University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

Job Description for Critical Reader Role in TVET Module Development

As a critical reader for TVET educator modules, I leveraged my extensive experience in TVET policies and practices to ensure content relevance and alignment with the needs of educators. My responsibilities included:

    Policy Analysis: Addressing gaps in TVET policies to create practical, impactful learning materials.
    Content Quality Assurance: Refining module content for accessibility, rigor, and alignment with professional development standards.
    Technology Integration: Recommending and incorporating relevant digital tools to enhance teaching methodologies.
    Feedback and Collaboration: Providing detailed, constructive feedback while fostering a collaborative and respectful development process.
    Ongoing Engagement: Remaining accessible for follow-ups and supporting the module's refinement through meaningful discussions.

Key Achievements:

    Improved module relevance by addressing real-world TVET challenges.
    Balanced academic rigor with practical application for educators.
    Enhanced the module with feasible and impactful technological tools.
    Strengthened the development process through professional collaboration and comprehensive feedback.

Critical Reader

South West Gauteng TVET College

A campus manager in an educational setting, typically in Further Education and Training (FET) colleges or similar institutions, is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and administration of a campus. Their duties encompass a broad range of functions to ensure effective management and the achievement of educational objectives. Key responsibilities include:

Leadership and Strategy: They provide visionary leadership, setting strategic goals aligned with the institution's broader objectives.

Educational Quality: They oversee the quality of teaching and learning, monitor educational outcomes, and support academic staff development.

Resource Management: This involves managing financial resources, maintaining infrastructure, and ensuring the effective use of resources to support educational activities.

Staff Management: Responsibilities include hiring, training, supervising staff, and fostering a positive work environment.

Student Services: They ensure student welfare, manage support services, and maintain a safe, conducive learning environment.

Stakeholder Engagement: The role involves liaising with external stakeholders, such as industry partners and educational authorities, to enhance opportunities for students.

Policy and Compliance: They ensure adherence to educational regulations and implement institutional policies at the campus level.

Crisis Management: They handle emergencies, developing risk management strategies.

Community Relations: They build relationships with the local community and industry to enhance educational programs and opportunities.

Innovation: Encouraging innovative practices and continuous improvement in campus operations and education is key.

Acting Campus Manager

Academic Management of Distance Learning and Face to Face education
Responsible for on online course development, faculty training and mentoring and multi-media and production services in support of online instructional programs offered through the College.
Maintenance of eLearning platform
Strategic Planning and budgeting
Report Writing

Manager: Distance Learning, Online Learning and Lecturer Support Systemes

Core responsibilities are ýge using a Web based portal . Specific intervention packages are developed by specialists and It is my responsibility that each lecturer understands how to utilise the information to improve curriculum. 
Maintainance of the web portal for Continuing Professional Development of Lecturers
Facilitating various training packages for Lecturers
Assisting lecturers to plan their professional development
Implementing the Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS) for lecturers

Manager: Lecturer Support System

Academic Head

Managed all LifeLong Learning activities in the college

Academic Manager

	Management and Coordination of Learnerships in the college
	Initiate, develop, implement and  obtain Programme Approval for new and existing Non-Nated Programmes from relevant SETA’s
	Administer programmes according to college QMS requirements
	Maintain and develop a cutting-edge knowledge base in related legislation, developments and trends in public and private sectors to enable the college to provide a quality service to its communities
	Prepare and present proposals for college skills development  projects 
	Developed MoUs and contracts as required

Learnership and Skills Coordinator

To engage in class lecturing, be responsible for the effective functioning of the department and organize relevant/related extra-curricular activities so as to ensure that the subject, learning area or programme and the education of the learners is promoted in a proper manner.

Education Specialist

Classroom Lecturer offering Electronics, mathematics and Engineering Science
Workshop Lecturer offering Practicals in Electronics
Served as Electronics Workshop Manager

Electronics Lecturer

Unique Solutionz

Chief Executive Officer

Eudoxia Research University 

Chief Publications Officer

Peer reviewed Journals

As a peer reviewer, I am an expert in my field, dedicated to assessing scholarly work for publication. I play a crucial role in upholding research standards and contributing to the knowledge base. Objectively reviewing manuscripts, I evaluate scientific rigor, methodology, and presentation. My feedback helps authors improve their work, ensuring research relevance and significance. With a solid publication record, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities, I contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Join me in shaping the future of scholarly publishing and making a lasting impact on research quality.

