SETA Forum: SP Managers

SETA Forum:SETA Forum:

SP Managers SP Managers

25 May 2005 Department of Labour supported by GTZ 2

That OFO - OutlineThat OFO - Outline► Why have an Organising Why have an Organising

Framework of OccupationsFramework of Occupations

► Where has this OFO come fromWhere has this OFO come from

► What is the OFOWhat is the OFO

► How does this OFO workHow does this OFO work

► How do we use this OFOHow do we use this OFO

OFO – Major Groups

1 Managers

2 Professionals

3Technicians and Trades Workers

4

Community and Personal Service Workers

5Clerical and Administrative Workers

6 Sales Workers

7Machinery Operators and Drivers

8Elementary Workers


Why have an OFOWhy have an OFO► Principal tool for having a common language for Principal tool for having a common language for

collecting and analysing labour market informationcollecting and analysing labour market information Defining needs and aligning strategies requires a common Defining needs and aligning strategies requires a common

language to speak about and define occupationslanguage to speak about and define occupations Occupations can provide a link between SAQA learning fields and Occupations can provide a link between SAQA learning fields and

economic sectors responsible for identifying and addressing economic sectors responsible for identifying and addressing needsneeds

► ILO’s International Standard Classification of ILO’s International Standard Classification of OccupationsOccupations South Africa adopted ISCO used by StatsSA for all national South Africa adopted ISCO used by StatsSA for all national

reporting, Labour force and household surveysreporting, Labour force and household surveys

► 2000 – 2005 Employers, SETAs and DoL using SASCO for2000 – 2005 Employers, SETAs and DoL using SASCO for WSPs and SSPsWSPs and SSPs Employment Equity reportingEmployment Equity reporting


Where has this OFO come Where has this OFO come from?from?

► By 2003 clear that SASCO does not provide By 2003 clear that SASCO does not provide Detail SETAs require for good skills analysis, development Detail SETAs require for good skills analysis, development

planning and labour market interventionsplanning and labour market interventions Major groups and occupation titles no longer consistent with Major groups and occupation titles no longer consistent with

labour marketlabour market► DoL initiates process to refine and coordinate collection DoL initiates process to refine and coordinate collection

of information on scarce and critical skillsof information on scarce and critical skills International review revealsInternational review reveals

►Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Statistics New Zealand Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Statistics New Zealand initiate stakeholder-driven process with wide consultation – March initiate stakeholder-driven process with wide consultation – March 2001 2001

►Outcome: Updated classification system, the Australian and New Outcome: Updated classification system, the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) – finalised Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) – finalised June 2006June 2006

► From February 2005, South Africa leveraging off ANSCOFrom February 2005, South Africa leveraging off ANSCO Refined over 3 consecutive years of SETA data collection Refined over 3 consecutive years of SETA data collection

processes and one cycle of HSRC verification processprocesses and one cycle of HSRC verification process Core tool for identification of scarce and critical skillsCore tool for identification of scarce and critical skills Core tool underpinning organising principles for proposed QCTOCore tool underpinning organising principles for proposed QCTO


What is the OFO? SystemWhat is the OFO? System

►A skills based, coded classification systemA skills based, coded classification system

►Captures all jobs in the form of occupationsCaptures all jobs in the form of occupations

►Groups occupations based on similarity of -Groups occupations based on similarity of - skill specialisation and skill specialisation and skill levelskill level

into successively broader categories or into successively broader categories or hierarchical levels that can be used for varying hierarchical levels that can be used for varying statistical and analysis purposesstatistical and analysis purposes


What is the OFO? ConceptsWhat is the OFO? Concepts► OccupationOccupation

Set of jobs that require the performance of similar or Set of jobs that require the performance of similar or identical sets of tasks across a range of contextsidentical sets of tasks across a range of contexts

► Skill SpecialisationSkill Specialisation - defined in terms of - defined in terms of Range and complexity of the tasks Range and complexity of the tasks Field of knowledge requiredField of knowledge required Tools or equipment usedTools or equipment used Materials worked on or information worked withMaterials worked on or information worked with Goods or services providedGoods or services provided

► Skill levelSkill level - determined by - determined by Level or amount of formal education and trainingLevel or amount of formal education and training Amount of previous experience in a related occupationAmount of previous experience in a related occupation Amount of on-the-job trainingAmount of on-the-job training

required to competently perform the set of tasks required required to competently perform the set of tasks required for that occupation for that occupation


What is the OFO: StructureWhat is the OFO: Structure►Major groups (1)Major groups (1) 8 8►Sub-Major (2)Sub-Major (2) 43 43►Minor (3)Minor (3) 100 100►Unit Groups (4)Unit Groups (4) 374 374►Occupations (6)Occupations (6) 1233 1233►Alternative titles &Alternative titles &

