Council
Council members
Council - ordinary members
Prof. Themba Mosia (Chairperson)
Vice-Principal
University of Pretoria
Mr. Luzuko Buku
Parliamentary Liaison Officer
Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
Prof. Chris de Beer
University of Pretoria
Prof. Andre Keet
Institute for Reconciliation and Social Justice, University of the Free State
Mr. Casper Kruger
Chief Executive Officer, False Bay College
Dr Masuku Bandile
Dr Bandile Masuku
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
Prof. Shireen Motala
Director: Postgraduate Centre for Education and Innovation
University of Johannesburg
Ms. Nombulelo Nxesi
Chief Executive Officer, Education, Training and Development Practises (ETDP) Seta
Dr. Kimberly Porteus
Nelson Mandela Institute for Rural Development and Education, University of Fort Hare
Prof. S Ripinga
Independent Consultant
Prof. Mala Singh
Independent Consultant
Prof. Beverly Thaver
Deputy Dean Research, Faculty of Education
University of the Western Cape
Dr. Mvuyo Tom
Vice-Chancellor - University of Fort Hare
Council - non-voting members
Dr Thomas Auf der Heyde
Deputy Director-General: Research Development and Support
Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Prof Narend Baijnath
Chief Executive Officer
Council on Higher Education
Mr Govender Suren
Mr Sagren Govender
Chief Director: Work Seeker Services and Technical Support
Department of Labour
Ms Joyce Mashabela
Chief Executive Officer
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
Dr Diane Parker
Acting DDG: Universities
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
Dr Molapo Qhobela
Chief Executive Officer
National Research Foundation
Dr Mafu Rakometsi
Chief Executive Officer
Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (UMALUSI)
Mr Joe Samuels
Chief Executive Officer
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Council - co-opted members
Prof. S Mogotlane
Independent Consultant
Prof. John Mubangizi
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Head of the College of Law and Management Studies
University of Kwazulu Natal