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Professional Development of Lecturers at South African TVET Colleges through Coaching and Mentoring

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  • Sihle Wendy Hlatjwako

    (Graduate School of Business and Leadership, University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa)

  • Tendai Makwara

    (Boston City Campus, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa)

  • Lucky Sibanda

    (Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa)

  • Elona N. Ndlovu

    (BizPreneur, Pretoria, South Africa)

Abstract

This study examines the role of coaching and mentoring as professional development interventions aimed at enhancing lecturer competencies within South African Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. Drawing on a systematic literature review, the paper synthesises recent empirical and theoretical contributions to identify how these interventions support the development of pedagogical, personal, social, and professional competencies. The findings indicate that while coaching and mentoring remain underutilised in the South African TVET sector, they present significant potential to address persistent skills gaps and align educator competencies with labour market needs. The study proposes a conceptual model grounded in General Systems Theory, outlining how coaching and mentoring, supported by institutional structures, contribute to sustained competency development. The model emphasises the importance of structured, context-specific approaches to lecturer support. The paper concludes by recommending the formal integration of coaching and mentoring frameworks into institutional policy to enhance the quality and relevance of TVET education.

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  • Sihle Wendy Hlatjwako & Tendai Makwara & Lucky Sibanda & Elona N. Ndlovu, 2025. "Professional Development of Lecturers at South African TVET Colleges through Coaching and Mentoring," Social Sciences and Education Research Review, Department of Communication, Journalism and Education Sciences, University of Craiova, vol. 12(1), pages 427-436, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:edt:jsserr:v:12:y:2025:i:1:p:427-436
    DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15804590
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    Keywords

    TVET; lecturer development; coaching; mentoring; professional competencies; South Africa;
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    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions

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