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SCC BEAUFORT WEST CAMPUS STUDENT
FEATURES IN PRODUCTION
The Provincial Government of the Western
Cape (PGWC) managed an initiative for a
production by a group of budding actors from
Beaufort West.
The production, named “‘n Pad loop daardeur”,
was showcased at the 2012 Suidoosterfees,
as part of Artscape in the KykNET Theatre.
This community production is a play that
describes the lives of individuals staying
in Beaufort West, their daily struggles and
challenges and how they overcome these.
Adrian Kearns, Principal Cultural Officer
from the Department of Cultural Affairs and
Sport (PGWC) announced the play and the
cast with “great enthusiasm and pride”, and
The Wholesale and Retails SETA (W & R SETA)
Workplace Experience and Employment Grant
(WEEG) launch, hosted by education partner,
South Cape FET College, was a resounding
success.
This project involves close integration between
three partners, namely South Cape FET
College (SCC), the W & R SETA and various
industry partners (host employers). The pilot
driver of this project, currently in its second
round, is Mrs Tercia Terblanche (Deputy
Chief Executive Officer: Academic at South
Cape College). According to Terblanche the
first round kicked off two years ago, with the
initial group of placed students finishing their
internships in January this year. This second
round commenced on 1 September and will be
concluded at the end of February 2013, with a
possibility of extending the employment grant.
Beneficial to the students and the host
employers, this type of project provide funds
allocated by the SETA, for paying stipends
to students being employed to gain work
experience at host employers. The current
revised project guidelines stipulate an
employment contract between the college
and the student, with the funds from the SETA
being paid to the college. The college then
in turn pays the students. A Memorandum
of Understanding is then signed between
the college and the host employer. These
new arrangements protect all parties, make
provision for the legalities of the project and
ensure that the college assists in sharing the
responsibility for the project.
SCC is the first college in the province rolling
out this project. Terblanche said that students
must ‘abuse’, and not only make use, of the
opportunities offered to them through this
grant. Mrs Lana van der Westhuizen, the W
& R SETA Regional Manager for the province,
delivered an inspiring message to the students
and thanked the college and host employers for
initiating and participating in the project.
encouraged support for the “Drama Group
from Beaufort West in the Central Karoo”. In
his own words, Kearns said that one could
“Experience the unique culture of the Central
Karoo, the linguistic difference, the unique
dialect, and the pride these inhabitants have
for this all so forgotten town.”
Mr Pieter Sam, equally proud Campus Head
of the Beaufort West Campus of South Cape
FET College, congratulated a Level 4 student
from his campus, also named Adrian, who
formed part of this drama group.
The success and commitment of this local
community group serves as an example for
others on how to make dreams come true!
ANOTHER AWARD
FOR SOUTH CAPE COLLEGE
South Cape FET College was awarded an
overall second place by the National Student
Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) recently.
This scheme provides for funds to aid students
in the form of bursaries. Awards are presented
according to very strict criteria. This includes
how allocated funds are utilised, timeous and
From left to right: Cornelia Robertson (Manager: Finance),
Luvuyo Ngubelanga (Chief Executive Officer) and Ulricha
de Klerk (Head of Department: Student Support Services)
proudly showing off the NSFAS Award.
correct submission of reports, returning of
credits and the NSFAS audit report results.
South Cape College took a close second place
for “Best Performing” after the East Cape
Midlands FET College. According to Mr Luvuyo
Ngubelanga, the winning of this award can be
attributed to the diligence of college officials and
especially the collaboration between
various internal departments in
the institution. Bursary Officers
are stationed at most campuses
and report to the Student Support
Services unit at Central Office.
Obviously the Department: Finance
also contributes a huge part of the
administration of these funds.
The administration of the funds,
especially against the background
of strict policies for implementation
is a humongous task. An overall
second place on national level is
indeed a feather in the cap of South
Cape FET College.
