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National Qualifications 8

TODAY! Career Guidance Information 9 - 25

National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 2-4 26


Engineering and Related Design 27
Electrical Infrastructure Construction 28
/MajubaTVETCollege Civil and Building Construction 29
Primary Agriculture 30
@majuba_tvet_college Office Administration 31
Hospitality 32
Tourism 33
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National Certificate Vocational (N-Courses) 34 - 35
Mechanical Engineering 36 - 37
Search for Majuba TVET College Mechanical Engineering 38 - 39
Electrical Engineering 40 - 41
Civil Engineering 42 - 43
Chemical Engineering 44 - 45
Business Engineering 46
Financial Engineering 47
Human Resource Management 48
Management Assistant 49
Farming Management 50
Hospitality 51
Public Management 52

Campuses at Majuba TVET College 54 - 61

Student Support Services 62 - 63

Student Work-Placement Opportunities 64 - 69

Contact Details 70 -71

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PRINCIPALS

MESSAGE
F
irstly, we would like to welcome all through our doors. The pressure is on, our goal
prospective students to our College as is not only to ensure that our students pass
we enter a new dawn for Technical and and enter the workforce as competent, skilled
Vocational Education and Training (TVET) workers, but that they actually get employment.
Colleges. On 1 April 2015, all TVET Colleges were For this reason, we engage with the major
fully transferred from the Provinces into the industries to employ our students and this is
control of the Department of Higher Education also so that the hard work our lecturers put into
and Training (DHET). The former FET Colleges our students does not go to waste.
became institutions where most people went to
because they could not gain access at University. It is also very important to keep our lecturers up
This was a major problem for the country as the to date to ensure that the standard of teaching
Vocational programmes offered in the Colleges and learning remains high. Our students are
are needed by the economy. Corrective actions our main priority and we are ready to face
will be taken to ensure that students feel that any obstacles that might arise to ensure their
they are entering useful educational institutions. success.
The integration of these institutions into a
coherent post-school system means among The College is performing exceptionally well,
other things that College qualifications must our standards of quality are high, but there is
be recognised by Higher Education institutions always room for improvement and we will up
in order to ensure articulation between the our passion for our College; for our students;
institutions. and most of all for the quality of education we
offer at Majuba TVET College.
Youth development is close to my heart. It is a
passion of mine to see people excel. The country The launch of the new Campus in Dundee

“Our students
has a severe shortage of skilled workers. It is an (Dundee Technology Centre) will bring new
honour and privilege for me to be part of the tidings for Majuba TVET College. The new
process of educating young people and sending Campus will offer Engineering and Business
are our main them into the workforce armed with the skills
they need to excel at their jobs. In this way, we
studies in one location, utilising current
structures to be able to accommodate more
priority and we are not just providing one person with a future,
we are providing that person’s family with a
students. There is great anticipation for the
opening of the Campus and the main focus is on

are ready to face future and we can take it further by saying we


are creating a better future for all South Africans
all post-school students too, bridging the gap
between simple skills and College students. We

any obstacles by putting skilled people into the necessary


places. This is good for the economy and in turn
humbly appeal to stakeholders to fully support
the new Campus, extending thanks to the

that might arise good for the country. SAPS and all contributors for their service. Local
government and business can work together

to ensure their
Majuba TVET College is one of the largest and make this new Campus a profound success.
Colleges in South Africa. We currently have
approximately 30 000 students studying Mr S.J. Mlotshwa
success. “
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MAJUBA TVET COLLEGE

INTRODUCTION
M
ajuba TVET College is one of 50 Majuba TVET College is committed to
public Technical and Vocational education and training, using cutting-
Education and Training (TVET) edge technology and innovative teaching
Colleges in South Africa, operating under methodologies, to enhance and optimise
the auspices of the Department of Higher teaching and learning opportunities.
Education and Training (DHET). The
College is one of the largest Technical and Situated in Newcastle, Northern KwaZulu-
Vocational Education and Training service Natal, the College plays a significant role in
providers in the country, specialising in the holistic development of our students,
priority skills development. as part of preparing them for the world-
of-work. In addition to the Ministerial
Majuba TVET College is the key service programmes, namely, the National
provider for Technical and Vocational Certificate (Vocational) and Report 191
Education and Training in the Amajuba (N1-N6); the College offers NQF-aligned
and Umzinyathi Districts. It services Learnerships (in collaboration with
major industries in these areas, in the Business and Industry), Skills Programmes
sectors of iron- and steel manufacturing, and Apprenticeship Training.
mining (mainly coal), textile and
clothing production, cement chemical The College regards itself as an important
manufacturing, tyre production, social partner in realising the shared socio-
engineering and primary agriculture. economic objectives of the local, provincial
and national government. To this end, the
There are 8 Campuses, spread over a wide College creates access to education and
geographical area that includes Newcastle, training opportunities; and empowers
Madadeni and Dundee. The College offers our students with the relevant knowledge
a diverse range of nationally recognised and skills to become economically active Situated in
vocational and occupational programmes. citizens.
Newcastle, Northern
VISION : Empowering our nation through quality education, training and development.
KwaZulu-Natal,
MISSION : We will Provide Responsive and Relevant Education, Training and
Development to Cater for the Needs of Business, Industry and Communities.
the College plays
VALUES : Our motto Reaching Greater Heights Together guides our values which are:
a significant role
(CRISP)
• Creativity : To Be Resourceful, Innovative and Unconventional Thinkers in What We Do
in the holistic
• Respect : To Accord Dignity to All those Whom We Serve and Work With
• Integrity : To Demonstrate A Sense of Justice and Honesty in Everything We Do
development of our
• Service: To Respond Efficiently and Effectively to the Needs of Our Staff and Clients
• Perseverance : To Continuously Apply Ourselves to the Best of Our Abilities
students, as part of
preparing them for
the world-of-work.
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NQF LEVEL GRADE DESCRIPTION CATEGORY

GET
General Education Certificate (Grade 9); or
LEVEL 1 Adult General Education and Training Certificate

Grade 10 (School); or
NC(V) Level 2 Certificate; or
LEVEL 2

FET - FURTHER EDUCATION


N1 Certificate

AND TRAINING
Grade 11 (School); or
NC(V) Level 3 Certificate; or
LEVEL 3
THE RIGHT
N2 Certificate

CAREER
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12); or
National Trade Certificate (Trade School)
And National Senior Certificate; or
LEVEL 4 NC(V) Level 4 Certificate; or
N3 Certificate + 2 Official Languages Choosing the right career can be a very daunting task
especially in a world which offers an array of paths all
of which seem to be leading to a golden goal. Careers
can actually make or break one’s life, so it is important
NQF LEVEL 5
to make the right choice. Career guidance can help you
N4, N5 and N6 Certificate; or
in pursuing the right courses, in the right Colleges or
LEVEL 5 NC(V) Level 5 Certificate; or
Higher Certificate institutes and can guide you in choosing the suitable
career.

Choosing a career can be very satisfying if you have


HET - HIGHER EDUCATION

NQF LEVEL 6 made the right choice. Like the famous adage goes,
National Diploma; or
LEVEL 6 Advanced Certificate
if you choose the job you like, you don’t have to work
a single day in your life. On the other hand, a wrong
AND TRAINING

