The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) will host the second World Skills South Africa (WSSA) Competitions at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban, from the 13th –17th February 2017.
The WSSA Competition is about celebrating the talent of young artisans and technicians in the country; and also serves as an advocacy programme to highlight the importance of the artisanal sector in the country’s economy. Approximately 120 participants from public TVET Colleges, Private Colleges, Universities of Technology and industry will compete in 22 skill areas. In addition; the competition will attract over 3 000 high school learners from across the country.
Winners from the National competition will receive further preparatory training. They will then go on to represent South Africa at the World Skills International Competition in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates in October 2017.
Members of the media are invited to the WSSA Competition from 13th – 17th February between 08h00 and 16h00.
In addition:
Date: 13 February 2017: Opening Remarks by Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande
Time: 18h00
Date: 17 February 2017: Closing Remarks by Deputy Minister, Mr Mduduzi Manana
Time: 18h00
Venue: The Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC), 11 Walnut Rd, Durban
RSVPs and Enquiries:
Busiswa Gqangeni
Cell: 079 547 5299
Siyabonga Nxumalo
Cell: 083 958 3374
