About

Open Learning Group (OLG) is a QCTO, CHE and SETA accredited Private Higher Education Institution, established in 1997, specialising in logistics and supply chain management. Qualifications are delivered through a blended distance learning model which is online, with learnerships, skills programmes and short learning programmes delivered through contact sessions. In addition, OLG fosters partnerships with companies planning to upskill their employees as well as providing opportunities for unemployed students. OLG is committed to making a real difference in helping people to realise their career aspirations and in doing so, contributing to a better skilled Africa.

OLG is a BBB EE Status Level 1 Education Provider

Students: We offer a range of accredited programmes that meet the highest academic and industry standards.

Further Education and Training (FET) learnerships, Skills Training and Short Learning Programmes: We partner with companies who want to develop employees professionally, through quality, accredited programmes.

Support services for educational institutions: We are leaders in providing education and training institutions with administrative and operational support.

Accreditation

Open Learning Group (Pty) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kagiso Capital.

OLG is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a Private Higher Education Institution (PHEI), is also regis­tered on various SETAs’ databases as an approved provider (i.e. ETDP SETA, W&RSETA and TETA). OLG is currently a member of the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF),  and is also an active member of Asso­ciation of Private Pro­viders in Education, Training and Development (APPETD).

Vision and Mission

Vision:

To be the leading provider of independent, employable, entrepreneurial thinkers who create personal and economic value for themselves and for society

Mission:

To be an innovative, industry-lead learning partner providing accessible, market-responsive, quality, accredited qualifications in Further Education and in Higher Education.

OLG Values:

1. Leadership & Entrepreneurial Spirit
2. Teamwork & Collaboration
3. Believe in transformation, Innovation and doing everything with excellence
4. Act with integrity, respect & care
5. Be passionate