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Public FET Colleges must implement the same conditions of service (including benefits) for lecturers and support staff as those applied to state employees under the Public Service Act, effective from 26 February 2013 for support staff and 7 March 2013 for lecturers.
- Who it is for:
- public FET Colleges and their staff (lecturers and support staff)
- How to act on it:
- Ensure compliance by aligning staff benefits with those in the Public Service, starting from the specified dates
Private higher education institutions can use this electronic funds transfer facility to make payments to the Department of Higher Education and Training. They must send proof of payment by fax or email and include the institution’s name followed by 'PHEI' in the reference field.
- Who it is for:
- private higher education institutions
- How to act on it:
- Transfer funds to the ABSA account listed and submit proof of payment by faxing to 086 714 0045 or 012 324 6343, or emailing to Makgwatha.J@dhet.gov.za
Employees in the FETC sector who are support staff and fall within the scope of the FETC Bargaining Unit are required to contribute R4.00 per employee to a levy fund managed by the GPSSBC. Employers must also make an equal contribution for each such employee.
- Who it is for:
- support staff employees in the FETC sector, whether union members or not, and their employers
- How to act on it:
- Employers must ensure the levy is collected through the college's payroll system and paid directly to the GPSSBC.
Private higher education institutions are required to submit an annual report using Form APX-04 to the Department of Higher Education and Training. This includes updating administrative data, reporting on any loss of facilities or resources, and disclosing approved amendments.
- Who it is for:
- private higher education institutions registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training
- How to act on it:
- Download Form APX-04 from the official website, complete it according to the guide, and submit it to the Department of Higher Education and Training.
This section lists private colleges whose registration has been cancelled. These colleges are no longer legally allowed to offer NC(V) or AET programmes, and students are advised not to enroll or pay fees for any courses they offer.
- Who it is for:
- potential students, parents, and applicants considering enrollment in private colleges
- How to act on it:
- Review the list in Section A of the register to avoid illegal institutions
This is a public list of private colleges that are officially registered by the Department of Higher Education and Training to offer National Certificate: Vocational (NC(V)) and Adult Education and Training (AET) programmes. It includes the names of colleges, their registration numbers, qualifications offered, NQF levels, and delivery sites.
- Who it is for:
- students, parents, employers, and educators seeking legitimate private colleges
- How to act on it:
- View the full register online or at government offices
The public can view the official list of registered private higher education institutions in South Africa, including their registration status and accredited qualifications. This information is provided to ensure transparency and legal compliance.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public, students, educators, media, researchers, and prospective applicants
- How to act on it:
- Visit the Department of Higher Education and Training website and navigate to the Documents/Registers section to access the Register
Apply for nGAP Phase II posts at participating universities. If selected, you can immediately take up a permanent lecturer position and earn a full lecturer salary while studying for a doctorate or undertaking post-doctoral work, with mentoring support and reduced teaching responsibilities, followed by a 4 or 6-year development and induction programme.
- Who it is for:
- Applicants who are 40 years or younger and meet nGAP eligibility criteria (and university-specific criteria) and want to become academics through a development programme
- How to act on it:
- Visit the website of the university and follow the instructions provided in the advert.