| (1) | There is hereby established a Ministerial Advisory Committee on Training, which consists of— |
| (a) | [Section 9(1)(a) deleted by section 21(a) of Act No. 11 of 2013]; |
| (b) | [Section 9(1)(b) deleted by section 21(a) of Act No. 11 of 2013]; |
| (d) | not more than eight other persons appointed by the Minister on the basis of necessity and required expertise. |
[Section 9(1)(d) substituted by section 21(a) of Act No. 11 of 2013]
| (2) | The persons appointed under subsection (1)(d) may hold office for a renewable period of three years, and at least three of them must have extensive academic experience and knowledge. |
| (3) | In addition to the members contemplated in subsection (1) the Minister must, subject to subsection (4) appoint a fit and proper person who is a South African citizen, with experience in higher education. to be the Chairperson of the Advisory Committee. |
| (4) | The Minister must by notice in the Gazette, and by such other means as may be viable, invite nominations for the position of Chairperson of the Advisory Committee from the public. |
| (5) | A member of the Advisory Committee who is not in the full-time employment of the State must be paid the remuneration and allowances determined by the Minister with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance. |
| (6) | The period of office of the Chairperson is three years and may be renewed for a further period not exceeding two years. |
| (7) | The functions of the Advisory Committee are to— |
| (a) | conduct research and make recommendations to the Minister on the formulation and review of policies on training; |
| (b) | assist the Director-General to develop a curriculum and to make recommendations to the Minister in that regard. |
[Section 9(7)(b) substituted by section 21(b) of Act No. 11 of 2013]
| (8) | The Advisory Committee must within three months after its establishment submit rules and procedures governing its functions to the Minister for approval. |
| (9) | The Advisory Committee may, in consultation with the Minister, establish such subcommittees as may be necessary for the performance of its functions. |
