The Division for Social Impact manages a Matric programme for adults who did not pass matric at school and who is older than 21. It is called the Senior Certificate and is similar to the National Senior Certificate. In the surrounding communities of Stellenbosch there are hundreds of people who do not have a matric certificate, which is hampering their opportunity to find a job, study further or advance in their current employment.
Eighty-nine (89) learners wrote the exam in 2017 and this year the enrolments have doubled to 170 for the 2017/2018 cycle. Due to a collaborative relationship with the Western Cape Community Education and Training College (WCCETC) of the Department of Higher Education and Training, six subjects are covered by the WCCETC. They pay teachers who offer the classes on a weekly basis in the Lückhoff School Building in Banghoek Rd, Stellenbosch.
Currently we have a number of learners in the subjects as stated in the table below, who need classes of two hours per week to enable them to pass the examination in June 2018.
| Afrikaans | 5 | 3 | 21 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 5 |
| English | 16 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 11 |
| Total | 21 | 6 | 40 | 21 | 30 | 9 | 19 | 16 |
Subject | AGRI. SCIENCES | ACCOUNTING | ECONOMICS | GEOGRAPHY | HISTORY | RELIGION STUDIES | MATHEMATICS | PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
The classes will commence as soon as a teacher is available. We are seeking lecturers and post-graduate students who will commit to teaching one subject from 1 October 2017 to 31st May 2018 excluding December and January for TWO hours per week every week of the month excluding recess. Subject materials, previous examination papers and a curriculum will be provided. Teachers will also be reimbursed for copies or credits will be loaded on SU staff card. Unfortunately no payment is available but teachers are paid a small stipend per week for transport or other expense agreed upon. Classes take place at the Lückhoff School Building, but smaller classes may convene in a space that suits the particular teacher. We are asking staff members with proficiency in the listed subjects to volunteer two hours per week in the evening to offer these classes. If you are interested in helping us with this very worthy cause, please contact Grace Bruintjies graceb@sun.ac.za or at 021-8083640
