07/10/2026
Sedibeng TVET College Hosts DHET Strategic Planning, APP, Monitoring and Evaluation Refresher Workshop for 12 Gauteng–Free State TVET Colleges
Vereeniging, 7 October 2026 — Sedibeng TVET College today commenced hosting the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Strategic Planning, Annual Performance Plan (APP), Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Refresher Workshop, bringing together representatives from all 12 TVET Colleges in the Gauteng–Free State region for a three-day engagement from 7 to 9 October 2026.
The workshop is intended to strengthen institutional understanding of strategic planning, annual performance planning, monitoring, evaluation and performance reporting, while promoting alignment with DHET's strategic priorities, mandate and performance-management requirements.
The programme is being facilitated by Mr Victor Mphosi, Deputy Director: TVET Curriculum and Institutional Support, who is guiding delegates through the programme and its practical engagements.
In his opening address, Dr George Mothapo, Principal of Sedibeng TVET College, emphasised the importance of human resources, institutional knowledge and organisational capacity in advancing the TVET mandate. He noted that the sector is undergoing significant transformation, requiring Colleges to ensure that institutional planning responds to emerging national priorities and the evolving skills requirements of the economy.
Dr Mothapo further highlighted the need for Colleges to broaden their focus beyond traditional fields of study and strengthen their responsiveness to emerging areas, particularly Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and other growth sectors. He emphasised that the role of TVET Colleges extends beyond increasing access and enrolment to ensuring that their programmes and institutional priorities contribute to developing skills required by industry, communities and the national economy.
Mrs Bellinah Molaudzi, Director: TVET Curriculum and Institutional Support, delivered a participative presentation on the planning and reporting processes applicable to TVET Colleges. The session encouraged delegates to understand these processes as an integrated institutional cycle through which plans are implemented, progress is assessed and performance information is used to inform improvement.
A key component of the workshop was an in-depth presentation on Practice Note 2, delivered by Ms Matome Mafa, Deputy Director: TVETMIS Data Management in the TVET Monitoring and Evaluation Unit. The presentation examined the framework's role in supporting systematic performance monitoring and strengthening institutional accountability.
Ms Mafa explained that quarterly monitoring enables Colleges to assess progress during the reporting year, identify areas requiring attention and introduce corrective measures where necessary. Particular attention was given to Technical Indicator Descriptions (TIDs), which standardise the definition, calculation, measurement, verification and reporting of performance indicators.
The session also addressed the Maturity Model, which assesses the development and effectiveness of institutional systems across four levels: Intent, Implementation, Innovation and Impact. The model provides a framework for understanding institutional development and the progression towards stronger systems and demonstrable results.
Practice Note 2 encompasses key areas of College performance, including student enrolment, retention and success, artisan development, governance and examination compliance, lecturer industry placements, external partnerships, entrepreneurship, occupational programmes, workplace-based learning and internships.
Delegates were also reminded of the importance of quality data and credible supporting evidence in performance reporting. Documentation such as enrolment records, examination reports, audit findings, partnership agreements and placement records provides the basis for verifying reported achievements. The Practice Note 2 template supports quarterly and annual reporting by capturing planned targets, actual achievements and explanatory comments.
The workshop further addressed challenges associated with PN1 and PN2 reporting. Ms Lendi Mabunele from the DHET TVET Monitoring and Evaluation Unit highlighted recurring issues identified in quarterly submissions, including template errors, non-compliance with reporting requirements, outdated templates, inadequate comments, declaration deficiencies and missed submission deadlines. Delegates were encouraged to address these shortcomings through greater attention to prescribed reporting requirements, data accuracy and submission schedules.
The day's programme concluded with group work activities, allowing delegates to apply the principles discussed during the sessions to practical reporting exercises and engage collaboratively on the application of the reporting requirements and to improve best practices.
The workshop forms part of the broader national effort to strengthen South Africa's post-school education and training system. The National Plan for Post-School Education and Training (NPPSET) and DHET's strategic priorities emphasise institutional effectiveness, relevant education and training, occupational and workplace learning, and the contribution of TVET institutions to economic and social development.
For the 12 Gauteng–Free State TVET Colleges, the engagement provides an opportunity to strengthen a common approach to institutional planning and performance reporting while sharing practical experiences and addressing challenges encountered in implementation.
DHET's strategic planning, APP, monitoring and evaluation systems are ultimately designed to ensure that institutional plans translate into measurable results and that public resources are used effectively to advance the objectives of the post-school education and training system. They provide a structured basis for setting priorities, defining expected outcomes, measuring progress and identifying areas where intervention or improvement may be required.
These systems also enable DHET and individual Colleges to assess whether planned activities are producing the intended outcomes for students, industry and communities. Reliable performance information supports informed decision-making, strengthens accountability and helps institutions identify opportunities to improve their programmes, processes and service delivery.
The value of the M&E framework therefore extends beyond compliance with reporting requirements. It provides Colleges with a mechanism for learning from performance, responding to challenges and strengthening institutional effectiveness over time.
In this context, the three-day workshop serves as an important capacity-building engagement aimed at ensuring that the 12 participating Colleges have a consistent understanding of the systems and processes through which their performance is planned, measured and improved.
The workshop continues on Thursday, 8 October, and concludes on Friday, 9 October 2026, with delegates continuing to engage on key planning, monitoring, evaluation and performance-reporting matters that support the effective delivery of the national TVET mandate.
