South Africa's Skills Partner

Build Your Future With Funda Nam

Nurturing Young Minds, Shaping a Brighter Tomorrow.

90+
Years in SA
50K+
Lives Impacted
100+
Programmes
B-BBEE
Certified

Empowering South Africans through education, skills & enterprise development

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About funda nam

Introducing Funda Nam

Funda nam is an AI-powered learning assistant designed to help students understand their modules better. Students can ask questions, revise difficult topics, get simple explanations and learn at their own pace, all within a focused study space built around their course content. It works like a smart study partner, giving learners support when they need it most and helping them feel more confident as they prepare, practise and grow.

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Learn Step by Step

Your course as step‑by‑step interactive lesson, each ending in a quick knowledge check that confirms the concept has landed before you move on.

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AI Study Partner You Can Trust

Ask questions any time and get clear explanations drawn only from your official ORT course material, genuine help, never made‑up answers.

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Learn in Your Language

Study in English, isiZulu or isiXhosa. Explanations meet you in your language, while key technical terms stay in English to build real workplace vocabulary.

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Progress & Recognition

Track every lesson, pick up exactly where you left off, and revise your Study contact.

The difference we make

Explore how our programmes create real opportunities and lasting impact across communities.

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Skills

Skills & Enterprise Development

• Work Readiness, Learnerships
• Entrepreneurship, SMMEs
• QCTO Occupational Certificates
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STEM

Science Technology Engineering Maths

• Coding & Robotics for primary and High Schools
• Teachers seminars in STEM Education
• Maths & Digital Literacy
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IT Academy

Digital & Tech Skills

• Digital Skills
• Big Data
• Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity & Cloud Administrator
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ORT Jet

Empowering small businesses & entrepreneurs

• Training
• Networking
• Mentorship

Woza uzoFunda Nam

Start by Asking the AI Assistant or contacting ORT SA for more information.

Real stories. Real impact.

Discover how our work changes lives and creates lasting opportunities across South Africa.

50K+
People Empowered
100+
Skills Programmes

"By equipping me with essential technology, presentation, and digital skills. I’m now more confident navigating digital tools, creating professional presentations. Every day, I see the impact of this training, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity. Thank you, ORT"

Hlubikazi Sangela
Programme Graduate

"Being part of the Victor Daitz ORT SA Big Data programme was truly life-changing. We started as curious learners and are now confident, job-ready data analysts. Huge thanks to ORT SA and Victor Daitz for investing in our future"

Thabo Mbhele
Big Data Graduate

"Joining ORTSA changed my life. I was struggling financially, but the program taught me how to manage my money and prepared me for the workplace. With their support, I gained the confidence and skills I needed, and was placed in a job where I’m now permanently employed. Thanks to ORTSA, I’ve found stability and a brighter future for me and my daughter"

Anelisa Nontsele
Programme Graduate

"Thanks to ORT SA, I can now draft my own business plan, create posters and business cards, and apply for funding, all from my phone. I’ve saved money and gained confidence. I’m now studying Cybersecurity and Computer Hardware, and the knowledge is already proving valuable."

Lihle Mchunu
AEDF Beneficiary