Thandeka Vocational Education Trust

07/09/2026

Hello, Heritage Month! 🇿🇦❤️

This Heritage Month, we celebrate more than the cultures, languages and traditions that make South Africa unique. We celebrate the people who bring them to life.

At the heart of our heritage is Ubuntu — the belief that I am because we are.

It reminds us that our stories are connected, our differences are worth celebrating, and that we are stronger when we uplift one another.

Our heritage is not only where we come from. It is also the community we create, the knowledge we share, and the impact we have on one another.

This Heritage Month, let’s celebrate what makes each of us unique — while remembering what brings us together. 🌍✨

From our learners, colleagues and community — sawubona! ❤️

26/08/2026

Want to improve quality, reduce waste, and boost productivity? It starts with the right skills.

At Thandeka, we're helping industry professionals develop practical workplace skills that drive efficiency, improve quality standards, and support continuous improvement.

Our accredited Quality & Productivity Skills Programme equips learners with the knowledge and tools needed to make a measurable impact in the workplace.

The programme covers:
• Understanding productivity requirements
• Quality procedures and best practices
• Time management skills
• Understanding supply, demand, and production
• Garment costing principles
• Waste reduction practices
• Career and learning pathway planning

Here's what one of our learners shared about their experience:

"Through this training, we learned that teamwork improves speed and performance, while effective planning helps reduce mistakes, improve workflow, and increase productivity. We now have clearer targets, better tracking of faults and corrections, and measurable improvements in performance."

This programme is ideal for operators, team leaders, supervisors, and anyone looking to contribute to higher quality standards, improved productivity, and operational excellence.

To register, contact: [email protected]

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22/07/2026

20/07/2026

Build your future in the clothing manufacturing industry with our 12-month learnership.

Come to our open day on 23 July 2026, starting 8am sharp!

Address: 13 Sydow Street, Maitland, Cape Town

CRITERIA:
1. Age: 18-27
2. Stipend: will be paid monthly
3. Full Time: 12-month Programme

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT OPEN DAY:
1. Certified ID
2. CV
3. Certified School Certificate/report – highest grade passed (min grade 10)
4. Valid Tax Number
5. Banking Details
6. Motivation letter as to why you want to be on the Learnership Programme.

PLEASE NOTE:
Drug testing is mandatory as part of the selection process.
Affidavit Documents are not allowed.
Please bring a black pen.

Please click on the link to confirm your attendance by 12pm Wednesday 22 July 2026. You will not be allowed into the venue if you have not confirmed your attendance. https://forms.gle/mmFP8HoPuJDAMSoo9

07/05/2026

Attend our open day on Friday, 15 May 2026, starting at 8am sharp!

Address: 13 Sydow Street, Maitland, Cape Town

Criteria:
· Age: 18-27
· Stipend: R2500 paid/month
· Full Time: 12-month programme

Documents Required at the Open Day:
· Certified ID
· CV
· Certified School Certificate/report – highest grade passed (min grade 11)
· Valid Tax Number
· Banking Details
· Motivation letter as to why you want to be on the Learnership Programme.

Please note
· A mandatory drug test will be conducted as part of the selection process
· Affidavit Documents are not allowed
· Please bring a black pen

Please click on the link to confirm your attendance by 12pm on Wednesday, 13 May 2026. You will not be allowed into the venue if you have not confirmed your attendance.

https://forms.gle/mmFP8HoPuJDAMSoo9

05/05/2026

Thandeka Open Day for Youth living with disabilities.

Please confirm your attendance by completing the form on the link, no later than 12pm on Wednesday, 6 May 2026:
https://forms.gle/twtQogmRsZyEU1Pv7

Eligibility Criteria:
• Youth living with a disability aged 18-27 years
• Availability: Full Time - 3-month period

Note: A Stipend of R1000 will be paid monthly.

Eligible candidates are invited to participate in our recruitment process. Details as follows:
Date: Thursday, 7 May 2026
Time: 07:30 - 16:30
Location: Thandeka, 13 Sydow Street, Maitland, Cape Town.

Please note: The stipend is applicable to successful candidates from the start of the formal training, and not during the recruitment process.

You must bring the following to the Open Day:
• Black Pen
• Certified ID
• CV
• Certified School Certificate – highest grade passed (grade 9 or year 3 School of Skills)
• Valid Tax Number
• Banking Details
• Certified Proof of disability in the form of a medical report or letter by a medical practitioner/ school.
• Please note: Affidavit Documents are not allowed

21/04/2026

Thandeka Open Day for Youth living with disabilities.

Please confirm your attendance by completing the form on the link, no later than 12pm on Wednesday 22 April 2026:
https://forms.gle/twtQogmRsZyEU1Pv7

Eligibility Criteria:
• Youth living with a disability aged 18-27 years
• Availability: Full Time - 3-month period

Note: A Stipend of R1000 will be paid monthly.

Eligible candidates are invited to participate in our recruitment process. Details as follows:

Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026
Time: 07:30 - 16:30
Location: Thandeka, 13 Sydow Street, Maitland, Cape Town.

Please note: The stipend is applicable to successful candidates from the start of the formal training and not during the recruitment process.

You must bring the following to the Open Day:
• Black Pen
• Certified ID
• CV
• Certified School Certificate – highest grade passed (grade 9 or year 3 School of Skills)
• Valid Tax Number
• Banking Details
• Certified Proof of disability in the form of a medical report or letter by a medical practitioner/ school.
• Please note: Affidavit Documents are not allowed