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TVET ISSN 2410-6496 College Times Volume 58 September 2019 The Official Quarterly TVET College Newsletter and Journal Local apprentices compete on the global stage 1 TVET COLLEGE TIMES September 2019 A melting pot of hope for a better SA! TVET ISSN 2409-3319 utting together this edition of TVET and strategic positions. For instance, in College Times Volume 58 PCollege Times has been like a veil 2019, the former principal of Ekurhuleni September 2019 The Official Quarterly TVET College Newsletter and Journal that has been lifted: I can see more West TVET College, Hellen Manakedi clearly now. Ntlatleng, was appointed permanently Before this, I’d never really paid as the regional manager responsible for attention to the intrinsic value of TVET and CET colleges in Gauteng and TVET colleges. I have my regular Free State. visits to hair and nail salons. I’ve also Notwithstanding the firm institutional been meaning to find an electrician base, the support from the business for my busted bathroom light fitting community in national TVET college and a panel beater for the dings programmes, workplace opportunities and scratches on my car. I definitely for college students and apprentices, can’t wait for my next boat cruise, and companies that continue to support the windy city of Port Elizabeth this publication by way of advertising Local apprentices compete National Skills Fund Public Relations on the global stage and Communication Director, Khanyisa almost ruined my first experience. is immeasurable. It is through strategic 1 Ngewu, is the interim editor of TVET I’m still at shock that buildings can partnerships with business and TVET COLLEGE TIMES September 2019 College Times be developed so quickly. Seeing community structures that the delivery Editorial team Gauteng’s landscape constantly of the integrated nature of TVET college IN THIS ISSUE: changing with new skyscrapers teaching and learning programmes are Cover story Editor: Khanyisa Ngewu mushrooming everywhere, every few constantly being strengthened. Subeditor: Tumelo Morobe The focus on Artisan Web/digital manager: months, has possibly been the most Additionally, creating opportunities Nashveer Nemesar remarkable change for me coming to access maritime opportunities is a Development on pages 32 - 35 Design and Layout: MPDPS (Pty) Ltd from the Eastern Cape with a lot critical government focus in realising features Philile Jessica Mngadi, Printing: Shumani RSA Professional language service: fewer property developments. the growth potential of South Africa’s on the cover, one of the emerging Woodleys Literacy Services What are marvel it has been, ocean economy. Collaboration of the artisans representing South Africa Account management: therefore, working on this edition as department with the South African False Bay TVET College at the WorldSkills International it has given me the answer to my Maritime Safety Authority for the August Copyright unspoken question: “Where are such TVET Month activities and the Ministerial Competition in Kazan, Russia. skills produced?” launch of the Maritime Academy at Department of Higher Education and Training, Chief Directorate: I extend appreciation to the 16 Umfolozi TVET College eSikhawini Communication and Media Liaison, Private of colleges, the various units of the Campus are developments that assist Bag X174, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa. Department Higher Education and in raising awareness about the need to From the Minister Training and strategic partners that produce scarce maritime skills. TVET colleges website Page 3 contributed editorial for this edition, Universities are definitively not Visit www.tvetcolleges.co.za and in turn giving me a taste of the the only post-schooling option. This is for the free online subscription to From the Ministry TVET College times. essence of TVET colleges. demonstrable in the thousands of TVET Considering that TVET college college graduates awarded national Page 5 Waiver system spans 264 campuses across vocational certificates and diplomas in The views and opinions of contributors South Africa’s nine provinces, one the third quarter of the 2019 academic Cutting Edge News do not necessarily reflect those of the cannot deny that this institution is the year across the three main learning Department of Higher Education and beacon of hope for our communities. streams offered by TVET colleges; Training. TVET College Times and the Page 10 - 14 department accept no liability with With the visionary leadership of vocational, occupational and artisanal regards to authorship and content of Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher education and training. Movers and Shakers articles and photographs and present Education, Science and Technology, It