DLO Academy · Part of DLO Energy Resources Group
Accredited solar PV qualifications and renewable energy training in South Africa, from practical solar skills to project finance. Built by an energy developer, for the people who will run Africa’s energy projects.
About DLO Academy
DLO Academy is a specialised training and development institution dedicated to addressing Africa’s growing need for skills in the green and renewable energy sectors. As the skills development arm of DLO Energy Resources Group, we equip individuals, businesses and communities with the knowledge and skills to participate meaningfully in the just energy transition. Our training portfolio includes Solar Panel Cleaning and Maintenance and Financial Modelling for Renewable Energy, with programmes designed to provide practical, employment-ready and entrepreneurial skills. Every project begins with a detailed skills audit, and training is delivered by experienced professionals who have implemented renewable energy and sustainability projects across Africa. We also mentor and support entrepreneurs seeking to build and scale sustainable enterprises in the clean energy and green economy value chains.
Accreditation & partners
DLO Academy, operating as DLO Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd, is a QCTO-accredited Skills Development Provider with a track record of designing and delivering training and enterprise development programmes across South Africa and internationally. Our clients and partners include Eskom, EWSETA, Sasol, ABSA and Longyuan Mulilo. We have partnered with EWSETA to offer an Introduction to Project Financial Modelling, equipping professionals in the financial sector and entrepreneurs with critical finance skills. Our work also includes accredited green skills training for youth and township entrepreneurs, and supplier transition programmes supporting the green economy.
Accredited green skills in De Aar (2024)
and Gauteng (2025)
Including Eskom, EWSETA, Sasol, Absa
and Longyuan Mulilo
Accredited training
A clear pathway from a three-month entry programme to a three-year technician qualification. All five are delivered in person, with practical work on real equipment.
1In personThe fastest route into the solar sector: safety and tools, the fundamentals of electricity and solar, panel cleaning, working at heights, then enterprise training.
CETA-accredited, transitioning to QCTO
2In personThe first formal QCTO qualification in the pathway. Learners mount the mechanical components of pre-designed standalone systems under supervision.
SAQA 120885 · NQF 4 · 84 credits
3In personFor servicing systems already in the field: testing, diagnosing and replacing panels, inverters, batteries, charge controllers and switchgear.
SAQA 120863 · NQF 5 · 133 credits
4In personThe full qualification, of which the Mounter is a part. Installers plan, install, test and commission complete standalone systems independently.
SAQA 120883 · NQF 4 · 211 credits
5In personThe most advanced qualification in the suite, covering both PV farm and standalone systems: planning, installation, maintenance and repair at either scale.
SAQA 99447 · NQF 5 · 344 credits
Self-paced online courses are in development, so you can learn on your phone or laptop, at your own pace, wherever you are.
Each course will include assessments and a certificate on completion. Enrolment, payment and learner access will open on this website.
Watch this spaceHybrid courses
Short professional programmes that combine facilitated sessions with online learning, for working professionals, entrepreneurs and corporate teams.
HybridWhat the move to a low-carbon economy means in practice: the policy landscape, where new work and enterprise opportunities are emerging, and how communities, suppliers and workers take part in the transition.
Duration and intake dates to be confirmed
HybridDelivered with EWSETA as an Introduction to Project Financial Modelling: modelling fundamentals, PPA and offtake modelling, debt sizing and sensitivity analysis, and what DFIs and lenders look for in due diligence.
Duration and intake dates to be confirmed
Contact
For course enquiries, corporate and funded programmes,
or SETA learnership funding, get in touch with our team.
