The SOS Africa Skills & Training Academy provides holistic skills, training and job readiness programmes for disadvantaged youth. Launched in January 2026, the new facility aims to help tackle South Africa’s current youth unemployment crisis. Situated on the outskirts of Sir Lowry’s Pass Village, The Academy provides hands-on courses in high-demand fields including: digital literacy, care work and horticulture.
Each Academy course is created after identifying vacant positions in the job market and is supplemented by holistic life skills programmes to ensure that graduates adapt to the diverse challenges of employment. This holistic approach also includes financial management workshops teaching each trainee the importance of managing income and setting up sustainable savings plans.
Academy Training Courses…
The SOS Africa Skills & Training Academy currently offers the following courses…
“Guardians of the Garden” Horticulture and landscape skills programme
A hands-on 6 week programme for young adults who are passionate about growing things, working outdoors and learning real practical skills.
Digital Literacy ITE Programme
A 12 month certified programme/internship in partnership with Edunova, including 6 weeks of theoretical training at the Academy and 10 months of practical training placements at local schools.
Care Worker Training Programme
A 12 month certified programme/internship in partnership with Edunova, facilitated by Care4All including 6 weeks of theoretical training at the Academy and 10 months of practical training placements at local residential care facilities.
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Academy Facilitators…
Lorraine Emery
Adult Training Manager
Jonita Lombaard
Care Worker Training Facilitator (Care4All)
Jaydon Meidlinger
Horticulture and Landscaping Facilitator
Latest Academy News…
SOS Africa Academy Launches first Training Courses to Tackle Youth Unemployment
The SOS Africa Skills and Training Academy launches first courses to empower unemployed youth through holistic training, preparing them for sustainable employment…
Unprecedented Sponsorship Funds Purchase of Dennekraal Recreation Centre
SOS Africa announces the purchase of The Dennekraal Recreation Centre following an unprecedented act of generosity by the charity’s sponsors…
First 10 SOS Africa Care Worker Trainees Graduate
SOS Africa charity’s first 10 care workers trainees graduate, qualify and begin employment at residential care homes...
SOS Africa to Fund Training Programme for Care Workers
The charity launches new holistic training programmes for care workers from disadvantaged communities in South Africa…
Latest Academy Updates…
From the moment that SOS Africa received the keys to this incredible property in January 2026, the charity embarked on a number of ambitious building and renovation projects aimed at restoring the buildings and land to their former glory.
The transformation from the Dennekraal Recreation Centre to The SOS Africa Skills and Training Academy is well underway. With each building restored and tree planted, the Academy is a step closer to achieving its mission of empowering disadvantaged youth through holistic training.
To follow our progress including our latest news, course information and building/renovation project updates please visit: The Academy Facebook Page.
Contact The Academy…
For more information about The SOS Africa Skills & Training Academy, contact us…
Email: info@sosafrica.com / Call or WhatsApp: +27 (0)606536380
