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TVET Colleges: Bridging the Employability Gap 1 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 TVET Colleges: Bridging the TVET ISSN 2409-3319 College Times Volume 49 skills for employability gap June 2017 The Official Quarterly TVET College Newsletter and Journal VET College Times is pleased such as Entrepreneurship, Artisan Tto bring TVET professionals and Development, WorldSkills South associates, an edition packed with Africa, Work Integrated Learning, and useful and informative reading. We International Exchange. The column received an overwhelming number ends with a variety of articles that Editorial team of articles for publication. So much relate to stakeholder engagement, Editor: Keith Loynes so, that we could only fit in as much namely industry, alumni, students, Rotating Assistant Editor: Ivan Swart as we could from the more than and school learners. Policy and Design & Layout: MPDPS (PTY) Ltd thirty contributors. Some of the Operational Shifts presents the Printing: RSALitho material we could not fit, we hope to speech of the Director-General of Professional language service: Woodleys Literary Services bring you in the next edition, while the Department of Higher Education Office Management: others will find their exposure in and Training (DHET) made on TVET Colleges: Tiyani Ntimane related media forums. the occasion of the opening of the Bridging the Account Management: In this edition, the golden thread National Skills Conference. This is Employability Gap 1 False Bay TVET College that consistently features as the followed by news of a tracer-study; TVET COLLEGE TIMES March 2017 Website support: TVET Jun_Vol49_1-22.indd 1 2017/05/22 2:19 PM theme of so many articles remains, a report received on action taken Blue Sky Management Consulting the central issue of ‘bridging the to safeguard the public’s interests IN THIS ISSUE: Copyright skills gap in the promotion of in Higher Education and Training; Cover Story employability’. In this vein, we start a report on bridging the skills gap DHET TVET Colleges, Private Bag off with a word from the Minister. for employability; and a Higher TVET Colleges: Bridging the X174, Pretoria 0001, South Africa. We then present the Minister’s Education and Training Parliamentary Employability Gap. See article TVET Colleges Website address to the National WorldSkills Portfolio Committee hearing. We Competition; his announcement of then present our regular features on on Page 39 in particular. www.tvetcolleges.co.za a graduate placement programme the DHET sponsored campaigns of Visit the website for free online and his address on the occasion of HEAIDS and the pursuit of Labour From the Minister subscription to TVET CollegeTimes. the launch of a Recognition of Prior Market Intelligence. We continue Page 3 Cover Photograph Learning Centre. The Department with our next instalment of TVET In of Higher Education and Training the African Union – The Strategy; TVET Colleges: Bridging the employability gap continues to take progressive strides news of a revision of the Human From the Ministry Photograph supplied by Port on numerous fronts. The entire Resource Development Council Elizabeth TVET College. Competing in Cutting Edge News column has Strategy; a practice standard being Page 5 - 7 the National WorldSkills competition with their Modular Production been devoted to covering a selection set for corporate sponsored training; System are students Jazzwin of these. Similarly, in Movers and and opportunities for academic Cutting Edge News Williams and Masibulele Mini. Shakers, we have devoted the entire advancement for TVET professionals. Assessing the entry are from left Werner Hager and Ngokoana Tsita. column to mark the achievements of In conclusion, as part of the Page 9 - 11 hard-working and successful TVET Intellectual Debate, we present a College faculty. May you find, as we DHET Fact Sheet on NEETs (persons Waiver Movers and Shakers have, in the achievements of these who are Not in Employment, The views and opinions of contributors do not necessarily reflect those of practitioners, a cause for professional Education or Training). We trust that Page 12 - 14 DHET. TVET College Times and the inspiration. The Campus Matters readers will be suitably informed, DHET accept no liability with regard column, appropriately for mid- inspired and imbued with vitality for to authorship and content of articles Campus Matters and photographs and present these Academic year review, commences the final semester of the Academic with a feature on our core business, Year 2017. Enjoy the winter recess! as the bona fide contributions of Page 15 - 35 correspondents. namely, Teaching and Learning. This Join us again in September for the is followed by special interest features 50th edition of TVET College Times. 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2 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 FROM THE MINISTER Addressing the gaps in pursuit of a world-class Higher Education and Training system

ur Higher Education and Training system established a key project on the development Ocontinues to grapple with significant of campus managers. This initiative is part of challenges. However, I am very confident the implementation of a turnaround strategy that despite these challenges, we are making for TVET colleges. This project is three-phased significant strides in building a post-school and funded by the NSF. All training will be education and training system with which we undertaken by TVET College managers who can be relatively satisfied. have the requisite experience. The trainers Crucially, we are also clear as Government have conceptualised and produced support about how we should continue to build this materials in areas which were identified as system; one which will serve the needs of all showing critical gaps in the management of South Africans and the economy. Because campuses. No fewer than 110 additional About TVET Colleges of their importance in the lifeblood of our campus managers have been included in the economy, high priority continues to be given to new phase of the project. This brings the total here are 50 TVET Colleges the further education sector centred on TVET of campus managers to receive training to Toperating on more than 267 colleges. To that end, the National Skills Fund 150. With regards to artisan development, the campuses across the nine provinces (NSF) has committed R2.5 billion towards the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa. The colleges serve construction of new TVET college campuses and has since 2009 made several strides. To this approximately 800 000 students per the refurbishment of two existing campuses. end, we have established the National Artisan annum and the Department of Higher With regards to student housing, the Moderation Board (NAMB). The NAMB has Education and Training employs in Department’s Student Housing Infrastructure been tasked to monitor the performance of excess of 18 000 personnel in the Programme (SHIP) remains a major priority. accredited artisan trade lest centres; moderate colleges. The colleges offer a large To this end, we are looking at innovative artisan trade tests; develop, maintain and variety of courses in response to the ways of using Government’s funding leverage apply a national data-bank of instruments for human resource requirements of a to secure additional private sector and the assessment and moderation of artisan diversified economy. The colleges are donor investment. This is in order to further trade tests; and to develop and maintain a operated in terms of the Continuing accelerate the construction of new residences national data-base of registered artisan trade Education and Training Act 16 of for TVET colleges and universities. We require assessors and moderators, among other 2006 and statutory institutional projects that will deliver an additional 2 000 to things. For the first time, the country has also structures comprise of the Council, 3 000 beds. In doing so, we hope to achieve standardised artisan learner grants to assist the Academic Board and the Students economies of scale and value for money which with the process producing artisans. Currently, Representative Council. we have not seen up to now. A sad reality the skills development levy contributes in our country is that many learners decide to R150 000 towards those employers who leave school before they matriculate. With some are training artisans. Similarly, the policy on About TVET College Times of these youngsters entering TVET colleges, Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, the development of a Foundational Learning Criteria and Guidelines has been published. irst published in 2005, TVET College programme for TVET college students without This policy seeks to promote and implement FTimes is an internationally registered a Grade 12 is a key area for us. This has also Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) Department of Higher Education and been identified as a Ministerial Task Team as an active pathway to a full artisan trade Training quarterly publication. recommendation. The planned programme, occupational qualification. These trades As a contributor based publication, intends to support students in all foundational have been selected to serve all sectors of the it provides a community of practice areas of learning, including numeracy, literacy, economy. It sets national criteria and guidelines forum for TVET College professionals. IT and life skills. It enables TVET colleges to on the practice of ARPL. In doing so, it will It also serves as a vehicle for keeping ensure that these students complete their grant access for non-contracted learners to a college council members, principals, studies in the shortest possible time. The main national trade test. This access will cover both management, staff and TVET objective is for them to become productive formal and informal sectors of the economy. practitioners in general informed of the citizens. Implementation of the programme will To reiterate, the production of artisans is a key latest developments in the TVET sector. commence in 2018 in a number of identified objective to support economic growth. Currently, 25 000 print and online TVET colleges. A targeted number of at least In closing, I am most encouraged by the copies are distributed by subscription 5 000 of this category of students is set for relatively quiet, but solid start that we have quarterly across South Africa and implementation in all TVET colleges as from the witnessed to the 2017 Academic Year. May internationally. beginning of 2019. Similarly, the improvement this commitment to the pursuit of quality higher For free online subscription visit of teaching and learning in TVET colleges has education and training long continue and be the website www.tvetcolleges.co.za been set as a strategically important output for shared by everyone. and click on the icon. the Department. In pursuit of this objective, For print subscription contact us TVET colleges are required to develop and Dr BE Nzimande, MP on email: [email protected] submit annual teaching and learning plans. 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3 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 4 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 FROM THE MINISTRY OPENING ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING, DR BLADE NZIMANDE TO THE SECOND SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL WORLDSKILLS COMPETITION ON 13 FEBRUARY

Programme Director, Deputy Director-General Skills, Mr Mvalo, Development Plan has set a target of producing Councillor Zulu, representing the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, 30 000 artisans per year by 2030. Ms Haynes, Business and business representatives, And so it is with gratitude to all involved Dr Thakur, Durban University of Technology and University representatives, and ably led by the Deputy Minister, that I can ETDP Seta CEO and SETAs CEO Forum, Ms Nxesi and SETA representatives, tell you that we are already producing over Ms Ntlatleng, Principal of Ekurhuleni West TVET College and SACPO Chairperson, 16 000 qualified artisans per year. We are well Departmental Officials, on the way to achieving our national goals! Competitors from all Provinces, Competitions like the WorldSkills South WSSA Technical Delegate, Mr Andre Vermeulen, Africa finals that we are opening here tonight, Experts and Judges go a long way towards building enthusiasm for Distinguished Guests the trades. These trades are after all, a route Members of the media to personal and family empowerment. This Ladies and Gentlemen battle of the best has mobilised young people in the TVET Colleges and the Universities of Good Evening, something of a ‘Skills Olympics’. As with those Technology. It is in the latter where the higher The City of eThekwini has always been a famous games, it is not just the medal winners level skills such as robotics, mechatronics, home to industry, a city connected to the world who deserve our applause. No fewer than 140 and other advanced technologies are taught. via the oceans and international trade. It is also experts and judges will also experience enormous The WSSA project is one of the projects of the a city very close to my heart, because as many pressure over the coming days. As their coaching DHET that targets the continuous expansion of you may know, I grew up and learnt about endeavours come to fruition, they will show their of the TVET Colleges. It particularly seeks an the many challenges facing our country, just up mettle as ethical and impartial arbiters, tasked expansion of artisan skills. Observers will notice the road from here. with determining the winners. We thank all of over the next three days of the competition that It remains a pleasure therefore for me you for your dedication, your time, and your it is predominantly the TVET Colleges that are to say a few words at this evening’s official contribution to assisting and inspiring future competing in these 22 Competition Skills areas. opening. It is, after all, an absolutely crucial generations as they strive to excel. Understandably the DHET is in full support intervention. Skills are, and will remain, central The age limit for participating is 22 years. this competition. We are particularly pleased as we develop and refine our capacity as an This means that young people entering TVET that we do not stand alone. Industry assists industrialized nation. This is the more so, as we in a myriad of ways. I suggest that industry expand our worldwide trade links through the is also the ultimate beneficiary of the fruits of harbour at the heart of this city. It is, statistically South Africa is one this competition, which is designed to ensure speaking, the largest and most important port of 74 countries that we get the very best skills out of our on our continent. I thank all of you for your further education and training system and into presence as we celebrate the WorldSkills affiliated to WorldSkills the economy. Industry participation is most South Africa (WSSA) Second National Skills welcome in these competitions. Industry has Competition. This crucial event will assist in International (WSI). the capacity to set the tone in terms of standard the promotion of skills development among the setting and for ensuring participation by both youth. It will support our efforts of empowering TVET Colleges and Universities of Technology. them with competence and knowledge allowing colleges and universities must already be In December 2016, the DHET presented its them to become full and productive participants grounded in the basic skills. We are heartened strategic thinking regarding artisan training in our industrial economy. Programme Director, by the fact that the Department of Basic in the country. One of our key objectives is to allow me to propose that as this is the second Education continues to expand its curriculum pursue closer ties with industry. The WSSA national competition coastal-city hosting, last to include more technical, vocational and space, offers an ideal platform to give meaning year Cape Town and now Durban, the next occupational programmes and subjects. On the to that intent. should be held in an inland Province. Department of Higher Education and Training South Africa is one of 74 countries affiliated As many as 122 competitors, accompanied (DHET) side, we are working with TVET to WorldSkills International (WSI). This second by their respective competition experts, will over Colleges as they continually revise and upgrade national competition is in preparation for our the next three days demonstrate their abilities their technical and vocational curricula. These participation in the international competition across 22 skills areas. These include Electrical, efforts are directed at expanding programme which will be hosted in Abu Dhabi in the United Mechanical, Civil and Information Technology delivery to embrace increasing numbers of Arab Emirates in October 2017. It is therefore no engineering as well as other Manufacturing and occupational trade qualifications as listed by small achievement for competitors to succeed Services fields. It is inevitable that enormous the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations. at this level. The winners will represent South pressure will be experienced by all competitors. As many are aware, Deputy Minister of Africa and pit their skills against the best from Mental strength and character, high levels of Higher Education and Training, Mr Mduduzi countries across the world, including our BRICS discipline, focus, determination, endurance, Manana leads the promotion of career and partners China, Brazil, India, and Russia. Other technical knowledge and abilities, precision, artisan development in the country. He has, nations competing include Germany, the USA, teamwork, and problem-solving as well as time- since taking on this portfolio, worked tirelessly Namibia, and many more. Finally, a word to the management skills will be critical to success in to promote artisan skills acquisition at TVET competitors: May the best teams win. May you the competition. Every single competitor has, by Colleges and in the workplace. This is a crucial go on to make us proud at international level! qualifying to be here, demonstrated that they intervention, both for the youth who have Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my pleasure are disciplined, hard-working, and determined chosen not to pursue an academic path, as to declare the 2017 WSSA National Skills to do well for themselves, their families, and well as for the future of industry in our country. Competition officially open. our country. In fact, one might say, this is We are conscious of the fact, that the National Thank you.

5 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 Speech by Minister Blade Nzimande on the occasion of the launch of Umgungundlovu TVET College recognition of prior learning assessment centre and graduation ceremony

Ngiyanibingelela, Greetings I am excited to participate in this august We need to encourage occasion, namely, the official launch of the Umgungundlovu TVET College Recognition of more school leavers and Prior Learning (RPL) and Assessment Centre and adults to participate. the graduation of its first students. Marking the official launch is the graduation It demonstrates that of 90 students in Early Childhood Development at the NQF level 4. This would not have been valuable learning that possible without the support of the ETDP SETA. The project is being rolled out at eight leads to an improvement TVET Colleges and also includes the Certificate in Community Development programme. A of one’s social and total of 307 students have graduated in the educational opportunities, ECD programme and 157 in the Community Development programme, of which the majority can take place outside of were female. The total programme investment from the SETA stands at R7,2m. The pilot RPL the conventional higher programme saw the establishment of Assessment Centres at the Vuselela TVET College in North education space. West Province and Umgungundlovu TVET College in KwaZulu-Natal at a cost of R3m. The second phase of the pilot, currently in progress is but one component of the DHET’s attempts We are working towards a model of community will see a further 300 students trained and a to forge a new community-based approach to based education that provides quality education further five Assessment Centres established. vocational education and training. by institutions that serve the community. Many Conditions for the selection of participating I thank the ETDP SETA for taking the of the graduates of this pilot initiative entered students include three years prior working initiative to implement projects that support the RPL programme without having Matric. The experience in the respective fields. Many of the the goals of the Department by sponsoring certificates that have been awarded to them are at graduates had to forfeit earnings on their training the development of Assessment Centres. Our NQF Level 4. This now gives them the equivalent and assessment days. Research is needed to policies, promulgated since 1994, have been of a Matric. With these certificates they can now determine the overall impact of the initiative. based on social justice, with an emphasis on access the National Qualifications Framework. It human rights, social inclusion, access, fairness affords them an opportunity to access the higher The policy is intended to and equality. Our country is faced with the education system and to further their studies in challenge of creating opportunities for the many directions for which they qualify. provide a strong enabling unemployed. For those who may have little or This collaboration between a SETA and a no formal education, many of whom need to TVET College is a prime example of the value of environment for the further be redirected via a skills intervention process educational programmes that are being delivered towards areas of the economy where they are in the TVET space. We need to encourage development of RPL most needed. There are also many who are more school leavers and adults to participate. employed or self-employed but who cannot gain It demonstrates that valuable learning that across the PSET system due recognition of their skills owing to a lack of leads to an improvement of one’s social and formal qualifications. The establishment of this educational opportunities, can take place Centre is an attempt at addressing the plight of outside of the conventional higher education I have identified the integration of RPL in people performing valuable work, without due space. The fact that many of the graduates Post School Education and Training (PSET) as an reward. This Centre has a primary focus on entered the programme without matric and objective in the DHET’s five year strategic plan, ECD. ECD is key to developing the foundational now exit as empowered individuals within the which runs to 2019/20. On 31 March 2016, skills of our children. It will afford them a basis ECD environment is a testimony to the fact I Gazetted the Recognition of Prior Learning for success in the schooling education system. that the goal of social justice via education is Co-ordination Policy. It is important that South The challenge to the College is to build upon an achievable goal. However, one of the key Africans have an avenue through which their this initiative, and to extend it to all spheres challenges that still face us as a nation and as prior knowledge, skills and competencies of the College. This initiative is an example of educationists is the challenge of the creation of are recognised. This will ultimately assist vocational education in its many forms and a well-articulated system. We require a system employment access, mobility and career- serves as the foundation of our PSET system. that links all parts and role players within the pathing. The policy is intended to provide a The DHET has been working with wider education system; facilitating the mobility strong enabling environment for the further education and community role-players to development of RPL across the PSET system develop an educational precinct in Imbali. and at all levels of the NQF. The White Paper on The Imbali precinct development represents Many need to be redirected PSET recognises that the admission of students an innovative model for education delivery. It via a skills intervention must also take account of prior learning. This forges relationships between the community is particular true for colleges. It is an objective and education institutions to support each process towards areas of served by the aforementioned policy. It will allow other; to develop and share resources and to individuals to enrol in programmes for which implement programmes that are both nationally the economy where they they have the necessary background. Colleges and internationally relevant. It creates the will assess the additional support that might be opportunity of movement from one institution to are most needed required by students. The launch of this Centre another without the barrier of admission rules.

6 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 of students between educational streams, sectors, institutions and the world of work in a Minister Nzimande announces seamless manner. This programme has created an opportunity for people working in ECD centres without graduate placement programme any ECD qualifications. It is an example of a programme that created access to a qualification MORIO SANYANE but also demonstrates how students can and should be supported by education. Recognition igher Education and Training Minister Dr lead to injury or worse. In addition, the National of Prior Learning is about giving people the HBlade Nzimande has unveiled a graduate Sport and Recreation Plan recognises that there opportunity to formalise their on-the-job placement programme for students involved in is a need to ensure that physical education and learning. It gives recognition to people who Physical Education and Sports Training. sport are incorporated into the teacher training have for many years been performing the work A pilot programme involving 160 students has curriculum to overcome the current shortage of but without recognition, both educational and kicked off in four KwaZulu-Natal TVET colleges. teachers with the necessary qualifications. While financial. It provides the opportunity to become They will become centres of specialisation in the curriculum Movement Studies Outcome is a lifelong learners, rather than simply toiling away various areas of sport coaching and fitness. compulsory focus area, many teachers still do each day without due reward. The establishment They are to be accredited by the Culture, Arts, not feel confident enough to teach and assess it; of this RPL Assessment Centre will ensure that Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education that is why we launched this programme. The exclusionary practices of student access of and Training Authority (CATHSSETA). Students aim is to produce specialist sports and physical the past are reduced. It will ensure that there who pass their courses will have a formal education coaches”. will be easy migration for students within the qualification which can become their pathway to Universities of Technology/Vocational Education employment. The participating TVET colleges are As a first step, we and Training Colleges (UTVETC) systems and will uMgungundlovu, Esayidi, uMfolozi and Majuba. present a visible example of articulation within The pilot programme at these four institutions is celebrate the 160 students the institution. It will promote lifelong learning funded by CATHSSETA and the National Skills opportunities. The Imbali Education Precinct Fund (NSF). of the pilot programme. project will break down the barriers that tend Minister Nzimande says the programme is to exist between different levels and types of a significant milestone to skills development. It Interestingly, more than education institutions and will provide students could herald further improvement of the basic with an opportunity to participate in a truly education system through better qualified 50% are women, indicating integrated education system. It will allow students teachers, and the general health of the that this is also about to explore their potential and explore various population. “Physical education has long been career paths available to them. It will ensure something of an orphan. This is particularly empowering all sections true when it comes to many of our schools some distance away from the more competitive of the population in very You are our ambassadors. centres, where our best national team players are RPL can change not only produced. We asked ourselves how it might be important ways. possible to mobilise the real talent of our young your lives but those of your people. How could we ensure that ever more youth are given the opportunity to go for gold, Minister Nzimande’s strategic intent with the families and communities either in local competition or internationally? pilot programme is to ensure further integration and We quickly realised that skilled coaches and co-operation between the TVETs and the courses you serve. trainers would be key. The top schools have already offered by some of the universities in the of course always understood this. This is why province. This includes the University of Zululand that competencies accumulated through formal so many of our best cricket and rugby players which offers a Bachelor of Sport, and the University and non-formal interventions/opportunities are come from just a handful of institutions across of KwaZulu-Natal Edgewood Campus, which offers treated equally. Very importantly for the UTVETC the country. Football, netball and athletics are a Sport Science Education programme. “Our task itself and the wider education community, this again an altogether different story. It should not is to ensure that these programmes align with RPL Assessment Centre will entrench the parity be. Youth coaches in schools could and must each other and with the National Qualifications of esteem emanating from all spheres and modes in future make a big difference not only to the Framework. As a first step, we celebrate the 160 of learning. quality, but also to the discipline and team spirit students of the pilot programme. Interestingly, more As I conclude, I would once again like of our players”, said Minister Nzimande. than 50% are women, indicating that this is also to thank the ETDP SETA for collaborating about empowering all sections of the population in with the Umgungundlovu TVET College and There can be no doubt very important ways. The students were chosen demonstrating that collaboration is key in from various sporting codes, including those bridging the gap between policy and practice. that there is an urgent with a wide appeal and which do not cost too The establishment of this Centre will go a long much in terms of the equipment a school would way towards providing the community with need for the skills our require. The codes include football, netball and access to education and training opportunities. athletics. Currently all 160 students are placed in As the first participants of an innovative RPL TVET colleges are primary schools in the uMgungundlovu, Majuba, project graduates should use this qualification uThungulu and Harry Gwala districts. Twelve and the learning opportunity it presents to offering under the pilot primary schools per district have been identified, go and establish your own ECD Centres. The with three students per school assisting with establishment of your ECD Centres will promote The Skills Development Institute for Physical grades four to six. The immediate future of the employment opportunities and you will begin Education (SDIPE) Acting CEO Mduduzi pilot is assured, and I am grateful that the NSF has contributing meaningfully to the economy Madlala, explains the rationale behind the approved a budget allocation of R45m for the next of our beloved country. Your Centre will also programme. “There can be no doubt that there three years”, concluded Minister Nzimande. afford future students with sites for Workplace is an urgent need for the skills our TVET colleges The 160 Students have started their Work Integrated Learning. You are our ambassadors. are offering under the pilot programme. The integrated Learning in Primary Schools and will RPL can change not only your lives but those May 2014 Basic Education Ministerial Task complete by 15 June. They are in schools from of your families and communities you serve. It Team Report on Physical Education and Life 07:30 to 14:30 every day for a total of eight is about sacrifice, determination, discipline and Orientation within the National Senior Certificate weeks. They will then return to the Colleges to dedication. I thank everybody who has been Curriculum, points out that learners’ health finish their NQF L4 Qualification. Students are involved in ensuring that you are graduating. and well-being is currently at risk as untrained assigned educators in the schools for mentorship. This includes college personnel, SETA officials, teachers are all too often offering physical College Facilitators, CATHSSETA Assessors and family members and the wider community. activities without any credentials or training in Subject Advisors will be monitoring the student I thank you physical education. This, the report says, could teachers on the practical component.

