HISTORIC OVERVIEW
n the 44 years of its existence, fi rst as a College of Ad- Bornman. The College at that point in time had 189 en- Ivanced Technical Education (1966 - 1979) then as Vaal gineering students, 15 members of staff and hostel ac- Triangle Technikon (1979 - 2003), Vaal University of Tech- commodation for 60 students. The College was one of nology has grown in stature as a higher education six Colleges of Advanced Technical Education (CATEs) institution, drawing students from all over the country. It established in South Africa during the 1960s to train ap- is one of the largest residential Universities of Technolo- prentices as part of manufacturing development after gy, with about 17 000 students. This position enables it to World War II. make a substantial contribution to the development of human resources in the region and country. 1967 The then Minister of Education, Arts and Science, the The campus boasts excellent facilities conducive to Honourable Jan de Klerk, inaugurated the College on learning, research, recreation and sport, art and culture, 22 September 1967. and community engagement. Lecture halls, laborato- ries, a number of auditoriums and offi ces are situated 1971 on 4.6 hectares. Three satellite campuses extend the Dr Isak Steyl was appointed as the Director of the Insti- services of the University, at Secunda, Ekurhuleni and tution. Upington. An extension to the main campus is located in Sebokeng on the old campus of Vista University. Be- 1975 sides the four faculties, various departments serve the The construction of new buildings commenced, provid- students, catering for their various needs. ing students with a new library, gymnasium, laborato- ries, lecture halls and a new wing for the Department It is physically located some 68km South of Johannes- of Commerce and Management. The College was thus burg in the small town of Vanderbijlpark, on the banks of able to double its student intake and to expand the cur- the Vaal River – one of the largest rivers in South Africa. riculum.
Relevant industries with which VUT has partnered in- 1978 clude: Steel, Mining, Petrochemical, Agriculture, Tourism, Student enrolment reached the 3 000 mark, Staff to- Power Generation, Water and Waste Water Manage- talled 137. ment, Manufacturing, Retail and Services. 1979 The Centres of Excellence in Research and Innovation Colleges were renamed Technikons in accordance with are: the Advanced Technical Amendment Act no 43. As a consequence, The Vaal Triangle College for Advanced • Centre for Renewable Energy and Water; Technical Education became known as the Vaal Trian- • Centre for Alternative Energy; and gle Technikon. • Centre for Sustainable Livelihoods. 1981 A brief look at the past will serve to highlight some The Vaal Triangle Technikon continued to expand. An signifi cant developments in the history of the VUT: additional hostel opened its doors and it accommoda- ted 140 more students. 1966 The Vaal Triangle College for Advanced Technical Edu- 1984 cation, established according to the Advanced Techni- The introduced Laureatus qualifi cation (equivalent to cal Education Act No 40, opened its doors to the com- PhD) and in the same year a Department of Educational munity with its fi rst Principal appointed being Mr CAJ Technology was established.
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1986 registering. Of the overall student population, 63.4% were The Gold Fields Library was completed and fi nally the Black students. The Vaal Triangle Technikon awarded the Technikon boasted a library which satisfi ed the needs of fi rst Doctorates in the Faculty of Applied and Computer students and staff.African students were admitted to the Sciences and the Faculty of Management Sciences. Vaal Triangle Technikon for the fi rst time in 1986. This trans- formation was championed by Dr Isak Steyl. 1998 The Research Directorate at the Vaal Triangle Technikon, 1987 was established to develop a research culture among The Vaal Triangle Technikon established its fi rst satellite academic staff and students. campus in Secunda. The campus offered part- time classes in Safety Management and Electrical 1999 Engineering. Student numbers reached 6 000. Prof Theo Shippy was appointed by the Minister of Edu- cation as an Interim Vice-Chancellor and Rector. 1991 Dr Isak Steyl retired from the Vaal Triangle Technikon af- The transformation of the institution was marked when ter 20 years of service. Prof Attie Buitendacht joined the the language policy was changed from Afrikaans to Vaal Triangle Technikon as the Rector. English as the offi cial language of instruction and com- munication. The fi rst Doctorates were awarded in the 1992 Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences and the Dr Peter du Plessis joined the Vaal Triangle Technikon as Faculty of Management Sciences. the Rector. The demographic profi le of students at the Technikon changed as more Black students continued 2000 to register for further studies. Out of 8000 registered stu- The Vaal Triangle Technikon’s students traditionally found dents, 75% were White while 25% were Black. a voice through Radio Tritech. The Vaal Triangle Tech- nikon established an international offi ce to actively en- 1995 gage in exchange partnerships and create ties with a The Vaal Triangle Technikon established two additio- number of tertiary institutions abroad. nal satellite campuses in Upington called the Northern Cape Satellite Campus, majoring in Agricultural- and 2001 Tourism Management and the Ekurhuleni Satellite Cam- A Technology Station for Composite Materials was es- pus, majoring in ICT. Prof Piet Swanepoel was appointed tablished to assist the composite industry in product de- as the Acting Rector of the Vaal Triangle Technikon. The velopment and the use of state-of-the-art technology. Vaal Triangle Technikon awarded the first B-Tech degree. 2002 1996 On 6 September the fi rst-ever Honorary Doctorate Prof A T Mokadi joined Vaal Triangle Technikon as in Humanities was awarded to Archbishop Emeritus Vice-Chancellor & Rector. Mr Mosima “Tokyo” Sexwale Desmond Tutu, and the unveiling of the hall, henceforth was inaugurated as the fi rst Chancellor of the Vaal Trian- to be known as the Desmond Tutu Great Hall, took gle Technikon. The fi rst Master’s Degree – Magister Tech- place. nologiae in Electrical Engineering was awarded. The Convocation of the Vaal Triangle Technikon was formally 2003 established. The Desmond Tutu Lecture Series was instituted. The Inau-gural Address was given by Judge Albert“ Albie” 1997 Sachs of the Constitutional Court. The second address Student enrolment reached its highest level with 14 627 in the series was presented by Dr Clem Sunter, Chairman of the Anglo American Chairman’s Fund.
