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Technical education has a critical role to play in building the economic prosperity and social stability of South Africa, by offering a second chance education and training in the craft, technical and business skills so gravely needed by the economy. A national survey and interviews with two principals provided evidence of the environment in which colleges are planning for the future, how they undertake the planning process, what strategies are in use and the difficulties faced. Despite severe shortages or damaging uncertainty about resource levels, the majority of colleges have a belief in their future and are striving to increase the quality of the curriculum by a democratic planning process. The use of assets and strategies to increase productivity is as yet underdeveloped, but many colleges have a guiding vision and are achieving progress despite the turbulent environment.