WELCOME TO NICDAM
NICDAM is a registered non-profit organisation offering tailored training programmes and evidence-based interventions in the fields of health, social development and education.
NICDAM has the ability to respond rapidly to the diverse needs of individuals, communities and government and to provide services in any area in South Africa, from remote rural to urban. NICDAMs service delivery is driven by ethical adherence to all relevant registrations, quality assurance, and legislative requirements.
NICDAM has, in order to comply with the provisions of the Further Education and Training Colleges Act, No 16 of 2006, established the NICDAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE (PTY) LTD. Registration No 2012/FE07/014 which is wholly owned by the NICDAM Trust and which is set up for non-profit purposes.
Handing you the future
NICDAM (National Institute Community Development and Management) Trust is a well-established educational and development Trust operating through collaboration and alliances. Our social purpose is to contribute to the development of Southern African individuals, communities, organisations and government through SAQA accredited training, community development, government support programmes and social research.
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National GBVF Hotspots Prevention, Care and Support Programme
NICDAM was awarded a grand in March 2026 to implement the National Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Hotspots Prevention, Care and Support Programme, funded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). Implemented across 33 identified GBVF hotspot communities in all nine provinces of South Africa, the programme provides trauma-informed prevention, care and support services through dedicated Social Workers and GBVF Ambassadors. By working alongside government departments, community organisations, traditional and religious leaders and local stakeholders, the programme strengthens support for survivors, raises awareness, promotes safer communities and contributes to the national effort to end the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide.
Learn more about the programme and the impact being made across South Africa.
Older Persons Programme
NICDAM is committed to strengthening the quality of care for older persons by equipping caregivers with the knowledge, practical skills and workplace experience needed to provide compassionate and professional support, ensuring at the same time compliance with the Older Persons Amendment Act No. 01 of 2025.
Through accredited training and strong partnership with the National Department of Social Development, the Older Persons Programme is building a skilled workforce dedicated to improving the wellbeing, dignity and quality of life of older persons across South Africa.
Training at NICDAM
NICDAM is a training provider operating nationally since 1999. We have trained more than 46,000 individuals in a variety of short courses and formal accredited learning programmes.
Focus Areas
Our work spans across the Social Development, Health, NPO Organisational Development, Social Entrepreneurship and Social Research Sector
Services
We provide a variety of services and programmes ranging from community dialogues to project management