COMMISSION FOR CONCILIATION, MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION (CCMA)

Contact Details

PHYSICAL: 28 Harrison Street, Johannesburg, 2001

POSTAL: Private Bag X94, Marshalltown, 2107

TEL: 011 377 6600/50

WHATSAPP: 076 236 6698

WEB: www.ccma.org.za

EMAIL: info@ccma.org.za

Overview

The vision of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) is to be a world-class institution that promotes labour market stability, social justice and job security.

The mandatory functions of the CCMA are to: conciliate workplace disputes;arbitrate certain categories of disputes that remain unresolved after conciliation; facilitate the establishment of workplace forums and statutory councils; compile and publish information and statistics about its activities;consider applications for accreditation and subsidy of bargaining councils and private agencies; establish picketing rules in respect of protected strikes and lookouts. At least every second year, review any rules made in terms of this section as well as administer the Essential Services Committee.

The discretionary functions of the CCMA include: supervising ballots for unions and employer organisations; providing training on any aspect of employment law; advising a party to a dispute about the procedure to follow; offering to resolve a dispute that has not been referred to the CCMA; making rules on practice and procedure; publishing guidelines on any aspect of the LRA.

The vision of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) is to be a world-class institution that promotes labour market stability, social justice and job security.

The mandatory functions of the CCMA are to: conciliate workplace disputes, arbitrate certain categories of disputes that remain unresolved after conciliation, facilitate the establishment of workplace forums and statutory councils, compile and publish information and statistics about its activities, consider applications for accreditation and subsidy of bargaining councils and private agencies, establish picketing rules in respect of protected strikes and lookouts. Atleast every second year, review any rules made in terms of this section as well as administer the the Essential Services Committee.

The discretionary funtions of the CCMA inlude: supervising ballots for unions and employer organisations, providing training on any aspect of employment law, advising a party to a dispute about the procedure to follow, offering to resolve a dispute that has not been referred to the CCMA, making rules on practice and procedure, publishing guidelines on any aspect of the LRA.

Office Bearers

Chairperson: Prof Enos Ngutshane

Board Members: Ms Riefdah Ajam, Mr Wiseman Dinwa, Ms Siobhan Leyden, Mr Sifiso Lukhele, Ms Ntsoaki Mamashela, Ms Conny T Mametja, Mr Thembinkosi Mkalipi, Mr Kaizer Moyane, Mr Bheki Ntshalintshali Director: Mr Cameron Sello Morajane

Compensation Fund

Contact Details

PHYSICAL: Compensation House, 167 Thabo Sehume Street, Delta Heights Building, Pretoria

POSTAL: PO Box 955, Pretoria, 0001

TEL: 012 319 9163 / 012 306 5843 / 086 010 5350

WEB: www.labour.gov.za

EMAIL: CFcallcentre@labour.gov.za

Overview

The mission of the Compensation Fund is to provide efficient, quality, client-centric and accessible Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) services; sustain financial viability; and be an organisation that takes care of the needs of its staff to ensure effective service delivery.

Chief Financial Officer: Mmaphuthi Mabaso (Acting)

Senior Management: Ms Mandy Coetzee (PSC: Eastern Cape), Mr Elias Hlongwane (PSC: North West), Ms Zanele Hlophe (Chief Audit Executive: Internal Audit), Mr Bongumusa Khumalo (PSC: KwaZulu-Natal), Mr Vusumzi Landu (PSC: Western Cape), Ms Annah Mokgadinyane (Executive: Governance and Strategy), Ms Boitumelo Mokoena (Acting National Senior Commissioner: Dispute Prevention and Resolution), Mr Lucky Moloi (PSC: Free State/Northen Cape), Kefentse Molotsane, Mr Mthembeni Ncanana (Acting Executive: Corporate Services), Mr Mpumelelo Nconco (PSC: Gauteng), Mr Xolani Nduna (PSC: Mpumalanga), Mr Nkosikhona Nkosi (Chief Information Officer), Boitumelo Rakau, Mr Morwa Mapale Setlago (PSC: Limpopo)

Communications Officers: Mr Pikolomzi Qaba, Mr Amos Tshabalala

The Fund’s strategic objectives are to provide effective and efficient client-orientated support services; and faster, reliable and accessible COID services by 2020.

