1. Department of Higher Education and Training
3rd Quarter (2017/18)
Performance Report
Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training
21 February 2017

2. Presentation Outline 1. Background Performance per Programme
Programme 3: University Education
Programme 4: Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Programme 5: Skills Development
Programme 6: Community Education and Training
Programme 2: Planning, Policy and Strategy
Programme 1: Administration
3. Budget Performance

3. Background
The Department’s Annual Performance Plan for the 2017/18 financial year has 86 targets, covering the direct outputs of the budget programmes of the Department
The focus of these targets is mainly on the Department's interventions in the PSET system (these include the development of steering mechanisms, teaching and learning support, student support services, implementation and oversight, etc.)
Moreover, the Department monitors the performance of its delivery institutions in terms of the Medium Term Strategic Framework targets. These are targets implemented by universities, SETAs, TVET and CET colleges
The presentation will provide the status of the Department’s performance as at 31 December 2017

4. Background Reflections on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarter performance
On 23 August 2017, the Department reported that 8 of the 33 planned targets/outputs could not be achieved in the 1st quarter
Status: The 8 targets/outputs have since been completed
On the 8 November 2017, the 2nd quarter performance was presented and we report that 93% (37) of the 40 planned targets/outputs were achieved and that 3 were not achieved
Status: The 3 targets/outputs have since been completed
For the quarter under review (3rd Quarter), 32 (89%) of 36 planned targets/outputs have been achieved
Overall, this is a significant progress towards the attainment of the annual targets
The presentation will provide details of achievements per programme beginning with core delivery programmes followed by support programmes

5. Programme 3: University Education
The purpose of the programme is to develop and coordinate policy and regulatory frameworks for an effective and efficient university education system and it provides financial support to universities, NSFAS and NIHE
2017/18 Strategic Objectives
To develop appropriate steering mechanisms for university education
To ensure integrated planning within PSET subsystems
To ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the university education sector
To provide management information and statistics on the performance of higher education institutions
Targets for the 2017/18 financial year: 20
Targets in the 3rd quarter: 7
Targets achieved in the 3rd quarter: 6 (86%)

6. Programme 3: University Education
Achievements:
The draft policy framework on collaboration between professional bodies, Government departments and quality councils has been developed and consultations completed
Final draft on the amendments to the NSFAS Act has been developed and consultations completed
A report on the financial health of universities in the 2015 academic year was approved on 15 December 2017
Report on the implementation of the Teaching and Learning Development Programme was approved on 11 December 2017
A report on the effective use of the 2016/17 Foundation Provision Grant was developed and approved on 5 December 2017
Cohort study report: data verification and generation of cohort table commenced as planned

7. Programme 3: University Education
Target not achieved:
Developing the final draft National Plan for PSET
The plan has not been developed, as consultations were not completed as expected by December 2017

8. Programme 3: University Education Performance Indicator
2017/18 Target
2017/18
Actual* 1
Students enrolled in public higher education
studies (n) 2
Graduates in Engineering Sciences from
universities (n)
13 000
12 386 3
Graduates in Human Health and Animal Health
from universities (n)
10 400
10 087 4
Graduates in Natural and Physical Sciences from
8 300
8 093 5
Graduates in Initial Teacher Education from
20 800
22 123 6
Doctoral graduates from universities (n)
2 700
2 797 7
Research Masters graduates (n)
7 600
7 968
*Notes: Academic year verified in October 2017

9. Programme 3: University Education Performance Indicator
2017/18 Target
2017/18
Actual* 8
Success rate at universities (%)
78% 9
Higher education undergraduate success rate
(contact) (%)
83% 10
(distance) (%)
68% 11
University academic staff with PHDs (%)
45% 12
Students in foundation programmes (n)
18 500
20 942 13
Eligible university students obtaining financial
aid (n) (NSFAS)
*Notes: Academic year verified in October 2017

10. Programme 4: TVET
The purpose of the programme is to plan, develop, implement, monitor, maintain and evaluate national policy, programmes, assessment practices and systems for TVET
2017/18 Strategic Objectives
To develop and review TVET steering mechanisms
To ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the TVET sector
To provide TVET teaching and learning support plans
To develop infrastructure for TVET colleges
To ensure a strong TVET stakeholder network
Targets for the 2017/18 financial year: 28
Targets/outputs in the 3rd quarter: 12
Targets/outputs achieved in the 3rd quarter: 9 (75%) (2 of the remaining 3 have subsequently achieved)