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2004 the Vision, Mission and strategic direction were devel- In terms of the National Plan for Higher Education (2001), oped for the institution. The strategic direction is cen- the Vaal Triangle Technikon offi cially became the “Vaal tered on Core Activities; Clients; Financial Security and University of Technology”. VUT Culture. Research and Innovation Areas were iden- tifi ed, namely: 2005 VUT awarded Honorary Doctorates to the following re- • Alternative Energy with a focus on Fuel Cell cipients: Technology; • Renewable Energy and Water; An Extraordinary Professorship to Prof Martin Hinoul (Busi- • Sustainable Livelihoods; ness Development Manager: K U Leuven Research & • Materials and Mineral Technology; Development), Legal Studies to Adv Pansy Dikeledi Faith • Innovation Product Development and Tlakula, CEO: Independent Electoral Commission of Advanced Manufacturing Technology; SA (IEC) and Sport Management to Dr Molefi Oliphant • High Voltage Studies; (SAFA). • Plant Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology; and 2007 • Centre for entrepreneurship. Prof Irene Moutlana joined VUT as its fi rst woman Vice-Chancellor and Principal. This signifi ed a landmark Prof Gordon Zide, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: appointment in the history of the University but also in Governance and Operations, initiated the VUT Inte- the history of the country. Her fi rst fi ve-year infrastructure grated Transformation Plan (2009-2015), which led to the plan included the following: establishment of the Social Justice and Transformation Unit. The VUT Integrated Transformation Plan (2009-2015) The development of a new Faculty of Engineering was approved by the VUT Council on 16 September Building;New lecture theatres to seat 3000 students; 2010. A Teaching and Learning Centre and laboratories for both Engineering and the Faculty of Applied and Com- The Vaal University of Technology was awarded a tender puter Sciences; Disability Unit and African Languages by the Public Administration Leadership and Manage- Centre; Expansion of residential accommodation both ment Academy (PALAMA) to offer Post Graduate Certif- on the main campus in Vanderbijlpark (400-bed) and in icate in Executive Leadership programme to the senior Sebokeng (300-bed) at the Educity Campus; and managers at the National Government Departments. The development of a New Faculty of Education in Sebokeng. 2010 The National Department of Communications donated 2008 studio equipment valued at R2.4m to the VUT FM. The The Next Generation of Scholars Programme was devel- new VUT FM studios at the VUT Isak Steyl Stadium were oped and implemented as part of the University’s com- unveiled by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Irene mitment to develop research and build future Black Moutlana on 17 November 2010. VUT inaugurated its fi rst academics for the University and the nation. female Chancellor, Adv Faith Dikeledi Pansy Tlakula, and Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission 2009 of South Africa (IEC). VUT Management, under the leadership of Prof Irene Moutlana, the Vice-Chancellor & Principal, engaged in 2011 the process of crafting a new vision and mission to en- VUT became the fi rst UoT to host the National Footwear sure that VUT aligned itself to its new status as a University and Leather Cluster (NFLC) and signed a Memorandum of Technology. Through various debates and discussions, of Understanding in India with The Footwear Develop-
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ment Institute of India. The GW Block 3 500-seater audi- tion Centre; torium building was unveiled by Prof Hlengiwe Buhle • Collaborating with High Voltage Technology (Pty) Mkhize, the then Deputy Minister of Higher Education LTD to supply a novel anti-perch device to Eskom and Training at the Vanderbijlpark campus on 22 July over a three-year period; and 2011. • Establishing the regional Corporate Social Invest- ment Forum and the Agricultural Forum. VUT awarded Honorary Doctorates to the following • In addition, numerous entrepreneurs and com- recipients: Faculty of Human Sciences to Dr Hugh panies were supported in product development Masekela (South African music icon) and Faculty of Ap- in collaboration with the IDC and the Depart- plied and Computer Sciences to Dr Manfred Johannes, ment of Trade & Industry (DTI). (President of the South African Institute of Non-Destruc- • The state-of-the-art facility trains technicians from tive Testing and a long-term friend of the University’s de- disadvantaged communities in the fi elds partments of Physics and Non-Destructive Testing). of energy, electricity and maintenance of auto- mated systems. It is a true Access to Education 2012 Programme which VUT is wholeheartedly com- VUT launched the fi rst Science and Technology Park with mitted to. a regional focus; the Southern Gauteng Science and • VUT and IDC Signed MoU to launch the Ditlhare Technology Park situated in Sebokeng. The launch of traditional medicine project. the Science Park, as it is colloquially known, was offi cial- ly presided over by the Honourable Minister of Science The Vaal University of Technology, in collaboration and Technology, Ms Naledi Pandor. with the French Ministry of Education and Schneider Electric South Africa, launched a unique educa- The VUT Science and Technology Park, is one of three in tional facility called the French South African Schnei- South Africa that has membership to the International der Electric Education Centre (F’SASEC). In the same Science Park Association. In fulfi lling its strategic year, VUT signed a memorandum of understanding objectives, the Science and Technology Park created with De Beers Group and launched the Khula Week- the Technology Transfer and Innovation (TTI) unit which end School (KWS) which aims to assist Grade 10-12 is the planned bridge between the