Category: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)

Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is a national department of the South African government in the higher education, TVET, and skills development sector. The department oversees universities, TVET colleges, community education, and skills development across South Africa, working from its national headquarters in Pretoria. Career opportunities at Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) typically include roles in higher education policy, skills development, TVET support, learnerships administration, and research, making it a major employer in the South African public service.

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