Peer Reviewer

Eudoxia Education Pvt. Ltd.

Country President

MANCOSA

Supervisor

Umalusi

Quality Assurance for TVET colleges by monitoring and evaluation of their educational outputs
By monitoring educational processes continuously provision of an early warning to stakeholders is available. The progress or delay of activities is identified and appropriate action can be taken to correct the deficiencies as quickly as possible. 
Core functions include isolating errors and making them known so that managers do not repeat the same errors and to identify and promote the successful mechanisms for current and future educational provision.
Provision of recommendations and lessons to the incumbent  Educational Managers that were responsible for the current provision of education to students.

External Moderator: Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Employed as a Physics lab Tutor to assist students (first year) with Advanced Physics practicals (experiments)

Tutor

Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines

Servicing and installation of electrical and electronic instruments

Instrumentation Artisan

As a renowned CEO and Acting Campus Manager, I, Dr. Vusi Maseko, am recognised by LinkedIn as a "Top Educational Leadership Voice," reflecting my profound impact in educational leadership and management. With over 19 years in the field, my journey is marked by a commitment to AI-powered leadership and a deep engagement in Open and Distance e-Learning (ODeL).

I hold a PhD in Educational Leadership and Management, highlighting my academic excellence. My ability to innovate in online learning and instructional design is evidenced by my success during challenging periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic, where I significantly enhanced both student and lecturer experiences.

My accolades include being an External Moderator for Umalusi and a Sub Examiner for DHET, roles that have honed my capacity to uphold academic standards. I am currently a Masters co-supervisor at the University of Johannesburg and a supervisor for Honours and Masters students at Mancosa University, guiding the next generation of educational leaders.

My qualifications, such as a PGCE from the University of South Africa and a National Diploma in Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices, enable me to design programs that are academically rigorous and aligned with occupational needs. I am also certified in Digital Skills Training, Online Teaching and eLearning, and Pedagogy skills for Teaching and Learning in 4IR, demonstrating my dedication to staying at the forefront of educational technology and innovation.

As a seasoned copywriter and ghostwriter, I excel in articulating complex educational concepts, further contributing to the educational sphere through various roles including lecturer, systems support manager, and online learning expert.

Note: my profile is not just of a leader or an academic, but of a visionary who bridges theory and practice, driving transformative change in the educational landscape.

If you are inspired by the transformative power of educational leadership and technology, or seeking to innovate in the realms of eLearning and 4IR, let's connect. Together, we can explore collaborations, share insights, and drive the future of education. Contact me to discuss how we can leverage my expertise and your vision to make a meaningful impact in the world of education

🚨 The World’s First AI TVET Campus is Coming


A campus where lecturers never burn out.
A TVET Campus where learning never stops
Where skills adapt to each student in real time.
Where every learner—urban or rural—can access world-class training, on demand.

🌍 Born in South Africa, this Hybrid AI TVET Campus is set to launch with:

600 students, 6 programmes (Electrician, Welding, Solar PV, Auto, IT Support, Software Dev)
18 AI lecturers designing lessons, marking assessments, and running VR/AR labs
2 rural spokes and 5 employer pods so training happens where industry lives
BYOL kits that deliver welding rigs, electrical boards, and coding kits right to students’ homes
Placement bounties ensuring graduates are not just trained—but retained by employers
Ghost Campus night shift serving an extra 120 learners without adding a single new classroom

💡 The real revolution?
Every weld inspected, every circuit tested, every code snippet debugged feeds into a Skills Brain.
 
That means one student’s learning makes the whole campus smarter.
Unlike traditional systems where experience dies with retirement, this AI campus compounds skills across millions of interactions in real time.

