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National Skills Fund Welcome to the official page of the National Skills (NSF).

The National Skills Fund (NSF) is a schedule 3A public entity within the purview of the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation and the Director-General of Higher Education and Training, the executive and accounting authorities of the fund, respectively.

03/09/2026

WATCH | President Ramaphosa visits Denel Training Academy in Kempton Park, Johannesburg

President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the Denel Training Academy in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, engaging with young people being equipped with technical skills for South Africa’s aviation and engineering sectors.

Through its investment in skills development, the National Skills Fund (NSF) is supporting 761 beneficiaries undertaking specialised technical training at Denel, including Aircraft Avionics, Aircraft Mechanics, Fitting, Structural Work, Electrical, Fitting and Turning, and Welding.

NSF Regional Director: Skills Development Implementation, Mr Raymond Masipa, shares more on the significance of the visit and the NSF’s role in supporting these skills development opportunities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa today conducted a walk-about at the Denel Technical Academy, where he engaged with apprentices...
02/09/2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa today conducted a walk-about at the Denel Technical Academy, where he engaged with apprentices undergoing specialised training in aviation and engineering.

The National Skills Fund (NSF) is supporting 761 beneficiaries currently enrolled in a range of technical programmes, including Aircraft Avionics, Aircraft Mechanic, Fitter, Structural Worker, Electrician, Fitter and Turner, and Welding.

The programme is providing young people with industry-relevant skills and practical training to prepare them for opportunities in South Africa’s aviation and engineering sectors.

Through investments in skills development, the NSF continues to support the development of a highly skilled citizenry and contribute to building the technical skills pipeline needed for South Africa’s future.

HERITAGE MONTH | Our roots tell our story. Our skills shape what comes next. This September, we celebrate the diversity,...
02/09/2026

HERITAGE MONTH | Our roots tell our story. Our skills shape what comes next. This September, we celebrate the diversity, talent and knowledge that continue to build South Africa.

31/08/2026

WATCH | “A qualification is necessary, but no longer sufficient.”

Hon. Walter Tebogo Letsie, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, delivered this powerful message at Parliament’s Youth Skills & Employment Colloquium and Innovation Expo today.

As the world of work changes, skills development must move beyond qualifications towards building practical, relevant and adaptable capabilities that translate into real employment and economic opportunities for young people.

The National Skills Fund (NSF) joined the conversation at Parliament, reinforcing the importance of connecting skills development to the needs of industry, emerging sectors and the economy of tomorrow.

WRAP-UP | YOUTH COLLOQUIUM & INNOVATION EXPOA day of ideas, innovation and important conversations about the future of S...
31/08/2026

WRAP-UP | YOUTH COLLOQUIUM & INNOVATION EXPO

A day of ideas, innovation and important conversations about the future of South Africa’s youth.

The National Skills Fund (NSF) participated in today’s Youth Colloquium and Innovation Expo at Parliament in Cape Town, where discussions placed the spotlight on strengthening the link between skills development, innovation and real economic opportunities for young people.

The message from the day was clear: South Africa’s skills development system must keep pace with a changing economy and ensure that investment in young people translates into meaningful opportunities.

For the NSF, the work continues — investing in skills, unlocking potential and helping build pathways from learning to opportunity.

31/08/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL SKILLS FUND TERMINATES FLYFOFA AVIATION CONTRACT, COMMITS TO RESCUING AFFECTED STUDENTS

Pretoria, Monday, 31 August 2026

The National Skills Fund (NSF) has formally terminated its Memorandum of Agreement with Flyfofa Aviation (Pty) Ltd due to persistent contractual non-compliance.

The NSF emphasises that the termination is an administrative action against the service provider and does not place any responsibility on the affected learners. The NSF’s immediate priority is to protect the interests of the students and ensure that they are supported through the process of continuing and completing their aviation training.

Read the full media statement and details of the the link below:

https://nsf.org.za/media-statement-national-skills-fund-terminates-flyfofa-aviation-contract-commits-to-rescuing-affected-students/

HAPPENING NOW | SKILLS THAT LEAD TO OPPORTUNITYThe National Skills Fund (NSF) is participating in the Youth Colloquium a...
31/08/2026

HAPPENING NOW | SKILLS THAT LEAD TO OPPORTUNITY

The National Skills Fund (NSF) is participating in the Youth Colloquium and Innovation Expo at Parliament in Cape Town today, where conversations are focused on building a skills development system that responds to the realities of young South Africans and a rapidly changing economy.

Addressing the Colloquium, Portfolio Committee Chairperson Hon. Tebogo Letsie emphasised the importance of ensuring that investment in skills development delivers measurable outcomes and prepares young people for the economy of the future.

For the NSF, this speaks directly to its mandate: investing in skills that create pathways from learning to opportunity, employment and sustainable livelihoods.

The Innovation Expo is also putting youth-led solutions in technology, green innovation, creative industries and community development in the spotlight.

Join us today as we go big at the Innovation Expo & Youth Colloquium!The National Skills Fund (NSF) is exhibiting today ...
31/08/2026

Join us today as we go big at the Innovation Expo & Youth Colloquium!

The National Skills Fund (NSF) is exhibiting today at the Innovation Expo & Youth Colloquium, taking place at the Good Hope Chamber, Parliament, Cape Town, under the theme:

“Youth Skills & Employment: Economic Growth, Innovation and Challenges Facing Young People.”

We are joining Parliament, government, industry, civil society, educators and young people to engage on the skills and employment challenges facing the youth, while exploring how digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovation can shape a future-ready workforce.

Visit the NSF exhibition stand, engage with our team and discover how skills development can unlock opportunities and contribute towards a more inclusive and innovative economy.

WOMEN’S MONTH WRAP-UP | As Women’s Month comes to a close, we celebrate the remarkable women who make a difference every...
31/08/2026

WOMEN’S MONTH WRAP-UP |

As Women’s Month comes to a close, we celebrate the remarkable women who make a difference every day at the National Skills Fund (NSF) Head Office, Ndinaye House, in Pretoria.

We see you. We value you. We celebrate you.



29/08/2026

WATCH | A WARM WELCOME FOR NGQUNGQUSHE CAMPUS

Acting AmaPondo King Daluxolo Sigcau welcomes the investment in the Ngqungqushe Campus of Ingwe TVET College, expressing his excitement at the opportunities the development brings to young people and the wider Lusikisiki community.

The campus represents more than new infrastructure, it is an investment in education, skills and the future of the region.

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