Meeting with the Parliamentary Education Portfolio Committee 27 May 2003 Cape Town

SECTOR SKILLS PLAN SSP consulted and signed off by the Department of Labour in 2000 Research to enhance sector profile completed in 2001 Research to enhance understanding of skills needs and gaps planned Research to understand the needs and issues within each constituency currently underway; SSP review and update for 2005 currently underway

2002 – 2003 BUSINESS PLAN STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR LAST YEAR WERE: To increase access to, and provision of, high quality and relevant training of employed people across member organisations; To assist member organisations to achieve an agreed national standard for enterprise based (workplace) people development; To enhance participation of ETD organisations in the implementation of Sector Skill Plan and thereby impacting on employment and productivity;

2002 – 2003 BUSINESS PLAN STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES / Continued To increase the participation of SMEs in skills development processes; To support and promote relevant social development initiatives by government, established organisations, NGOs, and CEOs through training and development projects; To increase access to, and provision of high quality relevant training and development opportunities in areas of scarce supply and potential growth for new entrants to the ETDP sector, particularly for those under 30.

The following is indicative of achievements for the 2002/3 financial year. The ETDQA Division had three main objectives for 2002/3. Provider Accreditation and Programme Evaluation Quality Assurance of Learner Achievement Capacity Building and Materials Development 1) Provider Accreditation and Programme Evaluation To date, the ETDQA Division has accredited 9 Full Qualifications and 4 Unit Standards. Year to date status on accreditation STATUSNUMBERPERCENTAGE Full Accreditation4566,00% Provisional Accreditation2334,00% TOTAL68100,00%

The number of providers accredited and in the process of accreditation are: Number of providers in your area of focus (Approx.)288 (37 new applications) Number of providers that applied for accreditation116 (10 resubmissions) = Total: 126 Number of providers provisionally accredited31 Number of providers accredited36 Number of applications for accreditation turned down.12 Number of providers being assisted with accreditation298 Number of providers de-accredited0

Accreditation Status Granted to Providers at ETDQA JSC Meetings ETDQA JSC MEETING No. of ApplicationsStatus GrantedUp- Grading to Full Accred. Total New Applic.Re-Subm.Full Accred. Provisiona l Accred. No Accred. 29/01/ /04/ /07/ /09/ /11/ /03/ * 1238 TOTAL

Discretionary Grants In 2002 R74 million was made available to support various projects in the ETD sector; Member organisations were invited to apply for these funds; Over applications were submitted by almost 2000 organisations; R51.3 million (or 71.4%) was allocated for Skills Programmes and Learnerships of high priority; HIV / AIDS was allocated R5.8 million

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Concept of the SETA is essentially a strategy for Economic Development and Social Transformation. Role of the ETDP SETA is embedded in that strategy. 2 primary agendas for use of Skills Development: a)The agenda of economic development b) The agenda of social transformation

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AGENDA OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economy divided into Economic Sectors; Each sector must improve performance and productivity; Skills development initiatives to enhance performance and productivity; ETD Sector representing 17% of GDP and critical to the economy; ETDP SETA must enhance productivity and performance of the ETD sector through Skills Development.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AGENDA OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION Transformation of workplaces by empowering employees through Skills Development; Maximising access for all to training opportunities; Recognising the talent of the “unqualified” who have a rich foundation of experience – RPL; Ensuring all citizens have equal access to quality programmes for Lifelong Learning;

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AGENDA OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION Ensuring that all citizens have the basic educational foundation in order to pursue careers; Meeting the need of social target groups – women, rural communities, youth, unemployed and disabled; Advancement of principles of equity and redress in service delivery and service provision.

ETDP SET ORGANOGRAM NSF PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT Winston October DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROJECT UNIT Clyde Maurice (Acting)

3 CRE DIVISIONS Constituency Support Services Constituency Support Services Learnerships and Skills Programmes Learnerships and Skills Programmes ETDQA ETDQA

Constituency Support Services Research into skills needs in the sector; Skills Planning processes in the sector, constituencies and member organisations; Facilitating the development of the ETDP Sector Skills Plan and Business Plan;

Constituency Support Services Development of service plans to constituencies based on agreed needs; Management of Constituency Service Plans and support to member organisations Grants allocation, administration and management Advisory services

ETDQA DIVISION ETDQA DIVISION Accreditation of constituent providers; Evaluation of programmes in the ETDQA primary focus; Registration of constituent assessors; Validation of learner awards;

ETDQA DIVISION Development of providers to deliver quality ETD in the ETD sector; Promotion and advocacy of quality ETD; Promotion and advocacy of RPL; Advice and information to member organizations on achieving quality within programme.

