Forklift Training
in Pretoria, Johannesburg
& across South Africa
F1, F2, F3 & F4 forklift licence training from R1,200. Five separate accreditations: TETA, QCTO, CETA, DHET & Department of Labour. 3–5 days to certification, free job placement, free accommodation, 100% pass guarantee.
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// All licence classes
South Africa's most accredited forklift training
Wheelset Academy is the only South African forklift training school holding five separate accreditations — TETA, QCTO, CETA, DHET and Department of Labour. We've trained over 10,000 forklift operators since 2020 across our Pretoria Hatfield and Kempton Park campuses, and on-site at major mines, ports, warehouses and FMCG plants nationwide.
Operators Trained
F1–F4 licences issued nationwide since 2020.
Days to Licence
Walk in, pay, train, qualify — same week.
Accreditations
TETA · QCTO · CETA · DHET · DoL.
Licence Validity
Renewable in a single day from R600.
Forklift training pricing from R1,200
No hidden fees. Theory, practical, assessments, Certificate of Competence and 2-year licence card all included. Group bookings of 5+ qualify for further discounts.
Training at our Pretoria Hatfield campus, our Kempton Park campus, or on-site at your premises nationwide.
F1 to F4 — pick the class that matches your equipment
Up to 3,000 kg
The most common warehouse forklift. Used in retail logistics, food & beverage, light manufacturing.
Up to 7,000 kg
Medium-duty forklifts for heavy industrial sites, distribution centres, and FMCG warehouses.
Up to 15,000 kg
Heavy forklifts for container handling, port operations, steel mills, mining yards.
Over 15,000 kg
Super-heavy forklifts for steel, mining and bulk industrial. Includes heavy reach stackers.
Companies that trust us to train their operators
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Two Gauteng campuses + on-site delivery nationwide. Pretoria for North Gauteng & North West. Kempton Park for JHB & East Rand. Both for on-site work anywhere in SA.
- 📍Pretoria Campus353 Festival Street, Hatfield, Pretoria 0028
- 📞Pretoria Phone
- 💬Pretoria WhatsApp
- 📍Kempton Park Campus10 Margaret Avenue, Kempton Park 1620
- 📞Kempton Park Phone
- 💬Kempton Park WhatsApp
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Forklift training in Pretoria, Johannesburg & across South Africa from R1,200. 100% pass guarantee. Free job placement. Pay & start same day.
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9 themed modules. Industry-aligned.
Every Wheelset Academy forklift trainee covers all 9 themed modules over 3–5 days. Theory and practical fully blended. 80% practical operation on real working forklifts.
Health, Safety & Legal
- OHS Act 85 of 1993 & DMR 18
- SANS 10400 site safety
- Risk identification & PPE protocol
- Operator legal duties
Forklift Components
- Mast, carriage, forks, hydraulics
- Counterweight & rated capacity plates
- Tyres, brakes, steering, hydraulics
- Battery / LPG / diesel systems
Pre-Operational Checks
- Daily inspection checklist (47 points)
- Hydraulic leak detection
- Tyre & brake assessment
- Documentation & logbook
Stability & Load Centre
- Fulcrum, centre of gravity, stability triangle
- Load centre calculations
- Lateral / longitudinal stability
- Ramp & gradient handling
Operational Skills
- Travelling loaded / unloaded
- Pallet engagement & retrieval
- Stacking & destacking (2-tier+)
- Loading / offloading vehicles
Attachments & Codes A–O
- All 15 attachment codes (A through O)
- Side shift, push-pull, clamp, rotator
- Container handlers & cradles
- Capacity de-rating with attachments
Hazard & Emergency
- Pedestrian & vehicle interaction
- Tip-over recovery procedure
- Fire / fuel / battery emergencies
- Incident reporting
Refuelling & Battery
- Diesel & LPG refuelling protocol
- Lead-acid battery exchange & charging
- Lithium-ion safety
- Spillage & containment
Assessment & Licensing
- Theory paper (40 questions)
- Practical operator assessment
- Certificate of Competence issuance
- 2-year licence card printing
Real machines. Real practical hours.
