A fully accredited, people-first health & safety training institution.
We hold each of these accreditations in its own right.
- SETA accredited, the Transport Sector Education and Training Authority
- QCTO accredited, the Quality Council for Trades & Occupations
- Department of Employment & Labour, the National DoEL
- Department of Transport accredited, the National DOT
Our philosophy is simple, “Abantu Kuqala”, simply translated as “People First”.
People First: The Foundation of Safety Excellence
At OHST, we believe that people are the driving force behind both safety and productivity. That’s why we champion an Abantu Kuqala (People First) approach, moving beyond the traditional mindset of choosing between safety and production.
We understand that when people are valued, empowered, and protected, organisations achieve stronger safety performance, greater operational efficiency, and sustainable business success. For over a decade, we have helped businesses integrate safety and productivity through a culture that puts people first, delivering remarkable results across industries.
People First. Safety Always. Performance Naturally Follows.
Accredited. Recognised. People First.
BBBEE Level 1
OHST is a Level 1 BBBEE company, with a rating of 135%, which offers the highest quality training at very competitive prices.
SAIOSH Corporate Member
OHST is a corporate member of the South African Institute of Safety & Health (SAIOSH), one of the largest health & safety institutes in South Africa.
CPD – Registered Soft Skills Courses
We are registered with soft skills courses for which you can claim CPD points.
Fully Accredited Institute
Accredited with SETA. Accredited with QCTO. Further accreditations with the National Department of Employment & Labour (DoEL) and with the National Department of Transport (DOT).
A fresh, dynamic team, ever willing to go the extra mile.
SETA Registered Assessors
OHST uses SETA registered assessors that are subject-matter experts in their relevant fields of work.
Claim BACK up to 70%
SAQA approved courses allow your organisation to claim back up to 70% of the monies spent from the SETA funding.
National & Africa
We offer on-site training nationally as well as off-site courses, with a reach that extends across South Africa and into Africa.
Tailored for YOU
We can customise training courses to suit your organisational needs, with material development tailor-made to your organisation.
Accredited and recognised.
Occupational Health and Safety Training (OHST) is a fully accredited training institution.
- SETA accredited
- QCTO accredited
- Department of Employment & Labour accredited
- Department of Transport accredited
Choose OHST, your one-stop OHS training solution.
Accredited courses, on-site or off-site, nationally and internationally.