Office Bearers

Commissioner: Mr Vuyo Mafata

Chief Financial Officer: Mr John-Ross Thando

Chief Operations Officer: Mr J Modiba

Chief Directors: Ms F Fakir (Orthotics and Rehabilitation Services), Mr Linda Kotta (Acting: Financial Management), N Qamata (Corporate Services), Ms M Ruiters (Medical Benefits), Ms Pinkie Sihlangu (Acting: COID Services), Mr J Soupen (COID Services)

Directors: Ms Boitumelo Gumbu (Internal Audit), Ms Rebecca Kgantsi (Supply Chain Management), Ms M Khosa (Executive Support), Ms K Lebepe (Anti-Corruption and Integrity Management), Mr Madimetja Ledwaba (Organisational Effectiveness), Ms Pindile Makhubu (Human Resource Management), Mr Xola Mnene (Customer Care), Mr Maitswe Molotsi (Income), Ms Hlonitshwa Mpaka (Communication and Stakeholder Management), K Nkabinde (Acting: Risk Management), Mr AK Pillay (Office of the Commissioner), Ms M Thongoane (Information and Communication Technology), Mawethu Zigana (Labour Centre Operations)

Senior Management: T Lamati (Accounting Authority), Adv William Mogashoa (Legal Officer), Mr Vishalin Pillay (Acting Business Relations Manager), Ms M Ruiters (Medical Benefits)

Secretary: Ms Paula Ncamani (PA: Commissioner)

NATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LABOUR COUNCIL (NEDLAC)

Contact Details

PHYSICAL: 14A Jellicoe Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg

POSTAL: PO Box 1775, Saxonwold, 2132

TEL: 011 328 4200

WEB: nedlac.org.za

EMAIL: info@nedlac.org.za

Overview

The vision of of the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) is to promote growth, equity and participation through social dialogue.

NEDLAC’s mission is to give effect to the Nedlac Act by ensuring effective public participation in the labour market and socio-economic policy and legislation, and to facilitate consensus and cooperation between government, labour, business and the community in dealing with South Africa’s socio-economic challenges.

The Nedlac Act requires the institution to: strive to promote the goals of economic growth, participation in economic decision-making and social equity; seek to reach consensus and conclude agreements on matters pertaining to social and economic policy; consider all proposed labour legislation relating to labour market policy before it is introduced in Parliament; encourage and promote the formulation of coordinated policy on social and economic matters; consider all significant changes to social and economic policy before it is implemented or introduced in Parliament; and consider socio-economic disputes in terms of Section 77 of the Labour Relations Act.

Office Bearers

Council Members: Mr Gareth Ackerman (Business), Dr Faried Adams (Government), Riefdah Ajam (Labour), Mr Lawrence Bale (Community), Mr Roger Baxter (Business), Mr Chris Campbell (Business), Mabutho Cele (Labour), Ms Michelle Constant (Business), Cas Coovadia (Business), Mr John Dludlu (Business), Mr Anthony Ehrenreich (Labour), Ms Isobel Frye (Community), Adrian Gore (Business), Ntobeko Melvin Gotyana (Community), Mr Stephen Hanival (Government), Busisa Jiya (Business), Thembinkosi Josopu (Community), Martle Keyter (Labour), Ms Laura Kganyago (Community), Bongi Kunene (Business), Mr Moses Lekota (Labour), Mr Zoleka Lisa (Business), Zingiswa Losi (Labour), Mr Mike Mabasa (Business), Mr Jan Mahlangu (Labour), Khulekani Mathe (Business), Conti Matlakala (Community), Mr Zacharia Matsela (Community), Busi Mavuso (Business), Mduduzi Mbongwe (Labour),

Ms Thandiwe Alina Mfulo (Community), Thembinkosi Mkalipi (Government), Bonang Mohale (Business), Ms Boitumelo Moloi (Deputy Minister: Government), Narius Moloto (Labour), Mr Ismail Momoniat (Government), Diteko Moreotsenye (Community), Kaizer Moyane (Business), Skhumbuzo Mpanza (Community), Pat Mphila (Labour), Laura Mseme (Government), Mr Adam Mthombeni (DC Convenor: Government), Lebogang Mulaisi (Labour), Kugesh Naidoo (Community), Sipho Ndebele (Government), Mr Nhlanhla Ndlovu (Community), Mr Stavros Nicolaou (Business), Nkele Ntingane (Community), Mr Bheki Ntshalintshali (Overall Convenor: Labour), Daluxolo Ntsinde (Community), Mr Thula Nxesi (Minister: Government), Mbusi Nzimande (Community), Mr Matthew Parks (Labour), Mr Ebrahim Patel (Minister: Government), Ms Deidre Penfold (Business), Mr Solly Phetoe (Labour), Tebello Radebe (Community), Mr Stephen Rathai (Government), Mr Godfrey Selematsela (Labour), Zelda Setladi (Business), Mr Edward Thobejane (Labour), Mr Herman Tsebe (Community), Ms Thulani Tshefuta (Overall Convenor: Community), Gerald Twala (Labour), Tumelo Zwane (Community)

