Engineering Council of SA awards full accreditation to IIE degrees
CareersThe Independent Institute of Education February 5, 2025
First private higher education institution to be recognised in full by industry body The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), SA’s leading private higher education institution and a division of JSE-listed ADvTECH, has received full accreditation from the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) – the first private higher... Read more
As the workplace evolves rapidly in a volatile world, the skill set for business leaders is changing and becoming more nuanced. Young people choosing tertiary studies and aspiring to take on corporate leadership roles one day need to think about today’s education programmes that will open up more opportunities... Read more
IT needs a strategic talent pipeline
RedAcademy October 29, 2024
Technology is infused into every facet of our lives, from the moment we wake up to the moment we fall asleep. It is found in our devices, homes, and cars and underpins the services we need and use every day. Every business in almost every sector understands that the... Read more
Role of agile leaders in fostering collaboration: Regent Business School
Regent Business School September 26, 2024
By Dr Rowen Govender (Academic Head – School of Healthcare Management at Regent Business School) Change and disruption are constants rendering the ability to lead with agility while thinking out of the box a critical asset for organisations striving to stay ahead in a competitive marketplace. Agile leadership, characterised... Read more
SANRAL pilots junior chefs training programme under N2 Wild Coast Road project
Eastern CapePrivate educational institutions August 5, 2024
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is venturing beyond road construction on the N2 Wild Coast Road Project, including introducing training for junior chefs, among its non-engineering interventions. The R20-billion N2 Wild Coast Road project is more than just a road construction endeavour; it is a... Read more
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme at UP welcomes 2024 cohort
Private educational institutions August 5, 2024
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme at the University of Pretoria (UP) recently hosted an orientation event to welcome the 2024 cohort. The programme seeks to provide equitable access to education and foster leadership among young scholars across Africa. The orientation introduced the new Mastercard Foundation scholars and provided them... Read more
Funda Wande recently celebrated a successful learning intervention, emphasizing the transformative impact of education in Limpopo. South Africa’s education system has faced significant challenges, including a critical shortage of teachers, deteriorating infrastructure, and persistent management issues. These obstacles, compounded by pedagogical content difficulties, have resulted in many learners not... Read more
School of Rock expands global footprint with new Johannesburg location
GautengPrivate educational institutions July 26, 2024
School of Rock South Africa has announced its expansion within the country with the signing of a Sub-Franchise Agreement. This exciting development will see the opening of the first School of Rock location in Johannesburg, based in the vibrant neighbourhood of Parktown North. The new Franchisee, who joins the... Read more
Tackling South Africa’s 45,5% youth unemployment: Strategies for change
Private educational institutions July 24, 2024
As we traverse the midpoint of 2024, hundreds of thousands of South Africa’s youth face a challenging landscape marked by high school dropout rates and a staggering 45.5% youth unemployment rate. In this context, the new Minister of Basic Education’s focus on promising priorities to guide decision-making in the... Read more
The unresolved student funding debacle, ongoing leadership crises at top universities, and the recent de-registrations of several tertiary institutions are all distressing symptoms of the challenges facing South Africa’s higher education sector. It is turmoil that is not unique to South Africa. Worldwide, higher education is under unprecedented pressures.... Read more
