1. Stakeholder Consultative Forum
Welcome to the
Stakeholder Consultative Forum
Johannesburg
10 June 2019
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2. Arrival and Registration
Collaboration
Agenda
Time
Description
Presenter
08:00 – 08:45
Arrival and Registration
09: :05
Introduction
Ms Xabiso Matshikiza (Programme Director)
09: :15
Opening and Welcome by Chairperson of the Board
Introducing the new CEO
Mr Sihle Ngubane
09: :45
Sector Skills Planning
Ms Sekgana Makhoba
09: :15
Learning Programmes
Mr Ernest Nemugavhini
10:15 – 10:45
Overview by the CEO
Mr Mdu Zakwe
10:45 – 11:00
MID-MORNING TEA

3. Agenda Collaboration Time Description Presenter 11:00 - 11:30
4IR By Us for Us
Mr Mdu Zakwe
11:30 – 12:00
Future Skills
12:00 – 12:15
CEO Wrap up
12:15 – 13:15
LUNCH

4. Foreword by Chairperson of the Board
Collaboration
Foreword by Chairperson of the Board

5. Chief Executive Officer:
Collaboration
Chief Executive Officer:
Mdu Zakwe

6. Sector Skills Planning
Collaboration
Sector Skills Planning

7. CONTENTS Background and Approach to SSP Development DHET Timelines
Chapter 1: Sector Profile
Chapter 2: Key Skills Issues
Chapter 3: Skills Demand and Supply
Chapter 4: Sector Partnerships
Chapter 5: SETA Monitoring and Evaluation
Chapter 6: Strategic Skills Priority Actions

8. Approach to SSP Update
Review of previous SSP and identification of gaps
Field Research
Desk Research
Interviews
Surveys
Literature review
Analysis by Focus Groups and consolidation
Final review and sign off

9. Chapter 1
Sector Profile

10. Employers by Sub-Sector
Currently there are 30,727 employers in the sector
There has been a 16% increase in the employer base of the sector.

11. Employers by Sub-Sector and Province
The vast majority of employers are located in the industrialised provinces
Gauteng has the largest share of employers at 61%
Western Cape 17% and KwaZulu-Natal 11% respectively
Province
Advertising
Electronics
Film and Electronic Media
Information Technology
Telecommunications
Eastern Cape 28 91 23
390 81
Free State 89 47 96
169 50
Gauteng
1607
1479
1241
6474
1962
KwaZulu-Natal
342
294
178
1272
210
Limpopo 3 58 9
229
102
Mpumalanga 11
140 26
278
128
North West 43 13
135 32
Northern Cape 17 55 15
Western Cape
366
357
603
1864
445

12. Levy Contributions by Sub-Sector

13. Levy Trends
The number of levy paying employers increased by 11.5 % (7,902 employers), up from 7,089 employers in the previous financial year.

14. Employment by Sub-Sector
The IT sub-sector recorded the highest percentage (86%) of employees in 2019 while Advertising recorded the least with 1% of employees.

15. Employment by Race
43.5% black, 33.3% white, 12.4% coloured and 10.8% Indian/Asian.
Compared to 2018, the proportion of African and White employees remained fairly similar increasing by 0,5% and decreasing by
0,7% respectively.

16. Employment by Age
The sector employs slightly more people below the age of 35 (47%), than those between 35 and 55 years (46%).
Only 7% of employees in the sector are older than 55 years.

17. Chapter 2
Key Skills Issues

18. Artificial intelligence (AI) Internet of Things (IoT)
Drivers of Change
The list below should not be viewed as exclusive, but rather, a condensed view of the key drivers of change within the sector.
Change Drivers
Robotics
Big data analytics
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Information Security
Cloud computing
Internet of Things (IoT)

19. Alignment with National Strategies
The following are government’s key planning policies and priorities that impact the MICT sector:
National Development Plan
White Paper on Post Schooling Education and Training
National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS III)
New Growth Path (NGP)
Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP)
National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper
HRD Strategy
National Skills Accord
Strategic Integrated Projects

20. Skills Demand and Supply
Chapter 3
Skills Demand and Supply

21. Scarce Skills Development Methodology
The development of the Scarce Skills list follows a process that involves:
Analysis of submitted Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs)
Weighted against:
the number of times an occupation was identified as scarce
reasons for scarcity
Supplemented by:
Current and available research
Employer surveys
Employer interviews
Focus Groups sessions
Stakeholder sessions
Developments in the sector, emerging trends as well as future skills needs

22. Advertising Scarce Skills
Occupation Code
Occupation Title
Multimedia Designer
Advertising Specialist
Digital Artist
Copywriter
Web Developer

23. Film and Electronic Media Scarce Skills
Occupation Code
Occupation Title
Corporate Communication Manager
Media Producer
Broadcast Transmitter Operator
Copywriter
Film and Video Editor

24. ICT Scarce Skills Occupation Code Occupation Title 2017-251201
Software Developer
Computer Network Technician
Developer Programmer
ICT Communications Assistant
Computer Network and Systems Engineer
ICT Security Specialist
ICT Systems Analyst
Web Technician
Programmer Analyst
Systems Administrator

25. Skills Supply
Universities and Universities of Technology remain the main sources of entry in the Sector (particularly into the higher skills bands – Professionals, Technicians and Associate Professionals)
Despite historical bias towards colleges, the placement of both private and public TVET graduates is gradually increasing across the MICT sub-sectors
Vendor programmes are gaining ground as a preferred route to addressing critical skills within employers using vendor specific systems
The 40 NQF registered qualifications are currently being reviewed to align to the QCTO framework.