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8 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 CUTTING EDGE NEWS Major new investment in university infrastructure, TVET Colleges, and improvements at historically disadvantaged institutions

BUSISWA GQANGENI R350million over the past two-years from the (NSF), aimed at alleviating the national shortage igher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande recently announced a major new of doctors and veterinary surgeons, the medical Hinvestment in university infrastructure. The investment will see very significant targeted and veterinary facilities at the University of Government spending over the next two years. The focus of the spend will fall on new student housing, Pretoria have been able to double their student laboratories, communications technology, and other essential facilities. Essential maintenance and the intake from this year. The funds have assisted in further expansion of new universities also forms part of the investment brief. the construction of the 301 bed “Tuks Bophelong The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) will spend almost R7billion in a range Student Residence” dedicated to accommodating of projects across the country over a two year period. This includes R1billion a year for the new medical students. Furthermore, the funds Universities of Mpumalanga (Mpumalanga Province) and Sol Plaatjie (Northern Cape Province). None have supported the development of the “Lesedi of this spending will go towards repairing or replacing buildings damaged and vandalised over the past Complex”. This complex includes a multi-purpose 18 months by a small group claiming to represent protesting students. These costs are being dealt lab for 200 students, five dry skills labs, a student with through other means. activity and a client services centre, and a ‘dirty A further R2,5billion over the next five years, has been targeted at the historically disadvantaged skills lab’ within the existing animal hospital. universities. This investment will assist them to realise their full academic potential while shaking off Other recent NSF infrastructure spending their historic image as the academic orphans of apartheid. includes R204million towards work-integrated The R6,964billion additional infrastructure spending announced, will be allocated as follows: learning facilities for engineering students at the University of Johannesburg. These works include a training workshop, and a design and Investment area Amount allocated industrialisation centre. The facilities provide Student housing R2,1 billion on-the-job training for mechanical and electrical engineering students and are available to Refurbishing and updating all current university engineering students from across the country. infrastructure and dealing with maintenance R1,475 billion The NSF has provided the Cape Peninsula backlogs University of Technology with R96million towards its renewable energy training facilities. Further phased development of the new R1billion per year This South African Renewable Energy Training universities of Mpumalanga and Sol Plaatjie Centre is the first in the country and is ensuring that South Africa has the skills to support the The new Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences R600 million national strategy of promoting renewable energy University to further strengthen its development as a supplement to energy production from fossil fuels such as coal. Priority infrastructure projects R240 million A further special infrastructure fund has New infrastructure projects at historically ensured that two new universities, the University R248 million disadvantaged institutions of Mpumalanga and Sol Plaatjie University in the Northern Cape, have been able to develop very Priority projects identified by universities, rapidly. This has providing additional capacity including improved access for disabled staff for students, particularly those from previously R300 million and students, laboratories, security, and under-serviced provinces. communication technology development “We continue to make major progress in ensuring that our universities are not only open to young people who would previously “Government is committed to strengthening, through the DHET’s Infrastructure and Efficiency have faced almost insurmountable barriers to developing, and broadening access to Grant. In terms of the grant, the past ten years academic study, but also that our institutions are universities, as is evident in the doubling of have seen R14,87billion spent on ensuring that indeed equipped to ensure that they receive a student numbers over the past 20 years,” said the universities have adequate infrastructure to quality education,” said Minister Nzimande. “We Minister Nzimande. “In doing so, we have ensure growth in priority areas. Such areas include are of course aware that there is still much to do. opened a major route to empowerment through science, technology, and engineering, animal and This is especially true in areas such as student knowledge and skills. This can benefit both human health sciences, and teacher education. housing. But we are also very grateful that individuals and the economy. But, access is just All universities across the country have Government as a whole has, over the past two one side of the coin. We have always been aware benefited from this investment. Historically years, prioritised spending on higher education, that we must also strengthen the institutions, not disadvantaged institutions, have since 2010, including fee support for poor students and least by increasing our infrastructure spending.” been prioritised for a greater proportion of the ensuring that nobody from a family with an Investment in infrastructure, including teaching funding. The University of Venda as an example annual income below R600 000 has faced a fee and research spaces, equipment, and student has been transformed into a modern university, increase this year.” living environments conducive to learning, is key while the University of Limpopo has been funded Besides significantly increased spending to ensuring that the universities can deliver on by the National Skills Fund (NSF) to obtain on universities, high priority continues to be their empowerment mandate, said the Minister. South African Institute of Chartered Accountants given to the further education sector. Here the This approach required a particular commitment accreditation for its postgraduate degree in investment is centred on the Technical and to improving living and learning conditions in the accounting. The NSF will also fund infrastructure Vocational Education and Training (TVET) historically disadvantaged institutions. totalling R375million at the institution to ensure Colleges. The NSF has committed R2,5billion This announcement of a massive boost in that aspiring chartered accountants are able to towards the construction of new TVET college university infrastructure spending, builds on complete their full four-years of study. campuses and the refurbishment of two existing the significant progress achieved since 2007 With the assistance of a grant of over campuses. Among the new campuses is the

9 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 Thabazimbi campus of Waterberg TVET College, construction of new residences for TVETs and that our existing infrastructure continues to be fit which was officially opened on 30 June last year. universities.” for purpose,” said Minister Nzimande. “As a result Nkandla A and Bhambanana Campuses are As part of the expanded residence of the infrastructure audit and the submission nearing completion, and will become operational construction programme, feasibility studies to of comprehensive maintenance plans by the during this academic year. Construction on the determine the exact requirements are underway institutions, we have dedicated R1,457billion to remaining 13 campus sites will commence at institutions across South Africa, including this area over the next two years.” within the next financial year. King Hintsa TVET College; North West University The newly established R2,5billion Historically The DHET continues to prioritise the Mafikeng campus; University of Limpopo; Disadvantaged Institutions Development Grant refurbishment and new construction of University of the Western Cape Bellville Campus; to be disbursed over the next five years, will student housing at universities and TVET University of Zululand KwaDlangezwa campus assist the previously disadvantaged universities colleges because of the huge need. This is so, and Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark to up their game and shake off the legacy of the largely because more young people from poor campus. A further five universities have been past. This funding is targeted at the Universities backgrounds than ever before are studying away identified as priority projects, including Nelson of Fort Hare; Limpopo; Venda; Walter Sisulu; from home. The R2,1billion announced, will Mandela University Summerstrand campus; Western Cape; Zululand; Mangosuthu University assist in accelerating the programme to provide Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University of Technology; and Sefako Makgatho Health an additional 200 000 beds at universities. GaRankuwa campus; Tshwane University of Sciences University, which incorporated the “Meeting this target within a reasonable period Technology eMalahleni campus; University of former Medunsa campus of the University of cannot be achieved by Government alone,” the Free State South campus and University of Limpopo. To qualify for this funding, these Minister Nzimande said. “We are looking Johannesburg Soweto campus. institutions had to develop detailed business plans at innovative ways of using Government’s “Besides new construction, the DHET has based on identified strengths and weaknesses, funding to leverage additional private sector and worked with universities to identify maintenance including governance, management, financial donor investment as we further accelerate the and refurbishment requirements as we ensure and academic issues. Two million students funded by Government since 2013

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Sibanesetfu Campus PretoriaColin Malatji opened its doors in 2005 Celebrating the achievements of the Sibanesetfu Campus of Gert Sibande TVET College were left, College with a total of 22 students New Councillor Mervin Purchase, Principal and CEO Nick Balkrishen, DHET Chief Director Ms Thembisa Futshane, CEO of MERSETA Dr Raymond Patel and College Councillor Ms Fikile Mtshali Title in eight classrooms and as well as statistics relating to The publication is having only five faculty. Campus. They were afforded an opportunity to New Venture Creation visit Highbury College in the United Kingdom in Penelope071 884 Lekgoathi 2124 / [email protected] 2014 as part of a student exchange programme. to focus on skilling the youth with engineering The event was graced and supported by related skills. He emphasised the importance of level 4 Sibanesetfu Campus opened its doors the presence of various stakeholders including in 2005 with a total of 22 students in eight successful partnerships, such as the one Gert Campus Manager Mr Mpho Ramulifho, faculty Sibande College had with MERSETA, in providing workplace-based education available on the DHET website classrooms and having only five faculty. and students. Local Councillor, Cllr. Qondile quality occupational training for the youth. ISBN: 9781776102273 The number of students grew exponentially Thabethe, representatives from organised over the intervening ten year period and the The college council, represented by Ms Fikile Authors: labour, and community members were also in Mtshali, spoke with pride about the success of 083 462 8973 / Santana Moodley, campus now serves more than 1500 students, attendance. Cllr. Thabethe took the opportunity the campus and how its growth and development Darrean Moodley, in 30 classrooms, four computer laboratories, to congratulate the College. “I have experienced and four workshops and staff accommodation. even exceeded their wildest expectations. She Daniel Dibetso-Prince the tremendous impact that this campus has had encouraged students to take the opportunities and training facilitated by www.dhet.gov.za The campus faculty component has on the surrounding communities and would like that the campus offered, to learn and excel. The grown to 80. The academic performance to congratulate the College on a job well done. 10 of the campus has always been excellent. SRC EXCO President, Lunga Makube, said that years is a great achievement”, noted Cllr. 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In an effort to acknowledge key partners in The college is anticipating him attaining the success of the college, Dr Raymond Patel, Training, indicated that a further seven distinctions in 2015. This will CEO of MERSETA (Manufacturing, Engineering, people from rural areas make him the first engineering student to pass and Related Services Seta) was invited to provide statistical information on the entire NC(V) qualification with a full house [email protected] the keynote address. In his informative yet needed relevant skills of 21 distinctions. Mbali Xaba and Innocent entertaining address he spoke of the country’s Luvhuno are two top achievers from Sibanesetfu economy. He mentioned a number of factors that which will enable them to will contribute in growing the economy. According to Dr Patel, for the economy to thrive, we need actively participate in the country’s economy.

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The Department of Higher Education and certification. Of these 49 539 were NC (V) subject with a new project to accelerate the issuing of Training (DHET) is delighted to announce certificates and 33 439 were full certificates. outstanding National N Diplomas (NNDs). Part of that approximately 233 000 of the 236 000 This number excludes 5 812 certificates that are the plan includes the formalisation of criteria for outstanding certificates for the National Certificate still pending due to processing and data related workplace activities per diploma and the capacity (Vocational) NC (V) qualifications on offer at challenges. building of college officials to process applications. Technical and Vocational Education and Training Meanwhile all the 2017 supplementary The current NND backlog is calculated at (TVET) Colleges have been processed and certificates are due for release by the endof approximately 16 574 applications that are still released thus far. July. Major strides have also been made for the pending. All processes are on track to conclude This number forms part of the NC (V) expeditious release of all NATED Report (190/1) the mop-up operation and the release of all certificate backlog dating as far back as November certificates for the recent November 2016 outstanding NNDs by no later than the 30th of 2007. In February, the Department announced examinations. To date 71 931 NATED Report June 2017. that a baseline figure of 33 297 NC (V) certificates (190/1) N1-N6 certificates have been released The Department continues to work closely were still awaiting processing. with the exception of 2 278 that are still awaiting with principals of TVET Colleges to ensure As of Friday 8th April only 2 650 of these data verification from individual colleges. that inherent data capturing challenges which certificates were still outstanding of which 1 246 The Department is also busy with another contributed to many of the delays in the processing have already been submitted to quality assurer parallel clean-up process to pave the way to fast- of results and certificates are constantly identified UMALUSI for further verification and accreditation. track the clearance of the NATED Report (190/1) and resolved so that they do not impact on The remaining 1 404 are being dealt with by certificate backlog identified for the period future examination cycles. The Department the Department in consultation with colleges. between 1991 and August 2016. To date a total acknowledges the key role played by both the In addition to the NC (V) backlog, a total of 45 585 certificates are still pending and it is State Information Technology Agency (SITA) and of 132 912 NC (V) certificate records for the expected that any outstanding NATED certificates the quality assurer, UMALUSI, in ensuring the recent November 2016 examination cycle will be released by no later than 30 June 2017. speedy finalisation of outstanding results and the were processed of which 82 978 qualified for Meanwhile the Department has commenced certification backlog.

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hen students choose careers, become a qualified electrician with Wteaching or lecturing seldom a Red Seal Certificate. makes the list these days. There are Unfortunately there were various reasons for that. One could be no immediate employment that when it was popular in the 80`s, opportunities when she completed most did not know of other career her trade test in 2013. Selina options out there. It is equally true ended up working in industries that when young people do choose outside her field of study. Selina this profession today, they often excel. then joined Sedibeng TVET College This is the story of a passionate as a member of faculty in February Electrical Engineering lecturer of 2014. She specialises in Electro Celebrating the remarkable achievement are from left Principal Dr Mashele, star Sedibeng TVET College, Vereeniging Technology and she loves offering performing lecturer Ms Selina Kutuane and Curriculum Development and Support campus. Ms Selina Kutwane studied it at the institution at which she Manager, Ms Mokitimi electrical engineering at the college studied. When asked about how she in 2005 and had to stop in 2006 obtained a whopping 93 distinctions those that need individual attention Certificate in Education part-time because of financial challenges; from her students, she attributed her and those that can grasp what is to ensure that she learns more a typical scenario of the average achievement to the passion she has being taught from the onset, is about teaching as a process. student from a disadvantaged for her job, and the fact that she paramount. Selina did not think She is keen to explore more background. However she did not can relate to her students better. “I that she would end up being so methodologies to be able to relate give up. She eventually went back have been in their shoes. I know the passionate about lecturing until she to her students. She intends going to complete the N6 in electrical different challenges that they face on started the job. “I always saw myself for maximum impact in the lives engineering and obtained the N6 a daily basis’’. She has alluded that in overalls and safety-boots in a of disadvantaged students that are certificate. “It was very difficult she tries her level best to understand plant, working for a big company. joining TVET colleges. With such financially, but I was determined to her students as individuals and not But my Maker had other plans. results, potential students should obtain my qualification at any cost. as a collective. I ended up in lecturing and have rest assured that the standard of I worked in retail stores, casinos She also tries different lecturing grown to love this profession, said education they receive from TVET and restaurants, just to ensure that methods for individual students. Selina. Obtaining 93 distinctions in Colleges is high. When lecturers at I had enough to go back to school”, This is important as they come from one subject is a huge achievement. TVET colleges are former students said Selina. She finally managed diverse backgrounds, cultures and It is evidence of dedication, passion of TVET Colleges, they have an to secure an apprenticeship races. She reiterated that as a lecturer and a willingness to go the extra informed understanding of the opportunity at Arcello Mittal, in it is important to acknowledge the mile to produce good results. dynamics of industry and the Vanderbjilpark. This is where she values of your students. Noting their She is currently studying challenges of combining theoretical also completed her trade test to differing learning styles, identifying towards the Post Graduate learning with practical training.

100% subject pass rate with a minimum of 20 Faculty professional performance students in a group as well as a student retention rate of at least 90%. Programme awards criteria excellence a cause for celebration comprised a certification rate of at least 20% MELANIE VERMAAK Academic Head for NC(V) and Nated Programmes more than the target set as part of the Annual Performance Plan targets for 2017; at least 20 alse Bay TVET College Education and Training Conference Centre, celebrated the academic students in the programme and a 90% student FDepartment recently acknowledged the staff’s achievements in the NC(V) and Report retention rate. professional performance of its academic staff. 191 programmes.An overall 26% increase in the Thirteen staff members, whose excellent The primary basis for the awards was the College’s number of subject distinctions and a 100% class teaching resulted in awards in three consecutive outstanding achievements in the 2016 Department group pass rate were achieved in the previous years, received special commendations. They were: of Higher Education and Training (DHET) External academic year. These outstanding performance Ms Roberta Edwards – Educare Examinations as measured against the College’s achievements translated into an increase in Ms Ronelle Floris – Educare own Annual Performance Plan targets. academic awards to staff. Ms Sihaam Hassan – Educare The annual event, hosted at the Central Office Criteria for individual awards constitutes a Ms Lizet Kotze – Educare Ms Mariam Murat – Business Studies & Educare Staff awards in 2016 increased exponentially when compared with the 2015 examination cycle: Ms Frieda Prins – Educare Categories 2015 awards 2016 awards Ms Padre Swanepoel – Educare Ms Gillion Thomas – Educare and Tourism Nated Semester individual awards 14 staff for 32 subjects 29 staff for 66 subjects Ms Jacky Vencencie – Educare Nated Trimester individual awards None 4 staff for 8 subjects Ms Faeesa Farao – Fundamentals Ms Nobuntu Luthuli – Fundamentals NCV individual awards 24 staff for 35 subjects 34 staff for 52 subjects Ms Dellarees Messiah – Fundamentals NCV programme awards 2 programmes 6 programmes Ms Nontobeko Mgca – Fundamentals In closing the celebration, Deputy Principal Nated programme awards 13 programmes 33 programmes Academic Karin Hendricks said, “We must also not forget the important support role of Campus Heads, Programme Heads and Educational Specialists in the achievement of the excellent results. Our sincere thanks and appreciation go to all faculty on all campuses. We know you give tirelessly of yourselves to the overall well-being of the students, which will in turn False Bay TVET College Muizenberg Campus Lecturing Staff take a moment to shine. At the awards event help the College to achieve its vision of being recognising excellence in professional performance were Edward Adams, Hahniem Mohamed, Nadia Kannemeyer, the most successful, prestigious and respected Karin Hendricks, Mariaana Herne, Gillion Thomas and Charles Barnard TVET College in South Africa.”

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NTOMBEKHAYA GWAQA Assistant Director for Marketing and Communications 5. What advice do you have for prepared my assessment tests to a other lecturers to achieve great higher standard so that the students ort Elizabeth TVET College I believe in teamwork and team results? are more prepared for the final Precognises top faculty achievers effort. I could not have obtained Treat each student as your own exams. This, in my opinion, was a during its Annual Academic this achievement on my own. I’m child, similarly as you would like significant contributor to achieving Excellence Awards. A prestigious honoured and humbled by this others to treat yours. the goal of outstanding results. event to this end was recently held award, but would like to salute my at the Dower Campus Hall. colleagues for the significant part 6. Would you like to 5. What were your challenges In total 19 achieving lecturers they played to shape the same acknowledge anyone who and what are your suggestions and 32 students were honoured for students who had come through contributed to your success? for improvement? their achievement of 95 to 100% their hands. Firstly, I thank my heavenly The challenges that I experienced pass rates. In recognition, recipients Father for the person that I am in that academic year, was that the received certificate awards. 2. Was this the first time you today. I believe that without Him, I teaching and learning venues were Two top achieving lecturers have achieved these results? am nothing. in short supply. were interviewed and these were It was not a first-time Throughout the years, a lot of I managed to overcome this their responses to our questions: achievement for me, but in my years people made a valuable impact by arranging with other lecturers to at the college, this event is the first on my life and in my career. In accommodate my times. of its kind and hopefully not the last. the early days of my career, the The college should also make an following colleagues made a lasting 6.What would your advice be to effort to appreciate faculty with long impression on my life. They played other lecturers to assist them in service awards. an integral part of my development achieving this goal in future? as a lecturer. My advice to other lecturers 3.How did you manage to I remember in particular the would be to constantly challenge achieve this goal? late Ms Susan Kotze, Ms Gameeda students by being innovative. My guide to success is found Lillah, Raseela Daya, Ms Esmarie Promote problem solving in class in scriptures (Colossians 3:2). Wentzel and Ms Shenay Muller. and, administering thoroughly “Whatever I do, I do heartily, as for The deepest craving in human prepared and high level assessment the Lord and not men”. I believe that nature is the need to be appreciated. tests, does help. I am disciplined. I likewise expect Thank you to the Management of my students to display discipline in Port Elizabeth TVET College for their behaviour in my class, college acknowledging your staff for their dress code and to have their “tools” hard work and dedication. i.e. their textbooks in class in order to work. Mr Nico van der Berg I am determined to get to 1.What subjects did you offer in know my students and to build a the 2015 Academic Year? relationship with them. Hence, I I offered Machine Manufacturing progress with them from Level 2 to at Level 3 and Computer Integrated Level 4. I treat every single student Manufacturing at Level 4. the same. I have no favourites! I am determined to make a difference and 2. How long have you been impact my student’s lives positively lecturing at the College? Would through my own experience; even if you say your experience it only reaches one student’s life. I gave you an advantage above am dedicated to my task not only colleagues? because I get paid, but because I I have been lecturing at Port love what I’m doing. Elizabeth TVET College for eight Top performer Desiree Elise Fortune years. My industrial experience at Business Studies Lecturer at Russell 4. How do you overcome various companies for a further eight Road Campus, Port Elizabeth TVET challenges? years has given me more leverage, College One of the biggest challenges as I have practised as an artisan in is free access to computers for our these fields of expertise. Ms Des Fortune students to practice, do research I feel that working as an artisan 1.From your experience, what and prepare their assignments. It is has given me the most valuable would you say gave you the a fact that we still get students in experience. This, coupled with my advantage over colleagues? this day and age that do not know college experience, has added to my Nineteen years in the teaching how to handle a mouse or how to good results. environment, especially working switch on a computer. with young people, has taught I allow my students to use 3. Was this the first time that me a lot. In class, you don’t only my venue to practice or finish up you have achieved these impart knowledge you also prepare assignments. I also use the “good” results? Would you say some your students for life, both in their student in class to help the one that years were better than others? personal capacity and for the struggles. This is done in a language As far as I recall, I have received working environment. You learn comfortable to both. a similar result but not as much as how to deal with youngsters, from all In terms of staff development, the 100%. In teaching and learning, walks of life, instilling morals, values I think that lecturers do not all years are not the same. Each and self-discipline. I give them get sufficient opportunities to year presents its challenges. For this continuous positive reinforcement go on courses for their further reason there were some years that and praise them for good work. development. Lecturers need to stay were better than others. My secretarial background was abreast with new developments in an added advantage. What I have their specific fields. 4. How have you managed to Top performer Nico van der Berg seen, heard and experienced over Year after year we submit our achieve this goal? Engineering Studies Lecturer at the years, has definitely shaped and training needs on our IQMS forms, During the year certain Iqhayiya Campus, Port Elizabeth TVET moulded me. but little comes from it. assessments are set up. I have College

13 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 College secures international award recognition, again!

