Question NW2574 to the Minister of Higher Education and Training
17 October 2018 - NW2574
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)(a) What is the total number of (i) deputy directors-general and (ii) chief directors that are employed in (aa) an acting and (bb) a permanent capacity in her department and (b) what is the total number of women in each case; (2) (a) what is the total number of (i) chief executive officers and (ii) directors of each entity reporting to her and (b) what is the total number of women in each case?
Reply:
1.The table below shows the total number of Deputy Directors-General and Chief Directors employed on an acting and permanent capacity in the Department and the total number of women in each case.
(aa) Acting |
(bb) Permanent |
Total Number |
|
(a) (i) Deputy Directors-General |
3 |
3 |
6 |
(b) Women |
2 |
2 |
4 |
(aa) Acting |
(bb) Permanent |
Total Number |
|
(a) (ii) Chief Directors |
7 |
23 |
30 |
(b) Women |
1 |
8 |
9 |
2. The entities reporting to the Department have provided the following information to the question posed.
Entity |
(a)(i) Chief Executive Officers |
|
(b) Number of women |
Council on Higher Education |
1 |
7 including 1 in an acting position |
4 |
National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences |
1 |
2 |
3 |
National Student Financial Aid Scheme |
1 |
26 |
9 |
South African Qualifications Authority |
1 |
11 |
8 |
21 Sector Education and Training Authorities |
21 (7 filled and 14 vacant with acting CEOs) |
184 |
104 |
National Skills Fund |
1 |
15 |
9 |
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations |
1 |
6 |
3 |