1. SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR EDUCATORS
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2014/15
PRESENTATION TO EDUCATION PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE : June 2014

2. 1.OVERVIEW

3. SACE (The South African Council for Educators) is governed by a new Council which was inaugurated on 15th August 2013 by the Minister of Basic Education. The new Council’s 4-year term expires on 31st July 2017.
The chairperson is Ms Veronica Hofmeester and the Deputy, Mr Sibusiso Mchunu. SACE operates under the auspices of the SACE Act (no 31 of 2000). Council has jurisdiction over teachers (approx)

4. SACE has functioned less than optimally due to the austere budget caused by savings for “the building reserve fund.” Through
disciplined spending, Council has saved enough to purchase the building it currently occupies. The budget for the current year therefore eases by about 25%, which will optimize delivery.

5. SACE’s total revenue has been made up mainly by levies from educators amounting to R55m (approx) and a special Government grant of R10m (approx). The grant has been utilized for expenses related to the Continuing Professional Teacher Development (CPTD) system, as per agreement.

6. In spite of the budget constraints restricting output in SACE’s five main areas of operations, SACE has delivered satisfactorily:
The Council registered educators ( to date) made up of 4682 full
registrations ( to date) and provisional registrations ( to
date) provisional registrations were for foreign educators (16633 to date).
Council employs a stricter vetting regime for incumbents to prevent usage of
fraudulent documents and entry into the profession by individuals who cannot
be trusted with learners. This process will be strengthened further by
operationalising protocols with AFTRA (African Forum for Teaching Regulatory
Councils).
Current projects include initiation of on-line registration, validation, rapid
response systems, categorization of registration and tracking of levies due.

7. The Council received 582 complaints for the current year on top of a backlog of 180 from the previous year cases have been finalized leaving a balance of 419 cases to be carried over. The low turnover was due to budget constraints. The current budget and a newly adopted methodology for case management will eliminate backlogs and ensure that cases are resolved within a four month cycle.
Council is presently involved in interactions with authorities to develop a more streamlined approach to respond to educator misconduct and to ensure that sanctions are adhered to.

8. up momentum, signing over 40 000 school
3) The Professional Development division has picked
up momentum, signing over school
managers for participation in the CPTD
(Continuing Professional Teacher Development)
system, having conducted nationwide orientation
sessions. Council has endorsed 245 programmes
(bringing the total to 495)
Council’s next challenges are to mobilize the
classroom practitioners to engage in more
professional development programmes and
activities, and to liaise with Departments of
Education and Providers to ensure relevant and
accessible provision.

9. 4) The Research section has been involved in the following areas:
International migration of Teachers in South Africa;
Principal’s and Deputy Principal’s needs identification;
Teacher demand and supply;
Analysis of misconduct cases; and
Resource centre and virtual library.
The section is busy finalizing proposals for “professional
standards and designations.” The immediate challenge is to
expand the section.

10. considering its minimal budget. Workshops
5) SACE excelled in its Outreach activities,
considering its minimal budget. Workshops
and lectures were conducted in all the
Provinces covering all SACE’s operations. The
Advocacy section managed SACE’s
international engagements. SACE presides over
AFTRA and attended its Conference and
Round Table in Mombasa and its Steering
Committee meetings in Accra and Pretoria.
AFTRA seeks to professionalise teaching in
Africa. To this end SACE has lobbied its
neighbouring countries to participate in
AFTRA.

11. Administration and Financial Management. Thanks to the
The operational areas of SACE have been supported by sound
Administration and Financial Management. Thanks to the
vigilance of Council, The Executive Committee, Finance and
Audit Committee’s and efficient administration:
SACE’s finances are in good order;
Spending has been within budget;
Request for roll over is adequately motivated;
Procurement is effected as per legislative requirements;
Audit findings and recommendations have been followed
up; and
SACE’s prognosis for future viability is good.

12. Council and SACE Committees for their astute stewardship;
Sincerest appreciation goes to:
Council and SACE Committees for their astute stewardship;
The Ministry and Departments of Education for sound
leadership;
The Teacher Unions and other shareholders in Council for
progressive direction and reliable support;
The SACE staff (of almost 100 members) for their loyal
dedication; and
All Teachers for striving towards excellence in education.
Rej Brijraj
CEO-SACE (South African Council for Educators)
30 May 2014

