Minister of Higher Education (South Africa)
| South Africa Minister of Higher Education | |
|---|---|
since 21 July 2025 | |
| Department of Higher Education and Training | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | President of South Africa |
| Inaugural holder | Blade Nzimande |
| Formation | 11 May 2009 |
| Deputy | |
| Salary | R2,211,937 |
| Website | Department of Higher Education and Training |
The Minister of Higher Education is the minister in the Cabinet of South Africa with responsibility for higher education in South Africa. The post was created as the Minister of Higher Education and Training in May 2009. It was called the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology between May 2019 and June 2024.
The role is currently held by African National Congress member Buti Manamela, who was sworn in on 21 July 2025.
The position complements the Minister of Basic Education, who leads the Department of Basic Education, and is therefore responsible for primary and secondary education in South Africa.