NN 02/2026
WHAT IS THE SAOU PLANNING
FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS?
Dear SAOU Members
In 2026, a new three-year term for our elected leadership commenced. Accordingly, renewed attention is being given to the strategic positioning of the SAOU for the next three to five years. Over the past thirty years, the SAOU has had a significant influence on the education landscape in South Africa and remains committed to ensuring that we will continue to add value to our members and the broader education community in the years ahead.
The SAOU Standing Committee has approved a research project aimed at the strategic positioning of our union. This project will be conducted by an independent consultant, Blue Horizon. The project will commence in February 2026 and is expected to be completed by 31 May 2026. The intention is to present the research findings at the triennial congress to be held on 24–25 June 2026.
The research will be twofold in nature. Firstly, a quantitative analysis will be conducted in which a sample of 700 members will be requested to complete a questionnaire. Secondly, a qualitative analysis will take place through focus group discussions involving a sample of 80 members.
The purpose of the research project is to ensure that the SAOU continues to meet the future needs of its members in a rapidly changing world, while also ensuring that the SAOU remains relevant as a trade union within the education sector and continues to be an active role player.
Should you, as a member, be approached to participate in the research project, whether by completing the questionnaire or by taking part in focus group discussions, it is of the utmost importance that you participate fully and with commitment. We rely on your cooperation in this regard.
2026/02/05
WAT BEPLAN DIE SAOU
VIR DIE VOLGENDE 5 JAAR?
Geagte SAOU-lede
In 2026 het ‘n nuwe driejaartermyn vir ons verskose leierskap ‘n aanvang geneem. Hiermee word daar dan opnuut aandag gegee aan die strategiese posisionering van die SAOU vir die volgende drie tot vyf jaar. Die SAOU het in die afgelope dertig jaar ‘n beduidende invloed op die onderwyslandskap in Suid-Afrika gehad en is daartoe verbind om te verseker dat ons ook in die nabye toekoms van waarde vir ons lede en die breë onderwysgemeenskap sal wees.
Die SAOU Dagbestuur het ‘n navorsingsprojek goedgekeur, vir die strategiese posisionering van ons vakbond, wat deur ‘n onafhanklike konsultant, Blue Horizon, uitgevoer word. Die projek skop in Februarie 2026 af wat teen 31 Mei 2026 afgehandel sal wees. Die beplanning is om die bevindinge van die navorsing tydens die driejaarlikse kongres op 24 -25 Junie 2026 bekend te maak.
Die aard van die navorsing is tweeledig. Eerstens ‘n kwantatiewe analise waar ‘n steekproef van 700 lede ‘n vraelys sal voltooi. Tweedens sal ‘n kwalitatiewe analise plaasvind waar fokusgroep besprekings met ‘n steekproef van 80 lede sal plaasvind.
Die doel van die navorsingsprojek is om seker te maak dat die SAOU steeds in ons lede se toekomstige behoeftes kan voorsien in ‘n snel veranderende wêreld, maar dat ons ook as die SAOU steeds relevant as vakbond binne die onderwyssektor, ‘n aktiewe rolspeler sal bly.
Indien u as lid genader word om aan die navorsingsprojek deel te neem, hetsy deur die vraelys of deur die fokusgroep besprekings, is dit van uiterste belang dat u met oorgawe aan die proses sal deelneem. Ons maak staat op u samewerking in hierdie verband.
