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Professional Development

Professional Development (PD)

Unit Description

This unit coordinates teacher qualifications improvement interventions to ensure that teachers are suitable to teach within a particular phase, grade or subject. It also offers teachers insight into the SACE:
  • CPTD MS information
  • A practical guide to uploading Professional Development Points on the system
  • Seminars on Ethics for Teachers
PD coordinates various teacher appreciation and acknowledgement events, such as the National Teaching Awards, on an annual basis.

It also offers teachers with insight into the SACE:CPTD MS information and a practical guide to uploading Professional Development Points on the system as well as seminars on Ethics for teachers. PD coordinates a variety of teacher appreciation and acknowledgement events such as the National Teaching Awards on an annual basis.


What we Offer



Unit Function


  • National Teaching Awards

    1. The National Teaching Awards (NTAs) recognise excellence and high levels of professionalism and provide the education fraternity with the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of outstanding teachers by highlighting the exceptional work done by teachers.

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    In-service Bursaries

    The AdvDip SLM replaces the Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) School Management and Leadership.
    • Universities that offer the programme

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    SACE CPTD MS

    Continuing Professional Teacher Development (CPTD) MS; Professional Development Point Uploading Session will provide you with information and a practical guide to uploading Professional Development Points on the system.

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    Teacher Mentor Course

    Developed by the Provincial Teacher Education and Development Committee (PTEDC), the Mentor Teacher course has been designed to capacitate classroom teachers as expert mentor teachers during student Teaching Practice in schools.

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    Unit Team


    ...

    Gavin De Bruyn

    Chief Education Specialist (Programme Delivery)
    (021) 900-5053
    [email protected]
    ...

    Tamaryn Petersen

    Senior Education Specialist
    (021) 900-5035
    [email protected]
    ...

    Margo Haupt

    Intermediate and Senior Phase Programme Coordinator
    (021) 900-5037
    [email protected]
    ...

    Cleopatra Pienaar

    Admin Clerk (PD)
    (021) 900-5036
    [email protected]