17/03/2025
The Technical Vocational Education and Training Branch through Student Development Support Directorate is hosting a three-day South African Technical Vocational Education and Training Student Association (SATVETSA) strategic planning session at the Ekurhuleni TVET College, Germiston Campus.
The purpose of the strategic meeting is to plan for the year ahead but more importantly, the meeting will come up with an action plan to initiate and strengthen strategic collaborations between the association and other Post-School Education and Training (PSET) stakeholders.
The session is attended by SATVETSA Provincial and National leadership, Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges Governors’ Council (TVETCGC), South African Public Colleges Organisation (SAPCO), College Sports, Arts, and Culture South Africa (CoSACSA), South African Union of Students (SAUS), Community Education and Training National Student Leadership, Regional Managers, Higher Health and National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
Deputy Director-General for TVET Branch, Mr. Sam Zungu, mentioned that there are ongoing engagements with the industry partners and other government departments in expanding the absorption and placement of students upon completion of their studies.
Deputy Minister Buti Manamela urged student leadership to take the lead and together with other stakeholders in improving campus security. He further encouraged student leaders to discuss and engage robustly on campus safety, transforming mentalities, encourage entrepreneurship path and mental health.