Author: Mamagohla Tsebe

Date: 22 January 2026To Whom It May Concern,RE: Reference for Southern Africa Youth Project as Accredited Union Training Provider

I am writing to provide a strong recommendation for the Southern Africa Youth Project (SAYP)in relation to their application as a training provider for shop stewards in the Health and Social Development sector.

In my role as Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer at Neftaly, I have partnered with SAYP on multiple initiatives aimed at enhancing workforce skills, strengthening trade union capacity, and promoting workplace health and safety. SAYP has proven expertise in coordinating national training programmes, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with all statutory and quality assurance requirements.

Their ability to develop and deliver structured training curricula on occupational health and safety, risk profiling, and legal compliance has had a measurable impact on union representatives and the workplaces they serve. SAYP is both reliable and innovative, offering practical solutions to complex OHS challenges while maintaining high standards of reporting and certification.

I have no hesitation in recommending SAYP as a professional, competent, and accredited training provider capable of successfully delivering the HWSETA training programme.

For further inquiries, please contact me at 072 617 4636.

Sincerely,

Nancy Mdaka Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer

Neftaly

Date: 22 January 2026To Whom It May Concern,RE: Reference for Southern Africa Youth Project – Union Training ProgrammesIt is with great enthusiasm that I recommend the Southern Africa Youth Project (SAYP) as a training provider for shop stewards operating in the Health and Social Development sector.

As the Centre Manager of the Diepsloot Youth Project, I have collaborated with SAYP in delivering multiple skills development and occupational health awareness programmes. Their team exhibits exceptional professionalism, flexibility, and attention to detail in the planning and delivery of training. They are particularly adept at addressing multi-faceted workplace health and safety challenges, including biological, physical, and psychosocial hazards faced by healthcare workers.

SAYP has consistently demonstrated the ability to coordinate training logistics efficiently, manage participant engagement, and comply with all reporting and certification requirements. Their programmes are impactful, equipping participants with the necessary knowledge and tools to represent employees effectively and enhance workplace safety.

I strongly endorse SAYP’s capability to implement the HWSETA OHS training programme and have no doubt they will deliver a high-quality, compliant, and measurable training experience.

For additional information, I am available at 011 071 1903.

Warm regards,

Linah Ralepelle

Centre Manager

Diepsloot Youth Project

Date: 22 January 2026
To Whom It May Concern,
RE: Reference for Southern Africa Youth Project as a Union Training Provider
I am pleased to provide this reference for the Southern Africa Youth Project (SAYP) in support of
their application as a training provider for shop stewards within the Health and Social Development sector.

I have worked closely with SAYP over the past three years in various community development
initiatives, and I have consistently observed their commitment to capacity building, particularly
among youth and worker representatives. Their approach to training is professional, structured, and
tailored to address complex workplace challenges, including occupational health and safety (OHS) concerns.

SAYP has demonstrated strong project management skills, coordinating multi-stakeholder
engagements, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and providing timely reporting on
program outcomes. Their trainers are highly experienced in labour relations, union representation,
and workplace safety, ensuring that participants receive both theoretical knowledge and practical
skills applicable in their roles as shop stewards.

Based on my experience, I confidently recommend SAYP as a qualified training provider capable of
delivering a robust, compliant, and impactful OHS skills programme for HWSETA.

Should you require further information, I can be contacted at 073 478 9071.

Sincerely,

Pamela Chauke
Community Development Practitioner
Gauteng Department of Social Development