of payroll paid in SDL monthly
Mandatory Grant claimable now
Discretionary Grants available
B-BBEE scorecard potential
Miss the annual WSP/ATR submission and your Mandatory Grant is forfeited for that cycle — there are no extensions. Contact Prospen today to confirm your submission status and protect this year's grant recovery.
The SDP is a fully managed, end-to-end service. We take on the role of your outsourced Skills Development Facilitator (SDF), training provider, and B-BBEE advisor — giving you a single, accountable partner for everything related to workforce development and SDL compliance. Where most training providers sell you courses and leave you to handle the SETA paperwork yourself, Prospen does the complete job: diagnostics, grant applications, accredited training delivery, B-BBEE structuring, and quarterly impact reporting.
Skills audit, SDL payment review, B-BBEE scorecard baseline, and training gap analysis. We establish exactly where you stand and what is recoverable before we spend a single rand.
WSP and ATR preparation and submission by 30 April. Mandatory Grant facilitation. Discretionary Grant applications. Full SDF function outsourced to Prospen — we own the SETA relationship on your behalf.
Training drawn from 18+ course domains, delivered in-class at 9+ SA venues, live online, on-site at your premises, or on-demand via our LMS. All aligned to your approved WSP and eligible for grant recovery.
Skills Development scorecard structuring for maximum points — spend targeting for designated groups, learnership absorption planning, and evidence file preparation for verification audits.
Quarterly SDP Performance Reports. SDL rand-in/rand-out tracking showing levy paid vs. grants recovered vs. training value delivered. Annual strategic review with recommendations for the next grant cycle.
Several providers offer SDL facilitation or learnership management. The SDP is differentiated by what Prospen combines under a single partnership.
Registered across ETDP-SETA, MICT-SETA, Services SETA, and QCTO. Whichever SETA governs your sector, we are authorised. You do not need multiple providers.
Training spend with Prospen scores maximum procurement recognition points on your B-BBEE scorecard. Global and mid-tier competitors typically cannot offer this.
International qualifications in supply chain and finance can be incorporated into your SDP — formal, internationally recognised credentials, not just short courses.
Training delivered in 20+ cities across South Africa and 10+ African countries. For multinationals and pan-African operations, one SDP partner covers the continent.
HR consulting, Social & Labour Plan, Microsoft 365, and web services can be layered into your SDP — one partner, less complexity, stronger integration.
Our quality management processes are independently audited — providing assurance to your procurement committees and governance requirements.
The Skills Development Partnership is designed for organisations that recognise the value locked inside their SDL contribution. It is particularly suited to:
Organisations with an annual payroll above R5 million paying SDL but not consistently recovering grants
Companies under B-BBEE pressure needing to maximise their Skills Development scorecard element
HR and L&D teams that are stretched and need the SDF function professionally managed
Public sector entities and SOEs with SETA compliance obligations and government procurement requirements
Corporates in mining, oil & gas, financial services, ICT, supply chain, and construction
Multinationals and pan-African businesses requiring consistent, compliant training delivery across borders
Whether you want a no-obligation conversation or a full diagnostic, we have a structured path to partnership.
A consultation with a Prospen consultant to review your SDL payment history, prior SETA submissions, and B-BBEE skills score. We provide an indicative grant recovery estimate at no cost or obligation.
A structured diagnostic producing a full Skills Development Needs Report, WSP readiness assessment, and grant recovery projection. The fee is credited against the first year of an SDP retainer.
Run one SETA-accredited learnership or skills programme. Prospen manages the SETA registration, training, and learner certification — a low-risk proof of concept for a broader partnership.
From SMEs claiming grants for the first time to large corporates requiring full SDF outsourcing — we have a tier that fits.
| Features | Essential | Professional | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | SMEs and first-time SDL claimants | Mid-size corporates with some internal HR/L&D | Large corporates, multi-site, public sector |
| SDL / SDF management | WSP/ATR + Mandatory Grant | WSP/ATR + Mandatory + Discretionary Grants | Full SDF outsourcing + multi-SETA management |
| Training delivery | Open enrolment (catalogue) | Catalogue + dedicated in-house sessions | Custom programmes + learnerships + qualifications |
| B-BBEE support | Basic evidence file | Scorecard projection + evidence pack | Full optimisation + verification audit support |
| Reporting | Annual SDL recovery summary | Quarterly SDP performance report | Quarterly + annual review + executive dashboard |
| Account management | Shared | Named account manager | Senior manager + L&D consultant |
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