Portal Publishing |

About Us

Portal Publishing is the leading online publisher working in the education and training sector. We specialise in providing quality information about skills development, human resource development, education, training and related sectors.

We now have five major portals including the Skills Portal, Careers Portal, Jobs Portal, HR Portal and our social networking site the Skills Universe. Through these platforms Portal Publishing has been established as a comprehensive gateway for people seeking training and development opportunities.

Our aim is to inform the public in order to build an educated and competent workforce that will contribute positively to the South African economy.

Where it Started

The company began as the Skills Portal website in 2003, and through the support and contribution of sector experts and prominent education entities it became a trusted name in skills development.

Since its inception the brand has expanded to include four additional portals in order to meet the information demands of its growing audience. The company now operates under the banner of Portal Publishing.

Portal Publishing continues to explore better ways of servicing its clients and audience.

Core Team

Alan Hammond

CEO

CEO Alan Hammond is the cornerstone of the business. His background in online publishing, as Managing Editor at iafrica.com , and his keen entrepreneurial sense helps to drive organisation's vision. His passion for the business and exemplary example in dealing with people sets the tone for the company. He is recognized as a thought leader in industry, and respected by his peers and staff.

Bronwyn Newman

Office Manager

Drawing on 10 years of client management experience Bronwyn is the ideal person to build partnerships, liaise with clients and manage accounts. Her efficient and attentive manner adds value to both internal and external stakeholders.

Cindy Payle

Web Content Writer

Part content manager, part online writer Cindy oversees the flow of information on the Portals.

Her journalistic skills, harnessed over years of online writing, is used to assist clients publish quality content.

Leigh-Ann Geydien

Digital Marketing Manager

Leign-ann's comprehensive online expertise enables her to identify marketing opportunities to suit the needs of every client.

She is adept at developing advertising campaigns that targets the right audience at the right time.

Nathan Ravens

Senior Web Developer

As head of the IT department, Nathan's calm and collected approach makes him a vital part of the team. His extensive knowledge in web development and experience in industry gives him that creative edge in delivering solutions that satisfy.

Sylvia Hammond

Social Network Manager

As an HR Generalist Consultant Sylvia is perfectly positioned to share insightful commentary on the social network site. The Skills-Universe provides the ideal platform for Sylvia to pursue her passion to advance human resource capacity and skills development.

Services

As the founding website the Skills Portal has maintained its reputation as a reliable and trusted source of information. We publish the latest newsworthy and thought provoking content pertaining to skills development, HR, education and training. We host a directory of training providers, where subscribers list their company details and courses online. We also have a quotes and venue section which enables direct interaction between providers and seekers.

The Careers Portal website focuses on providing information to young people seeking post-school opportunities. We publish the latest information on bursaries, learnerships, internships, college courses and other related content. While it has the youngest audience the Careers Portal is the fastest-growing portal. It is the ideal platform to reach the growing pool of prospective students.

The Jobs Portal connects employers to prospective employees by allowing advertisers to publish their vacancies free of charge. Job seekers can search the latest employment opportunities and they can subscribe to receive new job advert notifications to their email. These jobs are further promoted through our social media networks and newsletter subscriptions ensuring the widest reach.

The HR Portal is the ideal place for HR professionals who want to access the latest information on sector trends and labour legislation. We publish insightful content and expert opinion on HR matters. Through our HR directory subscribers can make their services available to their potential client base.

This is a social networking site which primarily consists of skills development professionals and thought leaders in the training sector. The Skills Universe creates a unique space for information sharing, insightful debate and partnership building. It is the perfect place to connect with experts in the field of education and skills development.

Portal Publishing aims to make its content accessible to audiences nationwide by using social media platforms. Keeping abreast of technological advances and the latest communication strategies forms an integral part of the invaluable service we provide. We have a strong following on social networks like Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn drawing a range of readers through these avenues.

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Contact Details

Tel: 086 111 2218

Fax: 086 685 8311

Email: info@skillsportal.co.za

Physical address:
House Cloete,
Brodie Rd,
Wynberg,
South Africa

Postal address:
PO Box 44634,
Claremont, 7735,
South Africa