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Established
2013

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).

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Our Services

  • icon Work-Place Planning and Learning (WPL)
  • icon Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF)
  • icon Human Resource Development Planning (Skills Plans)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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News & Events

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BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN

News Date: Monday 24 June 2024

The Human Resource Development Council is currently spearheading a donation campaign to support the national blood supply. The need for safe and sufficient blood and blood products is crucial for saving lives and improving health outcomes for patients in need.

ACTIVATION OF TRADE-UP NORTH MINING EXPO PANEL DISCUSSION

News Date: Monday 24 June 2024

The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), in collaboration with Soapbox Communications, is hosting a panel discussion on Women in STEM.Challenges, Opportunities and Support Systems That Can Be Put in Place to Encourage and Support Greater Participati

HRDC HOSTS THE BOTSWANA HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS FAIR AND CAREER CLINICS 2024

News Date: Monday 11 March 2024

The Human Resource Development Council and its partners will host the 2024 Edition of the Botswana Human Resource Development Skills (BHRDS) Fair and Career Clinics.

HRDC FACILITATES SKILLS TRANSFER PROJECT FOR YOUTH

News Date: Thursday 15 February 2024

HRDC is coordinating a pilot project on transferring Indigenous Knowledge and Skills from the Elderly to Youth. A Capacity-building workshop to transfer basket weaving skills targeting 20 Botswana citizen youth residing in Maun is ongoing.

Visit To Poetavango Arts Organisation And Kuru Art Project

News Date: Sunday 10 December 2023

In an effort to broaden the understanding as well as to identify the skills availability of the Creative Industries sector, HRDC recently visited Kuru Arts Project in D’Kar and Poetavango in Maun on the 5th and 6th December 2023.

APPRECIATION VISITS TO WORKPLACES

News Date: Thursday 23 November 2023

The HRDC Board Chairperson, Ms Choice Pitso, Chief Operations Officer Mr Meshack J.

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