Meeting with the Parliamentary Education Portfolio Committee 27 May 2003 Cape Town

1. Meeting with the Parliamentary Education Portfolio Committee 27 May 2003 Cape Town

2. SECTOR SKILLS PLAN • SSP consulted and signed off by the Department of Labour in 2000 • Research to enhance sector profile completed in 2001 • Research to enhance understanding of skills needs and gaps planned • Research to understand the needs and issues within each constituency currently underway; • SSP review and update for 2005 currently underway

3. 2002 – 2003 BUSINESS PLAN • STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR LAST YEAR WERE: • To increase access to, and provision of, high quality and relevant training of employed people across member organisations; • To assist member organisations to achieve an agreed national standard for enterprise based (workplace) people development; • To enhance participation of ETD organisations in the implementation of Sector Skill Plan and thereby impacting on employment and productivity;

4. 2002 – 2003 BUSINESS PLAN • STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES / Continued • To increase the participation of SMEs in skills development processes; • To support and promote relevant social development initiatives by government, established organisations, NGOs, and CEOs through training and development projects; • To increase access to, and provision of high quality relevant training and development opportunities in areas of scarce supply and potential growth for new entrants to the ETDP sector, particularly for those under 30.

5. STATUS NUMBER PERCENTAGE Full Accreditation 45 66,00% Provisional Accreditation 23 34,00% TOTAL 68 100,00% The following is indicative of achievements for the 2002/3 financial year. The ETDQA Division had three main objectives for 2002/3. Provider Accreditation and Programme Evaluation Quality Assurance of Learner Achievement Capacity Building and Materials Development 1) Provider Accreditation and Programme Evaluation To date, the ETDQA Division has accredited 9 Full Qualifications and 4 Unit Standards. Year to date status on accreditation

6. Number of providers in your area of focus (Approx.) 288 (37 new applications) Number of providers that applied for accreditation 116 (10 resubmissions) = Total: 126 Number of providers provisionally accredited 31 Number of providers accredited 36 Number of applications for accreditation turned down. 12 Number of providers being assisted with accreditation 298 Number of providers de-accredited 0 The number of providers accredited and in the process of accreditation are:

7. ETDQA JSC MEETING No. of Applications Status Granted Up-Grading to Full Accred. Total New Applic. Re-Subm. Full Accred. Provisional Accred. No Accred. 29/01/2002 09 - 04 02 03 - 09 25/04/2002 14 01 05 04 06 - 15 24/07/2002 17 04 08 09 04 02 21 25/09/2002 10 04 9 5 0 01 14 19/11/2002 39 00 11 11 06 05 39 18/03/2003 33 05 -* -* -* 12 38 TOTAL 122 14 37 31 19 20 136 Accreditation Status Granted to Providers at ETDQA JSC Meetings

10. Discretionary Grants • In 2002 R74 million was made available to support various projects in the ETD sector; • Member organisations were invited to apply for these funds; • Over 3 500 applications were submitted by almost 2000 organisations; • R51.3 million (or 71.4%) was allocated for Skills Programmes and Learnerships of high priority; • HIV / AIDS was allocated R5.8 million

21. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Concept of the SETA is essentially a strategy for Economic • Development and Social Transformation. • Role of the ETDP SETA is embedded in that strategy. • 2 primary agendas for use of Skills Development: • The agenda of economic development • The agenda of social transformation

22. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • AGENDA OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • Economy divided into Economic Sectors; • Each sector must improve performance and productivity; • Skills development initiatives to enhance performance and productivity; • ETD Sector representing 17% of GDP and critical to the economy; • ETDP SETA must enhance productivity and performance of the ETD sector through Skills Development .

23. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • AGENDA OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION • Transformation of workplaces by empowering employees through Skills Development; • Maximising access for all to training opportunities; • Recognising the talent of the “unqualified” who have a rich foundation of experience – RPL; • Ensuring all citizens have equal access to quality programmes for Lifelong Learning;

24. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • AGENDA OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION • Ensuring that all citizens have the basic educational foundation in order to pursue careers; • Meeting the need of social target groups – women, rural communities, youth, unemployed and disabled; • Advancement of principles of equity and redress in service delivery and service provision.

25. ETDP SET ORGANOGRAM DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROJECT UNIT Clyde Maurice (Acting) NSF PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT Winston October

26. 3 CRE DIVISIONS • Constituency Support Services • Learnerships and Skills Programmes • ETDQA

27. Constituency Support Services • Research into skills needs in the sector; • Skills Planning processes in the sector, constituencies and member • organisations; • Facilitating the development of the ETDP Sector Skills Plan and Business Plan;

28. Constituency Support Services • Development of service plans to constituencies based on agreed needs; • Management of Constituency Service Plans and support to member organisations • Grants allocation, administration and management • Advisory services

29. ETDQA DIVISION Accreditation of constituent providers; • Evaluation of programmes in the ETDQA primary focus; • Registration of constituent assessors; • Validation of learner awards;

30. ETDQA DIVISION • Development of providers to deliver quality ETD in the ETD sector; • Promotion and advocacy of quality ETD; • Promotion and advocacy of RPL; • Advice and information to member organizations on achieving quality within programme.

