The majority of our learnerships are for previously disadvantaged South African youths who are living with and without disabilities within the Durban area.

We have seen the SSDS learners being advanced to the next level of our programme, showing dedication to transformation from our clients; they have also gained permanent employment on completion of the programme.

To date, over 350 learners have passed through our doors with a 95% success rate!

Learnerships

GETC: Manufacturing Engineering Related Activities NQF Level 1
National Certificate: Production Technology NQF Level 2 - 3
National Certificate: Welding Application And Practice: Manufacturing And Engineering NQF Level 2 - 3
National Certificate: CNC Production Machining NQF Level 2 - 3
National Certificate: Metal And Engineering Manufacturing Processes NQF Level 2 - 3
National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication (Vehicle Body Builder) NQF Level 2 - 3
National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication (Sheetmetal Worker) NQF Level 2 - 3
National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication (Boiler Maker) NQF Level 2 - 3
National Certificate: Automotive Manufacturing And Assembly NQF Level 2 - 3
FETC: Production Technology NQF Level 4
FETC: Welding Application And Practice: Manufacturing And Engineering NQF Level 4
FETC: CNC Production Machining NQF Level 4
FETC: Metal And Engineering Manufacturing Processes NQF Level 4
FETC: Engineering Fabrication (Vehicle Body Builder) NQF Level 4
FETC: Engineering Fabrication (Sheetmetal Worker) NQF Level 4
FETC: Engineering Fabrication (Boiler Maker) NQF Level 4
FETC: Automotive Manufacturing And Assembly NQF Level 4
National Certificate: Clothing, Textile, Footwear And Leather Manufacturing Processes NQF 2
National Certificate: Business Administration 2 - 4
National Certificate: Contact Centre NQF 2
GETC: Transport NQF 1

Skills Programmes

Introduction To Manufacturing Environment
Quality Assurance In Manufacturing And Assembly Processes
Read And Interpret Drawings
Advanced Pipe Welding
Advanced Carbon Steel Pipe Welding
Use Mathematics To Solve Workplace Problems
Fundamentals Of Compiling Workplace Reports
Advanced Customer Care
Assistant Arc Welder
Carbon Steel Welder 2
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder
Welding Industry Readiness
Basic Welding Skills
Carbon Steel Arc And Gas Welding Operator
Component Assembler
Senior CNC Machine Operator
Basic Shield And Arc Welder
Coded Wire Welding
Carbon Steel Plate Structural Welding
Carbon And Stainless-Steel Plate And Pipe Welding For Coding
Engineering Fabrication Basic Boiler Making
Basic Shield Metal Arc Welding Down Hands
Components Fabrication And Welding
Drilling Machine Operator
Welding Workshop Assistant
Welding Machine Operator

QCTO

OC: Early Childhood Development Practitioner NQF 4
OC: Project Manager
OC: OC: Office Administrator NQF 5
OC: Contact Centre Manager NQF 5
OC: Bank Customer Services Clerk NQF 4
OC: Computer Technician NQF 5
OC: Dispatching and Receiving Clerk
OC: Retail Supervisor
OC: Sales Assistant (General) (Retail Sales Advisor) NQF 3
OC: Visual Merchandiser
OC: Production Operator
OC: Production Surpervisor
OC: Production Process Controller
OC: Truck Driver NQF3
OC: Transport Clerk NQF4
OC: Supply Chain Practitioner NQF 5 (SAQA ID: 99111)
OC: Supply Chain Practitioner NQF 5 (SAQA ID: 110942)
OC: Supply Chain Manager NQF 6
OC: Freight Handler NQF 3
OC: Road Transport Manager NQF 5
OC: Supply Chain Executive NQF 7
OC: Clearing and Forwarding Agent NQF 5
OC: Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician
OC: Solar Photovoltaic Standalone System Mounter
OC: Solar Photovoltaic Standalone System Mounter
OC: Solar Photovoltaic Standalone Service Technician

Learner Testimonials

"I live in Phoenix with my mother and father and bigger brother. My father and brother work. It was not easy for me to get a job when I finished school. I went to SSDS school. I am thankful to be in this learnership because I learn a lot here. The knowledge and money that I receive from the learnership will help me in my future. I am truly thankful for this opportunity."

Tyrone Moodley (Age:20)

"I joined SSDS when I was 22 years old. When I first came here I did not know how to read or spell any words through my first year I was taught how to read and spell. I am very thankful to SSDS for all they have done for me."

Angelique Marsden (Age: 23)

"I am from a community where possibilities for jobs are very few; the learnership at SSDS has helped all of us here in some way and has given us all a chance – some even a second chance – to secure our future and set a stable foundation in our lives to grow and prosper through a learning platform that provides substantial guidance and understanding to all the learners in every module."

Valentyne Usher (Age: 27)

"I started my learnership in July 2017 on an NQF level 1, it has made a big difference because from what I have now, like knowledge and skills and good values, it will take me to a successful level"

Thulisile Bhengu (Age: 27)

Customer Testimonials

"Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Pty) Ltd has engaged with SSDS since May 2014 as a training service
provider in Ladysmith KZN. SSDS has a long-standing relationship with us and has completed annual
learnership training. We have had between 40 and 60 learners trained on an annual basis. All training
and related services have been conducted professionally and I look forward to our ongoing relationship."

SUMITOMO RUBBER SOUTH AFRICA

"We have been using Merusha Singh from Strategic Skills as our skills development facilitator since
2016. During that time frame, SSDS has assisted us with facilitating over 60 learnerships between
Durban, Richards Bay, and Gauteng.
We are a large group employing over 300 staff in branches around South Africa, both in the retail and
manufacturing sectors."

SIZABANTU PIPING SYSTEMS

This form of training is an outsourced skills development programme that takes place off-site and is entirely facilitated by our team.

It serves as a fully packaged toolkit for companies to score points on the Skills Development element of the B-BBEE scorecard.