1. Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training 17 October 2014 Mr J J Njeke, Mr J Samuels, Dr J Reddy, Mr M Albertyn

2. NQF: Towards Policy Implementation

3. Presentation Outline  Objectives of the NQF and SAQA  SAQA Governance Structures  Governance Report  Performance Report 2013/14  Goals for the 2013/14 Financial Year  Key achievements for 2013/14  Human Resources Report  Annual Financial Report  Way Forward 3

4. Objectives of the NQF and SAQA 4

5. Objectives of the NQF Objectives of the NQF are to:  Create a single integrated national framework for learning achievements  Facilitate access, mobility and progression within education, training and career paths  Enhance equality of education and training  Accelerate redress of past unfair discrimination in education, training, and employment opportunities  Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the nation at large 5

6. SAQA and QCs SAQA and QCs to achieve the objectives of the NQF by:  Developing, fostering and maintaining an integrated and transparent framework for recognition of learning achievements  Ensuring that South African Qualifications meet appropriate criteria, determined by the Minister and are internationally comparable  Ensuring that South African Qualifications are of an acceptable quality 6

7. NQF Architecture National Qualifications Framework LevelSub-framework and qualification types 10Doctoral Degree Doctoral Degree (Professional) * 9Master’s Degree Master’s Degree (Professional) * 8Bachelor Honours Degree Postgraduate Diploma Bachelor’s Degree Occupational Certificate (Level 8) 7Bachelor’s Degree Advanced Diploma Occupational Certificate (Level 7) 6Diploma Advanced Certificate Occupational Certificate (Level 6) 5Higher CertificateOccupational Certificate (Level 5) 4National CertificateOccupational Certificate (Level 4) 3Intermediate CertificateOccupational Certificate (Level 3) 2Elementary CertificateOccupational Certificate (Level 2) 1General CertificateOccupational Certificate (Level 1) Higher Education Qualifications Sub- Framework General and Further Education and Training Qualifications Sub- Framework Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework * Qualification types beyond Level 8 on the OQSF have not been determined pending further advice

8. SAQA Governance Structures 8

9. Board and Committee Structure  Board comprises – 12 members nominated from the ETD Sector and appointed by the Minister in their personal capacities – CEO of SAQA and the CEO’s of Quality Councils by virtue of their Office 9

10. Board Committee Structure  10 Committees comprising at least two Board members with sufficient expertise to advise the Board Board Committee Structure: 10

11. Governance Report 11

12. Governance Principles 12 SAQA BOARD COMMITTED TO KING III CODE OF GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES (2009) OPENNESS EFFICIENCY ACCOUNTABILITY INTEGRITY COMPLIANCE

13. Governance Activities 13 BOARD PERFORMANCE INTERNAL AUDITCODE OF CONDUCTSUSTAINABILITYCOMPLIANCE ADVICE TO THE MINISTER RISK MANAGEMENT COMBATTING FRAUD AND CORRUPTION COMMUNICATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS

14. Governance Activities 2013/14 14 BOARD PERFORMANCE 4 Board Meetings Strategic Planning Workshop Reviewed & updated Governance Manual Conducted self-appraisal of Board & sub- committees

15. Governance Activities 2013/14 15 Draft policy on articulation pathways A third qualification type at level 5 on the GFETQSF Relationship between professional designations and sub-frameworks Unfair exclusionary practices by professional bodies Hosted debate with QCs and Ministerial Task Team on Articulation Entitled: “Improving Articulation and coherence in the post-School qualifications system ” ADVICE TO MINISTER

16. Governance Activities 2013/14 16 Risks managed at three levels: By Line Manager By SAQA governance structures By third parties Refined Process to: Identify risks Develop, implement, monitor and mitigate risks Report on mitigation plans Detailed Risk Management Plan RISK MANAGEMENT Audit and Risk Committee oversees and evaluates mitigation plans and actions Risks assessed quarterly by Management Risk Committee

17. Governance Activities 2013/14 17 Internal audit function outsourced to an auditing firm Audit and Risk Committee monitors need for internal audit and reviews present function INTERNAL AUDIT

