Ehlanzeni TVET College Welcomes Eskom for Site Visit to Measure Capacity Building for Renewable Energy
Ehlanzeni TVET College in Mpumalanga collaborates with Eskom on a project that targets the advancement of renewable energy studies. Eskom came to visit the college on March 27, 2025, in order to hold a site visit and ascertain the renewable energy capacity at the college under their Tertiary Education Support Programme (TESP). It is a monumental success to provide the college with the ability to impart industry-specified skills for renewable energy education to learners.
Strengthening Education for Renewable Energy
The visit focused on conducting a comprehensive gap assessment. This ensures that Ehlanzeni TVET College is well prepared to meet the growing demand for skilled personnel in the renewable energy industry. The project is an integral part of South Africa’s overall commitment to renewable energy options and skill development. The project is an integral part of South Africa’s overall commitment to renewable energy options and skill development. This project is an integral part of South Africa’s overall commitment to renewable energy options and skill development. In addition, it supports the nation’s goals of sustainable growth and workforce empowerment.
Main Goals of the Assessment
The Eskom led assessment is intended to address a number of primary renewable energy education and training concerns:
1. Curriculum Development
The curriculum will incorporate the latest industry technologies. This ensures that students are educated with up-to-date knowledge that meets industry standards.
2. Capacity Building of Lecturers
Workshops, seminars, and training programs will train teachers to enhance their capabilities. By empowering the faculty members with modern knowledge, it is expected that the level of teaching at renewable energy programs will be significantly increased.
3. Work-Based Experience
Students will gain practical exposure in the form of internships and placements in Eskom’s renewable energy facilities. This exposure will bridge the gap between practice and academic learning.
4. Support for Infrastructure & Equipment
The field trip also focused on identifying the need for facility upgrades and purchasing necessary equipment. As a result, this will allow students to engage in hands-on, practical learning, which is an essential part of the curriculum.
Empowering Students and Enriching the Industry
The Eskom-Ehlanzeni TVET College partnership is in the right direction in equipping students with skills needed in the renewable energy sector. By strengthening academic programs and providing students with an opportunity to access industry exposure, this collaboration is directly making contributions towards the renewable energy human capital development of South Africa.
Ehlanzeni TVET College is proud to be one of the institutions engaging in this ground-breaking venture. The institution recognizes the importance of such collaborations. As this builds a competent human resource capable of meeting the demands of the renewable energy industry. In collaboration with Eskom, the institution is set to lead education in renewable energy.
Looking to the Future
The South African renewable energy sector is growing at a very rapid rate. Activities like this site visit ensure that educational institutions remain industry oriented. The partnership with Eskom will further shape renewable energy training, preparing students to compete in the green economy. This will prepare students to compete in the green economy.
Ehlanzeni TVET College hopes to intensify its contribution towards the development of the future generation of professional employees that will help shape the sustainable future of South Africa’s energy.