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Established
1 April 2015

Under the auspices of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)

Vision

A community college that provides diverse programmes to individuals and communities.

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Mission

Our mission is to provide relevant skills through formal and non-formal programmes for the local and broader economy and for advancement of our communities.

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Values

  • Integrity: uphold ethical practices
  • Professionalism: uphold responsibility and accountability in all our endeavours
  • Ubuntu: respect for humanity
  • Dedication: to ensure commitment to service
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Strategic Focus

Limpopo Community Education and Training College (LCETC) has 20 Community Learning Centres (CLCs) and 225 Satellites Learning Centres (SLC).

Given the high rate of unemployment, poverty and inequality in Limpopo province, LCETC seeks to address these challenges by diversifying and massifying the provision of academic and skills programmes to its client base i.e., communities it serves.  To this end, through the 2024 Annual Performance Plan informed by 2020 – 2024 Strategic Plan of the College. members of the College Council, Management and Staff commit to the realisation of the set targets contained in the APP.

The Limpopo Community Education and Training College (LCETC)

The college came into existence through having consultation with public adult learning centres by the Minister of Higher Education and Training in 1 April 2015.

Addressing and targeting people and communities

Nurture the culture of lifelong learning

Establishing a community education and training college from 1 April 2015 was in terms of section 3(1)(b)] and in accordance with section 6(1) and 6(5) of the Continuing Education and Training Act, 2006 (Act No. 16 of 2006). Since its establishment, LCETC seeks to address and targets people and communities who may be falling under classification of Not in Education, Employment and Training. In addressing their needs, LCETC sees to nurture the culture of lifelong learning and empower communities through offering skills inclusive of literacy, numeracy, entrepreneurship and vocational competence.

To pursue these, the College will focus on

  • Opening opportunities for teaching and learning in various communities
  • Community education and training driven by needs of various community stakeholders
  • Offer various programme qualifications mix for the empowerment of communities
  • Quality teaching and learning and occupational skills offering
  • Addressing social injustice of the past and encourage community social cohesion
  • Offer programmes and qualification which responds to economic needs, market forces and communities priorities

Council Chairperson’s Message

Dr M Takalo

Limpopo Community College Council Chairperson

The Limpopo Community Education and Training (CET) College is mandated by the Framework for Strategic and Annual Performance Plan (APP) guidelines to structure and present APP which covers planning for the College aligned to the Strategic Plan. The APP sets out the College’s intentions for 2024/2025 financial year including 2024 academic year and it is based on the 2020-2024 strategic plan’s strategic thrusts which are as follows:

  • Expanded access to Community Education and Training (CET) College opportunities,
  • Improved quality of provision in CET Colleges,
  • Improved responsiveness of the CET College system,
  • Improved efficiency and success in the CET College system, and
  • Improved business operations within CET Colleges.               

The College remains resolute in ensuring that the students’ learning base is advanced by the provision of a variety of learning programmes and both formal and informal skills-based courses.

The College further pledges to remain alive to the communities it serves by seeking partnerships and inviting stakeholder participation such to remain relevant and responsive to community needs.

Acting Principal’s Statement

Mr. Selaelo Sebetlene

Acting Principal

Welcome to Limpopo Community Education and Training College – the College of Choice.  I welcome you on behalf of dedicated and committed Management and staff members who work tirelessly to ensure that your dreams and goals in life are fulfilled.  College doors are open to everyone and there are no admission requirements to most of our programmes.  The College prides itself with a variety of programmes it offers to address individual and labour market needs ranging from academic programmes (Adult Education and Training Level 1 – 4), non-formal skills programmes, formal skills programmes and occupational programmes. The College has taken an aggressive approach to expand access and to get most of its delivery sites accredited with the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTOs). Furthermore, strengthening relations and working with Sector Education and Training (Authorities (SETAs) is of critical and strategic importance in pursuit of the targets set in College APP.  As a member of the Limpopo Skills Development Forum, the College has joined forces with the provincial government and other institutions/role players to create a capable workforce that supports inclusive growth in the province.

Management of the College

Mr SP Sebetlene

Acting Principal

Mr SJ Molekwa

Deputy Principal: Academic Services

The role of the Deputy Principal Academic Services is to provide strategic leadership in the academic services section and to foster a culture of academic excellence, support Community Learning Centres (CLCs) and students, and driving innovation and growth within the section and the entire college. The Academic Services division is responsible for academic planning and programme qualification mix (PQM), registration, teaching and learning, student support services, assessment and quality assurance. The division works and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to achieve its goals and objectives which are aligned to those of the college.

Mrs VS Machaka

Deputy Principal: Corporate Services

The unit is focused on delivery of services in areas of human resources and strategic direction of the College. It is critical that this unit coordinate and drives the preparation of the annual review of the strategic plan and annual operation plan. In order to achieve this, the unit is driven by encouraging and building of organisation climate which drives the College to perform at optimal level. The various policies and procedures developed at Head Office relating to the entire human resource management are implemented.

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Thus, the unit will monitor and evaluate the implementation of best practice policies, procedures.  Therefore, the internal control systems for effective corporate management and governance are maintained. The unit further assist in the management of the registration process at the College, through coordinating the compilation and implementation of all student administration policies and procedures at the College.  At the ultimate end, the Unit verifies the validity and reliability of registration documentation and all EMIS data and reports.  In conclusion, the unit is responsible for IT and information solutions to meet the College strategic and operational needs.

Mr OM Phasha

Deputy Principal: Finance

Deputy Principal Finance is the head of the financial services section. He is providing strategic leadership of the section. The financial service section is responsible for the execution of the following functions in the College:

  • Budgeting and Reporting.
  • Expenditure and Revenue Management.
  • Supply Chain Management.
  • Assets Management.

