WELCOME TO THE MICT SETA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FORUM 19 JUNE 2013

NSDS Target Target DRAFT AGENDA Time Description Presenter 08h30 – 09h00 Arrivals and Registration All 09h00 - 09h05 Opening and Welcoming Benedict Motau 09h05 – 09h15 Overview Charlton Philiso 09h15 – 09h30 Terms of Reference 09h30 – 10h00 Annual Performance Plan Discretionary grants application process Jabu Sibeko 10h00-10h30 PIVOTAL Grants 2014/15 ATR / WSP /PTP submission Process Sekgana Makhoba 10h30– 11h00 QCTO updates Qualifications review 11h00– 11h50 Open discussion 11h50-12h00 Closing remarks and way forward

OVERVIEW SD Forums Engage profoundly with an important part of the sector namely; employers and training providers Insufficient data on the structure and the skills requirement of the sector In order to design a sound strategy for the engagement of skills development of the sector, a great deal of strategic research has to be conducted in order to put the skills development strategy on sound footing Gathering and dissemination of comprehensive information on training providers, training provided, and the training needs will constitute a critical component of the strategy Qualifications and learnership review Capacity Building

TERMS OF REFERENCE Purpose These Terms of Reference are intended to guide participation by the Forum.  The MICT SETA management has ratified these Terms of Reference and any deviation from these terms of reference will need approval from the Chief Executive Officer.

TERMS OF REFERENCE Specific Terms of Reference Consult and share skills development information with MICT stakeholders, Inform the MICT SETA Sector Skills Plan document in relation to the scarce and critical skills in the sector Encourage cooperation between levy-payers, non-levy payers and training providers in addressing the skills gaps within the MICT sector

TERMS OF REFERENCE Specific Terms of Reference Guide Stakeholders in setting up appropriate systems and processes so as to use and adapt their specific needs to the broader MICT SETA requirements Further enhance and determine skills development needs and priorities within the MICT sector, Maximize participation and increase contribution to the MICT SETA Support employers in providing workplace experience to contribute to creation of employment opportunities Advise on sectoral employment growth trends and pertinent development requirements in general.

TERMS OF REFERENCE Participation MICT SETA levy payers MICT SETA non-levy payers NGOs and CBOs Unions Training Providers (Public and Private) Universities (Including Universities of Technology) Government departments operating in the MICT Space

TERMS OF REFERENCE Meetings Skills Development Forums shall convene at least twice a year, however, special Skills Development Forums will be convened as and when the need arises Skills Development Forums will be administered by the MICT SETA The MICT SETA will chair the Forums The venues for the Forums will be determined by the MICT SETA prior to each meeting All travelling and accommodation will be at the expense of the Skills Development Forum members A record of all discussions shall be kept and circulated to members

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN (APP) Learning Programmes Employed Learners Unemployed Learners PIVOTAL Programmes (80%) Learnerships 51 2500 Skills Programmes 3000 1377 FET graduate work experience N/A 1000 FET learner work experience 60 FET Bursaries 150 University Bursaries 206 Non-PIVOTAL Programmes (20%) Internships 680 Totals 3 051 5 973

DISCRETIONARY GRANTS APPLICATION PROCESS Submission of Letter of Intent (LoI: PIVOTAL/Non PIVOTAL) Desktop verification of Levy Contribution by SSP Desktop confirmation of accreditation of the training provider by ETQA Desktop approval of vetting process by Snr Manager - LPD

DISCRETIONARY GRANTS APPLICATION PROCESS Site Vetting of Employer by LPD Advisor DG Committee recommend to CEO for approval Approval/Disapproval of recommendation by CEO Notification of application outcome. Budget allocation, drafting and signing of Service Level Agreement (SLA)

INCENTIVES Target Employers can apply for Tax rebates to SARS for hosting learners on Learnerships SARS Tax rebates for Learnerships 18.1 & 18.2 learners up to R 60 000 Disabled learners up to R 100 000 Form IT 180 as per Section 12H of the Income Tax Act BBBEE Employment Equity

CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES FOR PIVOTAL PROGRAMMES NSDS Target CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES FOR PIVOTAL PROGRAMMES Target Legislative Framework PIVOTAL grant purpose PIVOTAL programmes definition Important considerations Exclusions Applying for PIVOTAL grants PIVOTAL programmes impact

SECTOR SKILLS PLAN PROJECT PLAN ATRs and WSPs submissions April to June Evaluate and approve WSPs and ATRs April-July Conduct Research May-July Development of the SSP July-August OGS finalisation and user testing July OGS pilot phase August-September SDF workshops on new OGS September-October Opening of the OGS February-April Production and distribution of Career Guide January-March Mandatory Grants Approvals and payments Quarterly

QCTO UPDATE AND QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW NSDS Target QCTO UPDATE AND QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW Target Current qualifications Accreditation Assessments and moderation Certification Capacity building workshops Qualifications review New qualifications Development Quality Partners (DQPs) Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) Application Form

QCTO UPDATE AND QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW NSDS Target QCTO UPDATE AND QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW Target

CLOSING REMARKS AND WAY FORWARD

benedict.motau@mict.org.za

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