I, Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology in terms of Section 26G (4) of the Skills Development Act read with Schedule 3 and paragraph 4 of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) constitution, hereby invite nominations for the appointment of the Chairperson from interested and relevant parties in the Trades and Occupations Sector, as indicated below: