South Africa’s construction, landscaping, warehousing and mining sectors need skilled skid steer operators. At Real Skills Technical FET, our skid steer training delivers a full QCTO Occupational Certificate in just 5 days for only R4,500 — with real Bobcat machines, free accommodation and active job assistance.
Skid Steer Training — 2 Days Theory, 3 Days Practical
Our skid steer operator course is a QCTO-registered programme. Days 1–2 cover classroom theory (safety, machine systems, attachments). Days 3–5 are spent operating actual skid steer loaders on site under expert supervision in small groups.
Full Skid Steer Curriculum
- Pre-Operation Inspection: Daily checks, fluid levels, tire pressure, safety systems
- Safe Operation: Stability, rollover prevention, zero-turn maneuvering
- Bucket & Attachment Control: Loading, dumping, grading and trenching
- Material Handling: Pallet forks, augers, sweepers and grapples
- Tight-Space Work: Warehouses, residential sites and landscaping
- Digging & Backfilling: Foundations, trenches and site preparation
- Grading & Leveling: Driveways, yards and final surfaces
- Daily Maintenance: Greasing, cleaning and basic troubleshooting
- Site Safety: OHS Act compliance and exclusion zones
Daily Schedule
08:00–16:00 Monday to Friday at both campuses. Full machine time from Day 3. 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
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Two Training Campuses — Pretoria & Bloemfontein
Real Skills offers skid steer training at two fully equipped campuses with real Bobcat machines.
Pretoria Campus
286 Pretorius Street, Pretoria Central, Gauteng 0002
Bloemfontein Campus
78 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein CBD, Free State 9301
Why Choose Skid Steer Training?
High Demand
Construction, landscaping, warehouses and mining all need certified skid steer operators.
Great Pay
Start at R14,000–R22,000 per month. Experienced operators earn R28,000+.
Versatile
One machine with dozens of attachments — from buckets to forks to augers.
Quick Career
5 days to a nationally recognised certificate and job-ready skills.
Where Do Certified Skid Steer Operators Work?
Construction sites, landscaping companies, warehouses, mines, municipalities and private contractors across South Africa.
Entry Requirements
Simple Requirements
- 18+ years old
- Basic English literacy
- Physically fit
- Valid ID or passport
- No prior experience needed
Job Assistance Programme
We actively help every graduate find work through our industry network, CV support and job alerts. 78% of our skid steer graduates are working within 3 months.
Free Accommodation
Available at both campuses for out-of-town students — secure housing with shuttle service.
Training Available for Students Across South Africa
Real Skills welcomes students from every province and major town for our skid steer training:
Gauteng: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto, Tembisa, Katlehong, Umlazi, Soshanguve, Khayelitsha, Randburg, Roodepoort, Sandton, Midrand, Centurion, Boksburg, Benoni, Germiston, Kempton Park, Edenvale, Alberton, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging, Krugersdorp, Westonaria, Carletonville, Fochville, Heidelberg, Nigel, Springs, Brakpan, Daveyton, Etwatwa, KwaThema, Tsakane, Vosloorus, Wattville
Western Cape: Cape Town, Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain, Gugulethu, Nyanga, Bellville, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Worcester, George, Oudtshoorn, Beaufort West, Mossel Bay, Hermanus, Wellington, Malmesbury, Atlantis, Table View, Milnerton, Goodwood, Parow, Kuils River, Strand, Somerset West
KwaZulu-Natal: Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Umlazi, Chatsworth, Phoenix, KwaMashu, Inanda, Ntuzuma, Pinetown, Westville, Queensburgh, Umhlanga, Ballito, Tongaat, Verulam, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Richards Bay, Empangeni, Mtubatuba, Stanger, Port Shepstone, Margate, Kokstad, Ulundi, Vryheid
Eastern Cape: Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), East London, Mthatha, Uitenhage, Despatch, King William's Town, Bhisho, Mdantsane, Zwelitsha, Fort Beaufort, Alice, Grahamstown, Cradock, Queenstown, Mount Frere, Butterworth, Mqanduli, Libode, Lusikisiki, Port St Johns, Bizana, Flagstaff, Matatiele
Free State: Bloemfontein, Welkom, Sasolburg, Kroonstad, Odendaalsrus, Virginia, Theunissen, Parys, Vredefort, Koppies, Heilbron, Viljoenskroon, Hennenman, Ventersburg, Senekal, Clocolan, Ladybrand, Ficksburg, Bethlehem, Harrismith, Phuthaditjhaba, Reitz, Vrede, Warden
Limpopo: Polokwane, Thohoyandou, Tzaneen, Mokopane, Lebowakgomo, Seshego, Mankweng, Giyani, Malamulele, Phalaborwa, Hoedspruit, Modimolle, Bela Bela, Lephalale, Thabazimbi, Musina, Louis Trichardt, Elim
Mpumalanga: Nelspruit (Mbombela), Witbank (eMalahleni), Middelburg, Secunda, Standerton, Ermelo, Piet Retief, Malalane, Komatipoort, Lydenburg, Mashishing, Sabie, Graskop, Hazyview, Bushbuckridge
North West: Rustenburg, Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp, Orkney, Stilfontein, Hartbeespoort, Brits, Ga-Rankuwa, Mabopane, Soshanguve, Hammanskraal, Zeerust, Lichtenburg, Vryburg
Northern Cape: Kimberley, Upington, Springbok, De Aar, Kuruman, Kathu, Postmasburg, Pofadder, Kakamas, Keimoes, Carnarvon, Colesberg, Victoria West, Hanover, Hopetown, Douglas, Barkly West, Warrenton
Ready to Start Your Skid Steer Career?
Only R4,500 for a nationally recognised certificate. Pretoria or Bloemfontein campus.
