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ISSUE - 10 2014 www.teta.org.za

ON THE MOVE APRIL 2014 ON THE MOVE - DECEMBER 2014 Contents From the CEO s Desk 3 BPL ACADEMY GRADUATE FORTUNATE MBOWENI: From Tembisa to Top Freight Forwarder 4 At the Heart of Artisan Training 5 At the Heart of Partnerships that Works 6 At the Heart of Career Advancement 8 At the Heart of Management Development 9 Breaking New Ground, with Coega Development Agency 10 DISCLAIMER: Copyright On The Move publication 2014. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be replicated, stored or distributed in any form or means electronically or manually. TETA reserves the right to make changes to submitted articles. 2 *On The Move is owned by TETA* Heart of Skills Innovation 2

From the CEO s Desk A YEAR OF CREDIBLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS December is regarded as a relaxation month marking a season of generosity and reflection of the year s journey. 2014 has been filled with major milestones and obstacles which we have overcome gracefully together. Teamwork has been evident with the execution of our pivotal flagship programmes being the pinnacles that have instilled a positive attitude to our people, our communities, our government and many at large. Thank you for your continuous commitment which has enabled 2014 to be a year of great remembrance at TETA. What to expect in this publication... Career exhibitions in 2014 have enabled us to communicate and extend our reach of the youth, view some of the articles covered in the last pages of the publication. The International Leadership Development Programme is one of our cornerstones which have empowered over 200 beneficiaries in the past 2 years alone. Coega Development Agency initiative extends flagship driver training programme to areas in deep rural Eastern Cape assisting with the attainment of drivers licenses for the young people. Artisan training is one of the key interventions that TETA is prioritizing as we reach the close of the NSDS iii. Enticing future maritime pioneers reflects the ground breaking partnership between The Youth Chamber of Shipping in Africa and TETA which aims to unearth young talent for the maritime related opportunities. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BLISSFUL NEW YEAR, LETS ALL MAKE 2015 A YEAR OF INNOVATION! Heart of Skills Innovation 3

BPL ACADEMY GRADUATE FORTUNATE MBOWENI: From Tembisa to Top Freight Forwarder Fortunate (Centered Right) flanked by the Executive members of FIATA Guts, determination and intensive mentorship have paid off for Fortunate Mboweni, Import Controller at Bidvest Panalpina Logistics. Fortunate was the winner of the FIATA Young Freight Forwarder finals of the Year 2014 competition held at the FIATA World Congress in Istanbul on the 15th of October 2014. The contest was started in 1999 by FIATA with sponsorship from multimodal operator insurers, the TT Club. Fortunate had only 15 minutes to convince the judges that her knowledge, expertise and approach to the subject of her dissertation were better than those of entrants from the FIATA Europe, Americas and Pacific regions. This is officially the first time the competition has been won by a contestant from Africa. To reach this pinnacle, Fortunate won the South African competition in January 2014 followed by the District Africa Middle East competition in July 2014. Her presentation encompassed a combination of an African teaching tool (the Buffalo thorn) and symbolic images to describe her journey from unconscious incompetence to conscious competence and she further focused on how the African tradition of Ubuntu guides her to inspire other young people. East meeting in Dubai and the World Congress in Taipei next year as the Youth Ambassador for Africa. As part of her competition prize she will undergo one week of training in London and another week in Hong Kong or New York. Fortunate deserved to win the award. She achieved the highest marks for her dissertation and her presentation to the Steering Committee was extremely professional and well thought through. It was an honour to present her with the 2014 YIFFY award and hope Fortunate will capitalise on the opportunities that she has created for herself, said Andrew Kemp, Regional Director Europe, Middle East & Africa, for the TT Club. Fortunate is a graduate of the BPL Academy, which was formed to address the scarce and critical skills needed for transformation and sustainability. It combines leading edge training technology, intensive mentoring and the development of communications and leadership skills through Toastmasters International. The Academy is accredited by the Transport SETA to provide full learnerships as well as skills in key areas from forklift driving to customs modernisation. The impact of Fortunate s presentation was so powerful For further information please visit www.bpl.za.com or that she has been invited to FIATA s Region Africa Middle e-mail info@bpl.za.com 4 Heart of Skills Innovation

At the Heart of Artisan Training The Transport SETA s vision is to be at the heart of skills innovation in the transport sector. To bring this vision to life, it is pivotal for the institution to pump its services to the communities like the heart would. In a quest to close the gap and contribute to the increase of trained artisans in the country, TETA has committed to train 50 unemployed youths to become qualified artisans from Newcastle Kwa-Zulu Natal, Emalahleni and Ermelo in Mpumalanga. This commitment is geared to further address scares and critical skills to support industry growth and fight unemployment. The Rail Chamber at TETA together with Sithabiso Business Enterprise, the project management company at the centre of this initiative are working very closely with accredited providers in Mpumalanga and Kwa-Zulu Natal. Vocational Authority Training (Ermelo), Colliery Training College (Emalahleni) and Durnacol Innovation Skills Hub (Newcastle). The scope of this project covers trades such as fitters, electrical, platter welders and diesel mechanics. The young people participating in this project have enjoyed the theoretical component of the training since the beginning of the year and are now venturing into the practical component with different stakeholders for the period of 18 months. This project is scheduled to complete in March 2016 and surely these young fellows can t wait for that day which will define a new chapter in their lives. For TETA this is a small contribution uplifting youth skills Hands of Artisans at work innovation, however the impact to the beneficiaries is beyond measure! Heart of Skills Innovation 5

