CHE

What is CHE?

CHE is the Council on Higher Education. It is a statutory body established by the Higher Education Act No 101 of 1997 [as amended]. CHE's mandate is to advise the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation on all higher education issues; to develop and implement quality assurance mechanisms for higher education institutions; and to contribute to the development of higher education policy.

What does CHE do?

CHE's main functions are:

To advise the Minister on any aspect of higher education, including policy, funding, planning, governance, quality assurance and standards.
To develop and manage a sub-framework of qualifications for higher education on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
To quality assure programmes and institutions in higher education through accreditation, audits and reviews.
To promote quality and transformation in higher education.
To monitor and report on the state of higher education.
To conduct research on matters relating to higher education.
To collaborate with other bodies within and outside South Africa on matters relating to higher education.

What are the main programmes of CHE?

Advice and Monitoring: responsible for providing advice to the Minister and other stakeholders on higher education policy, planning, funding, governance and other matters; and for monitoring and reporting on the state of higher education.
Quality Assurance: responsible for developing and implementing quality assurance mechanisms for higher education institutions through accreditation, audits and reviews; and for developing and managing a sub-framework of qualifications for higher education on the NQF.
Research: responsible for conducting research on matters relating to higher education; and for disseminating research findings through publications, seminars and conferences.
Corporate Services: responsible for providing administrative, financial, human resource, information technology, communication and legal services to CHE.

How can I contact CHE?

You can contact CHE through the following channels:

Telephone: 012 349 3840
Fax: 012 349 3839
Email: info@che.ac.za
Website: https://www.che.ac.za/
Physical address: 1 Quintin Brand Street, Persequor Technopark, Brummeria, Pretoria
Postal address: Private Bag X17, Brooklyn Square, Pretoria 0075