31. National Skills Fund Project • In 2002 the ETDP SETA was allocated a grant of R108.9 million from the DoL to fund strategic projects in ETD sector; • To fund 1650 Learnerships in ECD and ABET; • To fund 11 000 Skills Programmes across the ETD sector; • Youth Work, Community Development and HIV / AIDS will also receive high priority; • Project to be launched in June / July 2003; • Projects to be implemented in the 21 Presidential Nodal Zones.

32. Communication • Ongoing Communication with Stakeholders very important; • Communications Strategy in place to address the needs of our constituencies; • Focus of this year’s Communication will be on marginalised organisations and communities; • Radio Campaign to commence soon to educate people about the role of the ETDP SETA • Call Centre to be implemented to improve our customer service;

33. National Conference • National Conference planned for 3-5 September 2003 at the ICC, Durban; • 500 delegates from across our constituencies to attend; • Theme of Conference is “Transforming the Nation through Skills Development”. • Main Objective: Bring stakeholders together to debate on critical issues affecting the ETD sector; • Also an opportunity to showcase our successes and milestones.

34. National Conference • National Conference planned for 3-5 September 2003 at the ICC, Durban; • 500 delegates from across our constituencies to attend; • Theme of Conference is “Transforming the Nation through Skills Development”. • Main Objective: Bring stakeholders together to debate on critical issues affecting the ETD sector; • Also an opportunity to showcase our successes and milestones.

35. Strategic Planning and Support Unit (SPSU) • Was established in January 2003, Unit within the CEO’s Office; • Provides support to the CEO in focussing the activities of the SETA to deliver relevant and responsive service to Constituent Member Organisations. • In doing so, the SPSU’s activities are centres around: • Strategic Planning • Strategic Guidance • Technical Advice to Management • Implementation, Tracking and Monitoring Support • Integration and focus of interdivisional activities • General reporting • Communication of performance • Dissemination of strategic information

36. Quality Management System (QMS) for the SETA • SPSU in the process of finalising the QMS for the SETA; • GTZ (German Technical Cooperation) assisting in reviewing current QMS; • QMS envisaged to be ready for implementation in August 2003; • QMS to incorporate Balanced ScoreCard for the organisation.

37. Partnerships • A draft partnerships policy statement and guidelines currently undergoing review and approval by the Governance Structures; • Envisaged date of implementation is 1 August 2003; • SPSU driving the process in consultation with other divisions; • The Partnerships Policy will provide the SETA with a framework for engaging with partnerships.

38. Staff Recruitment • Recruitment done according to SETAs Recruitment Policy and Strategy; • Employment Equity taken into consideration when hiring staff; • There are currently 54 permanent employees in the SETA; • There are 22 temporary staff members and consultants; • Current Organogram makes provision for approximately 100 permanent staff members.

39. Key Activities for 2003 to 2004 • Based on the SETA Business Plan, the following are some of the future key • activities planned for 2003 / 2004: • Development and Implementation of an Integrated Service Delivery Plan; • Development and Implementation of a Constituency Service Plan; • Implementation of a Quality Management System; • Implementation of a Performance Management and Development System; • A viable HRD Policy; • Development and implementation of user-friendly Procurement Manual.

40. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: 2003-2004 • GOVERNANCE • Governance structures function effectively to promote the objectives of the SETA in a manner • that is responsive to the circumstances of the ETD sector and efficient in the use of available • human, financial and other resources. • MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT • Development of organisational structures, policies and systems that are appropriate for • implementing, monitoring and evaluating the work of the SETA • SECTOR DEVELOPMENT • To assist organisations in the ETD sector through a programme of assistance in HRD that will • enable organisations to address related social, technical and organisational issues that limit • their ability to implement skills development.

41. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND DEVELOPMENT • To ensure that effective quality assurance systems and infrastructure are in place and to provide • support to organisations in implementing learning programmes and to ensure that all • organisations and employees in the Sector can benefit from quality ETD services and no-one is • disadvantaged because of their unique circumstances. • RESEARCH, MONITORING AND EVALUATION • To develop, define and implement an ongoing research agenda that will enhance the responsiveness of • the SETA in promoting its performance and productivity and that of its member organisations. • . • SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING • In promoting National Skills Development priorities, ensure that prioritised and relevant skills needs are met • through the availability of high quality Education, Training and Development programmes I each • constituency

42. PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT • To develop and implement comprehensive policies and procedures for mandatory and discretionary grants that ensure equitable distribution of resources • GRANTS MANAGEMENT • To develop and implement compherensive policies and procedures for mandatory • and discretionary grants thatensure equitable distribution of resources • COMMUNICATION • To establish and sustain meaningful and positive relations between the SETA and various stakeholders (internal and external) • NSF PROJECT • To ensure effective management of NSF Funds to extend Skills Development Services and Support to selected social target groups • PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION The ETDP-SETA will develop a more cohesive and productive partnership with the NationalDepartment of Education so that each could serve a complimentary and co-ordinated-operativerole, where each, in meeting its legislated purpose, collaborate in the interest of effective,efficient and properlycoordinated services and support in the sector

43. Key Activities for 2003 to 2004 • Review report and recommendations on SETA procurement; • Development and Implementation of a Communications Strategy for the SETA; • Establishment of monitoring and evaluation tools for all internal operations within the SETA; • Implementation of staff training and development programmes; • Review of Current SETA policies and development of outstanding ones; • Implementation of Risk Management Policy and Performance Risk Assessment by Internal Audit Function.

