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ISSN 2076-7021
FET College Times
Volume 35
December 2013 The Official Quarterly DHET VCET College Newsletter and Journal
FET Colleges Partner
for Progress
IN THIS ISSUE:
FET colleges partner Cover Story
FET Colleges partner
with the Big Guns! for progress. See
pages 8 - 14
Editorial Team
I t is the end of the academic year,
a time of reflection and hopefully
some celebration! Certainly in terms
awards among the industry greats.
Community service and Green issues
feature prominently.
From the Ministry
Editor: Keith Loynes Page 3
of FET colleges becoming increasingly
Rotating Assistant-Editors:
strategic in both their planning and In Movers and Shakers read about Cutting Edge News
Ivan Swart, Nolene de Costa, their operations (see the speech of students and staff achieving in
Heinrich Robertson, Marion the Director General), readers will international arenas. We hold over the Page 3 - 4
de Vries find ample evidence of linkages with Intellectual Debate and use the space
Language Editor: big-league industry players. The to focus on Policy and Operational Movers and Shakers
Dr Peter Merrington Campus Matters items feature them in Shifts. Apart from Further- and Higher
Design & Printing: succession: Association of Accounting Education discourse, we update readers Page 6 - 7
Blue Dot Ink Technicians, ABSA, Woolworths, on the Function Shift and close with a
Copyright: DHET, Private Bag Transnet, Mercedes Benz, the Motor special focus on Artisan Development. Campus Matters
Industry, HiSense, SETA collaboration,
X174, Pretoria, 0001 Page 8 - 21
and business and industry in general. The FET College Times parting gift for
South Africa, December 2013 We see how colleges are also playing you as you prepare for the summer
their role in developing responsible holiday season is a Bumper Edition Policy & Operational Shifts
Public FET Colleges Website young citizens. Breaking with practice, of FET College Times. This has been
we note increasing numbers of made possible by the loyal support of Page 22 - 31
www.fetcolleges.co.za
females participating in previously advertisers as well as our contributor
male-dominated trades and celebrate colleges. Make sure to take FET College College Contact Details
Cover Photograph
the first FET College- qualified female Times with you and read it from cover to
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FET Colleges Partner for Progress: boilermaker. Speaking of ‘big-league’, cover. It is guaranteed to add something
Students welcome the partnership see how a college collects marketing very special to your holiday experience!
with ABSA. Photograph Supplied by
False Bay College. FROM THE MINISTER
Waiver
The views and opinions of
contributors do not necessarily
A s we reflect back over the last
four years of the existence of the
Department of Higher Education and
and for the country.
The SETAs have started the process
reflect those of DHET. Training, it is gratifying to see that South of opening offices in FET colleges,
FET College Times and the DHET Africa’s post-school system has grown providing resources for occupationally
accept no liability with regard to in size, cohesion and effectiveness. directed programmes and working to
authorship and content of articles The growth in the number of students ensure work placements for all students.
and photographs and present these and the improvement of the quality of In its striving to ensure efficient financial Dr Blade Nzimande
as the bona fide contributions of learning at FET colleges is our highest and human resources management, the
correspondents. priority. Department has appointed chartered innovative approaches through training
accountants as Chief Financial Officers that are benchmarked against global
Contributors This entire post-school sector is still in virtually all colleges. Twenty Human standards, partnerships between
reeling from the legacy of apartheid, Resource Management generalists colleges, universities and employers as
Lynette Christians, Melvin Atherton, but we have fought back and there are have been appointed to support well as capacity building for lecturers
Jandre Bakker, Samantha Griffiths, many achievements to make us proud. clusters of colleges. I am now in the and support services staff in the sector.
Tamlyn Speelman, Tracey-Lee For example, a new university funding process of finalising the appointment I am enthused by the recognition of all
Daniels, Yuven Gounden and formula has been developed and is about of new councils for all colleges. As stakeholders that through TVET, the
Nkolola Halwindi, Gerda Venter; to be published for public comment. The DHET, we expect college councils and complex challenges of social inequality,
René Bonzet, Kirstie Philips, National Student Financial Aid Scheme managements to work closely with all skills development and economic growth
Sharon Grobbelaar, Elmine (NSFAS) has expanded exponentially, staff and students in ensuring efficiency can be resolved.
Baumann, Ivan Swart, Heinrich providing for students in both colleges and accountability.
Robertson, Dan Nkosi, Chris Brink, and universities, including free education We are determined that our students
Aasief Gaffoor, Cheslynn Johnson, for FET college students from poor Over the past four years, we have should have a brighter future. To assist
Rizqah Dollie, Own Correspondent, families. Infrastructure in both colleges made remarkable strides with regard them in developing leadership skills
Tina Little, Jacqui Layman, Signoria and universities is growing. We have to FET enrolments which have almost and functioning as active citizens in a
Koli, Johanna Coetzee, Cherie prioritised infrastructure development doubled to 667 000 students. Our plan democratic country, the DHET supported
Prinsloo, Lelani Louw, Themba in the historically disadvantaged is to increase this figure to 4 million by the launch in September 2013 of a new
Msipha, Adrienne Bird institutions, including the provision of 2030, emphasising the key role that the national student movement, the South
decent student residences. This will colleges are expected to play. We are African Further Education and Training
Send contributions to: create an enabling environment for our currently building twelve new FET college Students’ Association (SAFETSA).
Webmail: www.fetcolleges.co.za FET students to study effectively. campuses and a number of new skills
College Times/Send Your Article centres across the country. Let me take this opportunity to wish the
Advertising & Editorial matters: The White Paper on post-school education staff, students and all stakeholders in the
loynes.k@dhet.gov.za is ready for tabling. It emphasises the Teaching and Learning remain the post-school sector a very merry festive
Fax: 012 312 7587 crucial role of Technical and Vocational foundation for the existence of FET season and a prosperous new year.
