1. Towards a Skilled & Capable Public Service
through Preferred Strategic Partnerships

2. Presentation Outline Mission Priority Arears
Discretionary Grant 2017/2018
Policy, Criteria & Guidelines
Key Development Imperatives
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3. focusing on learning programmes; and
Mission:
Leading in the development of skilled and competent human capital in the Public Service Sector through:
effective coordination of skills development interventions based on occupationally directed qualifications;
focusing on learning programmes; and
promoting learner placement and absorption within the public sector.
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4. NDP, NGP, NSDS, SDA mandate and other government priorities
Impact (measuring contribution to employment and sector growth)
SSP
Impact (measuring changes in skills level, competencies in PSETA labour market)
Strategy
Outcomes (measuring 5 year goals & strategic objectives)
APP
Outputs (measuring MTEF indicators and annual targets)
SLA
Targets (measuring targets agreed with DHET)
OPS PLAN
Activities (measuring operational efficiencies of the organisation)
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5. What is the Sector Skills Plan?
The Sector Skills Plan is a framework within which PSETA identifies key priorities and critical skills development trends, objectives and priority areas.
It must provide a sector profile and analysis of the demand for, and supply of skills in the Public Service sector to inform a responsive intervention of priority skills development in the sector.
In terms of the Skills Development Act a SETA must:
Develop a 5-year Sector Skills Plan (SSP) (aligned to NSDS):
Annually update the SSP through research, stakeholder consultation & Identify HTVs and skills gaps through the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) analysis.
Develop a Strategic Plan (SP) and Annual Performance Plan (APP) that informs the implementation of the SSP.
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6. Consideration of NDP – Institutional focus
A stable political-administrative interface
A public service which is a career of choice
Sufficient technical and specialist professional skills
Efficient and effective management and operations systems
Procurement systems that deliver value for money
Strengthened delegation, accountability and oversight
Improved inter-departmental coordination
Reduced corruption in the public service
The identification of priority skills and training initiatives should thus be shaped by an analysis of the major drivers / inhibitors of public sector organisations’ performance in South Africa” PSETA SSP 2016/17
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7. Key Skills Priority Actions identified in the SSP
Priority 1: Establishing strategic partnerships with key departments
Priority 2: Improving the capacity of state training and learning institutions in the sector
Priority 3: Focus on workplace based learning to lead the making of the workplace a training space
Priority 4: Delivery of training through alternative, cost effective and efficient mechanisms
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8. Management related Occupations SCM & Contract Management Occupations
Scarce Skills
Management related Occupations
HRD Occupations
SCM & Contract Management Occupations
General Manager Public Service
Personnel / Human Resource Manager
Finance Manager
Senior Government Official
Business Training Manager
Physical Asset Manager
Senior Government Manager
Recruitment Manager
Contract Manager
Director (Enterprise / Organization)
Labor Recruitment Manager
Supply and Distribution
Manager
Policy and Planning Manager
Skills Development Facilitator / Practitioner
Warehouse Manager
Quality systems manager
Training and Development Professional
Cost and
management accountants
Archives Manager
Occupational Instructor / Trainer
Procurement
officers
Operations Manager (Non- Manufacturing)
Supply Chain Practitioner
Database Designer and Administrator
Systems Administrator
HRD Occupations
So, the aims of this session are [follow slide].
Explaining what a RP is and why we have developed one. We will explore the importance of good file titling to good records management. We’ll see that a good system for titling files for can make all the difference – especially when you are trying to find a file.
We look, in general terms, at the various functions government departments perform. We’ll see that some functions are common to most, if not all, and that many functions are limited to certain departments.
Introduce the PARBICA model File Plan
We then look closely at the Tuvalu Government Filing Manual
We’ll do some activities to help you understand how the File Plan works and hear from a ministry that has used it.
Finally, we’ll talk about how you could use what we cover this afternoon – ideas for developing the manual or your other existing tools.
During this process, your role is to learn how the guideline is relevant to your circumstances and think about how the resulting Tuvalu Government Filing Manual will be used in your office.

9. Discretionary Grant Disbursement
2017/18
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10. Background
PSETA has been allocating funds utilising an open call process.
An advert was placed in the public platform to invite qualifying institutions.
Funds were allocated to provider who qualified based on the criteria and guidelines
This process, though honourable, presented al lot of challenges due to the nature of our stakeholders/ beneficiaries
Delays in contract signing and subsequent implementation by stakeholders
Delays and difficulties in procuring training providers by stakeholders
Evidence submitted not always supporting the payment requirements
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11. Background Cont… Payments not submitted on time
High levels of contract extensions
These challenges have had a negative impact on PSETA
SLA targets are negatively impacted, thereby impacting to the overall performance of the SETA
Allocated funds do not move as per the project plans
Commitments get distorted and attracts audit qualification
Costs escalates due to excessive extensions
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12. PSETA Strategic Funding Approach
Partnership Forums
Lead National Departments
Provincial Government
(Office of the Premier)
Training intermediaries
(TVETs, Academies, HEIs, NSG)
Memorandum of Agreements (JVAs)
Higher Education Institution
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13. The role of partners
The first one relates to the role central government departments that champion certain competencies within the two spheres of government can play in informing the skills demand
The first second talks to capabilities of public training institutions to respond to the needs of the public service sector priorities (skills supply).