SOUTH CAPE FET COLLEGE
WEEG LAUNCH HUGE SUCCESS
Feedback from one of the previous host
employers, Waltons, was given by Ms Anne-Mare
Tredoux, who praised the skills and diligence of
the students and the opportunities offered to host
employers through these. Tredoux emphasized
the fact that gaining exposure at host employers is
imperative and invaluable for the students. In the
case of Waltons, having more than 60 branches
nationwide, work experience at this company
Students with dignitaries at the launch.
enhances the resume of job applicants. One of
the ex-students, Modiege Modikwe also provided
feedback. She completed a stint at Pick and Pay
in Oudtshoorn, starting with packing shelves,
cleaning floors, advancing to the cash registers
and finally ending up working in the office. She
is currently employed as a Job Placement Intern
at SCC.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SCC, Mr
Luvuyo Ngubelanga, in his closing address,
mentioned the high unemployment figures in South
Africa in general, and the Garden Route area in
particular. “You now have the opportunity to start
your careers against all the odds” Ngubelanga
motivated the students. He also emphasized that
the payment of stipends and subsequent spending
of these in local businesses by the students,
definitely contributes towards stimulating the local
economies.
Adrian (Level 4 student from Beaufort West Campus), fourth from the left, pictured here on the
official poster advertising the play at the Suidoosterfees.
INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
By: Johlynn Anthony
The main focus of the Industry Advisory
Committee is to support and advise the
college regarding curriculum content and the
relevancy of programmes required by industry.
Applicability towards the needs for the human
resource capital of industry, can lead to
improved employability and self-employment
opportunities of college graduates.
Two Industry Advisory Committee functions/
meetings were hosted in 2011, both of which
were a great success.
The team’s goal is to invite new businesses and
form a fruitful relationship with them to create
employment for our college graduates.
The Industry participants provide their input
regarding the curriculum in their specific fields
and assist the South Cape FET College Heads
of Departments to adjust to what the industry
currently requires. This will certainly help create
better college graduates from South Cape FET
College.
The following primary points were included
in the meeting agendas to address relevant
By: Yvonne Botha
issues: Group sessions, presentations, briefing
on four vocational subjects’ content, experiential
learning opportunities for students and lecturers,
role and responsibilities of an Industry Advisory
Committee member and student internship
company feedback. (A company hosting SCC
students gave feedback).
Students are required to update their details
or bring their CVs to the office of the Branch:
Academic, in order to be assisted with
employment.
H. Klein exhibiting Financial Management.
South Cape FET College
leads Top Achievers in province
At a recent awards ceremony hosted by Western Cape Education MEC, Donald Grant, South Cape
FET College proved that a so-called “rural” college can take the lead in a province of winners.
The awards recognized the highest achievements in the 2011 National Certificate Vocational (NCV),
the equivalent of the National Senior Certificate (NSC). South Cape FET College was announced as
having the best NCV level 4 results in the Western Cape Province. Furthermore, this college received
a 2nd place in the results for NCV levels 2 and 3. Nelmarie van der Merwe, NCV level 4 student in
Information Technology and Computer Science at Mossel Bay Campus, put the cherry on top when
she was awarded best overall results in this course across the entire province.
What makes this achievement even more special is the fact that the Western Cape Province was the
top performer on NCV level 2 results. Grant congratulated the Western Cape FET sector and said:
“This year’s awards are special for the Western Cape as we have outperformed all other provinces
in these examinations, as well as exceeded our very own targets”. According to Grant the NCV
certification rate on level 2 was a mere 27% in 2010, increasing to a whopping 59% last year.
Similarly, level 3 results increased from 33% to 51% and level 4 results from 40% to 47%. The
New Age newspaper reported that Grant opinioned that FET colleges provide a valuable service
in developing the vocational skills and competencies of the learners. These skills are specific to the
economy of the Western Cape and, in turn, it contributes to further employment and job opportunities
for the youth in this province.
“Wherever our FET colleges are located in the education system of South Africa and it is becoming
increasingly clear that this matter is still subject to considerable debate their intrinsic linkage into the
nature of the economy in which they are physically located cannot be ignored,” said Grant.
The Chief Executive Officer of South Cape FET College, Mr Luvuyo Ngubelanga, expressed his
sincere appreciation of the institution’s outstanding performance. “As a College Principal, I wish
to thank all lecturing staff for the dedicated and consistent achievement that has been
continuously improving ever since NCV programs were introduced in 2007. This achievement is
highly appreciated by the DHET, WCED, College Council and Management of the College”, said a
proud Ngubelanga.
Of the nine provinces, the Western Cape performed consistently above the national certification rate
across all three NATED levels and was the top performer on N4 (45.7%) and N5 (45%). In N4, the
second highest performing province was Mpumalanga with 34.8%.
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