decision can leave you wishing that you had followed


a different path.
Bachelors Degree; or
LEVEL 7 Advanced Diploma While doing a career it is imperative to have the correct
career information. An informed choice is always better
that an uninformed one. The right career advice can
Honours Degree; or help you to choose a career to suit your personality as
Postgraduate Diploma; or well as your aspirations.
LEVEL 8 Professional Qualification Degree
Education, of course, plays an important role in getting
you the right job in your chosen field. The stepping
stones or pre-requisites for choosing your dream career
Masters Degree
LEVEL 9 are of course, the qualifications required to achieve it.
With the right qualifications, the top careers are open to
you and the power of choice would be with you.
LEVEL 10 Doctoral Degree
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ENGINEERING BUSINESS
ABOUT ENGINEERING ABOUT BUSINESS
In a world that is technologically driven, Engineering careers are among the most popular Business is such an all encompassing field that it touches almost all aspects of our day
today. Engineering Careers are sought after not only because of the high pay packet to day activities. So it is not surprising that Business careers are among the most popular
but also because they give you an opportunity to contribute to a growing technological careers today. More and more candidates take the option of Business courses over
world. Engineering courses generally offer specialization in particular fields. With correct other career courses. As Business is such a broad category, there are many employment
career guidance you can choose the fields of your choice. The subjects you choose at this opportunities.
stage determine what type of trade you would follow. It is imperative that all prospective
students should choose Mathematics and Science subjects at High School level in Many entry-level positions are available for those who have pursued a National Diploma
order to meet the pre-requisites or minimum requirements to study Engineering related in Business. The type of Business career you can pursue depends on the area of your
courses at tertiary level. interest and choice of specialisation. There are many different types of Business careers,
to suit individual qualifications and aptitudes. Some of the popular types include
Certain personal qualities like analytical abilities and out-of-the-box thinking with an Business Management, Office Administration, Financial Management, Human Resource
eye for details will be an added advantage when you aim for an Engineering career. With Management, etc.
technology touching different spheres of our lives today, it is important for an Engineer
not to only have technical skills but also good communication skills. This is important Business careers require strong oral and written communication skills as well as good
when you interact with people related to non-technical fields. computer skills. You must have strong analytical skills as well as basic knowledge of
management and marketing. A career in business helps you to hone skills which can be
ENGINEERING CAREER TYPES applied to various facets of your life, be it your professional or personal life.
Engineering is a vast field and specialization is required to pursue an Engineering
career. However, a number of Engineering institutions offer many different branches Generally, those opting for business careers work a regular schedule. If you have opted
of specialization. The most popular Engineering courses are: Automotive Engineering, for marketing or sales, then you may be travelling a lot. Some jobs like Financial Analyst
Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Investment Banking are desk jobs.
and Chemical Engineering to name a few.
Business careers
The job description for Engineers would include many skill-sets. Engineers are
generally involved in designing, developing, testing, manufacturing, producing, and are demanding and
maintain products. The safety of the functioning of various products also becomes the
responsibility for Engineers. In keeping with the evolving technology advances, Engineers you have to put in
are expected to continually update their subject-knowledge and skills-sets.
a minimum 40 hour
Depending on the branch of Engineering, you may be either working in an office work week. Most
environment, laboratory or an industrial plant. Most of the time you are expected to put
in a 40-hour work week. The working hours can be longer in some circumstances to meet jobs in this field
production targets. However, working under the constraints of a limited budget, meeting
deadlines and coping with unexpected problems can get stressful. require you to work
in a team, so good
Engineering or Artisans earn at minimum of R 15 000 a month at junior level and can earn
from R 30 000 to as much as R 50 000 per month at a senior level. Most certainly there interpersonal skills
are good opportunities in this field. It is great to see more and more women entering the
workforce as Engineers and Artisans. It’s not only males who can do physical and hard are a must for a
work. Females are embracing Engineering careers too these days.
career in Business.

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BOILERMAKING FITTING & TURNING


WHAT DO BOILERMAKERS DO? WHAT DO FITTERS & TURNERS DO?
Boilermakers are specialized Artisans who mark off and fabricate structural steel and Fitters & Turners are highly skilled crafts people who manufacture and construct
other metal stock to make or repair metal products and structures including boilers and components for machinery and use power operated tools such as lathes, milling- and
pressure vessels. drilling machines. They maintain and repair many different kinds of machines. They are
also responsible for the assembling and fitting of new components and equipment. It is a
WHAT DUTIES AND TASKS DOES A BOILERMAKER PERFORM? highly skilled job.
••Develops layout and plans sequence of operations for fabricating and assembling
structural metal products, applying trigonometry and knowledge of metal. If you consider yourself good with metal and repairing parts, then a career in Fitting &
••Locates and marks bending and cutting lines onto work piece, allowing for stock Turning may be just for you!
thickness and machine and welding shrinkage.
••Hammers, chips, and grinds work piece to cut, bend, and straighten metal. WHAT DUTIES AND TASKS DOES A FITTER & TURNER PERFORM?
••Reheats work pieces to render them malleable, using hand torch or furnace. ••Assembles and fits components for machinery;
••Positions, aligns, fits, and welds together parts, using jigs, welding torch and hand tools. ••Maintains and repairs machinery;
••Uses blueprints/plans to measure material for production;
WHAT SKILLS AND ABILITIES MUST I HAVE TO BECOME A BOILERMAKER? ••Monitors machinery and repairs faults;
••Active Listening (Giving full attention to what other people say and taking time to ••Fits parts required to complete the machine;
understand the points being made); ••Drill and tap holes;
••Time Management (Must be able to manage their own time and the time of others ••Overhaul valves;
effectively); ••Maintain and align couplings;
••Equipment Selection (Be able to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to ••Tension and align V-belts; and
do a job); ••Use machinery (such as lathe and milling machine) to manufacture components.
••Equipment Maintenance (Perform routine maintenance on equipment and ••What skills and abilities must I have to become a Fitter and Turner?
determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed); ••Good at working with your hands;
••Quality Control Analysis (Conducting tests and inspection of products, services or ••Must be very mechanically minded;
processes to evaluate quality or performance); ••Must be able to take exact measurements and work accurately;
••Mathematics (It is used to solve problems); ••Must be mathematically minded;
••Critical Thinking (Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of ••Must be able to concentrate under noisy working conditions; and
alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems); and ••Be able to read three-dimensional drawings.
••Have the ability to Speak (Talk to others to convey information effectively).

WHAT ARE THE WORKING


WHAT ARE THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF A
CONDITIONS OF A FITTER & TURNER?
BOILERMAKER?
Most Structural Metal Fabricators or Fitters & Turners generally work in
Boilermakers work in workshops that are noisy, dirty and sometimes crowded
often noisy, but lighting and ventilation are conditions. There are many physical
generally good. The work requires constant demands in the job, such as: standing,
physical activity. Most workshops have bending and crouching which can be
modern equipment. Possible work hazards tiring. Fitters & Turners work overtime
are flying metal chips, falling metal objects on public holidays as well as do
and burns from welding torches. weekend and nightshift work.

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MOTOR MECHANICS ELECTRICAL


WHAT DO MOTOR MECHANICS DO? WHAT DO ELECTRICIANS DO?
Motor Mechanics repair, maintain and test motor vehicle and other internal combustion An Electrician works in commercial, industrial or residential settings. They usually install,
engines and related mechanical components. repair and maintain electrical systems designed to provide heat, light, power, control,
signal or fire alarms for all types of buildings, structures and premises.
WHAT DUTIES AND TASKS DOES A MOTOR MECHANIC PERFORM?
••Diagnose and correct the causes of faulty vehicle and equipment operation. WHAT DUTIES AND TASKS DOES AN ELECTRICIAN PERFORM?
••Overhaul, adjust and repair: gaseous fuel engines; clutches; transmissions and ••Reading and interpreting electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and
differentials; ignition; wiring; lighting; fuel; cooling; braking and complex hydraulic electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts.
systems; steering; wheel and suspension mechanisms; and body cab and frame ••Cutting, threading, bending, assembling and installing conduits and other types of
components. electrical conductor enclosures and fittings.
••Diagnose and repair electronic engine control systems, anti-lock brake systems, and air ••Pulling wire through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
conditioning. ••Positioning, maintaining and installing distribution and control equipment such as
••In some instances the incumbent will be required to test drive equipment, complete switches, relays, circuit breaker panels and fuse enclosures.
reports, use parts catalogues, and perform other related duties. ••Installing data cabling or fibre-optic systems.
••Testing circuits to ensure integrity and safety.
WHAT SKILLS AND ABILITIES MUST I HAVE TO BECOME A MOTOR
MECHANIC? WHAT SKILLS AND ABILITIES MUST I HAVE TO BECOME AN ELECTRICIAN?
••Ability to diagnose problems. ••Good communication and reading skills;
••To be skilled in areas such as air conditioning system repair and installation, electrical ••An aptitude for Mathematics;
system repair, fuel system repair and installation and computer skills. ••Mechanical ability, strength and manual dexterity;
••To be able to continuously adapt to new technology. ••The ability to distinguish colours to work with colour-coded wiring (Must not be colour
••To be able to transfer skills to younger Mechanics. blind);
••To be able to communicate with team members. ••The ability to work at heights;
••The ability to lift between 11 and 25 kilograms;
••The ability to get along well with co-workers;
••The willingness to keep up with new developments in the field;
••The ability to create new ways of doing things;
••The ability to do very precise work expertly; and
WHAT ARE ••Ability to work at a variety of exciting tasks. WHAT ARE THE WORKING
CONDITIONS OF AN
THE WORKING ELECTRICIAN?
CONDITIONS OF A Electricians usually work a 40
MOTOR MECHANIC? or 45 hour, five-day week plus
overtime when required. In
Light vehicle Motor
construction, there may be no
Mechanics work mainly guarantee of permanent work.
in workshops and wear Working conditions can change
protective clothing. dramatically from one job to
They need to keep up another, varying from indoors
with changes in motor in clean conditions to outdoors
on scaffolding, to indoors in
industry technology.
cramped conditions.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING & BUILDING CHEMICAL ENGINEERING


WHAT IS CIVIL ENGINEERING ABOUT? WHAT IS CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ABOUT?
The Civil Engineering programme prepares the student with the planning, designing, Chemical Engineering is a branch of Engineering that applies to
maintenance and management of projects associated with the construction of houses, Physical Sciences (e.g. Chemistry and Physics) and Life Sciences (e.g.
roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water supply and sewage systems. Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry) together with Mathematics and Economics
to produce, Transform, Transport, and properly use chemicals, materials and energy.
WHAT SKILLS AND ABILITIES MUST I HAVE TO PURSUE IN A CAREER IN Chemical Engineers design, construct and operate process plants.
CIVIL ENGINEERING?
••Good analytical skills are a must for any Civil Engineer. Civil Engineers have to read and WHAT SKILLS AND ABILITIES MUST I HAVE TO BECOME A CHEMICAL
interpret many drawings, complex charts, diagrams, maps and reports; ENGINEER?
••Good communication skills. Civil Engineers need to correspond with a wide array of ••Must have a good understanding of Science (will often use scientific rules and methods
individuals throughout their profession from construction workers to CEOs of large to solve problems);
corporations; ••Must have a good understanding of Mathematics (used to constantly solve problems);
••Excellent problem solving capabilities. The role of a Civil Engineer is not an easy one. ••Critical thinking is important (Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
There will be problems that arise from time to time which the Civil Engineer will be weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems);
responsible for solving problems; and ••Must be an active listener – (give full attention to what other people are saying and
••Advanced skills in Mathematics, including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus take time to understand the points being made);
and Statistics are crucial to become a Civil Engineer, who must apply the appropriate ••Must have complex problem solving skills (Identifying complex problems and
mathematical formulas and principles in his design work as well as to problem solving. reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement
solutions); and
WHAT ARE THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF A CIVIL ENGINEER? ••Be able to manage time effectively (manage one’s own time and the time of others.)
Civil Engineers generally work indoors in offices. However, many spend time outdoors at
construction sites so they can monitor operations or solve problems onsite.