Chief Executive Officer: Ms Lisa Seftel (Executive Director)

Chief Financial Officer: Mr Farhaan Shamsoodeen

Communications Officers: Ms Nkhensani Mati (Administrator: Office of the Executive Director)

Productivity Sa

CONTACT DETAILS

PHYSICAL: International Business Gateway, Cnr New & Sixth Roads, Midrand

POSTAL: Private Bag 235, Midrand, Gauteng, 1685

TEL: 011 848 5300

WEB: productivitysa.co.za

EMAIL: info@productivitysa.co.za

Overview

Productivity SA is established in terms of section 31(1) of the Employment Services Act No 4 of 2014. The Entity’s mandate is to promote employment growth and productivity, thereby contributing to South Africa’s socio-economic development and competitiveness. Productivity SA’s vision is to lead and inspire a productive and competitive South Africa. Its mission is to improve productivity by diagnosing, advising, implementing, monitoring and evaluating solutions aimed at improving South Africa’s sustainable growth, development and employment through increased competitiveness.

OFFICE BEARERS

Chairperson: Prof Mthunzi Mdwaba

Board Members: Ms Marsha Bronkhorst, Dr Annaline Chetty, Ms Bev Jack, Mr Mothunye Mothiba (CEO), Mr Welile Nolingo, Mr G Selematsela, Ms Shivani Singh

Chief Executive Officer: Mr Mothunye Mothiba

Chief Financial Officer: Ms Okuhle Sidumane

Senior Management: Dr Nandi Dabula (Executive Manager: Corporate Relations), Ms Lalane Janse van Rensburg (Executive Manager: Regional Operations Region 1), Ms Amelia Naidoo (Executive Manager: Regional Operations Region 3), Ms Christel Potgieter, Ms Charlene Steyn, Mr Justice Tshifularo (Executive Manager: Business Turnaround and Recovery)

Communications Officers: Mr Maupi Monyemangene (Media Liaison Manager)

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FUND (UIF)

Contact Details

PHYSICAL: 230 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Absa Towers, Pretoria, 0002

POSTAL: PO Box 1851, Pretoria, 0001

TEL: 012 337 1700/1997 / 0860 003 0007

WEB: ufiling.labour.gov.za/uif

EMAIL: webmaster2@labour.gov.za

Overview

The vision of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is to strive to contribute to the alleviation of poverty in South Africa by providing effective short-term unemployment insurance to all workers who qualify for unemployment insurance and other related benefits.

The UIF’s strategic outcome-orientated goals are to: improve payment of benefits to UIF beneficiaries; improve collection of revenue from employers; participate in government initiatives to create and sustain decent employment; and provide effective administration of the Fund’s operations.

To pursue these goals effectively, five strategic objectives were identified: fund poverty alleviation schemes; improve governance; strengthen the institutional capacity of the Fund; encourage compliance through enhanced service delivery; and improve stakeholder relations.

OFFICE BEARERS

Chairperson: Mr Zola Luswazi

Board Members: Ms Ogalaletseng Gaarekwe, Mr Thembinkosi

Josopu, Ms Martle Keyter, Mr Donald Khumalo, Mr Edward Kieswetter (UIF Commissioner), Mr Teboho Maruping (UIF Commissioner), Ms Alina Mfulo, Mr Vuyiswa Miya, Dr Hamilton Ntsinde, Ms Brenda Sibeko, Ms Louresse Specht, Mr Edward Thobejane

Chief Executive Officer: Mr Teboho Maruping (UIF Commissioner)

Chief Financial Officer: Ms Fezeka Puzi

Chief Operations Officer: Ms Judith Kumbi

Chief Directors: Mr Tshepiso Maphatane (Risk Management), Ms Mpumi Mnconywa (Labour Activation Programmes), Adv Mzie Yawa (Corporate Services)

