Learn About SAPA
Welcome to SAPA Gauteng
We encourage all South African Principals to join the Association. The South African Principals’ Association is in turn, affiliated to the International Confederation of Principals. The ICP has established links with principal associations in many countries and hosts a biennial international conference of principals.
History
SAPA was formed in 1995 at a launching conference in the Western Cape. It is based on the principles of non-alignment to any political party or organization, or to any other educator body or union. This paves the way for individuals to be members of the major teacher unions in South Africa and also be members of SAPA. While SAPA is the national umbrella body, the association effectively functions at provincial level. Each province elects its own executive committee to organize activities within the province, such as conferences, local seminars, newsletters, negotiations with provincial education departments in the interests of members etc.
Mission Statement
We, as members of SAPA, recognise and acknowledge our role as educational managers and leaders, and through our collective and professional conduct at local, provincial and national levels, strive to excel in our task through self-development and interaction as an independent, non-discriminatory and non-aligned Association.
- Provide opportunities for the professional development of Principals.
- Participate in curriculum development and educational restructuring.
- Recognize and promote the role of the Principal in the school and in the community.
- Facilitate communication among educational leaders.
- Undertake educational research, publish journals and or news sheets and disseminate professional literature.
- Promote liaison with teacher associations and unions.
- Establish links with international associations of Principals Promote the interests of members
- Promote and enhance educational leadership and effective school management teams.
See the Benefits that SAPA can add to your legacy!
Become a SAPA Member today by simply clicking on the button below and filling in our registration form
A Few Benefits that SAPA can offer you!
The SAPA national executive committee meets ONCE a term. The meetings are usually in Gauteng (either Johannesburg or Pretoria), and these include meeting with the national department of education. The President and members of the executive committee have held regular meetings with the Department of Education, in particular with Mr James Ndlebe (Director: Education Management and Governance Development) where various issues affecting school management have been discussed.
Your Membership
Our professional body which aims at enhancing your skills and professional development so that you will feel more confident about the task of leading your school.
Discounted Services
Our service providers offer us special rates on their products and services. These discounts are available to SAPA Members only. Our combined goal is to rapidly develop education, and discounted rates offered to our members make it easier to do so.
The 4th Industrial Revolution
By becomming a SAPA Member, you are ensuring your school enters the 4th industrial revolution. You will be reciving the latest developments in the educational sector.
The National Conference
The opportunity to attend the annual national conference which ensures that you will be at the forefront of educational developments by means of stimulating and relevant keynote speakers and challenging and practical workshop sessions. A different SAPA provincial executive hosts the annual conference each year.
Conferences and Workshops
As a member, you receive the opportunity to attend local and provincial workshops, seminars and conferences organized by your executive and which are in tune with local needs. Your participation at the local and provincial level will determine the effectiveness of SAPA-MP.
Educational Leadership
Ensuring that you never feel isolated from not only national but also international trends, SAPA provides opportunities to access current world developments in educational leadership through membership of the international Confederation of Principals (ICP) and the African Convention of Principals (ACP).