11. Programme 4: TVET Achievements:
Reporting policy on the performance of TVET colleges has been developed and approved on 11 December 2017
Draft policy for TVET College finance management was consulted with TVET Colleges and final draft prepared for approval as planned
Draft policy for SAIVCET was developed . The policy seeks to define the roles and functions of the SAIVCET in coordinating, professionalising the TVET system, developing and reviewing the curriculum
A draft policy for administration/management of student admission for TVET colleges has been developed and consulted
The draft Departmental policy framework on TVET qualifications was consulted

12. Programme 4: TVET
Draft roll-out plan for the construction of 9 TVET college campuses was developed
Draft infrastructure maintenance funding framework for the TVET college sector was developed
Draft infrastructure maintenance plan for the TVET college sector was developed
The development of a national infrastructure asset management system for TVET colleges is in progress. A draft document has been developed as planned

13. Programme 4: TVET Targets not achieved
A report on the conduct of public TVET college examination centres during national examinations and assessments - subsequently achieved (approved outside timeframe)
A report on the certificate backlog eradication - subsequently achieved (approved outside timeframe)
Draft plan for TVET college lecturer development consulted with individual colleges and finalised
The draft plan was sent to colleges, however only a few colleges have commented on the plan
The Branch is planning a workshop in March 2018 where certain areas of the plan will be discussed in detail

14. Performance Indicator
Programme 4: TVET
Performance Indicator
2017/18
Target
Actual* 1
NC(V) L4: Certification rate (%)
30%
41.7% 2
N3: Certification rate (%)
55%
65.8% 3
N6: Certification rate (%)
40%
66.1% 4
Certificates issued to qualifying candidates
within three months of publication of results
(number of months)
* Notes: 2016 academic year data. Data on headcount enrolment was not readily available due to inaccuracies in the data files. Validated date will be reported at the end of the 4th quarter.

15. Programme 5: Skills Development
The purpose of the programme is to promote and monitor the national skills development strategy. Develop a skills development policy and regulatory framework for an effective skills development system
2017/18 Strategic Objectives
To develop and review steering mechanisms for artisan development
To ensure effective artisan development and assessment services
To ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of artisan development
To develop infrastructure/facilities for artisan development
Targets for the 2017/18 financial year: 8
Targets in the 3rd quarter: 5
Targets achieved in the 3rd quarter: 5 (100%)

16. Programme 5: Skills Development
Achievements:
Developed the second draft National Skills Development Plan following consultation with NEDLAC and the National Skills Authority
Report on the implementation of the National Skills Development Strategy by SETAs was approved on 11 December The report provides progress status on the implementation of SETAs strategic and annual performance plans in terms of the signed Service Level Agreements
Report on the governance of SETAs was approved on December 2017
The process of conducting trade tests for qualifying applications received until trade tests are conducted was 100 days during the quarter under review
The implementation of the security infrastructure development plan at INDLELA progressed well during the quarter under review. Quarterly meetings and progress reports are being compiled as planned

17. Programme 5: Skills Development Performance Indicator
Performance Indicator
2017/18 Target
Actual
3rd quarter* 1
National artisan learners trade test pass rate
(including INDLELA) (%)
58%
52% 2
Proportion of SETAs meeting standards of good
governance (%)
60%
100% 3
New artisan learners qualified (n)
21 110
9 787 4
New artisan learners registered (n)
27 750
20 276
*Note: Performance status as at 31 December 2017

18. Programme 6: CET
The purpose of the programme is to plan, develop, implement, monitor, maintain and evaluate national policy, programme assessment practices and systems for community education and training
2017/18 Strategic Objectives
To develop and review CET steering mechanisms
To ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the CET sector
Targets for the 2017/18 financial year: 6
Targets/outputs in the 3rd quarter: 1
Targets achieved: 1 (100%)
Achievements:
Public comments on the draft reporting policy for CET colleges have been received and incorporated into the final draft policy for submission to the Minister for approval

