In a fast-moving economy, innovation often takes centre stage, and people can be overlooked. Yet no business can grow without investing in its workforce. Through UniCollege West Rand and its Accredited Qualifications, South African companies can enhance employee capabilities and drive stronger business performance.
As an accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP), UniCollege stands out as a QCTO-accredited and DHET-recognised training institution. By highlighting QCTO Occupational Qualifications, UniCollege ensures that employees can meaningfully contribute to building a future-ready organisation.
Why QCTO Qualifications Matter for the Modern Workplace
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) has transformed South Africa’s training landscape to offer a cohesive learning experience. Each qualification integrates theory, practical training, and workplace experience to ensure real occupational competence.
Programmes presented by UniCollege include Bookkeeping, Office Administration, Project Management, and Compliance, among others. These qualifications enable employees to apply their learning directly in the workplace, improving professional competence and confidence.
Direct Benefits to Your Business
1. Boost B-BBEE Scorecard Points
Corporate learnerships through UniCollege qualify under Category B (learnerships registered with a SETA), a valuable component of the B-BBEE Skills Development scorecard. Training black employees enhances transformation credentials and strengthens competitiveness in tenders and supplier evaluations.
2. Claim Tax Rebates and Grants
Companies contributing to the Skills Development Levy (SDL) can reclaim up to 70% through mandatory and discretionary SETA grants by submitting a compliant Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR).
Through the Learnership Tax Incentive, companies may deduct up to R80 000 per learner, or R120 000 for learners with disabilities. Partnering with UniCollege ensures your learnership tax rebates are compliant and fully claimable.
3. Drive Productivity and Retention
Staff development enhances performance, motivation, and retention. Trained employees think critically, solve problems faster, and deliver higher-quality work. Upskilling fosters loyalty to organisations that invest in their growth. UniCollege’s practical, project-driven approach ensures learning outcomes translate into workplace results.
No Employees to Train? You Can Still Benefit Through Bursaries and Internships
If your business currently has no training opportunities, you can still earn B-BBEE benefits by sponsoring corporate bursaries or internships for UniCollege students. This approach supports youth employability and contributes to transformation.
How It Works
- Sponsor bursaries for students registered for Accredited Qualifications (NQF Level 5).
- Record the spend under Category B training on your B-BBEE scorecard.
- Claim eligible Skills Development expenditure and tax deductions.
Benefits to Your Business
- Improved B-BBEE Skills Development score
- 100% tax-deductible bursary and training costs
- Enhanced corporate social responsibility (CSR) and brand reputation
- Access to a future talent pipeline through internships
Even Greater Rewards for Hosting or Employing Interns
Companies that host or employ QCTO graduates may qualify for SETA discretionary funding, additional learnership tax allowances, and improved Employment Equity scores through absorptive employment. You also gain motivated, pre-trained employees, reducing recruitment and onboarding costs.
Why Choose UniCollege
- Fully QCTO-accredited and DHET-recognised provider
- Industry-aligned qualifications with real-world relevance
- Flexible study options: full-time, part-time, or group training
- Comprehensive SETA and B-BBEE reporting support
- Proven record of compliance and measurable results
Grow Skills. Grow Business. Grow South Africa.
Partnering with UniCollege is about more than compliance; it’s an investment in people, profitability, and South Africa’s future. Every action, from training employees to sponsoring bursaries, builds skills that create lasting value.
Contact UniCollege today to include Accredited Qualifications in your Workplace Skills Plan or explore bursary and internship partnerships that strengthen your workforce and your bottom line.