Directors: Ms Hlalisa Aderibigbe (Budget, Expenditure and Bank Reconciliation), Ms Lezanne Briedenhamn (Reporting), Mr Makhosonke Buthelezi (Communication and Marketing), Ms Pumla Duma (Labour Activation Programmes), Ms Ziyanda Fololo (Income), Ms Christine Fourie (Treasury Investment and Actuarial Service), Mr Malesela Makgomatho (Compliance), Mr Andries Mathabela (Organisational Effectiveness), Mr Lucky Mkhonto (Legal Services), Mr Theresho

Mokgahla (Policy Development, Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation), Mr Xola Monakali (Information Communication Technology), Ms Sekulungile Mzola (Internal Audit), Ms Samantha Naicker (Operations), Mr Maeleletse Nape (Labour Activation Programme), Ms Maria Ramoshaba (Supply Chain Management), Mr Allan Regavallo (Provincial Support), Ms Petro Roux (Human Resources Management), Ms Lebo van Wyk (Board Services and Security Management), Ms Sindisiwe Zungu (Labour Activation Programme)

Communications Officers: Ms Amelia Lodi (Deputy Director: Marketing and Branding), Mr Lungelo Mkhamba (Deputy Director: Communications)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH)

CONTACT DETAILS

PHYSICAL: 1112 Voortrekker Road, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR, Pretoria, 0187

POSTAL: Private Bag X828, Pretoria, 0001

TEL: 012 395 8000

WHATSAPP: 060 012 3456

WEB: www.health.gov.za

EMAIL: dg@health.gov.za

Overview

The mission of the National Department of Health is to improve health status through the prevention of illness, disease and the promotion of healthy lifestyles, and to consistently improve the health care delivery system by focusing on access, equity, efficiency, quality and sustainability.

The National Development Plan (NDP) sets out nine long-term health goals for South Africa. Five of these goals relate to improving the health and well-being of the population, and the other four deal with aspects of health systems strengthening. By 2030, South Africa should have: raised the life expectancy of South Africans to at least 70 years; progressively improved TB prevention and cure; reduced maternal, infant and child mortality; significantly reduced the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases; reduced injury, accidents and violence by 50% from 2010 levels; complete health system reforms; primary health care teams to provide care to families and communities; universal health care coverage; filled posts with skilled, committed and competent individuals.

Office Bearers

Minister: Dr Joe Phaahla (Minister of Health) (ANC)

Deputy Minister: Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo (Deputy Minister of Health) (ANC)

Director General: Dr Sandile Buthelezi

Chief of Staff: Mr Thobani Matheza

Chief Financial Officer: Mr Ian van Der Merwe

Deputy Directors General: Ms Jeanette Hunter (Primary Health Care and Hospital Management Systems), Dr Anban Pillay (Suspended: Health Regulation and Compliance), Ms Valerie Rennie (Head: Corporate Services)

Senior Management: Mr Manage Makunyane (Head: Office of the Deputy Minister), Mr Sindile Sodladla (Head: Office of the Director General)

Communications Officers: Mr Popo Maja (Suspended: Chief Director: Communication and Stakeholder Engagement), Dr Lwazi Manzi (Spokesperson: Minister), Mr Foster Mohale (Spokesperson: Department of Health), Mr Doctor Tshwale (Spokesperson: Health Minister)

Secretaries: Ms Yvonne Madulane (Personal Assistant: Deputy Minister), Ms Nokwethemba Mchiza (Personal Assistant: Director General), Ms Georgina Sylvester (Personal Assistant: Minister)

COUNCIL FOR MEDICAL SCHEMES (CMS)

Contact Details

PHYSICAL: Block A, Eco Glades 2 Office Park, 420 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Park, Centurion, 0157

POSTAL: Private Bag X34, Hatfield, 0028

TEL: 0861 123 267 / 012 431 0500

WEB: www.medicalschemes.co.za

EMAIL: information@medicalschemes.com

Overview

The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) regulates the medical schemes industry in a fair and transparent manner and achieves this by: protecting the public and informing them about their rights, obligations and other matters, in respect of medical schemes; ensuring that complaints raised by members of the public are handled appropriately and speedily; ensuring that all entities conducting the business of medical schemes, and other regulated entities, comply with the Medical Schemes Act; ensuring the improved management and governance of medical schemes; advising the Minister of Health about appropriate regulatory and policy interventions that will assist in attaining national health policy objectives; and ensuring collaboration with other entities in executing its regulatory mandate.

