About the National Skills Development Providers Association

Uniting and professionalising South Africa's skills development and training sector

Who is The National Skills Development Providers Association

The National Skills Development Providers Association (NSDPA) is a non-profit company (NPC) established to unite and professionalise South Africa's skills development and training sector.

We advocate for the interests of training providers, ensure ethical practice, and promote collaboration between government, industry, and education institutions.

THE VISION OF The National Skills Development Providers Association

To be the recognised professional voice of South Africa's skills development providers.

THE MISSION OF The National Skills Development Providers Association

To promote ethical, accountable, and professional standards across the national skills development ecosystem through advocacy, collaboration, and continuous capacity building.

THE OBJECTIVES OF The National Skills Development Providers Association

The Association is established as a non-profit entity to promote the following public benefit objectives:

  • To advocate for ethical, professional, and accountable practices within the skills development sector.
  • To represent private and public training providers at national, provincial, and industry levels.
  • To promote collaboration and strategic partnerships across the education, training, and development ecosystem.
  • To influence policy, legislation, and governance relating to skills development in South Africa.
  • To support members through capacity building, resource sharing, and professional development initiatives.

THE CORE VALUES

  • Integrity

    Upholding the highest ethical standards in all our actions.

  • Collaboration

    Working together to achieve common goals.

  • Accountability

    Taking responsibility for our commitments.

  • Excellence

    Striving for the highest quality in everything we do.

  • Service

    Dedicated to serving our members and the sector.