1. SETA Forum: SP Managers

2. 25 May 2005Department of Labour supported by GTZ2 That OFO - Outline ► Why have an Organising Framework of Occupations ► Where has this OFO come from ► What is the OFO ► How does this OFO work ► How do we use this OFO OFO – Major Groups 1Managers 2Professionals 3 Technicians and Trades Workers 4 Community and Personal Service Workers 5 Clerical and Administrative Workers 6Sales Workers 7 Machinery Operators and Drivers 8 Elementary Workers

3. 25 May 2005Department of Labour supported by GTZ3 Why have an OFO ► Principal tool for having a common language for collecting and analysing labour market information  Defining needs and aligning strategies requires a common language to speak about and define occupations  Occupations can provide a link between SAQA learning fields and economic sectors responsible for identifying and addressing needs ► ILO’s International Standard Classification of Occupations  South Africa adopted ISCO used by StatsSA for all national reporting, Labour force and household surveys ► 2000 – 2005 Employers, SETAs and DoL using SASCO for  WSPs and SSPs  Employment Equity reporting

4. 25 May 2005Department of Labour supported by GTZ4 Where has this OFO come from? ► By 2003 clear that SASCO does not provide  Detail SETAs require for good skills analysis, development planning and labour market interventions  Major groups and occupation titles no longer consistent with labour market ► DoL initiates process to refine and coordinate collection of information on scarce and critical skills  International review reveals ► Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Statistics New Zealand initiate stakeholder-driven process with wide consultation – March 2001 ► Outcome: Updated classification system, the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) – finalised June 2006 ► From February 2005, South Africa leveraging off ANSCO  Refined over 3 consecutive years of SETA data collection processes and one cycle of HSRC verification process  Core tool for identification of scarce and critical skills  Core tool underpinning organising principles for proposed QCTO

5. 25 May 2005Department of Labour supported by GTZ5 What is the OFO? System ► A skills based, coded classification system ► Captures all jobs in the form of occupations ► Groups occupations based on similarity of -  skill specialisation and  skill level into successively broader categories or hierarchical levels that can be used for varying statistical and analysis purposes

6. 25 May 2005Department of Labour supported by GTZ6 What is the OFO? Concepts ► Occupation  Set of jobs that require the performance of similar or identical sets of tasks across a range of contexts ► Skill Specialisation - defined in terms of  Range and complexity of the tasks  Field of knowledge required  Tools or equipment used  Materials worked on or information worked with  Goods or services provided ► Skill level - determined by  Level or amount of formal education and training  Amount of previous experience in a related occupation  Amount of on-the-job training required to competently perform the set of tasks required for that occupation

7. 25 May 2005Department of Labour supported by GTZ7 What is the OFO: Structure ► Major groups (1) 8 ► Sub-Major (2) 43 ► Minor (3) 100 ► Unit Groups (4) 374 ► Occupations (6) 1233 ► Alternative titles & Specialisations Numerous ► Skills Levels 5  NOT a grading system OFO – Major Groups 1Managers 2Professionals 3 Technicians and Trades Workers 4 Community and Personal Service Workers 5 Clerical and Administrative Workers 6Sales Workers 7 Machinery Operators and Drivers 8 Elementary Workers

8. 25 May 2005Department of Labour supported by GTZ8 Fitter (General) Computer Numeric Control Setter Diesel Mechanic Fitter-Machinist Fitter-Mechanic Plant Mechanic Maintenance Fitter Aircraft Machinist Automotive Machinist Metal Machine Setter Metal Turner Milling Machinist Radial Driller Metal Machinist (First Class) Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers Metal Fitters and Machinists Automotive and Engineering Technicians and Trades Workers Technicians and Trades Workers 2 Digits 3 Digits 4 Digits 6 Digits Sub-major Group Minor Group Unit Group Occupation 323 323201323204 3232 32 1 Digit Major Group 3

9. 25 May 2005Department of Labour supported by GTZ9 How does this OFO work? ► Bottom up  Identify occupational titles  Cluster by similarity of tasks, activities and levels  Identifysimilarities = alternative titles differences = specialisation ► Descriptors: Previously employers developed matrices of job titles to match to SASCO Descriptors provide means to ensure occupational titles being used uniformly across employers and sectors Suggestion: Number of SETAs running through whole OFO with appropriate structures to “clean” up for their sector – customise OFO and make easier to use

10. 25 May 2005Department of Labour supported by GTZ10 Collecting occupational titles Chief Financial Officer Chief Accountant Finance Director Budgeting Manager Employee Relations Manager Labour Relations Manager Human Resources Development Manager Organisational Development Manager Organisational Performance Manager Education Training and Skills Development Manager Technical Training Manager

11. 25 May 2005Department of Labour supported by GTZ11 Grouping by Descriptors: Occupation level Account Systems Manager, Budgeting Manager, Chief Accountant, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Finance Director, Financial Administrator, Financial Controller, Foreign Exchange Manager, Internal Revenue Controller, Revenue Assessment Manager, Revenue Fraud & Prosecutions Manager 132201 Finance manager Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the financial and accounting activities within an organisation

12. 25 May 2005Department of Labour supported by GTZ12 Grouping by Descriptors: Tasks or Skills Advising on investment strategies, sources of funds and the distribution of earnings Assessing capital finance proposals and the financial status of operational projects Coordinating the development, implementation and monitoring of accounting systems Delivering long range profit forecasts, budgeting & financial reporting Determining, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating budgetary and accounting strategies, policies and plans in consultation with other managers Directing the preparation of financial reports summarising & forecasting the organisation's financial position such as income statements, balance sheets and analyses of future earnings and income Ensuring compliance with financial legislation and standards Providing financial information and interpreting the implications for business performance and funding needs

13. 25 May 2005Department of Labour supported by GTZ13 Grouping by Descriptors: Minor group 132 Business Administration Manager Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the corporate, financial, personnel, policy and planning activities and guidelines within an organisation 1322 Finance Managers 1323 Human Resources Managers Corporate (Administration & Business) Services Managers 1321 1324 Policy and Planning Managers 1325 Research and Development Managers

14. 25 May 2005Department of Labour supported by GTZ14 Grouping by Descriptors: Sub-Major 13 Specialist Managers Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate special functions within organisations such as advertising and sales, financial, personnel, production and distribution, education, health and welfare, or ICT 132 Business Administration Managers 133 Construction, Distribution and Production / Operations Managers Advertising, Marketing and Sales Managers 131 134 Education, Health and Welfare Services Managers 135 Information and Communication Technology Managers 136 Small Business, Office, Programme and Project Managers

15. 25 May 2005Department of Labour supported by GTZ15 Skills Levels OFO Major Group Skill level 1Managers 5, 4 2Professionals 3 Technicians and Trades Workers 4, 3 4 Community and Personal Service Workers 4, 3, 2, 1 5 Clerical and Administrative Workers 4, 3, 2, 1 6 Sales Workers 4, 3, 2, 1 7 Machinery Operators and Drivers 2 8 Elementary Workers 2, 1