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Carmen

Dear Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor

Nompumelelo P. Meyiwa has sent you the following message via People's Assembly (https://www.pa.org.za/)


Honorable Minister,
I would like to know why tertiary institutions continue to offer
the above- mentioned course since it is not a requirement for
aspiring school managers. Teachers who hold this qualification
even at master's level have no advantage over colleagues who have
a mere M+3 which is a 3 year diploma. Is the department sending a
message that in order for one to a manager in education, one needs
no special qualification in management, as long as they are
qualified teachers? It is sad to note that in some of our schools,
if not most, subordinates are more qualified than their superiors
and immediate seniors. I suggest that this qualification be a MUST
for aspiring managers or be made compulsory immediately after
appointment into a managerial position. Otherwise, the course
should be phased out as it would mean it holds no value to those
who qualify in it.


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