(1) (a) Ingwe Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College does not have a permanently appointed Principal. The Principal was charged for misconduct and found guilty with a sanction of a dismissal. The post cannot be advertised at this stage, as the incumbent has referred the matter to the General Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council on the grounds of unfair dismissal.
(b) The Principal of Vuselela TVET College in the North West Province is currently on short-term ill health incapacity leave. An acting Principal has been appointed until 31 August 2017.
(2) (a) Principals at TVET colleges are appointed permanently and not on fixed-term contracts.
(b) Not applicable.
(3) Not applicable.
(4) The Department can only advertise a post once it has been vacated. When a Principal vacates a post, the Department appoints an acting Principal whilst recruitment and selection processes are in progress.
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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