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About SSTG Academy
One Career at a time
SSTG began in 2013 when Leon Mouton saw a gap that needed closing—maritime communities across South Africa deserved better access to quality training. What started as a single purpose has grown into something far bigger: a multi-centre institution built on the belief that where you live should never limit where you can work.
We’ve always believed that breaking down barriers means more than lowering prices. It means bringing training closer to the people who need it, innovating so no one gets left behind, and keeping our eyes fixed on the only outcome that truly matters—employment. That’s why we were the first in South Africa to put STCW courses online. That’s why our accreditations don’t just meet SAMSA standards; they now carry MCA accreditation too.
Our maritime roots run deep, but our vision has always reached further. In 2024, we opened the door to QCTO Trades. In 2025, MCA approval followed. In 2026, Highfield accreditation joined our credentials. And now, with our new world-class centre in Hout Bay, we’ve stepped into Hospitality and Culinary training—because preparing people for the workplace shouldn’t stop at the shoreline.
We don’t sell courses. We build careers. Every learner who walks through our doors is someone’s future colleague, someone’s skilled crew member, someone’s reliable employee. We train with that responsibility in mind. We go beyond the syllabus to prepare our people for real workplaces, and we serve industries that need committed, capable professionals ready from day one.
Maritime safety will always be at our core—preserving life is non-negotiable. But our heart beats for something equally vital: transforming lives through education. For our students. For the industries we serve. For the communities we call home.
This is SSTG ACADEMY. This is what drives us.
Our Vision
Qualified for the work, prepared for industries around the world.
Our Mission
Aligning Knowledge, Skill and Attitude, one profession at a time.
Our Values–
- Professionalism
Interact with clients and colleagues respectfully and competently. - Innovate
Find new ways to solve challenges efficiently. - Respect
Value people, animals, and resources in every action, fostering trust in all relationships. - Accountability
Own your commitments, actions and results fully. - Teamwork
Support each other to succeed together. - Ethics
Do the right thing, always with integrity.
A Word from our CEO
As we step into this new chapter at SSTG Academy, our commitment to the communities we serve has never been stronger. We see the roadblocks young people face today—the uncertainty, the self-doubt, the moment you realise you don’t yet have the credentials for the job you’ve always dreamed about. We see it, because we’ve lived it.
Training isn’t just about ticking boxes. It’s about equipping yourself to step into a role with confidence, competence, and pride. That’s the mindset behind our re-launch as SSTG Academy. We know your journey begins long before you walk through our doors, and we want to walk it with you from the very start.
Our service begins with career guidance—helping you avoid costly missteps and find the path that truly fits you. From there, we meet you where you are: whether you thrive in a classroom or learn best by getting your hands dirty. And our support doesn’t end when the course does. We stay with you through job-hunting preparation, work placement, introductions to prospective employers, and everything else it takes to turn training into a pay cheque.
Here’s what we believe: everyone can learn. The question is simply whether you want to, and whether you have people around you who understand how you learn best. Your curiosity is the spark. Our job is to fan it into something lasting. Henry Ford put it well—”Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.” Education starts with believing in yourself. Let us help you unlock what’s already there.
I started from humble beginnings myself—as a subsistence fisherman, working my way up through sheer grit, planning, and an unwavering commitment to the dream. Self-motivation isn’t optional; it’s the engine that drives everything else. Perseverance follows. Persistence follows. And success follows them. Has it been easy? Absolutely not. But at SSTG Academy, you won’t walk alone. You’ll be surrounded by people who genuinely care and genuinely want to see you win…
It is no coincidence that competency is built on three things: knowledge, skill, and attitude. We can teach you the knowledge. We can help you develop the skills through real-world experience. But your attitude—that’s yours to choose, and it’s probably the single biggest factor in whether you soar or stall.
We are committed to every learner’s success, not just in the classroom, but in life. Few things bring us more joy than sharing the stories of our graduates—the promotions, the new roles, the careers that took off because someone believed in them enough to take the first step.
So come experience what we’re about. Scroll through our careers section, explore our courses, and find what speaks to you.
Then let us help you evaluate your options and make the choices that get you on the right track, fast.
- Nothing happens until you take the first step.
- The future you’re dreaming of?
- It’s waiting. Let’s go get it.
Leon Mouton
Chief Executive Officer
Pieter Grove
Operations Manager
Lindie Van Dyk
Financial Manager
Craig Theunissen
IT Manager
Devon Wild
HCS Training Manager
Martin van Dyk
QCTO Training Manager
Karin Swart
Sales Manager
Evelynn Kensly
Hout Bay Coordinator
Leighsel Coetzee
Site Manager – Gqeberha
FC Burger
Site Manager – St Helena Bay
Accreditations
MCA
Maritime & Coastguard AgencyAccreditations: STCW Courses
SAMSA
South African Maritime Safety AuthorityAccreditations: STCW and STCW-F Training Courses
Highfield
Highfield UKAccreditations: Hospitality and Culinary – Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, Qualifications Scotland Accreditation, the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA), and the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
QCTO
Quality Council for Trades & OccupationsAccreditations: Occupational Programs and Trades