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Editor’s Note:The Idahlynn Karre International Exemplary Leadership Award is bestowed on worthy leaders in Higher Education. The following background information provides a context. Who is Idahlynn Karre? Idahlynn has achieved many milestones in her professional career spanning 45 years. It is a career which has featured her professorship, leadership, administrative, public speaking, consultancy and coaching capacities. Following an awardwinning professional career, she now devotes her time and energy to professional speaking, writing, and consulting for higher education and professional associations in the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia, China, and Australia (Source: chair.academy.com).

otheo TVET College Acting to be honoured with the Idahlynn Motheo TVET College Acting Deputy Principal Mr Thami Madalane and the Executive MDeputy Principal responsible Karre International Exemplary Director of the Chair Academy, Mr Richard Strand at the bestowing of the award for Student Support Services, Mr Leadership Award. This award Thami Brian Madalane continues follows on the award bestowed on Conference attracts leaders from movement to the next level and to make waves, having recently Principal Ms Dipiloane Phutsisi in around the world where they can the implementation of commom been awarded the Idahlynn Karre June 2016. experience distinguished keynote assessment process for all sites of International Exemplary Leadership The Chair Academy, a speakers and presentations. The delivery at the college. Mr Madalane Award. The award ceremony was department of Mesa Community Academy’s peer reviewed journal is also assisted with implementation held from 27 March to 31 March College, and the Maricopa County respected as a source of inspiration of a Student Parliament for the in Florida, United States of America Community College District, is and best practices in leadership. student population, where relevant (USA). dedicated to delivering exemplary Mr Madalane was awarded the academic issues are discussed. The award was bestowed on Mr leadership development. The Chair Academy’s 2017 Idahlynn He has also been instrumental Madalane in recognition of his long Academy has offered world-class, Karre International Exemplary in the eradication of pending results service to the TVET sector and his competency-based, leadership Leadership Award, for registering a for all sites of delivery of the college. excellent leadership. His services development programmes for college certification rate improvement from The College Council, Executive were rendered with the then Thaba and university leaders since 1992. 6% in 2012 to 55% in July 2016, Management, staff and students Nchu Technical College and in more Leadership programmes are offered the successful introduction of congratulated Mr Madalane as recent years in particular, with the at the organisational, regional, minimum requirements for admission “the rightful recipient of the Motheo TVET College. Mr Madalane national, and international level. to the college, the introduction Idahlynn Karre International is the second South African citizen The Annual International Leadership of minimum requirements for Leadership Award”.

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14 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 CAMPUS MATTERS TEACHING AND LEARNING Reading Campaign supports College Teaching and Learning Plan

MARIANNE ELLIOTT Open Learning Centre Co-ordinator at the beginning of February. During the campaign, English lecturers Editor’s Note:False Bay TVET College runs its Reading Campaign in encourage students to submit collaboration with FunDza Literacy Trust and Nal’ibali. FunDza Literacy original reviews on the stories they Trust is a South African non-profit organisation that is dedicated to read. The reviews are assessed improving literacy among teens and young adults. according to specific criteria to decide (Source: www.fundza.co.za. Visit the webpage for further information.) on the winners of the campaign. Nal’ibali is a national reading-for-enjoyment campaign which is viewed The Campaign ends in June, before At the first Prize-Giving from left were as a mechanism to support the development of literacy skills. The word the Internal Examinations. At the English lecturers Tamara Jooste and Nal’ibali is isiXhosa for “here’s the story”. beginning of the third term, winners Natascha Krull, Runner-up for First For further information visit www.nalibali.org are awarded prizes donated by Prize, Robin Erasmus and Overall FunDza and other organisations, Winner Simnikiwe Ngcawa. Simnikiwe at a special ceremony to mark the won a Tablet, sponsored by Pearson and he Reading Campaign at False visits to the Open Learning Centre occasion. In previous years students Robin won an e-Reader, sponsored by TBay TVET College fosters reading (OLC). Students then form groups have won tablets, an e-Reader, book Nal’ibali enjoyment, as well as Academic where they take turns to read, prizes, t-shirts and other items. As support for NCV Language - comment, discuss, or act out words an added bonus, deserving students access a wider selection of titles. Foundational Subject. for others to guess the meaning, in are sponsored by FunDza to attend An additional benefit of developing English is not the home language a game of ‘ten seconds’. Students the Franschhoek Literary Festival and a love for reading and becoming of the majority of students. create a mini-story with a few given Open book Festival in the Western more confident in expressing This poses a challenge, not only words and report back to the class Cape Province. At these events themselves in English and improved for their English subject results, but as a whole. students get to meet authors and are communication in English, is that it also in terms of understanding and This is often accompanied by lots inspired by discussions of their books equips students for lifelong learning. communicating generally in the of fun and laughter! Every student and the writing process. This is the third year that the course of their studies. has the opportunity to contribute The OLC acquires books for Reading Campaign is taking place at Because the Reading Campaign and the shy ones are encouraged to students to read in English covering a the Fish Hoek Campus. After Richardt encourages students to read, it participate. variety of interests and proficiencies. le Roux, from the Nal’ibali/Project for assists with the development of the English lecturers, Tamara Jooste The Harmony High series is popular the study of Alternative Education creative use of the language and and Sean Butler, the OLC Co- and many can associate with the in South Africa (PRAESA), originally builds vocabulary, it also enhances ordinator and Sonja, start planning Township events and the lifestyle introduced it, he unfortunately academic achievement. the campaign in December of the depicted in the stories. This series moved away from Cape Town. On Fridays, FunDza previous year. It is then introduced has been developed by FunDza to fill Fortunately, Sonja and FunDza, representative Sonja Kruze facilitates to the new students by Sonja a specific gap in available literature continued bringing his vision to life. activities around reading and creative in January during the student for South African youth. Students All the mentioned benefits would not writing. This takes place with Level orientation programme. It is set in are also encouraged to visit their be possible without the support of all 2 English classes during time-tabled motion as soon as classes are settled local public libraries where they may the parties concerned!

of the community affected by the an educare day-centre; aftercare ECD students make a difference pandemic. With the help of investors facilities for children and youth aged MARELIZE MINNAAR Programme Head for ECD & Educare and sponsors, Gloria was able to 6 to 24; a psycho-social support open an ECD centre which now group for children and youth at risk; estled in the heart of Khayelitsha her Diploma in Early Childhood stands three storeys high in the heart a vegetable garden; and computer Nis the Khumbulani Health, Development at False Bay TVET of Khayelitsha. training classes. Khumbulani Education and Resource Centre. College, Khayelitsha Campus. There are two accredited Grade also offers a place of refuge in Khumbulani was initiated in 2000 by Gloria set out using her two- R classes. The Western Cape emergencies. Gloria has encouraged nine women from Khayelitsha. Initially bedroomed house to care for 160 Education Department has identified her employees to complete their the objective was to take action against HIV/AIDS infected or affected the Centre as a best practice site. formal qualifications in ECD. False the consequences of the HIV/AIDS children. She combined her childcare Gloria currently cares for over Bay TVET College offers Levels 1, pandemic. The Director of the Centre, facility with a soup kitchen to 200 children. The services and 4 and 5 ECD training as well as Gloria Bebeza, is currently completing provide hot meals to 350 members facilities include the operation of the National Certificate in Educare. All the teachers at Khumbulani are either enrolled at False Bay TVET College or have already completed their studies in various levels of ECD training. To find out more about Khumbulani or to get involved, please contact Marelize Minnaar at [email protected]. In an ECD related development, two Khayelitsha ECD Level 5 Diploma students won awards in the provincial round of the National Development Agency’s South African ECD Awards. One student Celebrating success in the Western Cape Provincial round of the National Development Agency ECD Awards were from left, False was selected as the Best ECD Bay TVET College Lecturer Nadia Anthony, Khayelitsha Campus ECD Level 5 Diploma students Nondumiso Manoti and Nosipho Practitioner in the Western Cape Ralarala, the Director of the Khumbulani Health, Education and Resource Centre, Gloria Bebeza and College Programme Head Province, while the other won third for ECD and Educare, Marelize Minnaar place for the Best ECD Site.

15 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 Teaching and Learning Seminars: Coming together is the beginning, keeping together is a progress, and working together is success attention deficit disorders. They have the shortest concentration TABITHA KGOSIMORE span in the classroom. They have problems regulating their behaviour oldfields TVET College has the in terms of their certification rates. great results is of paramount interest and struggle to pay attention. Gprinciple objective, ‘to triumph The TVET Sector is bombarded at the College. In order to serve all Ultimately they come into conflict in academic excellence’. The College with a number of challenges when groups effectively, the lecturer has with their lecturers. The last believes that academic excellence it comes to methods of teaching to adjust the teaching and learning category of students typically is essential. Academic excellence and learning. TVET College approach to suit the need. comprises those who have a less is also an institutional marketing Lecturers have a demanding According to a study conducted critical learning approach. tool. Academic success is crucial and daunting job, often shaped by Student Support Services They are the most challenging since the College has to account for by unique college experiences. Manager at Goldfields TVET College, to manage in class. They tend not to public funding. For these reasons, The demand is to facilitate and Mr Pitso Kheza (M-Ed Educational criticise or judge anything and do not the College commits to its strategic teach different programmes such Psychology and currently busy bother to understand anything they values of maintaining continuous as Report 191, NCV, and Skills with his thesis in Educational are taught in class. This can be very improvement, innovation and Programmes, all needing different Psychology), college lecturers deterring to a lecturer since these creativity. It strives to achieve this teaching approaches. This means interact with five types of students. students neither reason nor apply by hosting seminars that aim to they have to teach different These categories are determined their minds to anything. Students encourage lecturers to share best students from different educational in the context of their learning in this category do not take initiative practices in teaching and learning. backgrounds. This includes barriers. The first group of students unless instructed to do so and prefer The most recent seminar was held in students from General Education are challenged in terms of their to stay as far away from thinking, as March with the purpose of “Delivering who successfully completed their confidence/self-image and feel that an activity, as possible. Quality Teaching and Learning for the Grade 9; mainstreaming those who they will never measure up to a TVET For all the reasons mentioned, Improvement of Student Performance successfully completed their Grade College education. the College deems the synergy and Success Rates”. 12 and the others who did not; and The second group are classified between the Academic and Student This initiative provides a platform Adult (Basic) Education and Training as those with knowledge acquisition Support Services Departments, to be for lecturers to share best practices. (ABET or AET) students, including problems. They have challenges of of paramount interest. Such synergy It encourages lecturers to function in those who have completed their learning on their own and depend is required in order to achieve unison, as a team, with other lecturers ABET level 4 studies through adult extensively on the lecturers and the college’s strategic mission of from different departments. Likewise, education programmes. fellow students in order to acquire academic excellence and increased collaborating with lecturers from other It does not come as a surprise information. The third group are throughput, pass and certification institutions of higher learning, such therefore that this is a daunting task. those with time management skills rates. The seminars therefore assist as local Universities and Universities The primary reason is that these problems. These are the students lecturers to instil the principles that of Technology, is one of the shared three groups have experienced varied who believe they function better, reflect the mission of the College. practices that will expectantly serve to styles of knowledge acquisition. only under pressure. In many cases They enable them to lead, providing create profitable results for the college. A number of these students lack they do not submit their academic students with responsive, relevant In collaboration, the college looks exposure to Outcomes-Based- obligations on time and they are and quality education and training. towards institutions that have a rich Education, for example. Therefore, usually not ready for academic This supports the ultimate goal of history of implementing strategies that implementing different techniques tasks because they prepare too late. achieving academic excellence, assist them in achieving their goals of teaching and learning to achieve The fourth group are those with through shared best practices. Capacity building College launches workshop for Campus Academic Society Managers to improve NTOMBEKHAYA GWAQA the quality of teaching Assistant Director for Marketing and Communications and learning ort Elizabeth TVET College students Mpumalanga Province campus managers discuss recently launched an Academic Society. THOKOZANI NDHLOVU P their leadership roles The main purpose of the society is to minimise mproving the quality of student performance the dropout rate of students and to reduce Iremains at the heart of all TVET college activities. setting direction, developing staff, developing absenteeism. A programme to develop the capacity of campus an organisational culture and managing the The society will assist to bridge the gap management staff in Mpumalanga Province, with instructional programme, were discussed with between the students while they are at the a special focus on the manager’s roles in teaching relevant examples and workshop activities. The college and industry. and learning, was held early in the academic year, workshop provided opportunities for attendees Each campus nominated a co-ordinator in Witbank, Mpumalanga Province. to share challenges and hear suggestions and who will be responsible for organising meetings A total of 28 campus managers and heads of examples of best practices from their colleagues and liaising with different companies. division from various TVET Colleges attended the and the presenter. The launch was supported by capacity building workshop. The workshop was Mr Cain Maimela, Principal of Nkangala management and faculty, who made hosted by Nkangala TVET College. There were no TVET College, was thrilled with the outcome of presentations on the various programmes consultancy costs as the training was presented the workshop. He is confident that all attendees offered by the college. The co-ordinators also by the Principal of Gert Sibande TVET College, Mr benefitted immensely. Mr Zwelethu Mthetwa, an invited students from the Nelson Mandela Nick Balkrishen. Acting Campus Manager at Gert Sibande TVET Metropolitan University to share best practise. The focus of the workshop was to capacitate College Sibanesetfu Campus, said that he found Students welcomed the initiative. They all campus managers, acting campus managers and the workshop very helpful. Concrete examples and see future benefits of the society. HOD’s on their leadership role in leading teaching ideas of how to manage teaching and learning The co-ordinators are hoping to achieve • www.seyfferdt.co.za and learning activities. The ultimate objective is aspects were discussed. He added, “This training common interest peer support as a spin-off the improvement of student performance. The four initiative is highly commendable. 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he Centre for Entrepreneurship providers. It is an intervention that Tat ORBIT TVET College and will encourage and promote the the Small Enterprise Development development of an entrepreneurship Agency (SEDA), have entered culture. It will further provide student Left, Minister of Small Business Development, Lindiwe Zulu unveils the plaque. In into an exciting partnership. The incubates with the necessary tools attendance are Principal Maryna Marais and Director-General of the Department of culmination of the partnership saw and techniques to create their own Higher Education and Training, Mr Gwebs Qonde a Rapid Incubator (RI) facility being Small Medium and Micro enterprises launched at the Mankwe Campus (SMMEs). In this way it is anticipated between government departments and those of other aspiring young in March. The RI was the fourth to that the intervention will contribute and institutions of higher learning entrepreneurs, the much-needed be launched country-wide since the to economic growth and job creation and training enable Government exposure needed to promote their Rapid Incubation programme came in economically depressed areas”, to serve its citizens better. Through businesses. “We are truly grateful into being in 2013. commented Ms Tshikwatamba. this programme, the College will for the exposure this platform has Minister of Small Business The RI at Mankwe Campus will be able to equip students with the afforded us. This means that people Development (SBD), Honourable focus on the Motor industry. Through necessary skills that will prepare them will finally get to see our products Lindiwe Zulu, officially opened the the on-going and “unbreakable” in becoming skilled employees. We and experience our professionalism. Centre. The Centre will provide relationship between the College and are therefore appealing to students The products on display, made students and graduates with an Ford SA, the RI is expected to create to focus and work hard,” Mr Qonde by the Incubates, included duffle entrepreneurial platform from which opportunities for young people. said. The DG also commended bags, wallets, purses, unisex beach to commercialise their vocational Twenty Mechanical Engineering ORBIT TVET College for its continued t-shirts and shorts, and caps. All skills. In time it will hopefully see students at Mankwe Campus will work in creating opportunities for were made by the Incubates. them move from being “job seekers participate in the programme. Upon the youth. He also expressed his The Rapid Incubation to job creators”. CEO of SEDA, Ms graduation, they will be given mobile gratitude towards Ford SA for its Programme is the first incubation Tshikwatamba said the programme is repair panel vans which will give financial contribution as well as the programme in South Africa to offer aimed at bringing another dimension them a head-start in launching their employment opportunities it continues seed-funding to the Incubates to institutions of learning. “With own businesses. to provide to College students. through structured pitching sessions this new model, we are bringing an Department of Higher Education One of the Incubates, Karabo for which the Incubates can element of conceptualisation. Rapid and Training Director-General (DG), Moloisane, said “participating in the apply. SEDA plans to open Rapid Incubators should serve as solution Mr GF Qonde, said “partnerships RI Programme will give his business Incubators in all nine provinces. Mentors lend support to budding entrepreneurs

ROSHIN SCHMIDT Marketing Officer enrolled in the programme. & Development. The business he Rapid Incubator and Centre entrepreneurs. This in turn leads On 23 February, Rotarians concepts spanned professional Tfor Entrepreneurship (RI and CfE) to strong businesses. The four key representing various clubs services, green industries, wood based at False Bay TVET College has components of this incubation participated in the Mentoring industries, engineering and ITC. The introduced an innovative and driven programme consist of learning, Induction Programme in order to Rotarians also provided an overview entrepreneurship programme based mentoring, market linkages and sharpen their mentoring skills. The of their knowledge and expertise as on the GrowthWheel methodology. personal development workshops. 25 aspiring entrepreneurs of the RI well as their commitment to support GrowthWheel is a visual As Rotary International supports and CfE introduced themselves by the beneficiaries. Mr Rani shared his toolbox that is used by business entrepreneurial projects, Rotary’s pitching their business concepts. journey to success as an entrepreneur. advisors to help entrepreneurs. District 9350 is partnering with the Hearing the pitches were the Assuring the aspirant entrepreneurs (See www.growthwheel.com). RI and CfE to provide much-needed Rotarians, the CfE Advisory that the challenges they would face The RI and CfE use a holistic individual mentoring support to the Chairperson, Luvuyo Rani, and would not necessarily be unique, he approach to develop resilient emerging and existing entrepreneurs the Deputy Principal: Innovation encouraged their perseverance. He further suggested that they surround themselves with people who could contribute positively to their journey. Centre of Entrepreneurship Programme Manager Abraham Oliver said, “There is an overwhelming need for sustainable innovation- driven entrepreneurship ventures. Such ventures have the potential to turn the tide on high unemployment.” The aspirant entrepreneurs were soon surrounded by a strong network of support. Mr Oliver urged them to grab this assistance with both hands to successfully launch and grow their respective businesses. The Rotarians were impressed with each business case. Another group of Rotarians were inducted on 30 March. This ensures that all aspirant entrepreneurs will enjoy Entrepreneurship mentors, mentees and facilitators, take a break at the Centre for Entrepreneurship personal mentorship support.

18 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 Centre for entrepreneurship launched to focus on the renewable energy sector

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he Minister of Small Business and TVET Colleges. The Centre TDevelopment, the Honourable launched at Goldfields TVET College Lindiwe Zulu recently launched will make its mark, by contributing the ninth of the ten planned new towards creating a new pipeline Centres for Entrepreneurship (CfE), of entrepreneurs. In doing so it is at Goldfields TVET College. expected to serve to mitigate the This is a part of an integrated dire challenges of unemployment At the launch of the CfE were Principal Mahlangu, SEDA CEO MsTshikwatamba, Youth Rapid Incubation Model faced by South Africa in general Minister of Small Business Development and Co-operative Development, designed by the Small Enterprise and the Free State Province, in Ms Zulu, and Acting CFE Manager, Ms de Hart Development Agency (SEDA). SEDA particular. The focus of this Centre is an agency of the Department of for Entrepreneurship will be on used to operating within a compliant commitment to the Renewable Small Business Development. The the Renewal Energy Sector and environment. Ultimately when the Energy Sector. It is also a testimony agency aims to better service youth its related market segment. The College students graduate, they can to the Department of Small start-ups and youth-owned Small, market segment served by this be assisted to set up their own related Business Development energy mix Medium and Micro Enterprises Centre will focus on the design businesses. The Goldfields TVET objectives, which aims at growing and Co-operatives around the and manufacturing, installation College CfE represents one of the the South African economy with Lejweleputswa District in the Free and maintenance of solar geysers. Free State Province pilot sites. This small business co-operatives. State Province. This is also a region Advancements and innovation in Centre will be a feeder into the Rapid She further emphasised that served by the College. the Renewable Energy Sector will Incubation programme, allowing township youth in this region In her keynote address, likewise be a constant source of youth to gain much needed support needed to be trained and supported. Minister Zulu emphasised that updated practice for the Centre. and business development services That the new generation of co- these centres are dedicated to The College CfE objectives will through the incubation programme. operatives and SMMEs in the Green promoting entrepreneurship, new ensure that incubated entrepreneurs In closing, Minister Zulu cited Sector should come from townships venture-creation, and economic are trained to the required standards. that the opening of the new facility and that the community needs to development through Universities This will further ensure that they get bears testimony of the Government’s take full advantage of this CfE. Students take to entrepreneurship and are embraced by success

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wo former students are on their Teboho planted vegetables and sold Tway to the top as entrepreneurs. them. He even won an award from Tumelo Pholwane and Teboho Vodacom for that business venture Seliane are both very talented and in 2008. in business. They are unstoppable. Teboho says that Motheo TVET Teboho Seliane, also known as “Mr College contributed a lot to his S”, obtained his Fashion Design success. He applauds their method qualification at Motheo TVET College of teaching. “Other people would say in 2012. He then went ahead and that Motheo’s method of teaching is started his own design studio at slow, but I think it is excellent. Thaba’Nchu. He designs and sells You can come into the classroom clothing. Teboho said that he has not having any idea of how the always wanted to be an entrepreneur. sewing machine works, but in three His interest actually started while months, you’ll be a pro”. he was still in primary school. He The advice he gives to was selling toy cars in the streets of upcoming fashion designers is to be With design professional, Teboho Mr “S” Seliane in the red T Shirt, are from left, Botshabelo, which he made from focused at all times no matter the Mr “S” employees, Lerato Sediane, Thabang Sekokotoane and Mantho Mahlelebe wire. When he got to high school, disappointments. “Find your identity and style when it comes to fashion she had always been passionate designing and then you’ll be set”. about being an entrepreneur. She He currently owns a design studio started her first business at the age of in Thaba’Nchu, but is planning on 16, a poultry business to be precise. opening another in Bloemfontein. She maintains that she has always He intends taking-on a few students been business-minded. Especially from the College who are studying since both her parents are. Fashion Design N6. He wants to Tumelo has been operating her train them and then employ them in business in Thaba’Nchu, but she the planned Bloemfontein Branch. intends on expanding to Botshabelo. Then we have Ms Tumelo She also plans on improvements by Pholwane. She graduated adding a steam room and a laser from Motheo TVET College in machine. She explained that she first 2014. Tumelo studied Business wants to cater for the Thaba’Nchu Management at Thaba’Nchu market and then make her way to campus and then took some short Botshabelo. The advice she gave courses in cosmetology. She is now to upcoming entrepreneurs is to a “Triple Thread” business woman. work hard, be dedicated and most Being advised by former student, and now successful entrepreneur, Tumelo Be it Fitness, Massage or Beauty importantly, be willing to learn. Pholwane, is Head of Department Business Studies Thaba Nchu Campus, and Skin care, Tumelo has got you “Don’t rely on passion alone. Go to Ms Kate Moletsane covered. This 22 year old said that school and grow your passion”.

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20 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT Artisan trainers to train in Germany especially within the bricklayer, plasterer, plumber and carpenter trades. NOMUSA ZULU-MANGXA This initiative is a spin-off of the partnership between the College and the he German Dual Training System has become TVET College will visit Germany for a week. In this Kreishandwerkerschaft Steinfurt-Warendorf in Tone of the most successful in the world. time they will review and upgrade their teaching Germany. The partnership aims to sustainably The system has gained recognition for having skills. They will also gain insights into best strengthen the provision of vocational training. contributed to the lowest unemployment rate of practices in artisan training in the civil engineering This is with the greater objective of increasing the young people between the ages of 16 and 24 in trades. All of this they hope to implement at the supply and the employability of artisans. Europe. The Dual system combines continuous College upon their return. The training programme It will also improve the labour-market apprenticeship training in a company whilst will focus on the improvement of civil engineering orientation of the vocational training system. It studying at a vocational college. related artisan training. The aim is to enhance the further provides opportunities for self-employment Eight civil construction trainers from uMfolozi College’s ability to offer quality training for artisans for the College graduates.

