Historical Overview:
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) was established in 2009 when the former Department of Education was divided into two sections: Basic Education and Higher Education and Training.

DHET Mandate:
The mandate of the new Department included aspects of skills development which had previously resided in the Department of Labour.

The new Department was specifically established to focus on post-school education and training holistically and has extended its scope of operations extensively.

DHET Vision:
Leading Post-School Education and Training for growth.

DHET Mission:
To provide national strategic leadership in support of the Post-School Education and Training system for improved quality of life of South Africans.

DHET Values:
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is committed to:
- Integrity.
- Accountability.
- Committed.
- Responsiveness.
- Proactive behaviour.
- Continuous learning.
- Rationality.
- Team work.
- Emotional intelligence.

DHET Leadership:
Dr Bonginkosi Emmanuel "Blade" Nzimande was appointed as the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation in the Republic of South Africa on 30 May 2019.

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