1. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is pleased to announce that 250 bursaries are to be made available to members of school management teams who wish to obtain the Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE): School Leadership (SL).
2. The ACE: SL course is aimed at improving education in schools by training school management teams in school leadership and management.
3. The following persons may apply for bursaries:

  • Principals on REQV 13 (M+3) or higher
  • Deputy principals on REQV 13 (M+3) or higher
  • Heads of Departments on REQV 14 (M+4) or higher
  • Teachers permanently employed by the WCED
  • Teachers who meet the admission requirements of the applicable university (See Annexure A)
  • Teachers who are not in receipt of another state bursary or any other bursary.
4. The ACE: SL course will be offered on a part-time basis over a period of two years, from January 2011 to December 2012. The course will lead to an NQF Level 6 qualification and will involve network education, as well as contact sessions during school holidays. (See Annexure A,)
5. Each bursary will cover registration and tuition fees and will be paid directly into the bank accounts of the higher education institutions concerned.
6. Accommodation, arranged by either the contracted university or the WCED, will be provided only to teachers travelling from rural areas.
7. Where applicable, transport costs to and from the training venue will be covered by the WCED, provided that teachers from the same town or school share transport.
8. Teachers are responsible for the cost of their learning support material, where applicable.
9. Teachers who wish to be considered for the course and bursary are requested to complete the attached Annexure B and C forms and submit both to the following address by Wednesday, 10 November 2010:

  Head: Education
For attention: Mr G de Bruyn/Ms JC Titus
Directorate: Internal Human Capital Development
Western Cape Education Department
Cape Teaching & Leadership Institute
Private Bag X14
Kuils River
7579
10. Applications may also be posted into the box marked "Teacher Development" on the second floor of the Performing Arts Building, opposite the Cape Teaching & Leadership Institute's Administration Building in Old Nooiensfontein Road, Kuils River.
11. Application and agreement forms are attached to this minute. Copies of these forms are also available at the WCED's Client Services section on the second floor of Grand Central Towers, Cape Town.
12. Kindly note that

  • incomplete or illegible applications will not be considered and
  • no faxed applications will be accepted.
13. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
14. NOTE:

  • The name of the University of your choice (University of Stellenbosch or University of Cape Town) must be clearly stated on the application form.
  • Certified copies of your matric certificate, academic and/or professional qualification certificate(s) and ID must be submitted with your application.
15. The Bursary Committee will consider and prioritise all applications, and then make recommendations for the awarding of the bursaries.
16. Each successful applicant will be expected to enter into a formal agreement with the WCED to render a year's service for each year for which the bursary is awarded, as well as comply with the other stipulations outlined in the agreement.
17. Kindly ensure that the content of this minute is brought to the attention of all teachers.


SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2010:11:01

Annexure A: 2010 Bursaries available for Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE)  (size: 31 KB)
Annexure B: Application for study bursary  (size: 66 KB)
Annexure C: Agreement on payment of tuition fees from state funds  (size: 25 KB)