National Skills Fund Project In 2002 the ETDP SETA was allocated a grant of R108.9 million from the DoL to fund strategic projects in ETD sector; To fund 1650 Learnerships in ECD and ABET; To fund Skills Programmes across the ETD sector; Youth Work, Community Development and HIV / AIDS will also receive high priority; Project to be launched in June / July 2003; Projects to be implemented in the 21 Presidential Nodal Zones.

Communication Ongoing Communication with Stakeholders very important; Communications Strategy in place to address the needs of our constituencies; Focus of this year’s Communication will be on marginalised organisations and communities; Radio Campaign to commence soon to educate people about the role of the ETDP SETA Call Centre to be implemented to improve our customer service;

National Conference National Conference planned for 3-5 September 2003 at the ICC, Durban; 500 delegates from across our constituencies to attend; Theme of Conference is “Transforming the Nation through Skills Development”. Main Objective: Bring stakeholders together to debate on critical issues affecting the ETD sector; Also an opportunity to showcase our successes and milestones.

National Conference National Conference planned for 3-5 September 2003 at the ICC, Durban; 500 delegates from across our constituencies to attend; Theme of Conference is “Transforming the Nation through Skills Development”. Main Objective: Bring stakeholders together to debate on critical issues affecting the ETD sector; Also an opportunity to showcase our successes and milestones.

Strategic Planning and Support Unit (SPSU) Was established in January 2003, Unit within the CEO’s Office; Provides support to the CEO in focussing the activities of the SETA to deliver relevant and responsive service to Constituent Member Organisations. In doing so, the SPSU’s activities are centres around: Strategic Planning Strategic Guidance Technical Advice to Management Implementation, Tracking and Monitoring Support Integration and focus of interdivisional activities General reporting Communication of performance Dissemination of strategic information

Quality Management System (QMS) for the SETA  SPSU in the process of finalising the QMS for the SETA; GTZ (German Technical Cooperation) assisting in reviewing current QMS; QMS envisaged to be ready for implementation in August 2003; QMS to incorporate Balanced ScoreCard for the organisation.

Partnerships A draft partnerships policy statement and guidelines currently undergoing review and approval by the Governance Structures; Envisaged date of implementation is 1 August 2003; SPSU driving the process in consultation with other divisions; The Partnerships Policy will provide the SETA with a framework for engaging with partnerships.

Staff Recruitment  Recruitment done according to SETAs Recruitment Policy and Strategy; Employment Equity taken into consideration when hiring staff; There are currently 54 permanent employees in the SETA; There are 22 temporary staff members and consultants; Current Organogram makes provision for approximately 100 permanent staff members.

Key Activities for 2003 to 2004 Based on the SETA Business Plan, the following are some of the future key activities planned for 2003 / 2004: Development and Implementation of an Integrated Service Delivery Plan; Development and Implementation of a Constituency Service Plan; Implementation of a Quality Management System; Implementation of a Performance Management and Development System; A viable HRD Policy; Development and implementation of user-friendly Procurement Manual.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:  GOVERNANCE Governance structures function effectively to promote the objectives of the SETA in a manner that is responsive to the circumstances of the ETD sector and efficient in the use of available human, financial and other resources. MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Development of organisational structures, policies and systems that are appropriate for implementing, monitoring and evaluating the work of the SETA SECTOR DEVELOPMENT To assist organisations in the ETD sector through a programme of assistance in HRD that will enable organisations to address related social, technical and organisational issues that limit their ability to implement skills development.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND DEVELOPMENT To ensure that effective quality assurance systems and infrastructure are in place and to provide support to organisations in implementing learning programmes and to ensure that all organisations and employees in the Sector can benefit from quality ETD services and no-one is disadvantaged because of their unique circumstances. RESEARCH, MONITORING AND EVALUATION To develop, define and implement an ongoing research agenda that will enhance the responsiveness of the SETA in promoting its performance and productivity and that of its member organisations.. SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING In promoting National Skills Development priorities, ensure that prioritised and relevant skills needs are met through the availability of high quality Education, Training and Development programmes I each constituency

PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT To develop and implement comprehensive policies and procedures for mandatory and discretionary grants that ensure equitable distribution of resources GRANTS MANAGEMENT To develop and implement compherensive policies and procedures for mandatory and discretionary grants thatensure equitable distribution of resources COMMUNICATION To establish and sustain meaningful and positive relations between the SETA and various stakeholders (internal and external) NSF PROJECT To ensure effective management of NSF Funds to extend Skills Development Services and Support to selected social target groups PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION The ETDP- SETA will develop a more cohesive and productive partnership with the NationalDepartment of Education so that each could serve a complimentary and co-ordinated-operative role, where each, in meeting its legislated purpose, collaborate in the interest of effective, efficient and properly coordinated services and support in the sector

Key Activities for 2003 to 2004 Review report and recommendations on SETA procurement; Development and Implementation of a Communications Strategy for the SETA; Establishment of monitoring and evaluation tools for all internal operations within the SETA; Implementation of staff training and development programmes; Review of Current SETA policies and development of outstanding ones; Implementation of Risk Management Policy and Performance Risk Assessment by Internal Audit Function.

