RISKS The following risks were identified in 2023: The impact on the University of delays in the implementation of the Quality Assurance Framework and the lack of clarity on when and how the Higher Education Practice Standards (HEPS) will be finalised. 1 2 Continued capacity constraints at the DHET causes delays. Although greatly minimised in the period from 2021 to 2023, errors and omissions on the PQM (administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training) persist. Much of this risk relates to the DHET’s continued use of a manual system. 3 4 Department of Home Affairs processes which impact on appointments and continuing employment of academic and support staff. Continued rapid changes in higher education technologies and tools require equally swift capacitation of academic staff. 5 6 Interruptions to the workflow and disruptions to the work environment caused by power outages, loadshedding, and water cuts. The need for additional specialised capacity to manage DTE activities is ongoing. 7 8 Limited funds are available for the appointment of assistant lecturers (ALs) who are essential to increasing academic capacity and ensuring the sustainability of the academic project. Office space continues to separate Division staff from each other. 9 2023 ANNUAL REPORT DIVISION FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE 9
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