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

Meeting with the Meeting with the

Parliamentary Education Portfolio CommitteeParliamentary Education Portfolio Committee

27 May 200327 May 2003

Cape TownCape Town

SECTOR SKILLS PLANSECTOR 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

2002 – 2003 BUSINESS PLAN2002 – 2003 BUSINESS PLAN

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR LAST YEAR WERE: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;

2002 – 2003 BUSINESS PLAN2002 – 2003 BUSINESS PLANSTRATEGIC OBJECTIVES / ContinuedSTRATEGIC 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.

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 EvaluationQuality Assurance of Learner AchievementCapacity 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

STATUS NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Full Accreditation 45 66,00%

Provisional Accreditation 23 34,00%

TOTAL 68 100,00%

The number of providers accredited and in the process of accreditation are:

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

Accreditation Status Granted to Providers at ETDQA JSC Meetings ETDQA JSC

MEETINGNo. of Applications Status Granted Up-

Grading toFull 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

Accredited Providers Per Category

Category Number of Providers Percentage Micro (1 – 5 employees) 17 25% Small (6 – 9 employees) 28 41,2% Medium (10 – 49 employees) 20 29,4% Large (50 and above) 03 4,4% TOTAL 68 100,00%

Accreditation Per Province

Province Number of Accredited Providers Percentage Eastern Cape 05 07% Free State 03 04% Gauteng 32 48% Limpopo 02 03% Mpumalanga 08 12% Northern Cape 00 00% North West 00 00% Western Cape 09 13% Kwa-Zulu Natal 09 13% TOTAL 68 100%

Summary for 2002-2003

Learning programmes evaluated for ETDQA providers 12

Learning programmes evaluated for non-ETDQA providers 47 Total of learning programme evaluations 59

Discretionary GrantsDiscretionary 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

GRANTS MANAGEMENT INDIVIDUAL LEARNERSHIPS PER PROVINCE, DEMARCATED ACCORDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL LOCATION

BLACK

WHITE

COLOURED

ASIAN

TOWN/ SUBURB

TOWNSHIP

INF. SETTLEMENT

PROVINCE

M F M

F M F M F

RURAL

URBAN

VILLAGE/ FARM

TOTAL

MPUMALANGA

9

203

1

0

0

3

0

2

83 24 20 8 76 7 218

KWA-ZULU NATAL

3 77 0 1 0 2 0 0 57 4 4 2 16 0 83

EASTERN CAPE

41 265 1 0 0 3 0 0 151 5 78 31 41 2 310

WESTERN CAPE

2 33 1 7 1 66 0 1 50 11 4 22 24 0 111

NORTHERN CAPE

0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3

NORTH WEST

111 449 1 0 0 4 0 0 322 8 69 57 97 12 565

FREE STATE

12 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 3 2 6 1 18

GAUTENG

29 174 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 22 0 27 154 0 206

LIMPOPO

3 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 7 2 3 0 31

TOTAL

210 1235 5 9 1 79 3 3 688 189 185 151 420 22 1545

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESROLES 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:2 primary agendas for use of Skills Development:

a) The agenda of economic development

b) The agenda of social transformation


AGENDA OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAGENDA 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 .


AGENDA OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATIONAGENDA 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;


AGENDA OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATIONAGENDA 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.

S T R A T E G ICP L A N N IN G S U P P O R T

U N ITL eo na rd S a ul

C A L L C E N T R E

C O M M U N IC A T IO N S U N ITM o ses S ea te

E T D Q AV a ca nt

L E A R N E R S H IP S A N DS K IL L S P R O G R A M M E S

R icha rd J ew iso n

C O N S T IT U E N C Y S U P P O R TS E R V IC E S

M a tim e P a p a ne

F IN A N C EN o zizw e N ya m a ne

C O R P O R A T E S E R V IC E SF a nya na N d a she

C E ON om la m li Ma ha nja na

ETDP SET ORGANOGRAMETDP SET ORGANOGRAM

NSF PROJECTMANAGEMENT UNIT

Winston October

DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROJECT UNIT

Clyde Maurice (Acting)

3 CRE DIVISIONS3 CRE DIVISIONS

• Constituency Support ServicesConstituency Support Services

• Learnerships and Skills ProgrammesLearnerships and Skills Programmes

• ETDQAETDQA

Constituency Support ServicesConstituency 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;

Constituency Support ServicesConstituency 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

ETDQA DIVISIONETDQA DIVISION Accreditation of constituent providers;

• Evaluation of programmes in the ETDQA primary focus;

• Registration of constituent assessors;

• Validation of learner awards;

ETDQA DIVISIONETDQA 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.

National Skills Fund ProjectNational 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.

CommunicationCommunication

• 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;

National ConferenceNational 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.

National ConferenceNational 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.

Strategic Planning and Support Unit (SPSU)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 PlanningStrategic GuidanceTechnical Advice to ManagementImplementation, Tracking and Monitoring SupportIntegration and focus of interdivisional activities General reportingCommunication of performanceDissemination of strategic information

Quality Management System (QMS) Quality Management System (QMS) for the SETAfor 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.

