ISSUE 07 September 2013

ON THE MOVE

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THE CEO OF TETA

Setting the bar in Transportation

Main functions and activities of TETA

TETA’s mandate amongst others involves the development of a Sector Skills Plan (SSP) for the Transport Sector, the implementation of the Sector Skills Plan through learnership implementation; approval of Workplace Skills Plans; allocation of levy grants; the monitoring of ETD activities in the Transport Sector; and quality assurance of ETD interventions. Maphefo is aware that there are other key priorities that need to be addressed in the Transport Sector. The following areas form part of the key target areas for TETA:

Playing a central role in ensuring that the transport sector as a whole has the right skills.

Training taxi drivers to fulfil their important role as ambassadors for the country.

Providing skills to give support for the upgrading of public transport for all modes.

Targeting schools especially in the rural areas to get the right candidates involved with TETA’s bursary programme.

Accelerating training of scarce, critical and priority skills in all sub-sectors within transport.

Expanding participation in all critical groups, by supporting NGO, CBO, CBC sector and also sustaining new venture creations owned by young people.

Recognising and supporting Institutes of Sectoral and Occupational Excellence (ISOEs).

Driving key projects by extending reach to non-participating stakeholders, large companies, SMMEs and BEE in the area of skills development.

Improving the opportunities for learners to be exposed to workplace experience and placement particularly those in Further Education and Training and Higher Education and Training institutions.

Reviewing TETA’s priorities and strategies for maximum impact in the sector. Positioning TETA as a learning organisation so that there is requisite capacity in the sector. What is the driving force behind gender empowerment at TETA?

Though challenge is prime in the country and even more urgent in the transport sector, at times the priorities exceeds the budget allocated to address this challenge. That is why TETA has undertaken research to identify areas of need and major challenges in the transportation sector. The introduction of the annual training report and workplace skills plan has proved to be quite valuable in holding various organisations accountable for what they have set out to accomplish in each year of submission. These plans, however, are not the sole source of research for the sector. Maphefo says “Through the use of market analysis and reports from Statistics SA on the transportation sector, we are able to review the current state by analysing salary levels, age of employees, race, gender, literacy, etc. This gives us a far better indication of what needs to be put in place to combat these challenges and promote gender empowerment.”

What are some of the major successes of TETA?

Maphefo joined TETA at a crucial time when SETA’s licences were almost due for renewal. At that time the organisation was not in a good state due to other challenges that were experienced prior her arrival. With a goal to turnaround the image and integrity of the organisation, Maphefo had to make tough decisions and double her efforts to ensure that TETA is repositioned as The Heart of Skills Innovation in the transport sector. To achieve this vision, the whole team at TETA including the stakeholders had to catch the vision and run with it while Maphefo steered the ship as the Captain. Today, TETA is once again the respectable driving force behind the growth and development of the transportation industry.

One of the major successes for TETA includes amongst others the funding of a girl child from rural Limpopo to become a Pilot, the fund-ing of the first woman to become a commercial diver and other interventions which includes the establishment of a National vocational certificate in Transport which is now offered in 8 FET colleges around the country. This was done in conjunction with the Department of Education,

“The introduction of the certificate programme exposes candidates to a wider scope of transportation and with the help of private and public entities, candidates are also provided with practical skills geared to

assist them when entering employment. Maphefo believes this will address skills shortages at the grassroots level.

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WORLD SKILLS LEIPZIG – GERMANY

The journey to Germany-Frankfurt

Story written by David Radebe:

We departed on Thursday 4th July 2013 at 19H05 on flight SA 7573 to Frankfurt operated by Lufthansa. We flew in the Airbus Industries’ A380-800, it is the latest commercial air-

craft that is acknowledged by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and it is attractive and super-comfortable. I was allocated seat number 53G on the lower deck,

the best for economy class with enough leg stretch (see R-Drive; World Skills).

The aircraft flew nonstop the whole night and arrived at Frankfurt on Friday 5th July 2013 at 05H45. The cabin crew kept us comfortable throughout the journey. On arrival I was

met by the limousine driver by the name of Sharma (what a Gentleman). He informed me that the trip to Leipzig would take us four hour’s drive. After purchasing the cell phone

sim card at the airport we drove to Aviva Hotel in Leipzig. We took the autobahn (freeway) to east of Germany, there is no speed limit on this freeway unless there are road works

ahead, you may drive as fast as you wish. He asked whether I was comfortable with the speed {he was driving at 140km/h } then my response was that I don’t mind as I wanted to

experience the autobahn.

Driving the latest black VW PHANTOM, Sharma stretched its legs … wow! The power produced by the engine of the limo was great; we reached a speed of 220km/h with ease , no

vibration of the car what so ever. With my safety belt on I felt like a Diplomat (only thing missing was a blue light). We arrived at AVIVA hotel Leipzig at 9H00 instead of 10H30.