SpecialisationsSpecialisations NumerousNumerous►Skills LevelsSkills Levels 5 5

NOT a grading systemNOT a grading system

OFO – Major Groups

1 Managers

2 Professionals

3Technicians and Trades Workers

4

Community and Personal Service Workers

5Clerical and Administrative Workers

6 Sales Workers

7Machinery Operators and Drivers

8Elementary Workers


Fitter (General)

Computer Numeric Control SetterDiesel MechanicFitter-MachinistFitter-Mechanic Plant MechanicMaintenance Fitter

Aircraft MachinistAutomotive MachinistMetal Machine SetterMetal Turner Milling MachinistRadial Driller

Metal Machinist (First Class)

Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers

Metal Fitters and Machinists

Automotive and Engineering Technicians and Trades Workers

Technicians and Trades Workers

2 Digits

3 Digits

4 Digits

6 Digits

Sub-major Group

Minor Group

Unit Group

Occupation

323

323201 323204

3232

32

1 DigitMajor Group

3


How does this OFO work?How does this OFO work?►Bottom upBottom up

Identify occupational titlesIdentify occupational titles Cluster by similarity of tasks, activities and levelsCluster by similarity of tasks, activities and levels IdentifyIdentify similarities = alternative titlessimilarities = alternative titles

differences = differences = specialisationspecialisation

►Descriptors:Descriptors:Previously employers developed matrices of job titles to match to SASCODescriptors provide means to ensure occupational titles being used uniformly across employers and sectors

Suggestion: Number of SETAs running through whole OFO with appropriate structures to “clean” up for their sector – customise OFO and make easier to use


Collecting occupational titlesCollecting occupational titlesChief Financial Officer

Chief Accountant

Finance Director

Budgeting Manager

Employee Relations Manager

Labour Relations ManagerHuman Resources Development Manager

Human Resources Development Manager

Organisational Development Manager

Organisational Performance Manager

Education Training and Skills Development Manager

Technical Training Manager


Grouping by Descriptors: Grouping by Descriptors: Occupation levelOccupation level

AccountAccount Systems Manager, Systems Manager, Budgeting Manager, Budgeting Manager, Chief Accountant, Chief Accountant, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Finance Director, Finance Director, Financial Administrator, Financial Administrator, Financial Controller, Financial Controller, Foreign Exchange Manager, Foreign Exchange Manager, Internal Revenue Controller, Internal Revenue Controller, Revenue Assessment Revenue Assessment Manager, Manager, Revenue Fraud & Revenue Fraud & Prosecutions ManagerProsecutions Manager

132201

Finance manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the financial and accounting activities within an organisation


Grouping by Descriptors: Tasks or Grouping by Descriptors: Tasks or SkillsSkills

• Advising on investment strategies, sources of funds and the distribution of earnings

• Assessing capital finance proposals and the financial status of operational projects

• Coordinating the development, implementation and monitoring of accounting systems

• Delivering long range profit forecasts, budgeting & financial reporting

• Determining, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating budgetary and accounting strategies, policies and plans in consultation with other managers

• Directing the preparation of financial reports summarising & forecasting the organisation's financial position such as income statements, balance sheets and analyses of future earnings and income

• Ensuring compliance with financial legislation and standards• Providing financial information and interpreting the

implications for business performance and funding needs


Grouping by Descriptors: Minor Grouping by Descriptors: Minor groupgroup

132 Business Administration Manager

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the corporate, financial, personnel, policy and planning activities and guidelines within an organisation

1322 Finance Managers

1323 Human Resources Managers

Corporate (Administration & Business) Services Managers

1321

1324 Policy and Planning Managers

1325 Research and Development Managers


Grouping by Descriptors: Sub-MajorGrouping by Descriptors: Sub-Major13 Specialist Managers

Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate special functions within organisations such as advertising and sales, financial, personnel, production and distribution, education, health and welfare, or ICT

132 Business Administration Managers

133 Construction, Distribution and Production / Operations Managers

Advertising, Marketing and Sales Managers 131

134 Education, Health and Welfare Services Managers

135 Information and Communication Technology Managers

136 Small Business, Office, Programme and Project Managers


Skills LevelsSkills LevelsOFO Major GroupOFO Major Group Skill levelSkill level

11 ManagersManagers 5, 45, 4

22 ProfessionalsProfessionals 5, 45, 4

33 Technicians and Trades WorkersTechnicians and Trades Workers 4, 34, 3

44 Community and Personal Service WorkersCommunity and Personal Service Workers 4, 3, 2, 1 4, 3, 2, 1

55 Clerical and Administrative WorkersClerical and Administrative Workers 4, 3, 2, 1 4, 3, 2, 1

66 Sales WorkersSales Workers 4, 3, 2, 1 4, 3, 2, 1

77 Machinery Operators and DriversMachinery Operators and Drivers 22

88 Elementary WorkersElementary Workers 2, 12, 1

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