Partnerships and Business
Services
Our Skills Development Facilitation (SDF) Services and Partnership provides your organization with a unique opportunity to grow your workforce, access financial benefits, contribute to societal development, and fight unemployment, poverty, and inequality.
Our Key Services and Benefits Includes:
01
TRAINING TAX REBATE
R80,000 tax deduction per individual trained
Investing in employee development not only grows productivity but also offers significant tax savings. For every employee trained, your business can claim a tax deduction of R80,000.00 decreasing your taxable income and lowering overall tax liabilities.
OUR SERVICES
- We assist you in identifying and implementing suitable training programmes
- We deliver world-class, accredited training programmes tailored to your organization’s needs.
- We manage all the paperwork required to claim your tax deductions seamlessly
02
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT TAX INCENTIVE (ETI)
Savings of up to R1,500 per eligible employee
By hiring South African youth aged 18 to 28 years old into learnership or study programmes with a minimum stipend of R1,800/month, your business receives up to R1,500 in monthly tax relief per employee under the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) scheme. Together, let’s create opportunities for unemployed youth while optimising your payroll budget.
OUR SERVICES
- We assist you in identifying and implementing suitable programmes
- We assist you in identifying and onboarding eligible employees.
- We guidance you through the ETI paperwork for maximum benefit claims.
03
SETA WSP/ATR SUBMISSIONS
Reimbursement of 20% on levies paid
Submitting your Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) by the end of April each year ensures compliance with Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) regulations and enables your company to claim a 20% reimbursement on levies contributed to skills development through Mandatory Grants (MG).
OUR SERVICES
- We become your SDF and help in preparation and submission of your WSP and ATR documents.
- We provide expert compliance support to secure SETA reimbursements.
- We apply for Mandantory and Discretionary grants on your behalf.
04
MANDANTORY AND DISCRETIONARY GRANTS
Financial Support for Your Training Initiatives
Companies committed to skills development can apply for mandatory and discretionary grants from SETAs, enabling additional funding for training programmes for both employees and unemployed people. These grants are awarded based on the impact and potential of your initiative to improve workforce efficiency and impact on the communities, poverty, unemployment , inequality, NDP 2030, SETA’s SSP etc.
OUR SERVICES
- We assist you in identifying suitable learning programmes to apply for
- We assist in applying for and managing discretionary grant funding.
- We provide oversight & management of training implementation (End-to-end)
05
HOST EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT
On-the-job training for future employees
Partner with us to provide placement opportunities for trainees/learners from TVET Colleges, Universities, and Private Institutions. This allows your organisation to gain additional resources (free employees) while empowering future professionals with critical workplace experience. Your organisation will contributes to shaping the next generation of skilled employees.
OUR SERVICES
- We identify your workplace needs
- We do compliance vetting of workplace-approved companies to host trainees.
- We recruit and place suitable trainees with suitable organizations
- We manage trainees and liaise with the coaches and mentors.
Why Choose Our Partnership/Business Solutions
When you work with The iSchools, you partner with a team that values transparency, efficiency, and real social impact. Together, we’ll unlock the full potential of your business, while creating a brighter future for South Africa.
By partnering with The iSchools, your company can:
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