44. (1) To increase access to, and provision of, high quality and relevant training of employed people across member organisations. (NSDS 1) Developing a culture of high quality lifelong learning. ETDP SOs (2)To assist member organisations to achieve an agreed national standard for enterprise based (workplace) people development. (NSDS 2) Fostering skills development in the formal economy for productivity and employment growth. (3)To enhance participation of ETD Organisations in the implementation of the SSP thereby impacting on employment and productivity. ETDP SO (NSDS 3) Stimulating and supporting Skills Development in SMEs. (4)To increase the participation of SMEs (definition includes NGOs and community owned enterprises) in the skills development through the SETA processes and to create various mechanisms for SMEs to share capacity in order to participate in skills development. ETDP SO Targets

45. (NSDS 4) Promoting opportunities for skills development in social development initiatives. (5)To support and promote relevant social development initiatives by government, established organisations, NGOs, and COEs through training and development projects. ETDP SO (6)To increase access to, and provision of, high quality, relevant training and development opportunities in areas of scarce supply and potential growth for new entrants to the ETDP sector, particularly those under the age of 30. (NSDS 5) Assisting new entrants into employment in the labour market. ETDP SO Targets/ cont.

46. 10. PROGRESS AGAINST TARGETS NSDS Objective 1: Developing a culture of high quality lifelong learning ETDP SETA SO 1: To increase access to, and provision of, high quality and relevant training of employed people across member organisations Progress NSDS Success indicators SETA Targets – March 2003 Request for this information was not incorporated into the WSPs and therefore no statistical data is available on the number of workers who embarked on level one courses. 1.1 By March 2005, 70 percent of all workers have at least Level One qualification on the NQF. At least 2000 (0.3%) workers will have embarked on courses leading to level one on the NQF. Divisional Responsibility: CSS 18, 935 Learners have embarked on structured learning programmes since inception of the ETDP SETA. Out of a total target of 12,500 workers set for the ETDP SETA across a 2 year period from April 2001 to March 2003, this target has already been exceeded by 66% in 2002/3. 1.2 By March 2005, a minimum of 15 percent of workers to have embarked on a structured learning programme of whom at least 50 percent will have completed their programme satisfactorily 10,000 (1.5%) employees in the ETD Sector embark on structured learning programmes. Divisional Responsibility: CSS

47. The DoL has indicated that the 2002-2003 target should be 182,000 employees (constituting 28% of employees in the sector) receiving training. Preliminary analysis of 371 levy paying WSPs captured on the database and nine provincial WSPs shows that 177,491 employees will be trained between 2001-2003 therefore the estimate of 182,000 employees appears to be an achievable target. However, the ETDP SETA believes that the term “structured learning programme” refers to achieving credits recognised by SAQA.

48. NSDS Objective 1: Developing a culture of high quality lifelong learning ETDP SETA SO 2: To assist member organisations to achieve an agreed national standard for enterprise based (workplace) people development Progress NSDS Success indicators SETA Targets – March 2003 The ETDP SETA was accepted as an IIP Pilot site. ETDP SETA accepted as a delivery partner for IIP in the ETD Sector. 1.3 By March 2005, an average of 20 enterprises (to include large, medium and small enterprises) and at least five national government departments, to be committed to, or have achieved an agreed national standard for enterprise-based people development. The SETA participates in the DoL IIP pilot. Divisional Responsibility: Corporate Services

49. NSDS Objective 2: Fostering skills development in the formal economy for productivity and employment growth ETDP SETA SO 3: To enhance participation of ETD organisations in the implementation of the Sector Skills Plan thereby impacting on employment and productivity Statistics from the DoL / SARS Database indicates that out of a total of 7986 organisations paying levies, 53 Large Organisations are submitting WSP’s. 2.1 By March 2005, at least 75 percent of enterprises with more than 150 workers are receiving skills development grants and the contributions towards productivity and employer and employee benefits are measured. At least 85% (86) of large ETD organisations are submitting WSPs and receiving grants. Divisional Responsibility: CSS

50. 141 Medium Organisations submitted WSPs. The target was exceeded by 76% for 2002/3. 2.2 By March 2005, at least 40 percent of enterprises employing between 50 and 150 workers are receiving skills development grants and the contributions towards productivity and employer and employee benefits are measured At least 25% (80) of medium ETD organisations are submitting WSPs and receiving grants. Divisional Responsibility: CSS