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SDF Networking Event Emotional Intelligence

Join us for a presentation on Emotional Intelligence, showcasing Fasset's commitment to lifelong learning. This event is funded by discretionary Seta funds and aims to address skills shortages in South Africa.

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SDF Networking Event Emotional Intelligence

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  1. SDF Networking EventEmotional Intelligence Fasset Presentation September 2007

  2. Welcome • This course demonstrates Fasset’s commitment to lifelong learning • Funded out of discretionary Seta funds (unclaimed levies) • All Fasset funded interventions support the skills shortage in South Africa – JIPSA, ASGISA • Focus on SDFs

  3. Occupations characterised by a scarcity of qualified and experienced people (current and anticipated) e.g. Accountant, Doctor Scarce Skill

  4. Particular skills gaps within an occupation e.g. Knowledge of IFRS, Communication Skills Critical Skill

  5. Where are the shortages? • In the professionals & associated professionals occupations • Accountants and trainee accountants • Qualified black people, especially in the higher level occupations and professional designations

  6. Shortages? Continued • Many employers find it difficult to meet their employment equity targets because of the unavailability of suitably qualified black staff

  7. Critical Skills Shortages? • Specialist financial skills • Basic computer skills • Administrative and support skills • Management and leadership skills

  8. Scarce & Critical Skills Guideline • Available on Fasset website • Detail in Sector Skills Plan (SSP) • 2007/2008 • 2008/2009

  9. Mandatory Grant 2007/2008 • Deadline of 30 June 2007 • 50% of SDL • Payment made on 31 August 2007 • Employers who missed the deadline • New employers • Fasset Skills Advisors (FSAs)

  10. Strategic Cash Grant 2007/2008 • 20% of the SDL • In six strategic areas • Due 31 March 2008 • For expenses in the period 1 January to 31 December 2007

  11. SCG 2007/2008 Continued • Adult Basic Education & Training • Internal Bursaries • External Bursaries • Workplace Experience • Learnerships • New Venture Creation

  12. Learnership Cash Grant 2007/2008 • LCG available for SDL and non-SDL firms • Black and/or learners with disabilities • Commencement between 1 January and 31 December 2007 • Firms must employ fewer than 150 people

  13. LCG 2007/2008 Continued • Application due 31 March 2008 • Fasset and other selected learnerships • Extensions to be submitted by 31 March 2008 • Tax deduction is available to firms who employ ANY learner on a learnership

  14. For Skills Development Facilitators Understanding Emotional Intelligence September 2007 Latest Trends in Recruitment November 2007 Lifelong Learning

  15. General Courses Ethics October 2007 Budget & Tax 2008 Update March 2008 Courses can be run in different venues on request from 14 or more delegates Certificate of attendance Fasset members Lifelong Learning Continued

  16. Development Projects • Three Work Readiness Programmes in operation • Includes employability and soft skills • Learners available for uptake and recruitment • Place 70% of learners on learnerships, internships or permanent employment in Fasset sector.

  17. 1. Bonani • Looking to the Future • 450 unemployed Black commerce graduates • Work readiness programme that combines soft skills and academic skills • 400 accounting and 50 bookkeeping

  18. 2. Itukisa • Getting Ready or Preparing Oneself • 30 unemployed Black graduates • 6-week work readiness training programme in selected technical and soft skills required for CA environment

  19. 3. Thusanani • Tshivenda phrase Help Each Other • 400 unemployed Black graduates in batches of 100, over 2 years • Work readiness, employability and soft skills • Encompassing the critical skills areas in the sector • Provide comprehensive mentor (learner support) programme

  20. Other • Free Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) • Non levy payer registrations

  21. Thank You • Questions? • For more information or queries call Fasset Call Centre on 086 101 0001 • www.fasset.org.za

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