Our Projects
Empowering South Africa through education, skills development, and strategic partnerships.
Infrastructure Projects
Fort Cox Workshop Project
Fort Cox Agricultural College is working towards accreditation from the Engineering Council of South Africa to strengthen its agricultural engineering programs. To support this goal, Aurelian Beneficial Trust (ABT) has partnered with Barloworld Trust to modernize the college’s workshop facilities. Over a five-year commitment, Barloworld Trust has pledged substantial funding, managed by ABT, for acquiring essential machines and equipment.
Phase 1 of the refurbishment was successfully completed in May 2024, and Phase 2, focusing on procurement specifications, began in October 2024. This collaboration will significantly enhance the college’s capabilities, advancing its accreditation efforts.
ICT Infrastructure Project
Aurelian Beneficial Trust, in collaboration with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), is spearheading an ICT Infrastructure Development Project to enhance Fort Cox College’s capabilities. This initiative includes Fibre Installation and an upgraded server room.
The project recently completed a comprehensive feasibility assessment, led by IDC’s team of IT specialists during a site visit to Fort Cox College. The next phase involves finalizing project specifications in preparation for the tender process, marking significant progress toward implementation
Experiential Training and Industry Exposure
Number Two Piggeries and ABT have finalized an MOU to enable student placements and provide practical exposure opportunities for lecturers from Ikhala TVET, P.E TVET, and Fort Cox Agricultural College. The recruitment process for student placements is already underway, and preparations are being made for lecturer exposure activities scheduled for early 2025.
Barloworld Equipment, through its esteemed training academy, organized a comprehensive five-day workshop on Basic Engine Fundamentals for students and lecturers of Fort Cox Agricultural College. This partnership, facilitated by the Trust , provided an invaluable opportunity to enhance practical knowledge and exposure to modern machinery.
Harmony Gold Mining is in the process of formalizing an MOU with ABT and Vuselela TVET College to facilitate experiential training for Engineering students in the North West province.
Our Vision in Action
We invite you to join hands with us in transforming education and skills development in South Africa. Whether you’re an individual, organization, or institution, your support can make a difference. Together with our partners, ABT is shaping a future where education is inclusive, practical, and empowering. Stay updated on our progress by contact us today.
Our impact in their words
"I am truly grateful to be one of the students supported by the Aurelian Beneficial Trust (ABT) in securing an internship opportunity under the 'Just Milk' brand. I am excited to be part of this programme, as it not only benefits me personally but also holds great potential to uplift many young people across South Africa."
Mr. Ntlanga is a graduate of Ikhala TVET College. Through ABT's facilitation efforts, he was successfully placed for work experience at one of the farms managed by Number Two Piggeries under their internal "Just Milk" brand.
Our partners
At Aurelian Beneficial Trust, we believe collaboration is the key to driving meaningful change. As a charitable trust dedicated to expanding access to quality education, we value trusted partnerships as the foundation of our mission. Together, we create transformative opportunities that empower individuals and institutions to learn, grow, and thrive.