IF I WANT TO BECOME A CIVIL WHAT ARE THE WORKING


ENGINEER, WHAT DO I DO CONDITIONS IN THE
BEFORE LEAVING SCHOOL? CHEMICAL INDUSTRY?
••Visit Civil Engineering companies Chemical Engineers
to gain more knowledge about the work mostly in offices or
field and what it entails. laboratories. They may
••Go for an aptitude test to determine spend time at industrial
if you have the ability to become a plants, refineries, and other
Civil Engineer. locations, where they
••Visit or contact Technical and monitor or direct operations
Vocational Education and Training or solve onsite problems.
(TVET) Colleges to enquire about
the entrance requirements to do
Civil Engineering courses.
••Attend Career Exhibitions in your
area to liaise with Technical Colleges
and obtain application forms.

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AGRICULTURE PUBLIC MANAGEMENT


WHAT IS PRIMARY AGRICULTURE ABOUT? WHAT IS PUBLIC MANAGEMENT ABOUT?
Primary Agriculture deals with the science or practice of Farming, including cultivation •• Public Management is an approach to run a public serviced organization used in
of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and government and private sector institutions at local, provincial and national levels.
other products. Primary Agriculture remains a significant provider of employment in •• Students will be given information on the separation of powers among the three
South Africa, especially in the rural areas, and is a major earner of foreign exchange. branches of the state i.e. Legislative, Executive and Judiciary that should remain
independent to each other to ensure the protection of civil liberties and survival of
WHAT IS FARMING MANAGEMENT ABOUT? democracy.
Students credited with this National Diploma will understand how producers manage •• Public Management unpacks the Constitution of South Africa.
the farm business in the agricultural environment. They will also understand the •• It is concerned with the study of government, its processes, structures, functions as
management functions, production decisions, how to utilise resources, manage finances well as how society is managed.
and evaluate agricultural assets. They will also understand the economics of plant and ••The course was introduced to describe approaches developed as part of an effort to
animal production and how to conduct marketing. Through the computer modules the improve the efficiency of service delivery in government institutions, private sector and
student is presented with the theoretical knowledge that they will need to be computer State Owned Enterprises for e.g. Eskom, Transnet, SABC and so forth.
literate to manage the farm.
HOW DOES PUBLIC MANAGEMENT BENEFIT OUR COMMUNITY?
WHAT SKILLS AND ABILITIES ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER THE AGRICULTURE •• Amajuba District is characterized by the growth of a number of private and public
INDUSTRY? institutions that require competent personnel to lead the District to the right direction.
••Initiative; •• The newly built and extended institutions, for e.g. Newcastle Airport and Newcastle
••Good written and oral communication skills; Public Library have a wide range of services that require personnel who have
••Sales and persuasion skills, along with the ability to maintain relationships; knowledge of leadership in different departments. Public Management program is
••Technical and analytical skills; there to narrow the skills gap required by the growing industry.
••Business acumen;
••Proficiency in using computers; and
••The ability to work well within a team.
WHAT IS THE SCOPE ONCE
A STUDENT COMPLETES
THIS COURSE?
•• Public Management Graduates
will be responsible for leading,
Due to the nature developing, implementing policies
and legislations at government
of the work, it helps institutions as well as managing
if graduates enjoy public finances with the aim of
providing for needs of the public.
working outdoors. A •• Trained Personnel will form
driving licence and car part of planning, organization
development, leadership and
often feature among motivation, policy- making, control
the list of essential and evaluation, policy analyses and
strategic management at mainly
requirements.
government institutions.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FINANCE


WHAT IS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ABOUT? WHAT IS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ABOUT?
Business Management is the function that coordinates the efforts of people in an Financial Management deals with the efficient and effective management of money
organisation to accomplish goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and (funds) in such a manner as to accomplish the objectives of an organization. Through
effectively. It includes planning, organizing, staffing, leading or directing, and controlling case studies, lectures, videos, readings and exams, students learn the basic concepts and
an organization to accomplish the goal. how to apply them in financial decision making.

WHY BECOME A BUSINESS MANAGER? WHAT ARE THE DUTIES AND TASKS OF AN ACCOUNTANT?
Being a Manager or Supervisor means more responsibility and work. Therefore, if you ••Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other
are interested in becoming a business manager, you should look for a role in a field or financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and
industry that interests you. procedural standards.
Most people aim for management level in order to further their careers and earn more ••Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment,
money. reporting and other tax requirements including VAT returns and PAYE submissions.
••Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and
WHAT SKILLS AND ABILITIES ARE REQUIRED TO BECOME A BUSINESS obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
MANAGER? ••Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
••Good time management (must manage the time of their teams and themselves and ••Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare
prioritise work so that projects are completed to deadline); budgeted costs to actual costs.
••Interpersonal and relationship-building skills (Managers work closely with people in ••Processing of transactions using a computerized Accounting package, eg. Pastel
their team, assigning them work as well as keeping them motivated. In order to do all Accounting.
of this, Managers must be approachable, compassionate and diplomatic);
••Must be able to delegation tasks (Sometimes it’s tempting to do a job yourself because WHAT SKILLS AND ABILITIES MUST I HAVE TO CHOOSE A FINANCE
it’s quicker than explaining it to someone else. However, managers should learn to CAREER?
delegate work where necessary to share responsibility and accountability); ••Need to be detail-oriented (allows you to find errors and detect fraud);
••Good Communication skills; ••Excellent analytical skills (ability to visualize and solve complicated problems and make
••Problem-solving (Managers may encounter problems in their work. They have to be an accurate and informed decision);
able to think on their feet and solve problems as soon as they happen); ••Good communication skills (the ability to communicate findings about financial
••Good Administrative and financial skills (Managers will usually be expected to set statements with subordinates, and superiors through the use of business writing
budgets, manage them and carry out other administration such as writing reports. For formats such as letters, memos and reports);
this, they will need good numeracy, literacy and computer literacy skills); and ••Technical skills (must know how to increase and decrease accounts and how accounts
••Must have leadership qualities (Being a leader involves persuading others to follow the are compiled into financial statements);
direction you want to go in). ••Time Management and good teamwork (must be able to manage their own time and
the time of others effectively);
••The ability to use basic computer functions such as word processing, spread sheet and
database software to produce and record information; and
••The ability to organize and synthesize information also is important, since a lot in
accounting is about classification and reporting.

WHAT ARE THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF AN ACCOUNTANT?


Most Accountants and Auditors work in offices, although some work from home. Auditors
may travel to their clients’ places of business. Accountants generally work 40 hours per
week. Longer hours are typical at certain times of the year, such as at the end of the
budget year or during tax season.

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OFFICE ADMINISTRATION HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT


ABOUT OFFICE ADMINISTRATION ABOUT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Office Administration is the process of overseeing the day-to-day activities of an office. Human Resource Management (HRM, or simply HR) is a function in organisations
An employee that undertakes these activities is commonly called an Office Administrator designed to maximize employee performance of an employer’s strategic objectives. HR is
or Office Manager. primarily concerned with the management of people within organizations, focusing on
policies and systems.
WHAT DUTIES AND TASKS DOES AN OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR PERFORM?
••Supervise and coordinate activities of staff; WHAT SKILLS AND ABILITIES ARE REQUIRED?
••Administer salaries and determine leave entitlements; A wide range of skills is needed for most HR professional jobs. The best Human Resource
••Prepare annual estimates of expenditure, maintain budgetary and inventory controls professionals have excellent written and verbal skills, as well as proficiency with
and make recommendations to management; computers.
••Maintain management information systems (manual or computerized);
••Review and answer correspondence; and THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES ARE NEEDED FOR THE DIFFERENT
••Provide secretarial or executive type of duties. HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS:
• Selection, Recruiting, and Placement Specialists - good judge of character; tact;
WHAT SKILLS AND ABILITIES MUST I HAVE TO BECOME AN OFFICE self-confidence; excellent verbal and presentation skills; and ability to build a network
ADMINISTRATOR? of relationships within the organisation as well as with other organisations and
••Able to supervise others; prospective employees.
••Good oral and written communication skills; • Development and Training Specialists - excellent interpersonal and verbal skills;
••Aptitude for working with computers; and good writing skills; good sense of humour; imagination; leading edge knowledge in
••Good planning and organization skills. training areas; and understanding of the organisation’s future knowledge needs.
• Compensation and Benefits Specialists - strong quantitative and analytical skills;
OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS SHOULD BE PROFICIENT IN THE USE OF THE knowledge of statistics and ability to communicate the meaning of the numbers
FOLLOWING OFFICE EQUIPMENT: in plain English; verbal skills; comprehensive understanding of how the whole
••Computers; organisation works; knowledge of laws and regulations; fair labour standards; and
••Filing systems; affirmative action.
••Voice messaging systems; • Employee Relations and Labour Specialists - integrity; sense of fairness; ability to
••Fax machines; and converse comfortably with people of all education levels; communication skills; and
••Photo copier machines. negotiation skills.

