Siyaya Skills Institute (pty) Ltd

What Siyaya Skills Institute (pty) Ltd does

Siyaya Skills Institute (Pty) Ltd is a South African professional services firm specializing in Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) consulting, employment equity compliance, skills development facilitation, and disability management. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Port Elizabeth, the company serves South African designated employers and organizations seeking to achieve or maintain B-BBEE contributor status, comply with the Employment Equity Act, and recover mandatory grants through skills development levies. Operating as a member of The LD Group, Siyaya extends its reach through affiliated offices in Johannesburg (FTI) and Pretoria (Siyanqoba), enabling national service delivery. It is itself a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, enabling clients to claim 135% preferential procurement recognition when engaging the firm.

The company's core offerings span four integrated compliance service lines: B-BBEE Consulting Services (including the proprietary BBBEE Online Manager platform for documentation management and verification preparation), Employment Equity Services (EEA2/EEA4 report submissions, EE plan compilation, and Department of Employment and Labour audit representation), Skills Development Facilitation (Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report submissions, SETA documentation, and mandatory grant recovery yielding 50–350% returns on training investments), and Disability Management Solutions. Its learning development division delivers QCTO-accredited occupational qualifications and skills programmes across four portfolio areas: Manufacturing & Production Technology, Business Administration, Cleaning & Hygiene, and Wholesale & Retail Management. Siyaya has completed in excess of 12,000 national qualifications and learnerships since 2001, maintains Level 1 B-BBEE contributor status, and is accredited across 14+ SETAs.

Siyaya generates revenue primarily through enterprise consulting engagements on a quote-based model, complemented by a self-paced online training business via its three-tier Employment Equity Course Series (priced R990 to R2,950 per participant with group and corporate rates available). Named flagship clients include Pernod Ricard South Africa (partnership since 2016, achieving Level 4 B-BBEE status in December 2023), Isuzu Motors South Africa (Level 1 B-BBEE exceeding 100 points on the 2023 certificate), and NACOSA (Economic Strengthening Livelihood Programme). The company employs an enterprise field sales go-to-market motion, leveraging its own Level 1 status as a competitive asset, while expanding into digital delivery channels through its BBBEE Online Manager, B-BBEE Hub, and free introductory courses on QCTO and B-BBEE essentials.

Name

Siyaya Skills Institute (pty) Ltd

Legal name

Siyaya Skills Institute (pty) Ltd

Website

https://siyayaconsulting.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Siyaya Skills Institute is a South African B-BBEE consulting, employment equity, skills development facilitation, and disability management firm serving designated employers with integrated compliance services, QCTO-accredited training programmes, and proprietary documentation platforms since 2001.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

B-BBEE and Employment Equity Consulting

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• B-BBEE consulting services
• Employment equity consulting
• Skills development facilitation
• Disability management consulting
• Accredited learnership programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Elizabeth

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. B-BBEE Consulting Services: Comprehensive consulting services including BBBEE compliance strategy, documentation, verification preparation, and scorecard management to help organisations achieve desired contributor status levels.
2. Employment Equity Services: EE consulting including compliance analysis, plan formulation, EEA2 and EEA4 report submissions to Department of Employment and Labour, and audit representation.
3. Skills Development Facilitation Services: SDF services including WSP development, ATR submissions, SETA documentation compilation, and mandatory grant recovery assistance. Provides return of 50-350% on training investments.
4. Disability Management Solutions: Comprehensive disability management programmes including delegate recruitment, diagnosis verification, functional assessments, reasonable accommodation reporting, and sensitisation workshops.
5. Learnership and Training Programmes: Accredited qualifications and skills programmes across Manufacturing & Production, Business Administration, Cleaning & Hygiene, and Wholesale & Retail sectors. QCTO-accredited occupational certificates.
6. Employment Equity Online Course Series: Self-paced online training programmes with certificates of completion. Includes EE Foundations (R990), EE Essentials (R1,950), and EE Essentials + Masterclass (R2,950) with group rates available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Siyaya Skills Institute provides B-BBEE consulting, employment equity advisory, skills development facilitation, accredited vocational learnerships, and disability management services to South African employers. The firm acts as a QCTO-accredited training provider and delivers transformation compliance support, workplace skills plans, and disability inclusion programmes through direct consulting, managed implementation, and an online course platform anchored by the BBBEE Online Manager tool.

