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Master Butcher
Academy

National Compliance + Training + Technology Platform

Not just a training company.

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About MBA

Master Butcher Academy (MBA) is dedicated to preserving and teaching the traditional artisan skills of butchery to a new and experienced generation of meat processors.

Whether you're new to the craft or a seasoned professional, MBA will empower you with the skills and confidence to excel — in a shorter timeframe than traditional accredited programmes.

Practical & Hands-On

Skills you can apply in the workplace immediately.

Expert Instructors

Highest level of mentoring from knife skills to food safety.

Accessible to All

Lenient entry requirements regardless of background.

Industry Recognised

Trusted by Pick n Pay, SPAR, Freddy Hirsch and more.

Programmes, Courses & Services

01

Meat Cutting Technician

Certificate for Blockmen

Master the fundamentals of meat cutting across all species. Earn a Certificate of Achievement — Gold, Silver or Bronze seal based on your results.

02

Meat Cutting Master Technician

Advanced Certificate

The highest level of butchery proficiency. Available on special request after achieving your Meat Cutting Technician certificate.

03

Butchery Equipment Training

Certificate of Competence

Specialist safety training for bandsaws, mincers, slicers, and all butchery machinery. Required for OHS compliance. Valid 24 months.

04

Custom Training Programs

Skills Enhancement

Tailor-made programmes for businesses. Select individual modules to address specific skill gaps or let us design a full custom solution.

05

Butchery Project Coordination

Project Management

Full coordination and management of accredited Learnerships and Skills Programs, leveraging 20+ years of industry experience.

MBA Meat Cutting App
Digital Tool

Meat Cutting APP

Calculate cutting yields, manage primal cuts and control your butchery expenses — on any device. Developed by MBA to bring precision to every cut.

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Industry Collaborations

Proudly supporting the growth of local businesses and professionals through specialised skills training and strategic partnerships.

Pick n Pay

Long-standing excellence in butchery training.

Oxford Freshmarket

Committed to quality and skills development.

Freddy Hirsch

Empowering youth for tomorrow's industry.

SPAR

Maintaining quality and excellence.

Ray Mhlaba Centre

Creating futures through skills development.

Roots Butchery

Upskilling staff for quality outcomes.

Ongole Beef

Training across borders into Kenya.

Finlar Fine Foods

Working together for quality.

Your Business + MBA = Perfection

Don't be afraid to reach out. Whether you need one staff member trained or a full programme for your team, we'll build the right solution for you.

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