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CAREER GUIDANCE CAREER GUIDANCE

TOURISM HOSPITALITY
WHAT IS TOURISM ABOUT? ABOUT HOSPITALITY WHAT SKILLS AND ABILITIES MUST
Over 200 million people work in the Travel and Tourism industry worldwide. Tourism is Does the idea of sitting in an office from
I HAVE TO CHOOSE A HOSPITALITY
the activities of people traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment nine till five turn you off? Are you looking CAREER?
for leisure, business or other purposes for not more than one consecutive year. for a career with plenty of variety? Do • Multitask: At all levels, careers in
you like meeting people? Like food? hospitality require employees to handle
There‘s a wide variety of roles or job opportunities in the Tourism field which range from: Enjoy travel? Then you’ll love working in multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Travel agents, Tour Operators, Hotel managers, Air Hostesses, Transportation, Events Hospitality! Hospitality is the relationship • Flexibility: On the job, they must be
Organisers, etc. between the guest and the host, or the ready to switch gears at a moment’s
act or practice of being hospitable. This notice if unexpected situations arise.
WHAT SKILLS AND ABILITIES ARE REQUIRED IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY? includes the reception and entertainment • Pay attention to detail: It’s the little
••Active Listening (Giving full attention to what other people say and taking time to of guests or visitors. things that make a guest’s experience
understand the points being made); extraordinary;
••Time Management (Must be able to manage their own time and the time of others WHAT ARE THE DUTIES AND TASKS • Time Management and good
effectively); REQUIRED IN THE HOSPITALITY teamwork: Must be able to manage
••Have the ability to speak good English (Talk to others to convey information INDUSTRY? their own time and the time of others
effectively); effectively;
••Duties vary with the size and type of the
••Good communication skills are needed in order to communicate with different kinds • Basic computer skills: Computers are
business.
of people. Imagine how especially important communication skills are for roles which used to write reports about their area or
••In large hotels, general Hospitality
involve contact with guests and clients; and to order food or supplies;
Managers are in charge of the entire
••Team working skills are also very important. With so many different departments and • Good language skills: Fluency in
hotel. They set room rates, monitor
different employees working in a hotel, teamwork is essential for providing a quality English is important so that the
income and expenses, and supervise
service to hotel guests. customer’s needs and expectations are
other staff.
understood;
••Large hotels have restaurants and
• Technical skills: Having the ability to
meeting rooms. These hotels hire
wield a knife or successfully carry three
DOES TOURISM assistant Hospitality Managers to
supervise these various areas of the
plates is vital requirements to workings

JOBS INVOLVE hotel.


••Food and beverage managers oversee
as a waiter or chef;
• Communication skills: Communicating
TRAVELLING? restaurants and banquets. They plan
is important for a meal service to run
smoothly.
menus, set prices, and order supplies.
When you think of tourism ••Chefs and head cooks prepare, season,
WHAT ARE THE WORKING
and cook food. They also supervise,
you may immediately think of CONDITIONS IN THE HOSPITALITY
train, and observe cooks and kitchen
cruise ships sailing the seas or workers. INDUSTRY?
air hostesses serving customers ••Waiters take orders and serve food and It isn’t easy working in the Hospitality
beverages to patrons at tables in dining industry - guests can be rude, the holiday
on airlines. But in reality many rush is nightmarish and employees work
establishment.
jobs in this industry are based in ••Assistant Managers hire, train, and seven days a week. Most jobs within this
one area or location. Consider supervise the members of their staff. industry do not have the standard hours of
9am to 5pm, you must be prepared to put
working in a travel agency for in the hours.
example, or in a hotel.

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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
(VOCATIONAL)
NQF LEVEL 2 - 4 ENGINEERING & RELATED
The NC(V) is a Vocational Programme ••Primary Agriculture
DESIGN
(FITTING & TURNING / BOILERMAKING / WELDING / MOTOR MECHANICS)
offered at Level 2 to 4 of the National NQF LEVEL 2-4
Qualifications Framework (NQF) and Business Studies Field:
is offered by all public TVET Colleges ••Hospitality (Accommodation, Events and NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL)
countrywide. The qualification is intended Catering Services)
to directly address the priority skills ••Office Administration
demand of the modern South African ••Tourism
economy. NQF Level 2 NQF Level 3 NQF Level 4
NC(V) CURRICULUM
The NC(V) Qualification is designed to Each NC(V) Qualification has a total of 7 • The following subjects are compulsory for each level:
provide both theory and practice, thus subjects per NQF Level: Fundamental • English 1st Additional Language
granting students an opportunity to gain There are three fundamental subjects Subjects • Mathematics
• Life Orientation
work experience during the period of which are common for all learning fields
study. Practical experience may be gained and are compulsory. • Engineering • Engineering Practice • Engineering Processes
in either a simulated or real workshop Fundamentals and Maintenance • Professional
environment. THE FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS • Engineering Technology • Material Technology Engineering Practice
• Engineering Systems Engineering Graphics • Applied Engineering
ARE: • Fitting & Turning and Design (CAD) Technology
NC(V) PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY ••Life Orientation; (Elective) or • Fitting & Turning • Fitting & Turning
MAJUBA TVET COLLEGE: ••English First Additional Language; Vocational • Engineering Fabrication (Elective) or (Elective) or
Engineering Related Field: ••Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy Subjects Per - Boilermaking (Elective) • Engineering • Engineering
• Automotive Repair and Fabrication- Fabrication-
••Engineering and Related Design (Fitting Level
Maintenance (Elective) Boilermaking (Elective) Boilermaking (Elective)
and Turning or Boilermaking or Motor There are four vocational subjects which or or or
Mechanics) are aimed at preparing students for the • Welding (Elective) • Automotive Repair & • Automotive Repair and
••Electrical Infrastructure Construction world-of- work, within the field of their Maintenance (Elective) Maintenance (Elective)
(Light Current or Heavy Current) choice. Of the four vocational subjects, or or
• Welding (Elective) • Welding (Elective)
••Civil Engineering and Building one is an elective subject, which allows the
Construction (Carpentry and Roof Work students to specialize in a specific subfield.
• A year-end school
or Masonry) report for grade 9, 10,
Admission • NQF Level 2 in the • NQF Level 3 in the
11, or 12 certificate
Required specific programme specific programme
• An NQF Level 1
CAMPUS KEY: Qualification

Duration 1 year 1 year 1 year


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ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE CIVIL & BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
(LIGHT CURRENT / HEAVY CURRENT) NQF LEVEL 2-4 (BRICKLAYING / PLASTERING / PLUMBING / CARPENTRY) NQF LEVEL 2-4
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL)

NQF Level 2 NQF Level 3 NQF Level 4 NQF Level 2 NQF Level 3 NQF Level 4

• The following subjects are compulsory for each level: • The following subjects are compulsory for each level:
Fundamental • English 1st Additional Language Fundamental • English 1st Additional Language
Subjects • Mathematics Subjects • Mathematics
• Life Orientation • Life Orientation

• Electric Principles and • Electrical Principals and • Electrical Principles and • Construction Planning • Construction Planning • Construction Planning
Practice Practice Practice • Plant and Equipment • Plant and Equipment • Construction
Vocational • Electronic Control and • Electronic Control and • Electrical Control and • Materials • Materials Supervision
Vocational
Subjects Per Digital Workshops Digital Electronics Digital Electronics • Masonry (Elective) or • Masonry (Elective) or • Materials
Subjects Per
Level • Workshop Practice • Electrical Workmanship • Electrical Workmanship • Carpentry and • Carpentry and • Masonry (Elective) or
Level Roofwork (elective) or Roofwork (elective) or • Carpentry and
• Electrical Systems and • Electrical Systems and • Electrical Systems and
Constructive (Elective) Construction (Elective) Construction (Elective) • Plumbing (Elective) • Plumbing (Elective) Roofwork (Elective) or
• Plumbing (Elective)
• A year-end school • NQF Level 2 in the • NQF Level 3 in the
report for grade 9, 10, specific programme specific programme • A year-end school • NQF Level 2 in the • NQF Level 3 in the
Admission 11 or 12 certificate report for grade 9, 10, specific programme specific programme
Required Admission
• An NQF Level 1 11 or 12 certificate
Required • An NQF Level 1
Qualification
Qualification
Duration 1 year 1 year 1 year
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Only offer programmes that are justified by student numbers. Only offer programmes that are justified by student numbers.
Change the location / venue of the programme offering. Change the location / venue of the programme offering.

