Western Cape shines at 2025 National Skills Competition
Western Cape shines at 2025 National Skills Competition
13 October 2025
The Western Cape delivered an outstanding performance at the prestigious 2025 National Skills Competition, hosted by the Sasol Foundation and Kagiso Trust.
Teachers from the province earned nine awards, including five first-place wins, while learners claimed five podium finishes with one first-, two second- and two third-place positions.
Participants from all nine provinces showcased their talents in real-world, industry-relevant tasks across disciplines such as Automotive, Welding, CAD, Electronics, Plumbing, Woodworking, and more.
Nathan Joseph, Senior Curriculum Planner at the Western Cape Education Department, praised the team’s commitment. “From 8–9 October 2025, our learners and teachers gave their all. Their work was of high quality and reflected true commitment,” he said. The competition concluded with a celebratory gala, where the Western Cape proudly claimed multiple accolades.
Western Cape Teacher Winners
- 1st Place – Woodworking: Maghdi Achilles (Spes Bona Secondary)
- 1st Place – Electronics: Neil Thomson (Bellville Technical High School)
- 1st Place – EGD CAD: Wilque Hefer (Brackenfell High School)
- 1st Place – EGD Instrument Drawing: Jacques Vermooten (Parelvallei High School)
- 1st Place – Welding and Metalwork: Andrew Arends (Struisbaai School of Skills)
- 2nd Place – Fitting & Machining: Darryl Koopman (Bellville THS)
- 3rd Place – Civil Services: Jason Abrahams (Bellville THS)
- 3rd Place – Automotive: Kevin Fortuin (Bellville THS)
- 3rd Place – Power Systems: Izak Theron (Weston Secondary)
Western Cape Learner Winners
- 1st Place – EGD CAD: Joshua Eitner (DF Malan High School)
- 2nd Place – Power Systems: Kayden Chandler (Langenhoven Gymnasium)
- 2nd Place – EGD CAD: Jared Thompson (Brackenfell High School)
- 3rd Place – Automotive: Glody Bantu (Bellville THS)
- 3rd Place – Electronics: Mogamad Kariem (Bellville THS)
Congratulations to all our winners and participants! Your achievements reflect the province’s commitment to excellence in technical and vocational education.