Updating their artisanship training in Germany are Carpenter Trainer Smukelo Njapha, Bricklayer Trainers Muziwamandla Mbonambi and Buhle Chamane, Plumber Trainer Rodney Raper, Project Manager Willem Britz, German host Programme Manager Oliver Petzoldt, Senior Lecturer Engineering Studies Siyabonga Mnyango, Senior Lecturer Eric Buthelezi and Plumber Trainer Clifford Mncwabe College participates in Ministerial ‘Decade of the Artisan’ promotion

THOKOZANI NDHLOVU I would be”, said Pretty. Speaking about (LO) educators from local schools. her successes she said, “Nothing is More than 120 LO educators were ert Sibande TVET College recently of the artisan at the Gert Sibande TVET impossible when you put in a little trained on the offerings provided by Gaccompanied the Deputy Minister College Skills Academy in Standerton, effort. It takes hard work, dedication, TVET colleges. The empowered LO of Higher Education and Training, Mpumalanga Province. They were self-control and self-discipline.” educators are now in a position to Honourable Mduduzi Manana, in addressed by various speakers The learners also got the share their knowledge with learners a roll-out promotion of the Decade including the Deputy Minister, under opportunity to visit the exhibition when they return to school. of the Artisan advocacy campaign. the promotion theme ‘it’s cool to be stands of 18 companies where The event was a success and The two-day promotion held in the a 21st century artisan’. The purpose various artisan trades were on local school principals were also Gert Sibande region of Mpumalanga of the day was to provide information promotion. These exhibitions varied excited to have taken part. “It has Province was sponsored by the about the TVET college sector and from motor mechanics, to electricians, been very informative for our learners Chemical Industries Education and the importance of artisans to South to electronics, to hairdressers. The as well as our educators. Educators Training Authority (CHIETA). Africa. According to Deputy Minister exhibitors demonstrated to learners will now be able to provide learners On the first day, the Deputy Manana, as a country we are currently what they do in their specific worlds of with effective career guidance by Minister together with college producing about 16 000 artisans per work. The purpose of the exhibitions referring the learners to a TVET management, met with employers of year while the National Development was to create an interest among College,” said Ms Sibongile Nhlapho, the hospitality sector at the College Plan has a target of 30 000 artisans learners so that they may consider Principal of Jandrell Secondary Central Office; employers of the per year by the year 2030. artisanship careers. The exhibitors School. She expressed her gratitude Electrical Engineering sector at the “It is no longer fashionable to have had ‘try-a-skill’ promotions where to Gert Sibande TVET College on Thuthuka Eskom Power Station and a matric certificate or a university degree learners were given an opportunity to behalf of all the schools present for employers of the Engineering and that does not lead to employment,” said participate in various practical tasks. the support that the college provides Automotive sectors at a Hotel and Deputy Minister Manana. In countries One of the exhibition stalls that to the community and schools. Country Club. This engagement like Germany, artisans are the economic proved to be particularly interesting School learners were given is a bid to encourage college- drivers of the country. He further stated was a stall by Pert Industrials. They breakfast and lunch packs as well employer partnerships. College CEO that in Germany, which is regarded had a model house that was powered as t-shirts and bags. Learners were and Principal Mr Nick Balkrishen, as a leader in engineering, there are by a solar panel. It demonstrated what excited to participate in the career provided an overview of the college more college students than university happens when you power your house exhibition as they learnt a lot about programmes and the rationale behind students. Minister Manana indicated with a solar panel. career prospects they may consider the quest for further College-employer that the perception that colleges are It also demonstrated the process in future. Ntombi Khumalo, a learner partnerships. Principal Balkrishen for ‘school drop-outs’ is out-dated and of what happens when energy is from Khula-Sakhile Secondary School emphasised the need for employers must change. We are relying on you to absorbed by the solar panel and how said that, “the event was helpful as to avail their workplaces as training consider enrolling at a TVET College to it is converted into usable power in I got the opportunity to realise that spaces for artisan learners. He also sustain the country’s economy,” said the household. artisanship can be a good career appealed for their assistance in the Deputy Minister. The second phase of the launch choice. It’s cool to be a 21st century ensuring that lecturers are exposed to Gert Sibande TVET College prides was directed at Life Orientation artisan,” she said with a smile. the latest technologies. Doing so will itself on producing quality students. ensure that the training provided by Pretty Nkosi, a college graduate the college is relevant and responsive employed at ESKOM was invited to to their needs as employers. address the learners. In her address, Discussions on how to enhance the she thanked Government for providing training provided by the college, as free access to TVET Colleges, for well as improving the professional students from poor homes through the attitude and work-readiness of DHET bursary scheme administered by students, proved to be very fruitful. NFSAS. “Without the support from Gert On the second day, more than Sibande TVET College I would not have At the promotion was Thuthuka Power Station Manager Ryno Lecock, together with 1200 learners from local high schools been here today. The College helped me Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mduduzi Manana and the CEO attended the promotion of the decade to be become someone I never thought and Principal of Gert Sibande TVET College, Nick Balkrishen

21 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 WORLDSKILLS SOUTH AFRICA Closing Address of the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Mduduzi Manana to the Second WorldSkills South Africa Competition

ood evening. It gives me great and passion in a quest for victory in subjectivity. It requires of one to display so in terms of the very urgent Gpleasure tonight to stand before their knowledge and skills areas. The the highest levels of ethical conduct. need for the delivery of critical and you and proclaim that the WorldSkills competition anxiety is now over and Indeed, the Judges of this competition scarce skills as required by the South Africa Second National Skills all competitors and their respective also deserve our applause. economy. This anomaly cannot be Competition event, which has been experts/coaches have emerged as One of the key strategic priorities left to continue. The hosting of the held over the past three days, has the victors or champions albeit at of the Higher Education and Training WorldSkills South Africa National been a resounding success. different levels. Let us all rise and Ministry since its establishment in Competition, as you have witnessed, It is successful in the sense applaud all the competitors and their 2009 has been to strengthen the is not merely a skills competition. that 122 competitors, together with respective experts/coaches. skills and human resource base With its exhibitions, expos and try- their respective coaches/experts It is not always easy to be a judge of the country. This is in order to a-skill promotions, Primary and representing all Provinces, were of any competition. This task requires grow the economy as envisaged Secondary visiting school learners, able to converge with confidence of one to be free of prejudice and in the National Development Plan are encouraged as early as possible (NDP). It is in line with the Human to select a technical, vocational oldills out ica ational Competition esults S S C Resource Development Plan and and occupational learning pathway rand ewald old auteng other related government strategies as offered by TVET Colleges. As ordaan ngeliue old auteng and programmes. These government a united people in a developing CCS upuwana ti uolo Silver auteng plans, strategies and programmes country, it is paramount that we ajodina Sae Silver auteng are aligned with global trends. The inculcate a new national culture of Vd estuien oan rone auteng epener enier osep old estern Cape agenda and focus is clearly on ‘artisan-skills recognition, respect CC ppollis Sane Silver estern Cape fostering a skills revolution. It is a and active participation’. anuua Silengiwe rone waulu Natal revolution wherein new technologies Furthermore, as we have Classen saan old estern Cape S SS offer the promise of driving national experienced during the last lala illiam Silver auteng SSS palele esedi rone auteng economies beyond their normal, three days, core artisan skills Terblance ilippus old auteng stagnated or declining growth paths. were displayed across five major atebula Nonlanla ngel Silver auteng Global education and training occupational fields in 22 skills areas. bambani Samuelo rone auteng comparative studies and research, These included Civil Engineering, amon ugammad aoob old estern Cape Nosi ongani Silver auteng some conducted by the International Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Vuma Ntsao rone auteng Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Information and Communication aatini Siabonga opewell old estern Cape International Centre for Technical and Technology, Mechanical Engineering, aana anele Silver waulu Natal anga Njabulo rone waulu Natal Vocational Education and Training Production and Manufacturing S N N N N (UNEVOC), show that countries with and Leisure, Travel and Tourism. Sanga tooisi old N education and training systems which These occupations and many others CC SS itcie le Silver auteng have a strong technical, vocational must dominate our TVET Colleges Samuels agrudeen rone estern Cape velaubi ile old estern Cape and occupational component in the Curricula. UNESCO – UNEVOC has C asi Sbulelo Silver waulu Natal curricula, have tended to better survive listed 12 major occupational fields oroaswi lvis rone impopo the worst economic recessions. in which occupational education osooa scar Ngoao old auteng S In addition, these countries have and training is entrenched. Our Selepe atibele ift Silver auteng SSS nisi Sbusiso rone auteng consistently been associated with own Quality Council for Trades and u lessis Tiaan old N lower rates of unemployment. Occupations has recently published a ouw acobus ideon old N They also tend to recover more number of new occupations, at both atabate amogelo Silver N CS quickly from the negative impact professional and occupational levels, Nemaavani uvango Silver N e run cie rone N arising from unpredictable global and the list is growing. Venter andi rone N economic downturns. Economic WorldSkills South Africa is about Smale Sanaee old N downturns are the result of the forever- being part of this new global movement SS ucamp uan Silver estern Cape present volatility of international in skills development, education enn lmareen rone estern Cape arias bigail old estern Cape markets and the international political and training. This new way of doing rown Tarrn Silver estern Cape stage. Statistics South Africa confirms things, assists us in mapping a new etersen oniue rone estern Cape these international economic growth reformed South African education braim aseen old N hypotheses. It simply cannot be and training system. A system which, C illa rendon Silver auteng uniappen Tuven rone auteng disputed that there is a link between when fully implemented, promises to unn oniue old waulu Natal economic growth and the type and improve the supply of requisite skills C rancis Nicole Silver auteng nature of education and training for industrialisation and digitalisation. u Toit Susanna Catarina rone impopo system a country chooses. A system, that takes us towards a Smit eenn old N S SCS rancesci icaella Silver waulu Natal These international studies better economic growth path, and a aa ile rone estern Cape and other national socio-economic democratised socially cohesive citizenry. umalo earl old auteng dynamics, have convinced us as I congratulate and salute all C Caoon ean Silver auteng Netsituni ivuwani rone auteng Government generally, and the those awarded for excellence in unce Trone Claude old waulu Natal Department of Higher Education their various competition skills-areas ooldridge ionald Silver auteng and Training specifically, that the this evening. I believe that they will Valente Valentim orge omes rone auteng expansion and resourcing of the TVET admirably represent South Africa in ae Ceea ance old estern Cape S onai luwani allia Silver impopo College sector is a critical priority for the International Competitions to alwela ulalo rone impopo mid-level skills massification. be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab eer ason old N The current enrolment swell, Emirates, in October. C S Smit anna Silver waulu Natal substantially evident at the apex of I now therefore, declare the iaco ebruin rone N umalo indelo old waulu Natal our education and training system WSSA Second National Skills CS Ntuli Simiso Silver waulu Natal (the Universities), does not serve competition, 2017, officially closed. anengena lessandra ester rone auteng the country well. This is particularly I thank you.

22 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 College students rake in the medals at the WorldSkills SA National championships

IVAN SWART PR Practitioner a member of the WorldSkills SA, Experts of which Northlink TVET Western Cape Organising Committee. College is also proud to announce Author’s Note: Northlink TVET College is the largest TVET College The Gold medal winners are that they have three. They are Louis in the Western Cape with seven campuses situated in the Northern Renier Wepener CNC Turning; Carelse for CNC Turning; Ryan Marsh suburbs of Cape Town. The College offers a variety of vocational and Cee-Jay Lakey IT Network for Plumbing and Heating and Joe occupational programmes and strives to deliver quality education and Systems Administration; Siyabonga Motsapi for IT Network Systems training to the community it serves. Makhathini Plumbing and Heating Administration. No fewer than 76 and Mihle Mvelakabu Bricklaying. countries will be participating in more he National WorldSkills Competition private organisations. “The College is Silver medalist was Shane Appollis than 50 different skills areas during Twas hosted in Durban in mid- proud to have produced such great CNC Turning and Bronze medallist the competition. February. Team Western Cape results in the WorldSkills SA National Rihaco de Bruin Graphic Design. “Northlink TVET College is comprised 32 members representing Competition. This bears testimony These students will now start fine- committed to help and support 16 different skills areas. to the quality of education and tuning their skills in preparation for the the students to achieve greatness Northlink TVET College secured training that Northlink TVET College International WorldSkills Competition, during the International WorldSkills four Gold medals, one Silver medal provides,” says Trish van der Merwe. also known as the Skills Olympics, Competition. We will be following and one Bronze medal. This was Trish van der Merwe is the Northlink taking place in Abu Dhabi in October their training and progress in the the highest medal tally amongst TVET College Deputy Principal for this year. Assisting them with this competition with great expectations,” the participating colleges including Innovation and Development and preparation, are the National Skills adds Trish van der Merwe.

With proud Principal Leon Beech and Council Chair Alana James (centre), are from left, WorldSkills SA National medalists Renier Wepener - Gold Medal in CNC Turning; Cee-Jay Lakey - Gold Medal in IT Network Systems; Mihle Mvelakabu - Gold Medal in Bricklaying; Siyabonga Makhathini - Gold Medal in Plumbing and Heating and Shane Appollis - Silver Medal in CNC Turning College well represented at the 2nd WorldSkills South Africa competition

NTOMBEKHAYA GWAQA Assistant Director for Marketing and Communications

he Department of Higher Education students. They were competing Tand Training (DHET) hosted the against three other institutions in second WorldSkills South Africa their category. The students were (WSSA) Competition at the Inkosi accompanied by their mentor and Albert Luthuli International Convention lecturer, Mr David Pinches and Centre (ICC) in Durban in February. Mr Ismail Saadik respectively. The The WSSA Competition event afforded the opportunity celebrates the talent of young to provide all the competitors artisans and technicians. It also who participated, with valuable serves as an advocacy programme competitive exposure in their to highlight the importance of the respective skills specialisations. The artisan sector as a contributor to the mechatronics students completed country’s economy. Approximately all the tasks required over the 120 participants from public three days. On each day they TVET Colleges, private colleges, were given a briefing on the tasks Universities of Technology and and assessed by experts. In each Industry competed in 22 skill areas. competition a winner was identified Port Elizabeth TVET College who could possibly join the team participated in the mechatronics to represent SA. The college team skills category. The college was well flew the flag high and did us proud! represented by Jazzwin Williams and Congratulations to the Port Elizabeth Preparing for the assessors in the WSSA national competition were Port Elizabeth Masibulele Mini, L4 Mechatronics TVET College team. TVET College Mechatronics L4 students Masibulele Mini and Jazzwin Williams

23 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING Students urged to practice to perfection

TSHWARELO SEBELA

iat Chrysler Automobile South Africa’s Richard FSloman urged Ekurhuleni West TVET College students to learn by practice if they are to perfect their skills. Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s (FCA) head of Public Relations was addressing students at a car components donations handover function held in February at the Boksburg campus. The Italian multinational corporation, donated brand new Fiat motor vehicle components valued at R600 Dotted lines. Innocent Matshisi, Richard Sloman of Fiat Taking note. Richard Sloman of Fiat Chrysler 000, for use in the automotive workshop. These Chrysler Automobile, Principal Hellen Ntlatleng and Automobile in conversation with Ekurhuleni West TVET will help the students with their practical studies. Benita Sisi sign the Memorandum of Understanding College’s Manager for Partnerships and Linkages, Components comprised of a substantial spectrum, between the College and the motor manufacturer Raymond Dladla enough to build a car, with the exclusion of the body. The majority of the components are Donated stock has not been installed before. reason we request, once again, that your doors from one of their subsidiary car part companies, Components of discontinued models are donated remain open; not only for our students, but for Mopar. The world’s seventh largest motorcar to technical schools and colleges in need, as lecturers as well. This will enable them to deliver manufacturer, vowed to make available their opposed to disposing of them. Apart from the industry-standard lectures having a sense of personnel for technical support. technical assistance, the Maserati manufacturer how the industry operates. It is imperative that The college was also encouraged to send offers intermediary induction and introduction to we place them in order to expose them to new students and lecturers to their service centres new products, to institutions where they donate. technologies. In one way or the other, we have to and plant in Rosslyn, to enhance their skills Principal Hellen Ntlatleng described the associate as skills development agencies”. development. “Being here today is not just generosity of FCA as a valuable contribution “The Department of Higher Education and about branding. We hope to host your students to human development. It is also a great stock Training has, with campaign leader, Deputy at our head office. Teaching them what vehicle addition to accelerate the Artisan Development Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr components are all about. Students must ‘work- Programme championed by the Department Mduduzi Manana, adopted the ‘Decade of the play’ with them. That is the only way to learn of Higher Education and Training. She stressed artisan’ campaign. This seeks to promote the and to have a feel of how these items work. We the importance of Work Based Exposure while artisan trades as the coolest thing amongst certainly believe this contribution will be able to warning students of the negative impact of self- youth, and young women in particular,” Principal help the entire college community as far as skills entitlement. “Thank you for adding value to skills Ntlatleng concluded. development is concerned.” Richard said. development in which TVET Colleges play a key Automotive-trades training are one of the Technical services personnel on site allowed role. We should walk the talk. We have to ensure college’s leading programmes. It is offered at students to open the boxes and identify the that the students we produce from our workshops five of its sites. In 2016 11 Ekurhuleni West components on their own. In doing so, they are students that, when sent to industry, excel. TVET College students were enrolled at FCA’s could display their knowledge, excelling in the It is through such donations that there will be a automotive workshops on a Motor Mechanic process. Amongst the spectrum of components limiting of the gaps that occur between industry apprenticeship programme scheduled to conclude were duplicates such as headlights and airbags. and the college workshop experience. For that in February 2018. Today’s education meeting the demands of tomorrow’s workplace

NASHVEER NEMESAR The Hospitality Department at the IT and Management elements such as accommodation Business Campus, prides itself in offering the new services (house-keeping), front office (reception), he future for the hospitality industry has grown in Sanitation and House-keeping practical training. food preparation and food and beverage services. Tleaps and bounds…..and so has Majuba TVET It allows students the opportunity to perfect and This innovative practical programme College. As the Hospitality industry continues to refine their management skills for this dynamic and provides Hospitality students at Majuba thrive across South Africa, Majuba TVET College has growing industry. TVET College with a real insight into the proudly introduced a new addition to the Hospitality The new House-keeping venue Hospitality Industry. programme facilities, a new House-keeping venue, accommodates up to 30 students per practical It is a clear example of how today’s education which is located at the IT and Business Campus. training session and features Hospitality meets the demands of tomorrows workplace. Mostly females graduate in construction

NOTHANDO NDLOVU happy about the skills development intervention in f 200 graduates in the recent Nongoma the area. “I strongly believe that women are capable Ocertificate awards ceremony for students who of anything men can do. I want to encourage women had completed their training in bricklaying, plastering not to shy away from careers that were previously and carpentry, 126 were female. This was the male-dominated,” said Councillor Nkosi. Graduating in bricklaying, plastering and carpentry are culmination of a partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Speaking on behalf of students, Thembani these happy ‘homemakers’. Caught at the certificate Department of Human Settlement. Mbatha thanked the Department of Human awards ceremony from left are Nomthandazo Nhleko, In his speech, Nongoma Mayor, Sthembiso Settlement and uMfolozi TVET College for not being Slindile Cebekhulu, Makhosi Shange,Cebile Mthembu, Mathaba, said that this was knowledge that the afraid of giving the opportunity to females like her. Zandile Memela and Zinhle Nkosi students would use for a lifetime. Houses provide She urged other females from her home area to security needed by every family. He said that the consider such opportunities and to do away with assist in decreasing unemployment. Now that we houses would be of good quality as they would be thinking that building and construction is only for have received these certificates, we can form Co-ops constructed by highly qualified people. He also urged men. “Women are as strong, and can do anything to and can make a living. Thanks to our facilitator and that in future, the course be accompanied by training which they put their minds. Shelter is a basic need uMfolozi TVET College, I am now able to differentiate in electrical, as the two go hand in hand. which is currently pertinent for the people of South between a house that has been constructed correctly Nongoma Councillor Mandla Nkosi said he was Africa, so this is the perfect course to study. It should and one that isn’t,” she reiterated.

24 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 Grooming future engineers

NOTHANDO NDLOVU you get to the workplace, you arrive with practical knowledge of what is mfolozi TVET College Work Based expected of you,” said Ndlovu. UExperience (WBE) Officer and Sifiso Sibiya who studied the Tongaat Hulett, (the huge sugar electrical engineering said he enjoyed producer) delegation recently held being involved in every stage of the an interactive session with College engineering process. He particularly students who were placed at the enjoys drawing. He went on to say, Felixton Mill. “I’ve realised that it can be a bit Participants in the Tongaat Hulett Work Integrated Learning placement are from left Each student was invited to the difficult, but I can do it. I always feel System Ndlovu, Ziphelele Qwabe, Sandile Mthethwa, Cebolenkosi Phakathi and boardroom to speak of what they like an integral part of the drawing and Sifiso Sibiya had learnt since their arrival last happy that I can do it independently.” October and the challenges they had Cebolenkosi Phakathi said he the best place for us to kick-start our growing in their field of expertise. faced. System Ndlovu, who studied was happy to be learning more than careers. I enjoy that our colleagues She thanked Tongaat Hulett for their Engineering and Related Design, just engineering, but also about do not regard us as students. We are great partnership to give students the said he was privileged to be placed human relations. “While receiving all given the same standard of tasks exposure they need. “We look forward in the Hydraulics Department at the an opportunity to spend 12 months which challenge us to learn as much to seeing them take on other ventures. Mill where he was thrilled to put his at Tongaat Hulett, I have also learnt as we can.” In doing so, it will not only secure a skills to practice. “This is when one to work with different kinds of people WBE Officer, Zama Mngoma, bright future for them, but will also truly realises that it is advantageous and to understand that people are said that it is rewarding to see continue to fly the College flag on to study at a TVET College. When not all the same. Tongaat Hulett is uMfolozi students learning and high”, she said. Working hand in hand to enhance student employability

NOMUSA ZULU-MANGXA

here is no doubt that the lack of work experience Tamongst graduates is one of the major contributors to the high unemployment rate in South Africa. That is why uMfolozi TVET College together with its industry partners, works tirelessly to ensure that their students find work placements in order to make them more employable. The college together with the InSeta, have selected 15 N6 Business Management, Human Resources Management and Financial Management students from various campuses to participate in the InSeta Internship Programme. Through the At a briefing held at the commencement of the one year Work Integrated Learning initiative were the 15 selected programme they will be placed in various companies interns with centre front, Busisiwe Budulwayo of InSeta, Principal Sam Zungu and Work Placement Officer for a period of 12 months. The programme Zamalatha Mngoma commenced in April. Speaking at an induction session to prepare the students for the workplace, He further congratulated students on their successful Services; City of uMhlathuze; Ziphakamise Sacco; Work Placement Officer, Ms Zamalatha Mngoma, selection to the programme. “Out of 250 applicants, SM Accounting; Vryheid District Hospital and the advised the students to use their stipend to improve you are now the Bafana-Bafana of the College. Zululand Chamber of Business and Commerce, for their lives further by doing things that will make Keep in mind, that whatever you do will reflect on affording the College students with an opportunity to them marketable and more employable after their the College. Listen to your supervisors. Work hard to get on the job training. internship. Among the suggestions was that they get meet your deadlines. Prove to the company that you This opportunity will assist them to become driver’s licenses. would be a worthwhile employee,” advised Principal more employable. It would break the cycle of poverty Principal Sam Zungu, thanked InSeta for Zungu. He also thanked Stanger Hospital; The Tax for some families and ultimately contribute to the providing the students with such a rare opportunity. Company; uMhlathuze Water; Khulubone Accounting economy of the country.

