About Us
Sub-Saharan Africa College of Technology (SSAC.tech) is a forward-thinking vocational institution committed to equipping individuals with practical, future-ready skills that support the transition to a low-carbon economy. With campuses in Midrand and Cape Town, SSAC.tech offers accredited training in solar energy and related technologies, including the respected PV Green Card programme, endorsed by SAPVIA and accredited by the QCTO. We bridge the gap between education and industry through hands-on, industry-aligned training, empowering learners to become qualified professionals who can lead and innovate in the renewable energy sector across Africa.
Office Members
Meet our professional staff and their powerful impacts to the Sub-Saharan African College of Technology family.
Carel Smith
Principal
Email: carel@ssac.tech
Office No.: 021 000 2902
Darren Becker
Development & Learning Officer
Email: darren@ssac.tech
Cellphone: +27 77 601 2775
Our Instructors
Our facilitators and moderators are here for a reason—their expertise, practical experience, and knowledge are invaluable to our industry.
Edward Halfcrown
Cape Town | PV Green card Facilitator
Bhekisizwe Landela
Midrand | PV Green card Facilitator
George Bergh
OHS Officer Facilitator
Grad. Dip SAFSI, Fire & Incident Surveyor IISA
FP&M - 754/ASS/000903, TETA - ASSR20–36
Quality Training,
State-of-the-art Training Centers...
SSAC.tech is an independent vocational training institute committed to advancing renewable energy education across Africa. Originally inspired by international best practices, our approach integrates hands-on learning with global standards to deliver impactful solar energy training.
We operate as part of a broader vision — the Global Renewable Energy & Efficiency Network (GREEN) — aiming not only to train individuals, but to grow a continent-wide network of skilled PV professionals. Through strong connections with manufacturers, distributors, and industry associations, SSAC.tech serves as a dynamic bridge between education and the evolving renewable energy sector.
We pride ourselves on the professionalism and high quality of our training, delivered by industry experts with years of field experience. Every course is carefully structured to meet the demands of the growing green energy sector, with a strong focus on technical competence, safety, and compliance.
Our state-of-the-art training centres, located in Midrand and Cape Town, are fully equipped with modern solar technologies and interactive learning environments. These facilities simulate real installation conditions, giving learners the opportunity to apply their skills in a controlled, industry-relevant setting.
