Hey awesome students and future leaders! 👋 Are you a former Westcol TVET College student with a knack for helping others and a solid academic record? Imagine sharing your knowledge, making a real difference in fellow students’ lives, and earning a great stipend while doing it! Well, get ready, because Westcol TVET College has an exciting opportunity just for you: their Tutoring Bursary for 2025!
This isn’t just any gig; it’s a chance to step up and provide essential academic support to current students across various Westcol campuses. You’ll be guiding them through tough subjects, helping them ace their assignments, and generally being an academic superhero. It’s a fantastic way to boost your own skills, gain valuable work experience, and, of course, get paid for your expertise!
Who Can Apply?
Westcol TVET College is looking for unemployed, qualifying former students who are passionate about education and meet the following criteria. If you tick these boxes, you’re on the right track!
Academic Requirements:
To be eligible, you’ll need to have achieved strong results in your previous studies:
Report 191 Engineering (REF: TUT/RFT/20/03/2025)
- Achieved an average of 65% in 2x N3 subjects (all subjects).
- Achieved an average of 65% in 1x N4 Engineering Science & Mechanotechnics.
- Achieved an average of 50% in 1x N5 Fluid Mechanics & Strength of Materials.
- Achieved an average of 50% in 1x N6 Fluid Mechanics & Strength of Materials.
National Certificate Vocational (NCV) (REF: TUT/RFT/20/03/2025)
- You must have passed all relevant NCV subjects with an overall 65% average.
- Fundamentals: Strong passes in Mathematics (x2 positions), Mathematical Literacy (x1 position), and English FAL (x1 position).
- Specific Vocational Subjects: Experience in Engineering Related Design (x1 position), Welding (x1 position), Automotive (x1 position), ERD (x1 position).
- Office Administration: Expertise in Office Data Processing (x2 positions).
Report 191 Business Studies (REF: TUT/RFT/20/03/2025, TUTKC/20/03/2025, TUT/CVILLE20/03/2025)
- You need to have passed all subjects with an impressive 70% average.
- Strong background in Computer Practice or Information Processing at N4 (3x positions), N5 (3x positions), and N6 (3x positions) levels.
Skills You’ll Need:
Beyond your academic prowess, Westcol is looking for tutors who can effectively connect with students:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- A great team player with facilitation skills.
- Good computer literacy relevant to the subject you’ll be tutoring.
What Does It Cover?
This isn’t a traditional bursary for tuition, but a paid tutoring opportunity that offers you financial compensation while you help others! You’ll receive a competitive stipend of R150 per session, and each session is 1 hour. This means you get paid for every hour you spend empowering your fellow students!
Beyond the financial benefit, this role covers a range of exciting responsibilities:
- Assisting students with assignments, projects, ISATs, tests, and research.
- Explaining tricky key concepts and demonstrating academic best practices.
- Working closely and collaboratively with subject lecturers and mentor lecturers.
- Preparing and maintaining essential tutoring files and student attendance registers.
- Monitoring student progress and applying effective intervention strategies when needed.
- Providing constructive feedback to both lecturers and students.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality of all student records.
How to Apply?
Ready to jump on this amazing opportunity? Here’s how you can apply to become a Westcol TVET College tutor for 2025:
- Firstly, you’ll need the official Z83 application form. You can typically find this form on the Westcol TVET College website.
- Gather all your essential documents and make sure they are certified copies:
- Your most updated CV.
- Certified copies of your Matric/NCV Level 4 certificate.
- Certified copies of all your relevant qualifications, along with your full academic records/transcripts.
- A certified copy of your South African ID document.
- Once you have everything ready, you need to submit your application in person at the SSS Office at one of the following Westcol campuses:
- Carletonville Campus
- Krugersdorp Central Campus
- Krugersdorp West Campus
- Westonaria Campus
- Randfontein Campus
Got questions? No worries! You can reach out to Ms Thandeka Swelinkomo for enquiries:
- Email: thandekas@westcol.co.za
- Tel: (011) 692-4004 Ext. 1052
For more details and to access forms, visit the Westcol TVET College website directly.
If helping fellow students, boosting your CV, and earning some income sounds like your kind of opportunity, then don’t hesitate! Apply for the Westcol TVET College Tutoring Bursary 2025 today. This could be your chance to truly make a difference. And hey, while you’re here, why not explore more amazing bursaries and opportunities right here on Bursaries Room?