The Council’s strategic objectives are to ensure that: access to good quality medical scheme cover is promoted; medical schemes and related regulated entities are properly governed, responsive to the environment, and beneficiaries are informed and protected; the CMS is responsive to the environment by being a fair, transparent, effective and efficient organisation; and the CMS provides strategic advice to influence and support the development and implementation of national health policy.

Office Bearers

Chairperson: Dr Memela Makiwane

Deputy Chairperson: Ms Diane Terblanche

Council Members: Dr Thandi Mabeba, Mr Moerane Maimane, Adv Roger Mareume, Dr Nombeko Mbava, Mr Mabalane Mfundisi, Dr Leavit Mkansi, Dr Hlupheka Mukhari, Dr Sugendra Naidoo, Mr Xolani Ngobese, Mr Naheem Raheman, Dr Aquina Thulare, Mr Imran Vanker

Appeal Board: Judge Pres Thokozile Masipa (Chairperson), Dr Loyiso Mpuntsha, Dr Dimakatso Ramagole

Chief Executive Officer: Dr Sipho Kabane (CEO and Registrar)

Chief Financial Officer: Ms Andisa Zinja

Senior Management: Mr Zongezile Baloyi (Executive: Corporate Services), Ms Hannelie Cornelius (Senior Manager: Accreditation), Mr Mondi Govuzela (Senior Manager: Benefits Management), Ms Avril Jacobs (Senior Manager: Compliance and Investigations), Mr John Letsoalo (Senior Manager: Legal Services), Ms Mumsy Mashilo (Acting General Manager: Complaints Adjudication), Mr Mfana Maswanganyi (Executive: Regulation), Ms Nokhanyiso Mini (Manager: Customer Care),

Ms Mmatsie Mpshane (Manager: Education and Training), Mr Khayalethu Mvulo (Council Secretariat), Dr Toko Potelwa (Senior Manager: Clinical Unit), Mr Reginald Sadiki (Executive Manager: Office of the CE and Registrar), Ms Julindi Scheepers (Senior Manager: Financial Supervision), Ms Agnes Sethogoa (Senior Manager: Human Resources Management), Mr Michael Willie (Executive: Policy, Research and Monitoring)

Communications Officers: Ms Silindubuhle Mnqeta (Manager: Communications), Mr Stephen Monamodi (Communications, Marketing and Stakeholder Relations), Ms Pelonomi Mpolokeng

HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA)

Contact Details

PHYSICAL: 553 Madiba Street, Arcadia, Pretoria

POSTAL: PO Box 205, Pretoria, 0001

TEL: 012 338 9300/1

WEB: www.hpcsa.co.za

EMAIL: info@hpcsa.co.za

Overview

The vision of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is to enhance the quality of health by developing strategic policy frameworks for effective coordination and guidance of its 12 professional boards in setting health care standards for training and discipline of the professionals registered with the HPCSA, ensuring ongoing professional competence, and fostering compliance with those standards.

OFFICE BEARERS

President: Prof Mbulaheni Simon Nemutandani

Vice President: Dr Simpiwe Sobuwa

Council Members: Dr Justin Oswin August, Dr Ahmed Bham,

Dr Chevon Lee Clark, Mr Bheki I Dladla, Mr Sidney Dwyili, Prof Penelope Engel-Hills, Dr Thandeka T Khanyile, Dr Sethole R Legoabe, Ms Ntombizine V Madyibi, Mr Alfred Matlhesedi Makgato, Maj Gen Ntshavheni Maphaha, Rev Thabiso L Mashiloane, Dr Desmond Mathye, Prof Nathaniel Mofolo, Ms Mmanape M Mothapo, Ms Rachel Mphephu, Dr Tufayl A Muslim, Ms Yurisa Naidoo, Dr Deshini Naidoo, Mr Thapelo J Nambo, Prof Mbulaheni Simon Nemutandandi, Prof Fikile Nomvete, Mr Naheem Raheman, Adv Motlatjo Josephine Ralefatane, Prof Lebogang Ramma, Prof Solomon M Rataemane, Mr Joseph Shikwambani, Dr Simpiwe Sobuwa, Ms Lenore P Spies, Dr Aquina Thulare, Ms Akhona Vuma

Chief Executive Officer: Dr Magome Masike

Chief Financial Officer: Mrs M de Graaff (Finance and Supply Chain)

Chief Operations Officer: Mr Moses Mtimunye (Head of Division: Strategy and EPMO)