Telephone: 012 312 5580 Education and Training (TVET) and sets colleges. The DHET has embarked on Let us start 2014 with the same vigour
Closing Date: Monday, out strategies for transforming it further, multi-pronged interventions aimed at and eagerness we exhibited in 2013 as
27 January 2014 defining TVET’s place in the post-school entrenching the principle of ‘access we continue to build a strong, effective
Supported by subscribing FET system and ensuring that it becomes a with success’ in the system. This edition and coherent post-school education and
Colleges and advertisers path to a brighter future for its students of the FET College Times showcases training system.
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FET COLLEGE TIMES December 2013
FROM THE MINISTRY
Minister launches the South
African Further Education
and Training Students’ Association
Team that was convened in February South Africa. The following national them for their willingness to serve the
2013. office bearers were elected: South African Further Education and
Training sector in this manner. This
At a gathering of the fifty FET college President NEC has been charged with, among
Student Representative Council Mr Mohale Ramosunya of Central other things, the immediate finalisation
members and student support services Johannesburg FET College of the Association’s Constitution, Code
managers in February 2013, the Minister of Conduct and Financial Policy, all of
of Higher Education and Training, Dr
Deputy President which were presented at provincial task
Blade Nzimande, highlighted the need Mr Yonke Twani of Buffalo City FET team meetings in the run-up to the
for the urgent formation of a national College conference and subsequently adopted
student association. in draft form at the conference before
Chairperson elections.
This, he noted, was required, given Mr Thabo Mashitisho of Capricorn FET
the fragmented, unorganised student College The DHET expresses its gratitude to the
body, and the often unrecognised voice Education and Training Development
Dr Blade Nzimande
of students in FET colleges compared
Secretary-General Practitioners Sector Education and
F ET college students gathered on 11
October for the historical launch of
the South African Further Education
to their counterparts in the Higher
Education sector.
Mr Banele Mwali of Sedibeng FET
College
Training Authority, without whose
generosity the event would not have
been possible. The Minister wishes
and Training Students’ Association in To this end, between February and
Deputy Secretary - General to express his willingness to work
Durban. Students at Further Education October 2013, the elected nine Ms Morongwa Ntswane of Mopani FET together with this body during our
and Training colleges will be represented members of the National Task Team College long road towards the transformation
by this new student association. worked together nationally and within of FET colleges into becoming quality
their respective provinces to advocate
Treasurer institutions of choice. We also call upon
Charged with the mandate of for the establishment of SAFETSA. Mr Kabelo Mokwena of Northern Cape all other stakeholders in the FET sector
championing the interests of FET Urban FET College to work together with SAFETSA as the
college students, the South African The Minister of Higher Education and voice of FET college students. We hope
Further Education and Training Training congratulates the democratic Twelve additional members were elected SAFETSA will take its responsibilities
Student Association (SAFETSA) is an election of a new leadership of to support the National Executive seriously to ensure that we all build
independent student association whose SAFETSA, a process ably and Committee. The Minister would like to a stable, functional and quality FET
establishment was facilitated by a transparently conducted by the take this opportunity to congratulate college sector that is able to respond to
democratically elected National Task Independent Electoral Commission of them on their appointment and salutes the skills needs in our country.
CUTTING EDGE NEWS
Students participate in activities that promote Responsible Citizenship
help?’ ‘Why do you think it is important their project could have on the country
Editor’s Note: Lynnette Christians is a Lecturer in National Certificate to support people and organisations if more people were prepared to assist
Vocational Fundamentals: Life Orientation, at the College of Cape Town. like this?’ ‘Who did you assist?’ ‘Who others in need.
benefitted from your involvement in this
LYNNETTE CHRISTIANS them volunteered to look after a sick project?’ ‘How did you feel while helping During the presentation and the
person, do the washing and ironing to assist this person at home or in the showcasing of their projects, students
T he Learning Outcomes of the
topic on Citizenship are aimed at
students developing a good sense of
or gardening, or help at a day care
centre. Others explored their love of
the arts and assisted at the Joseph
organisation?’ ‘How do you think they
felt?’ ‘On what days were you there?’
were assessed on their positive attitude
and passion, their demonstration of
interactive and responsible behaviour in
citizenship, teamwork and leadership Stone Auditorium on the doorstep of They were also asked what they would their involvement, and the time devoted
skills. Ultimately Citizenship aims the Athlone Campus. There are many improve on the next time that they may to this. Credibility and honesty were
at promoting an understanding and areas of need in peoples’ lives and be involved in such a project. Students aspects of the assessment, and they
personal experience of South African the students had to work out a way typed their reports (applying their ICT also had to demonstrate how serious
Human Rights in action and, in turn, to volunteer their services, talents, skills) on how well they worked on they were about their projects.
what each related responsibility means time and resources. Their efforts were their own or as a team while involved
for them in the ‘Bill of Responsibilities’. assessed and the marks they received in this project. They needed to give The feedback received from the
contributed to their year mark. examples of how and where they hoped students was mixed, but mostly
Students were directed to look to practice the values they had learned positive. One of the motor mechanics in
for opportunities of personal civic Pertinent questions were posed such during this experience, in their daily training assisted his father in building
responsibility within their immediate as ‘what did you do to help the people lives. And, most significantly, students kitchen cupboards at their home, and
families and communities. Some of you chose to assist or volunteer to commented on what sort of impact this is just the beginning…
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FET COLLEGE TIMES December 2013
FET colleges’ 1st qualified female boilermaker
MELVIN ATHERTON often referred to as the foundation class junior draughtsperson in the Drawing a few days later she could celebrate the
that will set the benchmark for all future Office of Damen shipping where she fact that she was declared competent in
L ee Anne Andrews started the NC(V)
programme in 2008 and is the first
qualified female boilermaker in the FET
boilermakers the college produces. It
was in those uncertain times that Ms
Andrews set about honing her skills.
currently works.
Ms Andrews completed all the
all trade test levels.
