Kefilwe Tsela Academy
What does your company do?
Kefilwe Tsela Academy is a South African-based accredited skills development institution that provides accessible, high-quality training to youth and young adults — especially those who are unemployed, out of school, or from under-resourced communities.
We equip learners with future-ready skills in areas like digital literacy, entrepreneurship, workplace readiness, and vocational training. Through our online learning platform, Bokamoso, and blended training programs, we make it possible for young people to learn, grow, and earn — no matter where they come from.
We also partner with corporates, NGOs, and entrepreneurship development hubs to deliver customized training programs. We offer meaningful training and development initiatives across the country. With a strong foundation, recognised innovation, and accredited offerings, the Academy continues to empower individuals with the tools to thrive in both employment and entrepreneurship.
What is your biggest success?
One of the greatest milestones for Kefilwe Tsela Academy has been securing second place at the African Union Innovating Education in Africa held in Ethiopia. We were recognised among the continent’s top innovators in education. This prestigious achievement has positioned the Academy as a leader in advancing accessible, future-forward learning solutions.
Building on this success, our Academy is now officially accredited with the QCTO to offer programmes in Technopreneurship, New Venture Creation,Digital Skills and Workplace Readiness, equipping youth and aspiring entrepreneurs with practical skills aligned with the evolving job market.
Further cementing its impact, Kefilwe Tsela Academy has secured a strategic partnership with a major clients, such as Fetola, 22onSloane, Entrepreneurship Village, Gordon's Institute of Business Science, Allan Gray Makers Hub, and the Google hustle Academy, allowing us to deliver entrepreneurship training and mentorship to over 10 000 SMEs in the past 2 years.
What has been your biggest hurdle?
One of the biggest hurdles faced by Kefilwe Tsela Academy has been navigating the transition into becoming a full-fledged Education Technology provider. While our vision has always been to embrace technology as a tool for accessible and scalable learning, the journey has not been without its challenges.
A major pain point has been the instability of our e-learning platform, which has experienced frequent crashes and downtime. This has affected user experience and delayed the seamless delivery of our accredited programmes in Technopreneurship, New Venture Creation, and Workplace Readiness.
Despite these setbacks, the Academy remains committed to digital transformation and is actively working with technical partners to stabilise and upgrade the platform. We understand that reliable technology is critical for learning, and we are prioritising system improvements to ensure that our learners can access high-quality content anytime, anywhere. Our goal remains clear: to become a leading EdTech provider across Africa providing practical skills for the future of work.