PSETA ensuring that there is alignment between the demand and supply of skills.
By identifying appropriate mechanisms and provide systemic information PSETA can direct its funding to interventions that bridge the gap between supply and demand of skills in the Public service.
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14. Approved Discretionary Grant Policy
Policy objectives
PSETA funding approach
Scope and application
Exclusions
Key principles
Grant allocation
Access to Discretionary Grant
Criteria and guidelines and funding framework
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15. Approved Discretionary Grant Policy
Policy objectives
PSETA funding approach
Scope and application
Exclusions
Key principles
Grant allocation
Access to Discretionary Grant
Criteria and guidelines and funding framework
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16. Approved Discretionary Grant Policy
Assessment of proposals
Adjudication and approval of applications
Contracting and contract management
Extensions and terminations
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17. Benefits
Increase in number of projects achieving expected benefits, on time, on budget and within scope
Alignment of projects investments to business strategy
Efficient management of PSETA resources
Decrease project risk exposure
Reduction in project overheads/ bureaucracy elimination of heavy process
Increase in organisation's ability to plan
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18. Preferred Strategic Partners
2017/2018 Programme Funding
AND
Preferred Strategic Partners
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19. Programmes for 2017/2018 Funding & PSPs
NSDS III GOAL
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
APP TARGET
LEARNING PROGRAMME
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Increase access to occupationally directed programmes
Unemployed Entered Learnership
200
NC: Public Administration
Procurement (50060) (100 learners)
Certificate: Accounting Technician (73710) (100 learners)
National Treasury
Provincial Academies
TVET Colleges
Unemployed Entered Bursaries
150
Financial Management
Human Resources Management
Public Administration/Management
Flavious Mareka
Motheo TVET
Maluti TVET
Enkangala
Ehlanzeni
Gert Sibande
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20. Programmes for 2017/2018 Funding & PSPs
NSDS III GOAL
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
APP TARGET
LEARNNG PROGRAMME
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Increase access to occupationally directed programmes
Artisans Entered 40
Plumber
Mechanical Fitter,
Electrician,
Automotive Motor Mechanic,
Diesel Mechanic
Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Mpumalanga – Department of Public Works Roads and Transport 
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21. Programmes for 2017/2018 Funding & PSPs
NSDS III GOAL
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
APP TARGET
LEARNNG PROGRAMME
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Promoting the growth of a public TVET college system that is responsive to sector, local, regional and national skills needs and priorities
TVET Student Placement Entered
300
Management Assistant
Public Management
Human Resources Management
DOJ (Courts)
DHA
Ingwe TVET
King Hintsa
Maluti TVET
NC Rural
NC Urban
Waterberg
Capricorn
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22. Programmes for 2017/2018 Funding & PSPs
NSDS III GOAL
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
APP TARGET
LEARNNG PROGRAMME
PREFERRED STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Encouraging better use of workplace-based-skills programmes
Workers Entered Learnerships
200
NC: Public Administration Leadership (50060)
Certificate: Accounting Technician (73710)
The Justice Academy
National Treasury
Workers Entered Bursaries 60
Monitoring & Evaluation
DPME
Workers Entered Skills Programmes
900
Mentoring & Coaching
Public Service Project Management
Monitoring & Evaluation
NSG
Provincial Academies
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23. Discretionary Grant Amounts by Programme
Grant per learner
Provinces
What it covers
Learnership (Workers) – Leadership (183 credits)
R33 855
Free State (50)
Gauteng (50)
Training Costs
Training Material
Assessments
Moderation
Stationery
Training Venue
Catering for Orientation day
Learnership Workers (Accounting)
R21 000
National (50)
W. Cape (50)
Learnership Unemployed – Procurement (161 credits)
R per learner
Kwa Zulu Natal (50)
North West (50)
Training Costs (R33855)
Learner Stipend (R24000)
Learnership Unemployed Accounting (120 credits)
R per learner
Eastern Cape (50)
Limpopo (50)
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24. Discretionary Grant Amounts by Programme
Grant per learner
Provinces
What it covers
TVET Bursaries Unemployed
Maximum of R per learner
Mpumalanga (75)
Free State (75)
N4, N5 and N6
Tuition, Books
Accommodation and 18 months Work Experience stipend on completion of N6
(Bursary Conditions apply)
Bursary Workers
Maximum of R per learner
Nationally (60 learners)
Training Costs only
TVET Student Placement
R per learner
Eastern Cape (80)
Free State (80)
Limpopo (60)
Northern Cape (80)
Learner stipend for 18 months at R2500 per learner per month
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25. Discretionary Grant Amounts by Programme
Grant per learner
Provinces
What it covers
Skills Programme
Monitoring & Evaluation SP
R4 000 per learner
All provinces - 46 learners per province (including legislatures & Parliament) and 90 for National Departments
