WELCOME TO CEFA

Continuing Education for Africa – Unlocking your future where learning meets purpose.

OUR STORY BEGINS WITH PEOPLE

WE BELIEVE EDUCATION CHANGES LIVES.

In 2004, we embarked on a journey fuelled by a bold vision: a training provider that uplifts communities. From our home base in Wellington, Western Cape, we have grown into one of South Africa’s most trusted names in social service professions training, reaching students in every province and across borders. We exist for people who want to make a difference in homes, neighbourhoods and across the nation.

WHAT MAKES

DIFFERENT?

CEFA BRINGS EDUCATION TO YOUR DOORSTEP BY MAKING IT:

Possible to stay in your community, not travelling to a campus via e-learning

Practical: Learn in your workplace or community

Personal: Be supported by local mentors & coaches

Purpose-driven: Everything we do is about real community impact

You will be empowered with the skills, confidence, and tools to help others and to make a difference.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our courses are as dynamic as the people we serve:
  • OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATES IN:
    (Blended & eLearning Courses)
    ▪ Social Auxiliary Worker (NQF 5)
    ▪ Community Development Practitioner (NQF 5)
    ▪ Child and Youth Care Work (NQF5)
    ▪ Social Counselling Worker (NQF 5)
  • CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
We are fully QCTO-accredited, to align with South Africa’s Occupational Qualifications Framework.

MEET THE TEAM

LEADERSHIP

DR. KARIEN LUBBE

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

MS. LEA ADAMS

Non-Executive Director

MS. MARIETJIE
VAN DER HEEVER

Non-Executive Director

MS. MERRIAM
MATHAGU

Non-Executive Director

Work-Ready learning that bridges the gap between academic knowledge and workplace demands.

Our workplace experience- training model ensures that students:
  • Learn while working, maintaining financial independence
  • Are mentored by experienced practitioners within their local context
  • Are “work-ready” and employable
By training in the field, our students make an immediate difference not only to their own futures, but to the communities they serve.

OUR REACH

75+ Delivery Sites across South Africa and parts of Africa

A growing catalogue of online learning options via the CEFA my-eLearning platform

A supportive, purpose-driven network of mentors, assessors, and alumni

TODAY

CEFA is a registered Not-for-Profit (NPC) and a B-BBEE Level 1 compliant institution, recognized for its commitment to transformation and inclusivity.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

From rural outreach to digital innovation, CEFA is committed to shaping the future of social services in South Africa and beyond. Our qualified students are enabled to unlock a door to a world of knowledge, wisdom, opportunity, and fulfilment in life.