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PRIMARY AGRICULTURE
NQF LEVEL 2-4
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION NQF LEVEL 2-4
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL)

NQF Level 2 NQF Level 3 NQF Level 4 NQF Level 2 NQF Level 3 NQF Level 4

• The following subjects are compulsory for each level:


• English 1st Additional Language • The following subjects are compulsory for each level:
Fundamental Fundamental • English 1st Additional Language
• Mathematics Literacy
Subjects Subjects • Mathematics literacy
• Life Orientation
• Life Orientation

• Soil Science • Soil Science • Farming Planning and


• Business Practice • Business Practice • Business Practice
• Plant production • Plant production Mechanization
Vocational • Office Practice • Office Practice • Office Practice
• Animal Production • Animal Production • Advanced Plant
Subjects Per • Office Data Processing • Office Data Processing • Office Data Processing
• Agri Business (Elective) • Agri Business (Elective) Production
Vocational • New Venture Creation • New Venture Creation • Personal Assistance
Level • Animal production
Subjects Per (Elective) or or (Elective) or
• Agri Business (Elective)
• Wholesale and Retail • Wholesale and Retail • Wholesale and Retail
Level
(Elective) (Elective) (Elective)
• A year-end school • NQF Level 2 in the • NQF Level 3 in the
report for grade 9, 10, specific programme specific programme
Admission 11 or 12 certificate
Required • An NQF Level 1
• A year-end school • NQF Level 2 in the • NQF Level 3 in the
Qualification
report for grade 9, 10, specific programme specific programme
Admission
11 or 12 certificate
Duration 1 year 1 year 1 year Required • An NQF Level 1
Qualification

Duration 1 year 1 year 1 year


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HOSPITALITY
NQF LEVEL 2-4
TOURISM NQF LEVEL 2-4
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL)

NQF Level 2 NQF Level 3 NQF Level 4 NQF Level 2 NQF Level 3 NQF Level 4

• The following subjects are compulsory for each level: • The following subjects are compulsory for each level:
Fundamental • English 1st Additional Language Fundamental • English 1st Additional Language
Subjects • Mathematics literacy Subjects • Mathematics Literacy
• Life Orientation • Life Orientation

• Hospitality Generics • Hospitality Generics • Hospitality Generics • Science of Tourism • Science of Tourism • Science of Tourism
• Food Preparation • Food Preparation • Food Preparation • Client Services and • Client Services and • Client Services and
Vocational • Client Services and • Client Services and • Client Services and Human Relations Human Relations Human Relations
Subjects Per Human Relations Human Relations Human Relations Vocational • Sustainable Tourism In • Sustainable Tourism • Sustainable Tourism
Level • Hospitality Services • Hospitality Services • Hospitality Services Subjects Per South Africa in South Africa and In South Africa and
(Elective) (Elective) (Elective) Level • Tourism Operations Regional Travel International Travel
(Elective) • Tourism Operations • Tourism Operations
• A year-end school • NQF Level 2 in the • NQF Level 3 in the (Elective) (Elective)
report for grade 9, 10, specific programme specific programme
Admission 11 or 12 certificate • A year-end school • NQF Level 2 in the • NQF Level 3 in the
Required • An NQF Level 1 report for grade 9, 10, specific programme specific programme
Qualification Admission 11 or 12 certificate
Required • An NQF Level 1
Duration 1 year 1 year 1 year Qualification

Duration 1 year 1 year 1 year

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THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO: THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO:
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Change the location / venue of the programme offering. Change the location / venue of the programme offering.

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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMMES
(N-COURSES)
NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA candidate’s vocation;
This qualification is primarily aimed at giving a student theoretical knowledge, practical •• Completed the relevant DHET application form, requesting to be awarded the National
knowledge and workplace knowledge and skills required in their chosen vocational area. N-Diploma. This application form must be accompanied by a detailed letter from the
The design of the qualification enables students to progressively obtain the qualification student’s Employer/s, confirming that the student has acquired the relevant workplace
by completing the related N1, N2, N3, N4, N5 and N6 courses, in a particular vocational experience in the required time.
area. ••All applications are done via the relevant College Examination Centres. Such
applications are reviewed and, where appropriate recommended by the Academic
MAJUBA TVET COLLEGE OFFERS THE N1-N6 COURSES BOTH FULL-TIME Board of the College to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
AND PART-TIME
The full-time component is offered by: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Business Studies (N4–N6):
The N4+N5+N6, must be followed by or integrated with the relevant 18 months practical
••CPD Campus, DTC Campus, ITB Campus and Open Learning Unit
workplace experience for General/Business Study Diplomas; and 24 months of practical
Engineering Studies (N1–N6):
workplace experience for the Engineering Studies Diploma.
••DTC Campus, MTC Campus, Newtech Campus and Open Learning Unit

THE PART-TIME COMPONENT IS OFFERED THROUGH OUR OPEN A student applying for the Business Studies N-Diploma must produce documentary
LEARNING UNIT, WITH THE FOLLOWING AIMS: proof of at least eighteen (18) months of relevant experience in commerce and industry,
relevant to the two instructional offerings offered on the N6 level.
••To create access for company-employed students aspiring to enhance their
qualifications, either to change their careers or to access promotional opportunities;
A student applying for the Engineering Studies N-Diploma must produce documentary
••To facilitate access for employed students who are not in close proximity to a TVET
proof of two years relevant experience in industry, relevant to the two instructional
College.
offerings offered on the N6 level.
ADMISSION AND RE-ADMISSION CRITERIA:
If you are interested in enrolling for the N1-N6 courses, kindly log onto:
www.majuba.edu.za.
CAMPUS KEY:
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUING OF THE NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA
Majuba Technology Centre IT And Business Campus
A student is required to satisfy the following requirements. He/she must have:
••Achieved the N4, N5 and N6 Certificates; with a minimum of twelve instructional
Newcastle Technology Centre Centre For People Development
offerings (i.e. subjects);
••A minimum of two instructional offerings on the N6 level must be relevant to the
Dundee Technology Centre Open Learning Unit

THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO:


Only offer programmes that are justified by student numbers.
Change the location / venue of the programme offering.

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING • Fitter
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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (N-COURSES) • Motor

Course N4 N5 N6
Course N1 N2 N3
• Mathematics Choose any 4 Subjects: Choose any 4 Subjects:
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics • Engineering Science • Mathematics • Mathematics
• Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Mechanical Draughting • Mechanotechnics • Mechanotechnics
Fitter And Fitter And
• Engineering Drawing • Engineering Drawing • Engineering Drawing • Mechanotechnics • Fluid Mechanics • Fluid Mechanics
Turner • Fitting and Machining • Fitting and Machining • Mechanotechnology Turner
• Power Machines • Power Machines
Theory Theory • Strength of Materials • Strength of Materials
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics and Structures and Structures
• Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Mathematics Choose any 4 Subjects: Choose any 4 Subjects:
Boilermaker • Plating and Structural • Plating and Structural • Plating and Structural • Engineering Science • Mathematics • Mathematics
Steel Drawing Steel Drawing Steel Drawing • Mechanotechnics • Mechanotechnics • Mechanotechnics
• Metal Workers Theory • Platers Theory • Mechanotechnology • Plating and Structural
Boilermaker • Fluid Generations • Fluid Mechanics
Steel Drawing • Power Machines • Power Machines
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics
• Strength Of Materials • Strength Of Materials
Motor • Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Engineering Science
and Structures and Structures
• Engineering Drawing • Engineering Drawing • Engineering Drawing
Mechanic
• Motor Trade Theory • Motor Trade Theory • Mechanotechnology • General Draughting • Building Draughting
Multi- • Mechanical and • Computer Aided
• Grade 11 with a pass in • Grade 12 with: relevant • Grade 12 with: relevant Disciplinary Drawing Office Draughting
Mathematics trade subject; Maths trade subject; Maths Drawing Orientation • Electrical Draughting
Admission and Science (at least and Science (at least Office Practice • Mechanical Draughting • Technical Illustration
Requirements 40%); and Technical 50%); and Technical • Pictorial Draughting • Structural Steel
(Mddop)
Drawing (at least 40%) Drawing (at least 50%) Detailing
• Grade 12 with: relevant • N4 level in the specific • N5 level in the specific
Duration 3 months 3 months 3 months trade subject; Maths programme programme
and Science (at least
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THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO: THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO:
Only offer programmes that are justified by student numbers. Only offer programmes that are justified by student numbers.
Change the location / venue of the programme offering. Change the location / venue of the programme offering.

