Baobab Training and Development Institute (NPO no: 244-875)  is a training and development organisation(SDL no: N998122884, FP&M SETA) that draws its inspiration from the timeless African Baobab tree – a symbol of resilience, deep rootedness, sustainability, economic development, social innovation and a co-operative social ecosystem. We integrate these timeless values our work and outreach with clients.

As a community based, nonprofit organisation (NPO) promoting quality training and development programmes, Adult Basic Education and Training, and empowering communities, youth, co-operatives and SMME’s  with a variety of skills. As a registered NPO and public benefit organisation (PBO). The organisation operates mainly in the  Gauteng, Gauteng South, North West, Free State and other provinces , based on need.

Our training institute aims to:

• Skills ecosystem model that integrates various learning experiences , prior learning and upskills with timely, relevant skills programs for rapid on ramping into the workplace;
• Deliver quality community training and development
• Development relevant skills programs and courses;
• Integrated learning pathways and learning portfolios for success

• Working in a multicultural setting and with multidisciplinary teams
• Sustainable approach using Skills ecosystem approach and assisting learners with job sourcing;
• Promote gender equality concepts with an emphasis of women empowerment as well as people with disabilities;

• Shows initiative in their approach to process development and efficiency.
• Ability to quickly understand and implement new processes.
• Customer Relationship Management CRM
• Provide a support channel for students with an empathetic and reassuring approach.
• Ensure prompt and considered communications with all students via emails, telephone calls, online queries and scheduled online chat sessions.
• Meet our turn around time commitments on student queries.
• Ensure all communications work toward building and nurturing strong, life-long relationships between students and labour market
• A human centered approach geared towards social cohesion;
• Creative thinking;
• Mentorship and adult learning