We deliver learnerships and skills programmes in quality partnerships with the QCTO, FoodBev SETA, merSETA, Services SETA and TETA SETA. Since 2006, we have worked with most food manufacturers in South Africa and have earned the reputation of the ‘go-to’ provider in the sector.
We are well placed to make the transition from SETA quality controlled learnerships to oversight by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) for Occupational Certificates and Diplomas.
VALUE PROPOSITION
- Our learnership throughput rate is over 80%.
- We conduct readiness assessments to ensure that nominated learners have every chance of success.
- Our Project Managers deal with QCTO an SETA hurdles.
- Regular reports keep managers appraised of learner progress.
If you work with Optimum you can be confident of three positive outcomes:
Real growth in competence of learners.
Maximisation of B-BBEE points, grants, and tax breaks.
Nationally recognised certification for successful learners.
Learnerships
Our range of learnerships aligns horizontally to the value chain – inbound logistics, manufacturing, outbound logistics and sales.
Vertically the ladder provides learning opportunities to entry level employees up to Factory Managers.
Since 2006, working people employed at various levels – have completed one or more of these learnerships. Many of these people have been promoted into more challenging positions in the value chain and they continue to broaden their knowledge and learn new skills.
We find it very rewarding to be involved in this way in the development and advancement of deserving employees.
QCTO OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
A new era for skills development and qualifications in South Africa
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is ready to take over its mandated functions from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Commencing on 1 July 2024 historical learnerships were replaced by QCTO qualifications.
OPTIMUM HAS QCTO ACCREDITATION FOR
NQF 6
- Supply Chain Manager
(108 Credits) (SAQA ID: 111357)
NQF 5
- Production Supervisor
(216 Credits) (SAQA ID: 115723) - Office Supervisor
(224 Credits) (SAQA ID: 18740) - Marketing Coordinator
(175 Credits) (SAQA ID: 118706)
NQF 4
- First-Line Production Supervisor
(86 Credits) (SAQA ID: 115722) - Production Process
Controller
(140Credits) (SAQA ID: 119977) - Fresh Diary Products
Maker
(136 Credits) (SAQA ID: 102918) - Wine Makers
Assistant
(153 Credits) (SAQA ID: 116275)
NQF 3
- Freight
Handler
(122 Credits) (SAQA ID: 96396) - Production
Operator
(122 Credits) (SAQA ID: 120037) - Food & Beverage Packaging Operator
(123 Credits) (SAQA ID: 121148) - Liquid Diary Reception Operator
(123 Credits) (SAQA ID: 121154) - Food and Beverage Process Machine Operator
(123 Credits) (SAQA ID: 121149) - Baking & Confectionery Operator
(123 Credits) (SAQA ID: 716105)
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED – AWAITING QCTO LETTERS OF ACCREDITATION
NQF 3
- Meat Processing
Operator
(136 Credits) (SAQA ID: 121153)
HISTORICAL QUALIFICATIONS VALID UNTIL JULY 2026
NQF 4
- Supervisory Development
(150 Credits) (SAQA ID: 58345)
NQF 3
- Management
(Personal Leadership Development)
(120 Credits) (SAQA ID: 83946)
Contact us for detailed information on our new qualifications