In this quest, the college recently hosted a In pursuit of Work Integrated Learning Partnership Breakfast. Key industry representatives PATIENCE MAKHAPHELA Head of Marketing and Communications were in attendance. The event was aimed at fostering mutually beneficial relations between the college and ork placement in TVET colleges in particular, have worked collectively to ensure that this important industry partners. Wand Higher Education institutions in learning objective is increasingly realised. The college These could be in the form of joint training general, has not been a walk in the park. Rather believes that even if a company can place just one or projects; occupationally directed training programmes it is an uphill battle that needs to be conquered a few students, it propels us forward in the quest to for employed as well as unemployed students; access year in and year out. achieve the set objective. Experiential learning, which to workplaces as places of training; sponsorships and One must agree that this is rather a nationwide comprises five-day placements; relevant weekend or so on. Dr Rob Schuur of Noorderpoort College in the struggle for many institutions. It is more taxing for holiday jobs; internships and learnerships, prepares Netherlands also presented a paper on how they are TVET colleges each year. Sadly, graduates complete our students for the world of work. It also assists working with business and industry in their country. their studies only to sit at home or end up taking jobs the Report 191 students to acquire the practical This is a college that has partnered with South for which they are not qualified. The question that experience which is a pre-requisite to enable them West Gauteng TVET College for the past 14 years. arises is what TVET institutions are doing to solve this to be awarded their diplomas. The college also The Partnership Breakfast presented many problem. More specifically, has South West Gauteng provides entrepreneurial workshops for students. leads which were taken advantage of by the TVET College done enough to overcome this hurdle? This empowers them with soft skills, with the College. Companies such as MTN, and Vodacom, Albeit the challenges as outlined, the college remains purpose of not only preparing students for work expressed interests which could be pursued. confident and committed to ensuring that as many as but also to become entrepreneurs. These students Some even signed letters of intent, giving possible of our students are placed in different sectors are empowered to start their own small business assurances that they were prepared to take for experiential learning. The Marketing Department ventures. In time they may contribute to the creation a certain number of students for Workplace together with the New Business Development Unit of employment and job opportunities in SA. Integration purposes.

25 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 College students get set for first impressions in ReadytoWork partnership initiative

TSHWARELO SEBELA Senior Marketing Officer positioned to execute training because they know exactly what the expectations are. Through our arclays Absa Bank have responded to Deputy innovation, our vision for the college has to be BPresident Cyril Ramaphosa’s ‘adopt a TVET expanded into becoming a leading TVET College college’ plea by partnering with Ekurhuleni West in Southern Africa. If you cannot imagine it, you TVET College on the ‘ReadytoWork’ initiative. cannot do it,” said Principal Ntlatleng. Inspired The Deputy President has called on companies by the occasion, Barclays Absa Head of Public across all sectors of the economy to adopt a Sector Business Banking, Mr Fiks Dlamini Technical and Vocational Education and Training addressed students. He said their dress sense (TVET) college to help with skills development shows determination and readiness. “It makes and job creation. The ReadytoWork programme us proud to see you all dressed up in corporate is a Barclays Absa Corporate Social Investment wear. It makes you confident and looking the initiative aimed at equipping young people with part. Looking good makes you feel good. Our the skills required to transition from a world of small gestures will provide assistance in handling education into a world of work. The programme and ‘nailing’ your upcoming job interviews. The focuses on four key areas namely skills, work world of work needs ready and confident people. skills, money skills and entrepreneurial skills. Seeing you here today I am reminded of my first Students can work through the online programme Principal Hellen Ntlatleng speaks at the ReadytoWork - vacation job interview where I had no idea of at their own pace, or as part of a more structured ReadytoWear launch event how to present myself until my father came to the programme, supported by trained facilitators and rescue, fortunately. As a company we subscribe additional resources. The programme develops of significance in the strategic partnership. “We to the culture of shared growth. Which means youth in phases. The identified phases are; value this strategic partnership because of its business cannot succeed if its communities are ‘Preparing to look for Work’, ‘Searching for a Job’ uniqueness in nature and the impact it will be not successful. It means as a business we are and ‘Starting, Settling In’ and ‘Excelling at Work’. making on the college, the community and the committed to delivering clients and customer To prepare students, the ReadytoWork country. I am humbled by the investment of solutions that do more than address future programme has a ReadytoWear initiative that time spent with us. This remains a vision of the needs,” added Mr Dlamini. ReadytoWear is one collects and distributes corporate apparel to Human Resource Development Council chaired small aspect that the banking giants embark on exit level students. The attire is donated by the by the Deputy President of the country. The to show commitment to the South African citizen. corporation’s employees across the country to ReadytoWork programme comes in handy as we This programme complements the ReadytoWork help participants look the part for their first job have been trying to emulate the employability initiative. Ekurhuleni West TVET College is one of interviews. That will boost their confidence and skills programmes from our partners in the two public TVET Colleges that the corporation has increase their chances for making positive first United Kingdom. We do admit that we have been partnered with on the project. The partnership impressions. Fifty students from the college’s struggling to fine tune it. It comes at a time when dictates that students of these colleges will Boksburg Campus, benefited from the concept. we needed it the most. We sometimes release undergo two weeks of on-the-job-training. Four After completion of the abovementioned skills students out there only to embarrass ourselves EWC students have already been placed on the training, students were presented with certificates due to our limited readiness preparations. This ReadytoWork programme in 2016. They were by the Bank’s executives at an event held to partnership will prepare them to get a grip of what paid stipends. launch the ReadytoWear relationship between it is that employers want,” she added. College Council Chairperson, Dr Mpho the financial institution and the college. The event She further highlighted that students find it Mohlala did not mince his words when tendering a was also used to enrol more students on the hard to cope when they think that simply because vote of thanks to the corporation and participants. ReadytoWork initiative. they have been certificated, all they now need He said, “We thank Absa leadership greatly for Speaking at the event held in March, is a desk in an office to start working. Principal recognising that there is an urgent need to grow Principal Hellen Ntlatleng acknowledged efforts Ntlatleng agrees that it is a fact that conventional the persona of our youth, organisations and our made by participants and organisers for backing teaching and training in the classroom and communities. We still yearn for more initiatives, skills development and skills transfer. She simulation centres are not enough to fully prepare and through you we believe there is more that can described the day as one that marks a milestone graduates for the world of work. “Industry is well be done together. ”

alse Bay TVET College Welding industry, is determined to help On-campus work experience Fand Electrical third-year students the students prepare for the are participating in a Khayelitsha world of work. Mr Muthige says, ROSHIN SCHMIDT Marketing Officer Campus programme in the spirit of “I enjoy watching the students the College’s formal Work Integrated collaborate and put their learnt-skills Learning programme. into practice. Working closely with the The students are stimulated campus Maintenance Officer, Mr and I can see that their confidence Walker, the 25 students tackle is growing in a manner that is campus maintenance projects with inspiring an entrepreneurial spirit.” professional enthusiasm. Projects to date include Through these hands-on providing storage for personal projects, the students cultivate protection equipment. their learnt-skills. Through the This project required the initiative they learn job execution, design, production and installation workshop familiarisation, safety and of the completed storage units. troubleshooting. Thereafter, the students were The students consult each commissioned to assist with the other from project identification to installation of a double perimeter ordering inventory, until a favourable gate to secure the welding and outcome is achieved. electrical faculties. Offering support Honing their skills by participating in the campus programme are third year welding Lecturer Mr Khuliso Stanley to other departments, the students and electrical students Eltonio Parring, Jason Hudson, Bongani Pama, Niven O’Malley, Muthige, who has more than five participating in the programme are Nkosinathi Mofeka, Sive Magida and Andile Nofemela years international experience in gaining confidence in their skills.

26 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 26 & 27 October 2017 Invitation

Invitation 26 & 27 October8 2017 Where current “best practice” internationally benchmarked ideas and skills are shared. 8 Where current “best practice” internationally benchmarked ideas and skills are shared.

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27 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 Eight ‘made in SA’ engineering college graduates jet off to China

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even ORBIT TVET College students jetted off to SBeijing, China on Thursday, 16 March. They will participate in a 12-month internship programme. The programme forms part of a collaboration between the Chinese Culture and International Exchange Centre and the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA (MerSETA). They were later joined by another ORBIT TVET College Engineering graduate, Thabo Lesejane who arrived with the second group. The Chinese Culture and International Exchange Centre, is a leading official Chinese Education Institution in South Africa. It focuses on educational collaboration between China and SA. The programme is aimed at bridging the skills gap and contributing positively towards the growth and development plan of the country. The ‘Magnificent Seven’ from ORBIT TVET College, Mankwe Campus, from left are Piet Seloba, Phemelo Selelo, Oarabile Marumula, Olerato Tshenye, Phemelo Boikhutso Makati, Director for the Chinese Culture and International Education Exchange Centre, Dr Zhilei Lu, Selelo, Bokamoso Cwienyane, Piet Seloba, Project Co-ordinator Ms Matseleng Motsoeneng, Olerato Tshenye, Bokamoso Cwieyane, Buyelani Mcqina and Boikhutso Makati, Buyelani Mgcina and Thabo Oarabile Marumula. Absent is Thabo Lesejane who left for China with the second group Lesejane, all NC (V) Level 4 Engineering graduates from ORBIT TVET College Mankwe Campus in the staff from Mankwe Campus. We were not The internship programme includes return Mogwase, North West Province, are among the selected because we are smart, but because of the flights, visa fees, accommodation, monthly stipends, 200 students who were selected from various immense support and assistance the institution university fees, daily transport to university and TVET Colleges and Universities of Technologies, has afforded us. They believed in us, and for that, workplaces, meals, workplace training fees, medical to take part in an ‘all expenses paid’ internship we will not disappoint them.” cover, and accident/death benefits. programme. The programme will see them The students attended an orientation session ORBIT TVET College Principal, Ms Maryna further their studies while being exposed to actual in March at the head offices of the Chinese Marais says she is, ecstatic for the students. “One workplace experience. The ‘Magnificent seven plus Culture and International Exchange Centre, in can only hope that they will use this once-in-a- one’ proved that they are worthy of being part of Lynwood, Pretoria. The students were taken lifetime opportunity to the best of their ability”. the ‘cream of the crop’, after making it into the top through an overview of what the internship Ms Marais added that “going to a country where 200 from the 1748 applications received. programme entails, as well as what will be the daily way of life, the language and culture During their stay in China, they will be expected of them during their odyssey in China. is different from ours will have its fair share of enrolled as students at Beijing Union University, for Director of the Chinese Culture and International challenges. However, students should always be a period of six months. This will be coupled with Exchange Centre, Dr Zhilei Lu, says the main aim reminded of the words of Ho Chi Minh when he six months of manufacturing/work-based training of the programme is to create opportunities for the said, “Remember the storm is a good opportunity at some of the top 500 Chinese companies. Upon students to gain work experience. for the pine and the cypress to show their completion of the 12 months, they will be awarded This will be achieved by integrating them in strengths and their stability”. Lastly, she asked with a University Certificate of Achievement and a real work/learning methodology that is utilised by that the students show their sponsors that, like Manufacturing Intern Certificate. the top 500 Chinese Companies. the pine and the cypress, they can stand tall in The thrilled students have not been able to “Our dream is to see you become the any storm. That they have what it takes to make contain their excitement and disbelief at having foundation of ‘Made in South Africa’. Go to China a huge success of this opportunity. “Life is about been chosen out of more than a thousand entrants. and learn as much as you possibly can. Make making an impact. We, as their ORBIT family, One of the students, Olerato Tshenye said, “We sure that when you come back, you will be able are convinced that this life changing experience wholeheartedly appreciate the love and support we to transfer all the skills that you acquired in China will equip them to make an impact in their have received from ORBIT TVET College, especially to South Africa.” Dr Lu said. communities upon their return”! Learning and work experience in China

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he Chinese Culture and International to Chinese industry. Students will gain insight TEducation Exchange Centre, in partnership into Chinese culture and language and will be with MerSETA, have co-sponsored 200 students enrolled as students at Beijing Union University to go to China for an internship programme of one for Manufacturing. year. The internship will provide actual workplace The programme includes internship and experience in the top 500 Chinese companies. culminates in a university certificate. The Chinese Culture and International Motheo TVET College student, Thapo Alerius Education Exchange Centre is a leading Mokoena, who studied Electrical Engineering institution in South Africa. It focuses on education Heavy Current and completed N6 at Hillside collaboration between South Africa and China. For View Campus, has been selected to participate the past five years, the Centre has been focussed in the programme. When asked about how on innovation in South Africa. The purpose of he was feeling, Thapo said that he was happy the programme is to contribute positively to for the opportunity as it will open more doors. the growth and development of the economy. He explained how nervous he was prior to the It aims to do so by bridging the skills gaps of interview only to find that the questions were easy those who have been less fortunate in the past and very simple for him. Congratulations, we are and offer them internship opportunities abroad. proud of you Thapo. Make use of this opportunity. The Centre proposed the initiative to assist TVET Represent us well and succeed. Motheo TVET Participating in the Chinese exchange programme is College and university graduates with exposure College is behind you. Thapo Mokoena of Motheo TVET College

28 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 Engineering students set off to China for Work Integrated Learning experience

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Gert Sibande TVET College embark on this journey, we ask that recently held a ‘Bon Voyage’ function the Lord will protect us. Academically, for 14 NCV Level 4 and N6 graduates. we will make all of you proud when The graduates will participate in a we get to China,” she said. She year-long Work Integrated Learning continued stating that they were not opportunity in China. overly worried as they represent a The programme was directed leading college brand in the country. by Ms Portia Radingwane, Deputy “We are so grateful for the opportunity Principal/CEO Academics. CEO and and support we received from the Principal Nick Balkrishen, outlined college management,” she said. the purpose of the day. “Today, we are The farewell function followed the here to celebrate the fact that 14 of orientation function that took place at you will be going to China. Be assured the Ermelo Campus. of our support both to you and your The orientation was conducted At the farewell function was, seated in the front row from left, College Councillors Dr parents”. Principal Balkrishen advised by representatives of the Centre for Beeka, Fikile Mtshali and Mervin Purchase. Behind are excited participating students students to remember that when they Chinese Culture and International go to China, they are ambassadors Education Exchange. The purpose the two countries. The Centre’s and accommodation. The schedule is of the College and most importantly, of the orientation was to brief the primary goal is to create opportunities that the students spend six months in of the country. “You must make sure selected students together with their for students to gain Work Integrated University for theoretical training and that while you are there you excel. parents about what the programme Learning experience. This is done 6 months with manufacturers for the You will be competing with students entails. Contractual arrangements through the transfer of skills. practical component. from across the world. You must show were also finalised at the session. The Centre has been devoted to Students will be placed in them that students from South Africa Deputy CEO Academics, Portia South African Educational innovation different parts of China. Some will be are committed, dedicated and can Radigwane, opened the meeting and for the past five years. Two-hundred located at the university in the capital, compete with the best in the world,” welcomed all guests. Dr Zhilei Lu from students from across South Africa, Beijing and others will be based at concluded the proud principal. the Centre gave a brief presentation to representing the 50 TVET Colleges, Changzhou College of Information The College Student the students. The presentation was were selected to participate in this Technology. Principal Nick Balkrishen Representative Council President, insightful as it gave students and experience. Gert Sibande TVET shared his gratitude with the parents Nhlakanipho Nkosi gave a message parents an in-depth understanding College will be the only college with for being willing to trust the college, of support. “You are not only of the programme and China as a 14 students as compared to the four sending their children to a far-off representing yourselves, but the 50 country. Students and parents also students per college target which was country for this opportunity. He also million South Africans who look got the opportunity to understand set by the Centre. The 12 month assured Chinese representatives that up to you.” He continued by urging what the programme entails and all programme is sponsored by merSETA. Gert Sibande TVET College students students to be on their best behaviour. the wonderful opportunities they The benefits of the WIL internship are among the best behaved young Lubelihle Mncube, Electrical will experience during their stay in programme, apart from the skills adults. He again reminded the Infrastructure Construction Level 4 the country. The Centre is one of benefits, is that students will receive students that they will be representing graduate from Sibanesetfu Campus the leading Chinese educational a stipend of 600 Yuan; a return the country, their families and the delivered a message of appreciation institutions in South Africa. It focuses flight; visa fees, accident, death and college. “Make us proud in all that you on behalf of the 14 students. “As we on educational collaboration between medical benefits; transport; meals do,” concluded Principal Balkrishen. INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE College hosts CAPA Conference delegates

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orthlink TVET College hosted N38 of the over 100 delegates who attended the Commonwealth Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (CAPA) conference that was held in Cape Town in April this year. The delegates had the opportunity to visit the Wingfield and Belhar Campuses and ended off their tour at the College’s Encore Restaurant and Conference Centre. The Encore facility is home to one From left, Principal Leon Beech welcomes Grace Banda, Barry Masongo, and Fritz Bennett, delegates of the CAPA Conference, on of the business units of Northlink their visit to Northlink TVET College TVET College. The CAPA annual conference is a gathering of Continent as well as abroad. The educational institutions across 18 region comprising of the countries leaders from Technical Universities, focus is to discuss matters that African countries. of Uganda, Kenya, Mauritius, Technical and Vocational Education affect TVET education in Africa. The membership is spread Seychelles and Tanzania; the and Training Colleges and “CAPA has a membership across the association’s three Southern /Central region, made Polytechnics from across the African of over 170 post-secondary regions namely, the Eastern up of Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi,

29 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, TVET institutions in the member for achieving Accelerated Industrialisation in Africa”. Zambia, Zimbabwe and the countries. Some highlights of its Industrialisation in Africa: The Role One of the interest points Republic of South Africa; and the achievements include pioneering of TVET”. Barry Masonga, CAPA for the delegates of their visit to Western region that consists of the introduction of entrepreneurship Conference delegate and Group Co- Northlink TVET College was the new Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and education in the curricula of ordinator commented, “We believe Renewable Energy Training (RET) Gambia. The membership of CAPA member institutions. that accelerated industrialisation Centre that has been established demonstrates a well-integrated It also promotes a strong can be achieved in Africa with the at the Belhar Campus. “Northlink profile of technical universities, advocacy for improving access for help of TVET Colleges and Technical TVET College is honoured to have polytechnics, technical colleges and women in technical education. Universities in Africa. We believe hosted the delegates. We trust vocational training institutes. There are also development that the delegates have learnt that the engagement will open The membership typifies programmes and capacity from what they have seen and the door to further collaboration institutions that are oriented towards development in the management experienced. between Northlink TVET College knowledge and skills acquisition for and leadership of these institutions.” We believe that this group and other African institutions of the world of work. Over the years, (See http://www.capa-sec.org) will take this knowledge back to higher learning,” said Leon Beech, CAPA has impacted positively on This year the conference their training institutions to help Principal and CEO of Northlink the growth and development of theme was “Issues and Strategies reach the goal of Accelerated TVET College. International partnership initiative supports Science, Technology Engineering and Maths

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facilitators from Germany played an important role in preparing the content for the summer school while on the other hand the South African facilitators played a significant role in implementing the content. As a way of transferring skills development for a greener economy, participants were advised to use different renewable materials. This was an experiment to build model bridges, solar cars and turbines to generate electricity. Thabang Ramoshaba, a Civil Engineering and Building Construction student, said that the experiments helped them to understand the basics of using greener technology. “We now know more about renewable resources”, he added. Furthermore the participants learnt by carrying out different technical experiments how important precise manufacturing and quality management are. In the course of the STEM summer school, participants visited the automotive component supplier, MA Automotive Tool and Die in Rosslyn and the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa incubation Centre in Silverton. During the excursions, participants were shown different opportunities offered by Engineering and Technology based companies. Senzekile Zwane, an Information Technology and Computer Science student said that she was highly motivated by a woman who is a business owner in one of the BEE companies supplying Ford Motor Company Senzekile Zwane receives a certificate from Edda Grunwald and Dr Josef Gochermann with interior body parts. “She made me believe that as a young black South African female, I can he Gesellschaft für Internationale Gochermann further indicated that the camp is also make it. Visiting the Ford Motor Company TZusammenarbeit (GIZ) in partnership with unique. It is modelled on the German dual system incubator was an eye-opener to me; seeing Ekurhuleni West TVET College and Hochschule where students spend ten weeks of theory in the the vast opportunities that are available in the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, classroom and the other ten weeks in a company automotive industry”, Senzekile Zwane added. Germany, recently organised a week long for the practical component of the theory that Commenting on the success of the summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and they have learnt. “Knowledge is created by doing school, Ms Edda Grunwald, GIZ Director for Skills Mathematics) summer school camp. The summer something. This reflects our motto which is, Do it, Development and Employment Programmes, school was held at the Alpha Conference Centre. learn it, gain it”, added Dr Gochermann. noted that the relationship between the college It was attended by 19 college students from the The STEM summer school was facilitated and GIZ was established in 2014 and had Tembisa campus currently enrolled in engineering by 12 university students of who half were focused on the Tembisa campus. She added and business studies. from Germany and the other half from SA. that the German dual system was currently Dr Josef Gochermann, a professor for The facilitators from Germany are themselves being piloted at Tembisa campus in the field of Marketing and Technology Management, dual students from the University of Applied Electrical. “The success of the dual system pilot highlighted the main purpose of the summer Sciences who are currently employed at different project will influence its implementation in other school. It is to showcase to students the companies. The SA facilitators were chosen from colleges”, she added. importance of science, technology, engineering three Universities and a University of Technology It is clear that the students learnt a lot at the and mathematics for their future career paths. in Gauteng; namely, the University of Pretoria, STEM camp. They will surely implement what The camp also served as a bridge between a real University of Johannesburg, Wits University they learnt as they shape up their future in the working environment and theoretical studies. Dr and Tshwane University of Technology. The engineering and technological fields.

