APPETD News

As part of our ongoing research initiatives, APPETD has recently been evaluating the status of higher education internationally in relation to South Africa. Within this scope, we have specifically looked at African higher education and found several similarities to South Africa. A common issue remains funding or rather, lack thereof from Government to these institutions […]

DHET has released a call for public comment on the draft Data Dictionary of PSET. Relevant documents attached for reference. Kindly forward responses to gm@appetd.org.za for collation and submission on behalf of the Private Provider constituency.

What is the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP)? APPETD recently sent out a survey to members about WSP submission and we have realised that many institutions are unaware of what a WSP is or how it works. Here is a brief explanation to assist undrstanding. A WSP is an organisation’s articulated training plan (Workplace Skills Plan)

SAQA welcomes NQF Amendment Bill   The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has commended the role players who have worked to get the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Amendment Bill through Parliamentary processes. Click the following link for the full story: https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/717/189860.html Minister of Higher Education Naledi Pandor recently received her Ph.D. from the University of Pretoria.

APPETD Board held a strategic session during the week resulting in exciting outcomes and new opportunities for members: Expanding and gaining international recognition; APPETD Conference 2019, including International speakers and high profile DHET speakers leading to International networking opportunities and emphasising the importance of private providers; Driving a refreshed and innovative marketing strategy to support

Please find for your interest the quarterly TVET College Times for December 2018:http://www.orbitcollege.co.za/TVET%20College%20Times_December%202018.pdf African Journals Online: Open Access Titles promotes access to African Research. These journals cover a wide variety of disciplines that you may find interesting, and include the South African Journal of Education, Ethiopian Journal of Education and Sciences, and theGlobal Journal of

Emperors Palace – 2 March 2019 APPETD was invited by SAQA to partake in a stakeholder forum on Saturday 2 March 2019 of which the purpose of the forum was for key stakeholders to engage around the NQF environment and share their thoughts on how to address systemic challenges identified in the NQF implementation. SAQA

APPETD Team members appointed: We are very pleased to announce the return of Ms Kim Bonaconsa to the APPETD team in her capacity as the General Manager. For any enquiries contact her on gm@appetd.org.za APPETD also welcomes, Ms Alida Botes, who will be looking after the membership and marketing portfolio. Coming from the Hospitality and

APPETD has recently undertaken a move to a new underwriter for the Tuition Surety Scheme, and communication has been sent to all APPETD members and policy holders. We reiterate that there is no impact to the provider/institution, as the change of underwriter has no impact on the policy cover or terms, and all liaison will

The Minister of Higher Education and Training is requesting public comment regarding the NSDP. Please find the full Gazette document here: 41332_15-12_HighEducation (1)