Who We Are

Educating for Life

ORT South Africa empowers individuals and communities through education, skills development, entrepreneurship and innovation. Our programmes equip learners, educators, young people and entrepreneurs with practical skills that prepare them for a changing world of work.

Through STEM education, coding and robotics, digital skills, accredited training, work readiness and enterprise development, we create pathways to opportunity while supporting businesses to achieve meaningful social and economic impact.

For more than 90 years, ORT SA has remained committed to one purpose: using education and skills to help people build stronger futures for themselves, their families and their communities.

Welcome Back to the ORT SA family.

Once a learner, always a part of our community. ORT SA alumni? we want to stay connected. Whether you want to mentor others, share your success, or access new opportunities

Explore what’s New reconnect, and be part of the impact!

Looking to Build Your Future?

ORT SA offers free accredited programmes in digital skills, data science, cloud administration, and more. You’ll gain the experience, confidence, and support you need to succeed in today’s world of work.

Explore open opportunities and apply today.

Make Your B-BBEE Spend Count

At ORT SA, we help companies turn compliance into transformation. Your investment trains unemployed youth, empowers entrepreneurs, and strengthens communities all while aligning with your scorecard.

We need your help

ORT South Africa

Impact in Numbers

2004 – 2025

131,370

Students in STEM

996

Learnership Participants

3,323

SMEs Supported

2,518

Teachers

4,459

Computer Graduates

3,374

Work Placements

3,590

Work Readiness Participants

7,396

Coding & Robotics Students