Overview of HERS-SA

HERS-SA is a self-sustaining non-profit organisation(NPO), which was registered in September 2003 by the Department of Social Development.
HERS-SA is dedicated to the advancement and leadership development of women in the Higher Education sector. As a registered NPO HERS-SA has advocated for, and contributed to, the career and leadership development of women employed in the higher education sector via carefully crafted programmes. HERS-SA is an independent Chapter of HERS Mid-America. Ongoing contact and co-operation has grown in both directions, with women visiting the USA and vice versa. Inspired by the American HERS programme and with the initial support of the Andrew W Mellon Foundation, HERS-SA first began offering professional development programmes for academic and administrative women in South Africa in 2000. HERS-SA is now fully self-sustaining. Over 1 000 women from South Africa and other countries across Africa, and the USA have participated in HERS-SA programmes.
HERS-SA is honoured to have, as one of its alumna, the support of Ms Naledi Pandor, the Minister of Home Affairs.