18. Governance Activities 2013/14 18 Ensured compliance with applicable legislation, codes and rules Compliance confirmed by Audit and Risk Committee and Board COMPLIANCE

19. Governance Activities 2013/14 19 Policies on fraud prevention and detection Fraud Reporting No fraud occurred during the year One irregularity in DFQEAS COMBATTING FRAUD AND CORRUPTION

20. Governance Activities 2013/14 20 Code of Conduct and Ethics reviewed and approved by Board Quality of service actively managed and complaints reviewed by Exco CODE OF CONDUCT

21. Governance Activities 2013/14 21 SAQA policies designed to deal with these issues: Social Transformation Ethical Safety Health Environmental Economic viability: Government Grant used to deliver on mandate Charging for certain services Additional funding for qualifications verification project SUSTAINABILITY The SAQA House Environmental and Sustainability Committee Plan: “Reducing SAQA’s carbon footprint” Social and transformation issues: Employment Equity Policy Community projects

22. Governance Activities 2013/14 22 Engaged with key stakeholders: DHET DBE QCs SETAs Organised Labour Organised Business Public and Private Providers NGOs Learners and Public Seminars on research partnership projects Conceptual debates at CEO Committee Third Trends Report COMMUNICATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS National RPL Conference Draft Policies on CAT and Assessment Exhibitions e.g. Mandela Day Career Festival

23. Performance Report Tasks assigned to SAQA 23

24. Goals for 2013/14 The APP focuses on Strategic Imperatives:  Provide bold leadership  Provide bold leadership in the transition to the NQF Act (including interaction with the Green and White Papers ), and future operations, so that all NQF partner organisations can ensure effectiveness in the system to the advantage of lifelong learners  Publicly position SAQA  Publicly position SAQA as a value adding organisation through the further development of the NQF as a roadmap for learning and as a transformative mechanism for society  Enhance the capacity staff organisational effectiveness  Enhance the capacity and value the contributions of staff towards ensuring organisational effectiveness 24

25. 25 Key Achievements

26. PROVIDE BOLD AND COMPETENT LEADERSHIP TO IMPLEMENT THE NQF ACT 26 * 198 qualifications and 11 part-qualifications registered * 21 professional bodies recognised * 53 professional designations registered * 7 261 transcripts of individual achievements verified * 18 402 records of employee achievements verified * 34 729 records of achievement for 23 338 applicants for positions (includes public service) verified

27. PROVIDE BOLD AND COMPETENT LEADERSHIP TO IMPLEMENT THE NQF ACT 27 * 36 349 foreign qualification applications received and processed %COUNTRY% % 26.9Zimbabwe4.2DRC2.5Ghana 9.9India3.8Lesotho2.2Pakistan 9.3Nigeria2.9Swaziland26.7The rest 8.7UK2.7USA

28. LEADERSHIP : OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED 28 Provide Leadership in Regulatory and Policy Debates and Contribute to Government Policy: Participated in the Minister’s Great Debate Provided inputs on Draft White Paper for Post School Education and Training Commented on Draft Trade Test Regulations Secure Sustainable Funding: Additional funding from national treasury for verifications Funding from W&RSETA, E&WSETA and CHIETA for advice and career pathways Considered new costing model for 2014/15 Implement requirements of the NQF Act: Draft Policy on Assessment Draft Policy on CAT Monitor and Report on Implementation of the NQF Act: Through the CEO Committee

29. LEADERSHIP : OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED 29 Oversee Implementation of a credible System of Recognised Quality Articulated Learning and Career Paths: Addressed articulation with NQF Partners Provided Minister with advice on Determination of the Sub- frameworks Research on articulation and access into universities Monitored articulation processes and in qualifications & part-qualifications Developed new foreign qualification evaluation certificate with enhanced security features Investigated document security at institutions Maintained and expanded the Multi-Channel NQF /CAS Helpline through:  Social Media - 68 620 cases  Exhibitions and Career days – 494 529 visitors  Khetha Radio Station - 1.9 million listeners  Post-School Career Guide  Apply Now Booklet NCAP Assist and Support QCs to further the objectives of the NQF: Assisted through CEO Committee with policy processes Logistical support to QCs QCTO on criteria for registration of qualifications QCTO about proliferation of qualifications