Senior Management: Adv Phelelani Khumalo (Head of Division: Legal and Regulatory Affairs), Dr Munyadziwa Kwinda (Ombudsman), Ms Olivia Mabotja (Head of Division: Education and Training), Ms Busisiwe Makhobotloane (Head of Division: Human Resources and Labour Relations), Mr Reuel Makhubela (Acting Head of Division: Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Management), Mr Lerole David Mametja (Head of Division: Core Operations), Mr Mpho Mbodi (Head of Division: Professional Practice), Mrs Doreen Musemwa (Head of Division: Registrations), Ms Priscilla Sekhonyana (Acting Head of Division: Corporate Affairs) Communications Officers: Ms Priscilla Sekhonyana

NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICE (NHLS)

CONTACT DETAILS

PHYSICAL: Modderfontein Road, Sandringham, Johannesburg

POSTAL: Private Bag X8, Sandringham, 2131

TEL: 011 386 6000

WEB: www.nhls.ac.za

EMAIL: enquiries@nhls.ac.za

Overview

The NHLS is a national public entity established by the National Health Laboratory Service Act 37 of 2000, to provide quality, affordable and sustainable health laboratory services, training and research. It is governed by a Board and is responsible for ensuring that diagnostic pathology services are provided to more than 80% of the South African population through its countrywide network of quality-assured diagnostic laboratories.

The NHLS was formed in 2001 by the merger of the former South African Institute for Medical Research (SAIMR), the National Institute for Virology, and the National Centre for Occupational Health. It is governed by the National Health Laboratory Service Act, the NHLS Rules, and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 1 of 1999 (as amended).

The NHLS assists with communicable diseases, occupational health, and cancer surveillance in addition to providing diagnostic pathology services. It has specialised institutes such as the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), which includes the National Cancer Registry (NCR), National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH), Forensic Chemistry Laboratories (FCL) and South African Vaccine Producers Association (SAVP).

The NHLS employs over 8 000 people and has laboratories in all nine provinces of South Africa is critical to the South African healthcare system, because it is the sole provider of diagnostic pathology services to a large portion of the population.

Office Bearers

Chairperson: Prof Eric Buch

Deputy Chairperson: Prof Jeffrey Mphahlele

Board Members: Dr Lesley Bamford, Mr Nick Buick, Prof Mpho Kgomo, Mr Nkoko Koena, Ms Nyameka Macanda, Mr Jonathan Mallet, Prof Thanyani Mariba, Mrs Thandi Msimango, Dr Mahlane Kenneth Phalane, Prof Tivani Phosa Mashamba-Thompson, Dr Naledzani Ramalivhana, Mr Michael Sachs, Dr Martin Siseko, Mrs Nicolene van der Westhuizen

Chief Executive Officer: Dr Karmani Chetty

Chief Financial Officer: Ms Pumeza Mayekiso

Chief Operations Officer: Dr Clothilda Oliphant (Strategic Initiatives)

Chief Information Officer: Mr Sibongiseni Hlongwane

Senior Management: Dr Spoponki Kgalamono (Director: National Institute for Occupational Health), Prof Koleka Mlisana (Executive Manager: Academic Affairs, Research and Quality Assurance), Prof Adrian Puren (Director: National Institute for Communicable Diseases)

Communications Officers: Mr Mzimasi Gcukumana (Senior Manager: Communications)

OFFICE OF HEALTH STANDARDS COMPLIANCE (OHSC)

Contact Details

PHYSICAL: 79 Steve Biko Road, Prinshof, Pretoria, 0002

POSTAL: Private Bag X21, Arcadia, 0007

TEL: 012 942 7700

WEB: ohsc.org.za

Overview

The vision of the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) is consistent safe and quality healthcare for all. Its mission is to monitor and enforce healthcare safety and quality standards in health establishments independently, impartially, fairly and fearlessly on behalf of healthcare users.

