Through Skills, Enterprise, and Educational Empowerment in Burgersfort and surrounding communities
Accredited Programs
Corporate Collaboration
Long-term Impact
Strategic interventions that create lasting community impact
Practical, accredited training in construction, mining, agriculture, electrical work, and renewable energy to equip community members with industry-recognized qualifications.
Supporting rural schools with technical programs, teacher training, digital inclusion, and career guidance to break the cycle of poverty and unemployment.
Empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities through income-generating activities in sewing, agriculture, construction, and small business development.
Partnering with mining companies on CSI, SLP, and ESD initiatives to ensure sustainable community development and local economic participation.
The Mantlako Tees Foundation is the dedicated Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) arm of the strategic TEES-Mantlako Joint Venture. This JV, formed between Mantlako Trading and Try Easy Electrical Solutions (TEES), comprises two Level 1 BBBEE companies.
The Foundation leverages the technical and industry expertise of its partners, combined with local knowledge and strong community relationships to create sustainable socio-economic opportunities.
Geographic Focus: The Mantlako TEES Foundation is committed to driving skills development, digital inclusion, and SMME empowerment primarily within Burgersfort and its surrounding communities. Our foremost priority is to uplift rural areas such as Burgersfort, Driekop, Ga-Mapodile, Garatouw, Ga-Mashamothane, Ga-Mampuru, and neighbouring villages. These regions are rich in potential but constrained by high unemployment, limited access to accredited training, and underdeveloped infrastructure. Our programs contribute to sustainable socio-economic impact in the Sekhukhune District and beyond.
To be a leading catalyst for socio-economic transformation, building a resilient, self-sufficient, and digitally inclusive future for youth and community members in the Burgersfort region.
To provide comprehensive, accredited training funded by SETAs, facilitate enterprise creation, and integrate educational support to equip unemployed youth and community members with the accredited skills necessary for sustainable livelihoods and economic participation at no cost to the candidates.
We implement practical, community-driven solutions that empower youth, women, and persons with disabilities through access to skills, enterprise, and digital opportunities.
SETA-funded, recognized qualifications in high-demand fields.
Apprenticeship programs and support for aspiring artisans.
Bringing training directly to rural villages.
For learners in Grades 8-12 to develop practical skills aligned with real job opportunities in mining, engineering, agriculture, and digital fields.
Capacity building for education professionals, especially in under-resourced rural schools.
Reviving underused school facilities and converting them into learning centres.
Exposing learners to real career pathways and opportunities.
Training rural women and youth in garment production.
Food security and income generation through agriculture.
Building community infrastructure and individual skills.
Collaborating with mining companies for community development.
Helping local businesses become mining suppliers.
Comprehensive assessment and development services.
The Mantlako Tees Foundation drives measurable impact by empowering communities and building a skilled local workforce ready for industry placement.
Supporting sustainable development in mining communities through CSI, SLP, and ESD initiatives that ensure mining activities contribute to long-term community development, especially for rural communities surrounding Burgersfort, Driekop, Steelpoort, and other mining zones in the Sekhukhune District.
Ensuring that even after mines close or reduce operations, communities remain economically active, skilled, and independent through developing community-owned enterprises and cooperatives in Agriculture, Construction, and Manufacturing, training youth in renewable energy projects, and establishing rural digital hubs.
Assisting small businesses in becoming suppliers and improving their standing within the mining value chain through comprehensive support programs including business registration, equipment support, mentorship, and MSME diagnostic studies.
To expand our reach and sustain our high-impact programmes, the Mantlako Tees Foundation requires the support of corporate partners, government entities, and individuals.
Your contribution helps us create eco-friendly workshops and turn unused spaces into accredited training and digital hubs. We welcome partnerships in the following areas:
Provision of essential tools and equipment such as welding machines, grinders, sewing machines, PPE manufacturing tools, and small delivery vehicles through grants or funding partnerships.
Donation of refurbished computers, Wi-Fi routers, and support for converting unused municipal buildings or classrooms into digital training hubs.
Support for mobile skills training units that bring training directly to rural villages, including mobile solar & electrical units, construction units, sewing & manufacturing units, and agriculture units.
Financial support for accredited training programs, community infrastructure projects, and sustainable enterprise development initiatives.
info@mantlakotees.co.za
+27 76 569 6044
+27 (72) 263-1524
Stand No 618, Garagopola Village, Driekop, Limpopo
www.mantlakotees.co.za
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