About FPT Academy

FPT Academy adult skills training session

Our Story

Built to unlock potential — at every level

FPT Academy (Pty) Ltd was founded on a simple conviction: that accredited, practical training is one of the most powerful instruments of personal and economic transformation in South Africa. We set out to build a training provider that doesn't just issue certificates, but genuinely prepares learners for the world of work.

Today, FPT Academy offers more than 30 nationally accredited qualifications spanning NQF Levels 1 through 7 — delivered through classroom, blended, and workplace-based modes. Our programmes serve individuals looking to enter or advance in the job market, as well as companies structuring learnerships and skills programmes under their SDL obligations.

Every programme we offer is anchored to a real occupational pathway, assessed against national standards, and continuously reviewed to stay relevant to employer needs. That commitment is reflected in our broad accreditation footprint — QCTO, Services SETA, W&RSETA, ETDP SETA, and FASSET.

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Our Accreditation Footprint

Recognised by South Africa's leading SETAs

FPT Academy holds formal accreditation with multiple sector education and training authorities, giving our qualifications broad national recognition.

QCTO

Quality Council for Trades & Occupations — the primary body for occupational qualifications in South Africa.

Services SETA

Contact centres, wholesale & retail, real estate, tourism, and financial services sector programmes.

ETDP SETA

Education, Training, and Development Practices — training practitioners, assessors, and facilitators.

W&RSETA

Wholesale & Retail Sector Education and Training Authority — covering retail operations, wholesale management, and related trades.

SAQA Registered

All qualifications are registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) by the South African Qualifications Authority.

NQF Levels 1–7

Full coverage from entry-level certificates to advanced diploma level — supporting entire career journeys.

What Drives Us

Our values in practice

Outcomes First

We measure success by what learners can do after training — not by enrolment numbers. Every programme is designed backward from a real job outcome.

Honest Partnerships

With employers, SDFs, learners, and SETAs — we communicate clearly, deliver on commitments, and flag problems early rather than hide them.

Continuous Improvement

Our curricula, assessments, and facilitation methods are continuously reviewed against national standards and employer feedback.

Leadership

The team behind FPT Academy

Melanie Schutte

Chief Executive Officer

Drives FPT Academy's strategic growth, accreditation footprint, and key stakeholder relationships across government, employers, and industry.

Shaun Sharman

Managing Director

Oversees day-to-day operations, business development, and the execution of FPT's strategic priorities across all business units.

Teresa Da Silva

Quality Assurance Manager

Ensures programme integrity, assessor alignment, and compliance with QCTO and SETA quality standards across all accredited offerings.

Kayla Schutte

Human Resources

Manages talent acquisition, staff development, and HR operations — ensuring FPT's team has the capacity and culture to deliver excellence.

Jacques Pavier

Technology & Systems Lead

Architects FPT's digital ecosystem — from Learnership Manager and EduInsight to portal integrations and learner-facing technology.