b) Department of Higher Education and Training: Dr B Nzimande: Minister, Mr M Manana: Deputy Minister, Mr G Qonde: Director- General, Mr T Tredoux: Chief Financial Officer, Mr F Patel: Deputy Director- General Planning, Dr M Maharaswa: Deputy Director-General Vocational and Continuing Education and Training, Dr D Parker: Acting Deputy Director- General: University Education, Ms L Mbobo: Deputy Director-General Corporate Services, Mr C Mtshisa: Acting Deputy Director-General Skills Development, Dr B Mahlobo: Chief Director, Ms N Mjajubana: Chief Director Exams and Assistance, Ms V Qinga: Chief Director Media Liaison, Mr Z Mvalo: Chief Director, Ms T Futshane: Chief Director Vocational and Continuing Education and Training, Adv E Boshoff: Chief Director Legal Services, Mr N Nqandela: Chief of Staff, Mr S Makgoba: Chief Director University Education, Mr M Lumka: Chief Director SETAs, Mr M Mabizela: Chief Director University Education Policy, Mr T Mashangone: Director National Skills Fund, Ms G Magnus: Project Manager, Dr F Prinsloo: Technical Advisor, Mr J Slater: Director, Ms L Tlou: Director National Qualifications Framework, Ms B Ntombela: Director, Mr S Ngcobo: Director Information Technology, Mr M Ngubane: Acting Director Supply Chain Management, Mr H Mashabane: Director, Mr M Nkala: Project Manager, Ms G Umeh: Deputy Director, Mr M Mthethwa: Deputy Director, Ms N Sofoyiya: Deputy Director, Ms N Balfour: Regional Coordinator, Mr W Sono: Communications Officer, Ms L Gwebu: Manager, Ms B Sipengane: Project Manager NSF, Mr S Zondi: Parliamentary Liaison Officer Deputy Minister's Office, Ms P Sekgobela: PLO Director-General's Office and Mr B Bingwa Intern.