1. WELCOME TO THE MICT SETA SME FORUM 18 JUNE 2013

2. NSDS Target Target DRAFT AGENDA TIMEDESCRIPTIONPRESENTER 08h30 – 09h00Arrivals and RegistrationAll 09h00 - 09h05Opening and WelcomingBenedict Motau 09h05 – 09h15OverviewCharlton Philiso 09h15 – 09h30Terms of ReferenceCharlton Philiso 09h30 – 10h15 Annual Performance Plan and SME participation Discretionary grants application process Jabu Sibeko PIVOTAL GrantsSekgana Makhoba 10h15 – 11h45Open discussionAll 11h45-12h00Closing remarks and way forwardCharlton Philiso

3. OVERVIEW SME Forum ― Engage profoundly with an important part of the sectors employers, namely companies that are employing between 1 and 50 people ― Insufficient data on the structure and the skills requirement of this very part of the sector ― In order to design a sound strategy for the engagement of skills development of the sector, a great deal of strategic research has to be conducted in order to put the skills development strategy on sound footing ― Gathering and dissemination of comprehensive information on training providers, training provided, and the training needs of SMEs will constitute a critical component of the strategy

4. OVERVIEW Participation

6. TERMS OF REFERENCE Purpose These Terms of Reference are intended to guide the SMEs’ participation in the MICT SETA Small and Micro Enterprises (SME) Forum. The MICT SETA management has ratified these Terms of Reference and any deviation from these terms of reference will need approval from the Chief Executive Officer.

7. TERMS OF REFERENCE Specific terms of reference −Consult and share skills development information with MICT stakeholders, with special emphasis on SME involvement −Inform the MICT SETA Sector Skills Plan document in relation to the scarce and critical skills in the sector −Encourage cooperation between levy-payers, non-levy payers and training providers in addressing the skills gaps within the MICT sector

8. TERMS OF REFERENCE Specific terms of reference −Guide Stakeholders in setting up appropriate systems and processes so as to use and adapt their specific needs to the broader MICT SETA requirements −Further enhance and determine skills development needs and priorities within the MICT sector −Maximize SME participation and increase contribution to the MICT SETA −Support SMEs in providing workplace experience to contribute to creation of employment opportunities −Advise on sectoral employment growth trends and pertinent development requirements in general.

9. TERMS OF REFERENCE Participation −MICT SETA levy payers −MICT SETA non-levy payers −NGOs and CBOs −Government departments operating in the MICT Space

10. TERMS OF REFERENCE Meetings −SME Forums shall convene at least once quarterly, however, special SME Forums will be convened or as and when the need arises −SME Forums will be administered by the MICT SETA −The MICT SETA will chair the Forums −The venues for the Forums will be determined by the MICT SETA prior to each meeting −All travelling and accommodation will be at the expense of the SME Forum members

11. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN Learning ProgrammesEmployed LearnersUnemployed Learners PIVOTAL Programmes (80%) Learnerships 512500 Skills Programmes 30001377 FET graduate work experience N/A1000 FET learner work experience N/A60 FET Bursaries N/A150 University Bursaries N/A206 Non-PIVOTAL Programmes (20%) Internships 0680 Totals3 051 5 973

12. DISCRETIONARY GRANTS APPLICATION PROCESS Submission of Letter of Intent (LoI: PIVOTAL/Non PIVOTAL) Desktop verification of Levy Contribution by SSP Desktop confirmation of accreditation of the training provider by ETQA Desktop approval of vetting process by Snr Manager - LPD

13. DISCRETIONARY GRANTS APPLICATION PROCESS Site Vetting of Employer by LPD Advisor DG Committee recommend to CEO for approval Approval/Disapproval of recommendation by CEO Notification of application outcome. Budget allocation, drafting and signing of Service Level Agreement (SLA)

14. Target  Employers can apply for Tax rebates to SARS for hosting learners on Learnerships  SARS Tax rebates for Learnerships  18.1 & 18.2 learners up to R 60 000  Disabled learners up to R 100 000  Form IT 180 as per Section 12H of the Income Tax Act www.sars.gov.za INCENTIVES

15. Target -Credible ATR/WSP/PTP information -Record scarce and critical skills -Institutional and sectoral research for a credible SSP -Participation in Focus Groups -Support through Monitoring and Evaluation SME PARTICIPATION: SSP

16. NSDS Target Target CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES FOR PIVOTAL PROGRAMMES ― Legislative Framework ― PIVOTAL grant purpose ― PIVOTAL programmes definition ― Important considerations ― Exclusions ― Applying for PIVOTAL grants ― PIVOTAL programmes impact

17. SECTOR SKILLS PLAN PROJECT PLAN ATRs and WSPs submissionsApril to June Evaluate and approve WSPs and ATRsJune-August Conduct ResearchMay-July Production of the SSPJuly-August OGS finalisation and user testingJuly OGS pilot phaseAugust-September SDF workshops on new OGSSeptember-October Opening of the OGSFebruary-April Production and distribution of Career GuideJanuary-March Mandatory Grants Approvals and paymentsQuarterly

18. CLOSING REMARKS AND WAY FORWARD

19. benedict.motau@mict.org.za

20. THANK YOU Head Office: 011 207 2600 Durban: 031 307 7248 East London: 043 726 0763 Cape Town: 021 461 3926 www.mict.org.za