Empowering South Africa’s Youth with Vocational Skills for Economic Growth

We are proud to announce the winners of the 2024 National Schools Skills Competition, held from 26-27 September at the Advanced Training Institute (ATI). This inspiring event, hosted in partnership with Sasol, Modena, ATI, and ADI, brought together young learners from across the country to showcase their talents in vocational trades such as welding, electrical work, automotive services, and construction.

As South Africa faces a critical need for skilled artisans to drive economic growth, these learners have demonstrated exceptional ability and passion, marking them as future leaders in the workforce. At the awards ceremony held on 27 September at Focus Rooms, we celebrated not only the winners but all participants who have taken a significant step toward contributing to our nation’s economic development.

Congratulations to the outstanding winners and their educators, who have worked tirelessly to develop the skills that will shape South Africa’s future! Through initiatives like this, we continue to empower the next generation with the tools they need to succeed in today’s job market and beyond.

List of the winners for the National Skills Competition 2024:

Civil Services

• 1^st place – Zinzan Arries – Bellville Technical High School, Cape Town, Western Cape
• 2^nd place – Manganye Nikiwe – Pretoria Technical High School, Pretoria, Gauteng
• 3^rd place – Maabane Meladi – Derek Kobe Senior Secondary, Lebowakgomo, Polokwane

Automotive

• 1^st place – Christof Nelson – Drostdy THS Worcester, Western Cape
• 2^nd place – Tjaart van der Walt – Port rex Technical School, East London, Eastern Cape
• 3^rd place – Dewald Odendaal  – HTS Sasolburg, Free State

Construction

• 1^st place – Itumeleng Mohlomi – Leseding THS, Welkom, Free State
• 2^nd place – Mbutho Mpumelelo – Vulindlela THS, Bizana, Eastern Cape
• 3^rd place – Bakang More – Mogwaese Tech, Bojanala Rustenburg, North West

EGD

• 1^st place – Jean Potgieter – Haartbeesport High, North West
• 2^nd place – Marissa Rademan  – Stirling High School, East London, Eastern Cape
• 3^rd place – Lekgau Ketetso  – Derek Kobe Senior Secondary, Lebowakgomo, Polokwane

Electronics

• 1^st place – Blessing Lebuso – HTS Welkom, Free State
• 2^nd place – Prince Maime – Lenyora La Thuto CSS, Botshabelo, Free State
• 3^rd place – Jamie Lane – Wynberg Boys High School, Cape Town, Western Cape

Power Systems

• 1^st place – Kayden Chandler  – Langenhoven Gimnasium, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
• 2^nd place – Katleho Phakwa – HTS Welkom, Free State
• 3^rd place – Lawrence Rathongwa – Matavhela Secondary, Matavhela, Limpopo

Welding and Metal Works

• 1^st place – Eben von Goldfuss  – Westcliff School of Skills, Bellville, Western Cape
• 2^nd place – Jacobus Kraft – HTS Tom Naude, Polokwane, Limpopo
• 3^rd place – Wian Schutte – Witteberg HS, Bethlehem, Free State

Woodwork

• 1^st place – Cameron van Zyl  – Struisbaai School of Skills, Overberg, Western Cape
• 2^nd place – Granwill Klaas Môrester Sekondêr, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
• 3^rd place – Amogelang Mathabathe – Pretoria Technical High School, Pretoria, Gauteng