ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN AND BUDGET FOR 2013/14 Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training 17 April 2013

Presentation Outline 2 1.Mandate and Progress 2.Programme Plans and Targets for 2013/14 -Administration -Human Resource Development, Planning and Monitoring Coordination -University Education -Vocational and Continuing Education and Training -Skills Development /14 MTEF Budget Information

Expand access to education and training for the youth Adequately capacitate educational institutions for effective provision or facilitation of learning Increase the number of students successfully entering the labour market upon completion of training Colleges with a curriculum responsive to the demands of the market place with a special emphasis on artisan training Credible institutional mechanisms for skills planning to support an inclusive economic growth path Expand research, development and innovation capacity for economic growth and social development Highly effective, professional, efficient administration informed by good corporate governance practices Mandate 3

Students headcount enrolments at universities increased by 12% from to First time enrolments at universities increased by 9% from to Graduates from universities increased by 11% from to Graduates in Engineering Sciences increased by 9% from to Graduates in Human Health and Animal Health increased by 10% from to Graduates in Natural and Physical Sciences increased by 59% from to Research Masters graduates increased by 26% from to Doctoral graduates increased by 15% from to Initial teacher education graduates increased by 60% from to Students awarded bursaries at FET Colleges increased by 183% Progress on Key Performance IndicatorsProgress since

Headcount enrolments in FET Colleges increased by 24% from in 2010 to in 2011 Introduced a draft Framework for lecturer qualification for FET Colleges for public comment Established the Quality Council for Trades and Occupation (QCTO) and National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB) Artisan candidates found competent increased by 60% from to graduates received Work Integrated Learning in 2011 Artisan trade test pass rate has improved from 41% to 43% in 2009 and 2011 respectively Entered into a number of bilateral and multilateral agreements Numerous international scholarship offers are being afforded to South African students A ‘dual system’ of apprenticeship training used in Switzerland, Germany and Austria is being piloted Progress since

6 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/14 15% Vacancy rate in the departmentVacancy rate reduced to 10% 4 Months to fill a vacancy from the date of advertisement 4 Months to fill a vacancy ICT Governance maturity Level 1 achievedMaturity Level 2 achieved 30 Days to pay invoices from service providers from the day the invoice was received 28 Days to pay invoices from service providers from the day the invoice was received Responded to all (100%) queries received via call centre Respond to all (100%) queries received via call centre 90 Days to resolve disciplinary cases90 Days Programme 1: Administration Purpose: Provide overall management and administration of the department

7 Risk DescriptionMitigation Measures Adequacy of budget to fill vacancies Continuous engagement with National Treasury with a view to motivate for an increased allocation of compensation budget Instability of the IT network environment and poor support from SITA Appointment of an external service provider to provide Network and Desktop support for a period of 3 years Inadequate and unsuitable office accommodation for all DHET space requirements Facilitate the process of build to specifications project with Public Works Non compliance with Supply Chain Management Framework due to lack of training Training and exposure of managers on SCM Policy Legal and regulatory compliance Policies, procedures and internal controls as well as assigned responsibility Risks and Mitigation Measures

8 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/14 80% (50 FET colleges, 23 HE institutions) of public institutional data integrated into education and training management information system 100% (50 FET colleges, 23 HE institutions and 21 SETAs) of public institutional data integrated into education and training management information system A coherent career management and information system established (2 modules developed and implemented) 2 Modules developed and implemented Monitoring and evaluation report on the mandatory role of the Quality Councils and SAQA compiled Ministerial policy guidelines developed Programme 2: Human Resource Development, Planning and Monitoring Coordination Purpose: Provide strategic direction in the development, implementation and monitoring of departmental policies and Human Resource Development Strategy for South Africa

9 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/14 Total number of users reached by career guidance services : - Radio 2.7 million -Exhibitions Helpline Web portal Total number of users reached by career guidance services : -Radio 3 million -Exhibitions Helpline Web Portal A research bulletin on cutting-edge issues in the post-school system published Annual DHET Performance Plans developed and approved with performance indicators Programme 2: Human Resource Development, Planning and Monitoring Coordination

10 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/14 An international relations operational framework implemented and report compiled 1 Implementation report compiled Implementation plans with priority countries and multi-lateral agencies developed Engagement plans and report compiled A publication on international cooperation compiled Database of international engagements of all public post school institutions maintained An updated database 100% (All) Litigations dealt withDeal with all litigations against the DHET or Minister Social Inclusion Policy Framework developed1 Monitoring report on the implementation of the Frame Programme 2: Human Resource Development, Planning and Monitoring Coordination

