Section 5: Functions of Authority

5. Functions of Authority The Authority shall have such functions as may be necessary to effectively further its objects and shall, in particular— (a) advise or assist in the setting up of pension schemes for the staff of secondary and pre-vocational schools; (b) collect all necessary data in order to enable the Authority to carry out its objects; (c) deal with matters relating to secondary and pre-vocational schools, their managers, rectors and members of teaching and non-teaching staff; (d) formulate appropriate policies, make rules, issue guidelines and directives, and set standards and conditions— (i) for promoting and enhancing quality education in secondary schools; (ii) for the registration of secondary and pre-vocational schools; (iii) for ensuring efficiency and transparency in the manner in which grants are used by secondary and pre-vocational schools; (iv) for the admission, transfer and discipline of students of secondary and pre-vocational schools; or (v) that are incidental or conducive to the attainment of its objects; P33 – 3 [Issue 9] Private Secondary Schools Authority Act (e) undertake inspection and periodic quality audits in academic, infrastructural and other areas related to school management; (f) ensure that secondary and pre-vocational schools are managed in accordance with relevant laws, rules, guidelines, directives and standards; (g) carry out enquiries into complaints regarding secondary and pre-vocational schools and take necessary action or refer such complaints to appropriate authorities, as the case may be; and. (h) provide educational counselling, career guidance and psychological support, as appropriate, to students of secondary and pre-vocational schools. [S. 5 amended by Act 56 of 1983; s. 5 of Act 50 of 2002; repealed and replaced by s. 7 of Act 20 of 2016 w.e.f. 1 October 2016.]