ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2015/16 PRESENTATION TO EDUCATION PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE : 14 APRIL 2015

Foreword The president, The High Honourable J. Zuma, has emphasized both via the ruling party, the African National Congress, and the Presidency of the South African Government, that the country’s priority no.1 is education. For our learners to be educated for a fulfilling citizenship our teachers must attain and display certain standards of professionalism. SACE as the national custodian of teacher professionalism therefore has an onerous national duty. SACE of necessity must organize itself to deliver accordingly in its main areas of operation. Accordingly, SACE is geared to deliver on mandate priorities for the period ahead. Registration of Educators: Further enhancement of system to cater for registration within 7 working days including electronic registration and correspondence; Categorization of register; update of register, and differentiation of certificates to be undertaken. Professional Development of Educators: The Continuing Professional Teacher Development System to be fine-tuned during this period so as to be ready for a vigorous role out of cohort (Managers) in 2014 onwards, HOD’S in 2015 and educators in Insure advocacy marketing campaign and call for relevant provisioning.

Ethical Standards: To gear up to process all complaints in a three month cycle; To develop and implement proactive measures to reduce breaches by at least 10% per annum; To update Code of Ethics to respond to changing circumstances. Research, Policy and Planning: Development of a fully-fledged unit to make research recommendations to Council and the Profession at large on a quarterly basis. Administrative and Infrastructure: To move into SACE premises with a full staff complement adequately qualified for the roles to be played; A proactive communication and outreach strategy reaching all educators and stakeholders groupings quarterly; and A full functioning and complete Internal administration and management system and ; Develop provincial facilities to service educators and the public.

It is hereby certified that this Annual Performance Plan: Was developed by the management of The South African Council for Educators under the guidance of The Department of Basic Education, Was prepared in line with the current Strategic Plan of The South African Council for Educators, and Accurately reflects the performance targets which The South African Council for Educators will endeavour to achieve given the resources made available in the budget for 2015/2016.

PART A: STRATEGIC OVERVIEW

- Registration fees Paid as once off on registration at a rate of R200 for South African educators and R400 for foreigners; - Annual membership fees of R per educator and, - Possible government subsidy of R 7.3 million intended to roll out Continuous Professional Teacher Development. The Council is in a process of acquiring its own premises in 2015/16 financial year to avoid further renting of office space. The funds to purchase have already been saved, approximating to R60m. The Council will consider the policy to deal with natural attrition and succession planning in the next financial year. 1. REVISIONS TO LEGISLATIVE AND OTHER MANDATES The Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (2011) The Basic Education Laws Amendment Act of 2011 amends Section 5 of SACE Act no. 31 of 2000 to mandate SACE to manage a system for the promotion of the Continuing Professional Development of all educators. It further amends Section 19 of SACE Act of 2000 to allow the state to fund the Council on request by Council.

MTEF PROJECTIONS 2013/142014/152015/162016/172017/182018/192019/20 Financial Performance dataAuditedBudget Medium term R Thousand Receipts Entity receipts69,00973,88855,440 81,66082,14082,290 Admin fees69,00973,88855,440 81,66082,14082,290 Membership fees50,12251,72052,080 78,300 government grant10,38613, Registration fees4,1905,2002,400 2,7002,850 Sundry income Interest receivable2,8513, Reprint certificate1, ,66667,34853,82354,87073,30076,48079,440 Administration43,24648,66047,32348,37062,30065,88068,570 Research and Advisory732,000 1,5003,0002,0002,200 Professional Development10,38513,1881,000 2,300 Registration of Educators2961,500 2,5002,600 Ethics and Code of Conduct6662,000 2,5003,2003,7003,770 Net surplus14,3436,5401, ,3605,6602,850

REVENUE Main source of funding is subscription of which monthly subscription fees is R10 since ; Council receives funds from DBE to subsidize the administration of Professional development. To date no written commitment for the subsidy amount, hence zero budget. Budget will be adjusted on receipt of written commitment or funds; Registration fees remain at R400 for foreigners, R200 for south Africans and R50 for renewals. Decline in projection in relation to university educator output only ; Reduction of interest income in line with reduced bank balance due to purchase of own building.

EXPENDITURE The purchase process of own building has been concluded, registration to be concluded soon; The funds which was directed to the building is now directed towards the improvement of mandatory functions; The council has just taken a decision to direct the projected surplus towards the expansion of its provincial presence starting with free state and KZN in this financial year; The provincial offices will start operating as of the 1 st June 2015; CPTD funding is still under discussion with the ministry after difficulties in 2014/15, hence only 1million for non CPTD activities under professional development.

PART B: PROGRAMME AND SUB - PROGRAMME PLANS

Strategic objective Audited/Actual Performance Estimated Performanc e 2014/15 Medium-term targets 2011/122012/132013/ /162016/172017/18 To register all qualified educators. Strategic objectives

Programme performance indicator Audited/Actual performance Estimated Performance 2014/15 Medium-term targets 2011/122012/132013/ /162016/172017/18 Number of educators registered in the reporting period or 80% in 7working days Number of educator documents updated in the reporting period Programme performance indicators and Annual Targets for 2015/16

Performance indicatorReporting period Annual target 2015/16 Quarterly targets 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Number of educators to be registered in the reporting period Quarterly or 80% within 7 working days Number of educator documents to be updated in the reporting period Quarterly or 80% within 7working days Quarterly targets for 2015/16

Strateg ic objecti ve Audited/Actual Performance Estimated Performanc e 2014/15 Medium-term targets 2011//122012/132013/ /162016/172017/18 To enhanc e the status of the teachin g profess ion. To manage and promote continuing professional development of all school- based teachers. To manage and promote continuing professional developmen t of all school- based teachers. To manage and promote continuing professional development of all school- based teachers. Strategic Objectives