30. LEADERSHIP : OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED 30 Ensure research credibility to direct and steer policy and legislative debates Used international and national research to inform policy development Publications and conferences Research seminars on learning pathways and life long learning in workplaces Further enhance relationships with the Ministry of HED, other relevant Government Departments and entities and partner organisations Interactions relating to CAS project and associated sub-projects Engaged with DBE during CEO Committee and other meetings Assisted with development of a paper for Minister of Basic Education for presentation at Maths and Science Africa Summit CEO Committee serves as a valuable tool to enhance relationships The CEO, Deputy CEO, Directors and other staff attended meetings and workshops with QCs SETAs, government departments and other stakeholders

31. LEADERSHIP : OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED 31 CDS STATISTICS 1.9 M Weekly Radio Listeners 6 677 Facebook Likes 323 141 Website Pages Viewed 359 949 Mobi-Site Visits 11 518 Telephone Callers 4 200 E-mails 1 134 Walk-in Clients 18 022 SMSs 184 Posted Letters 180 000 People at Exhibitions

32. LEADERSHIP : OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED 32 KHA RI GUDE 100 Site Visits Results found valid and reliable 220 Volunteer Co-ordinators 220 Volunteer Co-ordinators 1 705 Learner Portfolios Moderated

33. VALUE OUR PEOPLE : OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED 33 16 Staff members passed formal Exams 56 Staff members granted study leave R594 344 spent on staff development 25 Staff members received education assistance ACHIEVEMENTS

34. VALUE OUR PEOPLE : OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED 34 Ensure organisational design is aligned to the mandate: Allocated key tasks according to the SAQA mandate Prioritise professional development of staff and refine performance recognition and reward system Implemented interim measure to recognise staff contributions Completed two internal RPL cases Conducted Wellness initiatives Ensure SAQA mandate is understood internally and aligned to organisational strategy: Held briefing session for staff on the 2013/14 Annual Performance Plan Conducted regular review sessions on progress with APP Held 5 sessions of CEO’s strategic conversations with staff Held management workshop on implications of White Paper for Post School Education and Training for SAQA and NQF

35. PUBLIC POSITION : OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED 35 RESULTS OF PERCEPTION STUDY 89% A wareness 64% U nderstanding 64% V alue AUV = 72% 1.9 m Khetha Radio Listeners (1.6 m = LSM) 19 Publications and brochures ACHIEVEMENTS

36. PUBLIC POSITIONING: OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED 36 Educate and Advocate so that Policy Makers, Implementers and Beneficiaries Recognise and Value the Role of SAQA and the NQF: Active with Social Media Released Third Trends Report Held National RPL conference Exhibited at 100 career exhibitions Developed a Prezi to assist in understanding the NQF Placed adverts in the media Communications Forum met three times Review and Advance the Integrated Communication Strategy of Key SAQA and NQF messages Study commissioned to analyse SAQA’s frontline processes and improve customer focus Completed 3 studies to investigate levels of Awareness, Understanding and Value

37. Annual Financial Report 37

38. Financial Management  Achieved SAQA’s 17 th unqualified audit report from the Auditor General  Also received a “Clean” Audit  Funds managed responsibly, efficiently and effectively  Spent 86% of budget (14% savings) 38

39. Revenue Collection 39

40. Programme Expenditure 40

41. WAY FORWARD 41

42. Way Forward In 2014/15, SAQA will:  Maintain and enhance the high performance standard of previous years  Implement White Paper and Ministerial Guidelines  Ensure cost savings and recover costs  Ensure a Clean Audit  Implement policies  RPL  Articulation  Simplification  NQF Advisory Service 42

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44. Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training 17 October 2014 Mr J J Njeke, Mr J Samuels, Dr J Reddy, Mr M Albertyn