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Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA

Explore the MERSETA Diversified Career Development Framework focusing on emerging tools, services, and initiatives to bridge the skills gap in Industry 4.0. Discover indigenous approaches, tech innovations, and quality enhancements for effective career progression.

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Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA

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  1. Manufacturing, Engineering andRelated Services SETA Diversified Career Development Framework Thursday 15 February 2018 Protea Hotel OR Thambo LEADERS IN CLOSING THE SKILLS GAP

  2. The need for an expanded Career Development Approach (1) • The critical need for the merSETA to engage in effective Career Development Programmes emerged at the 2017 Inter Chamber Conference and also at the 2017 AA Strategy Session. • The disruptive impact of Industry 4.0 on the work of work and the lives of workers, necessitates the development of effective career development services and tools that deal with the career choices of youth as well as multiple career transitions of adults.

  3. The need for an expanded Career Development Approach (2) • In the new world of work a SETAs can no longer afford to merely attend “Youth Career Expo Events” of Basic and Higher Education departments. This work must continue but the focus of SETAs must expand to include Career Development initiatives, services and tools for adults as well as employers within the MER-Sector. • Through a more technological approach the reach can be increased and the new generation can be excited. • A growing number of Scientific Research is showing evidence that an indigenous approach to career development produce better results in developing countries such as South Africa.

  4. merSETA Diversified Career Development Framework • Project 1: Career Development Tools for youth and adults • Traditional: online assessments, trade guides, career portals, career expos and skills competitions • New Generation: virtual and augmented reality workplace tours, skills simulators, gaming, social networking groups and virtual career guidance & mentors • Project 2: Career Information • Current Jobs • Jobs of the Future

  5. merSETA Diversified Career Development Framework (2) • Project 3: Indigenous Career Development Services for youth and adults • A practical feasibility study within the 5 chambers aimed at piloting Indigenous Career Management Skills that fosters career adaptability and employability. • Project 4: Quality Improvement of Career Development • RPL Mechanism for entry level Career Development Practitioners • Africa Peer-Review Career Development Research Journal • Annual South African Career Development Practitioner Congress

  6. merSETA Career DVD

  7. THANK YOU

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