With over 500,000 learners entering South Africa’s skills development pipeline each year, training providers face growing pressure to scale their operations — without sacrificing quality, compliance, or sanity. For providers under SETA and QCTO oversight, the real challenge isn’t just delivering learning — it’s managing the mountain of evidence, attendance, and reporting that comes with…
In a world of compliance deadlines, paperwork overload, and learner tracking chaos, training providers need more than a system — they need a solution that brings clarity, control, and peace of mind. That’s exactly what CloudPOE delivers. Whether you’re running a small accredited academy or a large enterprise program under SETA or QCTO, here’s how…
In the world of skills development and occupational training, the Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) has long been a cornerstone of learner assessment. For decades, training providers, assessors, and learners have compiled thick files filled with printed assignments, workplace checklists, and attendance records. But in 2025, this paper-based model is no longer fit for purpose. Why…
In South Africa’s evolving skills landscape, the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) play a critical role in shaping workforce readiness. Yet, many SETAs — and the training providers they support — still rely on outdated manual systems, from paper-based PoEs to Excel-driven learner records. With the introduction of QCTO-aligned occupational qualifications, the need for…
As the training and skills development environment in South Africa continues to evolve, merSETA-funded providers and candidates must stay informed about the reporting requirements tied to both SAQA and QCTO qualifications. These frameworks carry distinct processes, responsibilities, and documentation standards — and failing to comply can lead to delays in certification, audit failures, or even…
The transition from SAQA to QCTO qualifications is well underway, and for merSETA-funded training providers, now is the time to prepare, adapt, and lead. As South Africa moves toward a streamlined occupational qualifications framework, training institutions must understand how to upgrade their current SAQA qualifications and align with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations…
The transition from SAQA to QCTO qualifications is well underway, and for merSETA-funded training providers, now is the time to prepare, adapt, and lead. As South Africa moves toward a streamlined occupational qualifications framework, training institutions must understand how to upgrade their current SAQA qualifications and align with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations…
As the training and skills development environment in South Africa continues to evolve, merSETA-funded providers and candidates must stay informed about the reporting requirements tied to both SAQA and QCTO qualifications. These frameworks carry distinct processes, responsibilities, and documentation standards — and failing to comply can lead to delays in certification, audit failures, or even…
As South Africa’s training and development landscape transitions fully from SAQA to QCTO qualifications, compliance expectations are evolving — especially when it comes to the Portfolio of Evidence (PoE). For training providers, facilitators, and assessors, understanding QCTO’s PoE requirements is crucial for continued accreditation and learner success. What Is a Portfolio of Evidence? A Portfolio…
As South Africa transitions fully from SAQA to QCTO, training providers must align their practices with the new compliance standards. One critical area is how a learner’s Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) is compiled, stored, and submitted. The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) has introduced structured, outcome-based expectations for PoEs — and if you’re…