19. Performance Indicator
Programme 6: CET
Performance Indicator
2017/18
Target
Actual* 1
Headcount enrolments in CET Colleges (n) 2
Certification rate in CE formal qualification
38%
36%
* Notes: 2016 academic year data

20. Programme 2: Planning, Policy and Strategy
The purpose of the programme is to provide strategic direction in the development, implementation and monitoring of Departmental policies and the human resource development strategy for South Africa
2017/18 Strategic Objectives:
To develop appropriate steering mechanisms for PSET system
To ensure effective oversight of PSET system
To develop and implement teaching and learning support plan
To provide student support services
To provide management information statistics
Targets for the 2017/18 financial year: 12
Targets/outputs in the 3rd quarter: 8
Targets/outputs achieved in the 3rd quarter: 8 (100%)

21. Programme 2: Planning, Policy and Strategy
Achievements:
1st draft list of occupations in high demand has been developed as planned. Once finalised, the list will inform skills planning in the country to support the Department’s planning processes with respect to enrolment planning, resource allocations, career advice and qualifications development
Final policy document on disability has been completed as planned. It was presented to Cabinet for approval on 06 December 2017
Quarterly oversight reports on the implementation of Social Inclusion, Open Learning, Career Development Services and investment trends in PSET were compiled as planned
The development of MIS for CET colleges is at an advanced stage. The data load specification document has been consulted with relevant stakeholders
Draft statistics report was compiled and consulted with data managers

22. Programme 1: Administration
The purpose of the Programme is to provide overall management and administration of the Department
2017/18 Strategic Objectives:
To ensure effective human resources management within the Department
To ensure effective financial management practices
To improve ICT services
Targets for 2017/18 financial year: 12
Targets in the 3rd quarter: 3
Targets achieved in the quarter: 3 (100%)

23. Programme 1: Administration
Achievements:
A plan to reduce the number of days to resolve disciplinary cases was developed and approved on 29 September 2017
Data centre infrastructure has been established - The establishment of the data centre infrastructure is informed by the Corporate Governance of ICT Policy Framework (CGICTPF) developed by DPSA, which states that departments must develop their own CGICTP to ensure proper governance of ICT and address effective use of IT resources
Implementation of an ICT governance framework was approved on 11 January The framework serves as a guide for implementing corporate governance of ICT in the Department

24. Financial Information
The overall spending rate by the third quarter was 85.3% (including Direct Charges)
Average spending for normal operational activities including compensation of employees was 72.6%
The spending rate on compensation of employees is 72.1% as follows:
Personnel Expenditure: 71.6%
Examiners and Moderators: 99.6%
Cost containment measures are implemented in the Department and expenditure is monitored on a monthly basis to ensure that the Department stays within the budget allocation
Transfer payments and subsidies were processed as planned and in accordance with payment schedules
The highest spending trends are experienced by Programme 3 due to the subsidy payments to Universities and NSFAS
Consequently transfer payments comprises the spending item that reflects the highest trend
The financial data per programme and economic classification are reflected in the following two slides

25. 3rd Quarter Spending per Programme Adjusted Appropriation
Main Appropriation
R’000
Adjusted Appropriation
Actual Expenditure
Variance
% Spent
1: Administration
98 071
75.5
2: Planning, Policy and Strategy
73 298
68 298
51 792
16 506
75.8
3: University Education
92.4
4: Technical and Vocational Education and Training
70.6
5: Skills Development
67 376
73.0
6: Community Education and Training
74.7
7: Direct Charges (SETAs and NSF)
Total
85.3

26. 3rd Quarter Spending per Economic Classification
Main Appropriation
R’000
Adjusted Appropriation
Actual Expenditure
Deviation
% Spent
Compensation of Employees
Personnel Expenditure
Examiners and Moderators
541
72.1
71.6
99.6
Goods and Services
57 102
85.3
Transfer Payments
87.2
Universities
90.0
Public Entities
NSFAS
Other -
48 811
100.0
81 .1
Commonwealth of Learning/ IBSA/USAf
12 070
38 393
31 068
7 325
80.9
TVET Colleges
63.3
CET Colleges
Skills levy
75.5
Leave gratuities
8 071
13 944
(5 873)
172.8
Capital Expenditure
9 139
9 551
5 610
3 941
58.7
Total

27. Thank You