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Our Mission

To deliver quality, accessible, and industry-relevant technical and vocational education that equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to excel in their chosen careers and contribute meaningfully to South Africa's economic development.

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, fostering innovation, and ensuring that every learner receives comprehensive support throughout their educational journey.

Our Vision

To be the leading technical and vocational education institution in Africa, recognized for academic excellence, industry partnerships, and our contribution to skills development and economic transformation.

We envision a future where AIET graduates are sought after by employers, where our programmes set the benchmark for quality, and where we play a pivotal role in addressing South Africa's critical skills shortages.

Campus life & support

Where AIET learning comes to life

AIET is not only about programmes and qualifications. It is about what students experience daily: safe spaces, practical environments, community-facing learning, guided projects and accommodation-minded support that helps learners stay focused on purpose and progression.

Student accommodation, support spaces and practical exposure

These new visuals show the balance of campus life that families and future students look for: bright study-friendly rooms, organised corridors, private ablutions, workshop activity, outreach learning and lecturer-guided practical sessions.

  • Accommodation-style spaces that support routine, privacy and concentration.
  • Practical workshops where students learn by doing and producing.
  • Community outreach experiences that build service, compassion and confidence.
  • Real images that help search engines and visitors understand the depth of AIET life.

More than classes β€” a pathway to growth

Whether a learner is entering health, engineering, IT or technical fields, the AIET experience is built around employability, discipline, confidence and real-world relevance. Students are supported to live, study, collaborate and move with intention.

Our accommodation visuals can support student and parent confidence, while our practical workshop and outreach visuals show how AIET translates training into action. Subject to intake, space and operational arrangements, these support environments strengthen the full learner journey.

CommunityStudents step into outreach, care and public-facing service environments.
PracticalWorkshop, drawing, building and fabrication activities shape technical confidence.
SupportAccommodation-minded and organised spaces help students live and learn with dignity.
Open plan AIET student studio space with bright tiles and wide windows
Open-plan student studio space designed for daily living, rest and study.
A private shower cubicle inside a student accommodation unit
Private shower facilities that promote hygiene and personal dignity.
Student accommodation sink and wash area
Simple, neat and functional in-room washing space.
Student accommodation private toilet with tiled finishes
Private toilet space within the student living environment.
AIET students working together on a campus setup and installation project
Students working together on practical setup and installation tasks that grow teamwork and problem-solving.

Our Story

A professional institution built for occupational excellence

African Institute of Engineering and Technology (AIET) is a Benoni-based private training institution built around one purpose: to prepare learners for real occupational competence. The institution was formed to close the gap between classroom learning and workplace readiness by combining accredited programmes, practical training, learner administration, academic governance and industry-focused skills development.

AIET has grown through disciplined compliance and structured operations. Our work is guided by QCTO accreditation, assessment centre responsibilities, internal quality assurance, academic planning and learner support systems. Each programme is positioned to give students a clear route into technical careers, health and social services, digital fields, engineering trades and occupational training pathways.

The institution operates from two Benoni campuses: Swan Campus at 18 Swan Street and Woburn Campus at 48 Woburn Avenue. These campuses give learners access to administration support, classrooms, workshops, digital systems, library and printing services, media support, reception services and campus-based coordination.

Our corporate culture is professional, accountable and learner-centred. From admissions, registration and examinations to curriculum delivery, campus operations, media production and student services, AIET continues to build a credible institution that serves learners, employers, communities and South Africa's skills development agenda.

2019

Institutional Foundation

AIET was registered as African Institute of Engineering and Technology (Pty) Ltd, creating a formal platform for technical, occupational and professional education in Gauteng.

2020-2023

Systems, Quality and Programme Development

The institution strengthened its academic systems, learner administration processes, internal quality assurance practices and programme delivery model to support accredited occupational training.

2025-2031

Expanded Accreditation Footprint

AIET's accreditation scope expanded across Skills Development Provider and Assessment Centre functions, including engineering, technology, health and social sciences qualifications.

Today

Two Campuses, One Standard

With Swan Campus and Woburn Campus serving learners in Benoni, AIET continues to invest in people, facilities, governance, technology and practical learning environments that support occupational competence.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Excellence

We pursue the highest standards in education delivery, assessment, and learner support. Excellence is not just a goalβ€”it's our standard.

Integrity

We operate with transparency, honesty, and ethical conduct in all our dealings with learners, partners, and regulatory bodies.

Innovation

We embrace new technologies, teaching methodologies, and industry practices to ensure our learners receive relevant, future-ready education.

Student-Centered

Every decision we make prioritizes learner success, wellbeing, and career readiness. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Collaboration

We build strong partnerships with industry, SETAs, and communities to create meaningful learning experiences and employment pathways.

Empowerment

We empower learners with not just technical skills, but also critical thinking, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial mindsets for lifelong success.

