FET Colleges Act · Act 16 of 2006

Council Governance
Structure & Accountability

Central Johannesburg TVET College Council exercises its mandate in accordance with the FET Colleges Act (Act 16 of 2006) and the College Statute, delivering integrated governance and transparent institutional oversight.

15
Council Members
7
Committees
2
Vacant Posts

Legal Mandate & Principles

The College Council of Central Johannesburg TVET College is the highest governing body, exercising its mandate in strict accordance with the FET Colleges Act (Act 16 of 2006) and the College Statute.

All committee chairpersons are Council members, ensuring integrated governance and seamless coordination across all institutional operations. Declarations of interest are recorded at every meeting.

The governance architecture ensures transparent oversight, institutional accountability, and full compliance with the Public Finance Management Act.

Core Governance Pillars
1
FET Colleges Act (Act 16 of 2006) compliance
2
Adherence to the College Statute
3
Integrated governance across all committees
4
Transparent oversight and accountability
5
Declarations of interest at every meeting
6
Public Finance Management Act compliance

Council Structure

A clear governance hierarchy from the highest governing body through specialist standing committees and the Academic Board.

Full Council

Highest Governing Body · FET Colleges Act s.10
Executive Committee (EXCO)All Committee Chairpersons
Audit & Risk
Finance & Investment
Planning & Resource
HR Social & Ethics
ICT Committee
Capital Raising
Academic BoardAcademic Governance

Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson & Independent Member

Senior governance leadership of the College Council — Ministerial appointees under s.10(4)(b) of the FET Colleges Act, with independent advisory support.

PM
Ministerial Appointee · s.10(4)(b)
Dr P Mokgobu
Chairperson — College Council
Interim Chair: Finance & Investment Committee

Presides over all Council meetings; provides strategic governance leadership in terms of the FET Colleges Act. Serves as Interim Chairperson of the Finance & Investment Committee.

Full Council EXCO of Council Finance & Investment (Interim Chair)
LM
Additional Member · s.10(6)
Mr LC Mavuso
Interim Deputy Chairperson — College Council
HR Social & Ethics Committee Chair

Serves as Interim Deputy Chairperson, acting in the capacity of Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson, and chairs the HR Social & Ethics Committee.

Full Council EXCO of Council Interim Deputy Chairperson
NM
Post Vacant · s.10(4)(b)
Mr N Mchunu
Deputy Chairperson · Deceased December 2025

The Council mourns the passing of Mr N Mchunu in December 2025. He served with distinction as Deputy Chairperson. This Ministerial appointee post under s.10(4)(b) is currently vacant pending appointment.

Full Council Vacant
TN
Independent Member · Advisory
Mr T Nthoana
Independent Member · Finance & Investment Committee

Serves in an advisory capacity on the Finance & Investment Committee, contributing independent expertise to support sound financial governance and investment oversight.

Finance & Investment Committee Advisory Role

Standing Committees of Council

Seven standing committees provide specialist oversight across the College's strategic and operational functions, each chaired by a Council member.

01
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Audit & Risk Committee
Additional Member · s.10(6)
Mr GS Majola · Council Appointee

Financial statements, internal audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance oversight of the College.

02
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Finance & Investment Committee
Interim Chairperson
Dr P Mokgobu · Interim Chairperson

Financial planning, investment oversight, budget governance, and fiscal accountability of the College.

⭐ Mr T Nthoana serves as Independent Advisory Member
03
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Planning & Resource Committee
Ministerial Appointee · s.10(4)(b)
Ms B Engelbrecht · Ministerial Appointee

Strategic planning, resource allocation, and institutional performance monitoring.

04
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HR Social & Ethics Committee
Additional Member · s.10(6)
Mr LC Mavuso · Council Appointee

Human resources, employment equity, social responsibility, and ethics governance.

05
💻
ICT Committee
Ministerial Appointee · s.10(4)(b)
Ms B Qwesha · Ministerial Appointee

ICT strategy, infrastructure governance, and digital systems integration across the College.

06
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Capital Raising Committee
Donor Appointee · s.10(4)(d)
Ms N Phungula · Donor Representative

Fundraising strategy, institutional partnerships, and resource mobilisation for the College.

07
🎓
Academic Board
Ex-Officio · Acting Principal
Mr MS Matjiane · Acting Principal (Ex-Officio)

Academic quality, curriculum delivery, and occupational programme transition.

Council Membership

The Council comprises Ministerial appointees under s.10(4)(b), a Donor appointee under s.10(4)(d), additional members under s.10(6), an Ex-Officio Acting Principal, staff representatives, and the SRC. Two posts are currently vacant.

Ministerial Appointees
s.10(4)(b)
PM
Dr P Mokgobu
Chairperson · Ministerial Appointee
NM
Mr N Mchunu
Dep. Chairperson · Deceased Dec 2025 · Post Vacant
BQ
Ms B Qwesha
Ministerial Appointee · ICT Chair
BE
Ms B Engelbrecht
Ministerial Appointee · Planning & Resource Chair
DK
Dr Konar
Ministerial Appointee · Resigned July 2024
Donor Appointee
s.10(4)(d)
NP
Ms N Phungula
Donor Representative · Capital Raising Chair
Additional Members — Council Appointees
s.10(6)
GM
Mr GS Majola
Council Appointee · Audit & Risk Chair
SV
Mr S Vilakazi
Council Appointee · Additional Member
LM
Mr LC Mavuso
Council Appointee · Interim Dep. Chairperson · HR Chair
KM
Ms K Mahlangu
Council Appointee · External Member
??
Vacant Post
s.10(6) · Additional Member · Pending Appointment
Independent Advisory Member
Advisory · Finance & Investment
TN
Mr T Nthoana
Independent Member · Advisory Role · Finance & Investment
Ex-Officio Member
Acting Principal
MS
Mr MS Matjiane
Acting Principal · Ex-Officio · Academic Board Chair
Staff & Student Representatives
Elected
VS
Mr V Sebothle
Support Staff Representative
IC
Mr I Chepape
Lecturer Representative
JM
Ms J Makofane
Academic Board Representative
GM
Mr G Mongethane
SRC President
MK
Ms M Kekana
SRC Secretary General
Ministerial Appointee s.10(4)(b)
Donor Appointee s.10(4)(d)
Additional Member s.10(6)
Independent Advisory
Ex-Officio / Staff / SRC
Vacant / Former

Secretariat & Administration

Ensuring governance compliance, operational continuity, and meticulous record-keeping across all Council and committee activities.

MS
Council Administration
Ms MV Sekwakwa
Council Administrator · Interim Secretariat to Council

Provides comprehensive secretariat support to the College Council, all standing committees, and the Academic Board — ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of all governance processes in terms of the FET Colleges Act.

Meeting coordination
Agenda preparation
Minute-taking
Decision register maintenance
Governance compliance oversight
FET Act compliance support