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
WELDER / RIGGER / DIESEL MECHANIC (N1-N6)
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (N-COURSES)

Course N4 N5 N6
Course N1 N2 N3
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics
• Mathematics • Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Mechanotechnics • Mechanotechnics
• Engineering Science • Mathematics • Mathematics • Mechanical Draughting • Fluid Mechanics • Fluid Mechanics
Welder • Engineering Drawing • Engineering Drawing • Mechanotechnology Welder • Mechanotechnics • Power Machines • Power Machines
• Welders Theory or • Welders Theory • Engineering Drawing • Strength of Materials • Strength of Materials
• Metalworkers Theory And Structures And Structures

• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics


• Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Mechanotechnics • Mechanotechnics
Rigger • Engineering Drawing • Engineering Drawing • Mechanotechnology • Mechanotechnics • Fluid Generations • Fluid Mechanics
• Rigging Theory • Rigging Theory • Engineering Drawing Rigger • Mechanical Draughting • Power Machines • Power Machines
• Strength of Materials • Strength of Materials
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics And Structures And Structures

Diesel • Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Engineering Science


• Engineering Drawing • Engineering Drawing • Engineering Drawing • Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics
Mechanic • Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Engineering Science
• Motor Trade Theory • Diesel Trade Theory • Diesel Trade Theory Diesel
Mechanic • Engineering Drawing • Engineering Drawing • Engineering Drawing
• Motor Trade Theory • Diesel Trade Theory • Diesel Trade Theory
• Grade 11 with a pass in • Grade 12 with: relevant • Grade 12 with: relevant
Mathematics trade subject; Maths trade subject Maths and
Admission and Science (at least Science (at least 50%); • Grade 12 with: relevant • N4 Level in the specific • N5 Level in the specific
40%); and Technical and Technical Drawing trade subject; Maths programme programme
Requirements
Drawing (at least 40%) (at least 50%) and Science (at least
60%); and Technical
Admission Drawing (at least
Requirements 75%) or
Duration 3 months 3 months 3 months
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Change the location / venue of the programme offering. Change the location / venue of the programme offering.

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
HEAVY CURRENT ELECTRICIAN / LIGHT CURRENT ELECTRICIAN / INSTRUMENT
MECHANICIAN / MILLWRIGHT (N1-N6)

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (N-COURSES)


Course N4 N5 N6
Course N1 N2 N3
• Mathematics • Electrotechnics • Electrotechnics
• Engineering Science (Compulsory) (Compulsory)
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics
• Industrial Electronics Choose any 3 Subjects: Choose any 3 Subjects:
• Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Engineering Science
Heavy Current • Electrotechnics • Mathematics • Control Systems
• Industrial Electronics • Industrial Electronics • Industrial Electronics Heavy Current
Electrician • Power Machines • Fault-Finding &
• Electrical Trade Theory • Electrical Trade Theory • Electrotechnology Electrician • Industrial Electronics Protective Devices
• Fault-Finding & • Mathematics
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics Protective Devices • Power Machines
Light Current • Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Industrial Electronics
Electrician • Industrial Electronics • Industrial Electronics • Industrial Electronics
• Electrical Trade Theory • Electrical Trade Theory • Electrotechnology • Digital Electronics • Digital Electronics • Control Systems
• Engineering Science • Electrotechnics • Digital Electronics
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics Light Current • Industrial Electronics • Industrial Electronics • Electrotechnics
• Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Engineering Science Electrician
Instrument • Mathematics • Mathematics • Industrial Electronics
• Industrial Electronics • Industrial Electronics • Industrial Electronics
Mechanician • Mathematics
• Electrical Trade Theory • Instrument Trade • Instrument Trade
Theory Theory • Digital Electronics • Digital Electronics • Digital Electronics
Instrument • Industrial Electronics • Industrial Electronics • Mathematics
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics
Mechanician • Industrial Instruments • Mathematics • Industrial Instruments
• Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Engineering Science
• Mathematics • Industrial Instruments • Industrial Electronics
Millwright • Electrical Trade Theory • Electrical Trade Theory • Engineering Drawing or
• Engineering Drawing or • Engineering Drawing or • Electrotechnology • Electrotechnics • Electrotechnics • Mechanotechnics
• Industrial Electronics • Industrial Electronics • Industrial Electronics (Compulsory) (Compulsory) (Compulsory)
• Mechanotechnics • Mechanotechnics • Electrotechnics
• Grade 11 with a pass in • Grade 12 with: relevant • Grade 12 with: relevant
(Compulsory) (Compulsory) (Compulsory)
Admission Mathematics trade subject; Maths trade subject; Maths
• Engineering Science • Power Machines • Power Machines
Requirements and Science (at least and Science (at least Millwright
• Fault-Finding and • Fault-Finding and • Fault-Finding and
40%) 50%)
Protective Devices Protective Devices Protective Devices
Duration 3 months 3 months 3 months • Industrial Electronics • Industrial Electronics • Control Systems
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Industrial Electronics
• Mathematics
Majuba Technology Centre
er Paths
Possible Care
• Grade 12 with: relevant • N4 Level in the specific • N5 Level in the specific
trade subject; Maths programme programme
Newcastle Technology Centre
and Science (at least
ian
• Electric tation
60%) or
Dundee Technology Centre en Admission
• Instum t
• NVC Level 4
gh Requirements
• Millwri
Certificate in Electrical
Open Learning Unit le c tro nics Infrastructure
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Construction or
C urrent
• Heavy
THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO: • N3 in the relevant field
Only offer programmes that are justified by student numbers.
Duration 3 months 3 months 3 months
Change the location / venue of the programme offering.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING
PLUMBING / BRICKLAYING / PLASTERING (N1-N6)
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (N-COURSES)

Course N1 N2 N3 Course N4 N5 N6
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics • Quantity Surveying • Quantity Surveying • Quantity Surveying
• Building Science • Building Science • Building Science • Building Administration • Building Administration • Building Administration
• Building Drawing • Building Drawing • Building Drawing • Building and Structural • Building and Structural • Building and Structural
Plumbing Civil
• Plumbing Theory • Plumbing Theory • Building And Civil Surveying Surveying Surveying
Technology Engineering • Building and Structural • Building and Structural • Building and Structural
Construction Construction Construction
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics
• Building Science • Building Science • Building Science
• Grade 12 with: relevant • N4 Level in the specific • N5 Level in the specific
Bricklaying / • Building Drawing • Building Drawing • Building Drawing
trade subject; Maths programme programme
Plastering • Bricklaying and • Bricklaying and • Building and Civil
and Science (at least
Plastering Theory Plastering Theory Technology
60%); and Technical
Drawing (at least
• Grade 11 with a pass in • Grade 12 with: relevant • Grade 12 with: relevant Admission 75%) or
Mathematics trade subject; Maths trade subject; Maths Requirements • NCV Level 4 Certificate
Admission and Science (at least and Science (at least in Civil and Building
Requirements 40%); and Technical 50%); and Technical Construction or
Drawing (at least 40%) Drawing (at least 50%) • N3 in the relevant field

Duration 3 months 3 months 3 months


Duration 3 months 3 months 3 months

le C a re e r Paths Majuba Technology Centre


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• Plum
THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO: THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO:
Only offer programmes that are justified by student numbers. Only offer programmes that are justified by student numbers.
Change the location / venue of the programme offering. Change the location / venue of the programme offering.

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT (N1-N6)
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (N-COURSES)

Course N1 N2 N3 Course N4 N5 N6
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics
• Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Engineering Science • Chemistry • Power Machines • Chemical Plant
Water And • Plant Operation Theory • Plant Operation Theory • Pant Operation Theory • Chemistry Plant • Chemical Plant Operation
Waste Water • Water and Waste • Water and Waste • Waste Water Treatment Operation Operations • Production and Quality
• Water Treatment • Water Treatment Practice Chemical • Production and Quality • Production and Quality Control
Treatment
Practice Practice Engineering Control Control • Chemical Technology
(Elective) Or
• Power Machines
• Grade 11 with a pass in • Grade 12 with: relevant • Grade 12 with: relevant (Electives)
Mathematics trade subject; Maths trade subject; Maths
Admission and Science (at least and Science (at least
Requirements • Grade 12 with: relevant • N4 Level in the specific • N5 Level in the specific
40%) 50%)
trade subject; Maths programme programme
and Science (at least
Admission 60%); or
Duration 3 months 3 months 3 months Requirements • S1 pass at a University
of Technology with
relevant subjects

Majuba Technology Centre Duration 3 months 3 months 3 months

le Ca re e r Paths
Poss ib Open Learning Unit

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essControl
• Chem l Manufacturing le Ca re e r Paths Open Learning Unit

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THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO: THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO:
Only offer programmes that are justified by student numbers. Only offer programmes that are justified by student numbers.
Change the location / venue of the programme offering. Change the location / venue of the programme offering.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(N4-N6)
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (N4-N6)
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (N-COURSES) NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (N-COURSES)

