Turn your potential into a profitable career. Get hands-on training in artisan trades, launch your own business, or land a high-demand job in South Africa's growing skills market.
Every order helps add an artisan to the South African economy
DIPAPA Skills Academy is a privately run, QCTO-accredited skills academy based in Pretoria CBD, focused on practical artisan trades and essential soft skills for South African youth.
We are QCTO-accredited and aligned with industry standards, so your qualification carries real weight in the market.
Learn by doing in fully equipped workshops with experienced facilitators and real-world projects.
Every learner is equipped with business, sales, and personal development skills to unlock employment and self-employment opportunities.
Every hamper ordered helps a student stay in training. Your order adds an artisan to the South African economy.
Order Now - Help a StudentGuided by our motto "Empowerment Through Education and Skills"
A generation of skilled, confident individuals redefining South Africa's value chain through practical work and entrepreneurship.
To equip every learner with relevant skills, practical experience, and strong personal values that lead to employment and self‑empowerment.
Education meets opportunity. We focus on purposeful skills, service excellence, creativity, and personal growth.
Practical education that builds real workplace confidence and self-worth.
Business and sales skills integrated into every program.
Quality training that meets industry and QCTO standards.
Developing people who uplift their families and communities.
Developing people who uplift their families and communities.
Our artisan trade programmes combine theory, simulated practice, and workplace exposure so you can qualify for the National Trade Test and pursue high-demand technical careers.
Become a qualified fitter with QCTO-accredited training in assembling, maintaining, and repairing machinery.
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Learn to install, maintain, and repair mechanical systems in industrial and manufacturing environments.
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Combined mechanical and electrical skills for maintaining complex industrial systems.
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Become a qualified welder with QCTO-accredited training in cutting, joining, and fabricating metal structures.
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Train in electrical principles, installation, and fault-finding for residential and industrial settings.
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Learn to diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems in motor vehicles.
Learn MoreOur soft skills programmes are designed to complement technical training or stand alone for students who want to build leadership, business, and personal development skills.
Learn practical project planning, execution, and management skills for business and community projects.
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Build real-world sales and marketing skills to attract customers and grow revenue.
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Learn how to start and run a sustainable small business. Ideal for artisans wanting self-employment.
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Develop leadership skills to mobilise, organise, and manage community projects.
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Improve confidence, communication, and goal-setting for lifelong success.
Learn MoreThese courses are ideal for students, emerging leaders, small business owners, and community builders who want to grow their influence and income.
Comprehensive training with preparation for the National Trade Test.
Links to industry partners after training to help you find employment.
Access to student accommodation and transport options where available.
Every hamper ordered helps a student stay in training and adds an artisan to the South African economy.
Order NowPersonal development support and career guidance throughout your studies.
Practical experience in real or simulated work environments.
If you are unsure whether you qualify, contact our admissions team and we will guide you on the best pathway.
We believe every learner deserves a chance. Here's how we help students in need.
DIPAPA Skills Academy operates without government funding, but we've built innovative ways to support students who cannot afford full tuition. Through DIPAPA Foods, students and families can access affordable food hampers that ease financial pressure while they are studying.
Includes essential staples: sugar, maize meal, rice, and cooking oil
Includes policy plus 2 selected products – FSP No. 2025/00345
Tailored food hamper packages for student families
Every order helps add an artisan to the South African economy
We collaborate with industry bodies and organisations to keep our training relevant and aligned to workplace needs.
These partnerships help us ensure that your training leads to real employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.
DIPAPA Skills Academy is centrally located in Pretoria, making it accessible for students from across Gauteng and beyond.
730 Darling St, East Lynne, Pretoria
info@dipapa.co.za
+27 64 513 4003
DIPAPA Skills Academy is centrally located in Pretoria, making it accessible for students from across Gauteng and beyond.
730 Darling St, East Lynne, Pretoria
+27 64 513 4003
info@dipapa.co.za