Welcome
to AkukhanYa
WHO is the AKUKHANYA @A GRoUP?
AkukhanYa...
Pronounced a-koe-kan-ya
We are a Level 2 B-BBEE EME, with 52% black female, youth ownership. This makes us a Preferred Provider under area 4 of the B-BBEE Scorecard. ( No window dressing, true ownership, and management. )
Our vision...
is to provide educational initiatives that inspire learners to find their personal dignity, develop self-respect & respect for others, and rediscover hope.
MEANING OF AKUKHANYA
UkukhanYa means LIGHT.
AkukhanYa has been derived from the Zulu word UkukhanYa and our goal is to bring light into people's lives through educational initiatives that are life-changing light bulb moments.
Our WHY
We believe that education changes EVERYTHING.
We believe that education of excellence can never happen in a void, or isolation, or in unjointed, disconnected, unrelated boxes of learning.
We believe that education is an INFINITE MINDSET .
We believe that education should be the source of continuous light bulb experiences in everyones' lives.
We believe that good, solid, creative, inspiring, innovative, caring education leads to or restores dignity , respect (to self, others, the world), and hope in the future.
The infinite MINDSET - a long term - never-ending MINDSET
We are NOT interested in a "quick fix education" at AkukhanYa.
We have been in education for more than 30 years (combining our experience within and without AkukhanYa ) and have learned there is no shortcut in education. There is no quick fix. There is no academics only solution.
We are committed to long-term solutions. A step-by-step, guided approach, where our learners are exposed to all the areas of their personal development & growth.
You cannot fix 12 years of inferior schooling within a couple of days or weeks or months, not even a year.
Change, real change, takes a LOT of time and effort and commitment.
That is why AkukhanYa is not trying to be the one-fit-for-all solution to everyone's needs.
AkukhanYa does not claim to be the biggest or the best training solution in Africa.
We do claim to be absolutely committed to the journey of learning AND our learners.
We do claim that we have a vision of the infinite game in education - that learning is a lifelong journey, and what our learners primarily need is the skills to take ownership of their own learning & life journey.
That is why we prefer to have offsite learnerships at our own training centre, where we can combine academics with practical workplace experience. Where we have the time to provide language, mathematical, life, and study skills first as a foundation before we jump into academics. Where we can address values, norms + personal & business ethics on a daily basis while exposing the learners to knowledge & skills. Where learners can discover their personality type, computers, and be exposed to technology daily. Where they have to give back to their community, with a community initiative, and learn not to only expect but to contribute to society. Where they are consistently held accountable for their actions and behaviour. Where they learn additional practical skills, and the entrepreneurial skills needed to create their own future - be it as an employee or owner of a small business endeavour.
Where we expose them to a broader world view with our enrichment programme weaved into the daily academic training.
AkukhanYa is the kind of training provider you can partner with if you also have a vision for true change and a better future for the youth of South Africa. A bonus is that we also do ALL the work for you and present you with the results. Our clients are as important to us as our learners.
We bring the same commitment to our AET & FLC training programmes.
We also introduce the learners gradually to the world of online and app training with our specially designed & developed online & app learning platforms. AkukhanYa is innovative and we expect our learners to be innovative and committed as well.
Education is an INfinite game and we plan on playing the long game, not the quick fix.
Here are some excellent resources on the Infinite vs Finite Game (Mindset).
Simon Sinek. The Lifestyle of an Infinite Mindset | Infinite Players | The Infinite Game: How to lead in the 21st century (YouTube)
His Books: The Infinite Game | Start with WHY: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action | Find Your WHY: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team | Leaders Eat Last: Why some teams pull together and others don't
James P. Carse:Finite and Infinite Games (Book) | Finite and Infinite Games Explained (YouTube)
Seth Godin: He has "preached" this message for years and also included the above book in the prescribed reading list for the AltMBA. His website.
Our WHAT
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HRD | WSF | B-BBEE
QUALIFICATIONS | LEARNERSHIPS
FLC is a part qualification in English & Mathematics. It is compulsory for all TVET learning.
The Fu-Za @A training includes:
Business Administration Services (NQF 2-3-4)
Generic Management (NQF 4-5)
New Venture Creation (NQF 4)
Animal Production (NQF 5)
Plant Production (NQF 4)
Poultry Production (NQF 3)
And a few more waiting final SETA approval..
Essential Skills (Online)
Practical Skills, e.g. woodwork printing, sewing etc. (Onsite)
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Our how
We offer
three
TRAINING options...
