In order to foster a culture of innovation and empower the leaders of tomorrow, the Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA), with funding from the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), is thrilled to announce the upcoming Five-Day Entrepreneurship Training Workshop which will be held at The Premier Hotel in Cape Town from July…
The Vaal University of Technology (VUT), located in Vanderbijlpark in Gauteng Province, offers exciting unique opportunities to shape the training of employable, entrepreneurial graduates. The University wishes to invite applications for the above senior management position (five-year contract). ROLE DESCRIPTION: The Vice-Chancellor and Principal is ex officio the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the…
In the fast-changing educational landscape, constant improvement of teaching, learning & assessment is vital. It must meet the demands of emerging leaders. Educators, administrators & policymakers need to equip students with 21st-century skills. Enhancing these initiatives empowers the next generation. In the rapidly changing education field, enhancing teaching, learning & assessment initiatives is of utmost…
Curriculum transformation has emerged as a critical aspect of higher education as universities adapt to changing needs and expectations of students and society. Here, we’ll explore the nature and characteristics of South African Universities of Technology (UoTs) while investigating the challenges and opportunities associated with curriculum transformation. Understanding curriculum transformation at universities Curriculum transformation entails…
Dear esteemed Colleagues, Partners, Members and Funders, both near and far. It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we come together to mourn the loss of our dearest doyenne, esteemed CEO, colleague and friend, Dr Anshumali Padayachee. With immense sorrow, we share the news of her passing, leaving us all in a state…
The future of leadership is in the hands of the next generation. With new technologies, changing social norms, and economic shifts, these young leaders will face unique challenges that require innovative solutions. As we prepare for this transformation in higher education and strive to create work-ready graduates, we must understand what we can do now…
Led by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), in partnership with the Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA), the Deep Tech Venture Builder will bring together universities of technology, investors, technopreneurs and government to build a dynamic tech ecosystem. South Africa is a country whose inequalities spread across all spheres of life. From…
If you happened to be at the Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel in Durban during the DSI-THENSA Five-Day Entrepreneurship Programme last October, you would have heard the sound of one word echoing through the corridors: “Umbaalaaabaalaaa”. The catchy name belongs to Mbuso Ngcongo, a Bachelor of Computer Science student from the University of South Africa (UNISA)…
According to StatsSA, the current unemployment rate amongst South Africans aged 15 to is 75.1%, meaning roughly 7.7 million South Africans are out of a job. To ensure that we are responding decisively to the needs of the country, THENSA has created initiatives that aim to capacitate the youth with the expertise and skills to…
The modern workforce is rapidly evolving, with technological advancements and shifting economic trends by creating a highly competitive job market. As a result, the need for work-ready graduates has never been greater. A work-ready graduate is someone who has the necessary skills and abilities to confidently enter the workforce. They have acquired the knowledge, skills,…