Umtha is 100% Black Women owned enterprise Umtha Developments (Pty) Ltd is a professional Education Training and Development Practices company offering high quality and sustainable skills development and mentoring solutions in Southern Africa. Umtha has a sterling track record in managing learnerships, development of training programmes, Skills Needs Research and Analysis and the provision of skills training and development programmes to both public and private sector clients. Umtha was established in 2013 by visionary Zuki Busakwe a renowned player in the Education, Training and Development Practice. The experiences of the visionary in various sectors have added immense value to the services offerings we now provide to the market.

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Our Story

Umtha Developments is a South African-based skills development organization dedicated to uplifting individuals through accredited training and sustainable development initiatives. Founded with a vision to transform lives, we believe that education and empowerment are the keys to lasting change.

Over the years, we’ve trained hundreds of learners across multiple sectors—from environmental practice and furniture making to beauty technology and customer service.

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To provide high-quality, accredited training and development services that equip individuals with practical skills, empowering them to thrive in the workforce and their communities.

Our Vision

To be a leading force in skills development, recognized for creating opportunities, closing skills gaps, and inspiring lifelong learning in South Africa.

Our Values

Integrity

We conduct our work with honesty and transparency.

Excellence

We strive to deliver training that meets the highest standards.

Community

We believe in the power of local impact through community-driven solutions.

Empowerment

We empower individuals to become self-sufficient and confident.

The Secret of Our Success

The employees and associates of Umtha have more than 30 years of combined experience working with SMME businesses at various stages of their development.

Business Types

We support businesses from pre-startup to expansion stage, from one-man enterprises to large companies with international markets.

Training Scope

We offer skills training and development programmes to both public and private sector clients.

Owner-Run Business

Umtha draws from the personal experience of its founder, who runs successful businesses. This experience motivates and empowers the SMMEs we train.

Our Commitment

We are deeply committed to the upliftment of individuals, organizations, and the broader community.

Our Clients

We proudly serve both public and private sector clients, including:

Leap Entrepreneurial Development
Hymaqua Driving Academy
Bakho Skills
ETDP Seta
Joe Gqabi District Municipality
Elundini Local Municipality
TETA
Services Seta
SEED International
AgriSeta
SEDA
Ichtus Training Institute
Better Best College
Phambili Training and Development
ESKOM SA (Eastern Cape)

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