‘To all females that wish to embark on
college sector. Ms Andrews attended requirements to qualify for a trade the path of becoming boilermakers,
school in Mitchell’s Plain, where she With much support from the lecturers test in boilermaking and in May 2013 nothing is impossible. If I can do it,
lives. She entered the Northlink College and the institution, she worked tirelessly she attended the Northlink College then you can do it too. Be the best in
boilermaking programme when it was to pass all subjects on every level. In accredited trade test centre in order to this male-dominated field and show the
still in its teething stage. the end she completed all twenty-one prepare. A day before her trade test she men how it should be done,’ was her
subjects required for qualification, most celebrated her twenty-first birthday and parting advice.
She recalls that she felt that she had of these with distinctions. In addition
taken an enormous risk with her future
by venturing into an all-male career.
to this great achievement and in the
spirit of multi-tasking, it is truly amazing
FET COLLEGE TIMES - HOW IT WORKS
An additional challenge was that that this young lady also found the
she was starting in the midst of the time and energy to head the student FET College Times is an internationally registered,
implementation of a new curriculum representative council. Exhibiting
as well as the launch of the NC(V) astute leadership, she and her team self-funding, non-profit, subscriber-based publication
engineering fabrication programme. negotiated many critical changes at published under the authority of the DHET.
Ms Andrews and her classmates were Northlink College to the advantage of
fellow students.
T he publication enjoys widespread
national and international
readership of its online and printed
articles will be published should
they meet editorial requirements and
standards. The articles will appear
Ms Andrews professes, ‘All praise to
editions. Public FET colleges that under the relevant regular contributor
Mr Winston Petersen who sometimes
wish to publish items in FET College columns of the publication and not
assumed a fatherly role in my life.
Times need to register, through the on a discrete ‘college page’.
Guiding and teaching me to observe
editor, as a subscriber.
the beautiful things that will make for
The columns which are open to
success and supporting me when
The current subscription rate payable contributors are Cutting Edge News,
things were rough and life looked
is R25 000 per year. As a subscribing Movers and Shakers, Campus
a bit hazy’. Without hesitation, Mr
college, the college will receive 500 Matters, Operational Shifts, and
Petersen recommended her to Damen
printed copies per quarterly edition. Intellectual Debate. Should a college
Shipping where she was enrolled as
The subscribing college will also be indicate by email to the editor
apprentice boilermaker in 2011 and is
entitled to the equivalent of a total of that it is interested in becoming a
set to make her mark in the industry.
two pages of space in the publication subscribing college, we will send all
This industrious, hardworking lady
per edition in which the college the relevant policies and guidelines.
excelled in all her challenges, least
Northlink College’s first qualified of which was taking up an Auto CAD
female boilermaker in the FET college course at Northlink College under the NOW is the time to become a
professional guidance of accomplished
subscribing college for 2014.
sector, Lee Ann Andrews in the
practical workshop preparing for her lecturer Mr Malcolm Johnstone. Upon
trade test completion Ms Andrews was appointed
College Marketing Team
scoops up national awards
in the major league
JANDRÉ BAKKER named. After a scrumptious starter
T he Marketing and Corporate
Communication team of Boland
College has once again proven their
the announcement of the awards
commenced.
worth at the annual SA Publications It is with great pride that we report that
Forum Awards hosted in Johannesburg. Boland College brought back three out
of a possible five awards for our digital
This prestigious awards event, held publications, and once again we were
at Gallagher Estate, saw the likes of in the top four in the category of Best
Toyota, Discovery, Metropolitan, Old Corporate Website. Boland College was
Mutual, First National Bank, Anglo the only FET college to win any award,
American, North West University and joined by North West University as
Pick ‘n Pay as competitors in the the only other competing educational
various categories. institution.
The host for the evening opened the The Marketing and Corporate
awards event by saying that the quality Communication team would like to
of entries has improved significantly, thank every contributor who supported
and that the number of entries and our initiatives and we believe that with Jandré Bakker, Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communication and Grethe
nominations have doubled. The such teamwork we can reach heights Conradie, Senior Marketing Officer Publications and Alumni, with the awards
contenders in different categories were we have not believed possible. Boland College won for the digital publications and website
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In pursuit of excellence, we found perfection! FET First leading the
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MOVERS & SHAKERS
Successful designer and entrepreneur Andile
Dyalvane acknowledges his FET College roots
Editor’s Note: Samantha Griffiths is a Communications Officer at the
College of Cape Town.
SAMANTHA GRIFFITHS Since the early 90s, when Andile began
his studies, the craft sector in South
S amantha Griffiths took a few
moments to catch up with leading
designer and former College of Cape
Africa has shown significant growth in
both the economic and social spheres.
Imiso has been part of that growth and
Town student Andile Dyalvane, to chat has experienced rapid expansion over
to him about his journey thus far. the past few years.
Andile grew up and attended school
in the rural village of Qoboqobo in About Imiso
the Eastern Cape. He arrived in Cape
Town in 1995 and began his studies Imiso Ceramics is a design-oriented
at the College of Cape Town in 1996, manufacturing company that produces
where he completed a three-year high end design pieces for the interior
diploma, majoring in Graphic Design decorating market. Currently, the main
and Ceramics. At that time prior to production line for Imiso is a world-
the merger of colleges, it was called acclaimed ceramic range of decorative
Sivuyile Technical College. products using a variety of styles and
designs. According to Imiso’s official
Whilst the College of Cape Town no Facebook page, ‘the production and
longer offers Ceramics as part of its sale of this range has been the primary
Art and Design curriculum, the college source of revenue for the company
still recognises Art and Design as an accounting for an average contribution
invaluable part of what it has to offer. of over 80% of their total turnover.’
The college offers a range of Art and
Design courses, ranging from jewellery The company was founded in June
manufacturing and furniture making to 2006 by Andile Dyalvane, Zizipho
Graphic design. Poswa, Abongile Madabane and
Mlamli Mayosi. The first products were Andile Dyalvane
Sharon Grobbelaar, the Marketing launched at Decorex Johannesburg Artwork by Imiso
and Communications Manager at the in 2006. With all the products selling
College of Cape Town, says that whilst out within a couple of hours, the event US, Austria, Australia and Switzerland. parents were not wealthy, they provided
there is no doubt that the basic level was a phenomenal success. It was this There is also growing interest for their me with tremendous emotional support
of mathematical proficiency amongst event that launched Imiso’s success products in Japan and there is potential throughout the course of my studies.