Targets (NSDS 1) Developing a culture of high quality lifelong learning. ETDP SOs ( 1) To increase access to, and provision of, high quality and relevant training of employed people across member organisations. (2)To assist member organisations to achieve an agreed national standard for enterprise based (workplace) people development. (NSDS 2) Fostering skills development in the formal economy for productivity and employment growth. ( 3)To enhance participation of ETD Organisations in the implementation of the SSP thereby impacting on employment and productivity. ETDP SO ( NSDS 3) Stimulating and supporting Skills Development in SMEs. ( 4)To increase the participation of SMEs (definition includes NGOs and community owned enterprises) in the skills development through the SETA processes and to create various mechanisms for SMEs to share capacity in order to participate in skills development. ETDP SO

Targets/ cont. ( NSDS 4) Promoting opportunities for skills development in social development initiatives. ( 5)To support and promote relevant social development initiatives by government, established organisations, NGOs, and COEs through training and development projects. ETDP SO ( NSDS 5) Assisting new entrants into employment in the labour market. (6)To increase access to, and provision of, high quality, relevant training and development opportunities in areas of scarce supply and potential growth for new entrants to the ETDP sector, particularly those under the age of 30. ETDP SO

Request for this information was not incorporated into the WSPs and therefore no statistical data is available on the number of workers who embarked on level one courses. 18, 935 Learners have embarked on structured learning programmes since inception of the ETDP SETA. Out of a total target of 12,500 workers set for the ETDP SETA across a 2 year period from April 2001 to March 2003, this target has already been exceeded by 66% in 2002/ PROGRESS AGAINST TARGETS NSDS Objective 1: Developing a culture of high quality lifelong learning ETDP SETA SO 1: To increase access to, and provision of, high quality and relevant training of employed people across member organisations NSDS Success indicatorsSETA Targets – March 2003 Progress By March 2005, 70 percent of all workers have at least Level One qualification on the NQF. At least 2000 (0.3%) workers will have embarked on courses leading to level one on the NQF. Divisional Responsibility: CSS 1.2 By March 2005, a minimum of 15 percent of workers to have embarked on a structured learning programme of whom at least 50 percent will have completed their programme satisfactorily 10,000 (1.5%) employees in the ETD Sector embark on structured learning programmes. Divisional Responsibility: CSS

The DoL has indicated that the target should be 182,000 employees (constituting 28% of employees in the sector) receiving training. Preliminary analysis of 371 levy paying WSPs captured on the database and nine provincial WSPs shows that 177,491 employees will be trained between therefore the estimate of 182,000 employees appears to be an achievable target. However, the ETDP SETA believes that the term “structured learning programme” refers to achieving credits recognised by SAQA.

NSDS Objective 1: Developing a culture of high quality lifelong learning ETDP SETA SO 2: To assist member organisations to achieve an agreed national standard for enterprise based (workplace) people development NSDS Success indicatorsSETA Targets – March 2003 Progress 1. 3 By March 2005, an average of 20 enterprises (to include large, medium and small enterprises) and at least five national government departments, to be committed to, or have achieved an agreed national standard for enterprise- based people development. The SETA participates in the DoL IIP pilot. Divisional Responsibility: Corporate Services The ETDP SETA was accepted as an IIP Pilot site. ETDP SETA accepted as a delivery partner for IIP in the ETD Sector.

NSDS Objective 2: Fostering skills development in the formal economy for productivity and employment growth ETDP SETA SO 3: To enhance participation of ETD organisations in the implementation of the Sector Skills Plan thereby impacting on employment and productivity 2.1 By March 2005, at least 75 percent of enterprises with more than 150 workers are receiving skills development grants and the contributions towards productivity and employer and employee benefits are measured. At least 85% (86) of large ETD organisations are submitting WSPs and receiving grants. Divisional Responsibility: CSS Statistics from the DoL / SARS Database indicates that out of a total of 7986 organisations paying levies, 53 Large Organisations are submitting WSP’s.