Council

The Limpopo CET College Council members

No. TITTLE SURNAME INITIALS STATUS CONTACTS EMAIL ADDRESS: EXPERTISE
1 Dr Takalo M Council Chairperson 079 448 0558 bagamaredi@gmail.com Curriculum studies
2. Prof Kola MI Deputy Chairperson and Chair of FINCO 082 781 2775 Malose.kola@ul.ac.za Education management
3. Ms Nchabeleng MF Secretary FINCO 082 801 1544 nchabelengmaseje@gmail.com Audit and Risk
4. Mr Molabe PM Member Of PLANCO 082 803 2678 Molabe.phineas@gmail.com Human Resources
5. Prof Mulaudzi LMP External Council Member 082 200 5772 Lindiwe.Mulaudzi@univen.ac.za Education management
6. Ms Mojapelo AMA External Chair of PLANCO 082 801 6316 Nattymoj@gmail.com Psychological services
10. Ms Maholovela VW Member and Secretary of PLANCO 072 723 6635 Vtvmelen5@gmail.com Legal
11. Mr Ramagwa R Donor representative
PLANCO		 083 313 3541 Rendani.Ramagwa@sibanyestillwater.com Training and Development
7. Mr Sebetlene SP Acting Principal 082 067 1919 Sebetlene.S@dhet.gov.za Educational leadership and management
8. Ms Ratau CR Lecturer representative 072 573 1955 caroratau@gmail.com Education
9. Mr Madavha A Academic Board representative 079 166 8472 Madavhaaron1@gmail.com Education
12. Ms Kgasi KLL Support staff representative PLANCO 082 740 2458 Kgasi.L@dhet.gov.za Administration
13. Ms Rambuda PW SRC President 072 396 3598 Phumurambuda1@gmail.com Student governance
14. Ms Njikelana PT SRC Secretary 066 174 6143 Phumlat95@gmail.com Student governance
15 Vacant Ministerial Appointee
16 Vacant External member (additional)

Some of the EXCO members

Academic Board Members

The composition of Limpopo CET College Academic Board is as follows

NO SURNAME AND INITIALS DESIGNATION CENTRE CONTACTS
  1.  
 Mr Sebetlene SP Chairperson Central Office 082 067 199
  1.  
 Mr Molekwa SJ Deputy Chairperson Central Office 067 132 8375
  1.  
 Mr Maake TE Secretariat Ntji Mothapo SLC 071 501 9691
  1.  
 Ms Shibisi NP Admin support Central Office 076 275 0417
  1.  
 Ms Ntsoane RG Lecturer Hlagatse SLC 071 288 2940
  1.  
 Ms Ratau RC Centre Manager Arethabeng SLC 072 573 1955
  1.  
 Mr Hlungwani MM Lecturer Mulweli SLC 073 559 5946
  1.  
 Mr Shondlani MT Centre Manager Mahochomba SLC 071 464 7834
  1.  
 Ms Mokgalapa MM Centre Manager Soka-Leholo SLC 061 531 9161
  1.  
 Ms Levhimbi DSM Centre Manager Phomelelo SLC 076 196 9288
  1.  
 Ms Rakgwale JK Centre Manager Maroboni SLC 071 298 1396
  1.  
 Ms Rambuda PW SRC Chairperson Dzumbathoho SLC 072 396 3598
  1.  
 Mr Mulaudzi KD SRC Deputy Chairperson Dambalwashe CLC 073 170 9122
  1.  
 Ms Bilankulu NE Centre Manager Shingwezi SLC 079 996 4895
  1.  
 Mr Matsimela Centre Manager Indie SLC 0725130006
  1.  
 Ms Manganyi EN Lecturer Giyani Comp CLC 072 515 6064
  1.  
 Mr Mpondi ND Centre Manager Musina CLC 082 956 0080
  1.  
 Ms Mdungwazi ME Lecturer Pfunani SLC 0767006649
  1.  
 Ms Mabunda ME Lecturer Kgobuki SLC 079 564 1810
  1.  
 Mr Madavha A Centre Manager Dzumbathoho SLC 076 982 4537
  1.  
 Prof Mulaudzi LMP External Council Member External Council Member 082 200 5772
  1.  
 Ms Mojapelo A External Council Member External Council Member 082 801 6316
  1.  
 Mr Ramagwa R External Council Member External Council Member 0833133541

Students’ Representative Council

SURNAME           FULL NAMES POSITION DISTRICT CONTACTS
1.   Rambuda Phumudzo Wavhudi Chairperson Vhembe 072 396 3598
2.  Mulaudzi Khathutshelo Dolph Deputy Chairperson Vhembe 073 170 9122
3.  Njikelana Phumla Theresa Secretary Sekhukhune 066 174 6143
4.  Mthombeni Vutomi Celia Deputy Secretary Vhembe 076 407 1814
5.   Ngobeni Busanyani Renneth Treasurer Mopani 079 019 5699
6.   Ratau Marepe Tracy Additional Member Sekhukhune 061 430 9056
7.   Mathole Winnie Additional Member Waterberg 060 651 8914
8.   Tjaro Lydia Mabatho Additional Member Sekhukhune 073 739 6461
9.   Ledwaba Malesela Hendrick Additional Member Waterberg 072 748 8570
10.  Thabethe Floyt Thabiso Additional Member Capricorn 067 136 8740
11.   Kgaphosa Koketso Additional Member Capricorn 082 290 0423
12.   Ngobeni Precious Hlayiso Additional Member Mopani 072 525 0847

2024 SRC Members

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