South African students needs to be and enabled the founders to establish to expand within their existing client They always encouraged me to aim
raised substantially, and the gaps in their gallery and studio at the Old bases in the United States, Canada and higher and pursue my dreams. Since
proficiency across social groups needs Biscuit Mill, Woodstock, Cape Town. Europe. They continue to flourish as a my childhood, they always encouraged
to be eliminated, students with creative Since opening at the Old Biscuit Mill, global brand. me to work hard.
abilities need to be encouraged to Imiso has experienced exponential
nurture and develop their skills as well. growth. The company is now owned Andile attributes his success to hard Samantha: How did you pay for your
and run by Andile Dyalvane and Zizipho work, long hours, the support of loving education?
‘Art is a universal language. Developing Poswa, who collectively bring over friends and family, as well as the
skills in art and design not only benefits fifteen years of experience in creative phenomenal training he received from Andile: I was fortunate enough to have
students at a local level, but makes design and manufacturing. his inspiring and dedicated lecturers at my brother pay for my studies. He was
them employable for the international the College of Cape Town. This is what a salesman at a clothing store at the
market as well. Creative industries The company has received a great he had to say to our questions: time. He did not have the opportunity to
have been recognised as a significant deal of publicity since then, having attain a tertiary education, as he had to
contributor to the economies of been featured in prominent South Samantha: Good morning Andile, thank find a job straight after finishing school.
developed economies such as Canada, African magazines such as Elle Decor, you for taking the time to chat to us about So, it was his desire to assist me in
the United Kingdom and Australia for House and Leisure, Garden and Home, your successful career! It’s always such pursuing my dreams. I owe the majority
many years. South Africa has begun to House & Garden, as well as a range of an honour to meet with our past students. of my success to him, as he enabled
recognise this.’ international magazines. We hope this interview inspires our me to get an education.
current students to work hard and pursue
In fact, craft and design in South Africa Imiso aims to build a sustainable their dreams. Samantha: Who inspires you?
are recognised by government as one product line that services new and
of the top priorities in benefitting the existing markets both nationally and Let’s begin by chatting more about your Andile: My father and my brothers are
economic sector, mainly as a result of internationally. Although Imiso and upbringing. Did you grow up with wealthy my role models. I have six siblings.
their potential to promote broad-based all of its designers are based in Cape parents? We all endured a lot of hardship while
mainstream economic participation by Town, the company exports products growing up in a little rural village in
previously excluded groups. to Germany, France, Italy, London, the Andile: No, not at all. However, whilst my the Eastern Cape. Yet, regardless of
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the challenges they faced, that never teach my children the same lesson. You until you reach your full potential. Samantha: Did you experience any
discouraged them from attaining need to work hard to make a success obstacles on the road to starting your own
success. My family has always viewed of yourself! Also, you need to try and gain as business?
life as a challenge and a joy. My brother much experience as you can. My
always encouraged me, by saying The more hours you put into your journey began in a ceramic factory in Andile: There have been obstacles,
that where you come from does not business, the more you will get out of Woodstock, which now no longer exists. particularly financial ones, and limited
necessarily determine your destiny. it; especially in the beginning. It may resources. However, I gained a lot of
take lots of long hours and hard work The owner of the factory actually confidence along the way, particularly
Although we may have had a challenging to get your business in motion. Balance called the College, and stated that they when hearing about how people loved
upbringing, he always told me that I comes with time! were hoping to recruit some students my work. If you have a good family and
should never use that as an excuse not completing their final year. You also a strong network of people, you can
to achieve my goals. It does not matter Samantha: If you could give the current had to be a top student, and I was one overcome those obstacles.
if others have more resources than you. College of Cape Town students advice, of them. I was a top student because
You can achieve anything! what would you say to them? I worked hard and enjoyed what I was Samantha: What advice would you give
studying. My lecturer chatted to me. to current College of Cape Town students
My family has always believed in Andile: Hard work and a quality She thought I would best suit the job in who dream of starting their own business?
hard work. It was actually my rural education are essential! It does not terms of my results and performance.
upbringing that taught me about the matter where you come from. If you She actually organised my first job for Andile: They need to know what it is that
value and importance of hard work. stay dedicated, work hard, and put the me. they want to do and do their research
We grew up in the countryside, raising right energy out there, the right person about the industry they want to enter.
livestock and ploughing mielie fields. is going to see the drive and talent you Samantha: What would you like to Research includes finding out more
We had to get up to work the land every have and assist you in moving forward. achieve within the next 5 years? about the competition. They need to
single morning. You have to do this or Whilst the people you meet may not research if there is a need for their
you will have no food to eat. I grew up always provide you with financial Andile: I want to train young, upcoming business, and if there is, how can they
rearing livestock and cattle. support, they may be able to provide designers. This will help create jobs stand out amongst the competition.
you with good advice to push you in the and grow local industry. I am training
The same rules apply here. If you don’t right direction. an apprentice at present. Samantha: Andile, thank you so much for
look after the livestock, you won’t get sharing your story with us! We wish you
any milk. If you don’t plough the mielie Good, honest advice is invaluable. For it Although I intend to become more all the best for your future endeavours!
field, you won’t get any veggies. Hence, is good advice that will teach you how to involved in training and teaching, I
it teaches one an invaluable lesson make money. You also need to nurture intend to continue designing products For more information about what Imiso
which is ‘what you put in is what you your talents from a young age. In my as well, for this is where my heart lies. has to offer, please contact Andile
get out’. Although I no longer live in the case, I drew sketches at every possible I will always be a designer at heart. I at 021 447 2627. Alternatively, any
countryside, I have applied this type opportunity. You need to discover where would also love to build a house in the further queries can also be directed to
of thinking to my business. And I will your strengths lie, and nurture them near future. info@imisoceramics.co.za.
