OHST HEALTH AND SAFETY

What OHST HEALTH AND SAFETY does

OHST (Occupational Health and Safety Training), trading as OHST Health and Safety, is a South African accredited occupational health and safety training and consulting firm headquartered in Umhlanga Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal, with branch offices in Richards Bay and Hillcrest. Operating since approximately 2010, the company delivers a unified portfolio of more than 60 SAQA unit-standard-approved training courses alongside a parallel consulting division. Its core training catalogue includes proprietary branded programmes — OHSTRAC™ (Safety Officer Course) and iiCAT (Incident Investigation Causational Analysis Technique) — together with risk management, supervisor safety, first aid, basic fire fighting, legal liability, overhead crane and counterbalance lift truck operation, hazardous chemical handling, MSDS awareness, working at heights, hearing-loss prevention, and selected soft-skills offerings. The consulting division extends into compliance audits, policy and standards setting, contractor management, health and safety committee enablement, independent incident investigation, smelting safety (aluminium and manganese), construction safety, transportation fatigue management, and PPE/clothing engineering solutions.

The company's business model is professional-services based: revenue is generated through quote-based training engagements and consulting mandates, with on-site delivery as the preferred channel for enterprise clients, supplemented by off-site courses at OHST facilities and international delivery into markets across Africa. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; a key commercial lever is that organisations can claim back up to 70% of training costs from SETA funding because OHST's programmes are accredited. Customers are distributed across corporate compliance, industrial/manufacturing, transportation/logistics, and professional development segments, with a cumulative base of 255+ customers and 41,515+ trainees trained.

Regulatory positioning is the foundation of the operating model: OHST holds full accreditation with SETA and QCTO, and further accreditations from the National Department of Labour and National Department of Transport. The company is BBBEE Level 1 compliant with a 135% rating, is a corporate member of SAIOSH, and operates under a "People First" ("Abantu Kuqala") philosophy. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website, prominent accreditation and BBBEE display, and SAIOSH membership, with distribution driven by direct enterprise field sales and inside-sales phone/WhatsApp intake.

Name

OHST HEALTH AND SAFETY

Legal name

Occupational Health and Safety Training

Website

https://ohst.co.za

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OHST is a South African accredited occupational health and safety training and consulting firm offering 60+ SETA/QCTO-approved courses plus compliance, risk, and incident-management consulting to corporate, industrial, and logistics clients nationally and across Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Health and Safety Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

akta.pro primary industry

EHS Training, Competency & Culture Programs (BPAHAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

EHS Auditing, Inspections & Assurance (BPAHAJAG), EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Occupational health and safety training
• Accredited safety courses
• Workplace compliance training
• Safety consulting services
• SAQA unit standard training

Headquarters

HQ city

Umhlanga Ridge

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Services: OHST generates revenue through providing accredited occupational health and safety training courses. SAQA approved courses allow organizations to claim back up to 70% of monies spent from SETA funding.
2. Consulting Services: The company offers consulting division services including compliance audits, policy development, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
3. Material Development Services: OHST offers material development services tailor-made to organizational needs, including method statements, standard operating procedures, and written safe work procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OHST provides accredited occupational health and safety training courses (60+ SAQA unit standard approved) and a consulting division offering compliance audits, risk assessments, policy development, incident investigations, and material development services. The company trains corporate clients in South Africa and internationally on-site or off-site, under a 'People First' philosophy, with proprietary programs including OHSTRAC™ and iiCAT.

Product overview

OHST (Occupational Health and Safety Training) is a training and consulting company offering a unified portfolio of occupational health and safety services. The Training Division provides over 60 SAQA unit standard approved courses including safety officer training (OHSTRAC™), risk management (RMC), incident investigation (iiCAT), supervisor safety, first aid, fire fighting, legal liability, crane and forklift operation, and various technical courses. The consulting division offers services including leadership safety structure, company policy setting, contractor management, compliance audits, health & safety committees, incident investigation, risk assessments, construction safety, smelting safety, transportation safety, and personal protective equipment solutions. The company operates under a 'People First' philosophy and serves clients nationally and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OHSTRAC™: Safety Officer Course — a cutting-edge education programme demonstrating understanding of compliance towards the Occupational Health and Safety Act no. 85 of 1993, designed for key HSE personnel.
• iiCAT