Training Material
Assessments
Moderation
Stationery
Training Venue
Catering for the duration of the training
Mentoring & Coaching
R1600 per learner
50 workers per province
Eastern Cape
Free State
Limpopo
Northern Cape
Project Management
R5200 per learner
40 workers per province
Gauteng
Mpumalanga
North West
KwaZulu Natal
Western Cape
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26. Discretionary Grant Amounts by Programme
Grant per learner
Provinces
What it covers
Artisan Development
R per learner as per
20 per province
Western Cape
Mpumalanga
As per the Generic National Artisan Workplace Data, Learner Grant Funding and Administration System Policy, the grant is for:
The institutional practical and
Workplace training component,
Over a period of the artisan programme from agreement registration to certification
The grant excludes the TVET College theory component
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27. Roles of Preferred Strategic Partners
Programme
Academies & TVETs
OTPs
Departments
Learnership Leadership & Procurement
Submit proposal to PSETA
Must be accredited for all the electives in the learnership
Enter into an MoA with PSETA
Provide Training Venue, Conduct training, assessments & moderation
Pay learner stipends
Enter into MoU’s with PSETA
Coordinate the nomination of workers and the selection and recruitment of unemployed learners
Coordinate the signing of learner commitment forms
Coordinate the placement of unemployed learners within provincial departments
Enter into employment contracts with unemployed learners
Lead the project steering committee
Release workers to attend training,
Learner travel costs to training venue
Provide learners with mentoring and coaching
Manage learner workplace attendance
Learnership (Accounting Technician)
PSP : National Treasury
Submit Proposal to PSETA
Appoint and enter into a SLA with an accredited training provider
Manage the provider to ensure timeous delivery of SLA targets (including the payment of learner stipends
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28. Roles of Preferred Strategic Partners
Programme
TVETs
DOJ & DHA
Bursary
Submit Proposal
Enter into an MoA with PSETA
Select matriculants in line with
Enter into an MoU with PSETA
NSFAS/TVET bursary policy
Work Integrated Learning
Submit a Proposal
Provide a list of learners in need of WIL
Monitor the relevance and adequacy of WIL
Administer the payment of learner stipends in line with PSETA Policy
Provide PSETA with a number of workplace spaces available for placement
Recruit & select learners in line with department’s policies
Enter into 18 months contracts of employment with learners
Appoint learners on PERSAL
Provide learners with resources (workstations)
Provide Mentorship & Coaching
Monitor and report learner workplace attendance
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29. Roles of Preferred Strategic Partners
Programme
NSG/PAs & TVETs
OTPs/National Departments
Departments
Skills Programmes
Submit proposal clearly indicating the skills programme and the province applying for
Enter into an MoA with PSETA
Provide Training Venue, Conduct training, assessments & moderation
Enter into MoU’s with PSETA
Coordinate the nomination of workers
Coordinate the signing of learner commitment forms
Lead the project steering committee
Release workers to attend training,
Learner travel costs to training venue
Artisan Development Requirements
Partnership agreement/MoU with the TVET College, if the institutional practical component will not be covered by the lead/host employer.
Partnership agreement/MoU with the host employer, if the lead employer has no/limited resources to cover activities of the trade(s).
Workplace Approval letter or the ability to attain the approval.
Learners with minimum education qualification to access trade test (N2 or NCV level 3).
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30. Opportunity planned for training per province
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31. Key Development Imperatives
The PSETA funding framework is guided by, and measured against the seven NSDS III key development imperatives
Stakeholders should, in recruitment and selection of learners adhere to the following equity targets:
Black - 85%
Women - 54%
PWD - 2%
PSETA funding, especially for the unemployed youth is biased towards the provision of skills for rural development
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32. Application Requirements
Each project should have a separate signed application form
Applicants must submit 1 original and 3 copies of sealed proposals.
The due date for submission is 30 June 2017 at 16h00
No late applications will be considered.
Applications must clearly be marked as “Discretionary Grants Application” in the visible area in the proposal envelop/pack.
Hard copies of grant applications must be delivered to 353 Festival Road, Hatfield 0028 Pretoria by close of business
The box is made available at the main entrance of PSETA
All applicants must ensure that the submission register is signed by their messenger. PSETA will not take responsibility for missing proposals where the register was not signed.
No application will be accepted if it is not deposited in the proposal box by the deadline.
Only hand delivery or courier will be accepted. It is the applicant’s obligation to ensure the document is submitted to the correct physical address and physical proof (delivery note of sending the specified document via hand delivery or courier) is retained.
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