The Gauteng Department of Education

13/09/2026

Moments from the prize-giving ceremony celebrating our top-performing learners and dedicated educators in technical and vocational education.

From trophies and certificates to essential practical toolsets and machinery, these awards symbolize the dedication, craft, and excellence shown by our youth.

​Congratulations to all the winners who continue to set the benchmark for technical skill in Gauteng! 🏆🛠️

13/09/2026

Yesterday marked an inspiring moment for technical education as our Gauteng learners took part in the National Skills Competition 2026, hosted in partnership with the Sasol Foundation and Kagiso Trust!

​The competition put bright young minds to the test across 11 critical trade categories, including Construction, Welding, Power Systems, Digital Systems, and CAD.

​By aligning practical classroom learning with real-world industry standards, we continue to bridge the skills gap, support our educators, and build a capable workforce for Gauteng and South Africa.

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12/09/2026

Earlier today, MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile , joined our talented learners at the GDE Technical Skills Competition! ⚙️🔌

​MEC Maile addressed our future innovators and took a firsthand look at their live practical evaluations, which included:
🔧 Automotive Engine Diagnostics & Power Systems
🏗️ Civil Services & Construction
📐 Mechanical Shearing & Woodworking
🍰 Culinary Arts & Hospitality

​The passion, discipline, and skill on display today demonstrated exactly why technical and vocational education remains a core pillar of our province's growth.
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12/09/2026

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE AT THE TECHNICAL SKILLS COMPETITION! 🏆

Congratulations to our outstanding learners who secured 1st Place across various technical streams at the Technical Skills Competition! Your hard work, dedication, and technical mastery continue to inspire and prove that the future of Gauteng is in skilled hands. 🛠️✨

Give a massive round of applause to our champions for:
​🥇 Digital Electronics
🥇 Civil Services
🥇 Construction
🥇 Woodworking
🥇 Automotive
🥇 Power Systems

Swipe through to see our brilliant winners holding their well-deserved trophies and certificates! 📸👇
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12/09/2026

A recap of Waste to Wisdom Project Day! 🌍✨

Our learners showcased their creativity and commitment to sustainability, turning waste into opportunity and ideas into action. ♻️💚

11/09/2026

Thuto Kitso Engineering SOS Gumboot Dance 🥾

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learners recite the Preamble to the Constituition of the Republic of South Africa in a style that reflects of our diverse culture and heritage.

11/09/2026

Thuto Kitso Engineering SOS War Cry 🗣️

11/09/2026

Celebrating schools making a difference! 🏆🌍✨

Our schools were recognised for their outstanding Waste to Wisdom projects, showcasing creativity, innovation and a commitment to building a cleaner, more sustainable future. 💚🌱