is also pleasing to see different these as bona fide editorial contributions. backed by a solid TVET branch and colleges responding to broader societal Page 15 - 20 Contributors send articles to: some thousands of TVET professionals challenges. This includes the TVET employed in teaching and learning colleges that have setup engagement To send your article use this URL: Campus Matters http://www.tvetcolleges.co.za/Site_College_ as well as operational and support platforms to educate staff and students Times.aspx functions of the TVET college system: on gender-based violence, and colleges Page 22 - 44 Advertising, Subscriptions the future of South Africa’s technically- that are exposing their learners to inclined youth is well-founded. entrepreneurial development initiatives. and editorial matters: Intellectual Debate Having woman leaders in the It is an honour and privilege to be E-mail: [email protected] TVET college system is a notable part of the TVET college community. Telephone: 012 943 2914 Page 43 Closing date for Volume 59: feather in the cap. Not only does Let us continue to fly the TVET college Thursday, 25th October 2019 this contribute towards to the flag with an unwavering commitment department’s employment equity to deliver quality teaching and learning Policy and Operational Shifts TVET College Times is supported by goals, but advances government’s for many hopefuls who enrol at subscribers and advertisers. Page 45 - 46 bid to see more women in leadership TVET colleges. CONTRIBUTORS TVET College Times is largely a self-funding subscriber-based publication. A total of 16 TVET colleges contributed editorial for this edition: Capricorn College for TVET Marketing and Branding Officer Adelaide Mabotja and Public Relations Officer Tumelo Morobe | Eastcape Midlands TVET College Communications Supervisor Dr Olawami Kate Oladimeji | Ekurhuleni West TVET College Marketing Manager David Muleele and Marketing Officer Phanuel Chauke | False Bay TVET College Rapid Incubator and Centre for Entrepreneurship Manager Abraham Oliver and Marketing Officer Roshin Schmidt | Gert Sibande TVET College Marketing Intern Zanele Mdebele | Majuba TVET College Marketing Manager Nashveer Nemesar, Digital Media Coordinator Quraysha Desai and Journalist Trainee Thobile Tshabalala | Mopani South East TVET College Public Relations (PR) Officer Tiyani Mboweni | Motheo TVET College Communication Officer Lame Morubane | Northlink TVET College Internal Communication and Publications Practitioner Cheslyn Johnson, Lecturer Kobus Hanekom, Head of Department Mark Lawrence, Campus Manager Pat Lawrence and Senior Manager Innovation and Development Sandra Schmidt | ORBIT TVET College Human Resource Manager Gilbert Mafojane, Centre for Entrepreneurship Office Manager Nthabiseng Mosala, Centre for Entrepreneurship Office Manager, Business Development and Innovation Manager Peter Matlou and E-Media and Communications Administrator Tshegofatso Rapoo | Port Elizabeth TVET College Marketing Intern Mbasa Ngwatyu | Sedibeng TVET College Marketing Manager Matau Manye | South West Gauteng TVET College PR Officer Sabelo Tshabalala | Vhembe TVET College PR Officer Makaroka Mphahlele | Waterberg TVET College PR Intern Matsatsi Kgamedi | Waterberg TVET College Marketing Intern Walter Langa | West Coast TVET College Marketing Manager Ivan Swart These contributions represent just over 30% of the 50 public TVET colleges in South Africa. Securing all 50 public TVET colleges as subscribers and contributors for upcoming editions will assist in stimulating the ongoing dialogue fostered through the publication. The TVET college sector has a national footprint. The active participation of all public TVET colleges in the publication will demonstrate the reach and impact of TVET colleges throughout South Africa. 2 TVET COLLEGE TIMES September 2019 FROM THE MINISTER TVET colleges remain SA’s enabler for skills development and job creation colleges with an amount of R100 million, entered into three-year funding agreements and which has increased to R5 billion by the with all 50 TVET colleges towards 2018/19 financial year. occupational programmes for scarce and Additionally, in line with the President’s critical skills areas, with capacity building focus since taking office, the Department of of college staff being a critical focus of the Higher Education and Training (DHET) will in NSF-funded skills development initiatives. Minister of Higher Education, Science the next 10 years focus on the effectiveness The SETAs also continue to provide grants to and Technology Dr Blade Nzimande, MP and expansion of the new bursary scheme in TVET colleges for occupational qualifications both the university and TVET college sectors. and other programmes. wish to use this opportunity to assure With a view to ensuring improved