By Emily Setona
QWAQWA – A former TVET student’s rapid rise in the electrical trade took centre stage at the launch of the Electrical Centre of Specialisation at Maluti TVET College’s Kwetlisong Campus on 5 February 2026, as government and education leaders urged young people to pursue artisan careers.
Khomotso Moswete, an alumnus of Ekurhuleni West TVET College, told students how technical training fast-tracked her career. Qualified as an electrician in 2021, she is now a senior electrician at FM Solutions and a project supervisor on Eskom-related projects.
“TVET prepared me for the workplace. After one year I was promoted to site supervisor, then senior electrician. Before the end of this year, I’ll be a technical manager,” Moswete said.
She urged apprentices to remain disciplined and avoid shortcuts, stressing that patience, precision and safety were key to success.
“You are building the infrastructure of the future,” she said.
Maluti TVET College principal Motlalepula Tsotetsi said the launch marked a major step in expanding specialized training. “There are few centres of specialisation. We are honoured to host this launch,” she said.
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela said the centre forms part of government’s drive to strengthen artisan development and tackle unemployment.
“The country must produce 30 000 artisans a year. Colleges are critical to achieving this,” he said.
The launch was attended by council chairperson Dr Raymond Patel, Morena Lerotholi Mopeli and Morena Peete Peete of the Bakoena Royal Household, Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality executive mayor Conny Msibi, TVET principals from across the country and learners from QwaQwa schools.
