South African Non-Profit Organisation

Empowering Communities. Uplifting Youth. Building Hope.

ICEBOLENTSHA Foundation is a South African Non-Profit Organisation dedicated to supporting underprivileged children, empowering communities through skills development, and promoting unity through diversity.

Founded 26 March 2024

Who We Are

ICEBOLENTSHA Foundation NPC is a registered South African Non-Profit Organisation founded to create meaningful social impact by supporting disadvantaged communities through education, empowerment, skills development, and community upliftment initiatives.

We work hand in hand with families, schools and local partners across KwaZulu-Natal, guided by the belief that every young person deserves the chance to rise.

Mission

To support vulnerable communities through educational support, skills development, youth empowerment, and social upliftment programmes while promoting unity, inclusivity, and Ubuntu in South Africa.

Vision

To build a united, empowered, and self-sustaining society where every individual has access to opportunities regardless of their background.

Programmes

What we run

From school essentials to accredited qualifications — support that meets people where they are and takes them further.

Educational Support

Foundational needs
School uniforms School shoes School stationery School fee assistance

Skills Development

Practical training
Agricultural Skills Training Home-Based Caregiver Training HIV/AIDS Counselling Sewing Classes Healthcare Courses Carpentry Training Computer Lessons Computer Skills Warehouse Distribution Clerk Construction Site Clerk Intro to Office Admin & Management

Accredited Occupational Programmes

QCTO / NQF-registered qualifications
NQF
05

Social Auxiliary Worker

SAQA ID 98890
12 Months

Social Auxiliary Workers assist registered Social Workers in delivering developmental social welfare services to individuals, families, groups and communities — providing basic counselling, group facilitation, and community development support under supervision.

A Qualified Learner Will Be Able To
  • Provide basic counselling and support to individuals and families facing socio-economic challenges.
  • Facilitate educational and support group programmes towards developmental goals.
  • Facilitate participatory community development to address common socio-economic needs.
  • Collect and collate data to inform social services interventions.
Accreditation
QCTO
NQF Level
Level 5 · 129 Credits
Duration
12 months
Entry
NQF Level 4 / Matric
NQF
02

Home Based Personal Care Assistant

SAQA ID 104779
6–10 Months

Home Based Personal Care Assistants provide basic physical and emotional support to patients and their families or household members within a home-based care environment, working under the direct supervision of a professional supervisor.

A Qualified Learner Will Be Able To
  • Identify and report on the needs of patients and family/household members on an ongoing basis.
  • Implement delegated components of a patient's care plan.
  • Capacitate patients and household members in basic practical care skills.
Accreditation
QCTO
NQF Level
Level 2 · 68 Credits
Duration
6–10 months
Entry
Grade 9 / ABET Level 4
NQF
03

Home Based Personal Care Worker

HBPCW-01 · SAQA ID 104792
2 Years

Home Based Carers provide supervised care and support to patients and their immediate families/household members in the home and appropriate community-based settings, promoting and restoring a person's maximum level of comfort, function and health — including care towards a dignified death.

A Qualified Learner Will Be Able To
  • Assess, plan and provide holistic (physical, spiritual, emotional and social) care and support for patients and household members.
  • Capacitate patients and household/family members as participants in the patient care team.
  • Make appropriate referrals in order to facilitate a continuum of care.
  • Maintain records and reports regarding care and support provided.
Course code
HBPCW-01
Accreditation
QCTO
NQF Level
Level 3 · 135 Credits
Entry
NQF Level 1 with Mathematics
NQF
03

Health Promotion Officer

HEAPRO-01 · SAQA ID 94597
2 Years

Community health workers act as a bridge between vulnerable populations and the providers of professional health, community and social services — carrying out basic health screening, health education, and referrals, and supporting people in navigating the health and social services system.

A Qualified Learner Will Be Able To
  • Conduct community, household and individual health assessments and facilitate access to appropriate health services.
  • Promote the health of households and individuals within those households.
  • Provide limited, simple health interventions in a household (basic first aid, oral rehydration, and other basic interventions).
  • Provide psychosocial support, including treatment defaulter tracing and adherence support.
Course code
HEAPRO-01
Accreditation
QCTO
NQF Level
Level 3 · 163 Credits
Entry
NQF Level 1 (Maths & Communication)

SAQA IDs, NQF levels and credits shown are drawn from the national qualification register. Course codes, exact durations and entry requirements should be confirmed with our programme coordinator — full curriculum detail for all four qualifications is available in the downloadable fact sheet.

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Partners & Supporters

Working alongside

Government affiliation, stakeholders and future collaborations that make our programmes possible.

Department of Social Development — Republic of South Africa
Community Stakeholders
Donors & Sponsors
Corporate Social Investment Partners
NGO & Government Collaborations
Branches

Where to find us

Three branches serving communities across the KwaZulu-Natal south coast.

Head Office

Isipingo

17 Jadwart, Isipingo, Ikhayalobonke Building, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Branch

Umthwalume

Ward 19 Magistrate Court Road, Next to Boxer store, Umthwalume, 4186
Branch

Margate

KwaNzimakwe, Latshoda Community Hall, Margate, 4275
Contact Us
Visit or Call Us
See phone numbers and addresses for all three branches above.

Let's build something together

Whether you want to donate, volunteer, or partner with Icebolentsha Foundation, we'd love to hear from you.

Enquiry Form

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