"The competition gave me an opportunity to improve my bricklaying skills and to learn more techniques to solve problems."
Majuba TVET College hosts a launch of the WSSA 2020/2021 cycle.
Majuba TVET College hosted a launch of the World Skills South Africa (WSSA) 2020/2021 competition cycle, on February 14 at Blackrock Casino.
“The WSSA competition has four levels in total, where learners from Majuba TVET College can partake. This year, the competition will be held locally as well as provincially and in the year 2021, will move on to national and international platform,” said Helgard Boshoff, chairperson of the WSSA Committee.
Helgard Boshoff outlines the concept World Skills South Africa.
Boshoff explained the college offered a variety of skills to learn, such as bricklaying, welding, motor vehicle technology and restaurant hospitality, and aimed to ensure learners were skilled and equipped for the future.
Zandile Nkabinde, the Deputy Principal of Academic Services at the college said, “When this competition is held, our doors at the college are open to the public. Residents can view and watch our students progress while they complete their practical tasks.
“We aim to encourage our students to develop entrepreneurial skills to manage their own businesses, to support economic growth not only in Newcastle, but across South Africa.”
With the goal in sight to enrich the future generations in Newcastle, Principal of Majuba TVET College, Sanele Mlothswa said he felt excited for future possibilities.
“I am thrilled our learners can partake in competitions such as this one. These days, specific skill traits are scarce, hence why we work hard to ensure we expose our learners to as many opportunities as possible. Currently at Majuba College, we are the best in the boilermaking field, showing a strong skill system and an increase of quality in the students work, all thanks to the WSSA experience,” he added.
Sanele Mlotshwa, Principal of Majuba TVET College enjoys the day’s proceedings.
The Newcastle Advertiser spoke to former contestant and current Majuba TVET College student, Sibusiso Ndwandwe, who came second in South Africa for bricklaying in February 2019.
“The WSSA competition truly changed my life. The competition gave me an opportunity to improve my bricklaying skills and to learn more techniques to solve problems. I also gained a new sense of confidence and I look forward to the future.”
Sibusiso Ndwande with his expert mentor, Rishi Durgadin.
Sibusiso’s Expert Mentor, Rishi Durgadin mentioned hard work always paid off.
“Sibusiso underwent four months of intensive training in his craft. We worked tirelessly with a goal in our sights to get him to international training, and we succeeded. I am very proud of him,” he concluded.
Patiently waiting their turn to climb and dive into the slippery slide.
