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WELCOME TO THE MICT SETA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FORUM 19 JUNE 2013

WELCOME TO THE MICT SETA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FORUM 19 JUNE 2013. NSDS Target. Target. DRAFT AGENDA. OVERVIEW SD Forums. Engage profoundly with an important part of the sector namely; employers and training providers

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WELCOME TO THE MICT SETA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FORUM 19 JUNE 2013

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  1. WELCOME TO THE MICT SETA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FORUM 19 JUNE 2013

  2. NSDS Target Target DRAFT AGENDA

  3. OVERVIEWSD Forums • Engage profoundly with an important part of the sector namely; employers and training providers • Insufficient data on the structure and the skills requirement 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 will constitute a critical component of the strategy • Qualifications and learnership review • Capacity Building

  4. TERMS OF REFERENCEPurpose These Terms of Reference are intended to guide participation by the 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.

  5. TERMS OF REFERENCESpecific Terms of Reference • Consult and share skills development information with MICT stakeholders, • 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

  6. TERMS OF REFERENCESpecific 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 participation and increase contribution to the MICT SETA • Support employers in providing workplace experience to contribute to creation of employment opportunities • Advise on sectoral employment growth trends and pertinent development requirements in general.

  7. TERMS OF REFERENCEParticipation • MICT SETA levy payers • MICT SETA non-levy payers • NGOsand CBOs • Unions • Training Providers (Public and Private) • Universities (Including Universities of Technology) • Government departments operating in the MICT Space

  8. TERMS OF REFERENCEMeetings • Skills Development Forums shall convene at least twice a year, however, special Skills Development Forums will be convened as and when the need arises • Skills Development 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 Skills Development Forum members • A record of all discussions shall be kept and circulated to members

  9. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN (APP)

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

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

  12. Target INCENTIVES • 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 • BBBEE • Employment Equity

  13. 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

  14. SECTOR SKILLS PLAN PROJECT PLAN

  15. NSDS Target Target QCTO UPDATE AND QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW • Current qualifications • Accreditation • Assessments and moderation • Certification • Capacity building workshops • Qualifications review • New qualifications • Development Quality Partners (DQPs) • Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) • Application Form

  16. NSDS Target Target QCTO UPDATE AND QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW

  17. CLOSING REMARKS AND WAY FORWARD

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