Programm e performan ce Indicator Audited/Actual Performance Estimated Performanc e 2014/15 Medium-term targets 2011/122012/132013/ /162016/172017/18 Number of educators orientated and signed-up on the CPTD system (Principals and Deputy Principals) (HODs) or 80% (Post Level 1 Educators) or 80% of identified cohort for this year (newly qualified educators) (newly qualified educators) Number of profession al developme nt providers evaluated and approved or 80% of applicants within a 3months cycle Programme performance indicators and Annual targets 2015/16

Number of profession al developme nt activities evaluated and endorsed or 80% of applicants within a 3 month cycle Performance indicatorReporting period Annual target 2015\2016 Quarterly targets 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Number of educators orientated and signed- up on the CPTD system Quarterly (Post Level 1 Educators) or 80% targeted cohorts Number of professional development Providers evaluated and approved. Bi-Annual300Or 80% of applicants within 3months Number of professional development activities evaluated and endorsed Bi-Annual550Or 80% of applicants within 3months Quarterly targets for 2015/16

Strategic objective Audited/Actual Performance Estimated Performan ce 2014/15 Medium-term targets 2011/122012/132013/ /162016/172017/18 To promote the image and status of the teaching profession ----To set the professional standards To monitor the implementation of the professional standards PROGRAMME: PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS Programme Purpose To work collaboratively with stakeholders and partners in setting, upholding and monitoring professional standards on (a) entry into the teaching profession from admission to full registration, (b) early and leadership continuing professional development. I t will also ensure the appropriate advice, structures, processes are in put in place to develop, implement and monitor the professional standards in the teaching profession. Sub-Programmes Professional Standards Professional Designation Strategic objectives

Program me performa nce Indicator Audited/Actual Performance Estimated Performanc e 2014/15 Medium-term targets 2011/122012/132013/ /162016/172017/18 Set standards for entry into the profession and Continuin g Profession al developm ent ----Report is produced on the consultative process on the standards for entry into the teaching, and for remaining in the profession. Standards for entry into the teaching profession are produced and finalised Implementati on and Monitoring of Standards of Entry into the profession Developm ent the Profession al Designatio n ----Recognition of SACE as a Professional Council by SAQA Report is produced on the consultative process on the development of the Professional Designation Development of the Professional Designation Programme performance indicators and Annual targets 2015/16

Performance indicatorReporting period Annual target 2015\2016 Quarterly targets 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Set standards for entry into the profession AnnualReport is produced on the consultative process on the standards for entry into the teaching ---Report is produced on the consultative process on the standards for entry into the teaching Development the Professional Designation AnnualRecognition of SACE as a Professional Council by SAQA --- Quarterly targets for 2015/16

Program me performa nce Indicator Audited/Actual Performance Estimated Performa nce 2014/15 Medium-term targets 2011/122012/132013/ /162016/172017/18 To research on professio nal matters To research on profession al matters. To research on professional matters To contribute to evidence- based education policy making in South Africa as well as transforming the teaching profession into a research- informed profession. To contribute to evidence- based education policy making in South Africa as well as transforming the teaching profession into a research- informed profession. To contribute to evidence-based education policy making in South Africa as well as transforming the teaching profession into a research- informed profession. S Strategic objectives

Programme performance indicators and Annual Targets 2015/16 Performance Indicator Audited/Actual performance Estimate d performa nce 2014/15 Medium-term targets 2011/122012/132013/142015/162016/172017/18 The number of research projects undertaken in line with SACE research policy and priorities Analysis of the CPTD sign-up data (from the 3 identified cohorts) to inform  teacher profiling processes in the education sector  teacher demand, supply, and utilisation Analysis of the needs identified from the HODs to inform teacher development provisioning in the county. 9 10

Continuation of the Five year Review and Analysis of the Educator Misconduct Cases Finalisation of the School-Based Violence Research Analysis of Teacher Development Uptake by Principals and Deputy Principals. This will also include, teacher attitudes about the many teacher development processes/initiativ es Comparative Study on Professional Standards (international teaching councils, commonwealth standards report, and national councils in other professions)

Teachers' reflections on the implementation of CAPS. This is part of research to understand teaching as a professional practice. The number of professional publications produced (this is the professional magazine and CPTD newsletter) (magazine) 2 (newsletters) 33 The number of reports produced on the Monitoring and evaluation of the CPTD system

Performance IndicatorReporting period Annual target 2015/16 Quarterly targets 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th The number of research projects undertaken in line with SACE research policy and priorities Annual The number of professional publications produced Bi-Annual1 (magazine) 2 (newsletters) -1 (newslett er) 1 (magazine) 1 (newslet ter) The number of reports produced on the Monitoring and evaluation of the CPTD System Quarterly41111 Quarterly targets for 2015/16

Strategic objective Audited/Actual Performance Estimated Performanc e 2014/15 Medium-term targets 2011/122012/132013/ /162016/172017/18 To maintain the ethical standard s of the teaching professi on. Strategic objectives

Programme performance indicator Audited/Actual Performance Estimate d Performa nce 2014/15 Medium-term targets 2011/122012/ / /162016/172017/18 Number of beneficiaries to be apprised of the Code of Professional Ethics, i.e. Educators, parents and officials The number of concluded cases as measured against the number of cases received for the year or 80% of complaints received Programme performance indicators and Annual Targets 2015/16

Programme performance indicatorsReporting period Annual target 2015/16 Quarterly targets 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Number of beneficiaries to be apprised of the Code of Professional Ethics, i.e. Educators, parents and officials. Quarterly The number of concluded cases as measured against the number of cases received for the year. Total number of cases to be finalized per year Quarterly or 80% of the complaints received per quarter Total number of cases received per year 720 Quarterly targets for 2015/1 6

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