
B-BBEE & Local Business Support
Transforming local supply chains
Thandeka embraces the R-CTFL Master Plan 2030, working to enhance South Africa’s local clothing and textile manufacturing supply chain. We support government and industry efforts towards localisation by partnering with retailers and manufacturers to transform local supply chains through dedicated skills development interventions. Together, we can nurture a brighter future for our communities.
Value-added Services
Thandeka is a Level 2 B-BBEE Procurement Partner and an accredited skills development provider with extensive experience in the clothing and textile sector. We take a dynamic approach to meet the unique training needs of the R-CTFL supply chain.
To support localisation efforts, Thandeka offers a Total Project Solution to help your organisation and supply chain:
- Compile annual skills development plans aligned to the R-CTFL Master Plan 2030 and B-BBEE Scorecard requirements
- Apply for, activate, and implement SETA mandatory and discretionary skills development grants
- Assist with development of project applications to public and private funding agencies.
- Apply for and implement TERS (Temporary Employer / Employee Relief Scheme) skills development interventions to prevent employee layoffs caused by unstable economic conditions.
- Assist with maximising B-BBEE skills development points through the implementation of accredited learning interventions.
- Assit with accessing learnership tax allowances by enrolling employed and unemployed learners on learnerships (see Section 12H of the Income Tax Act.)
Our skills development practitioners bring years of industry experience and insights, enabling us to prepare new entrants with employable skills and equip current employees with critical skills to enhance your company’s competitive edge.
Key initiatives focused on achieving the R-CTFL Master Plan 2030 Goals
Enhancing Value Chain Competitiveness
Providing customised world-class manufacturing skills development solutions geared towards increasing quality, optimising workflows and boosting production output. Enhancing supplier’s B-BBEE rating through securing supplier development points and/or skills development points. Enhancing retailer’s B-BBEE rating through Increasing Worker Ownership in the Manufacturing Sector
Bolstering Local Supply Chain Skills and Technology Levels
Staying current in the supply of technical machine operator training on new machines, using current technology. Maintaining up-to-date machinery and equipment in our industry-aligned practical training room. Provide TERS skills development solutions to companies facing distress
Driving Industry Transformation
Assisting suppliers in the manufacturing sector to apply for grants for the development of unemployed black youth, thus increasing their employability in the formal and informal sectors. Driving work placement for unemployed black youth leading to job creation. Implementing total skills development solutions for cooperatives and local entrepreneurs in townships and rural areas to expand the local B-BBEE supply chain.
Gain Maximum B-BBEE Skills Development Points while contributing to job creation
Our B-BBEE expert is here to guide your company through the skills development scorecard requirements. With over 20 years of experience collaborating with industry and community partners in the manufacturing sector, Thandeka has built a strong network of organisations willing to sponsor unemployed youth and provide valuable work experience placements during their learnerships.
These sponsorships often lead to successful employment for youth and individuals with disabilities upon completion of their programmes. B-BBEE-aligned learnerships offer an effective workplace training solution to enhance your workforce while maximising B-BBEE skills development points.
Our Total B-BBEE Skills Development Project Solution includes:
- Workplace skills planning and identification of scarce skills needs
- Calculation of EAP targets specific to your business
- Development of solutions to meet B-BBEE skills development targets
- Compilation and submission of SETA grant applications
- Sourcing and recruitment of unemployed youth and disabled learners
- Comprehensive learner management and administration
Implementing these learnerships not only improves your B-BBEE and employment equity status but also brings numerous benefits to your organisation:
- Strengthening your organisation’s internal capacity for local and global competitiveness
- Addressing technical and critical skills gaps to boost efficiency
- Expanding your business by creating jobs for unemployed youth
- Enhancing your Corporate Social Responsibility performance by sponsoring unemployed youth or disabled individuals in the R-CTFL sector
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Ready to enhance your B-BBEE status?
Through focused skills development aligned with the R-CTFL Master Plan 2030. Request an appointment with our B-BBEE expert by completing the Skills Development Enquiry for Businesses.