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Skills Development Centre training in Ntshatshongo, Eastern Cape

Building Skills for Tomorrow

Training Pathways and Beneficiaries

The Centre will prioritise unemployed and disadvantaged young people from Ntshatshongo and surrounding communities, without excluding adults who require re-skilling.

Training is designed to build practical, marketable skills that create real pathways to employment, self-employment and community upliftment.

Primary beneficiaries include unemployed youth (18–35), school dropouts, rural women, persons with disabilities and emerging local entrepreneurs.

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Agriculture and food security training pathway at the ZMF Skills Development Centre
Construction trades training pathway at the ZMF Skills Development Centre

From Skills to Opportunity

Four Training Pathways

The Centre offers structured training across four core pathways, each designed to build practical, income-generating skills.

Construction Trades — Bricklaying, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, welding, roofing and tiling.

Manufacturing & Artisanship — Tailoring and textiles, upholstery, leather processing, baking and food production.

Agriculture & Food Security — Primary crop production, animal husbandry and agri-processing.

Digital & Business Skills — Computer literacy, financial literacy, business management, entrepreneurship and cooperative development.

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Governance & Sustainability


Responsible Stewardship for Long-Term Impact
Board of Directors

Guided by a board of at least three directors, responsible for governance, strategic direction, financial stewardship and risk management.

Funding Sources

Public donations, corporate sponsorships, CSI programmes, government grants, international donor support, fundraising events, crowdfunding, bequests and endowment funds.

Sustainability Plan

Supported through production workshops, agricultural sales, supervised services, SETA grants, incubation support and strategic partnerships.

Compliance Obligations

Statutory records, board meetings, annual returns to CIPC, SARS compliance, NPO reporting and adherence to labour and data-protection requirements.

Financial Management

A dedicated bank account, sound records, financial statements, approval controls and independent review or audit where appropriate.

Non-Profit Nature

No profits are distributed to directors or family members. Assets and funds are used solely to advance the Foundation's objectives, subject to lawful and reasonable remuneration for services rendered.

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Partner With the Skills Development Centre

The Foundation welcomes support from government, development agencies, funders, CSI partners, training providers and community stakeholders to help build and grow the Centre.

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