Welcome to ssaci

Building Bridges to Work – One Partnership at a Time

Through Work Integrated Learning And Entrepreneurship Programmes

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SSACI is a proudly level 1 BBBEE company

Our Vision & mission

Empowering South Africa’s Youth for a Brighter Future

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college system to provide a pipeline with relevant and high-quality skills required for the job market.

Our Vission

SSACI (NPC) envisions a future where every youth in South Africa has the opportunity to thrive. The organisation strives to lead and accelerate the advancement of skills, driving transformative change and empowering individuals to seize opportunities for a brighter future.

Our Core Value

Integrity

Guided by unwavering ethics, our conduct builds trust and authenticity.

Excellence

Drives all endeavours, ensuring top-tier outcomes. Quality work fosters loyalty and repeat business.

Respect

Guided by unwavering ethics, our conduct builds trust and authenticity.

Collaboration

Fundamental to SSACI, it propels our mission and shapes partnerships.

Innovation

Dynamic adaptation facilitates responsive shifts to align with workforce and industry dynamics.

Our Guiding Principles

Effectiveness

Driven by outcomes, we choose projects and partners for their potential to create measurable impact.

Efficiency

Operating with fiscal prudence, we maximise the value of support for development initiatives.

Flexibility

Embracing innovation, we adapt plans to meet evolving needs.

Transparency

Clear communication and shared information form the bedrock of our partnerships.

Learning

Continuously seeking knowledge, we update our understanding and share experiences to amplify our impact.

Our Core Value

Integrity

Guided by unwavering ethics, our conduct builds trust and authenticity.

Excellence

Drives all endeavours, ensuring top-tier outcomes. Quality work fosters loyalty and repeat business.

Respect

Guided by unwavering ethics, our conduct builds trust and authenticity.

Collaboration

Fundamental to SSACI, it propels our mission and shapes partnerships.

Innovation

Dynamic adaptation facilitates responsive shifts to align with workforce and industry dynamics.

Our Focus

Targeted Focus Areas

Tailored projects addressing divers needs.

Our Guiding Principles

Effectiveness

Driven by outcomes, we choose projects and partners for their potential to create measurable impact.

Efficiency

Operating with fiscal prudence, we maximise the value of support for development initiatives.

Flexibility

Embracing innovation, we adapt plans to meet evolving needs.

Transparency

Clear communication and shared information form the bedrock of our partnerships.

Learning

Continuously seeking knowledge, we update our understanding and share experiences to amplify our impact.

Who We Are

Over 20 years of impact

The Swiss-South African Cooperation Initiative is a non-profit Company and a key player in the field of skills development in South Africa. We aim to increase the employability of youth from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges by collaborating with Employers, TVETs, DHET, SETAs, foundations, and NGOs. SSACI and its partners have impacted young people!

This has been accomplished via 21 years of ideation; effective and efficient execution; excellent performance, influencing policy improvement and system development. SSACI continues to be a learning organization, with a strong presence at all 50 TVET colleges in South Africa. It has partnered with companies in the implementation of its workplacebased learning programmes.

Interactive Lessons

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Certified Instructors

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Host Companies

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Get the latest insights with our Activity Report and uncover interesting facts in our Did You Know section.

TESTIMONIALS

Voices of Impact

Our extensive initiatives have benefited many, leaving a lasting impact. These are the authentic stories from both beneficiaries and industry partners.

“SOUTH AFRICA FACES SEVERE SOCIETAL CHALLENGES, AND WE NEED COLLABORATIVE ACTION BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO SOLVE, THE GOAL IS TO BUILD A BUSINESS COMMUNITY THAT PLAYS A MEANINGFUL, TRUSTED AND ACTION-ORIENTATED ROLE IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF A SUSTAINABLE, EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY.”

CAS COOVADIA

“Celebrating 20 years of service is a great milestone for us, not only that but proof that what we do here at SSACI really uplifts young people and gives them a chance to live and fight for another day, and in turn they too give back to the communities there from.”

Melusi Dladla

“To generate employment, South Africa would have to address three chronic labour market challenges: extremely high rates of inactivity, high rates of unemployment, and low levels of self-employment,”

Marie Francoise

“The Soft Skills Training was great. I will use it in my life and at work.”

Micheal van Staden

“SSACI’s Soft Skills training was excellent. It was well received by all the apprentices at NBL.”

Thando Kotane

Our Partnerships