College awarded for setting standards

Caption: from left standing: Acting Regional Manager for Mpumalanga and North West Colleges Mr Nick Balkrishen, student Bulelani Denzel Dakile, Acting Principal Ms Portia Radingwane, and Communication Clerk Mr John Kubeka. Seated: Curriculum Co-ordinator Ms Sharon Mboweni and Student Support Manager Ms Regina Mampye

Gert Sibande TVET College has repeatedly proven to be a leading college brand in the country. The College received a PMR Diamond Award as well as two other awards from the Department of Higher Education and Training, in the space of a week.

The PMR Diamond Award ceremony was held in Mpumalanga Province capital Nelspruit, in October. The awards are presented to institutions based on the perception of approximately 160 senior managers in the province.

The purpose of the awards is to create a global and unique marketing tool for institutions to enhance excellence in industry. It also sets a benchmark in industry to create an opportunity for companies and institutions, whereby a team or division, can be recognised for hard work. The award ceremony was attended by College Councillor, Ms Dudu Thwala, Acting Principal, Ms Portia Radingwane, Acting Chief Financial Officer, Mr Ebrahim Khan and Student Support Manager, Ms Regina Mampye.

Days later, the College also received the Minister’s award in the Category of ‘The Most Innovative Curriculum Programme”. The awards were presented by former Minister of Higher Education and Training, Hon. Dr Blade Nzimande, together with the Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Hon. Madala Masuku. The awards were presented at a Gala Dinner during the TVET Imbizo held in Benoni, Gauteng Province.

The college was also selected and awarded the opportunity to further establish a Centre of Specialisation for Millwrights in Standerton, at the Centre for Artisan Development.

The awards were received by Acting Principal, Ms Portia Radingwane. “Congratulations to the Gert Sibande TVET College team,” said Dr Nzimande.

Centre Manager for the Skills Academy and Artisan Development Centre, Ms Monica Swart said, “This is an exciting prospect for the College and its community. Many opportunities will be created for the youth of Gert Sibande Region. We are looking forward to the implementation.

The Skills Centre will do its utmost to make it a success. Employers should grab this opportunity to partner with the College. This will ensure that we train quality artisans that are needed in the workplace”.

Source TVET College Times