VUT, Industry, Com- learners obtain university passes at the Vanderbijlpark merce and the Community. The unit empowers VUT to campus. engage in partnership models in the Southern Gauteng region. Examples of these and associated projects are: Since 2012, Anglo American has been contributing R1-million to the Centre for Innovation and Entrepre- • Revision of Science Park Strategy informed by the neurship under Drs Biki Pitso and Johannes Lebusa to integrated development of the district and the train township and VUT start-ups and existing National Development Plan (NDP); businesses in entrepreneurship. • Expansion of the Sedichem Incubator into an Agricultural and Natural Products Platform; VUT as a University of Technology was the fi rst amongst • Funding of R34-million from the Industrial the UoT’s to institute a compulsory inaugural address Development Corporation (IDC) to establish a for new nominated and approved professors. The fol- Traditional Medicines Platform; lowing professors delivered their inaugural addresses, • The Short Learning Programme Unit established a namely: partnership with the Local Government Seta to promote training and development in the • Prof Ochieng Aoyi (Chemical Engineering and Municipal Sector; the Technology Politics); • Launching of the National Footwear and • Prof Angelo Nicolaides (Behavioural Ethics in Leatherwear Cluster and the Shoe and Innova- Modern Business);
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• Prof Bobby Eliazer Naidoo (Social and Technical clature as traditional universities namely; Bachelor’s, Ingenuity – A Solution to Waste Water); Master’s and Doctorates of Philosophy, thus giving our • Prof Boy Raymond Mabuza (Development of NDT students international recognition. in South Africa – Problems and vicissitudes of ap- plying new NDT research); The Public Administration Leadership and Management • Prof Thiri Padayachee (Microbial Enzymes and Academy’s (PALAMA) partnership with VUT came to their impact on the sustainable growth of an end after graduating 367 staff members in Post industrial Biotechnology); Graduate Certifi cate in Executive Leadership from 2009 • Prof Maurice Ndege (Transboundary Water to 2015. Management– Man’s Greatest Dilemma); • Prof Christiena Maria van der Bank (Boundaries of 2016 Freedom of the Press in South African Law); VUT was declared the best University in SA in Human Re- • Prof Ntokozo Mthembu (A philosophical ap- source Standards alignment by the SA Board for People proach to the concept and practice of Techno- Practices. This award was received by Dr Pierre André logical Innovation). Joubert, Head of Department: Human Resource Management. All the topics were closely aligned to the country’s na- tional and global needs. VUT hosted the second group of inaugural addresses for professors, namely: 2014 Evolution of the VUT Southern Gauteng Science and • Prof Collins Miruka (Scaling up the Safari Suit: Technology Park into a new business model for the Uni- imperatives of dress innovation in Kenya); versity. (a) VUT made its E-Skills Hubs in Southern Gauteng • Prof Roy Dhurup (Unravelling conundrums in and the Northern Cape fully operational. (b) The E-Skills corporate social responsibility from a sports Hubs focus on training in basic e-literacy for the marketing perspective); masses. (c) SASOL continues to invest in developments • Prof Christo Pienaar (Energy, Energy, Energy and of the VUT through the focused Entrepreneurship Pro- VUT); and gramme offered at the Science Park to service unem- • Prof Ezekiel Dikio (A determination for visibility ployed matriculants of the Vaal Triangle. This model was from the invisible: The emergence of carbon). focused on the skills development and artisanships. All the topics were closely aligned with the national and The fi rst Doctorate qualifi cations in Marketing were global needs. These also served as good marketing for awarded in the Faculty of Management Sciences. the VUT.
2015 The following Honorary Doctorates were conferred VUT hosted the fi rst-ever International Conference, the during the September Graduation Ceremonies: Entrepreneurial Education Conference in South Africa under the banner of the South African Technology Net- • The Honourable Minister Bomo Edith Edna work (SATN). VUT was the fi rst University to be nomi- Molewa, Minister of Environmental Affairs, nated by the Dr Bomo Edith Edna Molewa, Minister of received an Honorary Doctorate of Applied Environmental Affairs to establish pilot Electronic-Waste Sciences degree for her contribution to the fi eld or E-Waste Project for the region. as well as in the fi eld of Humanities in general; • Dr Tim Tebeila, business mogul and CEO of New qualifi cations were approved for the VUT as part Sekoko Resources, was awarded with an of enhancing the development of the University in ad- Honorary Doctorate in Business from the Faculty dressing Scarce and Critical Skills needs in the country. of Management Sciences for his contribution to All UoTs were afforded the right to use the same nomen- the fi eld of Business and Entrepreneurship;
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• Dr Imtiaz Ismail Sooliman, Founder, Director and Chairman of Gift of the Givers, received an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from the Faculty of Human Sciences in recognition of his outstanding contribution in the fi eld of Humanities. • Mr Jaywant B Irkhede received an Honorary Doctorate for his contribution to the fi eld of Arts and Design from the Faculty of Human Sciences. • Archbishop Billy Patric Ramokoka from the St John’s Apostolic Church of Prophecy, received a Special Award on behalf of Her Eminence, the late Mme Christina Makotudi Nku from the Faculty of Human Sciences. Ms Nku was awarded posthumously in the light of the valuable contributions she has made locally and across the borders of South Africa, for her outstanding and sustained contribution to community education.
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CHANCELLOR ( Vacant)
CHAIRPERSON OF VICE-CHANCELLOR AND COUNCIL PRINCIPAL Cllr S M Mofokeng : Prof I N Moutlana: BCom Hons (NWU), National DEd (Harvard University, USA); Diploma (VUT), NTC 4 MEd (Harvard University, USA); (Technisa) BEd (Unisa); BA UED (UNIN)
DEPUTY VICE- REGISTRAR CHANCELLOR : Dr T D Mokoena: ACADEMIC AND PhD (NWU), MCom, BComHons, RESEARCH BCom (Vista); PGD: Business Prof K P Dzvimbo: Administration (Wales); PGD in PhD (Wisconsin-Madison, USA); Management M. Ed (Ahmadu Bello Univer- (Corporate Governance) sity, Nigeria); Dip. Ed., B. A. (Monash); STD (Fourah Bay College-University of Sierra Leone)
Acting DEPUTY VICE- CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CHANCELLOR : Mr L Coetzee: GOVERNANCE AND MCom (UJ); CA (Z), AGA (SA); OPERATIONAL BCompt Hons (UNISA); TRANSFORMATION BCompt (UNISA); BEd (UZ) Dr R L Martin: PhD (UP); MBA (BSN); B Admin (UNISA); PG Dip Soc Dev, Plan & Mngt (Swansea, Wales); DPLR (UNISA, SBL); MAP (WITS B.S); Adv Lab Law (UNISA Tax & Bus Centre); DIP SOC WORK (UWC)
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EXECUTIVE DEAN : EXECUTIVE DEAN : HUMAN APPLIED AND COMPUTER SCIENCES SCIENCES Prof C M van der Bank: Prof B R Mabuza: LLD (PUCHE); LLM (Unisa); LLB PhD: Physics (Unisa); MSc: (Unisa); BProc (Unisa); Nuclear Physics (UN); BScHons: BA (UP) (Cum Laude) Physics (Unisa); BSc (UNIN), HDip.Ed (Wits)
EXECUTIVE DEAN : EXECUTIVE DEAN : ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES TECHNOLOGY Prof M Dhurup: Prof M M Ndege: PhD (PUCHE); M Com (Vista); PhD (NTU); MSc (UK);MBA BCom Hons (Unisa); BEd (UDW); (TUT); REng (K); MIE (K); BIE (B) UHDE (UDW); BCom (UDW)
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VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL Prof I N Moutlana
ongratulations on your momentous achievement. wrong. You will succeed in gaining the respect of your CYou are now well equipped to enter the gates of colleagues and more importantly, you will respect your- the world of work. As the Vice Chancellor and Principal self. Take to heart these important rules of engagement of the University, I am extremely proud of you. Your par- for your life hereafter: ents are proud of you, Your lecturers are proud of you. You now need to show society and your community ☐ Find your passion and nurture it; what you have to offer. It is your responsibility and duty to ☐ Believe in yourself; change the world and make it a better place for us all. ☐ Do not let others defi ne who you are; ☐ Dream big; Remember, graduation means that you have to lose your ☐ Take action and get in the game; old status of being disadvantaged because, through ☐ Be bold and courageous; and your qualifi cations, you have been thrown a life line – ☐ Never give up. use it to the best of your abilities. Perhaps the “poor” may still remain with you. As Hubert Humphrey states:
Graduations, like Universities, are an expression of hu- “…The soundest and most productive investment a man aspirations, a monument to faith in human possibili- nation can make is in the education of its people”. He ty. In acquiring new qualifi cations, these new successes goes on to say “I have never heard of a nation that went will make certain demands on you – you will be called bankrupt in investing in education. I’ve never heard of upon to help your communities in crafting and develop- a community that has become insolvent by investing in ing new visions, new ways of life for a future SA. You have education. However, I have heard of States and civili- a responsibility to demonstrate your ability, your compe- zations that have become doormat, obsolete, non-pro- tencies and your leadership in building a brighter and ductive and insolvent because they failed to take care stronger South African Nation. of their human resources by investing in education”.
Of all the values you may cherish and treasure, integrity Thank you. is the greatest. Thus if you consistently act with honesty, Professor IN Moutlana trust worthiness and set a good example, you won’t go
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Strategic Direction Core Activities How do we enhance teaching & learning, research & development, community engagement and key support processes and systems through effective internal capacity and productive partnerships?
Vision: To be a university that leads in innovative knowledge and quality Clients technology education. How do we VUT achieve our Mission: Culture Vision through Our mission is to produce How do we nurture an engagement with internal students and other employable graduates who culture key role players can make an impact capable of supporting in the in society by: innovation and teaching, learning, sustaining research, partnerships? development Adopting cutting edge technology and community and teaching methods. environment? Creating a scholarly environment conducive for knowledge creation, learning and innovation. Developing a Program Qualification Mix that meets the needs of society in Africa and beyond.
Financial Security How do we maximise our financial viability and sustainability to enable VUT to pursue its Vision in an increasingly competitive environment?
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The Academic Procession enters the Desmond Tutu Great Hall
The Vice-Chancellor and Principal Constitutes the Congregation
PRAYER AND WELCOME
ADDRESS FROM GUEST SPEAKER
PRESENTATION OF GRADUANDS Executive Dean : Faculty of Human Sciences
CHORAL ITEM Vaal University of Technology Choir
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO STUDENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Vice-Chancellor and Principal
NATIONAL ANTHEM
The Vice-Chancellor and Principal Dissolves the Congregation The Academic Procession leaves the hall, followed by Guests and Graduates
The congregation is requested to rise and remain standing when the academic procession enters and leaves the hall.
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Nkosi sikelel’ Afrika Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo, Yizwa imithandazo yethu, Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo.
Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso, O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho, O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso, Setjhaba sa South Afrika - South Afrika.
Uit die blou van onse hemel, Uit die diepte van ons see, Oor ons ewige gebergtes, Waar die kranse antwoord gee,
Sounds the call to come together, And united we shall stand,
Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land.
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In order to maintain the dignity of the ceremony, you are requested to take note of the following:
☐ The congregation is requested to rise and remain standing when the academic procession enters and leaves the hall. ☐ Do not move around during the ceremony in order to take photographs. ☐ Please refrain from unacceptable actions such as whistling. ☐ Please switch off your cellphone. ☐ We strive to conduct the ceremonies in a dignifi ed manner. Please do not leave the hall before the graduation proceedings have been concluded. ☐ Qualifi cations of candidates who are unable to attend the graduation ceremony will be conferred in absentia.
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FACULTY OF APPLIED AND COMPUTER SCIENCES
Faculty Colour: Buttercup Yellow FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Faculty Colour: Beetle Green FACULTY OF HUMAN SCIENCES
Faculty Colour: Union Jack Red FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Faculty Colour: Adonis Blue
Certifi cate - Black gown with a black mortarboard. National Diploma - Black gown with hood in faculty colour, with a black mortarboard.
National higher Diploma - Black gown with hood in faculty colour and a white stripe in the inner back line, with a black mortarboard.
Post Graduate Diploma in Higher - Black gown with hood in faculty colour with white ribbon on neckline, Education trimmed with turquoise ribbon in center neckline, with a black mortarboard.
Baccalaureus Technologiae Degree - Steward blue gown and Oxford style hood with faculty colour circumference band along the cowl, with a steward blue mortarboard.
Magister Technologiae Degree - Steward blue gown and Oxford style hood with faculty colour circumference band and white stripe along the cowl, with a steward blue mortarboard.
