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100% Black-Owned · SETA Accredited · Midrand, Gauteng

South Africa's Transformation & Compliance Partner

Makhua Holdings guides businesses through B-BBEE compliance, skills development, employment equity, and SETA grants — turning regulatory obligation into competitive advantage.

Level 1
B-BBEE Contributor
100%
Black-Owned
6+
Service Areas
Makhua Holdings (Pty) Ltd
SETA
Accredited
QCTO
Registered
B-BBEE
Level 1
POPIA
Compliant
✦100% Black South African-Owned
✦SETA Accredited Training Provider
✦Nationwide Client Coverage
✦SAQA-Registered Qualifications
✦Section 12H Tax Incentive Support
What We Do

Six reasons South African businesses choose us

From your first B-BBEE scorecard assessment to accredited learnership delivery, we manage your full compliance lifecycle.

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B-BBEE Consulting

Scorecard strategy, verification preparation, and ongoing compliance management under one integrated service.

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WSP, ATR & SETA Grants

We prepare and submit your Workplace Skills Plan and claim back up to 20% of your Skills Development Levy.

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Employment Equity

Full EE plan development and Department of Labour submissions — included at no extra cost with our B-BBEE + training bundle.

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Accredited Learnerships

FETC Business Administration (NQF 4) and New Venture Creation (NQF 2) — delivered with full SETA compliance.

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Tax Incentives

Section 12H learnership allowances, ETI credits, and YES Programme B-BBEE uplift — maximised for every client.

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Sales Agent Network

Earn competitive commissions by connecting businesses with our services. Two tracks: experienced agents sign directly; newcomers train and qualify.

Ready to transform your compliance strategy?

Speak to a specialist who knows your sector. We offer a structured, paid discovery engagement to assess your B-BBEE position and identify every incentive your business qualifies for.

Who We Are

About Makhua Holdings

A proudly 100% Black South African-owned enterprise driving transformation through compliance expertise and skills development.

Our Story

Empowering businesses through transformation

Makhua Holdings (Pty) Ltd is a 100% Black South African-owned compliance consulting and training firm headquartered at 128 Richards Drive, Allandale Junction, Midrand, Gauteng, 1682.

We serve organisations across all sectors — from SMEs navigating their first B-BBEE affidavit to corporates managing complex transformation strategies. Our team combines deep legislative knowledge with practical business sense, ensuring every recommendation is not just compliant, but commercially sound.

As a verified Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, partnering with us directly strengthens your own procurement spend scorecard element.

100%
Black-Owned
Level 1
B-BBEE Status
SETA
Accredited SDP
6+
Service Areas
Our Pillars
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Legislative Expertise

Deep command of the B-BBEE Codes, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, and SARS tax incentive frameworks.

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End-to-End Management

We do not just advise — we manage your WSP submissions, DoL filings, SETA relationships, and verification prep on your behalf.

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Accredited Training

SETA-accredited Skills Development Provider delivering nationally recognised SAQA-registered qualifications.

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Client-First Approach

Tailored solutions built around your turnover, headcount, sector, and transformation goals — not a standard template.

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Value Through Partnership

Our services frequently pay for themselves through SETA grant recovery, Section 12H deductions, and ETI credits — often in year one.

What We Offer

Our Services

Comprehensive compliance and skills development solutions for South African businesses of every size and sector.

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B-BBEE Consulting, Advisory & Verification Preparation

Full scorecard strategy and verification-ready documentation — B-BBEE consulting and verification preparation as one integrated service.

  • Scorecard gap analysis and strategic planning
  • End-to-end verification preparation and documentation
  • Procurement spend optimisation
  • Enterprise and Supplier Development programme design
  • Ongoing compliance monitoring
  • Accredited verification agency liaison
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Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) & Annual Training Reports (ATR)

We prepare, compile, and submit your mandatory WSP and ATR to your SETA — recovering every rand of Skills Development Levy you are entitled to.

  • Training needs analysis and skills audit
  • WSP compilation and SETA submission
  • ATR documentation and reporting
  • Skills levy compliance management
  • Mandatory and discretionary grant applications
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Employment Equity Consulting

Full Employment Equity compliance — EE plan, committee facilitation, and DoL online submissions. Included at no additional cost when combined with our B-BBEE consulting and training services.

  • EE committee establishment and facilitation
  • Workforce demographic profiling
  • Employment Equity Plan (EEP) development
  • Department of Labour online submissions
  • Barrier analysis and policy review
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SETA Grant Applications

We manage the full SETA grant application cycle — mandatory and discretionary — ensuring you recover the maximum from your levy contributions.

