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Special Project Unit

Dr Blade Ndzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training established a Special Projects Unit (SPU) in the Department to develop and implement skills plan, which would help skill South Africans for and through the Strategic Infastructure Programme. The Unit is currently implementing the Centres of Specialisation Project with 19 TVET Colleges, at 25 Campuses. The first Cohort of apprentices that started in 2019 are currently undergoing trade testing at various centres around the country.

Meet the Team

​ Mr Sabelo Buthelezi Chief Director: Special Project Unit​ ​ ​ Mr Emmanuel Baloyi Deputy Director: Seta Coordination ​ Ms Zinathi Mbendeni Personal Assistant to Chief Director ​ Ms Lynnet Arlaat Project Coordinator ​ Mr Khathutshelo Mufamadi Assistant Director: ICT ​ Ms Zakho Bontsa Senior Accounting Clerk ​ Mr Bonginkosi Magagula Intern: Office of the Chief Director