A Global Step Forward in First Aid Education

St John South Africa is proud to host the inaugural Master Trainer Programme from 24–30 May 2025 in Cape Town, a transformative initiative designed to unify and elevate first aid education across the global St John network.

This pioneering train-the-trainer pilot will welcome participants from South Africa, Eswatini, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, supported by a powerful team of facilitators from both local and international offices. The programme marks a milestone in our ongoing efforts to ensure that lifesaving skills are taught consistently, effectively, and with community impact at heart.

By investing in master trainers, we’re investing in communities. This programme strengthens our global ability to save lives, educate effectively, and build resilient systems of care.

Meet the Facilitators

SAROJ RAJOO

Director of Training & Regional Director, Western Cape
With over 17 years at St John, Saroj is a respected leader in health education and compliance. Her commitment to service excellence has helped establish St John South Africa as a national training leader.

JOHAN ALLERS

Regional Training Manager, Western Cape
Johan brings over three decades of training experience, driven by a deep passion for sharing knowledge. He joined St John full-time in 2003 and holds qualifications in Management Development and Occupational Training.

LISA SHARMAN

 Head of Education and Commercial Training, St John Ambulance (England)
Based in the UK, Lisa leads education strategy and training delivery across mental health, first aid, and commercial sectors. Her work ensures trainers across the UK are empowered to provide high-quality, impactful learning.

Why This Programme Matters

The Master Trainer Programme forms part of a broader campaign to:

  • Showcase South Africa’s leadership in first aid training innovation and delivery.
  • Standardise training globally through a shared syllabus, assessment tools, and quality measures—adaptable to local contexts but united by consistent outcomes.
  • Scale sustainable impact by enabling more trainers and institutions to deliver high-quality instruction.
  • Empower master trainers as ambassadors of clinical excellence and community education.

Following Cape Town, future editions are planned for Johannesburg, Kenya, and London, reinforcing a truly global commitment to consistent, high-impact first aid training.

Building a Safer World, Together

By investing in master trainers, we’re investing in communities. This programme will strengthen our collective ability to save lives, educate effectively, and build resilient systems of care—locally and globally.

Stay tuned as we share updates and insights from this exciting week of collaboration, learning, and leadership.