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∙Gauteng has the most active suppliers on the site with 68.50% of views, followed byKwaZulu-Natal with 11.45%, Western Cape with 10.73% and Limpopo with 2.55% views. This
information clearly identifies the areas where stakeholder engagement could improve.
Demographic Statistics
∙61% of people accessing the portal are under the age of 34. With the youth already adopting technology, we should focus on the other age groups, especially during supplier engagement and outreach programmes.
∙45.85% of visitors are female and 54.15% are male.
Q:The use of the eTender Publication Portal only is in direct conflict with departmental policies. Departmental policies should be aligned to Instruction 1 of 2015, which was issued on
1 April 2015 and was effective from 1 May 2015.
Q:How do we deal with/address the need for deviations when using the eTender Publication Portal?
No deviations will be considered. To ensure transparency, all tender opportunities must be recorded on the eTender Publication Portal.
Q:When publishing the results of tenders on the eTender Publication Portal, why don’t we list successful bidders only?
To ensure transparency, all evaluation results must be published. Integration to the CSD will soon make this process much easier and reduce duplication.
Q:There are too many forms for us to fill in to publish tenders on the eTender Publication Portal. Can we use the CSD to capture all the forms?
OoS are encouraged to apply for access to publish their own tenders on the eTender Publication portal. All OCPO System access requests can be filled in on the same form used for the CSD. Select the “eTender Functional Administrator (Publishing User)” role. Once completed and signed, please send your request to eTenders@treasury.gov.za.
Q:When a user creates a tender on the portal, other users cannot access this. Can you grant special access to more than one user so that in the event of the user not being available, a colleague can access the portal?
Unfortunately, this function is not available at the moment. With the new release scheduled for 1 July 2016, we will enable Role Based Authentication and organisational access to bids.
Overview of Public Universities in South Africa
Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.
University of Pretoria
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
- Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.
University of Cape Town
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
- Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.
Stellenbosch University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
- Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.
University of the Witwatersrand
- Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
- Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.
University of Johannesburg
- Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
- Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.
University of the Free State
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
- Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.
University of Venda
- Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
- Application Period: Usually from May to September.
University of Fort Hare
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
- Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.
University of the Western Cape
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
- Application Period: Generally from May to September.
North-West University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
- Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.
Rhodes University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
- Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.
Nelson Mandela University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
- Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
- Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.
University of Limpopo
- Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
- Application Period: From April to September.
University of Zululand
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
- Application Period: Usually between April and November.
Central University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
- Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.
Vaal University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
- Application Period: Typically from May to September.
Walter Sisulu University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
- Application Period: From April to September.
This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.