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

2. NSDS Target Target DRAFT AGENDA Time Description Presenter
08h30 – 09h00
Arrivals and Registration
All
09h h05
Opening and Welcoming
Benedict Motau
09h05 – 09h15
Overview
Charlton Philiso
09h15 – 09h30
Terms of Reference
09h30 – 10h00
Annual Performance Plan
Discretionary grants application process
Jabu Sibeko
10h00-10h30
PIVOTAL Grants
2014/15 ATR / WSP /PTP submission Process
Sekgana Makhoba
10h30– 11h00
QCTO updates
Qualifications review
11h00– 11h50
Open discussion
11h50-12h00
Closing remarks and way forward

3. OVERVIEW SD 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 REFERENCE Purpose
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 REFERENCE Specific 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 REFERENCE Specific 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 REFERENCE Participation
MICT SETA levy payers
MICT SETA non-levy payers
NGOs and CBOs
Unions
Training Providers (Public and Private)
Universities (Including Universities of Technology)
Government departments operating in the MICT Space

8. TERMS OF REFERENCE Meetings
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)
Learning Programmes
Employed Learners
Unemployed Learners
PIVOTAL Programmes (80%)
Learnerships 51
2500
Skills Programmes
3000
1377
FET graduate work experience
N/A
1000
FET learner work experience 60
FET Bursaries
150
University Bursaries
206
Non-PIVOTAL Programmes (20%)
Internships
680
Totals
3 051
5 973

10. DISCRETIONARY GRANTS APPLICATION PROCESS
Submission of Letter of Intent (LoI: PIVOTAL/Non PIVOTAL)
Desktop verification of Levy Contribution by SSP
Desktop confirmation of accreditation of the training provider by ETQA
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
Notification of application outcome.
Budget allocation, drafting and signing of Service Level Agreement (SLA)

12. INCENTIVES
Target
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
Disabled learners up to R
Form IT 180 as per Section 12H of the Income Tax Act
BBBEE
Employment Equity

13. CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES FOR PIVOTAL PROGRAMMES
NSDS Target
CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES FOR PIVOTAL PROGRAMMES
Target
Legislative Framework
PIVOTAL grant purpose
PIVOTAL programmes definition
Important considerations
Exclusions
Applying for PIVOTAL grants
PIVOTAL programmes impact

14. SECTOR SKILLS PLAN PROJECT PLAN
ATRs and WSPs submissions
April to June
Evaluate and approve WSPs and ATRs
April-July
Conduct Research
May-July
Development of the SSP
July-August
OGS finalisation and user testing
July
OGS pilot phase
August-September
SDF workshops on new OGS
September-October
Opening of the OGS
February-April
Production and distribution of Career Guide
January-March
Mandatory Grants Approvals and payments
Quarterly

15. QCTO UPDATE AND QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
NSDS Target
QCTO UPDATE AND QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
Target
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. QCTO UPDATE AND QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
NSDS Target
QCTO UPDATE AND QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
Target

17. CLOSING REMARKS AND WAY FORWARD

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