JEFA Education

JEFA Education | STEAM Education specialists |
We are a South African organisation guided by the belief that people learn best through experience.

In 2006, Junior Engineers For Africa (JEFA) started using technical Lego to teach engineering principles and robotics to groups of disadvantaged children (Kingsway Centre, Vuleka and Refilwe ). Initially, the facilitators were the members of the Lab Ratz Robotics Group. These teenagers won the All Africa First Lego League Competition in 2005 and 2006. Brenda Windram initiated and leads the group.

Locally and internationally, JEFA run workshops at schools and Science Festivals for groups of up to 130 learners. Robotics and special interest workshops are run for smaller groups of learners (8 to 10 people). Another goal is to enable school aged learners to reach their full potential. We do this by using problem solving and teachable moments. Hands On Technology (HOT, the SA importers of educational LEGO, accredit the courses we run and have supported our activities since 2002. JEFA Robotics & Everyday Engineering courses are based on material written or supplied by HOT.

Interested candidates to submit a cover letter and CV to Rachel Windram at rach@jefa.co.za ✨
23/03/2026

Interested candidates to submit a cover letter and CV to Rachel Windram at [email protected] ✨

The JEFA team had a fantastic week in Limpopo running STEAM workshops at Mitchell House. If your school is far, don't st...
13/03/2026

The JEFA team had a fantastic week in Limpopo running STEAM workshops at Mitchell House. If your school is far, don't stress, we come to you! 🚌

Today we say goodbye to our dear Chief of Events, Mimi. Mimi has been part of the JEFA story for almost 10 years, and it...
15/01/2026

Today we say goodbye to our dear Chief of Events, Mimi. Mimi has been part of the JEFA story for almost 10 years, and it's hard to imagine JEFA without her. Her passion for STEAM education and love for each school and learner she engaged with was evident in every event! We wish her everything of the best as she embarks on her new adventure ✨

Introducing our new DIY Christmas Kits! 🎅🏽🎄🎁✨ Feel like getting creative these holidays? We have just the kits for you. ...
09/12/2025

Introducing our new DIY Christmas Kits! 🎅🏽🎄🎁✨ Feel like getting creative these holidays? We have just the kits for you. Build, paint and decorate your own magical Christmas house or paint and hang a variety of Christmas ornaments. The perfect gift or activity to do with loved ones this festive season!
📦Order yours here: https://www.jefa.co.za/category/all-products
(The online shop closes this week, so last chance to get those orders in)

Introducing our new DIY Christmas Kits! 🎅🏽🎄🎁✨ Feel like getting creative these holidays? We have just the kits for you. ...
09/12/2025

Introducing our new DIY Christmas Kits! 🎅🏽🎄🎁✨ Feel like getting creative these holidays? We have just the kits for you. Build, paint and decorate your own magical Christmas house or paint and hang a variety of Christmas ornaments. The perfect gift or activity to do with loved ones this festive season!
📦Order yours here: https://www.jefa.co.za/category/all-products

We had a fantastic morning today with The Kings School Robin Hills Gr 1 learners, who learnt all about cars and gears! ...
07/11/2025

We had a fantastic morning today with The Kings School Robin Hills Gr 1 learners, who learnt all about cars and gears!

Today starts our very busy month of events! We had the wonderful experience of being at La Salle College this morning, e...
06/11/2025

Today starts our very busy month of events! We had the wonderful experience of being at La Salle College this morning, exploring the world of Symmetry, Pulleys, Gears and loads of other exciting workshops with their Foundation Phase.
If you would like us to visit your school, pop us an email at [email protected].

🥩 Build It. Dry It. Try It! 🥩 Our Grade 9, Term 4 Biltong Maker Kit gets learners hands-on with South Africa’s favourite...
03/11/2025

🥩 Build It. Dry It. Try It! 🥩
Our Grade 9, Term 4 Biltong Maker Kit gets learners hands-on with South Africa’s favourite snack - exploring how food processing, electrical circuits and scientific investigation come together to create the perfect batch of biltong!

Learners explore:
🍖 Food Processing — understanding preservation techniques, drying methods and how technology keeps food safe and tasty.
💡 Simple Circuits — assembling an electric drying system that controls airflow and heat for optimal results.
🔬 Research & Investigation — testing, recording and refining their designs to improve efficiency and product quality.

This practical and engaging kit encourages learners to think like engineers and scientists — combining creativity, experimentation and technology to explore real-world food systems.

💡 Perfect for classroom use or practical technology workshops.
🛒 Order yours today: https://lnkd.in/dEgKq37s

Part of our Kit Range, proudly made by JEFA Education (Pty) Ltd.

🔐 Crack the Code! 🔐 Our Grade 8, Term 4 Electronic Safe Kit challenges learners to think like engineers - combining logi...
31/10/2025

🔐 Crack the Code! 🔐

Our Grade 8, Term 4 Electronic Safe Kit challenges learners to think like engineers - combining logic, design and technology to create their own working electronic safe.

Learners explore:

⚡ Logic Gates — discovering how digital systems use “AND”, “OR”, and “NOT” operations to make decisions.

🔩 Assemblies — understanding how mechanical and electronic components come together to form functional systems.

⚙️ Electro-Mechanical Systems — exploring how electricity powers movement and control in modern devices.

This interactive kit encourages learners to build, test and refine their own safe design — applying logic, problem-solving and hands-on creativity to understand real-world technology in action.

💡 Perfect for classroom use or interactive workshops.

🛒 Order yours today: https://lnkd.in/dF-vXJ3h

Part of our Kit Range, proudly made by JEFA Education (Pty) Ltd.

🏕️ Design for Disaster! 🏕️ Our Grade 7, Term 4 Emergency Shelters Kit empowers learners to become real-world problem sol...
30/10/2025

🏕️ Design for Disaster! 🏕️
Our Grade 7, Term 4 Emergency Shelters Kit empowers learners to become real-world problem solvers — exploring how innovation, empathy, and technology come together to protect people in times of need.

Learners explore:
🏗️ Self-Design & Prototyping — creating and testing their own shelter models using design-thinking principles.
💞 Human-Centered Design — understanding the needs of people affected by emergencies and designing with empathy and purpose.
⚙️ Impact of Technology — discovering how modern materials and smart innovations make shelters stronger, safer and more sustainable.

This hands-on kit challenges learners to think like engineers and designers, applying creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration to solve real-world challenges.

💡 Perfect for classroom use or interactive workshops.
🛒 Order yours today: https://lnkd.in/dCU6vyTp

Part of our Kit Range, proudly made by JEFA Education (Pty) Ltd.

Address

Cradleview Industrial Park
Randburg
2162

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 07:30 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+27741778733

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when JEFA Education posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category