About the HRDC
The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) was established by the HRDC Act No 17 of 2013 which became effective on the 8th November, 2013. In a supervisory capacity and acting as Government’s advisor on human resource development, the HRDC provides a platform for the Public Sector, Private Sector and Civil Society to act in concert to drive the National Human Resource Development Strategy (NHRDS).
Specifically, HRDC coordinates efforts by all parties to study Botswana’s education and skills development mechanism, assesses its impact on national priorities, identifies barriers to effective delivery of the NHRDS and mutually agrees on targeted solutions that should be implemented in the short, medium and long term in alignment with the strategic intent (as pronounced in the NHRDS).
Our Services
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Work-Place Planning and Learning (WPL)
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Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF)
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Human Resource Development Planning (Skills Plans)
Work-Place Planning and Learning (WPL)
Work-Place Planning and Learning (WPL)
The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) has a responsibility to advice on the Management and Planning of Workplace Learning and reimbursement of employers through the Human Resource Development Fund.
Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF)
Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF)
The Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) is a training fund that has been established for skills development in the country. It is operated through a levy grant system in which companies pay a training levy into the Fund. The levy payers (employers) train their citizen employees and are reimbursed for costs they incurred for training.
Human Resource Development Planning (Skills Plans)
Human Resource Development Planning (Skills Plans)
Workplace learning means structured skills training and development strategies that are provided at the workplace. These may include but not limited to; apprenticeship, learnership, traineeship and internship.
HRDC Mandate
HRDC Objectives:
- Provide policy advice on all matters of the National Human Resource Development
- Co-ordinate and promote the implementation of the National Human Resource Development Strategy.
- Prepare the National Human Resource Development Plans; and
- Plan and advice on tertiary education financing and workplace learning.
HRDC Partners with Barloworld to Tackle Skills Gaps and Youth Unemployment
Gaborone, Botswana - The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) has taken a bold step in redefining corporate partnerships for national development through a full facility tour of the newly launched Barloworld Equipment Centre in Phakalane.
Local Manufacturing Summit 2025
The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) participated at the Local Manufacturing Summit held on the 1st and 2nd September, 2025 at Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC).
HRDC Hosts the Labour Market Information System (LMIS) Workshop
The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) is hosting the Labour Market Information System (LMIS) Reporting Workshop on the 27th and 28thAugust, 2025 at Travel Lodge, Gaborone.
Botswana Consumer Fair 2025
The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) is proud to participate at the 2025 Botswana Consumer Fair, held from the 25th – 31st August at Fairgrounds Holdings in Gaborone.
HRDC Claims Victory at BDF Half Marathon
On 17th August 2025, the Botswana Defence Force Athletics Club (BDF AC) hosted its Annual Half Marathon at the Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB) Recreation Grounds in Mogoditshane.
Youth Employability Training Tour
HRDC alongside the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs are in Hukuntsi from 18th - 20th August, 2025, taking part in the Youth Employability Training Tour.
