Skills Development Services

Empower your employees, maximise your Return on Learning Investment

We are the leading training provider for accredited and non credit-bearing skills development programmes for the wholesale and retail sector.

Our Skills Development services upskill and re-skill your workforce with practical and workplace-applicable courses.

The Retail sector is changing, customer expectations have shifted and this requires your employees to rise to the occasion by providing exceptional customer service at all times. We provide services that include skills gaps and needs analysis in line with your site's skills requirements. Our training courses are facilitated by industry experts and are guaranteed to create a dynamic and adaptive work environment.

As a Retailer, you can play a role in fostering job creation by providing Learnerships. The Return on Learning Investment not only enhances the employability of young individuals but also boosts support from the community you serve, thereby benefiting both the youth and your business. Thanks to our online learning accreditation, we can deliver hybrid training, enabling us to train individuals from anywhere within the country.

How are the programmes delivered?

The programmes are delivered through e-learning, face to face or blended.

Are there minimum requirements?

South African citizenship, English proficiency (spoken and written), matric qualification or equivalent depending on the level of qualification, clear criminal and credit record.

What are the benefits of skills development for business owners?

This offering involves appointing PetroCONNECT as your Skills Development Facilitator (SDF). As your SDF PetroCONNECT will be responsible for the following:

• Registering your business with the relevant SETA.
• Identifying skills shortages in the organisation by conducting a skills audit and job
analysis.
• Developing a comprehensive approach to the upskilling of your employees.
• Developing and submitting your sector skills plan to the SETA to unlock Mandatory
Grant funding for your business.
• Applying for Discretionary Grant Funding for your business to implement various
learning programmes to the benefit of your employees and unemployed youth.
• Project managing the implementation of all learning programmes approved by SETA.
• Managing and maintaining all administration regarding learning programmes in
respect of invoicing, learner administration and documentation management.

Short Courses

We currently don't have any upcoming short courses. Please check back soon.

We Are Accredited With

The W&R SETA logo

Wholesale & Retail SETA

Quality Council for Trades & Occupations