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By Amy Musgrave
The deadline for nomination of the new Sector Education and Training Authority board chairs is 12 June, according to a Government Gazette.
The gazette was signed by Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane on Wednesday. It follows the minister reversing her the appointment of 20 board chairs in what she said at the time was in the interest of good governance and transparency to ensure accountability of the appointment process.
Some of the appointments were criticised, with political parties accusing the African National Congress of political interference.
“I have decided to recalibrate the process – which was overseen by an independent panel. I call on all relevant constituencies to nominate candidates,” the minister said earlier this month.
“The integrity of the process for appointments will be made in terms of the guidelines as outlined in the Skills Development Act, 1998 as amended. I have taken the decision to withdraw previous appointments in response to public concerns.”
The withdrawal of the appointments was welcomed across the board.
According to the gazette, those interested must have a NQF level 8 qualification, and a “blend” of knowledge, skills and experience for the effective function of the SETSA and the skills development system.
Candidates must preferably have an intensive wealth of sectoral knowledge, technical experience and leadership capability.
The two-page document lists the 21 SETAs in the country.
Nkabane has said she intends to present the new board chairs in the shortest period possible.
She will appear before the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education at the end of the month to answer questions on the appointments.
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