PartnershipsPartnerships

• 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.

Staff RecruitmentStaff 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.

Key Activities for 2003 to 2004Key Activities for 2003 to 2004Based 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.

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.

• 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

• 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-operative role, where each, in meeting its legislated purpose, collaborate in the interest of effective, efficient and properly coordinated services and support in the sector

Key Activities for 2003 to 2004Key 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.

TargetsTargets(NSDS 1) Developing a culture of high quality lifelong learning.

ETDP SOs(1) To increase access to, and provision of, high quality and relevant training of employed people across member organisations.

(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/ cont.Targets/ cont.(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

(NSDS 5) Assisting new entrants into employment in the labour market.

(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.

ETDP SO

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.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.

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

NSDS Success indicators SETA Targets – March 2003 Progress

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

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

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.

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


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

The ETDP SETA was accepted as an IIP Pilot site.ETDP SETA accepted as a delivery partner for IIP in the ETD Sector.

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

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

Statistics from the DoL / SARS Database indicates that out of a total of 7986 organisations paying levies, 53 Large Organisations are submitting WSP’s.

2.2 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

141 Medium Organisations submitted WSPs. The target was exceeded by 76% for 2002/3.

ETDP SETA SO 3: To enhance participation of ETD organisations in the implementation of the Sector Skills Plan thereby impacting on employment and productivity

NSDS Objective 2: Fostering skills development in the formal economy for productivity and employment growth

2.3 By March 2005, learnerships are available in every sector.

10 learnerships registered. Divisional Responsibility: Learnerships & Skills Programmes

9 Learnerships Registered to date. (90% Achieved)

1.ECD Practitioners Level 42.EDC Trainers Level 53.ABET Practitioners Level 44.ABET Practitioners Level 55.Educators in Schooling Level 66.Educators in Schooling Level 6 (B.Prim Ed and B. Sec Ed)7.Educators in Schooling Level 5 (NPDE)8.Occupationally Directed ETD Practice Level 5

The 9 learnerships registered have become 8 due to the merging of no. 6 above, B. Prim Ed and B. Sec Ed into one learnership.

2.4

By March 2005, all government departments assess and report on budgeted expenditure for skills development relevant to Public Service, Sector and Departmental priorities.

At least seven provinces and the national department of education submit WSPs and report on their spending. Divisional Responsibility: CSS

7 Provincial Departments have submitted WSPs. 100% target achieved. 5 Provincial Departments have submitted implementation reports, i.e 71% of target achieved.

NSDS Objective 3: Stimulating and supporting skills development in small businesses

ETDP SETA SO 4: To increase participation of SME's in the skills development through the SETA processes and to create various mechanisms for community-based SME's to share capacity in order to participate in skills development


3.1 By March 2005, at least 20 percent of new and existing registered small businesses to be supported in skills development initiatives and the impact of such support to be measured.

Complete and implement a strategy for reaching small ETD organisations. At least 5%(156) of small ETD organisations reached with the strategy. Divisional Responsibility: CSS

A Draft Strategy document has been developed and will be incorporated into the 2003/4 Operational Plan of the CSS Division.However, 476 Small Organisations have submitted WSPs. The target of 156 organisations to be reached with the strategy has been exceeded by 305%.

NSDS Objective 4: Promoting skills development for employability and sustainable livelihoods through social development initiatives

ETDP SETA SO 5: To support and promote relevant social development initiatives by government, established organisations, NGOs and COE's through training and development


4.1 By March 2003, 100 percent of the NSF apportionment is spent on viable development project

Collect baseline data on ETD NSF projects. Divisional Responsibility: CEO

Baseline Data collected and Report produced in last quarter of 2002/3 in preparation for impact study to be conducted in 2004/5.

4.2

By March 2005, the impact of the NSF is measured by project type and duration, including details of placement rates, which shall be at least 70 percent.

N/A in 2002/3 Baseline Data collected and Report produced in last quarter of 2002/3 in preparation for impact study to be conducted in 2004/5.

NSDS Objective 5: Assisting new entrants into employment

ETDP SETA 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


5.1

By March 2005, a minimum of 80,000 people under the age of 30 have entered learnerships.

1500 people have entered ETD learnerships. Divisional Responsibility: Learnerships & Skills Programmes

800 Learners have entered ETD Learnerhsips, i.e 53% of target achieved.

NSDS Objective 5: Assisting new entrants into employment

ETDP SETA 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


5.2

By March 2005, a minimum of 50 percent of those who have completed learnerships are, within six months of completion, employed, in full-time study or further training or are in a social development programme.

Begin to set up a system of placing and tracking graduates of learnerships who have completed their learnerships by March 2003. Divisional Responsibility: Learnerships & Skills Programmes

No tracking system in place as yet. However, this target has been incorporated in the 2003/4 Operational Plan of Learnerships & Skills Programme Division under SETA Strategic Objective: Skills Development & Training (2003/4 Business Plan) 50 Graduates in 2002/329 Graduates in 2001/2Total: 79 Graduates since SETA inception

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