Doctor Technologiae Degree - Long pointed sleeve gown Cambridge style in Union Jack Red – sleeves caught up with gold cord and button, with steward facings and a full Oxford style hood made and lined in faculty colour, edged with 80mm steward blue band, and a red Pretoria style hat in Union Jack red with gold tassel. CUM LAUDE (with honours) This is awarded to a candidate who: Passes all the subjects of the qualifi cation at the fi rst attempt; Obtains an average of 75% and higher in all the subjects of the qualifi cation, including the fi nal-level subjects. Cum Laude achievers are marked with *
MAGNA CUM LAUDE (with highest honours) It is the highest academic award given to a postgraduate candidate who: Obtains an average of 85% and higher. Magna Cum Laude achievers are marked with **
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Diploma : Ecotourism Management (M+3)
CUM LAUDE* MALEDU Onthatile Christinah*
CHABEDI Portia MSIMANGO Dario KGOHLOANE Tebogo Samuel NGIDI Khanyisile Mbali Nicolet MAHLALA Lebohang Portia TAMBANI Sedzani MAHLOMOJA Sibusiso THUSI Tshiamo Thelma MAKHUVELE Masana Laura
National Diploma : Fashion (M+3)
CUM LAUDE* DA LA PORTE Michalene Ellouise*
HELU Noxolo NGCOBO Patricia Mmamokgadi Jossy MAHLAMBI Mbali Pertunia RALEPHENYA Motlalepule Motlanalo MAKOLA Nelly SHOKANE Moipone Yvonne MAPHOLOGELA Keamogetswe Vernetia SONO Wenziwe Faith
National Diploma : Fine Art (M+3)
KHOZA Abel Jabulani SEFOTLHELO Gomolemo Nametsegang MAHLALELA Manqoba Menzi SIBANYONI Gugu Elizabeth MHANGWANA Teddy SUKATI Zodwa Zama
National Diploma : Graphic Design (M+3)
BENGU Mboweni Lehlohonolo MOLOKWE Kabelo Sean CANALE Karen MONGWE Mary Nkhensani DU PLESSIS Werner MOSWATLHE Tsholofelo Moleboheng JANSEN VAN VUUREN Wilhelmina Johanna NDLEBI Ramonotsi Nelson KEMBE Yalukasu Oscar NDLOVU Sizolwenkosi Mordecai KHUNOU Oarabile NGOMANE Mbongeni Chris KHUPE Eric NTHUTANG Mojalefa Mckenzie Jnr LODI Prisca Arinao RAMPETE George Obakeng MADIBANA Selaelo Joseph REKHOTSO Busisiwe Sade MAGULA Samkelo SEKHOSANA Aaron Forere MOELETSI Lesego Simon THELETSANE Thabang MOJEWA Chris Sephiwe TSHUMA Themba Christopher
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National Diploma: Hospitality Management (M+3)
CUM LAUDE* GULE Melusi Mndeni* MOLOI Lerato Rose* HADZEBE Nonthando Prudence* NKWANYANA Tenele Mnotfo* KHUMALO Nompumelelo* TSABEDZE Colile Lindiwe* KUNENE Sebenzile Angel*
BUTELEZI Mandi Jeaneth MOEKO Keneuoe Leah CHAUKE Ntsako Wistos MOFOKENG Lerato DLALI Dipuo Charmaine MOHLALA Lerox DLAMINI Thulazi Tiny MSIMANGA Noxolo Iphonior HLONGWANE Tomorrow MUNYANGANE Mulalo KHORORO Malehlohonolo Rigenah NEKHUMBE Mulalo Judith MABUNDA Vutlhari Marciah NGODUKA Sinovuyo Yandani MALAPANE Shado NHLAPO Nokuthula Tryphina MASHELE Thato Motlalepula NHLENGETHWA Aphelele Andile MATEKANE Thokzile Daphney NTOMO Tholeka Veronica MATHE Thembani Matshidiso Faith PABE Motsei MATSEPE Promise Leshabane PETER Mbulelo Moses MAVUSO Siphelele Takhona PUDUMO Sylvia Mpho MAZIBUKO Thandiwe Christine TAU Moleboheng Confidence MEVANA Lubabalo TSOTETSI Lucia Moleboheng MIYA Mbalénhle
National Diploma : Photography (M+3)
HLONGWANA Dimakatso Jeanette MONAGENG Keamogetswe KGATJE Bakang Mogomotsi MOTAUNG Keneilwe KHOSA Intwanano Centiette MOYAHA Nteboheng Welmah MASHIGO Palesa NGEMNTU Innocentia Zegugu MOABI Nnini Agnes
National Diploma : Public Relations (M+3)
AMPIM ELONGA Jose MATSAUNG David APHANE Kamogelo Sebolelo MAZOBOTSHWANA Alex Olwethu ARIWODO Success Amarachi MENTOOR Suzan Colleen HOLDER Mariska Domenick MOFOKENG Madika JOJA Nolwazi MOHAPI Sedikwe Sophonia KHOAELE Moeketsi MOKGOBI Dineo Engel KINANE Prince Dornubari MOKOENA Dipuo Lisbeth MABELANE Mmathapelo Sannie MOKONE Mando Cavryl MABUNDA Masana Romancia MORADEYO Abayomi Adeyinka MABUNDA Ntsako MOTSITSI Patrick MADZWUHE Tendani MULAMBO Sibusiso Leo MAFATE Cornelius Thabang NGOBENI Rishaka Marvellous MAGWAZA Lungelo Thando Sithembiso NTHAKO Mofapo Ben MAHLANGU Prudence OLAMU Otundu Nana MAKHAVHU Thendo Issaih PHEMELO Kealeboga Mable MAKOE Kagiso SEKONYELA Makgala MAKWELE Sarah Dilahlwane SHONGWE Dumakudane Princess MALULEKE Ida Mathapelo Mmamma THUSI Sipho Shephard MASHEGO Ayanda Tshiamo TSOTSOTSO Yvonne Babazile MASOEU Tshepiso Johanna VILAKAZI Sthembiso Nicholus MATHULOE Keamokgetswe WELCOME Bonganjalo Mbuso MATLOGA Shoba Rachel
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National Diploma : Tourism Management (M+3)
CUM LAUDE* KGASI Ruth Nqobile* MCHUNU Nonhlanhla Memory* MADITSI Tshwarelo Charlotte* MNGXITAMA Kuhle* MAMUREMI Tshiphiwa*
BUHLUNGU Sivuyile Anton MOLEFE Cola Lisa CHAUKE Nhlamulo Gift MOLEFE Pule Zacaria DIAS Violante Lazaro Viera MOLOI Mathapelo Grace DLAMINI Ziphathele Teddy MOLOKWANE Kabelo DZVARAI Amen Naison NAMENG Goratileona Letlotlo HLANZE Lindokuhle Takhona NKOE Lebohang Dintle KAMZEMBE Asanda Anelita RAMALOKO Silaelo Mahlatse MABASO Buyisiwe Eulolia SEMONO Molatelo Nolias MADONSELA Noxolo Penellope SILINDA Thandazile MAFIYO Tshepiso Promise SILUMA Mbali Carol MALULEKE Ntshembo SIMELANE Senzo Henry MARHASHA Baxolise SITHOLE Nomkhosi MATOWANE Dimakatso Magret TOM Zokwanda MAVUSO Delsile Nomsimilo TSHABEDZE Nonduduzo Felicia MBELU MUKENDI Nancy TSHEHLA Refilwe Mahlodi MBEWE Gugulethu Jeanelta VILAKATI Maqhawe Washington MHONE Kaya Wylumba VUTHELA Portia Ntaoleng MNISI Tengetile Amanda ZONDO Bongani MODISE Phindile Catherine
