ABOUT US
Background and history of Gert Sibande Fet College.
From the land where the sun rises, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande Region, lies
four FET Campuses in the beautiful towns of Ermelo, Evander, Standerton and Mpuluzi.
The technical colleges of Ermelo, Evander and Standerton were merged to form the
Gert Sibande College in 2002 and Sibanesetfu campus (meaning our light) in Mpuluzi
was opened in July 2005. Gert Sibande FET College was named after a farm workers
leader Eastern Transvaal, African National Congress activist, and one of the first-
string accused in the Treason Trial of 1956 to 1961. Gert Sibande was born in the
Ermelo district in 1901, the son of a tenant farmer.
Gert Sibande College is a Futher Education and Training Institution, situated in
Mpumalanga, South Africa. The college offers nationally certified training programs
that are unit standard based and SAQA approved. Qualified and competent staff is
available to give relevant education and training in Educational Programs which
aim to enable learners to lead productive lives and make meaningful contributions
to their community and the Nation as a whole. Qualified moderators and assessors
give training in line with Department Of Education’s directive to implement Outcomes
Based Education through eLearning methodology in order to service on site learners
as well as distance learners. World class standards and well utilized computer and
practicum rooms ensure that learners receive practical training. The curriculum
develops the learner to his/her full potential. Business and Engineering theory
is supplemented with practical training in line with standards from industry.2007
will see the implementation of a new National Certificate (Vocational) which will
be offered by GSC. It will replace the current existing N1 to N3 with courses to
empower learners with skills to be employed to alleviate poverty and unemployment.
Subjects may then be chosen from a vocational program to provide the learner with
high levels of specialization in that specific field. GS College provides learners
and employers with learning opportunities suited to their relevant needs. For information
on our Business courses click here and on Engineering
Studies click here
GS College is a vibrant FET institution offering education and tuition in SAQA affiliated
courses. These courses focus on learners wanting to obtain Senior Certificates,
Engineering Certificates, but ALSO corporate training to specific needs, Learner
ships with SETA’s, Partnerships and individual training according to individual
needs.
Our Expertise in Further Education, will inspire you to commitment, and will produce
for you the highest reward.
The leading College brand in South Africa
To educate, train, skill
and guide learner clients meeting their needs for the benefit of themselves, our
local community and our nation.
Excellent Service, High performance teams, Dedication and Commitment, Innovation and Technology, Integrity and Authenticity.
Our purpose is to skill people for work – with the promise of employability.