Our Accreditations & Registration

Recognized by South Africa's leading quality assurance bodies

QCTO SDP: Engineering & Technology Programmes

07-QCTO/SDP151225110251

Accredited from 2026-01-05 to 2031-01-04 for Computer Technician (NQF 5), Software Engineer (NQF 6), and Plumber (NQF 4).

QCTO SDP: Plumbing Hand Programme

07-QCTO/SDP020326110935

Accredited from 2026-02-28 to 2031-02-27 to offer the Occupational Skills Programme: Plumbing Hand (NQF 3).

QCTO AC/TTC: Health Assessment Centre

07-QCTO/AC-TTC201125114621

Accredited from 2025-11-21 to 2030-11-20 to test and assess Health Promotion Officer (NQF 3) and Home Based Personal Care Assistant (NQF 2).

QCTO AC/TTC: Social Services Assessment Centre

07-QCTO/AC-TTC030226143023

Accredited from 2026-02-02 to 2031-02-01 to test and assess Social Auxiliary Worker, Social Counselling Support Worker, and Home Based Personal Care Worker.

UMALUSI Quality Assurance

Quality & Certification Board

UMALUSI is recognised as the quality assurance council for general and further education and training standards, including national vocational certification pathways.

Company Registration

2019/014681/07

Registered as African Institute of Engineering and Technology (Pty) Ltd.

Our Institutional Team

Experienced professionals committed to academic quality, learner support and campus operations

A. Williams

College Council

Provides governance oversight, institutional alignment, stakeholder relations and support for long-term growth.

Adrienne T. Assumption

Academic Officer & Principal

Oversees student affairs, including enrolment, registrations, examinations, academic administration and institutional leadership.

Adrienne T. Assumption

Operations Officer & Campus Manager

Supports academic services, corporate services and finance functions, including curriculum delivery, academic staff, HR, campus facilities, general administration, procurement, budgets and financial reporting.

Mr Motheo M. Marutla

CTO / CIO

Works hand in hand with Ms Assumption and is responsible for campus-wide information technology, networks, systems and digital infrastructure.

Bongathini P. Majola

HoD: Engineering Studies

Oversees trades including electrical engineering, boilermaking, welding and fitting, with focus on curriculum completion, workshop readiness, machinery use and occupational health and safety standards.

A. Assumption

HoD: Engineering Studies & Student Affairs Support

Supports departmental coordination, learner administration, practical training oversight and academic operations across the engineering studies environment.

Engineering Delivery Team

Senior Lecturers, Workshop & Safety Support

Senior lecturers deliver specialised modules. The workshop foreperson / chief artisan oversees practical workshops. Lab and workshop technicians maintain tools, calibrate equipment and prepare materials. Health and safety support keeps training aligned with OHS standards.

N. Ndamase

Academic Board Member

Serves on the Academic Board with A. Williams, A. Assumption,N. Ndamase and M. Marutla for instructional programmes, internal quality assurance and academic policies.

Thulani Andries Mndebele

Civil Engineering Lecturer

Supports civil engineering teaching, learner assessments, curriculum delivery and practical academic guidance.

Ms Sibongile Mhlongo

HPO Programme Lecturer

Leads Health Promotional Officer learning support, practical preparation and workplace readiness guidance.

Academic Board

A. Williams, A. Assumption,N. Ndamase, N. Ndamase & M. Marutla

Responsible for instructional programmes, internal quality assurance, academic policies, HoD support, senior lecturers, lecturers and campus operations.

Quality & Certification Boards

QCTO & UMALUSI

QCTO oversees occupational qualifications and assessment standards. UMALUSI supports quality assurance in general and further education and training certification pathways.

Campus Support, Media & Student Services

Dedicated teams that keep the learner experience professional, organised and visible

Media Team

Adrienne T. Assumption, Thabiso, Olinda & Francios

Adrienne T. Assumption leads media planning and script writing with Thabiso. Student assistants Olinda and Francios support content preparation, coordination and production activities.

Camera Crew

Lebo & Pumpkin

Responsible for camera support, practical filming, media capture and campus content production.

Reception

Nthabiseng Mkela & Motsoko

Provides front-office support, visitor assistance, learner enquiries and administrative reception services.

S. Masilela

Books, Library, Printing & Binding

Coordinates learning materials, library support, printing and binding services, assisted by Thabiso.

Our Campuses

AIET operates two Benoni campuses: Swan Campus at 18 Swan Street and Woburn Campus at 48 Woburn Avenue. Our campuses provide students with access to:

  • State-of-the-art engineering workshops equipped with industry-standard machinery
  • Fully equipped computer laboratories with latest software and hardware
  • Specialized welding facilities for all major welding processes
  • Modern classrooms with multimedia teaching aids
  • Comprehensive library with physical and digital resources
  • Student support center offering academic and career counseling
  • Safe, secure campus with 24/7 security
  • Accessible via public transport with ample parking

Swan Campus: 18 Swan Street, Benoni, Gauteng, 1500, South Africa

Woburn Campus: 48 Woburn Avenue, Benoni, Gauteng, 1500, South Africa

Campus Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 16:00

Swan Campus

Woburn Campus

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