Course N4 N5 N6 Course N4 N5 N6
• Entrepreneur and • Entrepreneur and • Entrepreneur and • Entrepreneurship and • Entrepreneurship and • Financial Accounting
Business Management Business Management Business Management Business Management Business Management • Cost and Management
• Management • Sale Management • Sales Management N6 • Financial Accounting • Financial Accounting Accounting
Communication Choose any Two of the Choose any One of the • Management • Cost and Management • Computerised Financial
Choose any One of the following subjects: following subjects: Communication Accounting Systems
Financial
following subjects: • Computerised Financial • Computerised Financial Choose any One of the
• Computer Practice N4 • Marketing Management
• Financial Accounting or Systems Systems following subjects:
• Computer Practice N5 Communications N6
• Introductory • Public Relations N5 • Financial Accounting N6 • Entrepreneurship and
Business
Accounting • Financial Accounting N4 Business Management
Management Choose One of the
Choose any One of the • Financial Accounting N5 following subjects: • Income Tax
following subjects:
• Computer Practice N5
• Computer Practice or • Financial Accounting N5 • Grade 12 certificate • N4 Level in the specific • N5 Level in the specific
Admission with a pass in programme programme
• Introductory Computer • Public Relations N5
Practice Requirements Accounting
• Computer Practice N4
• Computerized Financial
Systems N4 Duration 6 months 6 months 6 months

Admission • Grade 12 certificate • N4 Level in the specific • N5 Level in the specific


Requirements programme programme
Centre For People Development
Duration 6 months 6 months 6 months

Ca re e r Paths
Possible y
IT And Business Campus

g Industr
Open Learning Unit

r Paths
• Bankin troller Dundee Technology Centre

s s ib le Ca re e on
• Cash C Financial Clerk
Po ger
• Salary
• Priva te
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• Small
Bu
hip a n c ia l Service
n tre p reneurs ger • Fin
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• Produ r
upe o
rv is
• Store S Analyst
ss
• Busine THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO: THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO:
Only offer programmes that are justified by student numbers. Only offer programmes that are justified by student numbers.
Change the location / venue of the programme offering. Change the location / venue of the programme offering.

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HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
(N4-N6)
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (N4-N6)
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (N-COURSES) NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (N-COURSES)

Course N4 N5 N6 Course N4 N5 N6
• Personnel Management • Personnel Management • Personnel Management • Information Processing • Information Processing • Information Processing
• Entrepreneurship and • Labour Relations • Labour Relations • Computer Practice • Computer Practice • Computer Practice
Management
Business Management • Personnel Training • Personnel Training • Office Practice • Office Practice • Office Practice
• Management Assistant • Communication
Choose any One of the Choose any One of the • Communication • Communication
Communication following subjects: following subjects:
Choose any One of the • Public Relations • Computer Practice N5 • Grade 12 certificate • N4 Level in the specific • N5 Level in the specific
Human
following subjects: • Computer Practice • Computer Practice N6 with a pass in a programme programme
Resource
• Introductory Computer • Entrepreneurship and • Entrepreneurship and Computer subject or
Management
Practice Business Management Business Management • NCV Level 4 Certificate
• Computer Practice N5 with a pass in the
• Entrepreneurship and Computer subject
Business Management
N6 Admission
NB: Students with a
Requirements
Grade 12 certificate
who do meet Admission
• Grade 12 certificate • N4 Level in the specific • N5 Level in the specific
Admission requirements can enrol
with a pass in English programme programme
in the Introduction to
Requirements (at least 50%)
Management Assistant
Course which is 6 months
duration.
Duration 6 months 6 months 6 months

Duration 6 months 6 months 6 months

Ca re e r Patnhs
le
Possib l Agency / Divisgioent
Centre For People Development

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THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO: THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO:
Only offer programmes that are justified by student numbers. Only offer programmes that are justified by student numbers.
Change the location / venue of the programme offering. Change the location / venue of the programme offering.

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FARMING MANAGEMENT
(N4-N6)
HOSPITALITY (N4-N6)
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (N-COURSES) NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (N-COURSES)

Course N4 N5 N6 Course N4 N5 N6
• Data Management • Data Management • Data Management • Catering: Theory and • Catering: Theory and • Catering: Theory and
• Financial Management • Financial Management • Financial Management Practical Practical Practical
Farming • Maintenance • Maintenance • Human Resource • Applied Management • Applied Management • Communication and
Management Management Management • Management • Sanitation and • Food and Beverage Human Relations
• Management • Management Hospitality Housekeeping Services • Applied Management
• Nutrition and Menu • Entrepreneurship and • Computer Practice N4
Planning Business Management
• Grade 12 with a pass • N4 Level in the specific • N5 Level in the specific
N4
in Agricultural Science programme programme
Admission subject (at least 40%) or
Admission • Grade 12 certificate • N4 Level in the specific • N5 Level in the specific
Requirements • NVC level 4 certificate in
Requirements programme programme
Primary Agriculture

Duration 6 months 6 months 6 months


Duration 6 months 6 months 6 months

IT And Business Campus IT And Business Campus

Ca re e r Paths Ca re e r Paths
Possible Possible
Open Learning Unit

ent nt
anagem ent
Dundee Technology Centre
al Assista
• Farm M Farm Managem • Person
n t nt
• Assista rist Manageme ry
• Secreta nist
u lt u
• Agric onomics • Rec e p ti o
lerk
ltural Ec tration C
• Agricu • Ad m in is

THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO: THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO:
Only offer programmes that are justified by student numbers. Only offer programmes that are justified by student numbers.
Change the location / venue of the programme offering. Change the location / venue of the programme offering.

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Available Anywhere.
Access the Majuba TVET College website from any
device - anywhere.
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
PRIMARY
(N4-N6)
AGRICULTURE
NQF LEVEL 2-4
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (N-COURSES) Visit us online and get
all the latest benefits:
• Career Guidance
• Course Information
Course N4 N5 N6 • Campus Information
• Public Administration • Public Administration • Public Administration • Latest Events
• Management • Municipal • Municipal • Online Registration
Communication Administration Administration
Public • Intro Accounting • Public Finance • Public Finance • Downloads
Management • Computer Practice Choose any One of the • Public Law • Student Portal
following subjects:
Course • Contact Details
• Public Relations
• Computer Practice ...and more

• Grade 12 with a pass • N4 Level in the specific • N5 Level in the specific


in English subject (at programme programme
Admission least 50%) Or NCV level
Requirements 4 with a pass in English
Engineering is a vast field and specialization is required Fitters & Turners are highly skilled crafts people who
subject (at least 50%) to pursue an Engineering career. However, a number of manufacture and construct components for machinery
Engineering institutions offer many different branches of and use power operated tools such as lathes, milling-
specialization. The most popular Engineering courses and drilling machines. They maintain and repair many
are: Automotive Engineering, Computer Engineering, different kinds of machines. They are also responsible
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical for the assembling and fitting of new components and
Duration 6 months 6 months 6 months Engineering and Chemical Engineering to name a few. equipment. It is a highly skilled job.

Centre for People Development


Campus

IT and Business Campus

Open Learning Unit

Visit us online at www.majuba.edu.za


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CAMPUSES AT MAJUBA TVET COLLEGE

MAJUBA TECHNOLOGY
CENTRE (MTC)
Majuba Technology Centre (MTC) is a fully integrated Engineering studies campus situated NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) COURSES OFFERED:
on Inkosi Albert Luthuli Drive, Section5, Madadeni. ••Civil Engineering and Building Construction
••Electrical Infrastructure Construction
This campus boasts new high-tech workshops which are fully equipped with relevant, ••Engineering and Related Design
modern equipment and machinery. Majuba TVET College is one of the few educational ••Primary Agriculture
institutions in KwaZulu-Natal that offers Primary Agriculture as a field of study. MTC has
a 2-hectare farming area which is accessed by Agriculture students to gain hands-on NATIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED:
practical skills. ••Chemical Engineering
••Civil Engineering
A fully operational hydroponics production system has been set up in the farming ••Electrical Engineering
practical area that will enable students do their practical training for vegetable ••Mechanical Engineering
production. The system mimics that that used by modern-day Farmers and Horticulturists.
The Civil Engineering division at this Campus includes a fully-fitted plumbing workshop,
Carpentry workshop as well as a Bricklaying workshop.

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TVET College
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NEWCASTLE CENTRE FOR PEOPLE


TECHNOLOGY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT
Newcastle Technology Centre (Newtech), the growing demand for the National Centre for People Development (CPD), for the National Certificate Vocational
is a fully integrated Engineering studies Certificate (Vocational) Programme. is a fully integrated Business studies and National Certificate Programmes.
campus situated on FW Beyers Avenue in campus situated on Dr. Nelson Mandela This campus also boasts the state-of-
Barry Hertzog Park. Newcastle Technology NATIONAL CERTIFICATE Road, Section 2 in Madadeni. The campus the-art, fully-fitted industrial kitchen in
Centre offers a diverse range of exciting (VOCATIONAL) COURSES OFFERED: is ideally situated to give access to which Hospitality learners perform all
and innovative courses to enhance entry ••Electrical Infrastructure Construction previously disadvantaged communities. their practical lessons as well as a fully
into the labour market, and improve career ••Engineering and Related Design It has always been instrumental in functional Office Practicum room, where
opportunities in the Engineering field. community development, focusing on Office Administration students conduct
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSES providing people with appropriate skills their practical lessons.
This campus boasts new high-tech OFFERED: to enable them to become employable
workshops which are equipped with ••Electrical Engineering or self-employed. This has contributed NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
relevant, modern equipment and ••Mechanical Engineering to poverty alleviation by creating (VOCATIONAL) COURSES OFFERED:
machinery. Classrooms and workshop ••Instrumentation opportunities for unemployed people to ••Hospitality
have recently been built to accommodate become economically active. The Centre ••Office Administration
for People Development offers a diverse ••Tourism
range of exciting and innovative courses to
enhance entry into the labour market, and NATIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSES
improve career opportunity in the Business OFFERED:
field. ••Financial Management
••Human Resource Management
Classrooms have recently been upgraded ••Public Management
to accommodate the growing demand NB : All courses include Computer subjects.

