Training Academy

Cementation Africa Training Academy (CATA)

Cementation Africa is home to the continent’s only dedicated, underground accredited mining training academy, purpose-built to develop the skills and safety mindset needed for high-performance underground operations.

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Our academy empowers individuals through simulation-based, competency-driven training across all mining disciplines – from shaft sinking and mechanised mining to rigging, maintenance, leadership, soft skills development, safety awareness, rescue protocols, and many more exceptional offerings. Every programme is aligned with site-specific needs and regulations, ensuring that what is learned in the classroom translates seamlessly to the field.
We use a blended learning model that includes virtual reality (VR), immersive simulations, online modules and instructor-led training, providing a realistic and engaging environment to build both technical proficiency and critical decision-making skills. Our fully equipped underground mock-up allows new operators to build confidence in a realistic yet controlled setting, easing the stress of confined-space work before they are deployed to site.

Beyond regulatory compliance, our primary focus is on cultivating confident and competent professionals who drive safer and more efficient mining operations. The academy serves as a cornerstone for workforce development across Africa, playing a critical role in skills transfer, youth empowerment through targeted skills development, localisation, and structured career progression. Through these initiatives, we reaffirm our commitment to building a sustainable and skilled workforce for the mining industry.

Built for competence. Focused on Zero Harm. Cementation Africa’s Training Academy is shaping the future of underground mining – one skilled individual at a time.