ORT South Africa

Mission

ORT South Africa, offers quality technological education and vocational training to meet the demands of the employment market, and give special attention to those whose lives are racked by poverty and despair. Since 1999, ORT SA has gained a nation-wide reputation as an “organisation that delivers”. ORT bases all its work on the principles of: Self-sufficiency Sustainability Empowerment and Partnership

Programs

OORT focuses on educatorl development, career development and skills training, and community capacity building.

Funded Projects on GlobalGiving

Inner City Creche ECD teacher training

ICT Sows Grassroots of South African Township

ICT Sows Grassroots of South African Township

Personnel Overview

Tracy Mayhew - Project Manager
Tracy gained invaluable skills working with a variety of NGOs in Cape Town For 5 years. This included an internship in project management at Habitat for Humanity. Tracy started working at ORT South Africa in 2003 as a trainer and placement officer for the Fasset project. Her responsibilities have grown extensively and she is currently Project Manager for the Fasset programme and others.

Personnel Statistics

Michael Sieff,
Director
Founded in 1936
Employees: 15
Volunteers: 15

Financial Statistics

Budget (2006): $ 714,285
Budget (2005): $ 428,571
Maximum Budget: $ 714,285
Overhead: 10 %
Other funding sources: USAID, Canton of Geneva, South African Government deparments, Corporates
Religious Affiliation: Jeiwsh led non profit organisation