Fasset PresentationFasset Presentation

July 2009July 2009

Valuing Diversity in the WorkplaceValuing Diversity in the Workplace

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Seta Landscape

• 3 possibilities

Clustering of Seta's

Disband Seta's

Maintain status quo

• Public hearings July 2009

• Final decision at National Skills Conference October 2009

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Seta Landscape

• Business as usual

• Setas no longer report to the Department of Labour

• Setas are to move to Department of Higher Education and Training

• Final structures are not yet in place, public will be notified as more information becomes available

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National Skills Fund

• Funding window for development projects that support growth sectors of the SA economy

• Application form and guideline available on Fasset’s website

• R1.5 billion available

• 1st window closed 30 April, currently evaluating

• If additional funds available, 2nd window applications open 1 August 2009

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Fasset Disability Toolkit

• Employment of people with disabilities in SA and the finance sector is currently as follows

• Goal is to facilitate the accelerated employment and retention of people with disabilities

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Fasset Disability Toolkit

• Aims to create awareness

• Case studies offer guidance

• Legislation – how to comply

• Challenges in employing people with disabilities

• Good practice and recommendation strategies

• Retention and available resources

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Mandatory Grant 2009

• Mandatory Grant was due 30 June 2009

• Includes WSP and ATR

• The grants are currently being assessed

• Payments from August 2009

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Strategic Cash Grant (SCG)

• Up to 20% of SDL

• Approved Mandatory Grant is a prerequisite

• For education & training interventions in strategic areas for 2009 calendar year

• Deadline is 31 March 2010

• Form and guidelines from www.fasset.org.za

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Scarce and Critical Skills

• Scarce Skills: people needed to fill job vacancies

• Critical Skills: a specific skill that is ‘critical’ to the full functioning of a person within their job

• Job titles are linked OFO codes

• Organising Framework for Occupations

• A coding system to enable cross sector and national research

• 2009/2010 Scarce Skills Guide

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Learnership Cash Grant (LCG)

• Learnership commencement period 1 January to 31 December 2009

• Any extension applications must reach Fasset on or before 31 March 2010

• Grant due 31 March 2010

• Higher amount for people with disabilities – R27,000 vs. R47,250 for 3-year programme

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Tax Amendment Bill

• Released for public comment

• Documents can be found on www.treasury.gov.za

• Substantial and positive changes regarding the learnership tax allowance 

• An increase in the allowance for multi-year learnerships

• Forward your comments directly to Treasury and/or work with your professional body

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Lifelong Learning 2009

July Managing Diversity in the Workplace

July – Aug General Client Services

Aug – Sep Business Development and Marketing

Sep – Oct Complying with Changes in Legislation

Sept – Oct Communication Skills

Oct – Nov Innovation and Creativity

Nov The Organisation as a Site of Learning Excellence

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Lifelong Learning 2010

Feb Managing Change

Feb – March Office Etiquette

March Introduction to the Role of SDF

March – April Budget & Tax Update 2010

• Free events

• Register on www.fasset.org.za

• Dependent on Seta Landscape 2010 – 2015

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Thank You

Fasset Call Centre

086 101 0001

www.fasset.org.za