About Platform Ed
Platform Ed is a division of Platform Entrepreneurial Hub, a trusted organisation accredited by Services SETA (Accreditation Number: 12966). This connection ensures that our leadership development programs are backed by a strong foundation of quality and professionalism. We specialise in delivering practical, standards-informed training tailored specifically for school managers and aspiring school leaders. Our mission is to empower education professionals across Gauteng with the skills and insights needed to lead schools confidently and effectively.
our story
Platform Ed was born out of a deep recognition of a pressing need in South Africa’s education system: the urgent demand for competent, empowered, and visionary school leaders who can navigate complexity and drive lasting change in schools.
Our journey began with a simple but powerful insight—schools rise or fall on the strength of their leadership. While teachers are often equipped to teach, too many step into school management roles without the formal training needed to lead with strategic clarity, operational confidence, and instructional excellence. We saw an opportunity to fill that gap with high-impact and future-focused leadership development.
Founded by educators, education specialists, and leadership practitioners, Platform Ed set out to transform how school leadership is cultivated in South Africa. We envisioned a platform where aspiring and current school managers could access world-class training, grounded in the realities of South African schools and designed to meet the evolving demands of the education sector.
Today, Platform Ed stands as a trusted provider of premium leadership development for school managers, serving individuals, schools, and government departments alike. As we look ahead, our mission remains clear: to build a generation of school leaders who can lead not just schools, but systems—driving excellence, equity, and innovation across the education landscape.
our why
To Elevate School Leadership
We believe strong leadership is the foundation of effective schools. By developing skilled, confident school managers, we directly improve teaching quality, learner outcomes, and school performance.
To Bridge the Skills Gap in Education
Too many school leaders are promoted without the tools to lead strategically. We exist to close that gap by providing accessible and practical leadership training that meets real-world school challenges.
To Drive Systemic Change from the Ground Up
We’re not just training individuals — we’re investing in a movement of empowered school leaders who can transform their schools, influence communities, and strengthen the education system as a whole.