Products and services

• Safety Officer Course (OHSTRAC™) Comprehensive safety officer training course designed by subject matter experts, demonstrating compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 through theory, technical and practical application. Targeted at key HSE personnel in South African organizations.
• Risk Management Course (RMC) Risk management training covering corporate governance, total risk management in the workplace, and duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993. Targeted at organizations needing formal risk management capability.
• Incident Investigation Causational Analysis Technique (iiCAT) Proprietary approach to incident investigation covering direct, indirect and root causes of workplace incidents, with over 23 elements for comprehensive analysis. Links learnings to legislation. Targeted at HSE professionals responsible for incident analysis.
• Supervisor Safety Course (SSC) Training for supervisors on their roles, duties and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993, with focus on first-line management duties. Targeted at first-line supervisors in workplaces.
• First Aid Level 1, 2, 3 First aid training program covering prompt first aid treatment for injuries and emergencies at work, SAQA unit standard approved. Targeted at designated workplace first aiders.
• Basic Fire Fighting Course Fire fighting training covering different classes of fires, firefighting equipment, and practical extinguishing of pan fires using fire extinguishers. Targeted at workplace fire wardens and emergency response teams.
• Legal Liability Course Training on legal responsibilities and liabilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), covering workplace safety regulations and compliance. Targeted at managers and HSE personnel responsible for compliance.
• Overhead Crane Training (C30 - C31) SAQA unit standard approved training for lifting machinery operators, aligned with the National Code of Practice under Driven Machinery Regulation. Targeted at industrial overhead crane operators.
• Counterbalance Lift Truck Training (Codes F1 - F2) SAQA unit standard approved training for counterbalance lift truck operators under the National Code of Practice. Targeted at industrial forklift operators.
• Conveying Dangerous Goods by Road Unit standard approved course for conveying dangerous goods by road, required for PRDP-D license issuance. Targeted at professional drivers and transport companies handling dangerous goods.
• Health & Safety Representative Course Compulsory course for industries with 20+ employees covering legal aspects and practical effectiveness as HSE representatives under OHS Act 85 of 1993. Targeted at designated health and safety representatives.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) Course on effective hazards identification and risk assessment procedures before task commencement, designed to reduce workplace incidents. Targeted at HSE professionals and supervisors.
• Handling and Storage of Hazardous Chemical Substances Training on handling and storing hazardous chemical substances under hazardous chemical substance regulations, helping employees locate, interpret and understand MSDS documentation. Targeted at workers handling chemicals.
• Basic Working at Heights Comprehensive training on essential knowledge and skills needed to work safely at elevated levels across various industries. Targeted at workers performing tasks at heights.
• Emotional Intelligence (Soft Skills Course) Emotional intelligence development course grounded in current science, using robust methodology for transformational learning. Targeted at professionals seeking CPD points and personal development.
• OHST Consulting Division Services Comprehensive consulting services covering leadership safety structure, company policy and standards setting, contractor management, onboarding and inductions, industrial psychology, OHS compliance audits, health and safety committees, independent incident investigation, risk assessments, construction safety, smelting safety, transportation safety, safety critical equipment, and personal protective equipment solutions. Targeted at corporates requiring specialized HSE advisory support.
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) & Written Safe Work Procedure (WSWP) Development Material development service for method statements, standard operating procedures and written safe work procedures tailor-made to organizational needs. Targeted at organizations needing customized safety documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizations can claim back up to 70% of training costs from SETA funding
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority)coreOthersSETA accreditation allows OHST to provide SAQA unit standard approved training. Organizations can claim back up to 70% of training costs from SETA funding through OHST's approved courses.
• QCTO (Quality Council For Trades & Occupations)coreOthersQCTO accreditation provides quality assurance for occupational qualifications and training programs offered by OHST.
• National Department of Labour (DOL)coreOthersDOL accreditation with further accreditation for OHST's training programs, particularly for Department of Labour approved courses under OHSA.
• National Department of Transport (DOT)coreOthersDOT approval for conveying dangerous goods by road training. OHST is an approved training body for drivers requiring PRDP-D licenses.
• SAIOSH (South African Institute of Safety & Health)minorOthersOHST is a corporate member of SAIOSH, one of the largest Health & Safety Institutes in South Africa.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Tjeka Training Solutions: Tjeka is a South African accredited training provider offering occupational health and safety, mining, and construction-related courses. It is comparable to OHST in regulatory accreditation, target industries (mining, construction, transport), and course catalog structure.

Broad incumbents

• SGS Academy: SGS operates a global training academy offering occupational health and safety courses, ISO standards training, and compliance consulting. Overlaps with OHST in EHS training delivery but serves a much wider international enterprise customer base.
• BSI Training: BSI is a global standards and training company offering accredited EHS, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 courses through its professional services arm. Comparable to OHST as a broad incumbent offering EHS training and management system consulting at a larger scale and international scope.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global testing, inspection, and certification company offering HSE training, audits, and consulting through its South African operation. Comparable to OHST in EHS consulting and accredited training delivery but at significantly larger scale and broader service portfolio.

Direct peers

• SAAT (South African Academy of Training): SAAT provides SETA-accredited occupational health and safety training, including first aid, fire fighting, and operator certification courses. It is comparable to OHST in target customer (corporate/industrial), accreditation model, and course mix.
• Prisma Training Solutions: Prisma is a South African SETA- and QCTO-accredited training provider focused on health and safety, mining, and engineering skills. It is a direct peer given its similar accreditation footprint, course portfolio structure, and enterprise customer orientation.
• NOSA: NOSA is South Africa's largest occupational health, safety, and environmental training provider, offering accredited OHS courses, consulting, and audit services. It is the closest direct peer to OHST given overlap in SETA accreditation, course catalogue, consulting division, and South African enterprise target market.
• DenvirSafety: DenvirSafety is a South African occupational health and safety training provider delivering accredited SHE courses and consulting. It competes with OHST for the same corporate, industrial, and mining client base across South Africa with comparable SETA-accredited offerings.

Emerging players

• Safety Training Providers (Compliance & Risk Solutions): Numerous smaller South African SETA- and Department of Labour-accredited OHS training providers compete regionally with OHST for the same corporate training budgets. They are emerging players with overlapping course catalogs but smaller geographic footprints and limited consulting depth.
• SHE Africa: SHE Africa is a South African health, safety, and environmental consultancy offering training, audits, and compliance services. It overlaps with OHST's consulting and training footprint but skews more toward advisory work than course delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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