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Simphiwe Mbatha (born circa 2004) is a South African professional and student, aspiring entrepreneur, and youth leader, currently studying and working at West Coast TVET College in Vredenburg.
🎓 Education & Training • Completed the National Certificate (Vocational) in Office Administration at West Coast TVET College in 2023. • Currently (as of June 2025) pursuing an N6 in Human Resource Management, with expected completion in December 2025  https://www.linkedin.com/authwall?trk=bf&trkInfo=AQHbjpH0gT1A2AAAAZej5Dcgta4Iv-H0mmJ6cLen-PinnMjAn-CLOvlHUWzhxXM9-HB-A1GslHwf8cPnuPNao0-LJ8-Q_sT_qMca1lURYZ_nQktOQSRITVWPU0zOdEGvuWhZIxU=&original_referer=&sessionRedirect=https%3A%2F%2Fza.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsimphiwe-mbatha-7b227b2a8%3Futm_source%3Dchatgpt.com . • Participating in an ETDP SETA-funded internship programme, providing practical work-based learning aligned with his studies .
🚀 Entrepreneurship • Winner of the “I Have a Business Idea” category in April 2022 during West Coast TVET College’s inaugural entrepreneurship competition, hosted by the Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (CFERI) at the Vredenburg Campus . • Pitching Rack Brands, he topped the category among 43 entries, earning the opportunity to proceed to provincial and national rounds, receive sponsor prizes, and gain access to funding and incubation support from the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) .
👥 Leadership & Campus Involvement • Active member of the Student Representative Council (SRC), focusing on student funding and acting as a liaison between students and administrative bodies. • Engaged in academic tutoring and contributed as a business development intern on campus.
🎤 Community Engagement • Invited as a judge for Miss & Mr West Coast TVET College 2025, where he underscored the importance of entrepreneurship and youth leadership in education.
🌍 Future Vision • Aims to pursue a postgraduate degree in Finance starting in 2026, with the goal of making a meaningful impact in both public and private sectors through entrepreneurship, human resources, and youth development.
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🔗 Reference Links • Entrepreneurship competition hosted by CF‑ERI at Vredenburg (April 2022): “I have a business idea” – Simphiwe Mbatha (Rack Brands)  • N4–N6 Human Resource Management programme information (2025): admission and structure for N6 HRM