This isn’t just about faster training.
It’s about breaking geography, bridging inequality, and creating a future where employability depends not on where you study but on who governs the intelligence of global skills networks.

South Africa is setting the benchmark.

But the real race isn’t about who builds the first AI TVET Campus.
It’s about who builds the Skills Brain the world will depend on.

👉 Would you trust an AI lecturer to train tomorrow’s artisans, coders, and innovators?

 #AITVET #FutureOfSkills #Digitalisation #AIinAfrica #Education5_0 #4IR #SkillsBrain #Innovation #AI  #TVET #Futureproof #Futureready #DrVJMaseko

Dr Vusi Maseko (PhD)

🚀Two women rewriting Africa’s TVET story—skills, leadership, transformation.

Agnes Modlalo Malebane in Gauteng. Adilla Anyanzwa in Thika. 

Read how they’re shaping the future.
#WomenInTVET #SkillsForAfrica

In African TVET circles, two names increasingly stand out—not just for their brilliance, but for their relentless commitment to upliftment and leaders

Open article: 🌍 When Women Lead, TVETs Rise: The Story of Agnes & Adilla by Dr Vusi Maseko (PhD) • 3 min read

🌍 When Women Lead, TVETs Rise: The Story of Agnes & Adilla

🚀 It’s official!


 Join us for a groundbreaking international webinar on Re-imagining TVET and Higher Education Using AI – hosted by Sigma Ed on 21 August 2025.

🎙 Speakers from Africa, East Africa/Netherlands, and the USA:
Dr VJ Maseko (South Africa)
Rita Ndagire Kizito (Netherlands)
Kavitta Ghai (USA)
🌍 One conversation. Three continents. Countless possibilities for AI in education.
🔗 Register now → https://shorturl.fm/lFRRW
 
#TVET #HigherEducation #ArtificialIntelligence #EducationInnovation #SigmaEd #Webinar2025 #FutureOfLearning #AIInEducation

I always clap for others. 👏


Because the truth is, everyone gets their moment — but it’s not always at the same time. Some people shine today, others tomorrow. Instead of sitting in silence, I choose to cheer the loudest for those who are up on the stage right now.

Celebrating others doesn’t take away from my own journey; it strengthens it. When my time comes, I want to know I spent these waiting seasons spreading encouragement, not envy.

My turn will come. Until then, I’ll clap the loudest for those shining now. 🌟

— Dr M

#growth #patience #support #success #gratitude #leadership #DrM

I've just passed a quiet but significant milestone: 14,000 followers on LinkedIn.



This wasn't a solo effort. 

It was a journey made possible by every single person in this community. 

Thank you for your support, for sharing your insights, and for keeping the conversation going. 

You are the reason the "fires are burning."

To those who haven't yet joined our growing network, I invite you to come and be a part of our journey. 

Let's connect, share ideas, and build something meaningful together.

Because as the saying goes, together we are stronger.

Thank you again, to everyone!

🚀 AI Siya Funda – Africa’s First AI-Powered TVET Campus


Imagine a campus where music teaches memory, holograms replace chalkboards, and AI lecturers guide students through welding sparks, solar grids, and code.

This is not science fiction. This is the vision of AI Siya Funda—a movement to reimagine TVET in Africa, build a Skills Brain, and position our youth as global leaders in the future of work.

⚠️ This is only a glimpse. Please read the full article for the complete vision.

#AITVET #SWGC #DrVJMaseko #SouthAfrica #AI #SkillsBrain #FutureSkills #Innovation #TVET #DHET

When we speak about the future of education, most people picture coding bootcamps, online courses, or digital classrooms. But what if I told you the r

Open article: 🌍 AI Siya Funda: The Dream TVET Campus Africa Needs by Dr Vusi Maseko (PhD) • 3 min read

🌍 AI Siya Funda: The Dream TVET Campus Africa Needs

🌍 Thank You for Reimagining Education with Us!


A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the Re-Imagining TVET & Higher Education with AI in Africa webinar. Your insights, energy, and commitment transformed the session into something far greater than a discussion—it became a catalyst for collective action.

