Draft Work-Plan Human Resources Development Council of South Africa (HRDSA) 7 th April 2011 Presentation to Council 1

2  To present the draft Work Plan to the Council which is aimed at focussing discussions within the Council  Draft work plan took into consideration the following:  Draft HRDSA – still to be aligned with the NGP  5 point plan presentation as approved  Concerns raised at previous Council Meetings To request that Council engages with the work plan and provide inputs and comments. …purpose

…mandate of Council Advise DP on the need and implementation of HRD policies and strategies Provide medium for constant dialogue and consensus building among stakeholders Identify skills shortages and recommend appropriate solutions to unblock such blockages Encourage organised business, labour, government and civil society to unlock such blockages Promote knowledge management and benchmarking at enterprise and national levels with the view to increase effectiveness of HRD Oversee continual monitoring and evaluation of all aspects of the HRD Strategy Lead an effective programme of advocacy and communication to build support and gain buy in for the HRD-SA objectives to ensure effective feedback and consultation with stakeholders Mobilise senior leadership in business, government, organised labour, civil society, professional bodies, education and training, science and technology institutions to address national HRD priorities in a more coordinated and targeted way 3

4 Role of the Council is not to implement the strategy, but to create a platform where social partners can engage collectively and develop solution to address bottlenecks in the development of human resources in South Africa Note

5 What are the 8 Commitments Overcome shortages in the supply of people with the priority skills needed for strategies to achieve socio-economic growth Increase number of appropriately skilled people to meet demand of current and emerging economic and social development priorities Ensure improved access to quality basic education and schooling Implement skills development programmes to overcome unemployment and poverty Ensure that young people have access to education and training that enhances opportunities and increases their chances for success in further education and vocational training and sustainable employment Improve technology and innovation capability and outcomes within public and private sector to enhance competition in the global economy Ensure that public sector has capability to meet priorities of a developmental state Establish effective planning capabilities in the relevant departments and entities for the successful implementation of HRDSA We Will:

6 Pillars in which commitments are based

7 1.To strengthen and support FET colleges to expand access 2.Production of intermediate skills (artisans in particular) and professionals 3.Production of academics and stronger industry-university partnerships in research and development 4.Foundational learning 5.Worker education Proposed 5 point work plan

8 1.Develop recommendations on how to strengthen FET Colleges in expanding access 2.Propose appropriate measures to improve the provision of accredited worker education to promote life-long learning 3.Develop a proposal for the removal of blockages to expedite delivery of artisans across all sectors 4.Develop a proposal on how best to improve Sector Skills Planning and SETA Performance 5.Develop appropriate measures to unblock blockages, strengthen and support basic schooling 6.Align the HRD-SA with the New Growth Path and incentives to create more jobs 7.Develop a model for the production of Professionals in South Africa which is applicable to all occupations 8.Develop a model to facilitate stronger alignment between educational institutions and industry and development of academics 9.Capacitate the Secretariat to provide effective and efficient support to Council and its committees Proposed Interventions

9 Technical Task Teams Task TeamChairperson Foundational LearningDr Letseka Production of ProfessionalsMs Chantyl Mulder Worker EducationMr Rudi Dicks Production of academics and stronger industry / education linkages Prof de la Rey Alignment of HRDSA to the NGPDr Neva Makgetla Artisan Development Task TeamDr Florus Prinsloo Further Education and TrainingMs Makano Morojele Draft terms of reference developed. Task team to present action plan with clear deliverables and timeframes

10 Actions KPIsLeaderBaselineTargetInitiatives Appropriate measures in place on how to strengthen and support FET colleges in expanding access with a target of per annum DHETNumber of FET Learners Strategy to expand access in place Recommendatio ns on how to address challenges communicated Strategy to align FET colleges with SETA Task team to develop recommendations on how to achieve the targets Worker Education strategy in place DHET DOL INDUSTR Y Organised Labour Current programm es to support life long learning Policy in placeTask team to deliberate on appropriate policies which will result in national policy on worker education

11 Actions KPIsLeaderBaselineTargetInitiatives Increased number and quality of artisans DHET Industry Organised labour Current number of artisans Policy position in place on apprenticeship versus learner ship to artisans Improved coordination between business and government Rationalized list of artisans artisans annually Single funding model in place Task team develop recommendations on how to achieve the targets

12 Actions KPIsLeaderBaselineTargetInitiatives Improved reporting by SETAs DHET Industry Organise d labour Current Sector Skills Plan reports Improved sector skills plan to support HR and Skills development Governance framework for SETAs Strong linkages between FET colleges and SETAs Increased number of learner ships and apprenticeships Strong alignment with sector departments Task team to develop recommendati ons on how to achieve the targets

13 Actions KPIsLeaderBaselineTargetInitiatives Strengthened foundational learning DBEVision 2025 Action Plan Blockages related to foundational learning unblocked Improved relationship with higher education Foundational learning that is responsive to the needs of the industry and support the growth and developmental agenda for the country Task team to develop recommendati ons on how to achieve the targets

14 Actions KPIsLeaderBaselin e TargetInitiatives Stronger education and industry partnerships Production of academics DHET DST HEI NoneStrategic alliance between industry and academics Number of collaborations on innovation, science and technology to advance HRD Model in place for the production of academics Task team to develop recommendatio ns on how to achieve the targets Increased number of professionals in strategic professions DHET Industry Associatio ns HEI NoneCoherent integrated national plan to advance professionals Increased number of graduates who become professionals Task team to develop recommendatio ns on how to achieve the targets

15 Actions KPIsLeaderBaselineTargetInitiatives Alignment of HRDSA with the New Growth Path DHET EDD Draft HRDSA Finalised HRDSA aligned with the new growth path Proper plan to enhance linkages with prioritized sectors Task team to develop recommendations on how to achieve the targets Improved HRD research planning at public sector level DHET GOVERNM ENT DEPTS ORGANS OF STATE Public sector HRD plans Framework in place for improving public sector planning through research Workshop hosted to develop recommendations on how to improve planning for HRD

16 Actions KPIsLeaderBaselineTargetInitiatives Capacitated Council and Secretariat DHETCurrent Council and Secretariat Fully capacitated secretariat Restructure secretariat to deliver administration and coordination, marketing and communication, monitoring and evaluation, policy and research and information management systems

17 Presentation to clearly indicate decision required from Council Clear articulation of the status of the document Include purpose, background and discussion and recommendations Presentation not to be more than 20 minutes and a maximum of at least 15 slides Supported by a summarised submission and a detailed narrative document as attachment To be received three weeks prior to the meeting Guidelines for Presenting to Council and Committees

18 Buy in and cooperation from lead Departments and social partners Dedicated leadership with strong support base fully functioning Secretariat with ability to provide strategic, technical and administrative support Consensus on roles and responsibilities Political leadership to ensure coordination in areas of overlap Proper resourcing and systems to monitor and evaluate impact Critical Success Factors

19 An educated and empowered population resulting from proper human development strategies can significantly contribute to increased productivity and, thereby, sustainable economic growth and development Conclusion

20 The TWG recommends that Council; Engages and gives comment and input into the work plan. Approves the draft work-plan to serve as a business plan for the current financial year. Note the Draft Guidelines for making presentations to both Council and TWG meetings Recommendations

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