A fully funded professional development programme is equipping women across South Africa with internationally recognised logistics qualifications, workplace experience, mentorship and pathways to professional designation.
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA), in partnership with Commerce Edge and Alto Training, officially launched the CILT Level 5: International Diploma in Logistics and Transport programme on 6 July 2026.
Funded by the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA), the programme focuses on strengthening operational, management and leadership capabilities among women working across logistics, transport, warehousing, operations and supply chain environments.
“It offers participants access to internationally recognised learning, practical workplace-based experience, mentorship support and a professional designation pathway through CILTSA,” said Catherine Larkin, CILTSA Executive Director.
Ten Gauteng-based candidates attended the launch at the IMM Graduate School Conference Centre in Parktown, while additional participants joined online from the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape.
Three mentors also attended in person, forming part of the support structure that will accompany candidates during the programme.
The initiative brings together a professional body, sector education funder, training provider, project management company, employers and mentors to create a structured development pathway for women already working within the industry.
Commerce Edge will deliver the qualification’s learning components, while Alto Training is responsible for project management, programme implementation and coordination of TETA processes.
Candidates will participate in online contact learning sessions, workplace experiential learning, practical assignments, coaching, logbook completion and evidence gathering.
Running from July 2026 until July 2027, the programme covers Management in Logistics and Transport, Supply Chain Management, Transport Operations and Warehousing.
The combination of formal learning and workplace experience is intended to enable participants to apply new management and leadership capabilities directly within their organisations while progressing towards an internationally recognised qualification.
TETA representatives attended the launch as the programme begins its year-long implementation, supporting the organisation’s investment in skills development, transformation and the advancement of women within the transport sector.
“The launch highlighted the value of collaboration between professional bodies, funders, training providers, employers and mentors in creating meaningful opportunities for women,” said Larkin.
“As the candidates begin their learning journey, the programme stands as a significant investment in professional growth, industry transformation and the development of future leaders in logistics and transport.”
The programme combines funded study with workplace experience and mentorship, creating a clear pathway from qualification to professional designation for women in logistics and transport across South Africa.