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31 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTS TDM Powered Foundation Programme students receive awards

TANYA AUCAMP Best Practical Achiever categories. Shaun Makhado was presented with hirteen students from Northlink between the Intsimbi National the Trade Theory Achiever award. TTVET College were awarded with Tooling Industry (NTI) and the In his opening address, TDM (Tool, Die and Mould-making) Department of Trade and Industry Marthinus van Wyk, Deputy Director Powered Foundation Certificates in (DTI) and the industry. NTIP is the at the Department of Economic March. The awards were made at executing company facilitating the Development and Tourism in the a function hosted by the National learning process on behalf of the Western Cape, said that the Western Tooling Initiative Programme (NTIP), training institutions. Cape Government had launched in partnership with the Western This Programme provides the Apprenticeship Game Changer Cape Tooling Initiative (WCTI). The students entry into the manufacturing programme which aims to introduce ceremony was held at the Western and tooling industry. It was designed, 32 500 qualified apprentices into Cape Tooling Centre of Excellence developed and implemented as a the labour market by 2019. (WCTCOE) in Parow Valley in the feeder programme for the Artisan This target includes apprentices Western Cape. Programme. The focus is on remedial who will qualify as artisans and The TDM Powered Programme Mathematics, Science and English Yonela Mkhetho, one of our female semi-skilled workers who achieve is the result of a joint initiative and other gaps. students, received the awards for partial qualifications. The target the Overall Achiever as well as Best includes top-up qualifications for Practical Achiever existing artisans and semi-skilled About the National Tooling Initiative workers focusing on the Western he National Tooling Initiative Programme (NTIP) is the project It provides students with an Cape’s key economic sectors. Tmanagement company for the Intsimbi National Tooling Initiative opportunity to acquire the necessary Pieter Lategan, Project Manager (Intsimbi NTI). The NTIP is responsible for the facilitation and skills to pursue a career in the Curriculum (NTIP), said the success management of all Intsimbi NTI programmes. manufacturing industry. of programmes such as the TDM The Intsimbi NTI is a South African multi-stakeholder initiative The programme plays an important Powered Programme is the result of that was established under the auspices of the Department of Trade role in helping to alleviate the skills strong stakeholder partnerships. and Industry (DTI) to implement a turnaround strategy for South shortage in South Africa’s all - important NTIP would like to thank the Africa’s distressed tooling industry. The aim of the initiative is to enable manufacturing industry. Twenty-three Western Cape Tooling Initiative, government and industry to co-operate on the large-scale interventions percent of the foundation students who Northlink TVET College and the required to rehabilitate the South African Tool, Die and Mould-making were awarded are female. Western Cape Department of (TDM) sector and to embark on a robust rehabilitation programme to put The highlight of the event was Economic Development, Environment local industry on a firm trajectory to international competitiveness. when Yonela Mkhetho, one of our and Tourism for their committed For further information visit the website: www.ntipweb.co.za female students, received the awards support towards the programme for the Overall Achiever as well as the in the province. From TVET college student to BTech graduate

MORNE MEYER Marketing Manager academic achievement and success of students. In this endeavour, t has been proven that with a TVET believes in the saying of former the college strives to develop ICollege education, there are no president Nelson Mandela that, partnerships and maintain good limits to the possibilities. “education is the most powerful stakeholder relations. When Gilroy Forbes enrolled at weapon which you can use to This is with a view to increasing West Coast TVET College, his vision change the world”. the number of students who are was only to complete a qualification With this in mind, he wanted adequately prepared to enter the and to get into the labour market. to ensure that he does not only labour market or further and higher Coming from Saron, a rural make an impact in his own life, learning opportunities. town just outside Porterville, but that he sends a message to his West Coast TVET College is Western Cape Province, poverty and community that there are no limits proud of students like Gilroy. It a lack of opportunities motivated to empowering yourself. is also rewarding to follow the Gilroy to become independent and Further, that your circumstances progression of students who can to help his family financially. Today, should never be a barrier to your develop through their education he is employed at West Coast TVET happiness and success. After and training; participation in College as Assistant to the Quality all these qualifications, he then internships; find permanent Assurance Manager. enrolled in 2015, for the B-Tech employment; and ultimately His responsibilities include, in Quality Management and become a B-Tech Graduate from a monitoring health and safety, Assurance at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Through conducting internal audits, handling University of Technology. He has Gilroy’s dedication, perseverance injuries on duty and various other now accordingly recently graduated and example, many students from administrative tasks. with the B-Tech degree. His drive the town of Saron and surrounding What makes him unique is that and passion to further his education areas have enrolled at the West he is a product of the college through and better his life is in line with Coast College after hearing of his and through. He completed two the strategic objectives of the success story. “There should be of the college’s Diploma offerings Minister of Higher Education and no excuses from students coming namely, Management Assistant and Training and the TVET Sector. It from rural towns not to better their Human Resource Management. is for this reason that the college futures. Our greatest weakness lies In order to sharpen his financial is committed to providing quality Former student, now B-Tech Graduate in giving up. The most certain way skills, he then completed the N4 technical, vocational education and and college employee, Gilroy Forbes on to succeed is always to try just one in Financial Management. Gilroy training services and to increase the his graduation day more time”, he said proudly.

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rom 24 to 26 March, the Motheo TVET College Principal Dipiloane Phutsisi thanked all students Fannual student parliament was convened. who supported management goals by being in It was once more a profound opportunity class. Ms Phutsisi added that the Department of for the students. A total of 180 students actively Higher Education’s 80% class attendance policy participated in policy discussions pertaining is a non-negotiable. She encouraged students to to the College. consider taking class attendance very seriously. Under the theme “Nothing about us without Principal Phutsisi congratulated the outgoing SRC us”, the ‘parliamentarians’ committed themselves for working hard and for their role in maintaining to ensuring that wide and all-embracing access is order in the college. created and expanded for the youth. In conclusion she added her wish that the The purpose of the Student Parliament is to resolutions of this parliament would take this receive reports of accountability, discuss and seek institution to greater heights. She reminded clarity and reach common goals. It is a platform for ‘parliamentarians’ of the need for the interrogation students and staff members to engage on issues that of resolutions by the College Council, with whom Delegates of the Sixth Student Parliament convened by can make the College grow. In her keynote address, the ultimate governance responsibility rests. Motheo TVET College Careers Exhibition attracts over 20 000 school learners

TUMELO MOROBE Public Relations Officer that graced the event included Sefako Makgatho hoosing appropriate subjects and a career path Health Sciences University; University of Limpopo; Cto follow are probably among the key ingredients University of Venda; University of Pretoria; Nelson to leading a successful and fulfilling life. Mandela Metropolitan University; University of Capricorn TVET College, the Limpopo South Africa; Tshwane University of Technology; Department of Education and the Careers Vhembe TVET College; Waterberg TVET College; Exhibition and Information Association, recently Tshwane South TVET College; Sekhukhune hosted a Career Exhibition for Grade 12 learners TVET College; Letaba TVET College; ATTI, Jeppe, of the Capricorn District in Limpopo Province. The Brooklyn, Rostec, and Damelin Colleges; Central exhibition was held from the 6th to the 10th March Technical College; South African Institute for at the College’s Polokwane Campus. Chartered Accountants; Anglo American as well as The Exhibition was aimed at providing learners the South African Police Service (Careers Services). with information on the courses offered by different “Note this area of information on the form in CEO and Principal Khorombi Madzhie, institutions of higher learning as well as admission particular” Mr Solly Mathebula explains to learners expressed his gratitude for the support shown by requirements; applications and registrations all the participating exhibitors. He added, “It is processes; bursaries and the available financial dissemination activity attracted no fewer than important for Post-School Education and Training assistance. It also assisted the learners in aligning 20 409 learners from 305 schools within the institutions to work together to equip the youth their personal strengths to school subjects and Capricorn district. both in and out of schools by making them aware careers they may wish to pursue. This information Institutions of learning and organisations of the careers available to them”. Going deep-rural to spread career guidance

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Editor’s Note:The following article and photos are by Nashveer Nemesar. Nashveer Nemesar is the Acting Assistant Director: Marketing and Communications at Majuba TVET College and is currently overseeing the Marketing and Communications Department. He is also the Chief Editor of the Majuba NEWS magazine.

ecently, Majuba TVET College went deep-rural Rin support of the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Mduduzi Manana, in the roll-out of the 2017 Apply Now/Khetha Career Guidance promotion campaign. The promotion got underway by visiting three The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Mduduzi Manana, engages with the high school learners high schools in the Nqutu Local Municipality from the deep-rural schools of the Nqutu region in KwaZulu-Natal in the Babanango region of KwaZulu-Natal Province. Deputy Minister Manana arrived early The Apply Now/Khetha Career Guidance school learners from Grades 9 to 12 to further to a boisterous welcome at Klwana High School. Campaign is aimed at encouraging high school promote the “100 Occupations in high demand” Learners were very eager to acquire knowledge learners to apply on time for admission to post- first released by the Minister of Higher Education from the highly regarded information sessions. school institutions. and Training in 2014. Visits were also made to Scelimfundo Secondary In this way they can avert possible stampedes The launch of the Campaign in the Nqutu School and Msimbu Secondary School during the and the long queues that are all too often a feature area was a very fruitful experience. It will certainly course of the day. The roll-out of the campaign at the beginning of the academic year. The Career prove to be of benefit to the lives of these deserving is targeted at far-flung and often neglected rural Guidance component of the campaign seeks to learners from outlying rural areas. areas, villages and townships. The aim is to ensure inform learners of career choices available within that learners in those areas also get to make and through the post-school sector. The Deputy #Outreach #DeepRural #ForTheLoveOfOurPeople informed career choices. Minister also engaged in conversations with high #SouthAfricansUnited

34 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 35 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 POLICY AND OPERATIONAL SHIFTS OPENING SPEECH OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING, MR GWEBS QONDE, DELIVERED ON THE OCCASION OF THE NATIONAL SKILLS CONFERENCE ON 23 MARCH.

Programme Director Honourable Chairperson, Ms Connie September and Members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training Ministers, MECs and Members of Parliament, and Provincial Legislatures, Executive Mayors and Councillors Chairperson of the National Skills Authority, Honourable Ms Lulama Nare and Board Members Stakeholders and Partners including Organised Business, Organised Labour, Government, Community Education and Training Providers Members of the Human Resource Development Council Provincial Skills Development Forums Chairpersons and Boards of SETAs, NSFAS, TVET Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges, Quality Councils (SAQA, USAF, QCTO and Umalusi) Senior Officials of the Department of Higher Education and Training and other National and Provincial Departments Mr GF Qonde, Director-General State Owned Enterprises, Speakers, Presenters of the Department of Higher Education Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen and Training “Skills development for an integrated and differentiated Post-School Education and Training system; past, present and future”

Good Morning breakthrough. It shows that the number of people for loans from private financial institutions. This oday, I am honoured to be introducing the who indicated that they had no schooling has category includes amongst others, children of TConference Theme “Skills Development for declined from 3,7 million in 1996 to 2,3 million teachers, nurses and police personnel as well as an Integrated and Differentiated Post-School in 2016. many public servants, clerical workers and skilled Education and Training System; past, present and Similarly, there have been increases in the manual workers. future”. We are holding this Conference against numbers of people who completed a bachelor’s At this point you also should be aware of the the background of the State of the Nation Address degree over the same period. From 410 686 in establishment of a Presidential Commission to delivered by the President of the Republic of 1996 to 1,2 million in 2016. People who have advance the cause of education. The outcomes South Africa on the occasion of the Joint Sitting completed a secondary school education have of the Commission are envisaged to be tabled in of Parliament on the 9th February 2017 and the more than tripled between 1996 and 2016 from mid-2017. Government has further committed to Budget Speech delivered by the Minister of Finance 3,5 million to 11,9 million as of last year. Within finding the resources to support children of all poor, on the 22nd February 2017. the 55-64 years age group, the number of bachelor working and middle class families. This includes Indications from these major occasions in our degree holders is fivefold in comparison to what it those with a household income of up to R600 000 calendar are clear; that we need to do more to was in 1996, having increased from 33 549 to per annum. Provision has been made for subsidy improve the plight of every South African, especially 171 424 in 2016. funding to cover the gap between the 2015 fee that of the working class and the poor. Growing The Social Profile of Youth, 2009-2014 and the adjusted 2017 fee at their institutions the South African economy remains our immediate (StatsSA) has shown that since 2009, youth with a of learning. This is applicable for fee increments challenge. This is particularly so after growing it by qualification at a level less than matriculation, were of up to 8%. In the case of all NSFAS qualifying only 0.5% in 2016, and with projections that it most likely to be unemployed. Moreover, the share students, as well as the so-called “missing middle”, will grow by 1.3% in 2017 and of unemployed young people Government will pay for the fee adjustment. 2% in 2018. As we gather our People who have with less than matric remained I sincerely hope that this conference will collective intellectual capacity unchanged at 57% over the broaden the debate on access to university today in this Conference, we completed a last five years of reporting education. That it will cover aspects of need, within the context of skills (2009 and 2014). Young technical and vocational education and training, development in our country, to secondary school graduates who qualified with community education and training as well as answer the question that was a degree, were least likely to skills development; and that these three sub- asked by Vladimir Lenin, “What education have be unemployed. However, the sectors are linked with the labour market and the is to be done?” share of unemployed graduates world of work. There is no doubt that more than tripled also remained at the same Programme Director, my assignment for since our 1994 democratic level over the reporting period, this Conference is to introduce the Conference breakthrough, South Africa has been building a namely at 1%. Theme. Perhaps I should first remind those who new education and training system. The goal of The White Paper for Post-School Education were present in the 2011 and 2013 Conferences, which, is to meet the needs of a non-racial, non- and Training has acknowledged that Government of the key focus areas of that time and for those sexist, democratic and united South Africa. The has significantly increased the funds available who were not there, listen attentively. Our first Reconstruction and Development Programme took for student loans and bursaries. Particularly theme in 2011 recognised that we should all a broad view of education and training. It saw it allocations made through the National Student work towards a skilled and capable workforce to not only as something that happens in schools Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Since at least support an inclusive growth path by “Investing or colleges, but in all areas of our society; in our 2011, poor students in Technical and Vocational in skills to secure a better future for all.” Two homes, workplaces, public works programmes, Education and Training (TVET) Colleges have not years later the focus was on “Together, turning youth programmes and in rural areas. It is for this had to pay for tuition fees and have likewise been every workplace into a training space”. The reason today that we have representatives from assisted with accommodation and transport. The 2013 conference was aimed at highlighting the various sectors. White Paper also acknowledged the particular successes and challenges in the two years of The recent Community Survey for 2016, concern of finding ways of assisting those students implementing the skills development agenda, in conducted by StatsSA, bears testimony to the fact whose parental incomes are too high to qualify particular, the NSDS III. that much has happened since our democratic for funding from NSFAS but are too low to qualify For this year “Skills development for an

36 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 integrated and differentiated Post-School Education The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr effort to improve student and learner mobility and Training system ‘Past, Present and Future”, is Blade Nzimande, has also extended the NSDS III across institutions and qualifications. The our theme. This theme is befitting of this august until the end of March 2020, to allow for quality system must provide pathways for articulation occasion given the context and content of policy engagements with stakeholders on the future of between various qualifications to avoid dead- discussions in the PSET system. our skills development system ends for students; The Department is engulfed The success or beyond 2020. Currently, ●● Expanded availability of opportunities for by a variety of education and discussions on the new skills workplace training for students in colleges training needs that may not failure of all our development system are at and universities and expanded forms of necessarily be resolved by NEDLAC level. I am pleased workplace learning such as learnerships and the University, TVET or CET efforts in skills that the Chairperson of the apprenticeships; sectors alone but requires an Portfolio Committee on Higher ●● Ensuring that our post-school education and urgent collaboration between development is in Education and Training and the training system prioritises the funding of the industry and government in our hands. Portfolio Committee itself, on marginalised, enabling them to access post- the main and broad skills the 8th March 2017, invited school institutions and to fulfil dreams of development stakeholders, in the Department to make a careers thought to be unrealistic; general. Chairperson of the National Skills Authority presentation on our proposed skills development ●● Developing post-graduate studies to ensure the (NSA), Ms Lulama Nare; given the plethora of landscape. I will take each and every comment into expansion of the academic profession and the policy imperatives facing our country, I regard this serious consideration with regards to the future of development of high level knowledge and skills; Conference as a timely platform for reflection and our skills development system. ●● Diversifying provision based on open learning engagement by all of us. We need to pause and You will all remember that in 2014 the principles, to improve learning opportunities genuinely introspect without being defensive. This Department launched the White Paper for Post- across the post-school education and training desire applies to Government, organised business School Education and Training (WP-PSET), which sector by expanding and strengthening the and organised labour in particular. My expectations clearly lays out the priorities for higher education post-school distance education landscape; are, that this Conference will afford ample time for and training in South Africa. The Minister has ●● Integrating disability into the broader policy all stakeholders to come together and close ranks established a special task team to develop an arena by introducing a national policy to guide on issues that are affecting and hampering the skills implementation plan of the WP-PSET. education and training institutions in the post- development agenda in our country. We anticipate that its outcomes will provide us school domain; and The work being done by the National Skills with a clear mandate of rolling out policies and plans ●● Integrating recognition of prior learning (RPL) Authority, attests to Government’s commitment of for a transformative education and training system. into the post-school education and training trying to promote skills development in the country. As social partners and interested parties in system. For example, for artisan development The Department, through the NSA, continues to our skills development, your input will from time we have artisan aids with a wealth of monitor the implementation of the NSDS III and to time be sought in this process. experience and we need to urgently recognise the realisation of all the goals contained therein. As I conclude, Programme Director, let me also this experience in our trade testing systems. For the NSDS III goals to be fully realised, we need take this opportunity to share with this Conference, to take into account the fact that it needs to be critical areas of focus for the next five years. I am sharing these critical areas of focus implemented in an environment that requires the These are articulated in the Department of Higher Programme Director, so that they can be integrated full support and participation of all stakeholders. Education and Training Strategic Plan for 2015/16 in all activities of post-school education and This means that the success or failure of all our – 2019/20, and include: training. I wish everyone here for these two efforts in skills development is in our hands. ●● Substantially expanded access to education days, the best of luck and frank, open and robust The NSA continues to closely monitor the and training for youth and adults, regardless engagement. The entire system needs massive implementation of the Skills Conference 2013 of whether they have completed school or not; expansion and radical improvement in the quality recommendations. The recommendations, amongst ●● Improved alignment between Universities, of education and training if it is to contribute to the others, urged for a systematic study of the NSDS Colleges, the South African Qualifications lives of individuals; the developmental needs of the III, to inform the new skills development landscape. Authority (SAQA) and Quality Councils, in an economy and broader society. I thank you.

Tracer study, conducted in collaboration with the Swiss-South African Co-operation Initiative (SSACI), identifies fifteen trades in demand

he Department of Higher targets as expressed in the National appetite for careers in artisanship, These trades also form part of the TEducation and Training (DHET) Development Plan and the White the DHET also released at the start of List of Occupations in Demand which has identified trades that are in Paper on Post School Education and the year, over 7 030 apprenticeship is updated every second year. demand for the economy. These are Training. The target is to produce opportunities. These opportunities are at the level envisaged in the National 30 000 artisans annually by 2030. offered through various SETAs. The last List of Occupations Development Plan (NDP). The trades The production of artisans is a in Demand was published by the include Diesel Mechanic, Instrument necessity for economic growth and The15 trades in demand, as identified Minister on the 19th of January Technician, Rigger, Auto Electrician arguably forms the bedrock of any are: 2016. and Millwright. A shortage of skilled successful economy. It ensures that That list includes, among others, artisans in these trades remains a South Africa does not import its 1. Millwright the occupations of Chief Information worrying threat to the economy. much needed skills to successfully 2. Toolmaker Officer, Logistics Manager, Retail The latest list was compiled implement, amongst others, the 3. Boilermaker Manager, Geologist, Dentist, in collaboration with Swiss-South country’s Strategic Infrastructure 4. Fitter and turner Astronomer, Ship’s Master, Enrolled African Co-operation Initiative. The Projects. These include the building 5. Carpenter and joiner Nurse, Water Inspector, Accounts list is released to raise the awareness of roads, bridges, schools, harbours, 6. Welder Clerk and Child Care Worker. with regards to available career power stations, and other social and 7. Plumber Other specialist trades in demand opportunities in the artisan sector. economic infrastructure. 8. Motor (petrol) mechanic according to the list include a Pressure In 2014, the DHET launched the The 21 Sector Training and 9. Diesel mechanic Welder, Mechanised Hard-Cover ambitious “Decade of the Artisan” Education Authorities and the 50 10. Instrument technician Bookbinding Technician, Millwright, campaign. This came after the Technical and Vocational Education 11. Metal fabricator/sheet Radiotrician and Mechatronics. successful promotional “Year of and Training colleges are considered metalworker Artisan” held in 2013. The campaign to be key drivers in the promotion of 12. Air conditioning aims to promote artisanship as a artisanship in the country. It is for this and refrigeration technician Both lists are available from career of choice among the South reason that there is the expectation for 13. Auto electrician www.dhet.gov.za African youth. This artisan advocacy them to play a pivotal role in artisan 14. Rigger under the Resources Section. programme forms part of a broader training and development. 15. Electrician government plan towards meeting the To further stimulate student

37 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 Report released by the DHET: DHET takes action against private higher education colleges suspected of operating outside the prescripts of legislation

LEHLOHONOLO MPHUTHI Register of complaints lodged with SAPS and currently under investigation: Current Case Institution Charge Current Status Number he Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Under Investigation has laid a considerable number of formal complaints T University of Arabia Islamia Illegal provision: BA Degree CAS 755/08/12 Capt. DPJ De Jager with the South African Police Services (SAPS) over the 012 353 4000 / 011 696 9 000 past four years related to private higher education. This has resulted in the SAPS opening no fewer than 21 cases for CAS 218/8/2012 Under Investigation MBA Training Company Use of word “MBA” CAS 454/8/2012 W/O Masalesa 074 491 4542 investigation. The charges centre on suspicions of unlawful (25/04/13) Sergeant P Pillay 031 267 7359 practices of institutions operating in the private higher Style Design College of South Owner fled the country, the case has education sector. Offering unregistered programmes CAS 392/08/2012 The pending cases were reported between 2012 and Africa (Pty) Ltd stalled. 2017. They are currently at different levels of investigation by Under Investigation Crane International Academy Unregistered institution CAS 920/1/2013 Constable RQ Mabunda the SAPS. The cases range from allegations of unregistered (Pty) Ltd institutions and the illegal use of qualifications, to the offering 013 655 5000 South African University of of unregistered programmes. Registration requirements Unregistered institution Awaiting Case Number Under Investigation and regulations governing the functioning of private higher Excellence education institutions are prescribed in the Higher Education Act No. 101, 1997. The Regulations for the Registration Qualitas Career Academy Unregistered institution Awaiting Case Number Under Investigation of Private Higher Education Institutions were published in Under Investigation Government Gazette No 39880 of 2016. The requirement Hebraic Teaching Roots Institute Unregistered institution CAS 169/2/2013 W/O RM Mphwapheth to register a private higher education institution applies to 013 759 1248. institutions offering learning programmes that culminate in Under Investigation South African Institute for CAS 855/5/2013 Unregistered institution W/O C Van Niekerk the awarding of qualifications such as certificates, diplomas Management (SAIM) or degrees at higher education level. 011 497 7377 Under Investigation The purpose of the legislation and related regulations is South African University of CAS 176/08/2014 Unregistered institution W/O TPG Botha to ensure that institutions operate within the law and in the Excellence CAS 136/08/2013 013 750 0888 best interests of the public. It further ensures that institutions Under Investigation have the necessary resources, capacity and expertise to DUNAMIS (New World Mission Unregistered institution CAS 131/11/2014 W/O E Kane International University) offer acceptable standards of higher education qualifications 049 844 6500 which are aligned with the National Qualifications Under Investigation Framework (NQF). The DHET is aware of several colleges Offering unregistered higher education Johannesburg City College CAS 601/3/2015 Sergeant MC Ramputla programmes. and institutions that are either not duly registered with 011 488 6511/ 083 685 7932 the Department in accordance with regulations, or which Under Investigation purport to offer accredited higher education programmes Hebron Theological College Licensing of the Back to Bible College CAS 152/4/2015 ME E Kgomo which in reality are not. In a pre-emptive measure to 011 969 4880 / 011 968 9056 dealing with this problem, the Department from time to Purporting to offer the following programmes: time embarks on mass public awareness campaigns. These Under Investigation a) Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical W/O SS Maake campaigns target major public concourses, venues and taxi Ethics and Standards 012 353 5666 / 012 353 5689 ranks around the country. The campaigns aim to sensitise b) Financial Intelligence and Unlock Development Centre CAS 498/7/2015 – Commander of Detectives Entrepreneurship Bachelor’s Degree both prospective students and their parents on the pitfalls of (Pty) Ltd Pretoria North 012 353 5652 Program Diploma in Personal illegal or bogus colleges. Station Commander Development 012 353 5601 In such a campaign earlier this year, the Department, c) Bachelors in Practical Ministry in partnership with local law enforcement authorities, d) Diploma in Ministry in Christian shut down several fake colleges. This action followed on Life Skills Purporting to offer the Professional Under Investigation an impromptu inspection blitz in the Braamfontein and Brand School CAS 398/8/2016 downtown regions of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province. Diploma in Digital Marketing 011 722 4200 Under Investigation On inspection, the institutions were found to be operating WW.IT_IQ Academy Training and False claims on the provision of higher CAS 53/09/2016 Constable LQ Sepogeane fraudulently and in contravention of the relevant legislation. Solutions (Pty) Ltd education. 012 819 8200 Some instances were referred to the police for further Under Investigation investigation. The Department will continue to monitor the South African Institute for Purporting to offer the Diploma in CAS 165/09/2016 Constable KF Masia status of these cases through regular contact and follow-up Cranial Studies Cranial Sacral Therapy 011 449 9000 enquiries with the relevant investigating officers. Under Investigation Diplomas and Degrees on behalf of The Department urges matriculants and students seeking Umdali Institute CAS 733/09/2016 Sergeant MA Esterhuizen Therapon University study opportunities to be vigilant. Prospective students can 011 871 5000 take the precautionary measures of ensuring that they Under Investigation Unlawful offering of the Masters in authenticate the accreditation credentials of institutions Astrotech CAS 956/09/2016 Serg AN Mulondo Business Administration (MBA) before enrolling. Prior to enrolment, prospective students are 011 4886511 urged to thoroughly verify the credentials of private colleges Back to the Bible Training Offering Degrees on behalf of Team CAS 54/12/2016 Under Investigation or institutions. This can be done by contacting DHET Call College Impact Christian University Centre on 0800 87 2222. Alternatively, the Department Offering unregistered degrees maintains a full list of registered private higher education Synergetica *Bachelor Degree in Counselling Awaiting Case Number Under Investigation institutions, private colleges and skills providers. The list *Postgraduate Studies in Medical can be consulted and is available on the url: www. International Institute for Tax Under Investigation and Finance (IITF) now trading W/O RM Mphephethe dhet.gov.za/SitePages/DocRegisters.aspx Unregistered institution CAS 715/2/2013 Information can also be obtained by physically visiting under the Thomas Jefferson 011 699 1300 School of Law 013 759 1248 the Department’s Client Centre at 123 Francis Baard Street in the Pretoria Central Business District or by contacting In a vigilant responsibility to protect the Higher Education and Training interests of the public: The table DHET regional offices directly. Regional office contact above lists the investigative status of no fewer than 21 cases which have been opened in response to details are available on www.dhet.gov.za and on Page complaints brought by the DHET and registered with the South African Police Services, against private 2 of this publication. higher education institutions and colleges.