College intern ‘snatched’ by Media24
TAMLYN SPEELMAN months at Media24 on a project team the festival. In doing this she will also
for Die Burger Suid-Oosterfees. This acquire valuable industry knowledge.
K horeesha Singh, a Performing Arts
graduate student from Northlink
College Tygerberg Campus, is getting
event has become one of Cape Town’s
traditions and is next scheduled to take
place from 28 January to 2 February
‘I never thought in my wildest dreams
that I would be working for such a big
closer to her dreams and learning more 2014. company on such a huge event. It is
about her career and the entertainment really a privilege,’ says Khoreesha.
industry. She received her diploma in The Suid-Oosterfees is a festival of For now she is enjoying the internship
Performing Arts at the annual college differing entertainment genres ranging and hopes that it will open doors for
award ceremony in May this year. from music, visual arts, comedy and a her towards her vision of becoming a
lot more, taking place at various venues successful actress.
She never expected to get an in the Mother City.
opportunity to do her internship, but Northlink College would like to wish
Khoreesha, ready to take Media 24 with the assistance of the college she Khoreesha’s duties will include Khoreesha and all our interns placed in
and Suid-Oosterfees by storm was chosen to work as an intern for five assisting the team to arrange and plan industry, the best for their future.
Lecturer on the run
TRACEY-LEE DANIELS events since 2004, and has travelled same year she received an award for
far and wide representing her club from best female athlete in the age group forty
M ariette Esterhuyse is a lecturer
at the Northlink College Parow
campus and a cross country and
whom she received a merit award for
dedicated service.
to forty-nine. Recently Essie represented
South Africa in Brazil where she
participated in the 8km cross country,
long distance runner, featured in the In 2011, Essie was recognised as an 10 000m and 2000m events. At the
media for her winning performance athlete with top accomplishments event she took bronze in the 10000m
in several sporting events. in Road Running according to the event despite extremely wet conditions,
IAAF table. She won a gold medal at and silver in the 2000m event where
She is also known by her nicknames the Western Province Cross Country she also broke the African record in
Essie or Strauss and grew up on a farm Championships. eight minutes and 13,93 seconds.
in the Sutherland district.
She was chosen for the Western Northlink College would like to
It all began by walking with her Province team that participated in the congratulate Mariette on all the awards
neighbour and before she knew it she SA Championship in September in won thus far and we wish her well for
was running two kilometres at a time Potchefstroom where she took part in future events in which she plans to
for fun. Essie has been taking part in various long distance events. In the participate. Mariette Esterhuyse in action
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CAMPUS MATTERS
Bankseta and the Association of Accounting
Technicians in partnership with FET colleges
AAT(SA) has a proud history of says: ‘Nathan Motjuwadi, HR Manager
Editor’s Note: Yuven Gounden is a project manager for transformation delivering outstanding qualifications at Capitec Bank, is in full support of the
and growth in the Communications and Marketing Division of the South African using a network of accredited training initiative.’
Institute for Chartered Accountants and Nkolola Halwindi is a project director in providers. It intends harnessing this
the same facility. legacy to address the skills shortage in ‘The banks and other private
the banking sector. AAT(SA)will pilot the companies in SA are faced with a skills
YUVEN GOUNDEN AND Sector Education and Training Authority delivery of an introductory foundation shortage, in particular in the accounting
(SETA) funding and the critical role programme, AAT Access, which and finance fields. This is becoming a
NKOLOLA HALWINDI
played by SETAs in addressing the skills focuses on basic accounting principles significant factor for banks as we grow
T he role of Further Education and
Training colleges is integral to both
the improvement of unemployment
shortage, especially in scarce skills.
The banking sector is no exception
and thereafter take approximately forty-
two unemployed learners through the
NQF level 4 FET Certificate: Accounting
our products, offerings and services
in the South African market,’ says
Mr Motjuwadi. Natalie Zimmerman,
rates and to the provision of critical as it is in dire need of skills. This Technician, at each of the selected Development Manager: AAT(SA) says:
entry-level to mid-level skills for the prompted a partnership between the FET colleges. In order that lecturers ‘When the South African Institute for
South African economy. Association of Accounting Technicians are equally capacitated, it is envisaged Chartered Accountants commissioned
of South Africa (AAT(SA)), DHET and that five lecturers at each of the research into the shortage of financial
Current unemployment rates in South Bankseta to roll out a programme to selected participating FET colleges will skills, it was found that there was
Africa are high, even among graduates deliver solutions for the development register for the Certificate: Accounting a shortage of 22 030 accountants.
and diplomates, and yet skills shortages of acounting skills at entry-level to mid- Technician to shadow the experienced Of these, 16 642 vacancies existed
continue to be reported, especially in level through the building of capacity in training providers, whilst gaining an for NQF levels three to six. This
technical fields such as accounting. the FET college infrastructure. This pilot additional qualification in the process. includes accountants in business and
The South African Government has project will capacitate an initial intake government in both the financial and
been working tirelessly to address the of 300 students and thirty-five lecturers In line with DHET’s imperative to non-financial services sectors. This
quality of the education system and the in seven FET colleges in at least six capacitate FET colleges, this project project will go a long way to creating a
alignment of education to the demands provinces, and it will provide support will ensure that these FET colleges blueprint in order to address this critical
of the marketplace. One significant step thereafter so that these students are will be accredited as AAT(SA) training shortage, especially in the banking
has been on how institutions access able to secure employment. providers. Bankseta’s Max Makhubalo sector.’
ABSA partners with FET colleges to offer students work experience
education, training and employment the NC(V) with industry needs through
Editor’s Note: The following article was co-written by contributors opportunities. Through this programme providing workplace-based experience
representing the participating colleges in the partnership. it is intended to alleviate the social for students. This ABSA FET college
and economic challenges faced by our initiative is a good example of how
A BSA recently joined forces with
Further Education and Training
(FET) colleges in the Western Cape in
independence, and a sense of security.
