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

Sihle Wendy Hlatjwako, Tendai Makwara, Lucky Sibanda and Elona N. Ndlovu
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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

Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 2025, vol. 12, issue 1, 427-436

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.

Keywords: TVET; lecturer development; coaching; mentoring; professional competencies; South Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15804590

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