By Lungile Ntimba
The National School of Government (NSG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Technical and Vocational Education Training Colleges Governors’ Council to strengthen the capacity and governance of TVET sectors.
This strategic partnership brings together the expertise of both institutions in training, research, advisory services and professional development to empower college councils with the necessary skills and competencies to contribute meaningfully to national development.
“Both parties are committed to identifying joint initiatives and projects that create shared value, particularly as it pertains to the training of college councils on leadership, governance, ethics and other areas of mutual interest,” NSG spokesperson Dikeledi Mokgokolo said.
The partnership would focus on the development and implementation of project-specific ventures to ensure alignment with agreed objectives.
Key areas of co-operation include ensuring strategic alignment of initiatives with the goals of the TVET college sector and enhancing the overall performance of institutions through collaboration with NSG’s diverse service offerings.
Furthermore, Mokgokolo highlighted the importance of ethical leadership and value-driven support within the TVET framework, saying that the partnership would involve engagement with industry partners, government agencies and other stakeholders to advance the initiative.
The agreement would also involve hosting workshops, seminars and coaching programmes tailored to meet the evolving needs of the intended audience.
It would enable the mobilisation of resources and support from external partners, donors and stakeholders, contributing towards enhancing the capacity and performance of TVET colleges and increasing investment in the sector.
“The NSG is looking forward to working closely with the TVETCGC and other stakeholders to deliver on this shared vision and contribute meaningfully to building a capable, ethical and developmental state,” the NSG principal Prof. Busani Ngcaweni said in statement.
“We aim to ensure that public servants, educators and administrators in TVET colleges are equipped with the skills, tools and ethical leadership required to transform the post-school sector.”
TVETCGC secretary-general Sanele Zondi agreed that the partnership was a step in the right direction.
He said it would enable the development of tailored training modules for council members in areas such as ethics, governance, leadership, budgeting and oversight.
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