Executive Summary:
“It started with a conversation…”
Every day, in boardrooms and breakrooms, we talk about the importance of people. “Our people are our greatest asset,” we say. Yet, when it comes to developing these assets — to growing, empowering, and equipping them — that commitment is often delayed, debated, or deprioritised.
This is the story of one employee — quietly making a difference, guiding others, training new recruits, stepping up where no one asked them to — and how a single opportunity can unlock not just their potential, but deliver tangible returns for the entire organisation.
The Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner (NQF Level 5) is more than a qualification. It’s a strategic investment. For the learner, it represents formal recognition of what they’re already doing informally. For the business, it represents a cost-effective, high-impact solution to ongoing skills challenges and compliance requirements. And with Maccauvlei Learning Academy, it becomes a journey worth taking.
The Problem:
Across many organisations, there’s a consistent challenge: learning and development is often reactive, fragmented, or outsourced. Employees with a passion for training aren’t always formally equipped. As a result:
- Training lacks structure or alignment with national standards.
- The organisation relies on external consultants at a higher cost.
- B-BBEE and SETA compliance opportunities are missed.
- Employees who could grow into formal L&D roles are left unrecognised and unsupported.
The business loses out on both efficiency and impact — all because the right person didn’t have the right tools.
The Opportunity:
A team member who’s already facilitating, mentoring, onboarding, or coaching in some form. They have the heart, they’ve gained the trust, and they’re delivering — but they don’t yet have the formal qualification to back it up.
By investing in their development through this QCTO-accredited qualification, the organisation can:
- Empower an internal champion of learning, fully qualified.
- Build training capability in-house and reduce third-party spend.
- Meet Skills Development goals and strengthen the B-BBEE scorecard.
- Retain top talent by showing a commitment to employee growth.
This is more than professional development. It’s succession planning. It’s organisational capacity building. It’s strategic.
The Solution:
Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner (NQF Level 5)
Accredited by the QCTO | Delivered by Maccauvlei Learning Academy
This nationally recognised qualification equips professionals with everything they need to deliver structured, effective, and accredited training solutions within the workplace.
Course Features:
- Language: English
- Duration: 6 study blocks over a period of 18 months
- Skill Level: National Qualification – NQF Level 5
- Assessment: Yes – includes workplace-based and summative assessments
- Study Mode:
- Face-to-Face (ideal for interactive group settings)
- Virtual via MS Teams or Zoom (flexible, accessible, cost-effective)
Upcoming Intakes:
- 7 July 2025
- 4 August 2025
- 8 September
- 20 October 2025
- 10 November 2025
Seats are limited — early approval is encouraged to secure a spot.
Investment & ROI:
| Delivery Mode | Course Fee (Excl. VAT) |
| Online / Virtual | R34,905.18 |
| Face-to-Face Training | R55,561.56 |
ROI Timeline: Within 3–6 months, learners begin applying their learning directly in the workplace — improving facilitation quality, reducing external training costs, and driving alignment with SETA and compliance goals.
Additional Benefits:
- Potential to recover costs via SETA discretionary grants
- Contributes to Skills Development element of the B-BBEE scorecard
- Builds long-term internal L&D capability
Why Choose Maccauvlei Learning Academy?
With a rich legacy of over 60 years, Maccauvlei Learning Academy stands out as a trusted provider for professional, accredited, and impactful learning experiences.
- QCTO-accredited and aligned to national training standards
- Training delivery by seasoned facilitators who are industry experts
- Focus on practical application and workplace integration
- Flexibility in study mode to suit operational needs
- Strong track record across corporate, public, and NGO sectors
“Maccauvlei doesn’t just train people — We shape learning leaders who transform the organisations they work in.”
Final Words:
This is more than a course. It’s an investment in your people — and your future.
By approving this learning journey for your employee, you unlock not only their potential but also introduce measurable value to your organisation’s learning strategy, compliance posture, and leadership pipeline.
Let Maccauvlei Learning Academy guide the way. Let your people lead the change.