Practical Steps to Implement Learnerships for B-BBEE Compliance

Introduction

Learnerships aren’t just a tick-box for B-BBEE. They’re a powerful tool to develop talent, close skills gaps, and earn points on your scorecard. But if you’ve ever tried to implement a learnership, you know it’s not as simple as signing up learners and waiting for results.

Step 1: Understand the B-BBEE Requirements

The Skills Development element contributes 20 points on the scorecard. Learnerships, internships, and bursaries can help you achieve those targets.

Step 2: Choose the Right Learnership

Pick programmes that align with your industry and SETA priorities to maximise impact and compliance.

Step 3: Handle the Admin

From signing agreements to registering learners with the SETA, documentation is critical.

Step 4: Track and Report

Your Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) must reflect learnership activity to earn points and rebates.

Why It Matters

Done right, learnerships deliver talent pipelines, improved B-BBEE ratings, and financial benefits. Done wrong, they’re a costly mistake.

Our L&D Advisor Programme equips you to manage learnerships strategically for maximum compliance and impact.

Thought-Provoking Question:

Is your business using learnerships as a compliance exercise or a long-term talent strategy?