Project for Capacity Development of pilot TVET Colleges for Artisans in RSA

Happy New Year 2024 from the Project, wishing you continued success & implementation of Kaizen principles in your work & day to day life . Please continue Sorting, Setting, Shining, Standardizing and Sustaining, eliminating waste and reaching your goals with less resources.

October 5S Kaizen Activities in the CoS Workshop. Mr. Ferguson Janties Storeroom manager and CoS Apprentices taking serious initiatives since speaking to JICA Expert Mr Doi.

In the start of September JICA Expert Mr. A Doi conducted a refresher to KAIZEN (continious improvement) activities at Northlink College Wingfield CoS Workshop, please come visit the updated Kaizen Board.

On September 5th,6th,7th JICA Experts Mr. A Doi and Ms. M Ota finished the Employment Place Support Workshop at Northlink TVET College, providing training on writing a Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter and Job Interview coaching with Placement Office Ms. Pumla Mbebe Rapiya. Next Soft Skills Workshop planned for October

On August 24th JICA Expert Mr. A Doi and Ms. M Ota finished the Employment Place Support Workshop at Tshwane South TVET College, we provided training on writing a Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter and Job Interview coaching with Placement Office Mr. W Mogodi. Next Northlink College in the Western Cape.

JICA expert Mr. Ishii with CoS Facilitators, Mr. J September and Mr T Madlodlo conducted trial use of Laser Alignment Sub training material in the Western Cape at Northlink TVET College on 31/07/2023

The Business Brunch at Tshwane South TVET College (Centurion Campus) took place on the 24th of July. The session was valuable and intriguing with industries/companies, SETA's and Governmental Departments participating. The session was opened by Adv. JT Chiloane (TSC Principal) welcoming all the guests, and followed by Ms. Etsuko Ikeda (Chief Adviser Of The Project) presenting on the overview support of the college, Introduction of CoS Programmes presented by Mr. Sabelo Buthelezi (DHET-SPU) and Mr. Naonari Miyoshi (JICA SA office) gave remarks regarding the business brunch and the partnership between the College and JICA.

6 July 2023 Facilitator Mentor Exchange Workshop with Northlink CoS Fitting & Turning Companies. Valuable feedback on short comings, causes and Good Practice.

5 July 2023, Preparation Meeting for Facilitator Mentor Exchange Workshop with Northlink CoS Manager and JICA Expert Kijima san

On the 13th and 14th of June, Mr. Akira Doi (JICA Expert on Softskills) conducted two Training Of Trainers at Tshwane South TVET College (Centurion Campus) with the Student Support Services (SSS) and the Placement Office staff as the main participants. The two topics that were covered include:

1. Industry and Company Research (Common Subject For Entrepreneurship and Employment Support) / Lego Session
2. Seal Appeal (Employment Support)

JICA Headquarters Visit to Northlink TVET College Wingfield Campus

The Japan International Cooperation Agency delegation visited Cape Town, Western Cape to observe the Centre of Specialization Work Shop and JICA Project Office of their capacity development project and meet the College staff involved, on the 14th of June 2023.
Mr. Xolelo Brian Phike Principal, Mr. Russell Cloete F&T Head of Department, Mr. Mark Corneilse Wingfield Campus Manager & Henri Mafoumba CoS Manager welcomed and greeted the international guests on a rainy day.
The international delegation consisted of JICA HQ Senior Director, Africa Department, Mr. Kentaro Akutsu
Assistant Director, Africa Department, Mr. Yousuke Kazama
&, JICA SA Representative, Mr. Naonari Miyoshi , visiting the Fitting and Turning CoS at Northlink Wingfield Campus as part of their tour of Southern Africa to observe ongoing JICA projects and receive feedback , share goodwill and discuss the way forward.

They enjoyed light refreshments including local favourites biltong and rusks and were soon joined by Mr. Riaan Hoffman Assistant Director WIL and toured not only the CoS workshop and project office but Northlink’s electrical department and the UNDP (United Nations Development Program) computer facility a joint project with JICA.

The OJT Workshops for Fitter and Turner apprentices was held on the 07th, 09th and 12th of June. The training was conducted by Mr. Akira Doi, and CoS Facilitators (Ms. Nothile Hlatshwayo and Mr. Petrus Khumalo) at Tshwane South TVET College, Centurion Campus.

The following topics were covered:
1. Personal Finance and Communication
2. Team Building and Kamishibai Presentation (KP) Method
3. 5S/Kaizen and Safety

31 May 2023, Self Discipline and Sustain Training of Trainer Workshop at Northlink TVET College Wingfield Campus with JICA Experts Mr. Doi & Ms. Ota with Northlink Student Support Services Officers and the SA Navy Facilitators for Fitting and Turning

30 May 2023 at Northlink TVET College Wingfield Campus, JICA Expert Mr. Doi & Ms. Ota hosting Training of Trainers Workshop with the Student Support Services Staff on the topic of Employment Support, Self Appeal and Entrepreneurship. We utilized LEGO SERIOUS PLAY equipment as shown in photos.

Notion meeting with Northlink Centre of Specialization and Student Support Services ,SSS assistant Director, CoS Manager and JICA Expert , creating accounts for CoS Admin to access the Notion tracking system to make tracking the progress of activities fast and efficient

On the Job Training Exercise OJT with Northlink Centre of Specialization Apprentices with facilitator Mr Davids and JICA Expert Mr Doi demonstrating Toyota Production Sytem 'Heijunka' and discussing 'jidouka'

The Training of Trainers (TOT) Workshop was held on the 06th June and 08th of June on the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Kaizen, Safety and Self Discipline. The training was conducted by Mr. Akira Doi at Tshwane South TVET College, Centurion Campus.

Training of Trainer Workshop with Mr Doi and Ms Ota 23 -26 May on Toyota Production System at Northlink Wingfield Campus utilizing the Virtual Reality Headset.