  • Mandatory grant (20% SDL recovery)
  • Discretionary grant applications
  • Learnership and internship grant facilitation
  • SETA relationship and query management
  • Grant compliance and reporting
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Accredited Learnerships & Skills Programmes

SETA-accredited learnership delivery with full learner management, SAQA-registered qualifications, and built-in B-BBEE scorecard points for host employers.

  • FETC: Business Administration (NQF 4, SAQA 61595)
  • National Certificate: New Venture Creation (NQF 2, SAQA 49648)
  • Full learner recruitment and onboarding
  • Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) facilitation
  • SETA registration and certificate management
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YES Programme & Youth Employment

Youth Employment Service programme implementation — improving your B-BBEE level by 1–2 levels while providing quality 12-month work experience for unemployed youth.

  • YES Programme design and participant placement
  • 1–2 B-BBEE level upliftment strategy
  • Youth participant contracts and compliance
  • DTIC reporting and DoL compliance
  • ETI credit optimisation (up to R1,500/month per youth)
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Exclusive Client Benefits

More value when you bundle B-BBEE + Training

Clients using both our B-BBEE consulting and training services unlock a comprehensive benefits package at no additional charge.

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WSP & ATR Handled For You

We submit your Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report to your SETA on your behalf.

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SETA Grant Applications

Mandatory and discretionary grant applications managed from submission through to payment.

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Employment Equity — At No Extra Cost

Full EE consulting and Department of Labour reporting when you use B-BBEE + training together.

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Free Learner Recruitment

End-to-end recruitment of learners — with and without disabilities — at zero cost. Exclusively for active B-BBEE + training clients.

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Section 12H Tax Savings

Up to R60,000 per learner annually in tax deductions, plus a completion bonus — we prepare all supporting documentation.

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B-BBEE Scorecard Improvement

Accredited training directly grows your Skills Development priority element — up to 20 points on the Generic scorecard.

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Active Client Benefit

100% Free Learner Recruitment — With and Without Disabilities

For active clients using both our B-BBEE consulting and training services, we recruit and screen learners at absolutely no cost. This covers learners with and without disabilities, including all SETA registration, onboarding, and documentation.

✓Zero recruitment fees
✓Candidate screening included
✓SETA registration handled
✓Learners with disabilities
✓All paperwork managed
✓Exclusive to B-BBEE + training clients
Accredited Programmes

Qualifications We Offer

SAQA-registered qualifications delivered through our SETA-accredited Assessment Centre and Skills Development Provider status.

Qualification TitleNQF LevelSAQA IDDurationEntry Requirement
FETC: Business AdministrationNQF 46159512 monthsGrade 12 / NQF 3
National Certificate: New Venture CreationNQF 24964812 monthsGrade 10 / NQF 1
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FETC: Business Administration — NQF 4

A nationally recognised Further Education and Training Certificate covering business administration, office management, professional communication, and customer service.

  • Business communication and correspondence
  • Administration systems and office procedures
  • Customer service and stakeholder management
  • Financial records and basic accounting
  • Project coordination and planning support
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National Certificate: New Venture Creation — NQF 2

Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners — builds the practical skills to start, manage, and grow a business in the South African market.

  • Business planning fundamentals
  • Financial management for small businesses
  • Marketing and customer acquisition
  • Legal requirements for operating a business
  • Entrepreneurial risk management

Interested in enrolling learners?

Host employers earn Section 12H tax deductions (up to R60,000 per learner annually), B-BBEE skills development points, and SETA learnership grants. We manage free learner recruitment for qualifying clients.

B-BBEE Tools

B-BBEE Calculator & Affidavit Library

Estimate your B-BBEE compliance level and access 19 sector-specific sworn affidavit templates.

Scorecard Estimator

What is your B-BBEE level?

Enter your element scores below. For a certified assessment, contact Makhua Holdings.

Generic (>R50m)
QSE (R10m–R50m)
EME (<R10m)

Based on the Amended Codes of Good Practice (Gazette 42496, effective December 2019). Total available: 109 points (plus bonus points). Three priority elements marked ⭐ — failing 40% sub-minimum on any discounts your level by one.

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max 44
max 5
Estimated Level
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Total Points
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Procurement Recognition
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Amended Codes of Good Practice — Gazette 42496 (effective December 2019). Total: 100 points. QSEs with 100% Black ownership = Level 1 · 51%+ Black ownership = Level 2 automatically. Priority elements ⭐ require a 40% sub-minimum on Ownership plus at least one of Skills Development or ESD, or your level is discounted by one.