80% of every training day is hands-on practical operation on real, working forklifts — not simulators.
Aligned to SAQA Unit Standard 242974
Our forklift programme is mapped to the official South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Unit Standard 242974, NQF Level 2 — recognised nationally by all SETAs and employers.
| Unit Standard | Title | NQF Level | Credits |
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| 242974 | Operate a Forklift Truck (Counterbalance, Reach & Other) | NQF 2 | 4 |
| 123259 | Conduct routine load-shifting inspections | NQF 2 | 3 |
| 120344 | Apply Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental principles | NQF 2 | 2 |
| 9007 | Work with a range of patterns & functions in a workplace | NQF 2 | 5 |
Medical fitness required per OHS Act DMR 18
In line with the Driven Machinery Regulations (DMR 18) of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, every forklift operator must be declared medically fit before operating a forklift. Wheelset Academy facilitates the full medical fitness assessment on enrolment day.
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Eyesight & Vision
Both eyes 6/12 vision corrected, normal colour perception, full peripheral vision, no double vision.
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Depth Perception
Stereoscopic vision required for accurate fork placement and stack alignment.
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Hand-Eye Coordination
Tested via simulator drills before practical training begins.
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Hearing
Audible warning detection at 20 dB at 4,000 Hz minimum (with hearing aid permitted).
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Cardiovascular Fitness
Resting heart rate, blood pressure within range. No uncontrolled hypertension or recent cardiac events.
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Substance Screening
Negative breathalyser at start of every shift. Random urine drug testing at the discretion of the employer.
15 forklift attachment codes (A–O)
Every Wheelset Academy graduate is trained and certified on all 15 forklift attachment codes recognised under the National Code of Practice. Capacity de-rating tables included.
Eight reasons we're South Africa's #1 forklift school
5× Accredited
The only forklift school with TETA + QCTO + CETA + DHET + DoL accreditations.
Best Pricing
F1 from R1,200 — confirmed cheapest 5×-accredited training in Gauteng.
Free Accommodation
Out-of-town trainees stay free at our Hatfield or Kempton Park campus.
100% Pass Rate
Every Wheelset graduate qualifies — guaranteed, or your money back.
Free Job Placement
CV review + direct intro to our employer network on graduation day.
Real Machines
80% practical hours on real working F1–F4 forklifts. No simulators.
2 Campuses + On-Site
Pretoria Hatfield, Kempton Park, plus on-site delivery anywhere in SA.
Same-Day RPL
Experienced operators renew or upgrade in a single day from R600.
Operators Trained
National Accreditations
Pass Rate
Google Reviews
View our five accreditations
Every accreditation is publicly verifiable. Click each ID to confirm with the issuing body. We are the only forklift training school in South Africa carrying all five.
TETA
21-1321Transport Education Training Authority. Our primary SETA, governing transport-sector skills training including forklift, reach truck, mobile crane and TLB.
QCTO
07-QCTO/SDP130324103201Quality Council for Trades and Occupations. Recognised Skills Development Provider for occupational qualifications.
CETA
ACC/22/07/00030Construction Education Training Authority. Important for trainees seeking work on construction sites, mining and infrastructure projects.
Department of Labour
LMO 1003Lifting Machinery Operator licence issuer. Our certificates are issued under the Driven Machinery Regulations of the OHS Act.
DHET
0899994841Department of Higher Education & Training — registered exam site. Theory and practical assessments are recognised by all higher education bodies.
Company Registration
2020/169496/07Wheelset Academy of Machine Operators (Pty) Ltd. Registered with CIPC since 2020. Tax compliant. SARS PAYE registered.
Hear it from our graduates
Real reviews from real Wheelset Academy graduates. Pulled from Google in real time — daily refresh. Filtered to verified 5-star reviews with text content.
I did my TLB, Reach Truck and Forklift training with Wheelset Academy. Excellent service. Now I'm a certified operator of all three machines and have a job at a logistics company.