What stood out most wasn’t just the quality of ideas shared, but the urgency and alignment around a common goal: rethinking education to serve the realities of Africa’s learners, educators, and economies.

And this is only the beginning.
We’re now building momentum toward the next milestone: the Hybrid Conference – Re-Imagining and Re-Shaping Education in Africa, taking place in Johannesburg on April 22–23, 2026. This gathering will be both in-person and virtual, enabling wider participation across the continent and beyond.

In the months ahead, we’ll be inviting you to contribute in meaningful ways:
🔹 Short paper submissions on emerging practices and bold ideas
 🔹 Masterclasses led by African and global experts in AI and education reform
 🔹 Workshops that prioritize applied learning, equitable systems, and scalable innovation

This movement isn’t just about adopting technology—it’s about reclaiming the narrative. It’s about using AI as a tool to enhance human-centered learning, close opportunity gaps, and prepare Africa’s workforce for the future on our own terms.

We know the talent exists. We know the urgency is real. Now it's about building the bridges—between policy and practice, between research and application, and most importantly, between people.

Let’s continue the momentum.

📢 What’s one idea, framework, or challenge you believe must be on the agenda as we shape the future of AI and education in Africa? We’d love to hear from educators, technologists, policymakers, and students alike.
Together, we can move from conversation to co-creation—and turn bold ideas into sustainable impact.
Rita Ndagire Kizito Kavitta Ghai
#EducationInAfrica #AIforEducation #TVET #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork

In just 4 days, educators, policymakers, and innovators will come together to discuss how Artificial Intelligence can reshape Africa’s education landscape. 

Join us on 21 August 2025 at 14h00 SAT to learn practical, scalable ways to embed AI in TVET and higher education. This webinar is not about concepts alone—it’s about solutions you can use immediately. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with global experts and fellow changemakers.

 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dgqvsXsj
Benefit: Discover tools and case studies to apply directly in your context.

Incident Report: The State of Academic Struggle


Report ID: AC-999/2025
 Date: Confidential
 Prepared by: Independent Academic Observer

1. Background
Across graduate schools worldwide, students are falling into the same exhausting cycle: endless PDF downloads, sticky-notes piled high, reference managers left half-complete, and draft chapters stitched together like Frankenstein’s monster.

The situation is dire. Many candidates begin with passion but end up trapped in an academic swamp where deadlines rot, ideas decay, and motivation collapses.

2. Observed Conditions
Overgrown Literature Forests 🌲📚
 Students are drowning in tens of thousands of journal articles with no compass. Lit reviews look more like burial mounds of quotes than coherent narratives.

Data Graveyards ⚰️📊
 Analysis software remains unopened while raw data files gather dust. When results finally appear, tables resemble tombstones—cryptic, unpolished, unreadable.

Zombie Drafts 🧟‍♂️✍️
 Chapters stitched together from half-dead ideas and recycled paragraphs stagger forward—soulless, incoherent, and rejected at first glance by supervisors.

The Plagiarism Phantom 👻
 Fear of unintentional plagiarism haunts students day and night. Tools are used reactively, not proactively, leading to sleepless nights and shredded confidence.

The Eternal Delay Curse ⏳
 A master’s degree designed for 2 years drags into 5. A PhD meant for 3 years extends to 7 or 8. Many candidates never finish, their work becoming academic fossils.


3. Case Excerpt (Fictitious)
“By the time I finished formatting references in Chapter 2, I realized my Chapter 1 was already outdated. My methodology was copied from three different articles, but I can’t even remember which ones. Every time I open SPSS, it feels like opening a coffin. I am terrified of failing.”
This is not a single case—it is an epidemic.

4. Conclusion
The academic journey has become a grotesque carnival of inefficiency, where bright scholars are turned into exhausted scribes, endlessly rewriting, reformatting, and rechecking.

It doesn’t have to be this way.
🚀 Recommendation
Another reason why you need to join the 999/9 Challenge today:
9 months for a Master’s.
999 days for a PhD.

A structured path, powered by AI core tools, ensuring your research stays alive, sharp, and moving forward.