38 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 Bridging the skills and employability gap

TUMELO MOROBE Public Relations Officer business sector, NGO’s, SETAs, government departments and public he Skills challenge is not an issue theme “Skills and Employability: TVET colleges attended the event. Tunique to South Africa but rather Co-creating quality and excellence Discussions focussed upon common a worldwide phenomenon. The in skills provision”, the conference issues facing the youth in the challenge affects a number of sectors. was held at the College’s central Province and the country at large. As a result it requires a holistic office in Polokwane, Limpopo Skills and Employability is a response to find lasting solutions both Province. The conference was aimed programme that was developed in South Africa and internationally. at bringing together stakeholders through collaborative discussions Addressing the Conference was Capricorn TVET College representing different sectors in order between the United Kingdom and Ms Rumbi Mapani, Projects Manager: in conjunction with the British to tackle the skills and employability South Africa as a direct response Education and Society, for the British Council recently hosted a Skills and gap in South Africa. More than to skills challenges in both Council South Africa Employability Conference. With the 150 delegates representing the countries. The programme facilitates international links, encourages Rumbidzai Mapani, British Council strategic partnerships as well as project manager. promoting policy level dialogues. Swiss-South African Co- In its efforts to strengthen operation Initiative (SSACI) CEO Mr international relationships, the British Ken Duncan intimated that “Real Council established International workplace experience is essential Skills Partnerships (ISPs) between to college students because there United Kingdom Further Education are important differences between Colleges and South African Technical the world of the training institution and Vocational Education and and the world of real work for which Training Colleges. “By sharing best students are supposedly being practice and engagement with prepared”. Ms Tshifhiwa Modiba, industry, these partnerships have Deputy Chairperson of Council at a chance to transform technical Capricorn TVET College, said “TVET At the Conference were from back row left Mr Mike Dirane, Ms Rumbi Mapani, training institutes into effective Colleges should be marketed as Mr David Modiba, Ms Tebogo Mogale and Mr Ken Duncan. In front were Principal and efficient centres that can meet institutions of first choice leading Khorombi Madzhie, Tshifhiwa Modiba, Mayoral Committee Member Elizabeth Kgatla, critical skills shortages and respond to attractive career options for the and College manager Allen Riba to labour market needs” said Ms majority of learners in our country”. College lauded by Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education for good work

TUMELO MOROBE Public Relations Officer

Editor’s Note: A feature of South African democracy is its institutionalised systems of public accountability. The National Assembly Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training holds responsibility for public accountability in this Ministry and as such may, inter alia, conduct oversight visits of TVET Colleges as and when it deems it appropriate.

n the 27th March, the Representative Council (SRC), trade OParliamentary Portfolio Committee union representatives, management on Higher Education conducted an and College Council. They spoke to oversight visit to Capricorn TVET the College’s plans, successes and College’s Seshego Campus. Led by challenges. the Honourable Cornelia September, CEO and Principal, Mr Khorombi the Committee sought through the Madzhie, indicated that there were hearing, to assess the status of the plans afoot to improve and expand College and its operations. the College infrastructure. This had The hearing started with a site become necessary in order to cater for visit to the College’s workshops, a high number of prospective students classes as well as the laboratories. that at present cannot be admitted to The in loco visits were followed by the College as a result of a lack of presentations made by the Students facilities and permanent staff. Ms Cornelia September, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education addresses the hearing at Capricorn TVET College

Committee Member Mr ensures that “the public resources Charles Kekana noted, “I want to allocated to the College are used congratulate the management of prudently”. this College for the good work being Committee Chairperson Ms done despite inadequate funding. I Cornelia September closed the am impressed by the workshops that hearing, encouraging all stakeholders we were taken through. Keep up the to work together. “Have conversations good work”. Council chairperson, about the issues affecting the College. Dr Walter Tshamano, assured the Challenges are everywhere and they Committee that the College boasts a might look huge, however working Portfolio Committee Members take an interest in the Renewable Energy training good management team. He added together as a unit we can overcome offered by the College that good management oversight them”, she added.

39 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 DHET ENDORSED CAMPAIGNS

Editor’s Note: The Department of Higher Education and Training was established in 2009. On 1 April 2015, the administration of TVET Colleges formally migrated from being a provincial competency to being a national competency.

In anticipation of assuming responsibility for Technical and Vocational Education and Training, the Department of Higher Education and Training has initiated a number of interventions aimed at placing the Post-School Education and Training system in general and Technical and Vocational Education and Training in particular, on a sound footing in order to build a world-class national system.

Two such initiatives are the Labour Market Intelligence Partnership (LMIP) and the HEAIDS campaign. The HEAIDS programme is doubtless well-known in all TVET Colleges as they participate in its various programmes. The LMIP is perhaps less familiar to many, as it largely focuses on research initiatives that have the overall intention of assisting TVET Colleges towards becoming more responsive to the skills needs and priorities of the economy. Since the March 2016 edition of TVET College Times, we have consistently published reports from both initiatives and continue to do so in 2017. Both initiatives are crucially important and central to building the TVET College system.

Readers are encouraged to engage with the authors of these items should they wish to comment or seek further clarity. HEAIDS campaign: Seventh year and approximately half a million students tested and screened

NALENE DE KLERK

undreds of students were recently extremely effective in this regard. I Htested for HIV and screened for am pleased to be launching another sexually transmitted infections (STIs) year of this innovative programme in and Tuberculosis (TB) at the Nelson the Eastern Cape.” Mandela Metropolitan University First Things First is an initiative during the promotion of the 2017 of the Higher Education and Training First Things First campaign. HIV/AIDS Programme (HEAIDS), Now in its seventh year, First mandated by the Department of Things First has tested nearly 500 Higher Education and Training 000 students for HIV and screened (DHET). In addition to HIV testing a similar number for TB and STIs. and STI screening, the programme Deputy Minister Manana, centre right, and Dr Ramneek Ahluwalia Director of Speaking at the launch event, brings counselling and HIV- HEAIDS, to his right, with counsellors and students interacting at the First Things Deputy Minister of Higher Education prevention education directly to First Promotion and Training, Mr Mduduzi Manana students on campuses. “In 2016 we welcomed the initiative. “The higher provided HIV testing and counselling education institutions and to help screening, treatment and support for education and training sector is in to more than 160 000 students in create an HIV-free generation,” he a wide range of general health issues a unique position to decrease the universities and TVET colleges,” said continued. including hypertension, diabetes, number of new HIV infections, and Dr Ramneek Ahluwalia, Director First Things First has proved cardiovascular health and cancer. to create champions that promote of HEAIDS. “We also distributed to be extremely effective. A study The programme also provides awareness about the pandemic,” over 15 million male and female by the Human Sciences Research family planning, dual contraception, said the Deputy Minister. “The First condoms. Our goal is to reach all Council (HSRC) has found that the reproductive and maternal health Things First programme has been two million young people in higher campaign is “a relevant, impactful, services to students in need. efficient, effective and sustainable “A holistic approach to HIV intervention” and that it has become prevention is simply more effective About HEAIDS “central to the efforts to mitigate the than addressing any single factor,” The Higher Education and spread of HIV and AIDS, encouraging said Dr Ahluwalia, “The HSRC Training HIV & AIDS national young people to test and know their impact study has shown that the programme (HEAIDS), aims to HIV status.” However, a study of TVET integration of general health services develop and support HIV/TB/ colleges in 2014 found that more with HIV testing has strengthened the STI mitigation initiatives and than a quarter of students surveyed relevance of the entire programme,” promote health and wellness only used condoms if requested to he added. across South Africa’s public higher education institutions (HEIs) and do so by their sexual partners. More “The First Things First Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges. than a third of students felt that they programme reminds us that we It is a programme of the Department of Higher Education and Training could not ask their partners to get each have one responsibility above that is undertaken by Universities South Africa (USAf), the representative tested for STIs without being accused all others, namely, to look after body of the 26 HEIs (formerly known as HESA), in partnership with South of infidelity. Given that women aged ourselves,” said Deputy Minister African College Principals Organisation (SACPO), the representative body 15 to 24 are nearly twice as likely Manana. “The future prosperity of of 50 public TVET Colleges. to become infected with HIV when our country depends on the students As part of an increasingly comprehensive HIV / TB / STI mitigation compared with any other age and in our higher education institutions. programme in the higher education and training sector, HEAIDS gender grouping, changing norms They are our future leaders. It is implements the following projects in partnership with a range of public around testing is vital to reducing the critical that we equip them with the and private sector role players: spread of the pandemic. knowledge and skills to remain HIV ●● First Things First HIV/TB/STI General Health & Wellness programme In addition to HIV, STI and TB negative and healthy,” concluded the ●● Men’s Health and Empowerment programme services, First Things First offers Deputy Minister. ●● Women’s Health and Empowerment programme ●● Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention programme For further information on the HSRC report, visit the following links: ● ● MSM and LGBTI programme http://www.hsrc.ac.za/uploads/pageNews/262/43227%20KAB%20Full%20Report. ● ● Academic Capacity Development programme pdf South African National HIV Prevalence, Incidence and Behaviour Survey, 2012, ● ● Future Beats Youth Development and HIV prevention through campus Human Sciences Research Council http://www.hsrc.ac.za/uploads/pageContent/4565/ radio and social media. 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40 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 Public-private partnerships: building capabilities across the skills development system

GLENDA KRUSS, IL-HAAM PETERSEN, SAMUEL FONGWA, AZINGA TELE, JENNIFER RUST

Research undertaken by the Human Sciences student placement in companies”. Other potential instances). This means these partnerships have a Research Council as part of the Labour Market gaps that require attention include the lack of limited reach and potential impact across a sector Intelligence Partnership PPPs that involve private sector actors in college or the system. governance and joint programmes. There are only a few PPPs with three partners, ow do public-private partnerships work in more likely to involve a college with industry, and Hpractice across the TVET system? The lack of Partnerships to build college public sector (11) or SETAs (8). Colleges need to data on college partnerships presents a challenge capacity grow networks with other colleges, firms in an to answering this question. industry and the public sector that can address A recent study drew on TVET Times articles There are a number of partnerships with skills needs in a co-ordinated manner. from 2007 to June 2016, to identify how TVET international TVET colleges, higher education There are very few partnerships reported colleges describe their current partnership institutions and NGOs. between two TVET colleges at the local level, or practices. Such analysis can highlight key areas These are used to build college capacity, with local higher education institutions. for colleges to focus on, in primarily through student and This is a sign of a fragmented post-school promoting partnerships more Colleges can staff exchange programmes, education and training system with little active widely across the system. which share teaching practices collaboration to wider benefit. Where partnerships Colleges can achieve achieve crucial and learning experiences, between PSET organisations do exist, they focus crucial goals through public- and are typically funded by on curriculum articulation, given that progression private partnerships with firms: goals through international funders and across the PSET system is a major policy concern. build college capabilities, governments. A concern is that only two instances of joint improve responsiveness, public-private A small percentage, 20% programmes are reported, and none with industry and secure workplace based of all the partnerships involve actors or SETAs. Colleges need to engage more in learning opportunities. While partnerships with a financial exchange, in the joint programmes. the practices of colleges vary, firms form of industry donations of Arguably, the formation of PPPs can lead to with some hosting strong infrastructure or equipment more opportunities for the colleges to build their interactive PPPs to mutual to colleges, or sponsorships capabilities and improve their responsiveness. benefit and others with few or weak linkages of individual students, in the form of bursary However, this does not happen automatically. to report, three kinds of collaboration were schemes. Donations of equipment may also Engaging in partnerships can be costly and even evident: partnerships around funding, curriculum involve learning between colleges and industry. risky for TVET colleges, considering the low levels development and practical training. Industry Expos are typically held in TVET of capabilities in the sector, and the multiple colleges to help colleges keep pace with the latest demands placed on them. Training exchange partnerships technology advancements in a sector. Through The colleges need to develop their interactive these expos, industry partners get to showcase capabilities; capabilities to build on and exploit The most frequent type of partnerships what they have to offer for graduates, while their competences and develop appropriate reported in the TVET Times, 49%, were training graduates and students also get a chance to strategies and mechanisms for external exchanges. Yet, formal and structured joint interact with prospective employers. engagement. Colleges must motivate staff to training through learnerships and apprenticeships Another emerging new local partnership actively engage with partners and integrate the did not appear as frequently as we might expect. mechanism is a training academy, funded by an knowledge gained, into their teaching. Most commonly reported are workplace industry to promote technological capabilities. experience programmes, and skills training. The National Tooling Initiative (NTI) for instance, Companies may send their employees to is an initiative that has, as a national objective, the Findings from the report, Synthetic Analysis on the the college, or through the provision of tailor rehabilitation of the South African Tool, Die and Skills Development and Economic Responsiveness made industry training courses, or training Mould Making (TDM) industry. The initiative acts Role of Education and Training Institutions in may be provided for students in the firm. Very as a strategic growth stimulator for manufacturing South Africa: Towards an Integrated Public-Private few industry partners have signed formal and technical skills development. The NTI has Partnership Strategy for Skills Development in the memorandums of understanding with colleges been developed as a national, multi-stakeholder TVET College System by Glenda Kruss, Il-haam to provide opportunities for student placement network, and structured as a PPP, working with Petersen, Samuel Fongwa, Azinga Tele, Jennifer Rust. during their training or after graduation. the Department of Trade and Industry, and the SETA involvement Tooling Industry. was highlighted in only 18 cases, mainly taking the Collaborations Expanding the While the evidence form of training exchanges. with SETAs have potential impact Collaborations with SETAs of PPPs from the TVET Times have been utilised for been utilised funding of learnerships and While the evidence from articles cannot present a apprenticeships, and joint for funding of the TVET Times articles cannot programmes to offer tailor- present a comprehensive comprehensive depiction made courses for industry. learnerships and depiction of all the PPPs in the The fact that few of the TVET sector, it does present of all the PPPs in the TVET partnerships involved student apprenticeships, evidence to highlight key placement in firms is a major and joint areas that colleges can focus sector, it does present concern, if it is an accurate on building to achieve greater evidence to highlight key reflection of college practice. programmes impact. It suggests that little The reported PPPs mostly areas that colleges can progress has been made since to offer tailor- involved only two actors – a 2008 when the National direct link between a college focus on building to achieve Plan for Further Education made courses for and one other partner, and Training noted that “only most typically, industry (27 greater impact. a small percentage of the industry. instances) or international existing partnerships involve TVET institutions (10

41 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 TVET IN THE AFRICAN UNION

The Human Resource Development Council of SA adopts a revised national Human Resource Development TVET College Times presents the fourth part in a series of edited extracts from the African Union (AU) strategy for Technical and Vocational Education and Training. In this section we Strategy review past strategies and work plans in relation to the new strategy. In September we will publish a further extract from the strategy. BRENDA NTOMBELA On behalf of the Secretariat of the Human Resource Development Council of SA Continental strategy for Technical and n 30 March it was announced Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Oat its 17th sitting, that the Human Resource Development A review of past strategies iii. Increased resources for TVET in order to acquire Council (HRDC) had adopted n its Plan of Action for the Second Decade of Education for modern equipment and facilities; a revised Human Resource IAfrica (2006-2015), the AU recognised the importance iv. Integration of TVET in literacy and non-formal Development Strategy for SA. of TVET as a support mechanism for economic growth. It education for vulnerable groups and reconstruction The meeting was convened at also recognised TVET as a means of empowering people in post-conflict situations; Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng to establish sustainable livelihoods. v. Capacity building that enhances the mobilisation of Province. The Second Decade of Education for Africa ran TVET teachers. The Council, chaired from 2006 to 2015. It stipulated as its goal, a re-think by Deputy President Cyril of the educational systems of Member States of the Unfortunately TVET has not been adequately Ramaphosa, has recommended African Union. The intended outcome was that young applied in many African countries. In cases where such that the adopted strategy be people will receive compulsory basic education aimed at programmes exist, they do not take sufficient advantage of presented to Cabinet for approval. equipping them with essential general skills; appropriate modern technological facilities. The revised strategy sets forth qualifications and attitudes; a continuing education A strategy was developed in 2007 to stimulate this clear roles for government, culture; and a spirit of entrepreneurship. With these process and make it more efficient. However, although the labour and business towards the attributes as foundation, it sought to prepare youth so that 2007 strategy was generally accepted by policy makers development of skills that will they can adapt to a constantly evolving world of work. and key stakeholders, there has been little progress in its match the needs of the economy The Plan of Action stated that in order to meet labour implementation. and society. The revised strategy market demands, quality TVET should be designed and This lack of concrete action at national levels was also determines clear monitoring delivered by provider institutions in close collaboration attributed mainly to financial and human resource and evaluation processes. with potential employers. constraints. It could further be attributed to limited or Following a call made in The aim was further, not only to change the behaviour insufficient political commitment for action, based ona 2016 by Deputy President of parents, teachers and the public vis-à-vis TVET; but clearly defined national or regional plan that can become Ramaphosa, that industry also to promote the sector as an essential component of law. However, a number of partners and AU Member adopts TVET Colleges, Council the education system. It envisioned a system that through States were inspired by the 2007 Strategy to introduce members have undertaken to specialised technical training, the focus would be on national and regional TVET activities. The African Union adopt the colleges individually. preparing students for entry into all labour levels. Commission too, implemented TVET programmes in The objective of the exercise is countries in post-conflict situation such as Liberia, Congo to offer support and mentorship The Plan of Action foresaw a reliable TVET programme Brazzaville and Burundi, with mixed results. that will realistically enhance the based on the following points of departure: functioning of the institutions. It is i. Sound general education; anticipated that Council member ii. Reliable basic general and technical education, Need for a New TVET Strategy involvement in TVET colleges notably including communication programmes, will lead to additional support entrepreneurship and practical life skills; Since the formulation of the 2007 strategy, new in the form of infrastructure and iii. Specialised technical training. Given that many developments, perspectives and approaches to TVET resources. The aim is as always, young people are not in the formal school system, as a means of addressing the critical issue of youth to ensure the successful delivery non-integrated institutional learning consisting of unemployment have emerged. of programmes in the colleges. literacy and TVET programmes, especially for girls The review of the 2007 Strategy identified the need and women should promote the well-being of to align it with current global trends and define a set of The HRDC is a multi- communities across Africa. TVET is also considered indicators for monitoring progress. stakeholder body that creates as offering a framework for the preservation, The revised strategy takes account of concrete an enabling, co-ordinated promotion and development of knowledge as well recommendations to address policy issues, challenges and integrated environment as cultural and artistic expression. and gaps that often interfere with the implementation of focused on improving the many initiatives and programmes for skills development human resource development The Plan of Action held that TVET should be a high on the continent. base and the skills of South priority investment sector during the Second Decade of This new continental strategy therefore examines Africans. Requests for further Education in Africa. The following priority areas were more thoroughly the possibilities of TVET as a response information on the revised highlighted to this end: to facilitate the promotion of national development; strategy can be directed to the i. Equitable access to TVET for all; social cohesion; political stability; poverty mitigation author, Brenda Ntombela, on ii. Quality and relevance of TVET systems and and regional integration. It draws on recent regional and Email: [email protected] programmes. Increased private sector involvement international initiatives aimed at promoting TVET to foster and funding; youth employment.