ONSITE TRAINING
Onsite training is where we train on your site in coordination with your HRD Manager. Although AkukhanYa's Training Hub is situated in Germiston, Gauteng, we work with national partners to offer training anywhere in Southern Africa.
OFFSITE TRAINING
Offsite training is where we take responsibility for every facet of the sourcing of the candidates, placement, management, training implementation & workplace experience at our training hub in Germiston.
ONLINE TRAINING
We have developed our own online platform and training app, so the learners can train from anywhere in South Africa, or the rest of the world for that matter. As long as there is internet, the training can happen.
Our where
WHERE do we train what?
ONsite
PROGRAMMES OFFERED ONLINE
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On client company premises anywhere in Gauteng
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YES: AET (ABET) - AkukhanYa
YES: FLC - AkukhanYa
YES: Learnerships | Qualifications - AkukhanYa & Partners
YES: HRD | WSF Support,
Coaching & Mentoring - AkukhanYa
YES: Essential Skills Training - Partners
NO: Practical Skills Programmes - Out of the Box
(Online programmes coming)
offsite
PROGRAMMES OFFERED NATIONALLY
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At the AkukhanYa Training Hub in Germiston, Gauteng
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YES: AET (ABET) - AkukhanYa
YES: FLC - AkukhanYa
YES: Learnerships | Qualifications - AkukhanYa & Partners
NO: HRD | WSF Support,
Coaching & Mentoring - AkukhanYa
YES: Essential Skills Training - Partners
YES: Practical Skills Programmes - Out of the Box
(Online programmes coming)
online
PROGRAMMES OFFERED NATIONALLY
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Anywhere in South Africa onsite and offsite venue
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YES: AET (ABET) - AkukhanYa
YES: FLC - AkukhanYa
YES: Learnerships | Qualifications - AkukhanYa & Partners
YES: HRD | WSF Support,
Coaching & Mentoring - AkukhanYa
YES: Essential Skills Training - Partners
NO: Practical Skills Programmes - Out of the Box
(Online programmes coming)
NATIONAL
PROGRAMMES OFFERED NATIONALLY
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Anywhere in South Africa onsite and offsite venue
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YES: AET (ABET) - Partners
YES: FLC - Partners
YES: Learnerships | Qualifications - Partners
NO: HRD | WSF Support,
Coaching & Mentoring - AkukhanYa
YES: Essential Skills Training - Partners
NO: Practical Skills Programmes - Out of the Box
(Online programmes coming)
Our who
THE
TEAM
AkukhanYa has a dynamic team that gives there all. They are young and committed to making their mark on the world and change the lives of the learners we interact with.
We are 52% black-owned and 80% black staffed.
PARTNERS
AkukhanYa has partnered with various organisations to bring the best to our learners and client partners.
This means AkukhanYa can offer a full service, but still focus our energy on that which we love to do most - innovation & training.
ASSOCIATES
There are some things that only ad-hoc or when needed and we have formed an extensive network of associates for those occasions. This includes freelance trainers, assessors, moderators, other training providers, welfare organisations and experts in their fields.
Our credibility
REGISTRATION
Independent Examination Board
AkukhanYa has been registered with the IEB for AET & FLC since 2010.
We are registered as both a training provider and assessment centre with the IEB.
AkukhanYa is a registered PTY with CIPC.
All our divisions are registered PTYs as well.
ACCREDITATION
SETA Accredited
The AkukhanYa qualifications are all SETA accredited. We are currently awaiting approval for more SETA accredited programmes, as well as QCTO Skills Programmes.
Our partners in education are also all accredited for the programmes they offer.
AkukhanYa is registered with the IEB for all AET & FLC training.
B-BBEE STATUS
AkukhanYa's B-BBEE Status
AkukhanYa is a Level 2 B-BBEE PTY
We are 52 % Black, FEMALE, YOUTH Owned
We are an Emerging Micro Enterprise & Preferred Provider under the B-BBEE Scorecard.
Our NEWS
BLOG
The AkukhanYa blog has been a bit of a hit and miss over the years. Mostly because we have been evolving and changing within the organisation and therefore kept on restarting with our changed status.
We have settled into a very workable and scaleable organism and are recommitting to our blog and sharing our story and information with you.
We will also share it on all our Social Media platforms. So you can follow us on any platform you choose to.
GALLERY
A collection of photos from all our various training programmes and initiatives over the years. They do say a picture speaks a 1000 words. We hope you will enjoy our photo gallery.
We update it regularly, as we are very proud of our learners and training programmes.
Our contact details
ADDRESS:
The Pavillion, Block B, Corner Refinery Road & Power Street (opposite Zimmerpan Eskom Complex), Germiston, 1401
