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Digital skills, talent and technology programmes for leading enterprises, government institutions and global technology partners, in their own words.

Microsoft
SARS
Sanlam
FirstRand
PPS
Naspers
Deloitte
Altron
Mimecast
Ogilvy
“The success of the training interventions has led Microsoft to consider Deviare a strategic partner for Skills Development in South Africa.”

Thakhani Tshivhase, B-BBEE Lead, Microsoft South Africa. Reference letter, February 2021.

220Azure, 5 provinces
160Cybersecurity, 4 provinces
125Software development
40AI and deep learning
MICT SETA confirms that Deviare implemented its funded 4IR Skills Programme in data science, coding, artificial intelligence, advanced robotics and cloud computing.

Mokhulu Matshika, Learning Programmes Manager, MICT SETA. Confirmation letter, January 2026.

1,000learners
54IR domains
2019 to 2020April 2019 to June 2020

Liquid Intelligent Technologies

“Liquid Intelligent Technologies regards Deviare as a capable, reliable, and high-performing implementation partner and would confidently recommend them for similar youth development, digital skills, entrepreneurship, and SED programmes.”

Nkateko Mdluli, ESD and CSI Specialist. Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme, December 2025. Overall assessment: Excellent.

100%completion
40certifications from 20 learners
0%terminations

Eastern Cape Development Corporation

“Based on their performance, Deviare (Pty) Ltd is rated OUTSTANDING. They have proven capacity to design, manage, and deliver complex, multi-stakeholder youth skills and employment programmes.”

Acting Chief Executive Officer, ECDC. Digital Skills Development and Placement Programme, contracted by Microsoft, February 2024 to July 2025. February 2026.

80learners recruited and onboarded
89%completion
12employers onboarded
100%SETA compliance
“We have no doubt that Deviare’s unique approach to digital transformation will add value to any organization.”

Andile Kungwayo, Diversity and Transformation Manager, Mimecast South Africa. November 2023.

Preferred partner for digital reskilling, extended to a nine-month virtual internship for young people with disabilities: CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ and Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, a virtual global apprenticeship with tech start-ups, and work readiness coaching.

61applications from six provinces
12interns contracted
9months, fully virtual

Public Investment Corporation

A cloud, business analysis and software development brief moved from request to deployed talent in 48 hours.

Deviare talent works inside PIC’s technology teams, including Youth Campus alumni such as Diana, a Graduate Software Engineer since June 2025.

48 hrsbrief to deployed
Sasol 4IR Bridge to Work participants with the Deviare team
4IR Bridge to Work participants at Sasol, October 2023.

Sasol

4IR Bridge to Work across three sites

Implementing partner in Secunda, Sasolburg and Witbank, building capability in software development, artificial intelligence, drone piloting and robotics. After the training phase, Sasol added two more cohorts of 30.

“Deviare has successfully responded to Sasol’s unique requirements and is innovating towards a sustainable and impactful program.”

Nkele A Mokgothu, Portfolio Manager Skills Acquisition, Sasol South Africa. November 2023.

Skills FactoryEnergy

More programme proof

SENTECH Academy

An academy and learning platform supporting SENTECH’s HR strategic consolidation.

North West Provincial Government

Provincial reskilling and youth programmes delivered with public sector partners.