CPUT Vice-Chancellor Prof Vuyisa Mazwi-Tanga has been appointed to serve on the Human Resources Development Council (HRDC).
South African Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe recently confirmed the appointment.
The council, which was launched on 30 March 2010 by the Deputy President in Pretoria, is a national multi-tiered and multi-sectoral body.
The council is chaired by the Deputy President to facilitate conditions that promote optimal participation of all stakeholders in the planning, stewardship, monitoring and evaluation of human resources development activities in the country.
The primary aim of the HRDC is to contribute to human resource development in South Africa.
The high profile membership of the council includes Government Ministers, civil society sectors, business, professional bodies, higher education, research communities and co-opted members.
According to the report featured on the Presidency’s website, when delivering his speech during the launch, Motlanthe said: “I am confident that as a collective through this council, we will together make a significant impact on improving the human resources of our country.”
The role of the council includes advising the Deputy President on the need for the implementation of policies and strategies. The council will also provide a medium for a constant dialogue among stakeholders on all relevant matters.
The Minister of Higher Education and Training is also closely involved with the Council as he will be setting up the Secretariat which will support the Council and its sub-committees – the most important of which is the Technical Working Group.
The invitation of the Vice-Chancellor to the HRDC is a singular honour and recognition.
It also carries the challenge and responsibility to raise the voice of the higher education sector including the provision and extension of post-schooling training and the development of South African youth.
By Andiswa Dantile
Photo: (left) CPUT Vice-Chancellor Prof Vuyisa Mazwi-Tanga (right) South African Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.