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max 15
max 25
max 30
max 5
Estimated Level
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Total Score
0
Procurement Recognition
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EMEs (annual turnover under R10m) receive automatic recognition based on Black ownership. A sworn affidavit replaces the full certificate.

Recognition Level
Level 4
Procurement Recognition
100%

Download your sector affidavit from the library below.

⚠️ Estimate only. Priority element sub-minimums may affect your final level. Contact us for a certified assessment.

Affidavit Templates

Sector-Specific B-BBEE Affidavits

View and download the correct sworn affidavit for your sector. Complete and sign before a Commissioner of Oaths.

Financial Incentives

Tax Incentives & Financial Benefits

South African law rewards businesses that invest in skills development and youth employment — often returning more than the cost of compliance.

The Numbers
R80k

Per learner Section 12H completion bonus

20%

Of SDL recoverable via mandatory grants

R1.5k

Monthly ETI credit per qualifying youth employee

Up to R80,000

Section 12H Learnership Allowance

Annual and completion tax deductions for every learner enrolled on a registered learnership agreement with an accredited provider.

  • R40,000/year per learner (no disability)
  • R60,000/year per learner (with disability)
  • Completion bonus: R40,000–R80,000 per learner
  • We prepare all SARS-compliant documentation
20% Back

SETA Mandatory Grant Recovery

Every employer paying the Skills Development Levy is entitled to claim back 20% of their annual SDL through timely WSP/ATR submission — plus discretionary grants for learnerships and bursaries.

  • Mandatory grant: 20% of annual SDL paid
  • Discretionary grants for training programmes
  • We manage all submissions and follow-ups
1–2 Levels

YES Programme B-BBEE Uplift

The Youth Employment Service programme improves your B-BBEE rating by 1–2 levels in exchange for 12-month quality work experiences for unemployed youth.

  • Automatic 1-level B-BBEE improvement on participation
  • 2-level uplift if additional conditions are met
  • Combined ETI credit: up to R1,500/month per youth
20 Points

Skills Development Scorecard Points

Skills Development is a priority element worth up to 20 points on the Generic B-BBEE scorecard. Missing the sub-minimum results in a one-level discount regardless of overall score.

  • 6% of payroll on Black employees' training = maximum points
  • Learnership enrolment for bonus points
  • Disability inclusion multipliers available
R1.5m Fine

Employment Equity — Avoid Non-Compliance

Fines for EE Act non-compliance reach R1.5 million or 2% of annual turnover (first offence) and up to 10% of annual turnover for repeat offenders.

  • EE consulting included free in our B-BBEE + training bundle
  • Full DoL reporting managed by our team
  • Proactive compliance eliminates fine exposure
R1,500/mo

Employment Tax Incentive (ETI)

Claim a monthly PAYE credit for qualifying youth employees aged 18–29 — without reducing their take-home pay.

  • Up to R1,500/month in Year 1 of employment
  • Up to R1,000/month in Year 2
  • Most effective when combined with the YES Programme

⚠️ Tax incentive values are based on current legislation. Actual benefits depend on your specific circumstances. Please consult a registered tax practitioner for formal tax advice.

Reach Us

Contact Details

Our team is based in Midrand, Gauteng, and serves clients across South Africa.

Get in Touch

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Contact Person
Dikeledi Letsebe
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Organisation
Makhua Holdings (Pty) Ltd
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Address
128 Richards Drive, Allandale Junction
Midrand, Gauteng, 1682
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B-BBEE Status
100% Black-Owned · Level 1 Contributor

Office Hours

Monday – Friday08:00 – 17:00
SaturdayBy appointment
Sunday & Public HolidaysClosed
Email ResponseWithin 1–2 business days

Makhua Holdings is a 100% Black South African-owned enterprise. Procurement spend with us contributes directly to your organisation's B-BBEE Supplier Development element at Level 1 recognition.

Work With Us

Service Enquiry

Tell us about your organisation's needs and a specialist will respond within 1–2 business days.

What We Can Help With

Let's discuss your compliance strategy

We serve businesses of every size across all sectors in South Africa. Our engagement typically starts with a structured paid discovery session — we assess your current position and identify every incentive and improvement opportunity available to your organisation.

