The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) was established in 2024 as part of the rationalization of Government Ministries and State-Owned Enterprises. The Ministry is mandated to provide leadership and overall policy development, strategy, and standards in higher education and skills development.
Vision
Transformative higher education ecosystems.
Mission
We exist to provide diverse, accessible, inclusive, transformative higher education and skills development ecosystems that ensure a knowledgeable and globally competitive workforce.
In line with the above mandate, the Ministry has to drive the following portfolio responsibilities/services; policy development, promoting higher education accessibility, educational standards and regulations, skills development for a competitive workforce, employable and entrepreneurial skills, strengthening research and innovation, Government higher education funding, accreditation and regulation of education training providers, quality assurance of examination programmes, support for research and innovation initiatives, promotion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education.
Ministry Departments
- Corporate Services (CS)
- Department of Tertiary Education Financing (DTEF)
- Department of Technical Vocational Education and Training (DTVET)
- Department of Health Sciences Education and Training (DHSET)
- Department of Teacher Training and Development (DTT&D)
CORPORATE SERVICES (CS)
Corporate Services provides strategic direction and guidance in the provision of corporate services functions to the Ministry through effective mobilisation, management and utilisation of resources, monitoring and implementation of the Ministry’s development projects to ensure effective execution of the ministry’s core mandate. Corporate Services is responsible for providing human and financial resources and implementation of the public service policy.
Contacts: Tel: 3631300/3631408 Address: Private Bag 00517, Gaborone Email: mohepro [at] gov.bw (mohepro[at]gov[dot]bw)
DEPARTMENT OF TERTIARY EDUCATION FINANCING (DTEF)
The DTEF is responsible for implementing and overseeing policies related to tertiary education financing in Botswana. It addresses the country's technical and manpower needs by performing key functions such as student placement, disbursement of funds, career guidance, monitoring of performance, loan recovery, and contract management with institutions and service providers. The tertiary education services are automated therefore applicants are expected to post their sponsorship online.
Key Functions:
- Student Placement
- Disbursement of Funds
- Career Guidance and Counselling
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Students' Performance
- Loans Recovery
- Contracts Management
Contacts: Tel: 3719300/3719301 Fax: 3972775 Address: Private Bag 0079, Gaborone
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (DTVET)
The Department exists to provide quality, accessible, and equitable Vocational Education and Training (VET) to enable youth to contribute to national socio-economic and technological advancement.
Key Functions:
- Managing Technical Colleges and Brigades which offer essential skills development in various trades.
- Developing skill enhancement programs that align with market demands and workforce needs.
- Promoting continuous skills upgrading and ensuring that learners in key sectors remain competitive.
Contacts: Tel: 3732739/3732744 Fax: 3180941 Address: Private Bag 0062, Gaborone Email: tvet [at] gov.bw (tvet[at]gov[dot]bw)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION AND TRAINING (DHSET)
To provide training of highly skilled health professionals capable of delivering safe and effective healthcare.
Key Functions:
- Providing specialised training for healthcare professionals in nursing, midwifery and allied health.
- Maintaining global standards in health sciences education and aligning programs with national health needs as well as the National Credit and Qualifications Framework (NCQF).
- Collaborating with healthcare institutions to offer practical training experiences for students.
Contacts: Tel: 3974268/3180468 Fax: 3655700 Address: P.O Box 985, Gaborone
DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (DTT&D)
The Department exists to provide training of teachers for primary and junior secondary schools and highly skilled technicians in various fields, through colleges of education and technical colleges respectively.
Key Functions:
- Programme Development and Delivery
- Quality Assurance and Assessment
- Award of Certificates
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Contacts: Tel: 3655000 Fax: 3180943 Address: Private Bag 0062, Gaborone
