Fasset in collaboration with the Ukuthemba Training Programme will be offering work readiness training and financial skills development to matriculants with an aptitude for accounting. The programme is expected to increase the number of entrants into the financial sector.

In a first for South Africa’s financial planning field, the 2011 FETI/HETI pilot class has graduated, with several using the qualification to enter university and organisers promising to expand the programme in 2013.

The Department of Tourism’s National Rural Strategy aims to create community-driven tours for international and domestic tourists. As part of this initiative the Cederberg Donkey Cart Route was created to attract visitors to the popular Cederberg Mountain range.

The latest training in business analysis and project management will be offered by Faculty Training Institute in May. The new courses will teach delegates to maximise project success and gain co-operation from all stakeholders.

In an effort to facilitate the roll-out of funding in FET colleges, SAICA has recruited chartered accountants and industry veterans to act as vetting administrative assistants. This is in response to Minister Blade Nzimande's request for assistance in this process.

Are you battling to make that change? Learn how to change your behaviour and habits through the Human Edge programme which draws on the expertise of some of the world’s best change agents.

Do you think about venturing into the unknown? The life of an entrepreneur is exciting, fulfilling and at times very risky. Frances Wright describes her journey from her safe office desk into the unpredictable and satisfying world of self-employment.

The Department of Labour is currently holding roadshows in the main centres in order to explain the contents of the two revised labour laws: the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Labour Relations Acts. Ivan Israelstam expands his take on the effects for trade unions.

Today a manager’s role is not just about overseeing a department and keeping an eye on the bottom line, it is increasingly about building relationships with staff. Amy-Jane Louw talks about how nurturing healthy relationships will ultimately retain employees.

The importance of FET colleges in boosting skills development in the country was highlighted by President Jacob Zuma when he met with the heads of Further Education and Training Colleges at the crucial skills development summit.

Steps on your path to a top job may include peer interviews, a technique used by employers to help find a good fit between the candidate and the company. Sandra Burmeister, CEO of the Landelahni Recruitment Group, provides a few tips.

Fast food enterprise Kentucky Fried Chicken is well known and loved across the globe. HR director Misty Reich talks about the elements that have contributed to the company’s success such as the “dynasty model” and the importance of a people-centred agenda.

Culture is the natural development we call behavior that changes from individual to individual. In a family or work related situation when a group behaves in a similar fashion we establish a business culture or family culture. Culture evolves based on reaction to experiences and needs.

Training providers are to ensure that they comply with Assessments to ensure POE's have current, relevant, authentic, etc evidence. Right? Who then is the watchdog to ensure that SETA's have information (on their web site), which is relevant, CURRENT, etc.

President Zuma will be meeting with the heads of all FET colleges in Pretoria. As skills development practitioners, educators and human resource professionals, what would you say to President Zuma and the gathering of FET heads, and Ministers of Basic and Higher Education?

Much has been said before about our social responsibility, it is however, not so easy to commit when you work for a boss as your time during office hours is their time. As a SDF, working for an organization, how can we give back to society what we have gained over a period of time?

The 25th Annual International Association for Conflict Management conference will provide academics and practitioners in the field of conflict management the opportunity to rub shoulders with international researchers in the area of negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution.

The recognition of payroll practitioners and their role in business remains a core objective of the national payroll conference initiated by SAPA. This year the agenda will focus on driving excellence in payroll practices.

Lousy leaders can make you look bad and hinder employee productivity which will ultimately have a negative effect on company profits. Here are some strategies to help you fix three common types of bad managers so your company can run more effectively.

The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants offers South Africans a cost effective and manageable way to attain an accounting qualification. What makes ACCA different? Ioannis Eliades explains.

The growth of the mobile technology space, and convergence with core business systems, has contributed significantly towards economic transformation. Human resource specialists say businesses must help position the worker effectively in order to benefit from a knowledge-based economy.

With the aim of finding global solutions to alleviating poverty the Hult Global Case Challenge focuses on energy, education and housing. This year a South African company has reached the finals of the R7-million ($1-million) competition, in the housing category.

Using a fine ash to create a foamed cement mixture Sasol has built eight new classrooms for Thistle Grove Combined School. The initiative stemmed from an ever-increasing demand for suitable learning environments.