We want to empower FET college
students with industry experience,
youth. The Minister of Higher Education
and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, has
highlighted the fact that 3,7 million
employers and colleges can work
together to better prepare students for
the world of work. It is also noteworthy
a strategic partnership. The objective is which is a compulsory component young people are not in employment, that it was spearheaded by ABSA which
to assist students enrolled for National of the National Certificate Vocational education or any form of training, and has led the way for other employers
Certificate Vocational Qualifications to Qualifications. The students have South Africa should be preoccupied with in the banking and finance industry to
gain practical work experience. gained valuable experience through the finding ways to address this problem,’ do the same. Many employers in this
five-day work shadow programme with said Gerda Venter, Deputy Chief industry have concerns about how to
More than forty students from five ABSA employees. The experience has Education Specialist FET Colleges: manage students in an environment
FET colleges, West Coast, College of provided them with first-hand insights Business Studies. ‘The Swiss South where confidentiality and security are
Cape Town, False Bay, Northlink and into the daily tasks that typify the African Cooperation Initiative (SSACI) so important. ABSA has shown that
Boland, completed a five-day workplace banking industry.’ has worked with colleges and employers this can be done,’ commented Vanessa
observation programme. Karen Barry, since 2008 to improve the alignment of Taylor, SSACI Project Manager.
the Western Cape’s Regional Executive At the end of the programme the
of ABSA, says ‘this partnership students will have obtained the
resonates well with our aspiration to vocational training hours required by
leave everything we touch better than the qualification and be empowered
how we found it. The future success of to make better career choices within
our communities and the economies the industry. The programme provides
in which we operate relies on the next the students with exposure to branch
generation having the right skills to hosting, tellers, cash handling and
fulfil their potential. Our commitment enquiries and other experiences. It is
is underpinned by the Barclays Group’s expected that the workplace observation
clear sense of business purpose, namely programme will stimulate the students’
to help individuals, communities, interest in the banking sector.
businesses and economies to progress
and grow. Our mission is to empower ‘FET colleges are at the centre of This partnership represents a direct response to a call made by the Minister
young people with the skills necessary government strategy to increase the of Higher Education, when he urged private companies to assist FET college
to achieve financial and economic number of young people who access students with workplace observation. Participating students are enthusiastic
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Woolworths, W&R SETA and FET colleges
partner to address skills gap
Editor’s Note: Ms Venter is a Deputy Chief Education Specialist who
has been seconded to the DHET from the Western Cape Education Department
as a consequence of the Function Shift project. She renders curriculum support
to colleges concering subjects in the fields of business studies and information
technology. In this article, Ms Venter describes a capacitation project in
which she played a significant role to secure a partnership in terms of which
Woolworths and the Wholesale and Retail SETA are to invest R40 000 per person
for the training of FET College lecturers in a proposed new subject, ‘Retail’.
DHET has endorsed the initiative for possible subject implementation in 2015.
As part of the project the partners will also undertake to sponsor retail stores
for each of the participating colleges across SA. The FET lecturer capacitation
project is a first of its kind for our sector and it is exciting that Woolworths is
piloting this.
GERDA VENTER an in-depth insight into how the retail
environment operates from supplier to
W oolworths has designed a
programme for academic staff at
six FET colleges in the Western Cape,
customer. Faculty members spent time
on these sites from 1 to 5 July 2013. FET Colleges lecturers at the launch of the Capacitation Project
and Remuneration at Woolworths. ‘Our difference in skills development within
in collaboration with the Wholesale ‘Partnerships between the private partnership with W&R SETA is part of the sector. Woolworths is partnering
& Retail SETA, to help FET college sector, educational institutions our long-term skills development plan with the Wholesale & Retail SETA and
students enter the retail sector. The and government are critical for to get closer to learners and lecturers FET college lecturers to understand the
programme will help to close the skills addressing the gap in skills in the retail and to provide meaningful experience complexities of retail and to position
gap and prepare graduates for a career environment,’ says Dr Thami Mazwai, to open up retail careers,’ Ms Butler lecturers to be able to prepare future
in retail. Chairman of the Wholesale & Retail continued. prospective retail employees.
SETA. ‘Woolworths has decided to
The programme works with pioneer this collaboration for the benefit This initiative is a prime example of how This is an amazing opportunity for
academics across disciplines like of retail in South Africa, by engaging the private sector can work with higher business to partner with education
hospitality, finance, marketing, in knowledge-sharing with lecturers education institutions to produce the in order to enable the development
information technology and business to bridge the divide between current graduates needed to drive our economy. of the skills that are required by the
administration. The teaching staff workplace reality and the educational The FET Lecturer Capacitation Project retail sector. At the same time it helps
visited stores, head office, the curriculum,’ adds Chantal Butler, is an example of what Woolworths as a to improve the employability of FET
distribution centre and suppliers to gain Head of Organisation Effectiveness responsible retailer is doing to make a college students.
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Transnet taps into FET training
RENÉ BONZET
A co-operation agreement between
Transnet and three colleges in the
Western Cape (Northlink College, False
Bay College and West Coast College)
was signed on 31 October 2013 at a
high profile event directly broadcast on
SABC 2 Morning Live.
Dignitaries who attended this
prestigious function included Education
Minister Dr Blade Nzimande, Public
Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba,
Human Settlements Deputy Minister
Zou Kota-Fredericks and Transnet board
member Ms Yasmin Forbes as well
as the three partnering FET College
CEOs and Principals, Mr Neil Maggott
(acting), Mr Cassie Kruger and Ms
Osma Jooste-Mokgethi.
