1. Exploring effective and efficient structural and Institutional models and/ or arrangements for better Human Resource Development coordination in the province Facilitator Dr. H Jooste

2. The establishment of a coordinating body consisting of:  Local Government  Industry  Labour  Higher Education and Training  SETAs

3.  To facilitate the process required by the Provincial Growth and Development Strategy (PGDS), National Skills Development Strategy III (NSDS III), Human Resource Development Strategy and all other related acts.

4. The Provincial Growth and Development Strategy (PGDS) must be seen as the driver of all skills empowerment programmes in the Province. SETAs must have a real presence in Mpumalanga through the lead SETA SETAs must use the FET Sector efficient, effective and economically (PFMA) to increase skills development in the Province

5.  Active cooperation between the Human Resource Development Strategy (HRDS) and the Provincial skills development forum (PSDF)  Serious commitment by all structures to the processes of the Human Resource Development Strategy and the Provincial skills development forum

6. Allocation of funds by SETAs in the Province must be in accordance with the Provincial Growth and Development Strategy and the Human Resource Development Strategy Creation of sector incubators (Workplace integrated learning) to ensure accredited work integrated training of:  Technicians of Industry  Management of Industry  Entrepreneurs of Industry

7. Higher Education Academia, (New University) must include (Workplace Integrated Learning) in all programmes The coordinating body must have a full time Secretariat The Secretariat must establish, update and manage a market information data base containing all SETA Sector skills plans (SSP’s) and other employee related information. This data base must be published on an accessible web page

8. THANK YOU