Baccalaureus Technologiae : Fine Art (M+4)
CUM LAUDE* MALEBO Letsile Souza* MOLEKO Lerato Victoria* MANTSWE Lettah Thapelo* TUMEDI Kutlo* MOKHUHLANI Obed Robert*
BOITUMELO Montleemang KGOJANE Ntesang HLATSHWAYO Nokuthula Anne MAIGWA Unami HOLENI Tlangelani Vhuyeya PALAMELO Boitshwarelo KEBONYEKGOSI Gofaone
Baccalaureus Technologiae : Food & Beverage Management (M+4)
MATHABELA Selloane Georgia
Baccalaureus Technologiae : Graphic Design (M+4)
BAGWASI Kealeboga SUPING Selebogo MOENG Galaletsang TURNER Wesley Vincent NKOLANE Realeboga
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Baccalaureus Technologiae : Multi Media (M+4)
LOKOSHA Kunga Juresse
Baccalaureus Technologiae : Photography (M+4)
CUM LAUDE* EBERSÖHN Adéle*
MARX Esmerelda MUDONGO Nicholas
Baccalaureus Technologiae : Public Relations (M+4)
CUM LAUDE* ANDRÉ Josefa* APHANE Kgomotso Rosina Mologadi*
BATUBENGE Mushiya MODISE Kedibone Sharon LEGODI Eva Matlala MOFOKENG Maseapehi LEKOPA Relebohile Eustacia MOYANE Thandekile Pretty LENGOABALA Tebello Given PAKANE Mosa Eunice MALAKOANE Mosidi Germina TJIE Resoketswe MAPHISA Precious Puleng Ntombizonke TSIE Matshidiso MBATHA Nhlanhla Eugene ZONDI Nontobeko Zakhona
Baccalaureus Technologiae : Tourism Management (M+4)
CUM LAUDE* BALENI Thembekile* MALIBA Sibonangaye Sipho* CILLIERS Charmaine Danielle* MATSEBULA Nompumelelo Thabile* DLAMINI Makhosazana Tenkhosi* MAVUSO Hlob'sile Siphesihle* DLAMINI Nhlanhla Kenny* NHLABATSI Thabile Gcinile* MAHLALELA Bongiwe Twilight* THWALA Nosipho Hope*
BHEMBHE Bagcinile Gugu NDLELA Mangaliso Wonderboy CHAKA Rethabile Joyce RAKOMA Tsholofelo Elizabeth DLAMINI Ayanda Temphini RAPOO Gomolemo GWEBU Langelihle SANGWENI Xoliswa MASHABA Mbongeni Maqhawe SIKHOSANA Gugu Patience MATSHANE Onalenna SITHOLE Gcinile Precious MAVUSO Lungelo Bonginkosi THEKO Hitekani Kgomotso MKHONTO George Ziphelele TURNER Charles William MOROKE Mokhele Israel ZWANE Ntethelelo Mangethe MORUNTSE Anna Nomoya
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Magister Technologiae : Fine Art (M+5)
THIBUDI Matshepo Priscilla DISSERTATION: Commemorative portraiture: the artistic representation of black women from the Vaal Region in key positions
Supervisor: Dr J Peters Co-Supervisor: Ms L du Preez
Magister Technologiae : Public Relations Management (M+5)
KUNENE Sibongile Innocentia DISSERTATION: Determining the contribution of online corporate communications to brand reputation among Generation Y consumers in the Vaal Region
Supervisor: Ms A Munyawiri Co-Supervisor: Mr LM Maleho
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Vice-Chancellor’s Awards
These awards are given to students who obtained the highest average in their Faculty for the National Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma, Baccalaureus Technologiae and Magister Technologiae.
FACULTY OF HUMAN SCIENCES
MCHUNU Nonhlanhla Memory N D : Tourism Management CILLIERS Charmaine Danielle B Tech : Tourism Management
Council’s Award House of Roleen Floating Trophy Overall Best Student
This award is given to the student with the highest average on a completed qualification in the University for the year.
1990 LESTER K APPLIED SCIENCES 1991 BOUCHER A D MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 1992 VILJOEN L APPLIED SCIENCES 1993 SMIT A APPLIED SCIENCES 1994 MEYER J C APPLIED SCIENCES 1995 DU PREEZ L ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1996 HATTINGH A APPLIED SCIENCES 1997 THEUNISSEN W H ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1998 TERBLANCHE R ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1999 TERBLANCHE R ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2000 BLIGNAUT I BUSINESS SCIENCES 2001 STRYDOM P J ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2002 FOURIE D P CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2003 O’GRADY C B COMMERCIAL ADMINISTRATION 2004 MARAIS C LABOUR RELATIONS MANAGEMENT 2005 BRITS K COST & MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 2006 DU TOIT J P ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2007 DE BEER M C ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2008 OLIVIER I HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 2009 NIENABER S ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2010 VAN DER WALT P A ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2011 YANG J U N PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT 2012 MOKOTI K PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT 2013 MOLEKOA W POLICING 2014 KNOETZE R J ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2015 LESAOANA M CHEMISTRY 2016 ???????????????