In her opening address, Ms Yasmin
Forbes applauded Minister Gigaba
and Minister Nzimande for considering
Transnet as a pilot partner for this
Signing the high level co-operation agreement were the three participating College Principals and CEO’s, Mr Neil Maggott
programme. ‘Economic growth through
(acting) of Northlink College, Ms Osma Jooste-Mokgheti of West Coast College, and Mr Cassie Kruger of False Bay
world-class training, job creation and
College. Behind from left are Mr Richard Vallihu, Chief Executive of Transnet Engineering, Ms Nonkululeko Sishi, Transnet
skills development is crucial and
Group Executive for HR and Mr Malusi Gigaba, Honourable Minister of Public Enterprises
Transnet declares their full support,’
commented Ms Forbes. The aim of lecturers will be equipped with relevant Engineering students. It is strategically for Transnet will include a pivotal
the co-operation agreement is to create skills and knowledge to meet the imperative to increase the number of grant, tax incentives, recruitment, RPL
a common understanding regarding demands of industry through skills artisan trainees in structured learning assessment and trade testing.
training requirements, including training. Transnet also undertakes to programmes within Transnet which
recognition and accreditation of create opportunities for lecturers to will contribute strategically to the Mr Zukile Mvalo, Acting Deputy
facilities and institutional capabilities. acquire relevant occupational work government’s plan to produce 10 000 Director General Skills Development
A further objective aims to keep up experience in the form of job shadowing artisans per year. in the DHET, mentioned that at least
with developments with regards to and work placement during college 1000 artisans will be trained for this
the National Qualification Framework recess periods. The ‘Adopt a Lecturer’ It is also important to facilitate project. ‘2013 was declared the Year of
(NQF) and revised curricula for training. concept will be implemented in order opportunities for college lecturers to the Artisan; now government is in the
Taking into account the facilities and to bring lecturers closer to industry and be placed at Transnet in order to work process of considering the declaration
activities of the various role-players, to provide exposure to the latest trends with them to improve pedagogical of 2014 – 2024 as ‘The Decade of the
there is a clear role and much scope for and technology. approaches to vocational and technical Artisan,’ he said.
Transnet’s participation. skills training at colleges and Transnet.
Objectives regarding students of the Furthermore, Transnet would like to Minister of Public Enterprises Mr
The over-arching objectives of this three colleges include increasing provide the opportunity for exposure of Malusi Gigaba said that through these
agreement between Transnet and the opportunities for job placements at the colleges to Transnet subsidiaries, partnerships learners will be given
three FET colleges serves to provide Transnet, its subsidiaries and para- other parastatals and other relevant the opportunity to study and stand
a framework and mechanism for co- statals; recruiting of the top students companies. a chance in life. ‘We need to develop
operative activities of mutual benefit for specialised training and possible human capital. We are a country with
with an emphasis on skills training. A employment; workplace experience In a nutshell the partnership entails great promise. What we have achieved
further deliverable serves to establish opportunities for NC(V), NATED N1- skills and technological support so far is not where we want to stop. We
regulations for technicians in South N6 Engineering and NATED N4-N6 between partners, training provision need people with character who want to
Africa and to build the capacity of Business and Utility studies learners and development, facilitator up-skilling, work hard and who believe in a better
existing technicians. as well as on-course and exit-course the sharing of best practices, lecturer life for all.’
placement opportunities. placement, student placement, access
Collaboration with the Department of to college teaching, training and He challenged the private sector
Labour for the establishment of funding Collaboration and sharing of best learning facilities and the joint uptake of and FET colleges to work together to
solutions or options is yet another practice in the area of Education and projects when identified. develop the youth of SA: ‘Where we
objective. The respective SETAs will Training, relative to the quality of training empower, we will never go wrong!’ He
participate by registering programmes delivery and learner competencies, The colleges can expect the following congratulated Transnet for the initiative
and discretionary grants as well as by is the third primary objective of this from the partnership: relevant training and thanked the NSF and DHET for
ensuring capacity building for a core training initiative. Best practices are not for lecturers, participation in grant- making R7,66 billion available over the
team of practitioners. The practitioners only limited to academia but extend to funded projects, development of next seven years. Zou Kota-Fredericks,
in turn will conduct developmental best business management practices workers for industry recruitment, Deputy Minister of Human Settlements,
work within the industry and where as well. ongoing engagement in learning and concluded the proceedings by thanking
necessary, by mutual agreement, sharing of best practices, opportunities everyone. ‘I am excited to be part of
engage other role-players as may be The fourth objective related to training to develop stronger relationships with this initiative, especially training young
identified from time to time. during the partnership is the joint public sector partners, and provision people. This was in the mind of our
offering of learning programmes and, of access to workforce and economic icon OR Tambo and former President
As far as training is concerned, the lastly, student awards will be offered data analysis relating to business and Mandela. We would like to partner with
objectives state that FET college by Transnet for best-performing industry in the region. The benefits many more colleges in the country.’
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FET COLLEGE TIMES December 2013Mercedes Benz involves FET colleges in
prestigious fashion week
included one female model in his Motsepe (Owner of AFI that hosts all
Editor’s Note: Kirstie Phillips is a full-time Level Three Hairdressing finale, who had a high, sleek ponytail of the MBFW in SA) and wife of Patrice
student at the College of Cape Town and a participant in the event for the second made entirely out of hair fibre. This Motsepe. Participants were in awe of Dr
time this year. Ms Phillips attributes a great deal of her personal success to style made her hair long enough to Precious Motsepe’s serene aura and
the guidance and assistance she constantly receives from her lecturers at the reach the ground on the runway. This she immediately comes across as a
College of Cape Town: ‘I know deep down that this is what I was supposed to do. unique style required hairstylists to role model and as a woman who has
I am entirely grateful and thankful to my college (College of Cape Town, Wynberg use a hanger wire to secure the long achieved many accolades in her own
Campus) lecturers, GHD educators, role models and most of all to my main support and heavy ponytail at its base on her right. This outstanding event would not
structure which includes my family, especially my parents and my friends.’ GHD is head. have been possible without the time
a tradename for a company whose slogan is ‘Good Hair Day’. and contribution of GHD and Mercedes
Editorial support for the article was provided by Samantha Griffiths. There were endless moments Benz personnel.
throughout MBFWCT 2013 where all
style included defined partings with the stylists felt honoured that their For more information about this event,
KIRSTIE PHILLIPS
exaggerated plaits, to create an edgy work went on the runway. One such or the Hairdressing programme offered
M ercedes Benz Fashion Week Cape look. moment for this writer was being able at the College of Cape Town’s Wynberg
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textures, tribal patterns and bold were sleeked to one side. Dax Martin
colours. also showcased a swimwear line.
