Mangaliso Khumalo’s Inspiring Journey
In celebration of TVET Month, we interviewed a former Richtek Campus student who is now employed by Bell Equipment as a Turner Machinist. Mangaliso Khumalo’s journey is one of resilience, determination and the transformative power of education. As a single mother working as a house helper, she experienced first hand, the challenges of not having…
From humble begins, to a career in Rigging
“Coming from a disadvantaged background has taught me the value of hard work, resilience, discipline and determination. I have seen the challenges that come with limited opportunities and this strongly motivates me to build a career that can provide stability and open doors to greater opportunities.” These are the words of Hlengiwe Dlamini, a former…
From grandma’s crochet skills, to an entrepreneurial dream
For Richtek’s budding entrepreneur, crochet is more than simply creating beautiful garments with wool and a hook. It is a story of heritage, creativity, resilience and the determination to turn a skill passed down through generations into a sustainable business. The second year Office Administration student, Thobekile Biyela is the young entrepreneur behind Crochet by…
Work Readiness For Digital Skills
We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for IT graduates from uMfolozi TVET College to participate in a Work Readiness Programme that has recently been piloted successfully by GIZ. The programme is designed to support IT alumni in their transition into the workplace and includes:• Mock interview preparation• Exposure to online workplace tools• Assistance…
