The Free State Training and Development Institute awarded certificates to 181 provincial workers on Friday at the Sand du Plessis Theatre in Pacofs. Officials completed public administration programs at NQF levels five through seven. Former Premier Sefora Ntombela initiated the enrollment effort between 2018 and 2022 as part of workforce development priorities.
Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae attended the graduation ceremony that began at 9 a.m. The institute partnered with the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority to fund initiatives recognizing prior learning. Graduates gained qualifications in budget management, policy implementation and community services.
Recipients credited Ntombela for emphasizing education advancement in government departments. The programs aim to address skill shortages across health, transportation, education and safety sectors. The training aligns with the National Development Plan objectives for building professional public service capacity in South Africa.
Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae attended the graduation ceremony that began at 9 a.m. The institute partnered with the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority to fund initiatives recognizing prior learning. Graduates gained qualifications in budget management, policy implementation and community services.
Recipients credited Ntombela for emphasizing education advancement in government departments. The programs aim to address skill shortages across health, transportation, education and safety sectors. The training aligns with the National Development Plan objectives for building professional public service capacity in South Africa.