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MATAU MANYE Marketing Manager However, these are not yet fully accessible to the less advantaged students. But Schneider Electric n its quest to impact the lives of young people has shown that TVET Colleges are a force to be Iin disadvantaged communities, Schneider Electric reckoned with. They deserve the same privileges has recently officially opened their well-equipped as their counterparts in the education sector. This electrical engineering workshop in the Sebokeng is not to say that they both offer the same level of Campus, of Sedibeng TVET College, in Gauteng education. But in terms of standards, and what is Province. needed in the country, TVET colleges are a worthy “The sole purpose of this partnership is to investment. They are the future of this country. This strongly improve the quality of student training and Prof Alexandre Sebastiani officially opens the Electrical is the challenge. Give the TVET Colleges a chance give them more practical skills. This will ultimately Workshop to improve on their offerings. This will enable them improve their quality of life and assist academic to provide corporates with what they need in their performance”, said Professor Alexandre Sabastiani, shortage of artisans. Though this partnership, which companies. There is no doubt that a state-of-the- Director of French South African Schneider Electric might seem like a small drop in the ocean, it remains art workshop, sponsored by a big company, in Education Centre. Schneider Electric has a total a step in the right direction towards alleviating the mechanical engineering, electrical engineering IT of 100 training centres deployed all over the shortage. Corporate South Africa should follow suit. and so forth, will bear great fruits for all involved. planet. Through these it impacts approximately It should start forming powerful relationships with Better equipped workshops will enable 100 000 students every year. The company has as many TVET Colleges as possible. This would give students to be employable. This in turn saves the 1 000 trainers, operates in 18 countries and has hope to the less advantaged. For Schneider Electric employer the time to constantly train students. involved 19 French companies in its initiatives. as an international company to have invested its Whenever they qualify to become engineers, Professor Sebastiani indicated that their vision is resources in Sedibeng TVET College, it has shown they would have been exposed to the appropriate to promote education through partnership, but their commitment to being responsible global machines while they were studying. This could mostly to facilitate access to education for the corporate citizens. It also shows how committed the also form part of the company`s corporate social underprivileged. company is to making a difference in South Africa. investment. Thus it becomes a win–win situation These partnerships with TVET Colleges will It is common practice for corporate South for everyone involved in the process. The company further address the issue of scarce skills in the Africa to form these types of partnerships with will get employees that have been trained with country. It is a known fact that South Africa has a Universities and Universities of Technology. their own state of the art machinery. First cohort of college lecturers take on new postgraduate diploma in TVET PROF JOY PAPIER Director of the Institute for Post-School Studies, University of the Western Cape he first rollout of the new Post- travelled from other provinces to Tgraduate Diploma: TVET, which spend the week in residence in is an accredited qualification Cape Town and attend classes. designed specifically for TVET Over the course of the week they College lecturers under the Policy were introduced to the programme on Professional Qualifications for structure, and to the various support TVET College Lecturers (2012), systems like the library, the ICT got under way with 15 enthusiastic centre, academic writing, finding students at the University of the journal articles and more. Western Cape (UWC) on 3 April. The sessions were facilitated The Institute for Post-School Studies by IPSS lecturers Tim McBride and (IPSS) in the Faculty of Education at Nigel Prinsloo. UWC started work on this honours- The course has eight modules level qualification about three years which will be completed over ago. This was shortly after the new two years. This will be achieved policy was published. Faculty are through a combination of blended Pioneering the Post-graduate Diploma in TVET are from left back lecturer of the IPSS thrilled that all the hard work has learning and contact seminars Nigel Prinsloo, Ms Fukeera of False Bay TVET College, Mr Yekani Buffalo City TVET finally come to fruition with the first which will be held over one week College, Timothy McBride Lecturer of the IPSS and Ms Brown College of Cape Town intake of students. per semester. Each student signs for TVET. In the centre row are Mr Matiwane Buffalo City TVET College, Mr Mali and Fifteen College lecturers, who up with the Ikamva platform at Ms Gabier of False Bay TVET College, Ms Achmat College of Cape Town for TVET, Ms were afforded bursaries for fees and UWC. This platform houses all the Nash Buffalo City TVET College and Mr Swapi College of Cape Town for TVET. In the learning materials by the MerSETA, course materials and includes the front row are Mr Abakah Mopani South East TVET College, Ms Pretorius Northlink attended the induction ‘block week’ assessments that become accessible TVET College, and Ms Dyosiba Buffalo City TVET College, and from College of Cape from 3-7 April at the UWC campus as the modules progress. Students Town for TVET Mr Cronje, Ms Guntu and Mr Chiripanyanga in Bellville. Five of these students have secure access to the learning site. This allows for engagement and a wonderful academic ‘buzz’, Join the next Post-graduate Diploma TVET class NOW to start in 2018 with lecturers and peers through our new recruits are now on their We are recruiting a new cohort of the Post-graduate Diploma TVET to start in the first semester of 2018. Prospective applicants are welcome to chat groups, podcasts, slides, and way. They will be working hard over apply online on the University of the Western Cape website. Prospective applicants should already have achieved the following: recorded lectures. The college the course of the next two years. l A three-year undergraduate qualification which includes adequate study of either Maths or Language; lecturers said that they were excited We wish them every success l A national teaching qualification at Level 7 which includes preparation for teaching Maths or Language; and, to be the first ‘pioneering’ group on their learning journey, and hope l Currently teaching Maths or Language at a TVET College with at least three-years of teaching experience in these fields. Applicants must email for the new qualification, adding that they will be an inspiration a scanned letter on a college letterhead from the college principal verifying their teaching experience (in Maths or Language), and that they that they were somewhat anxious to their own students and to are currently teaching in either of these subjects. Note that applicants outside the Western Cape should be prepared to attend a five day ‘block week’ in Cape Town at about being ‘postgraduate’ students their colleagues. the start of each semester over the two-year period of the programme. and the high expectations that this Above is a historic group photo LIMITED BURSARIES ARE AVAILABLE TO SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR THE 2018 INTAKE. demands of them. of the first cohort. Watch this space Closing Date for Applications is 31 August 2017. Email [email protected] for further information. After five days of intense activity for the graduation picture!

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FACT SHEET ON “NEETs” 2014 14 164 35 332 40.1 . 2015 14 093 35 955 39.2

NEETs are Persons who are Not in 2016 14 752 36 591 40.3 Employment, Education or Training Table 1: Number and percentage of persons who are NEET, from 2013 to 2016

Editor’s Note: The term NEET, used in a 1999 UK report produced by the Social Exclusion Unit (then a unit in the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister), has gained international currency. In South Africa, the term is used to define a significant focus group of the Department of Higher Education and Training. The Department has recently (February 2017) published a Fact Sheet on NEETs. The report is available on the website www.dhet.gov.za The publication may be used in part or as a whole, provided that the Department of Higher Education and Training is Source: Statistics SA, Survey Q2, 2016 (Calculation by DHET) Quarterly Labour Force acknowledged as the source. The Department of Higher Education and Training cannot be held liable for any costs, loss or damage that may arise as a result of any misuse, misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the statistical content of the publication. Enquiries related to the publication may be emailed to: Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

The content of the publication is reproduced here. Figure 1: NEETs rates by age group, from 2013 to 2016

1. BACKGROUND NEET rate higher amongst the youth aged 25-34 years The exceedingly high number of young people who are not in employment, Figure 1 shows the NEET rate by age group from 2013 to 2016. The youth education or training (NEET) is of grave concern, both nationally as well as aged 25-34 years recorded the highest NEET rate when compared with the internationally. The NEETs are considered to be disengaged from both work other age groups. In 2016, the NEET rate for the youth aged 25-34 years was and education. As a result, information about NEETs is of interest to many 46.0%, followed by the adults aged 35-64 years with 42.7% and the youth aged countries world-wide due to the possible implications that being NEET may 15-24 years with 31.2%. The NEET rates for the youth aged 15-24 years reported have on their future labour market opportunities and experiences. Information a declining trend from 2013 until 2015 and then increased slightly in 2016. about the NEETs is also used by many countries to monitor the labour market Although the NEETs aged 25-34 years and 35-64 years also reflected a declining and the social dynamics of young people. trend from 2013 until 2015, they recorded the highest NEET rates in 2016. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) (2015)1, the state of NEETs in a country implies a stagnation or decline Total Number of NEETs over time in human capital, which is particularly worrying if it affects low-educated youth Figure 2 shows the number of persons who are NEETs by age group from with little or no work experience. The OECD adds that young people lack the 2013 to 2016. financial cushion in the form of savings or benefit entitlements to cope with temporary spells of low income or unemployment. Periods out of employment

or education can have negative long-term consequences by giving rise to . potentially ‘scarring’ effects, i.e. by permanently reducing a young person’s future employment and earnings potential. The NEETs are defined, internationally, as young people aged 15-24 years who are not employed and who are not in education or training. Since the Department of Higher Education and training (DHET) is responsible for the entire Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system comprising of all education and training provision for those who have completed school, those who did not complete their schooling, and those who never attended school, this fact sheet will focus on the analysis of the NEETs in the entire working age population2 (15-64 years).

2. PURPOSE The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide a brief analysis of NEETs in

South Africa. The statistics in this fact sheet are based on the Quarterly Labour Source: Statistics SA, Survey Q2, 2016 (Calculation by DHET) Quarterly Labour Force Force Survey conducted in April to June 2016 (Q2: 2016) by Statistics South Figure 2: Trends in the number of NEETs by age group, from 2013 to 2016 Africa. The NEET rate has been calculated by dividing the number of persons in a given age group who are NEET, e.g. persons aged 15-24 years, by the total Figure 2 shows that the highest number of NEETs was recorded among population of the same age group in a country, e.g. 15-24 year old population. adults aged 35-64 years with 7.1 million persons, followed by persons aged 25-34 years with 4.4 million persons, while the youth category aged 15-24 3. FINDINGS years recorded 3.2 million persons in 2016. The number of NEETs for adults Total number of NEETs increased from 2013 to 2016 aged 35-64 years and youth aged 25-34 years increased by 581 000 and Table 1 shows the number of persons who are NEETs and the associated 242 000 persons respectively, from 2013 to 2016. On the contrary, the NEET rates for the period 2013 to 2016. number of youth aged 15-24 years old who are NEET, dropped slightly by As indicated in Table 1 approximately 15 million persons aged 15-64 years about 128 000 persons from 2013 to 2016. Figure 2 demonstrates that the were NEET in South Africa in 2016. This figure translates to 40.3% of the prevalence of NEET is higher among older persons. This is probably because number of the 15-64 year olds who are NEET. The number of NEETs fluctuated many persons aged 15-24 are beginning to take advantage of the opportunities between 2013 and 2016. The NEETs grew by almost 700 000 persons from available in education and training. about 14.1 million persons in 2013 to 14.8 million persons in 2016

1Carcillo, S.et al. (2015), “NEET Youth in the Aftermath of the crisis: Challenges and Policies”, OECD Social, Employment and Migration Working Papers, No. 164, OECD Publishing, Paris.2Definition obtained from Quarterly Labour Force Survey, Statistics South Africa. 3International Labour Organisation (2015). Global Employment Trends for Youth: Scaling up Investments in Decent Jobs for Youth. 4Degree includes the following: Persons who have completed a Bachelor’s degree and/or post graduate Diploma; and/or an Honour’s degree; and/or a Higher Degree (Masters/PHD). 5Other unemployed includes job leavers and other – last worked > 5 years ago. 6Reddy, V., Bhorat, H., Powell, M., Visser, M. and Arends, A., (2016) Skills Supply and Demand in South Africa, LMIP Publication, Human Sciences Research Council, Pretoria. 7Kraak, A. (2003). HRD and the skills crisis. In HRD Review. HSRC. 8Lauder, H., Brown, P., & Ashton, D. (2004). Globalisation, skills formation and the dilemmas of integrated policy: the case of South Africa. In Debating High-Skills and Joined-up Policy. HSRC Press. 46 TVET COLLEGE TIMES June 2017 Total Number of NEETs higher in Gauteng Province 15-24 25-34 35-64 years years years Total Figure 3 shows the number of NEETs by province and age group in 2016. Education level Thousand No schooling 38 61 600 699 Primary or less 351 438 1 833 2 622 . Secondary education less than grade 12 1 499 2 313 2 829 6 641 Grade 12 1 145 1 292 1 352 3 789 Grade 12 with Certificate/Diploma 97 172 209 478 Degree4 57 112 189 357 Other and Unspecified 31 40 94 165 Total 3 217 4 427 7 107 14 752 Table 2: Number of NEETs by highest level of education attainment, 2016 . 15-24 years 25-34 years 35-64 years Men Women Men Women Men Women Education level NEET rates No schooling 75.5 78.3 56.3 81.6 57.8 74.6 Source: Statistics SA, Survey Q2, 2016 (Calculation by DHET) Quarterly Labour Force

Figure 3: Number of NEETs by province and age group, 2016 Primary or less 30.9 36.9 46.1 73.2 48.0 64.7 Secondary education less than grade 12 22.3 27.1 46.4 65.1 40.1 56.5 In 2016, there were about 3.5 million persons and 2.9 million persons who were NEET in the Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces respectively. Figure 3 Grade 12 40.4 44.1 32.9 46.4 25.7 41.1 above, shows that most of the NEETs in Gauteng were aged between 35-64 years Grade 12 with Certificate/Diploma 42.0 60.2 23.0 29.9 15.9 20.2 (1.8 million persons); followed by those in the category 25-34 years (1.0 million Degree 35.2 31.7 18.3 18.7 9.7 19.0 persons). The high number of NEETs in Gauteng can be partly explained by the Other and Unspecified 41.1 38.2 27.3 52.4 40.8 49.6 migration of people from the rural provinces to the urban provinces in search of a

better life. Northern Cape Province recorded the least number of NEETs. Total 28.8 33.7 38.9 53.3 34.7 50.0 Source: Statistics SA, Survey Q2, 2016 (Calculation by DHET) Quarterly Labour Force Table 3: NEETs rates by highest level of education attainment and gender, 2016 Total Number of NEETs higher for those with less than Grade 12 completed 15-24 25-34 35-64 years years years Total Table 2 shows the number of NEETs by highest level of education in 2016. The highest number of NEETs were recorded among those whose highest level Reason Thousand of education attainment was less than Grade 12 (6.6 million persons), followed Job losers 254 748 765 1 767 by those with Grade 12 as their highest level of education (3.8 million persons) New entrants 1 010 907 323 2 240 and those with primary or less with 2.6 million persons as indicated in Table 2 above. This shows that most of the NEETs are not equipped with the right Re-entrants 54 126 118 298 education and skills. This is a worrying factor as it decreases their prospects of Other unemployed5 56 393 777 1 226 meaningful economic participation because they are not in school and thus not Home-makers 486 782 1 480 2 748 picking up skills that may give them both a better chance of finding a job as well as progressing up the career ladder (ILO, 2015)3. What is interesting to note is that Health reasons 126 272 1 218 1 617 of the 2.6 million persons whose education level is primary or less, most of them Too young/old/retired 51 4 1 289 1 344 (1.8 million persons or 69.9%) were adults aged 35-64 years. Discouraged job-seekers 662 941 875 2 478

NEET rates higher for women Other not economically active 518 255 260 1 034 Table 3 shows the number of NEETs by highest level of education attainment Total 3 217 4 427 7 107 14 752 and gender in 2016. The overall total shows that the NEET rates are significantly Table 4: NEETs by reason and age group, 2016 higher for women than men across all the age groups. The NEET rate of the women aged 15-24 years who have attained a degree was 31.7% whereas the participating in a globally competitive environment which requires a high skills NEET rate among the men in the same age group and educational level was base and a local context that creates low-wage jobs to absorb the large numbers 35.2%. The data shows that the gap in the NEET rates between men and women of people who are unemployed or in vulnerable jobs6. The economy should start widens with age. One likely reason of the difference between the NEET rates of the moving up the value chain by first strengthening low value-added production in men and the women is the traditional role-sharing among men and women where the labour-intensive industries in order to absorb the growing levels of people, women will most likely be home-makers while men go to work. particularly young people, as first time labour market entrants; then move to mass production of the products for the export market which cater for the intermediate Highest number of NEETs are homemakers skills segment of the economy; and finally move towards deepening export Table 4 shows the number of NEETs by reason and age group in 2016. production of this production in the direction of higher value-added products Approximately 2.7 million persons who were NEET in 2016 were homemakers, which make use of the high skills spectrum of the economy. Singapore has been followed by about 2.5 million persons who were discouraged jobseekers and cited in the international literature as one of the countries that has become more about 2.2 million persons who were new entrants as shown in Table 4. globally competitive through the application of greater knowledge intensity in This shows that most of the NEETs were not economically active. Most of production and a shift to a greater export-oriented manufacturing and high-skills the NEETs aged 15-24 years were unemployed new entrants with about 1.0 services provision7. In South Africa, this will require significant changes to both million persons, followed by discouraged jobseekers with 662 thousand persons industrial policy and the development pathways being pursued by the country. and homemakers with 486 thousand persons. Of the persons aged 25-34 A “joined-up policy” which requires educational reforms to interlock years, most of the NEETs were discouraged jobseekers (941 thousand persons), with macroeconomic, industrial and labour market reforms, so that their followed by new entrants (907 thousand persons), homemakers (782 thousand combined impact has a better chance of meeting the new conditions for global persons) and job losers with 748 thousand persons. And lastly, the adults aged competitiveness, must be strengthened. This will require policy makers to 35-64 years who were NEET were homemakers (about 1.5 million persons), pay attention to the demand side of the skills equation as the silo policy to followed by those who are too old/retired (about 1.3 million persons) and those education and training is unlikely to have a significant impact on macroeconomic who are inactive because of health reasons (about 1.2 million persons). performance8. The biggest challenge facing the South African skills system at the moment is that there continues to be poor alignment of systems. This refers 4. Conclusion to the linkages between post-school education and training systems, sector The analysis presented above shows that unemployment, and in particular education and training authorities, and employers; which makes it difficult to youth unemployment, is a major challenge in South Africa. Close to half of the tackle the skills mismatch problem. To succeed in contributing to growth, it must youth is not employed and not in education and training. This trend has been be recognised that successful reforms in one institutional sphere is conditional consistent from 2013 to 2016. It is worth noting that the greatest challenge on parallel changes occurring in others. The key institutional spheres being the facing South Africa at the moment is to respond to the twin challenges of education system, the labour market and the economy.

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College Name Principal Telephone GIS Longitude GIS Latitude Websites for contact EASTERN CAPE Buffalo City TVET College Mr Peter Hing (Acting) 043 704 9218/777 5453 27,89925 -32,99622 www.bccollege.co.za Eastcape Midlands TVET College Mr Charl van Heerden 041 995 2000 25,41401 -33,7898 www.emcol.co.za Ikhala TVET College Mr N (Ntozeliwe) Tom 047 873 8843 26,967009 -31,909785 www.ikhalacollege.co.za Ingwe TVET College Mr B Nkonyane (Acting) 039 255 1415/1204 28,993766 -30,899758 www.ingwecollege.edu.za King Hintsa TVET College Ms Noluthando Balfour 047 401 6400 28,173981 -32,327206 www.kinghintsacollege.edu.za King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College Mr CZ Ndodana 047 505 1000/1/2 28,79726 -31,59508 www.ksdcollege.edu.za Lovedale TVET College Mr L Ngubelanga 043 642 1331/604 0700 27,388953 -32,872 www.lovedalecollege.co.za Port Elizabeth TVET College Mr Khaye Matiso 041 509 6000 25,61098 -33,96098 www.pecollege.edu.za FREE STATE Flavius Mareka TVET College Mr TS (Thabo) Letho 016 976 0815/0829 27,84178 -26,82456 www.flaviusmareka.net Goldfields TVET College Mr FF Mahlangu 057 910 6000 26,775073 -27,983566 www.goldfieldsfet.edu.za Maluti TVET College Mr VE Mabena 058 713 3048/6100 28,800244 -28,52702 www.malutifet.org.za Motheo TVET College Ms MD Phutsisi 051 406 9300/1 26,221243 -29,123384 www.motheotvet.co.za GAUTENG Central Johannesburg TVET College Mr DJ April 011 484 2738/351 6000 28,04902 -26,1749 www.cjc.co.za Ekurhuleni East TVET College Ms H (Happy) Sibande 011 736 4400/730 6600 28,40908 -26,28894 www.eec.edu.za Ekurhuleni West TVET College Ms H M Ntlatleng 011 323 1600 28,40556833 -26,28864167 www.ewc.edu.za Sedibeng TVET College Dr AE (Abe) Mashele 016 422 6645 27,67743 -26,186935 www.sedcol.co.za South West Gauteng TVET College Mr DL (Dan) Nkosi 086 176 8849 27,93093 -26,67825333 www.swgc.co.za Tshwane North TVET College Ms Thembi Tsibogo 012 401 1950 27,87456333 -26,21410667 www.tnc4fet.co.za Tshwane South TVET College Mr J (Joseph) Chiloane 012 401 5000/6/73 28,18225667 -25,75030667 www.tsc.edu.za Western TVET College Mr LSD (Louis) Coetzer 011 692 4004 26,101455 -27,423622 www.westcol.co.za KWAZULU-NATAL Coastal TVET College Mr SB (Sbhanana) Ndlovu 031 905 7000 30,013321 -30,512409 www.coastalkzn.cao.za Elangeni TVET College Ms TJ Aryetey 031 716 6700 30,869651 -29,823295 www.efet.co.za Esayidi TVET College Mr CJ De Koker (Acting) 039 684 0110 30,441208 -30,271051 www.esayidifet.co.za Majuba TVET College Mr S (Sanele) Mlotshwa 034 326 4888 27,45537 -29,56385 www.majuba.edu.za Mnambithi TVET College Mr Chris J Ndlela 036 631 0360 28,33459 -29,464080 www.mnambithicollege.co.za Mthashana TVET College Mr G (Gabriel) Dimba 034 980 1010 27,46265 -30,48376 www.mthashanafet.co.za Thekwini TVET College Mr NE Mchunu 031 250 8400 20,493264145 -30,591159195 www.thekwinicollege.co.za Umfolozi TVET College Mr S (Sam) Zungu 035 902 9503 28,764461 -32,076087 www.umfolozicollege.co.za Umgungundlovu TVET College Ms Patricia Ntombi Ntshangase 033 341 2102 29,36765 -30,22546 www.ufetc.edu.za LIMPOPO Capricorn TVET College Mr KR (Khorombi) Madzhie 015 230 1800 29,272943 -23,533024 www.capricorncollege.edu.za Lephalale TVET College Mr Lekau Mamabolo 014 763 2252/1014 27,692889 -23,68407 www.lephalalefetcollege.co.za Letaba TVET College Mr Pule Patric Mashele 015 307 5440 30,162697 -23,835698 www.letabafet.co.za Mopani South East TVET College Mr L (Levy) Baloyi 015 781 5721/5 31,138969 -23,946732 www.mopanicollege.edu.za Sekhukhune TVET College Mr TJ (Tebogo) Kekana 013 269 0278/9000 29,24244 -25,094191 www.sekfetcol.co.za Vhembe TVET College Ms BR Hlekane (Acting) 015 963 3156 29,91086 -23,03779 www.vhembefet.co.za Waterberg TVET College Ms Selaelo Lekoloane 015 492 9000 29,016409 -24,179973 www.waterbergcollege.co.za MPUMALANGA Ehlanzeni TVET College Dr JT Dhlamini 013 752 7105 30,97926 -25,47313 www.ehlanzenicollege.co.za Gert Sibande TVET College Mr N (Nick) Balkrishen 017 712 1458/9 29,143304 -26,565954 www.gscollege.co.za Nkangala TVET College Mr C (Cain) Maimela (Acting) 013 690 1430/3824 29,216164 -25,877663 www.nkangalafet.edu.za NORTHERN CAPE Northern Cape Rural TVET College Mr P (Percy) Sago 054 331 3836 21,21337 -28,43616 www.ncrfet.edu.za Northern Cape Urban TVET College Dr CF (Clifford) Barnes 053 839 2060/2061 24,76622 -28,74503 www.ncufetcollege.edu.za NORTH WEST ORBIT TVET College Ms M (Maryna) Marais 014 592 7014/597 5500 27,77632 -25,63787 www.orbitcollege.co.za Taletso TVET College Mr STG (Sello) Mabathoana 018 384 6213/2346/7/9 25,615548 -25,828351 www.taletsofetcollege.co.za Vuselela TVET College Ms DJ Smith (Acting) 018 406 7800 26,665427 -26,86347 www.vuselelacollege.co.za WESTERN CAPE Boland TVET College Ms Corrie Myburgh 021 886 7111/2 18,85666666 -33,92666666 www.bolandcollege.com College of Cape Town for TVET Mr Louis van Niekerk 021 404 6700 18,272587 -33,55421 www.cct.edu.za False Bay TVET College Mr CJH (Cassie) Kruger 021 787 0800 18,26246 -34,62674 www.falsebaycollege.co.za Northlink TVET College Mr Leon Beech 021 970 9000/18 18,512228 -33,553627 www.northlink.co.za South Cape TVET College Ms E (Elsie) Potgieter 044 884 0359 22,27944 -33,57562 www.sccollege.co.za West Coast TVET College Ms Osma Jooste-Mokgethi 022 482 1143 18,7296 -33,4621 www.westcoastcollege.co.za

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