Product overview

Siyaya Skills Institute is a professionally-accredited training provider and B-BBEE consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of compliance and skills development services. The company operates as a Level 1 BBBEE contributor and QCTO-accredited training provider. Their core offerings span four main service areas: B-BBEE Consulting Services (including BBBEE Online Manager platform), Employment Equity Services, Skills Development Facilitation Services, and Disability Management Solutions. Their learning development division delivers accredited occupational qualifications and skills programmes across four portfolio areas: Manufacturing & Production Technology, Business Administration, Cleaning & Hygiene, and Wholesale & Retail Management. Additional offerings include the Employment Equity Course Series (a three-tiered online training programme with Foundations, Essentials, and Masterclass levels), the B-BBEE Hub digital planning platform, and free educational courses on QCTO and B-BBEE essentials. The company also offers individual learnership programmes and recruits and matches disabled candidates to host employer organisations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B-BBEE Consulting Services Advisory and consulting services that help South African employers understand, plan, and execute their Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment scorecard, including verification readiness and point-maximisation strategies.
• Employment Equity Services Advisory and managed services covering Employment Equity Act compliance, employment equity plans, EEA reporting, and committee support for South African designated employers.
• Skills Development Facilitation Specialist facilitation that helps South African employers develop workplace skills plans, recover skills development levies, identify PIVOTAL training opportunities, and submit SETA-compliant documentation.
• Disability Management Services Consulting and management services that help South African employers build disability-inclusive workplaces, comply with disability-related obligations, claim disability points on their B-BBEE scorecard, and implement reasonable accommodations.
• Accredited Learnership Programmes Vocational learnerships delivered through Siyaya's QCTO-accredited training infrastructure, available to South African employers for cohort enrolment, PIVOTAL training implementation, and skills development levy utilisation.
• Online Courses Web-based training courses that allow learners to complete accredited and transformation-related training remotely, expanding access to Siyaya's curricula beyond traditional classroom-based cohorts.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• LD GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent group of which Siyaya Skills Institute is a member. Access to other companies within LD Group ensures single point of access and integrated solutions for BBBEE compliance and professional development. Also includes FTI (Johannesburg) and Siyanqoba (Pretoria).
• MERSETAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA affiliation. Provides accredited occupational qualifications including Production Process Controller certification and other manufacturing-related programmes.
• QCTOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality Council for Trades and Occupations affiliation for delivery of occupational qualifications under the new QCTO framework. Provider of QCTO-accredited certificates.
• SAICAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth African Institute of Chartered Accountants SETA affiliation for skills development programmes.
• TETAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransport and Education Training Authority affiliation for transport sector skills development.
• INSETAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance SETA affiliation for financial services sector training programmes.
• FASSETminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial and Accounting Services SETA affiliation for finance sector learnerships.
• AGRISETAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural SETA affiliation for agriculture sector skills programmes.
• LGSETAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Government SETA affiliation for municipal and government training.
• MICTSETAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia, ICT and Ceramics SETA affiliation for technology sector learnerships.
• PSETAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic Service SETA affiliation for government training programmes.
• WRSETAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholesale and Retail SETA affiliation for retail sector training.
• CATHSSETAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCulture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports SETA affiliation.
• ETDP SETAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation, Training and Development Practices SETA affiliation.
• SERVICES SETAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServices SETA affiliation for services sector training.
• EW SETAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy and Water SETA affiliation for utilities sector training.
• SABPPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth African Board for People Practices affiliation for HR and people practices.
• IIBAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Institute of Business Analysis affiliation.
• ISTQBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Software Testing Qualifications Board affiliation for software testing certification.
• CompTIAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerComputing Technology Industry Association affiliation for IT certifications.
• Pearson VUEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTesting and certification delivery partner.
• MicrosoftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partnership for digital skills and Microsoft-related training programmes.
• TOGAFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Open Group Architecture Framework affiliation for enterprise architecture training.
• Pernod Ricard South AfricaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor beverage company partnership since 2016. Successfully guided PRSA to Level 4 B-BBEE status in December 2023. Comprehensive transformation support including skills development, preferential procurement, and supplier/enterprise development.
• Isuzu Motors South AfricaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive manufacturer partnership resulting in Level 1 B-BBEE status exceeding 100 points in 2023, maintained for second consecutive year.
• NACOSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetworking HIV, TB and Community Health NGO partnership for Economic Strengthening Livelihood Programme supporting Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in South Africa.
• MBATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partner in NACOSA Economic Strengthening Programme for young women empowerment initiatives.
• FTIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of The LD Group based in Johannesburg providing regional service delivery.
• SiyanqobacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of The LD Group based in Pretoria providing regional service delivery and wholesale/retail training programmes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PwC South Africa: Big 4 advisory firm providing B-BBEE, employment equity and skills development advisory services to large South African corporates; competes for the same enterprise transformation mandates.
• KPMG South Africa: Big 4 advisory firm offering B-BBEE verification, EE advisory and transformation consulting across South African enterprise clients — a broad incumbent competitor for Siyaya's consulting engagements.
• ADvTECH: JSE-listed South African private education and training group operating vocational, higher education and corporate training brands; relevant comparable for Siyaya's accredited learnership delivery and skills programmes.
• Adcorp Holdings: JSE-listed South African workforce solutions group providing HR, staffing and skills development services to enterprise clients, with overlap on the EE/SDF/training services Siyaya delivers.
• EY South Africa: Big 4 advisory firm with a South African B-BBEE and people advisory practice supporting enterprise clients on scorecard, EE and skills development compliance — overlapping Siyaya's transformation mandate scope.
• Deloitte South Africa: Big 4 advisory firm with a dedicated B-BBEE and transformation consulting practice serving large South African enterprises on scorecard optimisation, verification and EE compliance — directly competing for enterprise mandates.

Direct peers

• BEE Matrix: South African specialist B-BBEE verification and consulting firm offering scorecard advisory, verification preparation and transformation support directly overlapping Siyaya's core B-BBEE consulting scope.

Regional players

• Siyanqoba Training: Pretoria-based member of The LD Group delivering accredited learnerships and corporate training in the wholesale/retail sector; directly comparable as a sister company within Siyaya's parent group.
• FTI (LD Group): Johannesburg-based member of The LD Group providing professional development and BBBEE-related training; sister entity under the same parent as Siyaya with overlapping transformation services.

Emerging players

• Boston City Campus & Business College (BCB): South African private higher education provider offering business, IT and vocational qualifications; comparable on the accredited training delivery and online course distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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