13. 2. MTEF PROJECTIONS 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16
2016/17
Financial Performance data
Audited
Budget
Medium term
R Thousand
Receipts
Entity receipts
52,046
60,285
58,901
70,163
60,700
64,950
64,840
Admin fees
Membership fees
45,742
51,332
50,206
51,360
51,720
51,960
government grant
4,363
5,532
2,279
15,073
7,300
Registration fees
1,517
2,030
1,953
600
5,200
4,800
Sundry income
241
289
2,241
150
200
Interest receivable
183
994
2,055
2,800
3,200
230
Reprint certificate
108
167
180
380
400
37,499
42,003
44,278
57,059
53,600
Administration
31,940
33,456
40,006
41,155
49,000
50,750
51,640
Research
249
422
308
1,000
1,500
500
Professional Development
7,200
Registration
179
969
303
231
800
Code of Conduct
768
1,624
1,382
4,000
Net surplus
14,547
18,282
14,623
13,104
7,100
2. MTEF PROJECTIONS

14. MTEF PROJECTIONS/cont
Economic classification
Current payments
37,499
42,003
44,278
52,759
52,100
59,412
58,412
Compensation of employees
21,554
16,792
21,365
26,013
27,834
29,782
31,867
Salaries and wages
Social contributions
Goods and services
15,945
25,211
22,913
26,746
24,266
29,630
26,545
Of which
Agency and support / outsourced
429
515
490
120
Communication
1,721
3,675
1,581
4,471
3,150
Computer services
444
715
498
838
800
Consultants
1,395
1,519
1,061
1,430
1,600
1,699
Contractors
Inventory
Lease payments
856
1,237
4,833
6,750
1,350
300
150
Repairs and maintenance 60
422
448
941
1,500
2,000
Research and development
249
152
175
500
Training and staff development 84 96 54
270
250
Travel and subsistence
3,275
4,630
4,145
4,010
7,200
7,600
7,450
Other
7,432
12,250
9,628
7,242
6,776
12,310
10,426
Depreciation
Total Expenditure
54,259
53,600
60,912
59,912

15. NOTES
REVENUE
Council increased monthly subscription fees from R6 to R10. w.e.f ;
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 fee is expected to remain high as we have increased fees to R400 for foreigners, R200 for south africans andR50 for renewals
Building reserve fund contribute to interest receivable.

16. NOTES/cont
EXPENDITURE
The council occupies a rented office while in a process to purchase own premises
Funds are available to purchase own premises(R61 million) and approval to proceed with the process has been given.
The council will conclude the purchase process in this financial year
Building in visagie street was sold in an Auction for R9 million and proceedes were transferred to building reserve fund.
On purchase of this building , rental funds will fund
Operations
The council has just taken a decision to direct the projected surplus towards the expansion of its provincial presence .
First provinces are: KZN, EC, WC and FS

17. 3.MANDATORY FUNCTIONS

18. A. REGISTRATION Purpose
Register all educators who satisfy registration requirements;
Maintain and sustain the credibility of the educator database;
Enhance the quality of the registration of teachers by introducing standards of entry into the profession.
Key functions
Determine minimum criteria and standards;
Decide on any application for registration;
Keep names of all registered educators;
Determine period of validity of registration.

19. REGISTRATION/cont Strategic objective 1
Register all qualified educators
Objective statement
To register all unregistered practising and newly qualified educators in the country
Baseline
Number of educators to be registered in the reporting period:
Number of educator documents updated in the reporting period;
Justification
This objective will reduce the number of unregistered educators; professionalize the sector and enhance the status of the teaching profession
Links
This objective will contribute to the provision of quality education by professionalizing the sector

20. FINANCIAL IMPLICATION
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
Audited Outcome
Revised budget
Budget Estimate
REGISTRATION OF EDUCATORS
179
969
303
230
800
1,500

21. B. LEGAL AND ETHICS Purpose Promote ethical conduct among educators;
Facilitate interventions and support for schools and educators on ethical matters.
Key functions
To uphold the image of the teaching profession;
To investigate complaints of improper conduct;
To institute disciplinary hearings.

22. LEGAL AND ETHICS/cont Strategic objective 1.1
Maintain the ethical standards of the teaching profession
Objective statement
To reduce the number of violations of the code of good practice
Baseline
Number of violations for the current year: 650 complaints
Number of educators and stakeholders to be workshopped on the code of professional ethics:10 000
Percentage of the number of concluded cases as measured against the number of cases received for the year. These cases include those cases that have been investigated, mediated, disciplinary hearings, cases referred to other structures for intervention 69%
Justification
This objective will contribute to the reduction of violations of the code of professional ethics
Links
This objective will contribute to the provision of quality education by professionalizing the sector

23. FINANCIAL IMPLICATION
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
Audited Outcome
Revised budget
Budget Estimate
ETHICS AND CODE OF CONDUCT
768
1,624
1,382
400
2,800
4,000

24. THANK YOU