Public Notice by NSB04 - Application to register an SGB for GCIS

SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

PUBLIC NOTICE BY NSB 04, COMMUNICATION STUDIES AND LANGUAGE, OF AN APPLICATION TO REGISTER AN SGB FOR GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

NSB 04 has received an application to recognise and register an SGB for Government Communications and Information systems in the sub-field of Communication Studies.

PROPOSED BRIEF OF THE SGB

Develop learning pathways for potential qualifications and unit standards in the sub-field Public Service Communications Practice from level 5 through to level 8 [Regulation 24(1)(e)].
Generate the following qualifications and standards in the sub-field in accordance with Authority requirements:

National Certificate in Public Service Communications Practice (level5)

Diplomas in Public Service Communications Practice (level 5)

Further Diplomas in Public Service Communications Practice (level 6)

First Degree in Public Service Communications Practice (level 6)

Masters in Public Service Communications Practice (level 7)

Doctorate in Public Service Communications Practice (level 8)

[Regulation 24(1)(a)].

Research and assess professional competence and continuing professional development leading to renewal of professional qualifications within the Public Service Communications [Regulation 24(1)(e)].
Recommend the qualifications and standards generated under 2, above, to the NSB [Regulation 24(1)(c)].
Recommend criteria for the registration of assessors and moderators or moderating bodies [Regulation 24(1)(d)].
Perform such other tasks as may from time to time be assigned by the NSB.

PROPOSED COMPOSITION OF THE SGB

Nominee	Title & Organisation	Constituency	Qualifications/Experience
1. Kubeshnie Govender	Communications Manager: Commission on Gender Equality	Critical Interest Group	Masters in Media Studies Five years media experience Currently handles media arrangements for the commission on Gender Equality
2. Nicole Johnson	Print Media Training Manager, Institute for the Advancement of Journalism	Service Providers	Bachelors’ Degree in journalism 5 years media experience, 3 years media training experience. Co-ordinates training and development of print journalists for the largest post-tertiary institution in SA
3. Portia Maurice Mopp	Chief Director: Media Liaison - GCIS	State	Masters in Media Studies Nine years’ experience in the communications industry Co-ordinates Media Liaison for GCIS
4. Andile Xaba	Communications Director: DACST	Learners	Several years experience as a journalist Currently co-ordinates departmental communications Serves on the Government Communications Forum
5. Peter Mann	Chairperson: Meropa Communications	Business	Extensive experience as a journalist 10 years’ experience in public relations/communications industry
6. Piedro Diedricks	Head: Department of Journalism	Service Provider	Masters in Media Studies Extensive experience as a journalist and journalism educator Adjudicator for several media awards
7.Morne Coetzer	Manager: Corporate Communications (SAP)	State	Extensive experience in radio and TV Manager of Corporate Communications
8. Janet Mazwell	Head: Department of Journalism, Natal Technikon	Service Provider	Honours in History; MBA 6 years’ experience as journalist National convenor of Technikon Journalism departments
9. David Raphadu	Senior Shopsteward: NEHAWU	Labour	Deputy Director of Training at GCIS Trade Union Leader within GCIS
10. Seugnet van Niekerk	Manager : PRISA	Service Provider	BA plus numerous Public Relations certificates 3 years as a Public Relations Officer 6 years in Public Relations Education Serves on SGB for Public Relations & Marketing
11. Gege Kekana	Head of Communications; Ministerial Spokesperson	Department of Housing	Experience in public service communications Experience in policy development
12. Mark Weinberg	Communications Co-ordinator: SANGOCO	Critical Interest Group	Background in student and community media Represents NGOs and community based organisations.
13. Leah Madalane	Director: Human Resource Development & Transformation - GCIS	Learners	MA in Philosophy Experience in policy development Currently co-ordinates training and development of all GCIS staff.
14. Chris Vick	Chief Director: GCIS Training Board	State	National Diploma in Journalism 8 years’ experience as a journalist; and 8 years in media training 3 years experience in public service communications management
15. Pieter Fourie	HOD: UNISA, Department of Communication	Learners	Lecturer in Communications Editor for Communications Journal Researcher Published widely in the area of Communications
16. Richard Molewa	Director: Upright Communications Skills Training Consultancy	Business	Extensive experience in Communications in an insurance company