11 Risk DescriptionMitigation Measures Without a social inclusion framework, the transformation of the post-school sector may not happen quickly and effectively Policies, procedures and internal controls Data availability, integrity and reliability in the integrated information system Information policy, standards and frameworks implemented Lack of adequate career guidance services Career services web based system developed and operational Career services framework developed and implemented Credibility of strategic plan Provide planning support to Branches, conduct workshops on planning processes with Branches The post-school system is not fully articulated and differentiated if the NQF is not properly implemented Publication of the 3 sub-frameworks Risks and Mitigation Measures

12 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/ Students enrolled in higher education studies at universities Students enrolled in higher education studies at universities First time enrolments at universities First time enrolments at universities 20 Public higher education institutions involved in foundation phase teacher education Students in foundation provisioning programmes Students in foundation provisioning programmes at universities Programme 3: University Education Strategic Objective: Expand the higher education sector in order to increase equitable access with success Purpose: Develop and coordinate policy and regulatory frameworks for an effective and efficient university education system. Provide financial support to universities, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and the National Institutes for Higher Education

13 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/ African students at universities African students at universities Female students at universities Female students at universities New indicator10 Universities identified and supported to offer programmes for FET College lecturers in line with new FET lecturer qualification policy New indicatorA policy document on Adult Educator Qualifications developed R1.6 billion on infrastructure. Site visit reports and audit reports on infrastructure projects R 1.8 billion on infrastructure. A report on the effective use of infrastructure funds at Universities Programme 3: University Education

14 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/14 A report on the effective use of teaching development funds at universities 80% Success rates of students on foundation provisioning 76% Success rate in higher education studies at public institutions by 2015/16 77% Success rate in higher education studies at public institutions by 2015/ Graduates Graduates Graduates in engineering sciences Graduates in engineering sciences Strategic Objective 2: Improve success rates in higher education studies at public institutions and therefore increase graduate outputs by 2014 Programme 3: University Education

15 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/ Graduates in human health and animal health Graduates in human health and animal health Graduates in natural and physical sciences Graduates in natural and physical sciences Graduates in initial teacher education Graduates in initial teacher education 78% of public higher education institutions with good governance and management 83% of public higher institutions with good governance and management Programme 3: University Education

16 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/14 78% of public higher education institutions with good governance and management 83% of public higher institutions with good governance and management 100% Registered Private Higher Education Institutions complying to regulatory criteria 1 Governance training workshop for ministerial appointees on councils 1 Governance training workshop for Ministerial appointees on Councils Strategic Objective 3: Monitor good governance and management of the Higher Education system in order to build capacity and efficiency Programme 3: University Education

17 Risk DescriptionMitigation Measures Equitable access to higher education opportunities not increased Close working relationships developed and maintained with universities and with Deans of scarce skill subjects to ensure that enrolment targets are met Funding support provided to universities to ensure that they are able to meet their targets Careful monitoring of the system and leveraging of funding to ensure quality of provision Success rates in quality higher education not improved Monitoring the success and graduation rates across the universities and using this information to identify possible challenges where intervention may be required Monitoring the qualitative use of foundation provisioning and teaching development funds to ensure that institutions put in place mechanisms for ensuring improved teaching and learning and success Risks and Mitigation Measures

18 Risk DescriptionMitigation Measures Good governance and management capabilities across the higher education system Developing a good governance model and ensure this is communicated to the system Support through developing and implementing policies on good governance Working with HESA and the Chairs of Councils to implement approved training programmes Lack of research productivity and innovation Use of funding to support research and research development at institutions; Development of good communications to ensure that research development is collaborative and develops communities of practice Poor or inadequate information for planning and resourcing of the university sector Support and advice provided to institutions to ensure that information is correctly captured Information received from institutions with an Audit report to confirm accuracy and reliability Risks and Mitigation Measures

19 Purpose: Plan, develop, evaluate, monitor and maintain national policy, programmes, assessment practices and systems for vocational and continuing education and training, including further education and training colleges and post-literacy adult education and training Strategic Objective: Increase access to and improve success in programmes leading to intermediate and high-level learning by 2014 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/ Learners enrolled in AET Centres Learners enrolled in AET Centres Headcount enrolments in FET Colleges Headcount enrolments in FET Colleges FET College students awarded bursaries FET College students awarded bursaries Programme 4: Vocational and Continuing Education and Training

