PLUMBER
ELECTRICAL
SOLAR PANEL
SOLAR GEYSER
HEAT PUMP
ROOFING
FURNITURE
CARPENTRY
WOOD TURNING
WELDING
OUR HISTORY
Bonties Training Centre was founded by Henry Johannes Bonthuys, a highly experienced artisan, lecturer and accredited training provider with decades of practical and theoretical experience across multiple trades.
Born in Kariega (Uitenhage), Henry’s journey began under challenging circumstances. After leaving school in Grade 9, he started his working career as a mail messenger before beginning an apprenticeship with the South African Railways in 1971 as a carpenter. During this period he also gained valuable electrical and plumbing training experience.
Through dedication, hard work and continuous study, Henry progressed into supervisory roles within Civil Engineering at the Railways in Johannesburg.
While working full-time, he continued his studies at institutions including Kempton Park College, Smith Street College, PE College, UNISA, Russell Road College, Lyceum College, Westcol College and Nelson Mandela Bay University.
Henry achieved qualifications in both practical and theoretical training disciplines and ultimately became a lecturer and later Head of Department at PE College.
In 1991 he established his own training college. Despite suffering a serious attack that temporarily disabled him, Henry remained committed to education and artisan development. In 2006 he successfully registered with CETA as an accredited training provider and assessor.
Bonties Training Centre is also committed to inclusive education and skills development. We proudly provide both theoretical and practical training opportunities for persons living with disabilities, helping learners develop valuable artisan skills in a supportive and empowering environment.
Today, Bonties Training Centre is accredited through QCTO/CETA and NAMB as a recognised and compliant training institution dedicated to practical artisan education and skills development.
Bonties Training Centre is also accredited as a Trade Test Centre for Plumbing and Electrical.