You’ve Got the Theory. Now Get the Proof & the Free Calculator.

See how leading corporates turned compliance into competitive advantage.

Download the Case Study Pack and the Strategic Business Case Calculator.

Use them with your outputs to secure executive buy-in and plan implementation.

  • Real results from national rollouts and high-impact programmes
  • Executive one-pager to align sponsors fast
  • Implementation checklist to start within one week
Skills Spend ROI Calculator overview

From Compliance Spend to Competitive Advantage

Turn calculator outputs into a business case that wins executive buy-in and launches without audit risk.

Most teams treat skills development as an expense. This toolkit reframes it as an investment that delivers ROI, protects B-BBEE points, and strengthens your workforce pipeline.

By combining the calculator with case studies and rollout plans, you’ll move beyond theory — giving finance, HR, and executives the clarity to act with confidence.

📈Justify

Produce numbers that make immediate sense to CFOs and boards.

Show how a reallocation of spend keeps full B-BBEE points while reducing costs.

Back every proposal with ROI projections executives trust.

🧭Design

Model budget mixes that balance compliance, retention, and staff development.

Choose the right blend of employed learnerships to unlock both points and people growth.

Avoid over-engineering by following clear, CFO-ready templates.

Deliver

Follow simple, step-by-step actions to launch within weeks, not months.

Get audit-ready compliance packs that prevent last-minute admin stress.

Know exactly who to brief, what to collect, and when to act.

What’s Inside the Calculator Toolkit

Six components that make compliance measurable, practical, and board-ready

Use these tools together to build a CFO-friendly business case that proves ROI, protects points, and makes implementation straightforward.

Inputs

Inputs

Capture payroll %, headcount %, and learning mix in minutes.

Establish a clear baseline for accurate scenario planning.

Points Planner

Points Planner

Run scenarios that protect 100% of your B-BBEE points within budget.

Adjust headcount or spend inputs and instantly see compliance outcomes.

Eliminate guesswork — know the exact spend-to-points ratio.

ROI Summary

ROI Summary

Quantify retention uplift and productivity gains linked to training.

See how skills spend contributes to leadership pipeline development.

Get a concise ROI snapshot that executives can scan in seconds.

Scenario Compare

Scenario Compare

Compare ‘what you’re paying’ versus ‘what you should be paying’ side-by-side.

Spot overspend areas instantly and reallocate budgets to employees.

Use comparisons as persuasive evidence in boardroom conversations.

Skills Spend Calculator

Built for CFOs, HR and L&D Teams Who Need Proof of ROI

Designed by SA Business School to turn compliance-driven spend into measurable business value.

Many teams struggle to justify training budgets and translate B-BBEE skills spend into real outcomes.

This calculator models scenarios that maximise points and business impact, then outputs CFO-ready summaries you can share with executives.

It reflects what works in the field: employed learnerships, practical budget design, and simple compliance workflows.

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Learner completion rate
96%
Client renewal rate
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