Skills people can use to earn a living

COMPREHENSIVE LIFE SKILLS COURSE

This course isupports the technical and/or business skills courses and prepares the participant for the world of work and business.

Included are topics such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, attitude and work ethic, self-confidence, the ability to learn and networking.

Students who display participation and enthusiasm are added onto a job-seekers database and linked to employment opportunities.

The course takes place at Siyabonga Africa's Centre at 30A Murial Brand Street, Brenhurst, Brakpan.

SPONSORSHIP COST: R260 per person
(includes cost of course, transport and meals)

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WELDING TRAINING COURSE

Accredited (ARC, CO2, Aluminum & Other)

Manufacturing is one of the key focus areas in economic development solutions in South Africa today for job creation and sustainable economic growth. Siyabonga Africa is offering a one month, accredited course in various forms of welding for construction, metalwork and manufacturing industries.

Siyabonga Africa has a signed agreement with a company that operates from the same premises, to provide trained students workplace experience. Each student will have the opportunity to gain two month's work experience once their course has been completed.

The course takes place at Siyabonga Africa's Centre at 30A Murial Brand Street, Brenhurst, Brakpan.

SPONSORSHIP COST: R11 000 per person


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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING COURSE

Course 1, 2 & NQF Level 4

Good quality pre-school facilities in the townships and suburbs are in high demand. This course provides training for teachers and those who want to become professional caregivers and educators of young children. It also aims to equip and empower ECD Centres to improve their service delivery.

The courses are held at Siyabonga Africa or in identified communities. They are geared towards building capacity within ECD centres, training staff members and volunteers.

Course 1: Introduction to Childcare Practices within the South African context
Course 2: Daily activities in the Pre-School
NQF Level 4 (NEW)
In 2021 Siyabonga Africa will be facilitating accredited, NQF level 4 courses whereby successful students will receive a recognised qualification. The students will also undergo training in the business elements of running an ECD Centre and assistance in opening their own ECD business if needed - thus ensuring that the students not only receive a quality education, but are able to start their own entity, generate income and create jobs for others as well.

Over 50 students who have successfully completed ECD Course 1 and 2 in previous years have shown interest in completing their NQF 4 qualification to progress in their career paths and access better oppotunities.

SPONSORSHIP COST: R1 600.00 per person (Course 1 or Course 2)
R17 000 per person (NQF Level 4/5)

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BREAD BAKING AND CONFECTIONARY COURSE

Siyabonga Africa has been successfully training people in baking since 2006. Experienced facilitators travel the country, to the most remote areas to empower unemployed and disadvantaged people. Profiled and screened applicants receive training in the art of bread and confectionary baking with an emphasis on health and safety, as well as basic business management skills.

Once the training is complete, each student will be equipped with skills to start generating an income from home. Wherever possible, we issue 'starter packs' of flour, oil, salt, yeast and baking trays to set trainees on the path to success.

SPONSORSHIP COST: R2 500 per person


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COMPUTER LITERACY TRAINING

ICDL Accredited

Siyabonga Africa is a registered and accredited ICDL Centre. The courses on offer are recognised in 152 countries around the world. We have a fully equipped computer literacy classroom, in house facilitator and all the necessary technical support to ensure quality training takes place.

The primary objective of the training is to provide unemployed people from disadvantaged communities the basic skills required for employment in most places of work.

The computer courses that are currently on offer at Siyabonga Africa include:

• Digital Citizen Plus (Introduction to computers, word processing and spreadsheets)
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Online Essentials
• Computer Essentials
• Presentations
• Web Editing (2021)
• Coding (2021)

Siyabonga Africa conducts training in-house at the Siyabonga Africa premises and onsite at community network facilities.

SPONSORSHIP COST: R1 500.00 per person (each course)

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FASHION DESIGN TRAINING

SETA ACCREDITED - Business Skills & Incubation Included

Siyabonga Africa piloted a Fashion Design course with several aspiring designers in 2018. The majority of the participants are now using the skills they learned to generate income through various entities.

Although many industries in South Africa have downscaled owing to the current economic climate, the fashion industry maintains the potential for growth and investment, nationally and internationally.

Siyabonga Africa is launching its School of Fashion in 2021. The premise is to give young South African citizens (mainly women and people with disabilities from disadvantaged backgrounds) an opportunity and platform to access training, business support and market that will catapult them into the world of fashion, clothing manufacturing and business, thus stimulating the local economy and contributing towards job creation.

SPONSORSHIP COST: R15 000 per person


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HOME VEGETABLE GARDENING

Food security for the poor

As an exit opportunity for profiled and selected beneficiaries, Siyabonga Africa provides training on how to grow vegetables at home to feed the family.

Not only does this contribute towards food security and skills that can be transferred, it also opens the door to the opportunity to grow surplus vegetables to generate an income.

SPONSORSHIP COST: R2 500 per person


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