👉 Don’t let your thesis become another horror story. Step into structure, clarity, and completion. Type “I commit” and join the movement today.

#AI #PhD #Master's #Thesis #Dissertation #Innovation #DrVJMaseko #999/9

Associate Professor at East Carolina University

Call for papers! The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Teaching and Learning. https://lnkd.in/eXn9UwTK 

If you would like to know more about the APC waiver, please contact Mark at mark.su@mdpi.com.

Precision matters.



An @mention is more than a social tag—it’s a strategic tool to:
• Notify the right person instantly.
• Credit their insight or achievement.
• Spark collaboration across networks.

In the AI-TVET space, a single @ can turn a post into a continental dialogue.

Call to Action:
Tag one leader today and open the door to your next partnership.
UnescoUUMClubOfficial UNESCO Adilla Anyanzwa Ayanda Noma, MSc MBA LLB Anisha Jain Charles Makoko Pule 

#AI #TVET #DigitalCampus #EdTech #Leadership

🌍 Happening Today: Re-imagining TVET & Higher Education with AI in Africa

At 14:00 (SAT) today, we convene to explore how Artificial Intelligence can transform vocational training and higher education across Africa.

This is not just a webinar — it’s a movement to:

Address Africa’s skills mismatch with AI-driven solutions.

Empower teachers with intelligent tools.

Expand access and inclusion for youth, women, and marginalized groups.

Build African-led policies for AI in education.


📌 Date & Time: 21 August 2025 | 14h00 (SAT)
📌 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dgqvsXsj

Seats are still open — join the conversation shaping the future of education in Africa.

👉 Don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic dialogue.

#AI #Education #Africa #TVET #EdTech #FutureOfWork

Home Ground AI


Tenda AI
This is just the beginning
Like rain, more African solutions are springing up
Watch this space

Introduction Africa stands on the cusp of a technological revolution, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to be a key driver of this transforma

Open article: Tenda AI Unlocking Africa's Future: Why African AI Enthusiasts Must Champion Local Innovations by Dr Vusi Maseko (PhD) • 5 min read

Tenda AI Unlocking Africa's Future: Why African AI Enthusiasts Must Champion Local Innovations

County Director, Vocational Training & Skills Development. National Chairman, Kenya Association of Project Managers

🌍 By 2050, 1 in 4 young people on the planet will be African.
By 2100, Africa will host many of the world’s largest cities and account for over a third of the global population.

What does this mean?
It means Africa is the future — but only if we invest now in the right skills, the right systems, and the right mindset.

At the center of this transformation lies one powerful enabler:
🎓 TVET – Technical and Vocational Education and Training.

TVET is not just about employment. It’s about economic sovereignty, climate resilience, and sustainable growth.

🔥 In the face of rising demand for skilled labour in energy, agriculture, water systems, climate adaptation and ocean-based livelihoods, TVET can:

✅ Equip millions of youth with practical, future-facing skills
✅ Catalyze innovation in the green economy — from renewable energy to regenerative farming
✅ Power up the blue economy — through sustainable fishing, maritime transport, aquaculture, hospitality and water conservation
✅ Unlock Africa’s natural resource advantage through sustainable value addition

We have the natural resources.
We have the demographic edge.
Now we must skill our youth, not just for jobs — but for leadership in climate-smart, tech-powered, inclusive growth.

💡 This is not a side quest. It’s Agenda 2063 in action.

Let’s stop treating TVET as a fallback.
Let’s start building it as Africa’s fastest route to prosperity.

#TVET #Africa2063 #BlueEconomy #climatesmart #GreenSkills #YouthEmpowerment #SkillingAfrica #TVETForTransformation #SustainableDevelopment #Agenda2063

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The GQAA Webinars are back with a BIG BANG!!!
On the 26th of August, we delve deeper into the Education & Awareness on Quality & Quality Assurance practices in the public & private sectors. The GQAA Director, Dr. Violet Makuku will be our facilitator. To join/ register, use link: https://lnkd.in/dMjZNfR9
Tell a friend to tell a friend and come join in numbers!!! For more information, refer to the flyer below.