At the Heart of Partnerships that Works TETA has prioritised direct stakeholder engagements over the past few years. This strategy has proved to be yielding good returns considering the recent successes of a number of flagship projects which includes the Youth Chamber of Shipping in Africa as its strategic drive. is also the continent s first black woman commercial diver. We want to promote the maritime industry so that most young people have the knowledge to make an informed decision, clarified Mkhize. This key strategy is in line with the NSDS III which emphasises partnerships and collective responsibility between public and private training providers, between providers and SETAs in addressing cross-sectoral and inter-sectoral needs. The NSDS III further calls for an increase to focus on skills for rural development in support government s prioritisation of rural development. The Partnership between TETA and the Youth Chamber of Shipping in Africa (YCSA) serves as the delivery of innovative maritime focused career expo which is aimed at unearthing raw talent from the rural communities around the country for the purpose of promoting career opportunities such as commercial diving which are scarce in the country. Speaking at the launch of this ground breaking career drive, Simon Ndukwana (TETA), Chief Financial Officer stated: The youth in our beloved country need to up skill themselves in order to be relevant to the needs of our generation and communities. It is truly the level of our aptitude and attitude that will determine our altitude as we take this nation forward. Unfortunately no one can study or accumulate knowledge on our behalf. We are therefore the authors of our destiny and we should not despise the process when it starts small. It may start in a shack located in a less recognized location as you study under candle light, spending many sleepless nights. Within a few years the results will be publicly evident. So I urge you to not despise those small beginnings. According to the YCSA, Young black students were not interested in pursuing careers in the maritime sector because they simply did not know enough about it and obviously some are scarred of the waters. YCSA is a non-profit organisation and was founded in 2011 by six black woman directors with backgrounds in maritime law Nomfundo Mkhize, 23, Nomcebo Sithole, 24, Bukeka Nzimande, 24, Nomcebo Sibisi, 23, Sinethemba Hlengwa, 25, and Ziggy Shibambu, 24, who sea. 6 Heart of Skills Innovation Future maritime pioneers Nhlanhla Khumalo (left) and Nomonde Mofokeng (right) are planning to pursue careers in the maritime sector. Mkhize further emphasized We are also interested in fostering relationships between students and professionals in the field, allowing for mutually beneficial relationships to develop. Sithole added that the young women who had started the chamber had been inspired by Steve Jobs, who co-founded Apple computers in his early twenties. We re just trying to make our own dent in the universe. I just stumbled upon it (the maritime industry) and fell in love with it. I want to share and show that to others. The chamber is funded by the Transport Education and Training Authority also seeks to work with the government and private entities to establish an integrated supply chain and foster an interest in black entrepreneurship. Already their efforts are paying off. Nhlanhla Khumalo, 18, a Grade 12 pupil from Sithengile Secondary School in Clermont, said he was interested in working out at

I m totally inspired by the group. I ve always loved the subject but now I can pursue a career in it, he said. Nomonde Mofokeng, also in Grade 12 at the same school, echoed that she wanted to work as a shipping agent one day. It s very unusual and unique so I thought I would try it out. I started and now I love it. It seems like an interesting industry. Ndwedwe pupils at Nombika Secondary School, Philile Shusha, 15, and Sibongiseni Mchunu, 20, were also excited to work in the field. I love travelling so I would like to work on a ship, shared Mchunu. I wanted to work as a lifeguard before I knew how much more there is to working with the sea. I am doing maritime economics at school now, Shusha added. Mr Simon Ndukwana TETA CFO addressing the learners on career opportunities in the maritime subsector. Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Mr Mduduzi Manana, demonstrate some of the live careers expected in the sea by showing parts of the fish to the audience with the help of the Natal Sharks Board representative. TETA CEO, Ms Maphefo Anno-Frempong addresses delegates at the Launch of Maritime Career Expo in Eshowe. Heart of Skills Innovation 7

