The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Commission (“B-BBEE Commission”) will be hosting its annual conference on 17 March 2021 through Government Communications & Information Systems (GCIS), in Pretoria. The annual conference will focus on skill development as one of the priority elements of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE). Particular spotlight will be on best practices and practical models that can help accelerate the upskilling and employability of South Africans, especially in rural and under-developed areas.
Government has embarked on measures to rebuild the South African economy after the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and other economic factors. Hence, the skills development element in the B-BBEE Act presents a unique opportunity to enhance skills and employability of black South Africans.