They have given excellent training with patient facilitation. The instructors give advice calmly when you make a mistake so you don't panic. I would recommend Wheelset Academy to anyone looking for a forklift licence in Pretoria.
Great experience with Wheelset Academy from registration through to my final test. The facilitators are exceptionally patient and free accommodation made it easy as I came from far.
My company sent me for the F2 forklift training. The classroom theory was solid and the practical was on real machines. Got my licence in 4 days, exactly as promised. Tax invoice received same week.
I came to Wheelset Academy after another school failed me. The trainer at Hatfield Campus took the time to fix my reversing technique and I passed first time. Honest pricing, no hidden costs.
As a woman in logistics, I was nervous, but the instructors made me feel comfortable from day one. Clean facilities, modern machines, and a real licence at the end. Highly recommend Wheelset Academy.
Forklift training across all of South Africa
Two campuses in Gauteng (Pretoria Hatfield + Kempton Park) plus on-site delivery anywhere in South Africa. Click your city for local pricing and pickup details.
Pretoria & North Gauteng
Pretoria
Tshwane, GautengCenturion
Tshwane, GautengMamelodi
Tshwane, GautengSoshanguve
Tshwane, GautengAtteridgeville
Tshwane, GautengRosslyn
North WestRustenburg
MpumalangaWitbank
Johannesburg & East Rand
12 questions, answered.
Pricing depends on load class. F1 from R1,200, F2 from R1,700, F3 from R2,200, F4 from R2,700. Renewal/RPL from R600. All prices all-inclusive — theory, practical, certificate, licence card.
Novice training takes 3–5 days. Renewal/RPL takes 1 day (same-day for experienced operators). Both weekend and weekday options at our Pretoria Hatfield and Kempton Park campuses.
Yes — Wheelset Academy carries five separate accreditations: TETA (21-1321), QCTO (07-QCTO/SDP130324103201), CETA (ACC/22/07/00030), DHET Exam Site (0899994841), Department of Labour (LMO 1003). Recognised nationally by all employers, mining houses, ports and SETAs.
Forklift licences expire every 2 years in South Africa. Renew with a same-day RPL assessment from R600. If your certificate expired more than 90 days ago, full re-certification may apply.
Valid SA ID/passport · NQF Level 1 communication & numeracy · declared physically fit (eyesight + depth perception + hand-eye coordination) · PPE (boots, hi-vis, hard hat). Matric is NOT required. We facilitate the medical fitness test on enrolment day.
Yes — we deliver on-site forklift training anywhere in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Centurion, Midrand, Kempton Park, Mamelodi, Soweto, Sandton, Germiston, Witbank, Rustenburg, Durban, Cape Town and across South Africa. We bring instructors, assessors and (if needed) training forklifts. Group rates apply for 5+ trainees.
Licence class is set by lifting capacity. F1 covers up to 3,000 kg (most warehouse forklifts). F2 up to 7,000 kg (heavier industrial). F3 up to 15,000 kg (port + container). F4 over 15,000 kg (heavy-duty industrial + mining).
Yes — both. On successful completion you receive a Certificate of Competence (paper, showing unit standard 242974) and a forklift operator licence card (wallet-sized photo card). Both TETA-accredited, OHSA-compliant, online-verifiable by your employer.
Operators earn between R5,290 and R12,000/month (average ~R7,000). F3/F4 operators in mining, ports and steel earn R10,000–R15,000+ with overtime. Reach truck and reach stacker operators command additional premiums.
Yes — both free. Free accommodation for out-of-town students at both campuses. After successful completion, all students receive free job placement: we share your CV with our network of warehousing, mining, FMCG, port and logistics employers, plus partner recruitment agencies.
Major employers include warehouses, distribution centres, ports, mining houses and manufacturing plants. In Gauteng: BMW & Nissan Rosslyn, Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Massmart, Kempton Park logistics hubs. Our graduates also access our employer network and job alerts.
Yes — split-payment plans on F2, F3, F4 and combo/bundle courses. Speak to our enrolment team about a 50% deposit + balance plan, or our company-billed group training plans for employers.
