored and engaging learning experience. The technology at Skills Junction…
Read MoreEmployment Equity
Important Update The 2025 Employment Equity reporting cycle is now officially underway, and the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has issued key information on activation links, the definition of designated employers, applicable form submissions, and the conditions for getting an EE Compliance Certificate. Mandatory: Legally Enforceable Targets Purpose The aim of the Employment Equity…
Read MoreReasons to Invest in Employee Development
Why invest in employee training during economically challenging times? The short answer is that training and development are critical to your company’s success. In the past, employees were rated on the 3 R’s – Reading, writing, and arithmetic. These abilities are no longer sufficient for success in today’s business environment that is constantly responding to…
Read MoreLearnership Tax Incentives
Skills Development Levy All businesses with a payroll of more than R500 000 per year are required to pay SARS 1% of their annual salaries to the Skills Development Levy (SDL). SARS will automatically assign your company’s SDL to the SETA they believe you should be registered with. The funds are to be used to…
Read MoreSkills Development and B-BBEE
B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice – Skills Development Element Skills Development is one of the compulsory priority elements under the Codes of Good Practice on the B-BBEE scorecard. Skills development is also one of the easiest priority elements to comply with and measures the extent to which companies carry out initiatives designed to develop the…
Read MoreDigitally-Enriched Learnerships
Online Education Skills Junction is an accredited online training provider that offers virtual learning programmes to working professionals in the twenty-first century. Today, digital learning has emerged as an essential resource for learners and educational institutions worldwide. The demand for online learning has increased significantly since covid-19 and will continue to do so in the…
Read MoreClosing the Skills Gap
With university graduates failing to secure the jobs they studied for, the skills gap is becoming a serious concern. With this in mind, there appears to be only one other option: “Learnerships.” Learnerships allow individuals of all ages to work full-time while obtaining a qualification in their field of expertise. This approach directly addresses the…
Read MoreThe Skills Junction Experience
Why Customer Experience is an integral part at Skills Junction Skills Junction is a learnership training provider with a stellar reputation for training delivery and customer service excellence. Whether you are a business or learner, we care about your experience and offer a tailored service to meet your needs. Our team of professionals consistently deliver high-quality…
Read MoreLearnerships for People with Disabilities
B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice – Disability Inclusion Skills Junction specializes in the 360° management and implementation of high-quality inclusive learnership programmes that go above and beyond to ensure that learners with disabilities obtain the qualifications and skills required to succeed in their desired careers and employment fields. People living with disabilities have low rates…
Read MoreQualities to Look for in a Training Provider
At Skills Junction we tick all the right boxes… Choosing the best training provider can be difficult, because there are so many across the country, It can be challenging to find one that is right for your business. We wanted to highlight the five factors we believe are most important to take into account when…
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