2.2 By March 2005, at least 40 percent of enterprises employing between 50 and 150 workers are receiving skills development grants and the contributions towards productivity and employer and employee benefits are measured At least 25% (80) of medium ETD organisations are submitting WSPs and receiving grants. Divisional Responsibility: CSS 141 Medium Organisations submitted WSPs. The target was exceeded by 76% for 2002/3.

ETDP SETA SO 3: To enhance participation of ETD organisations in the implementation of the Sector Skills Plan thereby impacting on employment and productivity NSDS Objective 2: Fostering skills development in the formal economy for productivity and employment growth 2.3 By March 2005, learnerships are available in every sector. 10 learnerships registered. Divisional Responsibility: Learnerships & Skills Programmes 9 Learnerships Registered to date. (90% Achieved) 1.ECD Practitioners Level 4 2.EDC Trainers Level 5 3.ABET Practitioners Level 4 4.ABET Practitioners Level 5 5.Educators in Schooling Level 6 6.Educators in Schooling Level 6 (B.Prim Ed and B. Sec Ed) 7.Educators in Schooling Level 5 (NPDE) 8.Occupationally Directed ETD Practice Level 5 The 9 learnerships registered have become 8 due to the merging of no. 6 above, B. Prim Ed and B. Sec Ed into one learnership.

2. 4 By March 2005, all government departments assess and report on budgeted expenditure for skills development relevant to Public Service, Sector and Departmental priorities. At least seven provinces and the national department of education submit WSPs and report on their spending. Divisional Responsibility: CSS 7 Provincial Departments have submitted WSPs. 100% target achieved. 5 Provincial Departments have submitted implementation reports, i.e 71% of target achieved.

NSDS Objective 3: Stimulating and supporting skills development in small businesses ETDP SETA SO 4: To increase participation of SME's in the skills development through the SETA processes and to create various mechanisms for community-based SME's to share capacity in order to participate in skills development NSDS Success indicatorsSETA Targets – March 2003 Progress 3.1 By March 2005, at least 20 percent of new and existing registered small businesses to be supported in skills development initiatives and the impact of such support to be measured. Complete and implement a strategy for reaching small ETD organisations. At least 5%(156) of small ETD organisations reached with the strategy. Divisional Responsibility: CSS A Draft Strategy document has been developed and will be incorporated into the 2003/4 Operational Plan of the CSS Division. However, 476 Small Organisations have submitted WSPs. The target of 156 organisations to be reached with the strategy has been exceeded by 305%.

NSDS Objective 4: Promoting skills development for employability and sustainable livelihoods through social development initiatives ETDP SETA SO 5: To support and promote relevant social development initiatives by government, established organisations, NGOs and COE's through training and development NSDS Success indicatorsSETA Targets – March 2003 Progress 4.1 By March 2003, 100 percent of the NSF apportionment is spent on viable development project Collect baseline data on ETD NSF projects. Divisional Responsibility: CEO Baseline Data collected and Report produced in last quarter of 2002/3 in preparation for impact study to be conducted in 2004/ By March 2005, the impact of the NSF is measured by project type and duration, including details of placement rates, which shall be at least 70 percent. N/A in 2002/3 Baseline Data collected and Report produced in last quarter of 2002/3 in preparation for impact study to be conducted in 2004/5.

NSDS Objective 5: Assisting new entrants into employment ETDP SETA SO 6: To increase access to, and provision of, high quality, relevant training and development opportunities in areas of scarce supply and potential growth for new entrants to the ETDP sector, particularly those under the age of 30 NSDS Success indicatorsSETA Targets – March 2003 Progress 5. 1 By March 2005, a minimum of 80,000 people under the age of 30 have entered learnerships people have entered ETD learnerships. Divisional Responsibility: Learnerships & Skills Programmes 800 Learners have entered ETD Learnerhsips, i.e 53% of target achieved.

NSDS Objective 5: Assisting new entrants into employment ETDP SETA SO 6: To increase access to, and provision of, high quality, relevant training and development opportunities in areas of scarce supply and potential growth for new entrants to the ETDP sector, particularly those under the age of 30 NSDS Success indicatorsSETA Targets – March 2003 Progress 5. 2 By March 2005, a minimum of 50 percent of those who have completed learnerships are, within six months of completion, employed, in full-time study or further training or are in a social development programme. Begin to set up a system of placing and tracking graduates of learnerships who have completed their learnerships by March Divisional Responsibility: Learnerships & Skills Programmes No tracking system in place as yet. However, this target has been incorporated in the 2003/4 Operational Plan of Learnerships & Skills Programme Division under SETA Strategic Objective: Skills Development & Training (2003/4 Business Plan) 50 Graduates in 2002/3 29 Graduates in 2001/2 Total: 79 Graduates since SETA inception