Department of Basic Education to introduce competency test
Loyiso Langeni
19 November 2014
“We want to ensure that we get appropriately skilled people who are suitable qualified because we believe that as they move up in their positions their responsibilities increase, but we need to ensure that they are able to know their strengthens and weaknesses for them to be able get the necessary support which will make them perform their duties.” Mhlanga added.
19 November 2014
The Department of Basic Education is looking into
introducing competency test for promotional purposes in the education
system.
Department spokesman Elijah Mhlanga said the
department is also looking to make this a national law by next year.
Mhlanga said the test would also improve the quality
of school management in the education system.
“We want to ensure that we get appropriately skilled people who are suitable qualified because we believe that as they move up in their positions their responsibilities increase, but we need to ensure that they are able to know their strengthens and weaknesses for them to be able get the necessary support which will make them perform their duties.” Mhlanga added.
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