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Vocational Training in Mechatronics in SA
Since December 2019, the Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw) has been carrying out a vocational training partnership with selected TVET colleges in the Gauteng province in South Africa. The cooperation aims to enable the local partner vocational schools to offer accredited vocational training programs in mechatronics. The expansion of vocational qualification, based on the German Dual System, will contribute to improving the productivity and competitiveness of South African industry.
Facts
Field of Activity
Vocational Education and Training
Programme
CG KVP BBP GP
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country
South Africa
Duration
01.12.2019 – 30.11.2022
| Project ID | 831 |
| Project Title | Vocational Education and Training Partnership between Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw) gGmbH and TVET-Colleges in the Province Gauteng, South Africa |
| Project Budget | 980.000,00 EUR |
| Client | BMZ - Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung |
| Applicant/Offeror |
Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw) gGmbH |
| International Partner | Automotive Industry Development Center (AIDC) Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer (AHK) für das südliche Afrika |
| Local Partner | Ekuurhuleni West TVET-College (EWC) Sedibeng TVET-College Tshwane North TVET-College |
Project Target
Up to 3 TVET colleges in the Gauteng province are qualified to offer accredited vocational training as mechatronics technicians (Level 5, Occupational Certificate).
Contact

Julia Müller