Tomorrow we go live! 

On 21 August 2025 at 14h00 SAT, our panel of experts will lead the discussion on how Africa can embrace AI to close skills gaps, modernize training, and prepare students for the future of work. This is a call to educators, policymakers, and innovators who believe Africa can lead in education transformation. Don’t miss your chance to join this vital conversation.

 Register now (last chance): https://lnkd.in/dgqvsXsj
Benefit: Hear directly from international experts shaping AI in education.

✨ Something unusual is happening on my LinkedIn…



📈 My network is expanding faster than ever.
 👀 Impressions are soaring.
 💬 Engagement is reaching new levels.

I’ve been testing, tweaking, and quietly building behind the scenes.
 The shift has been so powerful that even I didn’t expect the ripple effects to be this big.

🔒 It’s not luck.
 🔒 It’s not random.
 🔒 It’s the result of something I’ve been preparing with intention.

And now… we’re on the edge of the reveal.
What you’re seeing is just the shadow of what’s coming.

 The real story is still under wraps.
⚡ Big reveal loading…
 Can you guess what I’ve been working on? 👇

 #Transformation #NextBigThing #Innovation #FutureReady #StayTuned #LinkedInGrowth #Curiosity #Leadership #Disruption #ProModises ##DrVJMaseko

Re-Imagining TVET & Higher Education with AI in Africa


On 21 August 2025 at 14h00 (SAT), education leaders, innovators, and policymakers from across Africa and the globe will come together for a dynamic online webinar: Re-Imagining TVET & Higher Education with AI in Africa.
Hosted by Sigma-Ed, this session will explore how Artificial Intelligence can address skills mismatches, modernise curricula, and empower Africa’s youth for the demands of the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Featuring insights from Dr. Vusi Maseko (SA), Kavitta Ghai (US), and Rita Ndagire Kizito (Netherlands), the event will provide actionable strategies, case studies, and opportunities for collaboration.
Why attend?
 ✅ Discover practical ways to integrate AI into education
 ✅ Learn how to align skills training with industry needs
 ✅ Connect with global and African thought leaders
 ✅ Be part of shaping Africa’s education future
Register here: https://lnkd.in/dgqvsXsj
#AIinAfrica #TVET #HigherEducation #FutureofWork #SkillsDevelopment

🌍 Re-imagining TVET & Higher Education with AI in Africa — Webinar Impact Snapshot



On 21 August 2025, more than 150 participants from 15 countries came together to explore how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping Africa’s education systems.

The discussions went beyond technology — they highlighted values, context, and the urgency of African-led solutions.

✨ Highlights:

Insights from leaders like Dr VJ Maseko, Rita Ndagire Kizito, and Kavitta Ghai lit the way forward.

Participants shared real-life solutions even before the session began — a powerful reminder of the Ubuntu spirit.

The collective call was clear: AI must serve Africa’s learners, educators, and economies on our own terms.


This wasn’t just a webinar. It was a catalyst for co-creation. And it’s only the beginning.

📌 Next milestone:
We’re now building momentum toward the Hybrid Conference on Re-imagining and Re-shaping Education in Africa — Johannesburg, April 22–23, 2026.

Calls for papers, workshops, and masterclasses will open soon.

We invite you not just to attend, but to lead.


👉 What’s one idea you believe must be on the agenda as we shape Africa’s AI and education future?

#AI #Education #TVET #Africa #FutureOfWork #EdTech

Every scholar needs a roadmap. Here’s ours ⬇️



🔹 PhD Track (999 Days):

Proposal defense (Month 6)

Literature review paper (Month 12–15)

Pilot findings conference (Month 24–27)

Empirical journal article (Month 36–39)

Final defense (Month 61–66)


🔹 Master’s Track (9 Months):

Proposal approval (Month 1)

Literature review & methods (Month 3)

Data collection & analysis (Months 6–7)

Journal submission + conference (Month 9)


This is not just a plan — it’s a predictable path to completion.

📩 Which track are you on – 999 or 9? Comment below.
#AI #PhD #masters #Dissertations #Thesis #innovation

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