About Us

Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd (2004/026244/07), established in 1997, is proud to be one of South Africa’s pioneering private providers of higher education. Registered by the Department of Higher Education, we offer a range of online higher education options: Distance Learning, Distance Learning Online, and Online Short Courses. Our qualifications are registered by the South African Qualifications Authority on the National Qualifications Framework and accredited by the Council on Higher Education.

Our students choose Milpark for the supportive environment that develops confidence, knowledge, and potential. Our community includes working professionals advancing their careers, first-time students, and individuals exploring new career paths. We also partner with corporates for employee training and development.

At Milpark, we’re committed to helping every student realise their goals—and beyond.

More than just Online Education

Milpark's accreditations and partnerships are testament to the quality and relevance of our qualifications. We are registered by the Department of Higher Education and Training and our qualifications are registered by the South African Qualifications Authority on the National Qualifications Framework and accredited by the Council on Higher Education. Our qualifications are benchmarked against other local and international accredited institutions to ensure that they meet the needs of students and industry.

Our Manifesto

At Milpark, we understand that choosing to study is one of life’s biggest decisions. Our manifesto reflects our commitment to being more than just an educational institution—we're your partners in growth, supporting you every step of the way.

Why We Exist

Our Purpose

We believe we can enable people to become more than they dared imagine, unlocking their potential to help shape our collective future.

Driving Force

Our Vision & Mission

To empower people to become more than they dared imagine, unlocking their potential to help shape our collective future. We will do this by providing trusted, leading, online learning journeys with high levels of holistic support that are accessible and transformative.

Our Values

We are who we say we are. We want people to stand up for what they believe in, even if it's hard. We are always honest, sincere and transparent, because that’s how you build meaningful relationships.

Real Authenticity matters.

We always pay attention. We reflect. We’re curious. We adapt to change. We focus on growth in confidence, knowledge, and possibility, because that’s how you discover your unique potential.

Learn Growth matters.

We give our all at every opportunity. We know that challenges are part of the journey, but we work hard to find impactful solutions, because that’s how you build confidence and personal growth.

Strive Our work matters.

We value and respect each person who walks through our doors. Our students, partners and colleagues are our reason for being. We communicate and we listen, because that’s how we understand the people who matter most.

Care You matter.

Executive Leadership

Our leadership and faculty team at Milpark Education comprises seasoned professionals and academic experts dedicated to guiding and inspiring our students. With a blend of industry experience and academic excellence, our team is committed to delivering quality education, utilising innovation, and nurturing the next generation of leaders.

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Andrew Horsfall

Chief Executive Officer

I am a qualified CA(SA), the CEO of Milpark Education and am passionate about driving the company’s strategic vision and operational excellence. After co-founding and merging CA Connect with Milpark, I remain committed to values-based leadership and transformative education, focusing on excellence, growth, care and authenticity.

Andrew Molteno

Chief Information Officer

I am dedicated to leveraging technology to enhance educational experiences. With a keen understanding of the pivotal role technology plays in modern education, I am committed to driving innovation and excellence in our digital learning environments. I hold an MSc from the University of Pretoria and draw on more than 20 year's experience delivering business solutions.

Leigh-Ann Hayward

Chief Commercial Officer

I hold an MBA and a B Occupational Therapy from the University of Stellenbosch. With over 25 years’ experience in HR development, business consulting and executive management, my aim is to improve the student experience during recruitment, position sales as a career choice, and customise corporate course requirements for revenue growth.

Leon Gazet Du Chattelier

Chief People Officer 

I am a qualified CA(SA) and am passionate about people, teams, and creating alignment towards shared goals. At Milpark, I focus on fostering excellence, and strive to improve my ability to build cohesive teams and drive strategic success through collaborative leadership.

Marilize Putter

Chief Academic Officer 

I find inspiration in higher education's transformative potential to shape individuals and impact society. Since 2010, I have been nurturing talent among the students and staff at Milpark. My academic journey includes an MBA with distinction from UCT and an ongoing DBA in Higher Education Management from the University of Bath, UK.

Mark Agar

Chief Financial Officer

I completed my CA(SA) with PricewaterhouseCoopers where I established a solid foundation in finance and accounting. Subsequently, I gained valuable executive experience as the Head of Finance in the Medical Supply and NPO industries. Having lectured at UCT’s School of Accounting, I also have a strong background in academia.

Raun Billett

Chief Marketing Officer

I am a qualified CA(SA) with a background in academia. I formerly lectured Taxation in the School of Professional Accounting, where I had the privilege of witnessing the remarkable journeys of Milpark’s students. These experiences fuelled my passion for sharing these stories and inspired my transition to Milpark’s Marketing team.

Milpark Education comprises academic schools streamlined to provide the best experience to our varied student body within each school’s area of specialisation.

Our accredited programmes in business, commerce, accounting, finance, insurance, and banking are delivered through:

What we do

Business School

Commerce

Financial Services

Professional Accounting

Our learning pathways guide you from a higher certificate to a doctorate, with flexible study options tailored to support your unique journey. 

Transformative Learning

Embarking on a Milpark online learning journey is more than just education—it's a transformative experience where you’ll gain confidence, expand your knowledge, and unlock new possibilities, all while preparing for the real world and the digital future.

Specialisations

The school structure means that Milpark Education is able to enhance and expand its academic offering to ensure that all our qualifications remain current and relevant to industry and students.

Flexible Options for Success

We understand that every student’s journey is unique. That’s why we offer flexible learning pathways that allow you to tailor your studies to fit your life. Whether you’re working full-time, balancing family commitments, or seeking to upskill, our programmes are designed to support your success, offering the freedom to study at your own pace – in your space.

Accreditations & Partnerships

Milpark's accreditations and partnerships are testament to the quality and relevance of our qualifications. We are registered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Our qualifications are registered by the South African Qualifications Authority on the National Qualifications Framework and accredited by the Council on Higher Education. Our qualifications are benchmarked against other local and international accredited institutions to ensure that they meet the needs of students and industry.