About Us
Reef Divers is a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Centre (IDC) located in Pretoria, South Africa, offering a full spectrum of scuba education, from beginner courses through to technical, rebreather, and instructor training. We are also deeply committed to marine conservation, partnering with PADI AWARE and adhering to Green Fins environmental standards.
Our History & Journey
Founded in the late 1980s by Witold Smilowski, Reef Divers grew from Witold’s passion for teaching colleagues to dive, into one of South Africa’s most respected diving centers. Early growth saw changes in both partners and moves across Pretoria, finally ending up in our current home with our own heated pool, classroom, a service workshop as well as retail center.
Key Milestones
Our Values
Knowledge is Empowerment — Knowing why skills are required are as important as the skills themselves. You also need be made aware of the limitations of your training at every level.
Honest Guidance, not commission‑driven sales — Our advice is to YOU, not our pockets – whilst we do need to make money, our focus is on long term relationships with our divers. Our best advertising is our happy customers!
Complete Training offered — from Open Water Diver to DSAT technical Diver and ALL instructor levels. We offer comprehensive training!
Convenience offered — our heated pool and classroom is on-site for efficient, comfortable training with minimal effort. Our course materials are online, comprehensive and may be completed on your own time for added convenience`
Fair Pricing & Value — we match authorized dealer prices with full support and guarantees. We back up service most brands and even old scuba gear
Why Choose Reef Divers
Mission
To train confident, responsible divers; to cultivate environmental stewardship; and to build a community of ambassadors who actively protect our marine environment.
Vision
A sustainable diving community in which every diver is equipped with knowledge, respect, and purpose — ensuring reefs thrive for future generations.
How We Do It:
Reef Divers continues to build on this legacy—combining decades of training excellence with active conservation, creating a community of divers who truly make a difference.
Years in scuba industry
PADI certified divers
PADI instructors trained
Satisfied customers
