EXTENSION OF 2019/20 TRAINING PERIOD DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

PUBLIC NOTICE

EXTENSION OF 2019/20 TRAINING PERIOD DUE TO COVID -19 PANDEMIC

The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) advises eligible Employers that in response to the restrictions put forward to prevent the spread of COVID -19 pandemic, the following interventions have been put in place:

1. Reimbursement of Trainings

Trainings eligible for reimbursement from the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) that were scheduled for the month of March 2020, nevertheless cancelled due to the COVID - 19 pandemic can be rescheduled to a later date.

2. Affected Levy Payers/Companies

The affected Employers are advised to submit the list of affected Programmes, their estimated cost, initial scheduled dates and pre-approval letters where applicable on or before 30 June 2020.

3. Guidance on Trainings Amidst the COVID – 19 Pandemic

In circumstances where training is urgent, eligible Employers are advised to plan and conduct the said training in consideration of the relevant precautionary measures intended to curb the spread of the COVID – 19 and in compliance with the BQA regulatory requirements.

4. Deadline for Submission of Reimbursements for Training

The deadline for submission of claims for trainings in respect of the financial year 2019/20 has therefore been extended to 30^th November 2020.

5. Suspension of Training Levy Collections

Eligible Employers are kindly advised that, HRDC will in due course provide guidance regarding the possibility of reimbursement for trainings that will be undertaken during the period of the suspension of the Training Levy.

6. Refunds of the Training Levy

Levy Payers who may have paid the Training Levy during the period of suspension are eligible for refund and may contact HRDC for further guidance.

7. Submission of Work Skills Training Plans

​ Employers eligible to claim from the HRDF are required to submit Work Skills Training Plans (WSTP) for the Financial Year 2020/21. Kindly submit them to dkokorwe@hrdc.org.bw

For more information on the claims process and other matter relating to the HRDF, contact HRDC at:

HRDC Contact Center Direct line: +267 316 2169

HRDC Contact Center Extensions: +267 364 6361/67/73/6293

Email: hrdfclaims@hrdc.org.bw