26. Sectoral Priority Occupations List (former PIVOTAL List)
Chapter 3
Sectoral Priority Occupations List (former PIVOTAL List)

27. Sectoral Priority Occupations

28. Sectoral Priority Occupations

29. 4IR Related Occupations
Typical IT Related Occupations
Big Data Occupations
Business Analyst
ICT Risk Specialist
Systems Developer
Applications Developer
Computing Engineer
ICT System Designer
ICT Systems Architect
ICT Systems Specialist
Programme Analyst (Architect)
Programmer Analyst (Architect)
Programmer Analyst (Engineer)
Software Architect
Software Designer
Software Engineer
Systems Engineer
Systems Programmer
Web Developer
Cloud Architect
Scrum Master
IT Project Manager
Data Scientist
Data analyst
Database analyst
Database architect
Database Designer
Information Architect
Information Engineer
Statistician

30. 4IR Related Occupations
IT Security
Automation & Robotics
Database Security Expert
ICT Security Architect
Internet Security Architect / Engineer / Consultant
Robotics and Production Automation Engineer
Robotics and Production Automation Technician
Robotics and Production Automation Technologist
Networks
Telecommunications
Computer Network Engineer
Network Programmer / Analyst
Software Tester
Network Programmer/ Analyst
Electronics
Media
CNC Programmer
Computer Engineer
Electronics Designer
Instrumentation Technician
IT Integration
Applications Integrator
Computer Systems Integrator
Cross Enterprise Integrator
Systems Integrator
Computer Games Programmer
Digital Media Designer
Digital Media Specialist
Graphical Programmer
Interactive Media Designer
Multimedia Programmer
Broadcast Multi-camera Engineer (Fibre) NB

31. 4IR Related Occupations
Observations
Although some existing occupations can be related to the OFO - they need new specialisations that are relevant to 4IR (e.g. software developer skilled in Python)
Some occupations are relatively common but not represented in the OFO - these occupations would need to be formally described and aligned to the OFO (e.g. data analysts and scientists)
A few occupations are novel and not represented in the OFO - these occupations would need to be formally described and aligned to the OFO (e.g. Cloud Architect)
Possible Interventions
The SETA needs to update the OFO codes to include emerging occupations
Current curricula need to be updated to be more relevant to 4IR
Engagement with training providers, industry and research institutions (e.g. universities) to map emerging occupations, recognize them in the OFO and develop relevant learning programmes

32. Chapter 4
Sector Partnerships

33. Sector Partnerships TVET Partnerships Name of TVET
Nature of Partnership
Start & End Dates
False Bay
Learnership
2018/01/08 – 2019/04/30
Flavius Mareka
2018/11/01 – 2020/01/31
Maluti
Majuba
Skills Programme
2019/02/04 – 2019/07/31
North link
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
2018/10/08 – 2019/12/31

34. Sector Partnerships University Partnerships Name of University
Nature of Partnership
Start & End Dates
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Bursary
15/01/2019 – 31/12//2019
University of Johannesburg
Walter Sisulu University
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Mangosuthu University of Technology
North West University
Rhodes University
University of Cape Town
University of Pretoria
University of Free State
University of Venda
Durban University of Technology
Skills Programme
2018/03/ /07/31

35. Sector Partnerships Partnerships for Special Priorities Institution
Nature of Partnership
Start & End Dates
False Bay
Learnership
2018/01/08 – 2019/04/30
Mzansi Scuba Diving Academy
2018/11/01 – 2020/01/31
Partnerships with Industry Vendors
QCTO
Occupational qualifications development
01/04/2012 – On-going
CompTIA
Alignment to Unit Standards
17/04/2018 – 31/03/2020
Microsoft
Alignment to U
15/02/2019 – 31/03/202
Partnerships with Research Institutions
Redflank Solutions
Tracer/Impact Study
2018/12/11– 2019/06/30
Development of the SETA’s Sector Skills Plan (SSP)
2019/05/01–2020/05/01

36. Sector Partnerships Planned Partnerships Institution
Nature of Partnership
Start & End Dates
University of Johannesburg
Professional TVET lecturer development programme on the fourth industrial revolution
2019/05/18 –2019/12/18
Department of Communications
Data Science skills programmes
2019 June

