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The Future of Artisan Training in South Africa
Skills DevelopmentMay 2026

The Future of Artisan Training in South Africa

How occupational qualifications under QCTO are reshaping the pipeline of skilled artisans across construction, manufacturing and engineering.

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Section 18.2 Learnerships: What Employers Need to Know
LearnershipsApril 2026

Section 18.2 Learnerships: What Employers Need to Know

A practical guide to hosting unemployed learners — funding, compliance, BBBEE points and the real impact on your workforce pipeline.

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Developing Leaders for a Changing Economy
LeadershipMarch 2026

Developing Leaders for a Changing Economy

Why organisational capacity-building and executive coaching are the highest-leverage investments employers can make this decade.

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QCTO Updates: New Occupational Qualifications Released
Industry NewsFebruary 2026

QCTO Updates: New Occupational Qualifications Released

A summary of the latest qualifications gazetted under the QCTO framework and what they mean for training providers and learners.

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Bridging the TVET Graduate Placement Gap
EmployabilityJanuary 2026

Bridging the TVET Graduate Placement Gap

How partnerships between training institutes, employers and SETAs are turning qualifications into real-world employment.

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Rural Skills Development: Lessons from Limpopo
CommunityDecember 2025

Rural Skills Development: Lessons from Limpopo

Insights from delivering accredited skills programmes in underdeveloped communities — what works, what doesn't, and why it matters.

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