Institutional Overview
Crane International Academy is an established private education and reputable training institution, operating successfully since 2010. Over the years, strategic partnerships with accredited training providers have supported the Academy’s growth and strengthened its position within the education and training sector. The institution operates within a structured governance and management framework and continues on a structured and sustainable growth path, sustainability, and capacity development aligned with its long-term strategic objectives.
Crane International Academy is governed by a well-defined management structure consisting of Directors, Heads of Departments, Principals, a Marketing Manager, and an Operations Manager. Institutional capacity building is achieved through continuous development of the Academy’s human resources, systems, and infrastructure to support quality teaching, learning, and administration.
To consistently achieve its Mission, Vision, and quality objectives, Crane International Academy applies a participative and inclusive governance approach aligned with DHET, QCTO and SETA requirements. This approach ensures the involvement of all relevant stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, Academic Board, Management, Student Representative Council (SRC), Parents, Government Departments, Corporate-Workplace Companies, Industry Partners, SETAs, and other statutory or regulatory authorities-Quality Assurance Bodies with whom the institution maintains formal and strategic relationships and accreditations.
This approach ensures compliance, relevance, continuous improvement, and sustainable delivery of quality education and occupational training
Campuses and Institutional Growth
The institution established its Main Campus in Witbank (Emalahleni) in 2010, where it earned a solid reputation for delivering credible and demand-driven qualifications. Building on this success, the Academy expanded its footprint and impact through the establishment of additional campuses:
- Middelburg and Burgersfort Campuses (2014), extending access to occupational and vocational training in Mpumalanga and Limpopo regions;
- Durban Campus (2018), strengthening the institution’s presence in KwaZulu-Natal and supporting coastal economic sectors;
- Centurion Sister Campus trading as SA Innovation College (2025), enhancing innovation-driven programmes and metropolitan access.
Each campus operates within approved institutional policies, quality management systems, and regulatory requirements, contributing collectively to the Academy’s national footprint and achievements.
Description of the Corporate Entity
In alignment with the national mandate of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to expand access to education, address skills shortages, and facilitate workforce readiness, Crane International Academy was established as a responsive and purpose-driven education and training provider.
The Academy was founded to contribute to the empowerment of unemployed, under-skilled, and previously disadvantaged individuals by providing occupational, vocational, and professional qualifications aligned to QCTO, SETA, and industry requirements. Since the establishment of its main campus in Witbank, the institution has built a solid reputation for quality delivery, learner support, and compliance, progressively expanding its campus network to meet growing demand.
Crane International Academy remains committed to producing work-ready graduates equipped with practical competencies, ethical values, and industry-relevant skills, thereby supporting economic growth, employment creation, and national transformation objectives.
Vision
To be a leading, compliant, and innovative provider of occupational skills training, vocational education, and professional development, recognised nationally for excellence in learner-centred delivery across:
- Occupational Skills Training
- Health & Safety Management
- Education (Junior Teacher Development)
- Policing and Law Enforcement Studies
- Business and Administration
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Family Law Practitioner Development
- Engineering Skills Programmes
- Information Technology and Digital Skills
- Online, Distance, and Blended Learning Models
These focus areas are aligned with national priority skills, economic development strategies, and the National Development Plan (NDP), ensuring relevance, sustainability, and impact.
Crane International Academy is committed to producing competent, employable, and ethically grounded graduates who contribute meaningfully to economic growth, community development, and national skills priorities.
Mission
To promote excellence, quality, integrity, personal development, and overall occupational competence within the education and training sector by delivering accredited, learner-centred, and industry-relevant programmes that meet the standards of DHET, QCTO, SETAs, and professional bodies, while empowering learners to achieve meaningful employment and career progression.
Our Slogan
“Success is in perfection and Education is a mission of discovering a hidden treasure”
Objectives
- To actively contribute to government-led socio-economic development and skills development initiatives
- To provide relevant, responsive, and lifelong learning opportunities that meet the evolving needs of communities and industry
- To deliver programmes that complement and enhance traditional classroom education through practical, occupational, and workplace-aligned learning
- To maintain compliance with DHET, QCTO, SETA, and other relevant regulatory frameworks
- To promote employability, entrepreneurship, and career progression for learners