Government Gazette

Vol. 429, No. 22093, 2 March 2001

GENERAL NOTICE

Notice 192 of 2001

SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (SAQA)

PUBLIC NOTICE BY NSB 10, PHYSICAL, MATHEMATICAL, COMPUTER AND LIFE SCIENCES TO ESTABLISH A STANDARDS GENERATING BODY (SGB) FOR EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES, AND EARTH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING.

National Standards Body (NSB) 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences - wishes to establish an SGB in the sub-field Earth and Space Sciences, and Earth Resources Management at NQF Levels 5 - 8. The SGB will develop appropriate and specific standards and qualifications for Earth and Space Sciences, and Earth Resources Management learning, with regard to the following: technicians, technologists, analysts, scientists and researchers. Fields covered would range through geology, geophysics, geography, meteorology, climatology, hydrological science, astronomy and planetary science, soil science and mineral resource -management. This list indicates the range but is by no means exhaustive.

Proposed brief of the SGB

  1. Collate the various qualifications that have been developed in the sub-field to identify the core competencies embedded within them [Regulation 24(1)(a)]. In the first instance, a generalist approach will be followed, but requirements for specific qualifications will be taken into account.
  2. Design learning pathways for HET practice within the learning pathways for the field [Regulation 24(1)(e)].
  3. Generate the following qualifications for earth scientists in HET at Levels 5 - 8 with reference to the roles and specialisations described above:
  1. Recommend the standards and qualifications under 3 above to the National Standards Body [Regulation 24(1)(c)].
  2. Recommend criteria for the registration of assessors and moderators or moderating -bodies (Regulation 24(1)(d)].
  3. Perform such other tasks as may from time to time be assigned by the NSB (Regulation 24(1)(e)].
  4. The SGB would operate in the sub-field Earth Sciences and would liase closely with other relevant SGBs in the field as well as in other organising fields.

COMPOSITION OF THE SGB

It is proposed that key education and training stakeholders in the sub-field drawn from interest groups and specialists would comprise nominations from:

PROPOSED COMPOSITION OF THE SGB
NOMINEE NOMINATING BY  WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION IN THE FIELD
Prof Beckedahl H R University of Natal School of Applied Environmental Science Presently appointed as Associate Professor of Physical Geography. Had published widely and presented in several conferences in the field. PhD
Prof de Waal S University of Pretoria University of Pretoria Wide experience in teaching and research in the field. PhD
Prof Dunlevey, J N University of Durban-Westville University of Durban-Westville Wide experience in teaching and research in the field of geology. PhD (Geology) Registered as a Professional Natural Scientist
Esterhuisen G SASOL SASOL Wide experience in the field
Hobbs, P Council of Geoscience Consultant Wide experience in the field of geohydrology and geophysics
Dr Holmes, P Southern African Association of Geomorphologists Dept. of Environmental and Geographical Science, University of Cape Town Thirteen years experience as lecturer in the field. Currently President of the Southern African Association of Geomorphologists. Wide research and publication experience in the field. PhD
Prof Huges D A Rhodes University Institute of Water Research Rhodes University Wide research and publication experience. PhD
Dr Jewitt, G University of Natal University of Natal Presently senior lecturer in hydrology. Had published widely and presented in several conferences. PhD
Prof Kelbe B University of Zululand University of Zululand Twenty years teaching and research experience. PhD (Environment Science)
Milne, G Geological Society Harmony Gold Mine Presently Ore Reserve Manager. 18 years experience in the field of geology. MSc
Ndabambi M South African Weather Bureau South African Weather Bureau Wide experience in weather observation training. Masters Diploma in Meteorology.
Nell J MINTEK Mineralogy Division at MINTEK Presently scientist. Several publications the field of geology. PhD (Geology)
Rampedi I UNISA Dept. of Geography and Environment Studies, UNISA Wide teaching and research experience in the field.
Dr Rautenbach C J University of Pretoria Dept. of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Pretoria 1998-1991: Senior meteorologist (Dept of Environmental Affairs: Weather Bureau) 1991-1999: Senior Lecturer (University of Pretoria) PhD (Thesis on numerical modelling in meteorology or atmospheric science)
Prof Rubidge B Palaeontological Society of South Africa Palaeontological Society of South Africa Wide experience in teaching and research in the field of palaeontology. PhD
Dr Tredoux M University of Cape Town Dept. of Sciences and the  Geological Centre for Higher Education University of Cape Town Senior Lecturer. Wide experience in teaching, research and publication in the field. PhD.
Turner, Mrs L Geological Society of South Africa Consultant President of the Geological Society of South Africa. Wide experience in the field in terms of teaching, research and consultancy.
Volk, A C South African Geographical Society UNISA Wide teaching and research experience in the field.
Dr Williams JJ University of Western Cape City of Cape Town Twenty years of Municipality management experience in the interrelated fields of planning, development, research and education. Several publications in the field. PhD
Dr Winifred, J South African Weather Bureau. South African Weather Bureau. Presently Deputy Director: Research and Training (South African Weather Bureau) Several publications in the field. PhD (Meteorology)
Zwane T Dept. of Mineral and Energy Affairs Dept. of Mineral and Energy Affairs, Pretoria Wide experience in the field.