• Lalesso. Similarly to Dax Martin,
The hair also required different styles Lalesso also showcased a swimwear
and textures such as detailed and line. However, their style required the
defined partings, defined plaits, high specific placing of wet, gelled hair on
messy buns, big teased jungle hair and the face.
sleek wet gelled looks. The following • David Tlale. All of the male models
looks resonated the most this year: participating in Tlale’s showcase had The hair required different styles and textures such as detailed and defined
• AFI (African Fashion International) a defined left parting with hair pins partings, defined plaits, high messy buns, big teased jungle hair and sleek wet
next generation designers. Their placed alone the hairline. Tlale only gelled looks
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FET COLLEGE TIMES December 2013Motor Industry Trade Preparation Programme
kicks into high gear with pilot project
• A shorter training period for The Trade Preparation Programme will
Editor’s Note: Sharon Grobbelaar is the Corporate Communications the student with the company, be covered over two trimesters and in
and Marketing Manager for the College of Cape Town. ensuring that apprentices are more two phases. Each phase consists of
productively utilised three Report 191 subjects, a Computer
SHARON GROBBELAAR profitable. Your participation in this • Direct input from the company on Literacy/Life Orientation subject, a
project is the launch of light, hope and the design of the programme via Communication/Language subject and
T he College of Cape Town, in
partnership with industry, recently
launched a ground-breaking pilot
the future for vocational training for the
motor industry.’
interactions with the MERSeta
• Contribution by the company towards
South African national strategic
a Skills subject which will be based
on the Competency Based Modular
Training (CBMT) modules of the
project specifically designed to meet According to statistics presented at goals by assisting in eradicating MERSeta, and covers basic orientation
the needs identified by the motor the launch, only around one percent unemployment, building a more to the industry, practical skills, safety
industry. The college was approached of artisans recruited into the motor productive workforce and growing and first aid. Graduates will receive
by Imperial Associated Motor Holdings industry have adequate qualifications the economy further specialised training at Imperial
(AMH), one of the largest transport and and practical skills. With vehicle sales • Closer liaison by the college with AMH after graduation from the college
logistics companies in the world, to increasing exponentially each month, industry, therefore responding at the end of Trimester 1 in 2014
offer the Trade Preparation Programme and the average age of artisans in directly to industry needs before entering their apprenticeships at
(TPP) on behalf of and in partnership this trade being 39 to 44 years old, • Creation of guaranteed work Imperial AMH.
with Imperial AMH and its associated the motor industry indeed faces a placement opportunities for college
partners, Barloworld, McCarthy Motor tremendous crisis. ‘Industry requires a graduates The broad outline of the programme
Group, Sandown Motors, Rola Motors total of 24 919 technicians, of which 6 • Keeping the college’s curriculum makes use of what already exists and
and the RMI. 230 apprentices are required each year relevant and industry-focused has been proven to be successful,
only for light vehicles. Imperial AMH • A broadened footprint for the college, combining these to make a customised
The College of Cape Town was alone requires 9 298 apprentices per extending into a bigger pool of programme.
identified by Imperial AMH to run this year. The need is clearly evident when our students within the partnering
pilot programme with 100 students one considers that there are currently companies The general consensus was that it was
for them, where placement into an only 4 635 registered apprentices in • Support for the college in realising its not necessary to reinvent the wheel, but
apprenticeship is guaranteed for industry in the motor sector in South goal of becoming a MERSeta Centre rather to take the best of what exists,
graduates from the programme. Africa,’ said Mr Fenn. of Excellence in the Automotive customise, contextualise and add
Repair Industry where necessary to ensure the required
The college and Imperial gave their Emanating from further engagements it • Creation of staff development outcomes to meet industry needs. Mr
commitment to be involved in the pilot was broadly agreed that the partnership opportunities as regards Work Fenn encouraged students to grasp
project and if proven to be successful, would yield the following benefits, Placement Experience for lecturing with both hands the opportunity to be
to continue with a rollout on a larger among others, for industry, the college and other staff part of this ground-breaking project:
scale as the need within the industry, and the students: • Updating of staff with the latest
according to Imperial AMH, is huge. • Creation of a pipeline of well- industry trends ‘Industry is committed to offering you
This partnership speaks directly to the prepared students, ensuring that • Contribution to the outputs of the an apprenticeship once you graduate.
‘Year of the Artisan’ theme, and indeed they are work-ready for their industry Department of Higher Education The rest is up to you.’
sets a foundation for the anticipated • A tremendous saving in company and Training and the Minister’s
‘Decade of the Artisan’! recruitment and costs associated performance agreement, thereby For further information contact the
with orienting students to the enabling the college to become College of Cape Town on 021 404 6700
‘This programme is the first big step industry responsive to national FET policies. or visit www.cct.edu.za
towards changing the motor industry
and filling the gaps. This is a great
opportunity that rarely comes around,
and shows the faith and confidence of
industry in the abilities of the College
of Cape Town and its students,’ said
Ebrahim Peters, Deputy Principal
Academic.
‘The launch of this project is a
historic moment for students,
parents, industry and the country,’
said Sean Fenn, Divisional General
Manager, Development and Learning
at Imperial. Addressing the students,
parents, members of industry and
representatives of the college, Mr
Fenn provided valuable insight into the
specific needs of the motor industry,
and the reasoning behind industry’s
intervention in ensuring that a skilled
labour force is created to meet their
growing needs world-wide.
‘Imperial and our associates need Attending the Trade Preparation Programme launch event were, from front left, Kovilan Chetty of MERSeta, Pat Lawrence,
young people skilled to maintain College of Cape Town, Sean Fenn, Imperial AMH, Elsie Potgieter DCEO College of Cape Town, Jan Smit of Imperial AMH,
the assets that keep our business Ebrahim Peters DCEO College of Cape Town, Henty Wickens (retired programme manager, College of Cape Town)
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