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The department's annual reports for 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2019-2020 are listed as downloadable resources.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public and stakeholders
- How to act on it:
- Download from the resources section of the Media Room page.
The CorpServAdmin unit provides corporate services management support, including human resources, financial management and service delivery programmes, to the Department and colleges. The page also lists contact lines for the Call Centre and Career Helpline and a corporate identity manual available for download.
- Who it is for:
- the Department and colleges, and members of the public who contact the department
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Call Centre on 0800 87 2222 or the Career Helpline on 086 999 0123, or download the corporate identity manual from the resources section.
Members of the public may inspect the register, which provides information on the registration status of private higher education institutions.
- Who it is for:
- Any member of the public
- How to act on it:
- Inspect the Register at the Department of Higher Education and Training website under Documents/Registers.
The page lists National Certificates NQF Level 3 as a curriculum-document category.
- Who it is for:
- People seeking curriculum documents for National Certificates NQF Level 3
- How to act on it:
- Use the National Certificates NQF Level 3 listing on the page to access its curriculum documents.
Users can update their Z83 form and documents at any time; while a job is still open, the system can ask whether the application should also be updated.
- Who it is for:
- Z83 applicants and users with existing Z83 details
- How to act on it:
- Update the Z83 form or documents in the system; if a job is still open, respond to the system's prompt about updating the application.
Account holders can change their password through Profile Security and enable Two-Factor Authentication using the on-screen setup instructions.
- Who it is for:
- e-Recruitment account holders
- How to act on it:
- From the Dashboard, open Profile Security; enter the current and new password and follow the reset link, or follow the setup instructions and click Enable 2FA.
Applicants can return to their Z83 profile to edit information and documents, and can apply updated information to a live vacancy submission when the system asks them to do so.
- Who it is for:
- Applicants with a Z83 profile or live job application
- How to act on it:
- Open My Z83 Profile from the Dashboard, edit the required section, and confirm applying the new information and documents to the live vacancy when prompted.
Registered applicants can complete and save an online Z83 profile containing their personal information, contact details, languages, qualifications, work experience, references, CV and supporting documents.
- Who it is for:
- Registered e-Recruitment applicants
- Who can apply:
- The applicant must accept the terms and conditions and POPIA.; The applicant must provide a CV and supporting documents.
- How to act on it:
- Log in, open My Z83 Profile from the Dashboard, complete each category, upload the CV and supporting documents, accept the declaration and click Save.
Applicants can create an account on the official e-Recruitment website by entering their details, accepting the Terms and Conditions and POPIA statements, and verifying their email address.
- Who it is for:
- Applicants who want to use the e-Recruitment System
- How to act on it:
- Go to https://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply, click Register, complete the required fields, accept the stated terms and statements, create the account, and verify it through the confirmation email.
Applications for the 2027 NSFAS cycle are open. Prospective students are told to apply early through official NSFAS channels and ensure that their information is complete and accurate.
- Who it is for:
- prospective students, including first-time entering students
- How to act on it:
- Apply through official NSFAS channels and submit complete and accurate information.
The draft GETCA assessment policy is available for downloading from the Department's website, and hard copies are available for collection at the Department's Pretoria office.
- Who it is for:
- Persons and organisations wishing to read or comment on the draft policy
- How to act on it:
- Download a copy from www.dhet.gov.za, or collect a hard copy in Room 661, Department of Higher Education and Training, 123 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria.
Applicants can use Form APX-01 to apply for registration as a private higher education institution. The form collects administrative, governance, learning programme, staff and student information, and applicants must consult the completion guide.
- Who it is for:
- Applicants seeking registration as private higher education institutions
- How to act on it:
- Complete Form APX-01 and consult the document titled A Guide for Completing the Application for Registration as a Private Higher Education Institution.