Who we are
About JMN Polytechnic
Empowerment through Education and Training
History
From a ZINTEC college to a 3-in-1 institution
The Polytechnic was established in 1981 as one of the four Zimbabwe Integrated Teacher Education Course (ZINTEC) training colleges whose function was to produce a General Primary School teacher. Originally, the institution’s name was Gwanda ZINTEC before it changed briefly to Gwanda Teachers’ College.
In 2003, it became a dual institution, taking on board the training of both teachers and technicians, changing its name to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic. The institution introduced the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Programme in 2005, which programme then ran concurrently with the General Primary School Teacher Training Programme. In 2018, it evolved into a 3-in-1 institution by taking on board the Secondary School Science Teacher Training Programme.
Our campus in Gwanda
1981
Established as Gwanda ZINTEC, training General Primary School teachers
2003
Became a dual institution and took the name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic
2005
Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme introduced
2018
Became a 3-in-1 institution with Secondary School Science teacher training
Our vision
A hub for heritage-based, innovative, and technology-driven teacher and technical education for a competitive, modernised and industrialised economy by 2030.
Our mission
Producing knowledgeable, skilled and innovative teachers and technicians through a heritage-based curriculum for the production of quality goods and services.
Our values
- Ubuntu/Unhu
- Innovativeness
- Productivity
- Professionalism
- Inclusivity
Leadership
Meet the leadership team
The people who guide the college and keep it running.
Concelia Mswela
Principal
Genie Ngwenya
Vice Principal
Timothy Chirume
Vice Principal
Academic
Gideon Mpofu
Head of Division, Teacher Education
Tafadzwa Chafugama
Head of Division, Technical Education
Vusile Ncube
HOD, Exams (Teacher Education)
Lungile Moyo
HOD, Exams (Technical Training)
Alumisi Nyathi
Chief Librarian
Innocent Munyuki
Chief Warden
Administration
Fidelis Chivasa
HOD, Human Resources
Jowachim Chikutuva
HOD, Accounting
Wendy Goredema
HOD, Administration
Mandlenkosi Moyo
HOD, Procurement
Location
Find us in Gwanda
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic is located in Gwanda town, Matabeleland South Province. We have two campuses.
Old Site campus
Spitzkop Township
Home to some of our Division of Technical Education courses, the Old Site campus lies in the heart of Spitzkop Township, reaching learners in the surrounding locations and beyond.
New Site campus
Eastern border of the town, towards Beitbridge
The New Site campus occupies the eastern border of the town, as you exit towards Beitbridge. It is home to the Administration Offices and the Division of Teacher Education courses, and some Division of Technical Education courses.