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PREMIER’S COORDINATING FORUM

PREMIER’S COORDINATING FORUM. PROVINCIAL TRAINING ACADEMY 17 March 2010. Purpose of item. To engage Local Government in a discussion and get agreement regarding- the training of local government councillors and officials, and

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PREMIER’S COORDINATING FORUM

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  1. PREMIER’S COORDINATING FORUM PROVINCIAL TRAINING ACADEMY 17 March 2010

  2. Purpose of item • To engage Local Government in a discussion and get agreement regarding- • the training of local government councillors and officials, and • a terms of reference to take the issue forward.

  3. Discussion • The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996 requires the Provincial Government to support and strengthen the capacity of municipalities to manage their own affairs. Refer to sections 154 (1) and 155 (6) (a) and (b) • The Provincial Government of the Western Cape has, as part of its Modernisation Program, decided to reform and professionalise the Provincial Training Academy at Kromme Rhee to become a world class training institute with a view to build a Professional Public Service.

  4. Discussion • In the light of Province’s constitutional obligation Cabinet holds the view that the Provincial Training Academy can also serve local government in the training of Councillors and officials. • To ensure success, good co-operation and co-ordination in this regard, the two spheres of government should agree on a framework to facilitate the delivery of training, especially with the view to equip councilors after the 2011 municipal elections. Consensus is imperative for a venture like this to succeed

  5. TERMS OF REFERENCE

  6. Purpose • To ensure that all councillors and officials in the provincial and in local government in pursuit of rebuilding and modernising the service have: • Access to, participate in and undergo training and re- • training within the South African legislative framework, • that speaks to the strategic objectives of the PGWC and • Local Government. • Training institutions and facilities in the province that • function on levels of international best practice utilising • the most effective, modern and appropriate technology.

  7. Business case • The modernisation project stems from the Provincial Government’s strategic priorities to enhance service delivery at the coalface. • The following aspects were identified that gave rise to the project, relating to the improvement of training, namely: • Practices and processes must be introduced to ensure • that the training effort is aligned to the strategic • challenges in the Province and Local Government

  8. Business case • Accessibility to government’s training services and • improving the officials experience when interfacing with • government training institutions and undergoing training • Putting systems, and processes in place to assess • evaluate monitor and control governments institutions and • ensure that the training provided responds to the • strategic needs of the government • Ensure that training is provided in a cost effective and • efficient and economic manner to ensure that citizens and • customers receive value for money

  9. Expected outcomes • Skills Planning and Development Strategy, Policy and Standards • Skills Planning Framework • Quality training programmes which are within the legislative framework and aligned to the skills plan • A network of strategic partners • Systems for monitoring, evaluation, reporting and quality control • ICT systems and infrastructure to optimise the functioning of the Academy

  10. Scope • Project 1: Skills Planning • Project 2: Design and Delivery • Project 3: Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting • Project 4: Support and Infrastructure • As part of the above-mentioned projects, the work stream will • focus on both the provincial and local government spheres. • Links and partnerships with HEI’s will be an important focus of • all the Provincial Training Work Stream processes.

  11. Recommendation • That it be noted that the Provincial Government of the Western Cape, through its Provincial Training Academy, intends to formalise accredited and short training courses in local government in line with its constitutional mandate to assist and develop the capacity of local authorities. • That it also be noted that the training will be practical of nature and that courses will be developed in consultation with the local government sector.

  12. THANK YOU ENKOSI DANKIE

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