  • B-BBEE Consulting, Advisory & Verification Preparation
  • Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) & ATR Submission
  • Employment Equity Consulting & DoL Reporting
  • SETA Grant Applications
  • Accredited Learnership & Skills Programmes
  • YES Programme Implementation
  • Section 12H Tax Allowance Support
  • Enterprise & Supplier Development
  • Free Learner Recruitment (qualifying clients)

Prefer to call?
Dikeledi Letsebe — 011 920 1318 / 075 118 1750
Email directly:
admin@makhuaholdings.co.za

⏱We respond within 1–2 business days
✅ Enquiry sent! Dikeledi Letsebe will respond within 1–2 business days.
Career Opportunities

Join Our Programmes

Explore learnership, internship, and YES Programme opportunities with Makhua Holdings. There are currently no open vacancies or available learnerships — please check back regularly for updates.

📎 All applications require a CV, certified copy of your ID, and copies of your qualifications. Please have these ready as PDF or image files before applying.
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No Open Vacancies or Learnerships at This Time

Thank you for your interest in joining Makhua Holdings. We currently have no open vacancies and no available learnership placements. We encourage you to check back regularly as new opportunities are posted here when they become available.

You are welcome to send a speculative application to admin@makhuaholdings.co.za and we will keep your details on file for future consideration.

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QCTO Accredited · 12 Months

Learnership Programme

FETC Business Administration (NQF 4) or New Venture Creation (NQF 2) — paid monthly stipend

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Duration
12 Months
Stipend
Monthly (host employer)
Requirement
Grade 12 / NQF 3 minimum
Age Range
18 – 35 years
✅ Eligibility: SA citizen · Grade 12 or relevant qualification · Aged 18–35 · Currently unemployed preferred · No prior learnership on the same qualification

Apply for a Learnership

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Upload your CVPDF, DOC or DOCX — max 5MB
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Upload ID documentPDF, JPG or PNG
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Upload certificatesPDF or image — multiple files allowed
♿ Disability Disclosure (Optional)
✅ Application received! We will review your documents and contact you within 5–7 business days.
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Graduate Programme · 6–12 Months

Internship Programme

Structured workplace experience in your field — professional mentorship and references upon completion

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Duration
6 – 12 Months
Stipend
Negotiated with host
Requirement
Diploma or Degree
Age Range
18 – 35 years
✅ Eligibility: SA citizen · Relevant diploma or degree · Aged 18–35 · Graduated within the past 3 years

Apply for an Internship

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Upload your CVPDF, DOC or DOCX — max 5MB
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Upload ID documentPDF, JPG or PNG
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Upload certificatesPDF or image — multiple files allowed
♿ Disability Disclosure (Optional)
✅ Application received! We will review your documents and contact you within 5–7 business days.
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Youth Employment Service · 12 Months

YES Programme

Quality work experience for unemployed youth — minimum wage stipend, digital skills training, career profile

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Duration
12 Months
Stipend
National minimum wage
Requirement
No formal requirement
Age Range
18 – 35 years
✅ Eligibility: SA citizen · Aged 18–35 · Currently unemployed · No prior YES Programme participation

Apply for the YES Programme

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Upload your CVPDF, DOC or DOCX — max 5MB
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Upload ID documentPDF, JPG or PNG
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Upload certificatesPDF or image — optional
♿ Disability Disclosure (Optional)
✅ YES Programme application received! We will review your documents and contact you within 5–7 business days.
Sales Agent Programme

Become a Makhua Holdings Sales Agent

Complete training, pass the assessment, and join our network. Two pathways based on your experience.

Intro
Services
Sales Skills
Assessment
Stage 1 of 4

Welcome to the Sales Agent Programme

Makhua Holdings (Pty) Ltd is a 100% Black South African-owned compliance consulting and training firm at 128 Richards Drive, Allandale Junction, Midrand, Gauteng. We specialise in B-BBEE consulting, skills development, employment equity, SETA grants, and accredited learnerships.

Contact: Dikeledi Letsebe  |  admin@makhuaholdings.co.za  |  011 920 1318 / 075 118 1750

Choose your pathway based on your sales experience:

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I Have Sales Experience

Skip the training and go directly to reading the services overview and signing the Sales Agent Agreement.

  • ✓Read services overview
  • ✓Sign agreement directly
  • ✓Details sent to Dikeledi
✓ Selected
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I Am New to Sales

Complete 3 training modules, write the 20-question assessment, and be shortlisted automatically if you score 60%+.

  • ✓3 training modules
  • ✓20-question exam
  • ✓ 60%+ = automatic shortlist
✓ Selected