World Skills Competition

The history of World Skills began in 1947 with a

first International Skills Competition

in Spain. Jose Olaso and Albert-

Vodal had the idea for this first

competition.

World Skills Leipzig 2013 is the big-

gest event for Vocational Educa-

tion. At the World Skills Competi-

tion the best skilled trainees were

competing to demonstrate their

expertise and training in their re-

spective skill. Every two years, par-

ticipants under the age of 22 com-

pete for the championship at the

World Skills competition and every

time, a different nation gets to host the

com- petition. In 2009 World Skills took place in Canada, in 2011 the competi-

tion was hosted by the United Kingdom. Altogether 46 disciplines from skills, trades, services and technology were com-

peting in the 42nd World Skills Competition.

Since World Skills Leipzig is the 42nd World Skills Competition, the medals are composed of 42 corners, which are connected by 46 beams, representing the 46 skills. The individu-

al skill can be assigned to seven professional clusters. These clusters are represented by different levels on the front side of the medal. The three best competitors of each skill will

receive Gold, Silver and Bronze medals respectively.

Story told by David Radebe

TETA—Apprentice Monitor

Ms Maphefo Anno Frempong & Mr David Radebe

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AFRICAN RAIL AND TRACTION SERVICES

Operational

We took over as a Transport Contractor at Samancor Meyerton. After taking over we realised that there was a position of a Tippler Operator which was not fully utilised at the time. The tippler only worked when there are wagons to be off loaded. We then decided to train the tippler and other two guys as shunters and promoted them to shunter’s position.

We then started with a programme to uplift our shunters. We identified potential candidates for locomotive driver’s posi-

tion. At that stage we did not have any loco drivers position available. One of

the previous tippler operators Victor Khupa qualified as a driver and

Daniel Malotane, the previous shunter, qualified also as a driv-

er.

They are now permanent locomo-tive drivers. The next program was

to train a rail track general worker in the shunters position. We identified Da-

vid Masilela. He completed the shunters course and qualified as a shunter. Sadly one of our shunters passed away and we pro-moted David to shunter.

Maintenance

The promotion steps start as Maintenance Assistant, then Maintenance Operator and there after Trade Test, Artisan.

The following employees were promoted from Maintenance Assistance to Mainte-nance Operators

LJ Strydom

PD Mashilo

MB Mashaba

GM Madau

NH Mbewu

JJ Van Vuuren

The following employees were promoted from Maintenance Opera-tor to Artisan;

JM Kilian and F De Jonge

THE DEPUTY MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION & TRAINING TOGETHER WITH TETA MAKING A

DIFFERENCE TO HIGH SCHOOLS

We all wish to celebrate our birth days with our families and loved ones, there’s nothing more overwhelming than being at home and being pampered with deserts, custards and puddings, gifts and listening to the joyous melodies of your kids and family singing happy birthday for you…

But, it was all different for TETA CEO, Ms Maphefo Anno-Frempong as she celebrated her birthday hard at work. On the 23rd August 2013 she spent the day empowering young girls at the Mount Arthur Girls high in Lady Frere (Eastern Cape). Taking a stand on stage; she delivered an astonishing piece of speech designed to fit the young girls still at high school awaiting to explore the world of “after matric”. The focus of the speech was on the multitude of careers available in the aviation sector for the girl child to cease. She further emphasized the current challenges faced by the sector in producing female pilots and the high rate of unsuccessful candidates trying to pursue their careers in aviation. She then made a commitment to ensure growth in the uptake of aviation related careers and further indicated that in the near future, TETA with its stakeholders will surely revisit the province to further demonstrate possibilities in aviation.

The visit to the schools started on August 08 at the Kwa-dlengezwa Girls High focusing on Maritime related careers, it further went to Mount Arthur on the 23rd, focusing on aviation related careers and the last visit for the month was at the Aurora Girls High in Soweto—Johannesburg focusing on Rail relat-ed careers.

The deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Mduduzi Manana was the key stakeholder in all the visits and his message to all the learners was centred around getting

the girl child to takeup careers in Maritime, Rail and Aviation. The below extract summarises the Deputy Minister’s address:

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“THE GOOD WORK DESERVES TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED”

I’m writing this letter to thank Sibongile and the rest of the TETA group for the amazing

opportunity they gave me.

This time two years ago I had no idea how I was going to be able to make my dreams of

becoming a Commercial Pilot a reality. Coming from a disadvantaged family my parents

tried to help where possible, but as my father had just been retrenched they were una-

ble to assist in funding my training. I had managed to work and save enough to finish my

Private Pilot Licence but had run out of funds to further my training. If not for TETA I

would have had no choice but to leave flying and start working. When I heard that my

application for a grant was successful I could hardly believe it, and thanks to TETA I have

now completed my Commercial licence with Multi-Engine rating, a dream come true.

