Herewith please find an invitation on behalf of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) for participation in SAQA’s 2017 NQF Impact Study. SAQAs 2017 NQF Impact Study The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act of 2008 (Section 13[k(i) – (ii)] mandates the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to: “Conduct or commission […]
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The employment contract – that is entered into between employer and employee – signals the beginning of an employment relationship. There are a number of essential elements that a contract of employment is based on that are useful for employers to know before they draw any of these documents up […]
The Essential Elements of an Employment Contract
The Bill of Rights as contained in the Constitution as well as the Employment Equity Act (EEA) prohibit discrimination by one South African, or person situated in South Africa, unless this discrimination is for justifiable reasons. Unfortunately, post-apartheid South Africa is still quite racially charged. Owing to this fact, people […]
Be careful of how you treat racial remarks in your ...
Warning regarding “QMS in a box” adverts It has come to our attention that mailers have been doing the rounds advertising pre-packaged and templatised academic quality management systems. While the cost associated with these products are very attractive – some are offered for prices as low as R18 000 – we […]
Careful when thinking “Out of the Box”
In today’s tech-savvy world, every student has the passion to perform at peak level. But it is also a surprising fact that many students and educators ignore the significance of technology that can boost their academic performance. Don’t worry if you don’t possess adequate knowledge of tech tools that can […]
6 Ways To Use Technology To Improve Academic Performance!
Warning regarding “QMS in a box” adverts It has come to our attention that mailers have been doing the rounds advertising pre-packaged and templatised academic quality management systems. While the cost associated with these products are very attractive – some are offered for prices as low as R18 000 – […]
Careful when thinking “Out of the Box”
A great deal is happening at present to bring employers on line and to ensure they comply with the requirements of section 19 and 20 of the EE Act as outlined in the EE Act. Many companies I have come into contact with are familiar with the various EEA forms […]
Employment Equity – Planning and Consultation
If you’ve ever watched an advertisement on TV or online, or heard a radio advert and thought to yourself “That made absolutely no sense. I could totally do a better job.” Then let’s introduce you to the world of advertising and why you’d want to work in it. It’s quite […]