National Advisory Committee
The National Advisory Body has representatives from the DHET, Department of Basic Education (DBE), Education Deans Forum (EDF), South African Council of Educators (SACE), South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) and the teacher unions. It assists in reviewing project proposals, reviews progress and will communicate the purpose, progress and achievements of the programme to their constituencies. It meets once a year.
The Committee serves to:
• Assist in the review of project proposals and advise on approval and so assist to shape the PrimTEd.
• Advise on the implementation of projects.
• Review project progress reports and advise on slow progress where necessary.
• Assist to address blockages that may impact on project implementation.
• Communicate the purpose, progress and achievements of the programme to their constituencies.
The committee includes representatives from the following organisations:
Department of Basic Education (DBE) | Mr Gerrit Coetzee |
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) | Dr Whitfield Green, Dr Michelle Mathey |
Education Deans Forum (EDF) | Dr Muki Moeng |
National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) | Mrs Gaylin Bowles |
National Teachers’ Union (NATU) | Professor S.N. Imenda |
Professional Educators Union (PEU) | Mr J. Motona |
South African Council for Educators (SACE) | Mr Theo Toolo |
South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) | Mrs Veronica Hofmeester |
South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) | Professor Hamsa Venkatakrishnan |
Suid-Afrikaanse Onderwysersunie (SAOU) | Adele Jacob |