September 2007 SDF Networking Event Emotional Intelligence Fasset Presentation

This course demonstrates Fasset’s commitment to lifelong learning Funded out of discretionary Seta funds (unclaimed levies) All Fasset funded interventions support the skills shortage in South Africa – JIPSA, ASGISA Focus on SDFs Welcome

Scarce Skill Occupations characterised by a scarcity of qualified and experienced people (current and anticipated) e.g. Accountant, Doctor

Critical Skill Particular skills gaps within an occupation e.g. Knowledge of IFRS, Communication Skills

In the professionals & associated professionals occupations Accountants and trainee accountants Qualified black people, especially in the higher level occupations and professional designations Where are the shortages?

Many employers find it difficult to meet their employment equity targets because of the unavailability of suitably qualified black staff Shortages? Continued

Specialist financial skills Basic computer skills Administrative and support skills Management and leadership skills Critical Skills Shortages?

Available on Fasset website Detail in Sector Skills Plan (SSP) 2007/ /2009 Scarce & Critical Skills Guideline

Deadline of 30 June % of SDL Payment made on 31 August 2007 Employers who missed the deadline New employers Fasset Skills Advisors (FSAs) Mandatory Grant 2007/2008

20% of the SDL In six strategic areas Due 31 March 2008 For expenses in the period 1 January to 31 December 2007 Strategic Cash Grant 2007/2008

1.Adult Basic Education & Training 2.Internal Bursaries 3.External Bursaries 4.Workplace Experience 5.Learnerships 6.New Venture Creation SCG 2007/2008 Continued

LCG available for SDL and non-SDL firms Black and/or learners with disabilities Commencement between 1 January and 31 December 2007 Firms must employ fewer than 150 people Learnership Cash Grant 2007/2008

Application due 31 March 2008 Fasset and other selected learnerships Extensions to be submitted by 31 March 2008 Tax deduction is available to firms who employ ANY learner on a learnership LCG 2007/2008 Continued

Lifelong Learning For Skills Development Facilitators Understanding Emotional Intelligence September 2007 Latest Trends in Recruitment November 2007

Lifelong Learning Continued General Courses Ethics October 2007 Budget & Tax 2008 Update March 2008 Courses can be run in different venues on request from 14 or more delegates Certificate of attendance Fasset members

Three Work Readiness Programmes in operation Includes employability and soft skills Learners available for uptake and recruitment Place 70% of learners on learnerships, internships or permanent employment in Fasset sector. Development Projects

Looking to the Future 450 unemployed Black commerce graduates Work readiness programme that combines soft skills and academic skills 400 accounting and 50 bookkeeping 1. Bonani

Getting Ready or Preparing Oneself 30 unemployed Black graduates 6-week work readiness training programme in selected technical and soft skills required for CA environment 2. Itukisa

Tshivenda phrase Help Each Other 400 unemployed Black graduates in batches of 100, over 2 years Work readiness, employability and soft skills Encompassing the critical skills areas in the sector Provide comprehensive mentor (learner support) programme 3. Thusanani

Free Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) Non levy payer registrations Other

Questions? For more information or queries call Fasset Call Centre on Thank You