01/05/2026
β οΈ URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE β SWELLENDAM & SURROUNDING AREAS β οΈ
New Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd (NSA) is an accredited training provider registered with QCTO, HWSETA and the Department of Labour, operating across 12 branches nationally.
It has come to our attention that former associates of NSA in the Swellendam region are allegedly offering training programmes β including Caregiver courses β while making unauthorised use of NSA's intellectual property, learner materials, branded documents and other property.
NSA wishes to make the following clear:
1οΈβ£ No individual or entity in the Swellendam region is currently authorised to issue NSA certificates, use NSA learner materials, or represent themselves as NSA.
2οΈβ£ Any certificate issued outside our official accredited channels is NOT recognised by SETAs, QCTO, or employers.
3οΈβ£ The matter is being formally investigated and will be referred to the relevant law enforcement and regulatory authorities (SAPS, QCTO, HWSETA, and the Department of Higher Education and Training).
π PROTECT YOURSELF:
Before enrolling in ANY caregiver, first aid, or healthcare course in this region:
β’ Request the provider's accreditation certificate.
β’ Verify it directly with QCTO (www.qcto.org.za) or HWSETA (www.hwseta.org.za).
β’ Contact NSA directly to confirm whether any provider has a legitimate association with us.
π 0760782238
π www.newskillsacademy.org.za
If you have paid fees or received documents bearing NSA's name from any unauthorised provider, please contact us immediately. We will assist you and ensure the matter is properly addressed.
NSA reserves all its legal rights.
Please share to protect learners in your community.
β Management, New Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd
New Skills Academy | Accredited OHS & Healthcare Training South Africa Accredited OHS, first aid, caregiver and healthcare training across South Africa. HWSETA & QCTO accredited. We come to you β on-site training nationwide. 12 branches. Request a free quote.
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