Office Bearers

Chairperson: Dr Molefe Kenoshi

Deputy Chairperson: Dr Reno Morar

Board Members: Prof Mohambry Nadesan (Morgan) Chetty, Prof Usuf Chikte, Prof Lilian Dudley, Mr Rajesh Mahabeer, Ms Sizeni Mchunu, Ms Ritta Msibi, Dr Maria Peenze, Ms Palesa Santho, Mr Anele Yawa

Chief Executive Officer: Dr Siphiwe Mndaweni

Chief Financial Officer: Mr Julius Mapatha (Executive Manager: Corporate Services)

Directors: Ms Izelle Loots (Health Standards Development and Training), Dr Thokoe Thabiso Makola (Health Systems, Data Analysis and Research), Dr Ziyanda Mgugudo-Sello (Compliance Inspectorate), Mr Phillip Moholola (Human Resources and Administration)

Senior Management: Dr Donna Jacobs (Executive Manager: Complaints Management), Mr Douglas Mapheto (Senior Investigator:

Legal Issues: Complaints), Ms Winnifred (Winnie) Moleko (Executive

Manager: Health Standards Design, Analysis and Support), Ms Helen

Phetoane (Senior Investigator: Healthcare Complaints), Ms Dikeledi

Tsukudu (Executive Manager: Compliance Inspectorate)

Communications Officers: Mr Ricardo Mahlakanya (Director: Communications and Stakeholder Relations), Mr Medupe Simasiku (Deputy Director: Communications and Stakeholder Relations)

SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (SAHPRA)

CONTACT DETAILS

PHYSICAL: Building A Loftus Park, 402 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria

POSTAL: Private Bag X828, Pretoria, 0001

TEL: 012 501 0300

WEB: www.sahpra.org.za

EMAIL: enquiries@sahpra.org.za

Overview

South African Health Products Regulatory Authority is tasked with regulating (monitoring, evaluating, investigating, inspecting and registering) all health products. This includes clinical trials, complementary medicines, medical devices and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs). Furthermore, SAHPRA has the added responsibility of overseeing radiation control in South Africa. SAHPRA’s mandate is outlined in the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 as amended, as well as the Hazardous Substances Act 15 of 1973. SAHPRA has three pillars to ensure that medicines, medical devices and IVDs meet the requisite standards to protect the health and wellbeing of South Africans: safety, efficacy, and quality. It is these three pillars that define the ethos of SAHPRA.

Office Bearers

Chairperson: Prof Helen Rees

Deputy Chairperson: Dr Obakeng Khaole

Board Members: Mr Tinyiko Norman Baloyi, Adv Hasina Cassim, Prof Patrick Hulisani Demana, Ms Ditaba Lucy Maraka, Mr Itani Elias Mashau, Ms Lerato Harriette Mothae, Dr Xolani Khayelihle Ngobese, Prof Joyce Tsoka-Gwegweni

Chief Executive Officer: Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela

Chief Financial Officer: Mr Regardt Gouws

Chief Operations Officer: Ms Christelna Reynecke

Chief Regulatory Officer: Ms Portia Nkambule

Senior Management: Kuda Kapfumvuti (Senior Manager: Health

Products Authorisation), Dr Dimakatso Theresa Mathibe (Senior Manager: Medical Devices and Radiation Control), Ms Simphiwe Matsabe (Financial Manager), Ms Mukona Mphidi (Office Manager: Office of the CEO), Mr Gordon Mtakati (Executive Manager: Human Resources), Ms Silverani Padayachee (Senior Manager: Pharmaceutical Evaluation), Mr Deon Poovan (Senior Manager: Inspectorate and Regulatory Compliance), Mr Tohlang Sehloho (Senior Manager: Clinical Evaluation Management)

Communications Officers: Nthabi Moloi

SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (SAMRC)

Contact Details

PHYSICAL: Francie van Zijl Drive, Parow Valley, Cape Town

POSTAL: PO Box 19070, Tygerberg, 7505

TEL: 021 938 0911

WEB: www.samrc.ac.za

EMAIL: info@mrc.ac.za

Overview

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) was established in 1969 to conduct and fund health research, health innovation, development and research translation. The SAMRC focuses on the top ten causes of mortality, co-morbidities, disability and associated risk factors. The scope of research includes laboratory investigations, clinical research and public health studies.

As a responsive health organisation, the SAMRC’s research seeks to address South Africa’s quadruple burden of disease: maternal-, newborn- and child health, HIV/AIDS and TB, non-communicable diseases and interpersonal violence. The SAMRC generates knowledge through world-class research to inform policy and practice, to improve the quality of life for South Africans.

The SAMRC is the largest local funder of health research, medical diagnostics, medical devices and therapeutics. To build human capacity in healthcare and ensure the sustainability of health research, the Council has defined research capacity programmes, providing scholarships to master’s, PhD and postdoctoral scholars in medical and health sciences. As a custodian of research for health, the SAMRC is building a healthy nation through research and innovation.

