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QCTO Presentation to Portfolio Committee - August 2013

This presentation provides an overview of the establishment, mandate, and situational analysis of the Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO) in South Africa.

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QCTO Presentation to Portfolio Committee - August 2013

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  1. Presentation to the Portfolio Committee of Higher Education and Training14 August 2013 QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  2. Establishment • The Skills Development Act (SDA) as amended in 2008 provided for the establishment of the Quality Council for Trades & Occupations • The Higher Education Laws Amendment Act, passed 7 December 2012, permitted the QCTO to appoint staff to execute its mandate - Interim staffing arrangements put into place • QCTO listed as Schedule 3A Public Entity 31 December 2010, effective retrospectively from 1st April 2010 • Permanent staffing, CEO and six Deputy Directors took place 1 April 2012 QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  3. Mandate Both the NQF and SDA Acts set out the QCTO Mandate, which is • Design and develop occupational standards and qualifications • Establish and maintain occupational standards and qualifications • Ensure the quality of occupational standards and qualifications • Promote the objectives of the National Qualifications Framework QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  4. Situational Analysis in ComparisonNational Matters 2012-2013 2013-2014 Economic factors —Skills shortage national priority —NDP provides for 20 yr planning horizon —Planning for skills training as part of infrastructure development well advanced Economic factors — Skills shortage national priority — NDP provides for 20 yr planning horizon — Infrastructure development in initial stages of development QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  5. Situational Analysis in ComparisonNational Matters 2012-2013 2013-2014 Legislation —White Paper preparation in progress —QCs required to submit advice to Minister relative to his comments and instructions in Gazette 36003 —QCTO allowed to make funding submissions as per the regulations and instructions from the Skills Branch Legislation —Green Paper produced and comments received —Determination of Sub-frameworks (Gazette 36003) published —SETA Grant Regulations (Gazette 35940) published QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  6. Situational Analysis in ComparisonNational Matters 2012-2013 2013-2014 Social Factors —Government and SAQA focus on improving the image of occupational qualification Technological Factors —Continued growth and development of Career Advisory Service and National Career Advice Portal Social Factors —Negative public perception of acquiring occupational qualification versus academic qualification Technological Factors —Career Advisory Service of SAQA continues to unfold —National Career Advice Portal developed (portal explains career paths for all occupations) QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  7. Situational Analysis in ComparisonOrganisational Matters 2012-2013 2013-2014 Human Resources —Hiring of permanent staff a key focus with particular attention to Corporate Services and Governance staff in order to provide operational support needed for core business to operate —At current funding level can only fill 32 of the 46 posts on organogram Human Resources —CEO & 6 Deputy Directors first permanent employees hired at 1 April 2012 —Senior Management team in place November 2012 QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  8. Situational Analysis in ComparisonOrganisational Matters 2012-2013 2013-2014 Finance —Expect much higher levels of spending due to staff appointments and implementation of QCTO’s own Supply Change Management Policy and bid committees —Improved source of funding for quality assurance functions due to proclamation of SETA Grant Regulations Finance —Unspent funds at a high level as filling of a number of permanent posts did not commence until September 2012 —Limited staff capacity had negative impact on ability to spend —Delays of DHET SCM system was outside control of QCTO (policies which were designed for large org, not suitable for QCTO) QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  9. Situational Analysis in ComparisonOrganisational Matters 2012-2013 2013-2014 Systems —Director of IT engaged 1 June 2013 —Development of processes and procedures for the development of qualifications to be completed —Development of processes and procedures as well as policies for other areas will receive significant attention Systems —MIS virtually non-existent —Development and documentation of operational processes and procedures underway QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  10. Situational Analysis in ComparisonOrganisational Matters 2012-2013 2013-2014 Marketing & Communication —General public made aware of QCTO through participation in other entities’ and organisations’ road shows, participation in conferences —Own series of national road shows planned —Extensive engagement with stakeholders as QCTO executes its mandate (qualification development) Marketing & Communication —General public’s knowledge of QCTO limited, major marketing activities (newsletter and branding) and work with the QCTO to a small audience QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  11. Situational Analysis in ComparisonOrganisational Matters 2012-2013 2013-2014 Governance —Council and Committees active —Qualifications Committee’s productivity increased due to standardisation of processes and tools to evaluate qualifications Governance —Council expertise and experience in place —Following committees in place • Exco • Audit and Risk • Qualifications • Assessment and Accreditation • Finance QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  12. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Strategic Outcome Oriented Goals • Effectiveness and Efficiency • Access, Success and Progression • An Improved NQF Landscape QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  13. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Strategic Plan Overview Two Programmes • Administration (Strategic objective for Strategic Goal 1) • Occupational Qualifications Management (Strategic objective for Strategic Goals 2 & 3) QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  14. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Strategic Plan Overview (continued) Programme 1—has 6 sub programmes Programme 2—has 3 sub programmes QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  15. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Programme 1 Administration The purpose is to ensure effective & efficient corporate services, corporate governance, strategic management, secretariat service to the QCTO Council and selected committees and management of appeals QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  16. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Sub programme 1: CEO/Governance, Strategy, Secretariat Services and Appeals QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  17. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Sub programme 1: CEO/Governance, Strategy, Secretariat Services and Appeals (continued) QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  18. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Sub programme 2: Financial Management QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  19. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Sub programme 3: Human Resources Management (cont’d) QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  20. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Sub programme 3: Human Resources Management (continued) QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  21. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Sub programme 4: Information Technology QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  22. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Sub programme 5: Marketing and Communication QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  23. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Programme 2 Occupational Qualifications Management The purpose is to ensure availability and currency of authentic qualifications and part qualifications for trades and non-trade occupations on the OQSF; to ensure a quality assurance environment that is fair, effective and efficient in relation to accreditation, assessment and certification of qualifications for trades and non-trade occupations; and to manage an effective and efficient engagement strategy for the advancement of NQF objectives with stakeholders. QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  24. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Sub programme 1: Occupational Qualifications Development and Review QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  25. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Sub programme 1: Occupational Qualifications Development and Review (continued) QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  26. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Sub programme 1: Occupational Qualifications Development and Review (continued) QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  27. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Sub programme 2: Occupational Qualifications Quality Assurance QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  28. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Sub programme 2: Occupational Qualifications Quality Assurance QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  29. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Sub programme 2: Occupational Qualifications Quality Assurance (continued) QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  30. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 Sub programme 2: Occupational Qualifications Quality Assurance (continued) QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  31. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 MTEF BUDGET 2013/14 – 2015/16 QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  32. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme2013-2014 MTEF BUDGET 2013/14 – 2015/16 QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

  33. Thank you QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 14 August 2013

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