Occupational Skills Programme: Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner (SDF)
Wednesday - Thursday, 19-20 August 2026 (Block 1) & Tuesday - Thursday, 25-27 August 2026 (Block 2) | Virtual
R9 375.00 (excl. VAT) | Optional PoE R10 750.00 (excl. VAT)
Prepare skilled, confident Skills Development Facilitators with this 5-day Occupational Skills Programme (NQF 5, 40 Credits, QCTO Accredited). Delegates learn to plan, conduct, and administer skills development planning, complete needs analyses, and manage SDF processes required for Mandatory Grant payments. Includes workplace mentorship, PoE requirements, and a compulsory Final Integrated Supervised Assessment (FISA).
Date: 19-20 August 2026 (Block 1) & 25-27 August 2026 (Block 2) | Format: Online | Price: R9 375 + Optional PoE R10 750 excl. VAT
Great news, registrations are OPEN!
Time & Location
17-21 August 2026, Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 16:00
Virtual
About The Event
The Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner Programme is an accredited Occupational Skills Programme (SP-220321, NQF 5, 40 Credits) designed to equip HR, Training, and Skills Development professionals with the competencies required to manage skills development planning in a highly regulated environment. This intensive 5-day programme prepares delegates to conduct learning needs analyses, align organisational training with legislative requirements, and administer SDF processes essential for Mandatory Grant submissions.
The programme develops capabilities needed to support organisational learning within a regulatory framework that is “highly regulated and constantly changing” and is especially relevant for learners in HRM or human development roles responsible for driving effective workplace learning strategies.
Programme Structure
Knowledge Modules:
The statutory learning & development environment
Workplace learning & development planning, evaluation & reporting
Practical Modules:
Plan, conduct, and report on a Learning & Development Needs Analysis
Workplace Module:
Conduct SDF processes required for Mandatory Grant payments
Compulsory FISA (Final Integrated Supervised Assessment):
Conducted by the Skills Development Provider
Integrates the required exit-level outcomes into a final written assessment
Workplace Support Requirements:
The brochure specifies (page 1) that organisations must designate a workplace mentor to guide the learner, verify their logbook, and provide access to experiential learning opportunities. This includes:
Providing exposure to all areas covered in the programme
Support from a Subject Matter Expert in employment relations
Completion of a Workplace MOU by the employer
Minimum Entry Requirements:
NQF Level 4 with Communication
Who Should Attend:
Training Managers
Skills Development Facilitators
Training Coordinators
Event Details
Date: 19-20 August 2026 (Block 1) & 25-27 August 2026 (Block 2)
Duration: 5 Days
Venue: Online
Time: 09:00–16:00
Price: R9 375 excl. VAT | Optional PoE Cost: R10 750 excl. VAT
Contact: info@globalbusiness.co.za for more info.
Presented by Global Business Solutions (GBS)—Your Partner in Strategic HR Compliance
All workshops are offered as customised in-house training that can be presented virtually or on-site.
*All courses and conferences are subject to minimum delegate numbers.
GBS is:
Qualifying Small Enterprise
Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor
53% Black Owned
More than 51% Black Women Owned
More about the presenters:
Lwandile Mkosana
Trainer and Consultant at Global Business Solutions
Lwandile joined Global Business Solution after receiving his Honours degree in Political Science from Rhodes University in 2017. He has since been involved in facilitating Employment Equity, Diversity, and Disability Awareness for various companies such as Liberty, BMW, Tiger Brands, Glencore, Makro, and Airbus Southern Africa. Lwandile has assisted in initiating human resources programs and projects, by conducting research through various methods and identifying problems; creating solutions, and giving advice to resolve day-to-day HR issues. Lwandile brings an enthusiastic and modern approach to his facilitating and is fluent in English, isiXhosa, and isiZulu.
Courtenay Botha
AI and Business Consultant for Global Business Solutions
Courtenay Botha, is a forward-thinking professional, who leverages AI to drive business solutions and transform processes. As a thought leader, she shares insights on AI in human resources and business operations. She has not only completed her own SDF certification but has also trained on this subject and successfully helped other delegates become SDFs under her guidance and training.
Tapiwa Chagonda
Consultant
Tapiwa facilitates and consults within the transformational space, from Employment Equity to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. He plays a crucial role in aiding clients in submitting Mandatory and Discretionary Grants to SETA's and boasts a 100% success rate in successful submissions.
Along with proficient WSP/ATR reporting, he is a competent SDF with the skills and knowledge to successfully assist companies in performing inter-seta transfers, having a 100% inter-seta transfer rate.
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