Taryn Bernadette Govender

What does your company do?

TarynG Training, Growth and Development is a dynamic, QCTO-accredited training and development company committed to equipping individuals and organisations with the skills, confidence, and competence needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world of work. Our organisation specialises in skills development, workplace readiness, leadership and personal development, change management, and entrepreneurship training. We partner with corporates, government departments, schools, and community-based organisations to deliver impactful, scalable training solutions that address South Africa’s most pressing challenges—namely, high youth unemployment, critical skills shortages, and the need for responsive and ethical leadership. At the heart of our work is a passion for transformation. Through thoughtfully designed learning interventions—both accredited and non-accredited—we empower learners to unlock their potential, increase their employability, and meaningfully contribute to the economy. Our programmes are contextualised for relevance, rooted in practical application, and delivered with excellence by industry experts. Our training philosophy centres on human capital upliftment, believing that sustainable development begins with personal growth. By bridging the gap between education and employment, and between potential and performance, TarynG Training aims to be a catalyst for long-term social and economic change in South Africa and beyond.

What is your biggest success?

QCTO-Accredited Qualifications & Skills Programmes TarynG Training is an accredited QCTO provider offering nationally recognized learning-and-development credentials. Its full qualifications include the Occupational Certificate: Training & Development Practitioner (SAQA ID 101321, NQF Level 5, 190 credits) The company also secured accreditation for the Advanced Occupational Certificate: Learning & Development Professional (SAQA ID 121276, NQF Level 6, 280 credits) In addition, TarynG delivers QCTO-registered skills/knowledge modules in L&D, including Facilitator (Unit Std 117871, NQF 5), Assessor (US 115753, NQF 5), Moderator (US 115759, NQF 6) and Skills Development Facilitator (35 credits, NQF 6) These accreditations enable the firm to train and certify learners in all key Learning & Development practitioner roles. Notable Awards & Recognitions (Founder Taryn Govender) Standard Bank Top Women Awards (2024) – Finalist in the Entrepreneur of the Year category (Durban region). Govender was one of 10 Durban finalists at the Standard Bank Top Women pitch event Bidvest/Stellenbosch University (2019) – Completed the Bidvest Freight Management Development Programme with top honors. Govender was awarded the Directors’ Award for Best Student in that cohort These recognitions highlight Govender’s leadership and entrepreneurial impact in training and skills development, backed by the firm’s QCTO-endorsed qualifications .

What has been your biggest hurdle?

Our biggest hurdle has been navigating the complex and often delayed processes of securing accreditation, funding, and stakeholder buy-in—particularly as a female-led training organisation committed to transformation. Gaining QCTO accreditation required rigorous compliance, resource investment, and continuous alignment with evolving national standards. Additionally, working within under-resourced communities has presented challenges in learner accessibility, digital literacy, and infrastructure. Despite these obstacles, we have remained resilient, adaptive, and solution-oriented—leveraging partnerships, technology, and innovation to extend our reach and impact. These hurdles have strengthened our leadership, refined our systems, and affirmed our commitment to developing skills that change lives. Every challenge has shaped us into a more responsive and credible training partner within South Africa’s education and economic development ecosystem.