The Directorate of Industrial and Vocational Training (DIVT) is a department in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, established by The Industrial and Vocational Training Act No 16 of 1982. The Department is responsible for the administration of industrial on-the-job skills training/ development and competence assessment for the skilled labor force.
This Department is composed of the following units:

  • Trade Testing

    The Unit is based at the Directorate of Industrial and Vocational Training (DIVT), tasked with competence skills assessment which measures the vocational ability and skills level of employable persons and entrepreneurs in different sectors of industry.
    There are currently three (3) levels of Trade Tests in respect of each trade or occupation namely:
    1. Grades One - highly skilled
    2. Grades Two - skilled
    3. Grades Three - semi-skilled workers respectively

  • Apprenticeship

    This Unit is responsible for the administration of Work-Based Learning. It is designed to promote Industrial Training in the country by ensuring that all apprentices/trainees in the designated trades covered by the scheme receive adequate training.
Vision Statement
“To be a highly competitive and reputable entity that promotes quality and relevant skills development globally.”
Mission
“To create an environment for skills development that is aligned to regional and global standards to enhance economic growth.”
Values
The Values that will drive the future of DIVT shall be:
  • Professionalism - upholding high standards of proficiency when executing the mandate for the DIVT;
  • Transparency - to follow and strictly adhere to, clear, obvious standard procedures and systems in the process of delivering all the DIVT services;
  • Accountability - acknowledging and assuming responsibility for actions, services, decisions and policies;
  • Innovation - pursuing new creative ideas that have the potential to change the Directorate;
  • Equity – commitment to promoting fairness, human dignity and justice in all Directorate programmes;
  • Teamwork - to work as a unified team for the betterment of continuous quality service delivery; and
  • Integrity - acting with honesty and honour without compromising the truth