20 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/14 Curriculum support programmes for NASCA developed NASCA LTSM developed and approved 8 FET Colleges offering NQF levels programmes 10 FET Colleges offering NQF levels 5-6 programmes 128 Lecturers, Student Support Services (SSS) managers and PDE/Regional offices officials trained to implement the comprehensive student support services framework 130 Lecturers, Student Support Services (SSS) managers and PDE/Regional offices officials trained to implement the comprehensive student support services framework 700 Lecturers trained to support curriculum delivery in FET Colleges 600 Lecturers trained to support curriculum delivery in FET Colleges 60 Provincial Education Department (PED) officials to support the new NASCA and GETC curriculum delivery Programme 4: Vocational and Continuing Education and Training

21 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/14 Certification rates in the VET qualification increasing to: GETC : 30% NC(V) L2: 44% N1-N3: 33% NC(V) L3: 45% N4-N6: 40% NC(V) L4: 47% Certification rates in the VET qualification increasing to: GETC : 40% NC(V) L2: 50% N1-N3: 43% NC(V) L3: 50% N4-N6: 48% NC(V) L4: 52% Pass rate in Maths and Maths Literacy: Maths: Maths Literacy: NC(V) L2: 32% NC(V) L2: 39% NC(V) L3: 26% NC(V) L3: 37% NC(V) L4: 26% NC(V) L4: 47% Pass rate in Maths and Maths Literacy: Maths: Maths Literacy: NC(V) L2: 48% NC(V) L2: 70% NC(V) L3: 44% NC(V) L3: 80% NC(V) L4: 55% NC(V) L4: 85% Programme 4: Vocational and Continuing Education and Training

22 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/14 Certification rates of bursary recipients: NC(V) L2: 39% N1-N3: 40% NC(V) L3: 42% N4-N6: 40% NC(V) L4: 43% Certification rates of bursary recipients: NC(V) L2: 44% N1-N3: 45% NC(V) L3: 46% N4-N6: 45% NC(V) L4: 47% New indicator3 600 AET Educators and FET College lecturers trained for NASCA and GETC New indicatorAmended National Certificate (Orientation) developed and approved New indicator Approved amended National Senior Certificate for adults and out of school youth New indicator Assessment Regulations for the NASCA Programme 4: Vocational and Continuing Education and Training

23 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/ Personnel trained to support curriculum delivery in AET and Colleges 130 Personnel trained to support curriculum delivery in AET and Colleges 276 Personnel trained in financial management 184 Personnel trained in financial management 300 Personnel trained in Strategic and Operational planning New indicator50 College Councils trained in institutional and corporate governance New indicator9 Public institutions identified for declaration as community colleges New indicator6 New FET College campuses built Strategic Objective: Strengthen the institutional capacity of VET institutions to improve their performance and efficiency Programme 4: Vocational and Continuing Education and Training

24 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/14 100% of the registered candidates are resulted and certificated 100% of FET Colleges conduct improved assessments 100% of FET Colleges conducting improved assessments 100% of AET Centres conduct improved assessments 100% of AET Centres conducting improved assessments Strategic Objective: Manage and administer a credible and efficient examinations and assessment system for VET institutions Programme 4: Vocational and Continuing Education and Training

25 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/14 BMS expanded to 8 public FET CollegesBMS Reporting standard set for 50 public FET Colleges AET centres responding to an annual survey conducted by DHET AET centres responding to an annual survey conducted by DHET A model for FET Colleges expansion developed Model implemented in all new projects 490 private colleges complying with applicable regulations 100% of private colleges complying with applicable regulations Strategic Objective: Provide support for the implementation of a monitoring, evaluation, and research for the improvement of the vocational education and training subsystem Programme 4: Vocational and Continuing Education and Training

26 Risk DescriptionMitigation Measures Limited access to, retention of learners in, as well as diversity and quality of programmes offered in VCET institutions -Improved DHET FET Colleges Bursary Scheme management and administration -Increased training and support for FET College lecturers and Adult Education and Training teaching personnel -Qualification review process following the recommendations of the Ministerial Task Team -Curriculum reviews and updates of selected National Certificate (Vocational) and Report 191 subjects -Enhanced monitoring of the subsystem -Planned infrastructure development and investment Low pass and certification rates in VCET institutions -Implementation and revision of the existing Student Support Services Framework, which includes academic support for learners -Lecturer professional development policy developed Risks and Mitigation Measures

