The impact GDPR has on businesses in South Africa

Businesses operating in South Africa are currently facing the imminence of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPI). POPI will come into effect in its entirety, by presidential proclamation, on a date which is still to be determined. POPI’s objectives are to regulate the processing of personal information and data protection in [...]

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The debate about GDPR and POPIA

The General Data Protection Regulation (or GDPR) has been adopted by the European Parliament in early 2016. South Africa’s data protection law, the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) was enacted in 2013. What does the GDPR mean for the POPI Act? Is the POPI Act going to be amended? Must you comply with both [...]

By |2019-06-18T06:10:48+02:00May 22nd, 2018|news|0 Comments

Penalties for non compliance with Employment Equity Act

Recently a major airline operating in South Africa was reported to have been fined R900 000 for failing to comply with the Employment Equity Act (EEA).  This penalty highlights the seriousness with which the Department of Labour (DOL) takes non-compliance with the provisions of the act and shows that they will not hesitate to bring [...]

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What to know about Discretionary Grants

In terms of the Skills Development Regulation, a Discretionary Grant is a grant paid to applicants at the discretion of the Safety & Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA), for Skills Development Projects, linked to scarce and critical skills, in the Safety and Security Sector. Availability of projects and grants is subject to board [...]

By |2019-06-18T06:10:49+02:00May 17th, 2018|news|0 Comments

Success tips for small business owners

Running a small business may seem like a daunting task and one which you think you may not succeed in but here are seven tips to help you on your way to small business success. Have a success mindset It is important to think positively about your small business. You need to consistently remember why [...]

By |2019-06-18T06:10:49+02:00May 16th, 2018|news|0 Comments

Eskilz College is International!

Eskilz College has recently signed an agreement which allows us to train in Windhoek Namibia and Gaborone Botswana. Eskilz College in partnership with Regus is now able to offer you training at any of its 3000 locations Globally. " Eskilz College - turning Learners into Leaders." marketing@eskilz.co.za or 010 0300080

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ECD Higher Certificate NQF Level 5

COURSE OVERVIEW Provide access to a recognised educator qualification at Level 6 for ECD educators who have a Level 4 or Level 5 certificate in ECD, providing a bridge between non-formal and formal learning programmes. To enable educators/ learners to plan and implement a learning programme which is based on their knowledge of child development [...]

By |2019-06-18T06:10:49+02:00May 15th, 2018|news|0 Comments

Early childhood Development FET Cert NQF Level 4

COURSE OVERVIEW This is an entry-level Qualification for those who want to enter the field of Education, Training and Development, specifically within the sub-field of Early Childhood Development (ECD). Many of those who will seek this Qualification are already practising within the field, but without formal recognition. This Qualification will enable recipients of this Qualification [...]

By |2019-06-18T06:10:49+02:00May 15th, 2018|news|0 Comments

Time for businesses to lead in Africa

It is no longer enough for businesses to take a profit-first business approach: not only is it not sustainable for the long term, but consumers at all levels are now demanding that the business world develop a conscience. The shared value model can take African businesses to the next level. Government regulations are slowly following [...]

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