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3RD TRANSPORT SECTOR INDUSTRY AWARDS

Nomination Submissions

Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) is inviting all the relevant organisations and institutions implementing Transport Education and Training Authority projects in line with NSDP to participate in its 3rd Transport Industry Sector Recognition Awards.

The objectives of the Awards are to:
  • Celebrate the successes of skills development initiatives by transport industry stakeholders
  • Celebrate best practices in skills development,
  • Recognise and reward outstanding achievements in skills development within the transport industry sector, and
  • Promote a culture of excellence in skills development

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION:

1. Fill in your organisation details - Organisation Name, Email and Contact Number.
2. Select category/categories.
3. Download the category nomination form for completion on the download link below:
Nomination Forms
4. Upload a completed nomination form & supporting documents on the upload link under a category you are submitting your nomination for.
5. Then submit your nomination

(Nominations with no supporting documents will not be considered)

BELOW ARE THE CATEGORIES TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS FOR:
Category 1: Best Occupation in High Demand Programme
Category 2: Best Workplace-Based Learning Programme
Category 3: Best Workplace Training and Training Development Programme
Category 4: Best Occupational Development Programme
Category 5: Best Public College Programme
Category 6: Best Skills Development Programme
Category 7: Best Worker-Initiated Programme
Category 8: Best Career and Vocational Guidance Programme
Category 9: Women in Transport Award
Category 10: SMME Development Award
Category 11: Innovation in Transport
Category 12: Community Impact Award

The closing date for applications is 31 October 2026 at 23:59.
Do not miss out on this opportunity to be recognised and celebrate excellence in skills development!

Click Next to submit Category Nomination Forms
ENQUIRIES:
MakgotsoM@teta.org.za
NthabisengS@teta.org.za
AnitaM@teta.org.za
Name of the Organisation:(Required.)
Email Address:(Required.)
Contact Details(Required.)
CATEGORY 1: Best occupation in high demand programme.

OUTCOME 1: Identify and increase the production of occupations in high demand.

DESCRIPTION
Occupations in high demand improve the responsiveness of the post school education and training system to the needs of the economy and to the broader developmental objectives of the country, and priority occupations in hard to fill vacancies advance South Africa’s developmental needs.

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(All supporting documents must be saved using your organisation's name.)

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CATEGORY 2: Best workplace-based learning programme.

OUTCOME 2: Link education and the workplace

DESCRIPTION
WBL prepares students and graduates for the world of work and/or allows them to complete their qualification and/or provides graduates with work experience and/or exposes TVET lecturers to the workplace. WBL is a key feature of education and training institutions that ‘train for employment’.

SUBMISSION OF NOMINATION FORMS:
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(All supporting documents must be saved using your organisation's name.)

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Category 3: Best workplace training and Training Development Programme

Outcome 3: Improve the level of skills in the South African workforce

DESCRIPTION
Workplace training of workers already in employment improves productivity, helps achieve transformation and addresses skills imbalances in the workforce in particular and the labour market in general.

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(All supporting documents must be saved using your organisation's name.)

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Category 4: Best occupational development programme.

Outcome 4: Increase access to occupationally directed programmes.

DESCRIPTION
Occupationally directed programmes support the country’s socio-economic development goals by helping the workforce keep pace with the skills required to remain competitive in an increasingly knowledge-based economy. This award has two sub-categories.

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(All supporting documents must be saved using your organisation's name.)

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Category 5: Best public college programme

Outcome 5: Support the growth of the public college system.

DESCRIPTION
TVET colleges are critical pillars of the emerging post-school system and vital for social and economic development. They expand the provision of mid-level technical and occupational qualifications which articulate directly into the world of work for young people leaving the schooling system.CET colleges respond to the needs of communities and enable individuals to find work, start businesses, and develop sustainable livelihoods and progress into other education institutions. CETs assist community organisations, institutions, local government, individuals and local businesses to work together to develop their communities by building on existing knowledge and skills.

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(All supporting documents must be saved using your organisation's name.)

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Category 6: Best skills development programme.

Outcome 6: Support skills development for entrepreneurship and cooperative development

DESCRIPTION
SMMEs, informal traders and cooperatives are a crucial part of South Africa’s economic growth. It is estimated that SMMEs contribute more than 30% to South Africa’s GDP and absorb about 70% to 80%. Skills development for entrepreneurship and cooperative development is less about formal occupational qualifications and more about applied, peer and mentored learning and support. This award has three sub-components

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(All supporting documents must be saved using your organisation's name.)

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Category 7: Best worker-initiated programme

Outcome 7: Encourage and support worker-initiated training

DESCRIPTION
Trade unions and their education programmes, as well as other worker-initiated training programmes, play an important role in the skilling of workers in broader sectoral policy and capacity to effectively engage in the workplace and broader economy.

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(All supporting documents must be saved using your organisation's name.)

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Category 8: Best career and vocational guidance programme.

Outcome 8: Support career development services

DESCRIPTION
The NSDP sees career development services as a key component to each and every person being able to embrace their full potential. Career development services (including material) must be accessible to all especially in rural areas and targeted beneficiaries and must prioritise sector and government priorities.

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Category 9: Women in Transport Award

Outcome 9: Advancement and empowerment of women in the transport industry

DESCRIPTION
The award celebrates initiatives and achievements that create meaningful opportunities for women to enter, participate, develop, advance and succeed across the transport value chain.

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(All supporting documents must be saved using your organisation's name.)

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Category 10: SMME Development Award

Outcome 10: Exceptional Support for Small and Emerging Transport Businesses

DESCRIPTION
The award celebrates initiatives that provide meaningful support to emerging transport businesses and enable them to overcome barriers to growth, improve their operational capacity, access markets, develop skills, create employment and participate more effectively in the transport value chain.

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Category 11: Innovation in Transport

Outcome 11: Innovative technology, systems, processes or solutions

DESCRIPTION
This award supports the objectives of the National Skills Development Plan (NSDP) 2030 by recognising and promoting innovative solutions that contribute to improved productivity, technological advancement, competitiveness and transformation within the transport sector.

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Category 12: Community Impact Award

Outcome 12: Meaningful Contribution to Communities Through Transport-Related Initiatives

DESCRIPTION
The award celebrates initiatives that demonstrate how the transport sector can contribute positively to communities by addressing identified social, economic, educational, environmental, safety or mobility-related needs.

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