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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
Mindset: Growth vs survival mindset
02
Values: Ownership and accountability
03
Work Ethic: Why we work
04
Professionalism: 12 characteristics of a professional
05
Health & Safety: Compliance and responsibility
06
Communication: Understanding culture and personalities
07
Emotional Intelligence: Social skills
08
Conflict Resolution: Practical tools for facing workplace challenges
09
Kaizen: Introduction to lean manufacturing
Manufacturing Specific

Kaizen Curriculum

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

01
The 3M's: Muda (Waste) / Muri (Overburden) / Mura (Unevenness)
02
The 5S Methodology: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
03
TQM: Total Quality Management
04
JIT: Just in Time Manufacturing
05
TPM: Total Productive Maintenance
06
PQCDSM: The PQCDSM Methodology
07
PDCA Cycle: Plan, Do, Check, Act
08
Measuring Performance: Tracking what matters
09
Kaizen & ISO: Standards 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
Sicelo Bani
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.