Trish van der Merwe

Trish van der Merwe

Role
Board member

Trish van der Merwe, who has been involved with MOT SA since its inception in 2008, is a seasoned Educationist and Strategist with 34 years of experience in Youth Development in the TVET sector where she steered the diverse portfolio of Innovation and Development.

She holds a Master of Education degree in Education Policy Studies (cum laude) from the University of Stellenbosch, a Higher Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Town, a National Higher Diploma in post-school Education and a National Diploma in Home Economics from the Cape Technikon.

She held various positions at Northlink College before she started as Deputy CEO: portfolio Innovation & Development in 2007. She also held the position of Vice Rector: Academic, Administration & Student Affairs and Senior Deputy Principal Vice Rector for Cape College (Currently known as College of Cape Town). She currently serves on various committees and is actively involved in community forums. She is volunteering for Halftime Institute SA as a life coach.