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WorkSmart

Excellence Today. Opportunity Tomorrow.

WorkSmart is a foundational employment training programme that equips people with the workplace skills, mindset, and confidence to show up, contribute, and grow — from day one on the job.

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23%
Higher productivity in employees with life skills training
37%
Lower absenteeism compared to untrained peers
32.1%
Unemployment rate — the gap WorkSmart helps close

The skills gap
is costing you.

Many people entering the workforce have the willingness but not the foundational workplace skills. The result? Poor time management, high absenteeism, weak communication, and teams that underperform despite good intent.

WorkSmart bridges this gap — giving entry-level workers the mindset, habits, and skills to show up differently, from day one.

Poor time management — missed deadlines, wasted hours
High absenteeism — disrupts production and teamwork
Weak communication — misunderstandings lead to rework
Workplace conflict — lowers morale and slows progress
Low engagement — employees do the bare minimum
Poor problem-solving — small issues escalate into delays

Two powerful programmes

WorkSmart runs two core curricula — one for every employee entering the workforce, one for teams operating in manufacturing and production environments.

All Entry-Level Workers

Work Readiness Curriculum

Nine foundational modules that build the mindset and habits every worker needs before anything else.

01
MindsetGrowth vs survival mindset
02
ValuesOwnership and accountability
03
Work EthicWhy we work
04
Professionalism12 characteristics of a professional
05
Health & SafetyCompliance and responsibility
06
CommunicationUnderstanding culture and personalities
07
Emotional IntelligenceSocial skills
08
Conflict ResolutionPractical tools for facing workplace challenges
09
KaizenIntroduction to lean manufacturing
Manufacturing Specific

Kaizen Curriculum

Nine modules that bring lean manufacturing principles to your floor — less waste, more output.

01
The 3M'sMuda (Waste) / Muri (Overburden) / Mura (Unevenness)
02
The 5S MethodologySort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
03
TQMTotal Quality Management
04
JITJust in Time Manufacturing
05
TPMTotal Productive Maintenance
06
PQCDSMThe PQCDSM Methodology
07
PDCA CyclePlan, Do, Check, Act
08
Measuring PerformanceTracking what matters
09
Kaizen & ISOStandards and continuous improvement

What our clients say

The difference they are making to colleagues' thinking patterns and the building of their self-identity is having a significant and permanent impact in their lives. This translates into a better and more mature working environment which leads to higher productivity and work satisfaction.
Andre Haasbroek
Chief Operating Officer
in2food
Multiply Training truly brings out the best in our people. Their passion, energy, and personal approach have inspired our factory teams to grow in confidence and skill. We're proud to have partners who care as much about our people as we do.
Steyn Laubscher
Director
IMSSA
It is with much enthusiasm that I am writing to recommend the services of Multiply Training. We have had the pleasure of engaging with them as they conducted our Work Readiness program.
HR — Learning & Development
Woodlands Dairy
SB
Lead Trainer

Sicelo Bani

Sicelo is a passionate trainer with a strong background in youth development, community leadership, and team empowerment. With over a decade of experience guiding young people through mentorship, skills training, and personal growth programs, he brings energy, discipline, and purpose into every learning environment. Beyond his community work, Sicelo has gained diverse experience in hospitality, technical support, logistics, and operations management — giving him a well-rounded perspective on both people and business.

Ready to bring
WorkSmart to your team?

Tell us about your team and where you need the most impact. We'll show you what a WorkSmart engagement looks like.

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