1. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is pleased to announce that 230 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 developing school management teams in school leadership and management.

3. The following persons may apply for the ACE: SL bursaries:

  1. Principals on REQV 13 (M+3) or higher
  2. Deputy principals on REQV 13 (M+3) or higher
  3. Heads of Departments on REQV 14 (M+4) or higher
4. Their applications will be considered subject to each applicant meeting all of the following conditions:

  1. Must be permanently employed by the WCED
  2. Must meet the admission requirements of the applicable university (see Annexure A)
  3. Must not be in receipt of another state bursary or any other bursary
  4. May not be registered at any other university upon registering
  5. Must register for the full duration of the course
5. The ACE: SL course will be offered on a part-time basis over a period of two years, from January 2012 to December 2013. 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,)

6. Each bursary will cover registration and tuition fees and will be paid directly into the bank accounts of the higher education institution concerned.

7. Accommodation, arranged by either the contracted university or the WCED, will be provided only to teachers travelling from rural areas.

8. 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.

9. Teachers are responsible for the cost of their learning support material, where applicable.

10. 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, 31 October 2011:

  Head: Education
For attention: Mr G de Bruyn/Ms JC Titus
Directorate: Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute
Western Cape Education Department
Private Bag X14
KUILS RIVER
7579

11. Applications may also be hand delivered and posted into the wooden box marked "Teacher Development" on the ground floor of the Performing Arts Building, opposite the Directorate: Cape Teaching & Leadership Institute's Administration Building in Old Nooiensfontein Road, Kuils River.

12. 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 and the Directorate: Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute on the first floor of the Performing Arts Building.

13. Kindly note that

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

15. PLEASE NOTE:

  • The name of the University of your choice (University of Stellenbosch, University of Cape Town or University of Western Cape) must be clearly stated on the application form.
  • Placements will depend on education districts, e.g. geographical area, mode of delivery per higher education institution (HEI) and number of applicants received per district and HEI, as per Annexure A.
  • Certified copies of your matric certificate, academic and/or professional qualification certificate(s) and identity document must be submitted with your application.
16. The Bursary Committee will consider and prioritise all applications, and then make recommendations for the awarding of the bursaries.

17. Principals and deputy principals will receive preference.

18. 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 to comply with the other stipulations outlined in the agreement.

19. Kindly ensure that the content of this minute is brought to the attention of members of your school management team.


SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2011:10:05

Annexure A: 2012 Bursaries available for Advanced Certificate in Education: School Leadership  (size: 34 KB)
Annexure B: Application for study bursary  (size: 106 KB)
Annexure C: Agreement on payment of tuition fees from state funds  (size: 34 KB)