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South Cape College

A strategic session with the Parliament Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training to discuss the vision, mission, governance, student enrollment, credibility of external examinations, administration of NSFAS bursaries, partnership with industry for student placement, student housing, academic improvement plan, and infrastructure plans of South Cape College.

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South Cape College

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  1. South Cape College Strategic Session with Parliament Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training VENUE: Old Assembly, Parliament DATE: 4 February 2014 Presenter: Mr L.L. Ngubelanga Principal 4 February 2014

  2. Vision & Mission Vision: To be a world class institution for Further Education and Training (FET) Mission: We are committed to facilitate quality and Relevant Teaching and Learning in a Supportive environment. Catchment area–887 000 km2 CAMPUSES BEAUFORT WEST BITOU (PLETTENBERG BAY) CENTRAL OFFICE (GEORGE) GEORGE HESSEQUA (RIVERSDALE) MOSSEL BAY OUDTSHOORN including FOSTER’S MANOR GUEST HOUSE (Workplace training)

  3. Governance and Administration • The previous Council functioned and remained compliant until the end of their term 31 Dec 2013 • The process of appointing a NEW College Council is underway • The College administration is led by the Principal supported by 3 Deputies and a CFO • Campus Heads and numerous managers ensure day to day operations of the College 4 February 2014

  4. STUDENT ENROLMENT TOTALS - 2013 4 February 2014

  5. STUDENT ENROLMENT TOTALS - 2013 4 February 2014

  6. Credibility of External Examinations • Examination cycles included (no irregularities reported): • March 2013 (NCV Supplementary): • 568 students enrolled for the examination • April 2013 (Trimester 1): • 446 students enrolled for the examination • June 2013 (Semester 1): • 628 students enrolled for the examination • August 2013 (Trimester 2): • 106 students enrolled for the examination • November 2013 (Trimester 3, Semester 2 and NCV): • 2619 students enrolled for the examination 4 February 2014

  7. TRIMESTER 1 – 3 OF 2013 4 February 2014

  8. SEMESTER 1 – 2 OF 2013 4 February 2014

  9. NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL 2013 4 February 2014

  10. Administration of NSFAS Bursary • Initiated & Managed by Stud Support Services • Administer means test, pace test & career choices • Finance arranged after bursary committee approval • Apply 80% class fees & 20% for allowances • HIGHLY INSUFFICIENT funds for accommodation and travelling: rural campuses = long distances • Applying operational and infrastructure funds to subsidise accommodation and student travel. 4 February 2014

  11. NSFAS bursary admin for 2014 • One of the 5 nationwide FET colleges piloting the NEW processes (e.g. on-line registration, sms approvals) • Still required to adhere to NSFAS bursary guidelines • Allocated amount insufficient for SCC: large catchment area leads to high accommodation and transport costs • Admin & compliances processes: claim +100% of allocation before target dates • Bursary Committee includes SRC, Staff and Campus Heads • Pilot proceeding well 4 February 2014

  12. Partnership with industry for student placement • Established a Placement Unit • Tracking system for old and current students • Developed a log book for placed students • Monitoring and support for placed students (visits) • SCC has 125 active industry partners • Data base is established for industries in the Southern Cape / Karoo region • Maintain and recognise industry relations. 4 February 2014

  13. PARTNERSHIPS WITH SETAs

  14. Student Housing • Essential need to achieve our target (Access) • 20% allocation – insufficient – Big cost driver • Few College hostels in campuses; obliged to use private service providers • 353 students in hostels at a Cost of R6 074 309: Ave. R17,207) • 1,132 students in private accommodation at Cost of R18 686 000: Ave. R16,507) • 730 students being transported (Cost = R6 800 000: Ave R9,315) • All opportunities (accommodation & transport.) advertised • Truancy officers – for compliance of private providers • Not sustainable as it is, may lead to drop of numbers in the near future 4 February 2014

  15. Academic Improvement Plan • Recruitment, placement and selection • Additional tuition for challenging subjects • Academic: Support tuition – Maths & English • Learner support: Class visits, observation • Improved standards of assessments & moderation • Student workplace exposure / learning • Up-skilling of lecturers and work exposure • Truancy officers – learner absenteeism 4 February 2014

  16. Infrastructure Plans • 6 sites–fully utilised - NCV & Rep 191 (8am – 6pm) • 2 sites NOT College property & also renting • Occupational programmes: implemented off-site • Most infrastructure not in a good state, no land • To buy land / property in George – Trade Test Centre • Building more classes, subject to utility availability • Negotiating with Bitou site with local municipality • Ex-WCED hostel – Hessequa: advised to be under threat. 4 February 2014

  17. End Thank You Enkosi Dankie 4 February 2014

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