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Diploma : Labour Law (M+3)
CUM LAUDE* DLAMINI Gugulethu Phwinhlanhla* MBULI Sibongile* MAKOELE Debra Mosenyehi*
GALAWE Lwando MOLLO Tshepo KHUPANE Murunwa Rosalia Motlhagodi MOLOI Palesa Anna MABELA Onkarabetse MUSHOMA Shudufhadzo MADOLO Zipho MVUME Wonga MAHLALELA Sakhile Valley NGXITO Khanyisile Queen MALULEKE Nhlamulo Innocent RADZILANI Azwihangwisi MASINA Nqobile SHIBULANE Shiluba MATENTJIE Lundokuhle Karabo THEKISO Obakeng Wilson MATHEBULA Gareth TLAKA Lefa Mashego MEKO Nthabiseng TLHARIPE Tsholofelo MOHLALA Lindelwa Bridget TSOEUTE Mpoetse Millicent MOKHOMO Letsema Samuel TSOTETSI Zinhle MOLAPO Makonyane Victoria
Diploma : Legal Assistance (M+3)
BUTHELEZI Lungile Sphesihle MKANGALA Nonhlanhla CHAKA Modisane Jors MKHWANAZI Mdeni Johannes CONJWA Moleboheng Confidence MPHAGA Motseki Jack John DUBE Raphael Thamsanqa NGOMANE Sunday Bonginkosi LUBISI Muhle Precious NGWATO Keletso Claudette MAHLOBO Nora RAMATSITSI Vhuthuhawe MALANGE Lebogang THAMAE Salamina Modiehi MBHONZHE Thalukanyo Rodah THIBELO Tshegofatso MDAU Sbusiso Daniel VOORBY Lehlogonolo Patience Martha
National Diploma : Policing (M+3)
CUM LAUDE* MALUBEKE Mahlatse* MPHAPHULI Vhuawelo* MALUKA Sphiwe* RIKHOTSO Mishack Pfumelani* MARUBELELA Florah Phindiwe*
CHAUKE Manuel Russel MODIBA Michael DHLADHLA Mduduzi Lucias MOLLO Mmadibaga Charlotte FANTISI Lerato Mpho MOTSAPI Kennedy Moeketsi FASEKA Talenta MOTSUMI Lerato HLONGWANE Lungile Portia MUKWEVHO Tervin KUBEKA Nhlanhla NDOU Vhahangwele MACHILI Machili NETSHIVHODZA Lufuno MAKAPELA Sithembile Buhle NKAMBULE Xolile Yvette MALATJI Motla Charity NKANYAMANE Peter MALEKE Peter Simon NTEBEJANE Mpho Lillian MALLANE Lefa Edward NTULI Mandla MALULEKE Mbhoni Marvin NYOKANA Phumza Mozibele MASHALE Hlamulani Percy PARKIES Nontsizi Patience MASINGE Gail Shalati RADEBE Thato Barbara MASUVHEKELE Ntsako Happy SIKHOSANA Sabelo Gladstone MAWELA Given THAELE Kopo Lehlohonolo Edward MBELE Mafelleng Christinah ZONDANI Mziwabantu Steven MMAKGAHA Thabiso Thomas
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National Diploma : Safety Management (M+3)
CUM LAUDE* LAMBI Fedrick Nayui* MOLAMO Maleme Kate* LEIPA Nkhala Eolet* MOTSAU Tholwana Bophelo* MOKGALO Dineo Grevince* VUMA Gladness Tintswalo*
AFRIKA Tuduetso Bontle MOKGWABONE Tebogo Ernest CHABANE Palesa Cynthia MOKONE Musa CHAUKE TShepo Prince MOLAPO Jabulani Francis CHILWANE Mpumelelo Esther MOLAPO Mogale Lionel DLAMINI Xolile Portia MONYEBODI Dalama Fancy DU PLOOY Marius MOOPELWA Moeketsi Simon HLAISE Hlamalani MOPELI Tebello Getrude KHOASE Liau MOREMOGOLO Ephelia Mankopane KHOZA Phionadora Claudia MOSIA Joel Lehlohonolo KHULU Patricia Zandile MOTAUNG Mpho Theodorah KHUMALO Nkosinathi Emmanuel MOTHEO Selloane Mirriam KHUZWAYO Samukelisiwe Thembelihle MOTLADILE Masilo Kingsly KOBELA Dieketseng Martha MOTLOUNG Maria Mantwa KOTELO Nthontho Patricia MOTSHWAEDI Katleho Perseverence KUBHEKA Simon Themba MPINGA Nombulelo Eunice LENOGE Hilda Octavia MPONGOLWANA Nosizo LERUTLA Temogo Desry MSIMANGO Siphamandla Patrick MABUNDA Achievement Matsalwa MSIMANGO Verah Nozipho MAGAGULA Nontobeko Valentine MTIMKULU Rachel Seipati MAGILEDZHI Mafanedza Portia MUDAU Ntanganedzeni MAGORO Pule MUNISI Xolani Veli MAKHADO Mashudu NDLOVU Lindiwe MAKO Maphori Mary NDOU Mashudu MALINDI Folathela Jeffrey NETSHISUMBEWA Rialivhuwa Nancy MALISE Ndiyafhi NGIDI Muzi Sydney MALUKA Sibongile Reginah NGOBENI Jeremiah Lawrence MALULEKE Ntshovelo Invest NGOEPE Malathlela Patson MALULEKE Sarah NKAMBULE David Soko MAMUREMI Sydney Tshilidzi NYOKONG Israel Tlhaole MANYELA Christopher Luvo OLABA Msimelelo Christoffer MAPHETHEGAZI Elvis Mathe PEARCE Deanen Cosgrave MASWANGANYE Leader Onward PHALAKATSHELA Kelebogile Lesiba William MATHEBULA Yingisani PHASHA Khutjo Lekgala MATHULOE Kearabetswe Elizabeth PHOGOLE Mmakopi Kgaogelo MATLAPENG William Moeketsi PHOSHOKO Mokoena Jerminah MATSOSO Katleho Ivan RABENG Odirile Ronald MDAKA Sabelo Joseph RADEBE Themba Stephen MMOTSA Rampou Molobelwa George RAMAPATLA Lenslord Ramakgabo MNISI Duncan Kenny RAMONO Buyisile Anna MNISI Mishack RAMUSHWANA Carol Masindi MOCUMI Didimalang Chrysanthemum SEABI Maria Nhloi MODIKA Adlate SEBAKOA Phutheho Vincent MODISE Morena Hussein SEBOLA Yvette Mtwanano MOFOKENG Sephoko Connie SEKUBA Sello Frans MOGALE Ofentse Cleopatra SERWALO Lisbeth MOHAKA TSholwane Samora SESHOKA Dineo Dorothy MOHLAMME Mathapelo Priscilla SEYA Ntombeko Christopher MOJELA Marupene Nandi SHIRINDI Nkateko Blessing
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National Diploma : Safety Management (continued) (M+3)
SHIVURI Talenta Comfort TJIE Mabushi Goodwill SIBAMBA Zethu Ayanda TSOLO Puleng Vennesa Josephine STANDER Petrus Jacobus TSOTETSI Rowica Motshabi TAETSANE Josephine Mamokena YAWA Vuyisani THETHI Nonzekelo Maudrina ZIQUBU Sifiso Sigcino THWALA Xolani Sizwe ZONDO Jessie Fikile
Advanced Diploma in Safety Management (M+4)
DLAMINI Tshedi Innocentia MOTSITSI Lebohang Marvin MALULEKE Winners NDZELU Zamikhaya Wilfred MATHEBULA Siyanda Wellbeloved NKWINIKA Tiyani MBATHA Ntswaki Joyce OOSTHUIZEN Ruan MEKGWE Ofentse Petrus SIMELANE Mantetekeng Alice MOHALE Tshepang Bereng David SMILE Esther MOKGATLA Selloane Mathibatsane TSIU Mokgele Gilbert MOKUOA Ronald TSUBELE Thabiso Lucas MOSEBI Ntswaki Blantinah
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he role of the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Offering a range of programmes and services to add TAlumni Relations offi ce exists purely to manage the value to the lives of Alumni relationships between the VUT and all its former students To stimulate the culture of networking and interaction; who have acquired any form of qualifi cation(s) through strengthening bonds and refi ning a lifelong relationship this institution. VUT like any other higher education institu- with the university tion is committed to enhancing its relationship with its for- mer students through formal and informal programmes Thank you for choosing VUT. Now that you have gradu- that are mutually benefi cial in nature. ated, you have joined thousands of VUT graduates and you have a variety of interest groups and networking As per the VUT statutes, Convocation serves as the Um- chapters regionally, provincially, nationally and interna- brella body to the alumni association, full-time perma- tionally. nent staff and related stakeholders. Vaal University of Technology’s degree holders (Alumni) are automatical- ly Convocants and thus can take part in the election CONTACTS: of the University Council and the Alumni Association through various chapters. Peter Masombuka Alumni Relations Corporate Affairs Both offi ces (Alumni Relations and Convocation) exists Telephone +27 (0)16 950 9973 purely for the purpose of reconnecting all former stu- Fax +27 (0)16 950 9767 dents who went through the system be it the College Mobile phone +27 (0)73 196 3931 [email protected] for Technical Advancement, Vaal Triangle Technikon www.vut.ac.za or Vaal University of Technology. These offi ces invite all former students to share their success stories, challenges Ntaoleng Nteo they face and to make inputs on the current develop- Relations Administrator ment and commitment to the university in its endeavors Convocation Telephone +27 (0) 16 950 7573 to make sustainable impact in the immediate communi- [email protected] ty and the broader society through the Alumni Associa- www.vut.ac.za tion and Convocation’s vision and mission, namely: Comfort Madalane Alumni Relations VISION Corporate Affairs To be a fi nancially sustainable unit that focuses on the Telephone +27 (0)16 950 9591 needs of its Alumni and stakeholders Fax +27 (0)16 950 9767 Mobile phone +27 (0)71 670 6949
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Dear Prospective Post Graduate Student, • Study skills/time management • exam preparation The Vaal University of Technology Postgraduate Award, • exam and test anxiety makes funds available to support Masters and Doctoral • Personal Finance candidates for the 2017 academic year, through a com- petitive selection process. Prospective students and External Clients can liaise with our department to enable them to make appropriate The funds are available to support students pursuing subject (Grade 9) and career (Grade 11/12) choice as part-time as well as full-time Masters or Doctoral studies well as graduate career development decisions. at VUT. Procedure to follow to access our services: The amount of up to R20-000 is available for a maximum of 3 years depending on the choice of an application. • Phone (016) 950-9244 or visit us at P021 • An initial interview will be arranged, after Please note that these awards are strictly based on merit which a payment (R600.00) must be made to and are also subject to student annual progress report cashiers situated at AW-Building and and performance. deposited into cost code 4220/5460. The receipt must be forwarded to Student Counselling and For more information on the VUT award please visit www. Support Services. vut-research.ac.za or visit the Higher Degrees Offi ce at • A booking for psychometric testing will be Block D013, Vanderbijlpark Campus. Tel: +27(0)16 950 confi rmed as soon as the proof of payment 9536/7586 is received • The payment includes the feedback session Student Counselling and Support Career Services that will be scheduled after the psychometric testing to discuss the results. Student Counselling and Support Services is committed to offering career support, career counselling and guid- Career Assessments and Career Guidance Services are ance. Therapeutic counselling and support, spiritual/ offered to Grade 9-12 Learners as well as those who have pastoral guidance is also available. graduated and are looking to develop in their career.
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