27 Risk DescriptionMitigation Measures Lack of adequate integration in terms of planning, funding, and reporting processes and systems at a strategic and operational level -Development of an integrated monitoring, evaluation, and research framework under way -Common Business Management System in FET Colleges being implemented -Transition of FET Colleges and Adult Learning Centres (ALCs) into a sole national mandate Credibility and efficiency of the examination and certification system -Procurement of a comprehensive ICT system for the National examinations and assessment -Enhanced ICASS guidelines and planned training for effective implementation -Employment of personnel with requisite skills Inadequate funding-Sourcing and effective management of donor funding to support delivery on strategic objectives Risks and Mitigation Measures

28 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/ Artisan candidates entering learning nationally Artisan candidates entering learning nationally Artisan candidates found competent nationally Artisan candidates found competent nationally Graduates receiving Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Graduates receiving Work Integrated Learning (WIL) 45% National artisan learners pass trade test 48% National artisan learners pass trade test New indicatorScarce and Critical Skills List published New Indicator21 SETAs with at least 4 partnerships agreements Strategic Objective: Provide a dynamic interface between the workplace and learning institutions and to promote quality learning at work and for work by 2016 Programme 5: Skills Development Purpose: Promote and monitor the national skills development strategy. Develop skills development policy and a regulatory framework

29 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/14 All SETAs’ Strategic Plans analysed and approved by the Minister (in relation to the Sector Skills Plans) Improved communication with SETAs through 4 SETA fora engagements 4 SETA fora engagements Strategic Objective: Promote the alignment of skills development outputs to the needs of the workplace and to the broader growth needs of the country’s economy Programme 5: Skills Development

30 Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/14 R 2.3 billion earmarked to be spent on projects of national priority R2.4 billion earmarked to be spent on projects of national priority 262 Projects supported by National Skills Fund350 Projects supported by National Skills Fund learners receiving training in NSF projects Learners receiving training in NSF projects Strategic Objective: Provision of funding to support projects that are national priorities in the NSDS, advance the Human Resource Development Strategy (HRDS) of South Africa and support the NSA in its work Programme 5: Skills Development

31 Risk DescriptionMitigation Measures Alignment of Skills Development outputs with the needs of the workplace Continuous discussions with the SETAs to produce sector level scarce skills information Increased consultation and sharing of knowledge between stakeholders through stakeholder forums Critical Skills attraction and retention Continuous staff development and performance management system Innovation Increase research and development capacity Increase consultation and knowledge sharing Integration of Systems Establishment of IT governance requirements and integrated business workflow process system Quality of research outputIdentification of DHET staff members to be capacitated in research Risks and Mitigation Measures

Programme Adjusted Appropriation Medium-Term Expenditure Estimate R thousand 2012/132013/142014/152015/16 Administration Human Resource Development, Planning and Monitoring Coordination University Education Vocational and Continuing Education and Training Skills Development Subtotal Direct charge against the National Revenue Fund Total Financial Information 32

Economic classification Adjusted Appropriation Medium-Term Expenditure Estimate R thousand 2012/132013/142014/152015/16 Compensation of Employees Goods and Services Transfers and subsidies Provinces and municipalities Departmental agencies and accounts Higher education institutions Non profit institutions Foreign governments and international organisations Households Payments for capital assets Total Financial Information 33

For 2013 MTEF the Department’s budget (excluding direct charges) increases at an annual average rate of 7.8 %, from R31.6 billion in 2012/13 to R39.5 billion in 2015/16 The amount of R34.3 billion for 2013/14 is an increase of R2.7 billion (nominal increase of 8.7 %) on the 2012/13 allocation, excluding direct charges Direct charges that represent the skills levies for SETAs and the NSF, increases at an annual average rate of 9.1% from R11.4 billion in 2012/13 to R14.8 billion in 2015/16 The Department received additional allocations to the amount of R300.5 million, R693.4 million and R1.8 billion over the MTEF period which includes amounts for capital expenditure on the two new universities (R150 million, R500 million and R1 billion over the MTEF period) Financial Information 34

Programme 3: University Education dominates expenditure on the budget mainly as a result of the transfers to universities and NSFAS. These expenditure items represent 82.5 % of the total budget (excluding direct charges) for 2013/14 Departmental services (excluding university transfers, transfers to public entities and other organisations, conditional grants and earmarked funds) represents only 1.7% NSFAS allocation increased with an amount of R million. Transfers are expected to be R5.8 billion in 2013/14, R6.1 billion in 2014/15 and R6.4 billion in 2015/16 The net increase in compensation of employees is due mainly to provision made for the improvement of conditions of service and increased provision for examiners and moderators (R8.635 million) Financial Information 35

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