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CAMPUSES AT MAJUBA TVET COLLEGE CAMPUSES AT MAJUBA TVET COLLEGE

IT AND BUSINESS DUNDEE TECHNOLOGY


CAMPUS (ITB) CENTRE
IT and Business Campus (ITB), is a fully NATIONAL CERTIFICATE Dundee Technology Centre (DTC), has 2 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
integrated Business studies campus (VOCATIONAL) COURSES OFFERED: fully integrated Engineering and Business (VOCATIONAL) COURSES OFFERED:
situated on Tommy Boydell Avenue in ••Hospitality studies campuses situated on ••Civil Engineering and Building
Barry Hertzog Park. The IT and Business ••Office Administration 93 Karellandman Street Street (New Construction (NQF L2-4)
Campus offers a diverse range of exciting Campus) and 68 Victoria Street (Old ••Office Administration (NQF L2-4)
and innovative courses to enhance entry NATIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSES Campus). DTC is a key contributor towards ••Tourism (NQF L2-4)
into the labour market, and improve career OFFERED: social, cultural diversity and economic and
opportunities in the Business field. ••Financial Management ensures that the demand for intermediate NATIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSES
••Hospitality skills is met, not only in KwaZulu-Natal, OFFERED:
This campus boasts upgraded practicum ••Management Assistant but also in South Africa. The Dundee ••Civil Engineering (N1-N6)
rooms which are fully equipped with ••Public Management Technology Centre offers a diverse range ••Electrical Engineering (N1-N6)
••Farming Management ••Mechanical Engineering (N1-N6)
relevant, modern equipment and of exciting and innovative courses to
machinery. The campus also has a enhance entry into the labour market, ••Financial Management (N4-N6)
••Human Resource Management (N4-N6)
conference and meeting venue with a and improve career opportunities in the
••Management Assistant (N4-N6)
fully-fitted industrial kitchen. The facility is Engineering and Business field.
••Farming Management (N4-N6)
used to train the Hospitality students.

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CAMPUSES AT MAJUBA TVET COLLEGE

OPEN LEARNING
UNIT (OLU)
The Open Learning Unit is primarily a
distance education Unit that offers the Nated
programmes (N-courses) on Business and
Engineering Studies.

The programme offerings are as follows:

BUSINESS STUDIES
••Human Resource Management
••Business Management
••Management Assistant
••Farming Management
••Public Management

ENGINEERING STUDIES
••Mechanical Engineering
••Electrical Engineering
••Civil Engineering
••Chemical Process Control

STUDENT SUPPORT ENCOMPASSES


THE FOLLOWING:
••Contact sessions (weekends)
••Question papers and marking guidelines
••E-mail support
••Information letters
••Dedicated tutors

Course mark requirements require formal


assessments are as per department
requirements for full-time classes. These
assessments are scheduled on weekends.

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STUDENT SUPPORT
SERVICES
Our Student Support Services Department College structures, namely the College
has specially trained staff to assist students
with challenges that may arise whilst they
Council and the Academic Board.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
are studying at Majuba TVET College. Student leadership development initiatives
are provided to ensure that student
Our main aim is to support our students leaders are provided with the necessary
to achieve their potential, and overcome support and skills, to become effective • Career Advice and Career Guidance
barriers that may be impacting negatively student leaders. This entails an experiential • Placement of Students into Appropriate
on their academic performance. Mindful approach grounded in a theoretical PRE-ENTRY SUPPORT Programmes
that our students need to be developed framework, which emphasises that student • Student Code of Conduct
• Student Induction and Orientation
holistically, we provide opportunities for leaders are valued, appreciated and
our students to participate in co-curricular considered to be integral to the governing
activities (namely, on-course academic structures of the College.
support and sporting events). Financial Aid
SRC PROGRAMMES INCLUDE:
PERSONAL COUNSELLING: ••Campus SRC Elections;
The College offers career counselling and ••Majuba SRC Elections; Academic Support:
• Study Skills
advice to our students to ensure that they ••Induction Programme/s; and
• Peer Tutors
make informed career choices. ••Leadership Workshops. • Exam Preparation
• Monitoring of Absenteeism
Our Student Development Practitioners Student Support Services encourages you • Study Resources
(SDPs) offer confidential personal or to live your life fearlessly, learn constantly,
emotional support, via counselling and explore what it means to be human. ON-COURSE SUPPORT
Extra-Curricular Activities:
sessions. Counselling is made available, to Soccer, Volleyball, Table Tennis,
assist students who may be facing crisis Chess, Karate, Choral Music,
situations or adjustment issues. Where Athletics, Netball and Basketball
required, students may be referred to
specialist services outside of the College.
Health and Wellness:
• Teenage Pregnancy
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE • Voluntary Counselling and Testing
COUNCIL (SRC) • Personal Counselling
The Further Education and Training • Mobile Clinics
• HIV/AIDS Support Programmes
Colleges Act, 16 of 2006 (as amended by • Disability Programmes
Act 3 of 2012), Section 9 (1) stipulates that:

“Every public college must establish


• Graduation Ceremony
a Council, an Academic Board and a • Job-Hunting Skills
Student Representative Council (SRC).” EXIT SUPPORT • CV-Writing Skills
Accordingly, designated members of the • Student Placement
Majuba SRC serve on the two statutory

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STUDENT WORK-
PLACEMENT/INTERNSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
Majuba TVET College has established a Fund for funding for the disbursements of
dedicated Work-Integrated Learning Unit. Stipends

The main objectives of the Work- • WORKPLACE-BASED EXPOSURE


Integrated Learning unit are to: (WBE):
••Collaborate with Business and Industry The College collaborates with SSACI (Swiss
to identify opportunities to: South African Cooperation Initiative) to
••expose our students to the world-of- place our students in Business or Industry,
work in their specific vocational areas; during their recess period (holiday
••place our students in work-integrated- period) for 5 – 10 days. Host-Companies
learning opportunities, in order to assist are required to assess our students and
our students to become employable. complete logbooks for such students.
••Increase the number of students
successfully entering the labour market • JOB READINESS PROGRAMMES:
upon completion of training. Exit-level NCV Level 4 and N6 graduates
are exposed to soft skills, namely:
STUDENTS AT MAJUBA TVET ••Interview Skills;
COLLEGE ARE PLACED WITHIN THE ••Office Etiquette;
FOLLOWING INITIATIVES: ••CV Writing Skills; and
••Computer Skills.
• WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING
(WIL):
The College sources Internship
opportunities for our:
••N6 students who require18 to 24 months
experiential practical training, in the
field that they have studied, in order to
meet the requirements for the issue of
their National 3 Year N-Diploma.
••NCV Level 4 students for a period of 12
months in either Engineering or the
Business fields, as per the student’s field
of study.
••Engineering students to be placed in
Apprenticeship Training, so that they
may qualify as artisans.
Apply to SETA’s and the National Skills

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STUDENT WORK-PLACEMENT
OPPORTUNITIES

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STUDENTS PLACED AT THE FOLLOWING PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE FOLLOWING

COMPANIES SETA’S

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CONTACT DETAILS
IT & BUSINESS CAMPUS
TEL: 034 318 1206
FAX: 034 318 1262
4 Tommy Boydell Avenue, Barry Hertzog Park,
Newcastle

MAJUBA TECHNOLOGY CENTRE DUNDEE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE


TEL: 034 329 1182/3/5 (NEW CAMPUS)
FAX: 034 329 2580 DTC 1
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Road, Section 5 - 68 Victoria Street,
Madadeni (Opposite Dundee Post Office)
Dundee
TEL: 034 212 5132

NEWCASTLE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE DUNDEE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE


TEL: 034 318 3041 (NEW CAMPUS)
FAX: 034 318 3044 DTC 2
FW Beyers Avenue, Barry Hertzog Park, 93 Karellandman Street,
Newcastle (Next to Traffic Department)
Dundee
TEL: 034 212 2815

CENTRE FOR PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT OPEN LEARNING UNIT


TEL: 034 329 2004 TEL: 034 314 1044
FAX: 034 329 2538 FAX: 034 314 1016
Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive, Section 2 Situated at CPD Campus
Madadeni Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive, Section 2
Madadeni

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