And because I was able to complete my licence I was offered a job in Mozambique. But I

will return to FTC to complete the rest of my training with the rest of the funding in a few

months.

With the second tranche from TETA I will be able to complete my Instrument rating, as

well as my Instructor rating. Hopefully with that I will be able to help other disadvan-

taged people from all communities in South Africa to accomplish their dreams of becom-

ing a pilot.

With the support and funding of TETA my dreams would still only be dreams, and for this

I am truly grateful that they were able and willing to help. I really hope that TETA will be

able to continue to support and make the dreams of other aspiring aviators become a

reality in the coming years as they did for me...

Regards

Garth

TRANSFORMATION & UPSKILLING

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YOUNG BLACK MANAGERS IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR IS PRIME TO TETA.

THE ILDP PROGRAMME PART 2 : 2013 - 2014

The ILDP is an initiative of the Transport Education & Training Authority (TETA),

aimed at accelerating the development of future leaders in the transport sector.

TETA opened the opportunity to the Transport sector and its stakeholders to

nominate deserving individuals to participate on this international opportunity for

development. The programme started early in September 2013 and is expected to

be completed early in January 2014 with a graduation scheduled for February

2014.

A total of 25 participants from the programme spent three weeks in the

Netherlands as part of the international component of the programme in the

month of September 2013 and the last part of the programme will be completed at

the Wits Business School.

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Learners from Bochom East District receiving

career information and advise minutes before

assembling at the auditorium to listen to the

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training

Mr Mduduzi Manana, who was in attendance at

the Launch of the SETA Support Office in

Bochom—Senwabarwane Campus of th e Capricon

FET.

Learners from the Free State Province listenening

attentively to the representatives from SETAs,

Kheta Campaign and Department of Education in

preparation for the career exhibition hosted at the

Maluti FET in Qwaqwa on Nelson Mandela Day.

CAREER GUIDANCE INITIATIVES

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SETA SUPPORT OFFICE LAUNCHED IN SENWABARWANE—

BOCHOM ON 30 AUGUST 2013

Deputy Minister Higher Education and Training: Mr Mduduzi Manana; addressing the audiences at the

Senwabarwane Campus of the Capricorn FET during the launch of the SETA Support office.

TETA CEO, Mrs Maphefo Anno-Frempong giving the audience the background of the SETA Office

Support Offices as well as highlighting the TETA strategic view and milestones in skills development.

No one could stop the local poet

from expressing her heartfelt ex-

citement and gratitude as she

stormed up her seat and, with

loud but mild voice began relay

praises to the honourable deputy

Minister, The CEO of TETA and

other dignitaries present. Forgive

the writer for not capturing the

names of the poet as you may

agree, “they just speak without

introduction”.

The audience didn't disappoint

either as they cheered her along

during her moment of expression.

The Capricon FET made availa-

ble their premises to TETA for

the launch of the SETA Support

Office. This gesture of good-

will was reiterated by the Capri-

corn FET CEO Mr when he was

welcoming and appreciating

those who graced the event

with their presence.

These kinds of partnerships are

a signal that if the country has

to win the war against a un-

skilled society and inexperi-

enced youth and graduates,

strategic partnerships should be

a the centre of all our strategies.

“The new SETA Support office

is unveiled”

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The Senwabarwane Choir

entertaining the audiences

with their soothing voices

during the Launch of the

SETA Support Office in

Bochom on 30 August 2013.

Traditional group from Senwabarwane supported by the golden

oldies as they dance their hearts out to lift up the audience at the

SETA Support Office Launch.

The SETA support Launch in Senwabarwanae proved to be

a great success and surely the future looks brighter for the

current learners in the surrounding areas as they will be

exposed to a multitude of diverse careers in the Transport

Sector as well as receive free career guidance and counsel-

ling from the Support Staff stationed at the Campus.

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HEAD OFFICE:

RANDBURG 344 Pretoria Avenue

Sonsono Building, Randburg, 2125

Contact Numbers:

011 577 7000

www.teta.org.za

REGIONAL OFFICE: CAPE TOWN

Physical Address:

WJM House, Glen Roy Rd,

Pinelands, Cape Town

Contact Numbers: Tel: (021) 531 3064 Fax: (021) 531 3063

REGIONAL OFFICE: DURBAN

Physical Address:

2nd Floor No. 67 K E Masinga Road,

Durban, 4001

Contact Numbers: Tel: (031) 301 9614 Fax: (031) 301 6658

TRANSPORT EDUCATION

AND

TRAINING AUTHORITY