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Academic excellence


The core of our business

ADvTECH remains Africa's leading private education provider and our commitment to academic excellence is at the core of our strategy and is fundamental to ADvTECH’s success. 


Core to our strategy is:

EXCEPTIONAL TEACHING AND LEARNING

BENCHMARKING OUR PERFORMANCE

against others and relative to previous years of our own performance to ensure we are living out a continual improvement ethos and can provide evidence to support our claims of excellence.

LEARNING AND OTHER ANALYTICS 

are used to support decision making.

INTERNATIONAL AND EMPLOYER RECOGNITION 

requires the ongoing building of our reputation and relationships.

In the news


By Tamara Thomas November 20, 2024
20 November 2024: The ADvTECH Group (ADvTECH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hannes Boonzaaier as designated Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director with effect from 1 February 2025. After an initial handover period, Boonzaaier will succeed Didier Oesch who, as previously announced, will retire at the end of April 2025 after more than 19 years of distinguished service with the Group. Boonzaaier, a Chartered Accountant, joined the AfroCentric Group in 2003 and is currently the Group Chief Financial Officer. He has held this position since 2015 and is responsible for all financial management and investment decisions at the group. Prior to joining the AfroCentric Group in 2003, Boonzaaier was a senior manager in the corporate finance team at KPMG where he also completed his Articles. Commenting on the appointment, ADvTECH Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Whyte said: “The Board and the executive team are pleased with the appointment of Hannes as CFO. We are confident that his experience as the CFO of a listed company, coupled with his overall business acumen, will further support the delivery of our ambition and implementation of our growth strategy. I look forward to working closely with him.”
By Tamara Thomas November 20, 2024
In South Africa, a Matric certificate is still considered the gold standard for educational achievement and the ticket to further study. However it is important to recognise that this path may not be the best fit for everyone, and understand that there are indeed alternative routes to career success. “For many students, the rigours and constraints of the senior high journey and Matric can be prohibitively daunting, and the pressure to perform can be overwhelming. However, this does not mean that these individuals are devoid of potential or that they lack the skills and dedication required to succeed in their chosen careers,” says Siyavuya Makubalo, Marketing Manager at Oxbridge Academy, a brand of Africa’s leading private education provider ADvTECH. “This leaves these students and their parents in despair, particularly if they are not aware of the options available to them outside of Matric completion,” she says. The reality however, is that South Africa offers a robust alternative to the Matric route through SAQA-registered Occupational Certificates. These qualifications, registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and quality assured by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), are designed to equip students with work-relevant skills that are highly valued by employers. Unlike the Matric certificate, which focuses mainly on theoretical knowledge, work-related Occupational Certificates emphasise practical skills and hands-on experience, making students job-ready from the outset. “One of the most significant advantages of Occupational Certificates is their accessibility,” says Makubalo. “Students can earn these qualifications without needing a Matric certificate, opening up educational and career opportunities to a broader segment of the population. These certificates are structured to accommodate different National Qualifications Framework (NQF) levels, ensuring that students can find a qualification that aligns with their educational background and career aspirations.” Further good news is that occupational certificates are available across a diverse range of career fields, which means that most aspiring students will be able to find a good fit for their personal vision. They include (but are not limited to): Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker (SAQA ID 104792) This qualification enables students to provide personal care to clients in home-based settings, assist with daily living activities, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients. It also focuses on effective communication with clients and their families to ensure holistic care. Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer (SAQA ID 94597) This qualification prepares students to promote health and wellness in communities, develop and implement health promotion programmes, and conduct health education and awareness campaigns. It also involves collaborating with healthcare professionals and community organisations to achieve health promotion goals. Occupational Certificate: Cash Office Clerk (SAQA ID 101863) This qualification trains students to manage cash transactions, maintain accurate financial records, process sales and refunds, and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. It also includes skills in handling customer payments, managing cash handling equipment, and maintaining a secure financial environment. Occupational Certificate: Patrol Officer (SAQA ID 110867) This qualification equips students with the skills to conduct regular patrols, identify and report security threats, and engage with the public to maintain order and safety. It also focuses on maintaining accurate records of patrol activities and ensuring compliance with security protocols. Occupational Certificate: Security Officer (SAQA ID 110866) This qualification prepares students to perform security duties, including conducting patrols, responding to security incidents, and maintaining security equipment and systems. It also equips them with the skills to collaborate with law enforcement and other security personnel to ensure a safe and secure environment. Occupational Certificate: First Line Security Manager (SAQA 118687) This qualification prepares students to oversee and manage security operations effectively. It equips them with the skills to coordinate security teams, develop and implement security protocols, and respond to incidents strategically. Students will also learn how to manage security resources, maintain compliance and regulatory standards, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure a safe and secure environment. Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner (SAQA ID 99714) The qualification equips students to ensure the safety and wellbeing of individuals in the workplace, by gaining comprehensive knowledge and essential skills to identify and effectively mitigate hazards, and minimise risks within designated work areas“ An overview of the aforementioned occupational certificates will show that the skills being learned are in high demand in South Africa. Additionally, by virtue of their SAQA-registration, they are recognised and valued by South African employers,” says Makubalo.  “It is true that a Matric certificate remains an important milestone for many, but it is most definitely not the only route to personal and career success. For those students for whom Matric simply isn’t a fit, Occupational Certificates offer a viable, practical, and work-relevant alternative that will equip them with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in their chosen careers. These alternatives are becoming increasingly important, providing a more inclusive and effective way to prepare students for the workforce.”
By Tamara Thomas November 20, 2024
ADvTECH Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number 1990/001119/06) Share code: ADH ISIN: ZAE000031035 (“ADvTECH” or “the Group”) CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT OF HANNES BOONZAAIER AS GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER In accordance with paragraph 3.59(a) of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, the board of directors of ADvTECH (“Board”) is excited to announce the appointment of Mr Hannes Boonzaaier (“Hannes”) as designated Group Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and Executive Director with effect from 1 February 2025. After an initial handover period, he will succeed Didier Oesch as CFO, who will retire at the end of April 2025 (as per SENS announcement published on 11 June 2024) after serving the Group with distinction for more than 19 years. Hannes, a Chartered Accountant, joined the AfroCentric Group in 2003 and is currently the Group Chief Financial Officer. He has held this position since 2015 and is responsible for all financial management and investment decisions. Prior to joining the AfroCentric Group, he was a senior manager in the corporate finance team at KPMG, where he also completed his Articles. Hannes holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Pretoria, completed a Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) through UNISA, and was admitted as a Chartered Accountant (SAICA) in 2000.  CFO South Africa awarded him the CFO Transformation and Empowerment Award in 2019. He won “Best Integrated Audit Report” for healthcare companies at the annual Board of Healthcare Funders Awards in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and was the overall winner in the JSE Small Cap section Integrated Audit Reports at the Sunday Times Companies Secretaries Award in 2022. The Board would like to congratulate Hannes on his appointment and looks forward to the contribution that he will bring to the Group. 20 November 2024 Johannesburg Sponsor: Bridge Capital Advisors Proprietary Limited
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Revenue

15%


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Operating Profit

16%


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Normalised Earnings per Share

38.0 cents


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Interim Dividend per Share

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