Office Bearers

Chairperson: Prof Johnny Mahlangu

Deputy Chairperson: Prof Bonginkosi Chiliza

Board Members: Prof Bruce Biccard, Prof Ronelle Carolissen, Ms Doris Dondur, Prof Glenda E Gray (President and CEO), Adv Dorothy Khosa, Dr Mziwandile Madikizela, Dr Zinhle Makatini, Prof Lufuno Mathivha, Prof Thandisizwe Mavundla, Prof Mosa Moshabela, Prof Emmanuel Mukwevho, Prof Tracey Naledi, Prof Tahir Pillay, Prof Eunice Seekoe, Prof Timothy Tucker

Chief Executive Officer: Prof Glenda E Gray (President)

Chief Financial Officer: Mr Nick Buick

Senior Management: Ms Ntoza Bam (Executive Director: Human Resources), Prof Angela Mathee (Executive Director: Transformation), Dr Mongezi Mdhluli (Chief Research Operations Officer), Dr Michelle Mulder (Executive Director: Grants, Innovation and Product Development),

Mr Mzimhle Popo (Legal Counsel), Prof Liesl Zühlke (Vice President: Extramural Research and Internal Portfolio)

Communications Officers: Mrs Carron Finnan (Manager: Corporate and Brand Service), Ms Yolanda Phakela (Public Relations Manager), Mr Tendani Tsedu (Head: Corporate and Marketing Communications)

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (DHET)

CONTACT DETAILS

PHYSICAL: 123 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, 0001

POSTAL: Private Bag X174, Pretoria, 0001

TEL: 012 312 5911 / 0800 87 2222 / 086 999 0123

WEB: www.dhet.gov.za

EMAIL: callcentre@dhet.gov.za

OVERVIEW

The vision of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is of a South Africa in which we have a differentiated and fully-inclusive post-school system that allows South Africans to access relevant post-

higher education & training

Department: Higher Education and Training

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA school education and training, in order to fulfill the economic and social goals of participation in an inclusive economy and society. The Department’s mission is to develop capable, well-educated and skilled citizens who are able to compete in a sustainable, diversified and knowledge-intensive international economy, which meets the development goals of the country. The Department will undertake this mission by: reducing skills bottlenecks, especially in priority skills areas; improving participation rates in the system; correcting distributions in the shape, size and distribution of access to post-school education and training; and improving the quality and efficiency in the system, its subsystems and institutions.

Senior Management: Ms Hannelie Ackerman (Deputy Director: Compliance Unit), Mr Paul du Toit (Director: Internal Audit), Adv Mariana Erasmus (Director: Contract Management), Mr Zakhele Hlongwane (Director: Public Entities), Mr Lucian Kearns (Chief Director: Supply Chain and Asset Management), Ms Gloria Maaka-Tlokana (Director: Development Support), Ms Seputu Mampane (Branch Manager: University Education), Ms Michelle Mathey (Director: Teacher Education), Mr Neels Meiring (Deputy Director: Asset Management), Mr Bayanda Mzoneli (Head of Office: Deputy Minister), Ms Amelia Poolman (Director: Financial Management), Mr Hamilton Ramaphakela (Director: Supply Chain Management)

Communications Officers: Mr Ishmael Mnisi (Media Liaison Officer and Spokesperson), Ms Seema Ramnarain (Chief Director: Communications), Ms Siphokazi Shoba (Parliamentary Liaison), Mr C Sonti (Acting Parliamentary Liaison)

Secretaries: Ms Motshedisi Letuka (Private Secretary: Deputy Minister), Ms Tsholofelo Nakale (Personal Assistant: Chief Financial Officer), Ms S Nelufule (Personal Assistant: Director General), Ms Esther Rammutla (Personal Assistant: Minister)

Office Bearers

Minister: Dr Blade Nzimande (Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation) (ANC)

Deputy Minister: Mr Buti Manamela (Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation) (ANC)

Director General: Dr Nkosinathi Sishi

Chief of Staff: Ms Eudy Mabuza

Chief Financial Officer: Ms Pretty Makukule

Deputy Directors General: Ms Nolwazi Gasa (Planning, Policy and Strategy), Dr EB Mahlobo (Branch Coordinator), Ms Lulama Mbobo (Branch Coordinator), Mr ZC Mvalo (Skills Development), Ms Aruna Singh (Acting: TVET Colleges)