About Project Literacy
Who We AreOur Evolving Vision & Mission
Vision
To be the leading, socially relevant literacy agency in South Africa.
Mission
To provide all-inclusive quality development programmes to empower children, youth and adults and encourage and nurture lifelong learning.
Who We Are
Project Literacy is a proudly South African non-profit, public benefit organisation, registered as Project Literacy Education Centres NPC (Registration No. 1986/004771/08). We are governed by a diverse board whose non-executive directors volunteer their time and expertise free of charge. As a non-profit company, we have no shareholders; our focus is entirely on educational impact. We are fully accredited and recognised by key educational bodies:
- Skills Development Levy Number: L900712953
- Accredited by the ETDP SETA as a provider for several Skills Development Programmes and qualifications which are currently being adapted and moved to the QCTO (Number: ETDP0348
- Accredited by Umalusi as a training provider for the General Education and Training Certificate, which is an NQF Level 1 qualification for adults.
- Accredited by the QCTO as a training provider for Adult Education and Training and Early Childhood Education Practitioner Qualifications
- Registered with the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) as a training provider for Foundational Learning Competence and Adult Basic Education and Training levels 1, 2 and 3.
What We Offer
We deliver a wide range of accredited training programmes and qualifications across multiple NQF levels. Our most popular offerings include:
Core Programmes
- AET Training: GETC (NQF L1) Adult Basic Education and Training (Levels 1, 2 and 3)
- Early Childhood Development (ECD) and AET Practitioner Qualifications (NQF 4–5)
- Foundational Learning Competence (FLC) Certificate Training
- Amended National Senior Certificate (ANSC – Second Chance Matric)
Flagship Initiatives
- Run Home to Read: Empowering parents and caregivers to nurture literacy in the home, and providing training and hope to unemployed community members who become Reading Champions.
- Establishing, staffing and managing a workplace-based Adult Education Centre at South Deep Mine: a successful partnership between Goldfields and Project Literacy.
- The Big Blue Book Bus: Access to library services for Primary School children in underserved areas of Gauteng: a successful partnership between Project Literacy and Chamberlain’s Hardware.
- Funda Sizwane: focus on reading with understanding in the home language for Foundation Phase learners in schools.
- Partnering with NPOs and CBOs: Collaborative educational programmes
Skills Development Programmes
- English, Maths and Science (NQF Level 1)
- Financial Literacy
- SMME Training
- HIV/AIDS Awareness
- Assessor, Facilitator, Moderator, Coach & Mentor Training
- Facilitate Learning in a community context
NQF-Aligned Training Bands
| Programme Area | NQF Level | Equivalent School Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Development | Not on the NQF | Pre-school |
| Adult Basic Education and Training (Levels 1–3) | SAQA recognised but below NQF Level1 | Grade 1 – 7 |
| Adult Education and Training: GETC (AET Level 4) | NQF 1 | Grade 9 |
| Foundational Learning Competence | NQF 2 | Grade 10 – 11 |
| Second Chance Matric (ANSC) | NQF 4 | Grade 12 |
| Educator Qualifications (AET & ECD) | NQF 4 – 5 | Certificate & Diploma |
Ready to enrol or find out more?
Our team is happy to guide you to the right programme. Reach out and we will get back to you promptly.
Certificates of Competency
Learners who successfully complete our programmes and pass DBE, IEB or SACAI assessments receive credit-based certificates recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Our learning materials are developed in alignment with SAQA unit standards and qualifications.
Accredited Training Materials
Our Materials and Curriculum Development Department produces high-quality, outcomes-based learning materials. Each course is:
- Based on SAQA Unit Standards
- Developed through rigorous needs analysis
- Crafted by expert writers and editors
- Professionally published and quality-controlled
- We also offer customised course development for clients with specific needs, often delivered within tight timeframes without compromising quality.
Our Methodology
We use an Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) approach that:
- Focuses on practical skill development
- Encourages interactive group learning
- Aligns with critical cross-field outcomes
- Recognises the unique learning styles of adults and youth
This methodology ensures learners gain relevant, applicable skills not just theoretical knowledge.
Partner With Us
Project Literacy has extensive experience in:
- Developing multimedia, blended learning materials
- Delivering distance education qualifications
- Collaborating with organisations to expand educational reach
We welcome partnerships with NPOs, CBOs, and educational institutions to co-create impactful learning programmes.
Our Trusted Partners
Meet the Team
Project Literacy Team
Meet the people dedicated to building a strong reading culture in South Africa one community at a time