At the Heart of Career Advancement Mpumalanga: TETA Staff explain career and bursary opportunities available to learners in Whiteriver. This was a career exhibition opportunity organised by the Department of Basic Education. More than 700 girls from grade 9 in the surrounding areas of Whiteriver were in attendance. Limpopo: Nomfundo (left) and Hlengiwe (right) both from TETA encouraging learners to take up careers in the transport sector. This was during the career expo organised by SABC under the campaign theme Raise your Hands. Eastern Cape: TETA Executives attended the TETA Maritime Career Expo in East London at the Mdantsane Indoor Sports Centre. 1000 learners from 14 schools in the township of Mdantsane and surrounding villages graced the event. The expo was coordinated by the Youth Chamber of Shipping in Africa in partnership with the Department of Education in the Eastern Cape Province. Thobela FM interviews TETA Communications on careers available in the transport sector during the SABC career expo in Seshego. 8 Heart of Skills Innovation

At the Heart of Management Development The development of entry level and middle managers in the transport sector is at the centre of TETAs strategy to close the inherent gaps that currently exist in the transport sector. Some of the interventions that the SETA has embarked on have changed the lives of over 200 beneficiaries who have benefitted from programmes such as the International Leadership Development Programme. In the month of November 2014, TETA together with the Regenesys Business School hosted a graduation Ceremony for 30 delegates at the Regenesys Business School in Sandton. ON THE MOVE - DECEMBER 2014 Speaking at the graduation, Mr Famanda Shirindza Corporate Services Manager at TETA stated that; graduating is a significant milestone to an individual, however the value of a graduate can only be measured by the impact the graduate makes in the communities they serve He further encouraged the graduates to go out there and make the necessary change and contribute to the transformation of the transport sector. Mr Famanda Shirindza: Corporate Services Manager addressing the graduates during the graduation ceremony held at the Regenesys Business School in Sandton. Moments like this are worth keeping. TETA Management and ILDP graduates at the Regenesys Business School during the International Leadership Development Graduation for the class of 2014. Heart of Skills Innovation 9

Breaking New Ground, with Coega Development Agency EXPANDING FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME: Adv. Zuko Mapoma, CDC Executive Manager Corporate Services and Acting Mayor Matatiele Local Municipality, Cllr Nomasomi Mshuqwana signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) for the newly launched driver training programme. Coega and TETA extends flagship programme to areas in deep rural Eastern Cape Matatiele youth benefits from Coega driving programme THE Coega Development Corporation (CDC) launched its flagship driver training programme together with driver simulator infrastructure at Matatiele Local Municipality later in October 2014. The launch was an extension of the organisations Corporate Social Investment (CSI) which seeks to upskill youth between the ages of 18-35 years who are unemployed and people with disabilities. The programme has over the years contributed immensely to employment opportunities of youth, dating back from when it started, said Alf Settle, CDC Project Manager Driver Training Programme. Our success rate over the years has improved. The pass rate in the 2013/14 FY we managed to get 901 people to obtain their drivers licenses as compared to 401 in the previous year, an increase of over 55%, added Settle. The CSI programme affords unemployed youth the opportunity to obtain a Code 8 Driving Licence. Since 2012, the programme has been launched in 18 sites over the Eastern Cape Province and 2 sites in KwaZulu- Natal. To date, the training interventions have assisted: 8 193 candidates for Learner s Licence training 6 163 candidates for Driver Simulator training; 1 957 candidates have passed and obtained their drivers licence. TETA is one of the key role players in skills development and training. The programme done by CDC is a flagship programme that we embrace and further applaud its innovative nature, said Maphefo Anno-Frempong, Transport Education and Training Authority s Chief Executive Officer. 10 Heart of Skills Innovation

The attainment of driver s licences in South Africa has over the years been embroiled with negative publicity and a numerous number of allegations linked to corruption. Our partnership with progressive institutions such as the CDC is pertinent in combating such ills, added Anno-Frempong. She further embraced the possibility of expanding the programme to other areas for more people to benefit. In addressing the issue of skills development partnering with CDC we hope it will bring positive results for the city of Matatiele, said acting Mayor of the day Matatiele Local Municipality Cllr Nomasomi Mshuqwana. The programme is affordable and will help curb the high number of accidents in our roads since learners will be thoroughly trained to obey the traffic rules. According to the Census 2011, 71% of the population in Matatiele is younger than 35 years of age and only 7% are over 65 years of age, added Cllr Nomasomi Mshuqwana. As Matatiele Local Municipality we support this programme and we have committed that we will provide a safe and secure room where Eight (8) Simulators shall be kept, we will provide a facilitator of the Simulators and a training ground will be constructed. We want to confirm that by the end of November 2014 the programme shall be fully operational, added Cllr Nomasomi Mshuqwana Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC Head of Marketing and Communications said Coega s CSI programmes offer long term sustainable investment and improves the lives of communities through empowerment and self-development that ultimately enables economic participation. The programme has positively touched many lives and will continue to do so. The Coega-led CSI initiatives, focus on skills, education, training, upliftment and empowerment. TETA CEO: Ms Maphefo Anno-Frempong speaking at the launch of the Coega and TETA flagship programme to areas in the deep rural Eastern Cape. Heart of Skills Innovation 11

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