The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) played a role in the official launch and handover of the Ngqungqushe Campus and Renewable Energy Training Centre at Ingwe TVET College, Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, event.
In addition the day provided an avenue for local high school learners and unemployed youth to engage with SASSETA representatives to uncover safety and security-related education and career pathways in South Africa.
New education and training facilities announced in Lusikisiki
The launch and handover ceremony marked the expansion of post-school education and training infrastructure in the Eastern Cape.
The Ngqungqushe Campus and Renewable Energy Training Centre contribute to the facilities offered by Ingwe TVET College, opening up further opportunities for Lusikisiki-based students to explore technical and vocational careers.
Leveraging on their proximity to a post-school institution, the town’s youth can learn more about the different study and career pathways available to them beyond high school without needing to get information from afar.
SASSETA talks to learners and unemployed youth
SASSETA used the opportunity offered by the launch and handover to talk to students and unemployed youth in the audience.
Per the information shared about the event, the SASSETA team used the event to acquaint participants with the myriad of safety and security-related career opportunities as well as show how the opportunities fit into the post-school education and training matrix.
It is valuable for matriculants and young people without formal work experience to be aware of both university study options and other available vocational, occupational and sector-specific pathways.
What is SASSETA?
SASSETA is one of South Africa’s Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs): organisations which focus on driving skills development specific to their areas of specialisation.
For young people interested in safety and security-related careers, it is important to understand how a SETA works because these bodies are responsible for implementing skills-development strategies to further the capacity of employers, training providers and other relevant players in the economy.
That being said, attending the event or talking to a SETA representative is not a guarantee of entry into a learnership, internship, bursary or workplace-based support programme.
Job seekers and learners should ensure they understand all the requirements of an application before handing over personal information.
Why the engagement is important
The engagement that unfolded on the day provides a critical illustration of the importance of investigating what opportunities exist before heading off to study or training.
High school learners can use engagements such as the one at Lusikisiki to ascertain what career options suit them and what post-school education or training they might need to consider before matriculating.
Unemployed youth can also benefit by discovering what programmes in safety and security-related fields could prepare them for the kinds of skills employers are looking for.
Jobs-seekers and learners interested in a safety and security career should make it a priority to research beyond job titles; find out what skills, education, training, registration or other criteria apply to the career option.
No specific programme announcement published
The information published about the event does not make any announcements about a SASSETA learnership, internship or bursary application opening specifically as a result of the Lusikisiki launch.
In addition, the published statement does not provide confirmed details about a stipend, salary, application closing date, minimum qualifications or the number of openings.
Those researching education and career opportunities should therefore be wary of social media posts claiming that attending the launch means they will automatically receive a SASSETA opportunity.
If job seekers see an advertisement for a learnership, internship, bursary, job or other placement opportunity associated with SASSETA, they should cross-verify the information using official SASSETA platforms and follow the application instructions to the letter.
A quick reminder about scams
All young people actively seeking training or employment opportunities are reminded to be wary of anyone requesting fees to guarantee placement in a learnership, job, internship, bursary or other support programme.
Check any offer involves an official organisation.
Before applying, verify:
- The organisation’s name.
- How application should be made.
- When the application closing date is.
- Who is eligible to apply.
- Is the opportunity a job, learnership, internship, bursary or other type of programme?
- Should an application fee be paid? Be particularly wary of being asked to pay to get the job.
- Whether the contact details have been verified.
Do not send banking information or other personal identifiers such as identity documents to unverified numbers and emails. Should applicants have reason to believe they are communicating with fraudsters, they should report the matter to the South African Police Service.
About the event
The Ngqungqushe Campus and Renewable Energy Training Centre launch and handover ceremony was held at Ingwe TVET College, Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, and was led by Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube.
SASSETA participated in proceedings by using the opportunity to talk to local students and unemployed youth about the various safety and security-related career opportunities available.
To the Lusikisiki youth, the event offered valuable connections between post-school institutions and employment opportunities in the safety and security fields.
Source
The material in this article is based on information supplied regarding SASSETA’s participation in the official launch and handover of the Ngqungqushe Campus and Renewable Energy Training Centre, Ingwe TVET College. Programme-specific applications and announcements must be verified with the relevant official institutions prior to any applications being submitted.
Editorial policy
This article was independently written for informational purposes only. The facts supplied by the source were separated from practical application advice when necessary. We do not guarantee any employment, admission, funding or selection for an opportunity mentioned. Where the details of an opportunity are not officially shared, we do not add or speculate about it.
Disclaimer
Education, training- and career-related information is subject to change. Applicants should confirm the specific requirements, closing dates and application procedures directly with the relevant institution and should not assume that this article contains an official application notice from SASSETA or Ingwe TVET College.