37. Sector Skills Planning Monitoring and Evaluation
Chapter 5
Sector Skills Planning Monitoring and Evaluation

38. MICT SETA Approach to M&E

39. Strategic Skills Priority Actions
Chapter 6
Strategic Skills Priority Actions

40. Priority Actions
Priority 1: Enablement of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
MICT SETA will have to work with key role players in the MICT Sector in the development of technologies and products related to 4IR as a way of contributing to sectorial growth.
Priority 2: Improved access to and take-up of training for priority skills
The SETA will work with stakeholders in each sub-sector to set realistic targets, assess provision and access across provinces, regions, industries, occupations and different size companies, and identify weaknesses.
Priority 3: Expand skills development to rural areas
The MICT SETA’s rural strategy is aimed at increasing access to occupationally directed programmes for rural and previously disadvantaged communities (including townships).
Priority 4: Inclusivity through technology skills development
Through focused skills development programmes, the SETA will be able to better meet transformational targets, viz. for women, disabled and rural learners.
Priority 5: SMME Support, particularly with regard to 4IR
Training interventions focused on developing key skills relating to 4IR will be made available to SMMEs, to allow for those SMMEs active in 4IR.
Priority 6: Cross-sectoral partnerships and projects in the delivery of learning interventions:
The SETA will address the challenge of cross-sectoral skills by facilitating inter-SETA discussions and planning.

41. Concluding Remarks

42. Pending Activities Towards Finalising the SSP
Interviews with industry bodies (Black Information Technology Forum, ITA, IITPSA, NAB, etc.)
Interviews with government (Department of Small Business, SITA, CSIR etc.)
Other critical interest groups (e.g. Black Business Council, National ICT SMME Chamber)
SME Development focused entities
The JCSE ICT Sector Skills Survey
MICT SETA employer survey (underway)
Sub-Sectoral Focus Groups

43. Concluding Considerations
The MICT sector’s dynamism and constant technological flux require adept training and upskilling if the sector has to remain competitive
The high proportion of SME within the sector calls for renewed focus on SME development to support sustainable creation of employment and growth
Strengthening rural reach has become imperative to expanding inclusion and increasing access to occupationally-directed programmes to the previously disadvantaged communities.

44. Collaboration
Q & A

45. Collaboration
Learning Programmes

46. Learning Programmes Mandates
Implementation of Sector Skills Plan
Allocation of Discretionary Grants ( 80% Pivotal and 20% Non- Pivotal)

47. Pivotal Programmes Learnership Skills Programme
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
Bursary
NQF Qualifications
(3500)
Credit bearing
(2000)
Towards completion of a qualification,
TVETs, (950)
UOTs (750)
CHE
(705)
In service training
Work Integrated Experience

48. Non-Pivotal Programmes
Internship
Short Programmes
Workplace experience
TVET placement
Graduate placement
(1600)
Not on NQF
Vendor specific programmes
(1400)

49. Challenges None Payment of Learner Stipend
None Payment of Training provider
Learning programmes treated as wage subsidy scheme
Recycling of learners
Training Job seekers not developing entrepreneur
Rural Development

50. Invoices Centralisation of incoming invoices
Invoices are submitted to
MICT SETA endeavour to pay invoices within seven working provided all the deliverables are submitted as per the grant disbursement Schedule

51. Disbursement Schedule
Activity
Disbursement Split
Required Items
First Disbursement
15%
Actual Amount
=R 11,040.00
Learner Agreements, Fixed Employment Contracts, highest qualifications and ID Copies
Programme Roll-Out Plan (Programme Plan with Activities Schedule)
Uploading learners details on MICT SETA MIS Systems
1st Invoice, with cancelled organisational blank cheque.
List and details of selected learners and induction
Proof of payment ( Interns and Training provider)
Second Disbursement
20%
Actual Amount =R14,720.00
1st Quarterly Progress Report, based on approved roll-out plan, as per clause 7.
Proof of payment (Interns)
Site Visit report by MICT SETA
2nd Invoice.
Third Disbursement
2nd Quarterly Progress Report, based on approved roll-out plan, as per clause 7.
Proof of payment (Interns)
Site Visit report by MICT SETA (3rd Invoice).
Fourth Disbursement
30%
=R22,080.00
3rd Quarterly Progress Report, based on approved roll-out plan, as per clause 7.
Site Visit report by MICT SETA. 4th Invoice.
Completion Report
Final Report
Programme Funding Total
R 73,600.00
Internship Grant and allowances at R73, per Unemployed Intern (18.2)

52. Learning Programmes Monitoring
Advisors Monitor programmes on quarterly basis
Companies are coded in colours as per programme inherent risk
Green = Low Risk
Yellow= Medium Risk
Red= High Risk

53. Collaboration
Q & A

54. Chief Executive Officer
Collaboration
Overview by the
Chief Executive Officer

55. 4IR By Us For Us

56. Future Skills

57. Collaboration
CEO Wrap Up

58. Collaboration
Q & A

59. Thank You
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