1. annual performance plan AND BUDGET PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION
4 MAY 2017

2. PRESENTATION OUTLINE PART A: annual performance plan 2017/18
PART B: BUDGET 2017/18 – 2019/20 02

3. Background: Role of Umalusi
Umalusi is the Quality Council responsible for qualifications registered on the general and further education and training qualification sub- framework (GFETQSF) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
The Council ensures that the providers of education and training have the capacity to deliver and assess qualifications and learning programmes and are doing so to expected standards of quality. 03

4. Background: Mandate summarised
Umalusi’s mandate is determined by two Acts namely:
The National Qualifications Framework Act of (NQF); and
The General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance (GENFETQA) Act of 2001, amended in 2008. 04

5. Mandate summarised…
Develop and manage a sub-framework of qualifications in collaboration with SAQA and the other two QCs supported by the necessary quality assurance policies and processes.
Develop and implement the necessary quality assurance policies in respect of quality assurance of provision.
Maintain a database of learner achievements and related matters; and submit such data in a format determined in consultation with SAQA for recording on the national learners’ records database. 05

6. Mandate summarised…
Commission and publish research related to the development and implementation of the sub- framework of qualifications.
Formalisation of stakeholder relations which include:
advice to the relevant Minister on matters relating to the GFET sub-framework of qualifications;
collaboration with the SAQA and other QCs in terms of the NQF; and
advocacy of the sub-framework and its qualifications. 06

7. Updated Situational Analysis
Performance Delivery Environment
Umalusi’s Core business (as stated in the overview)
Demand for quality education expressed in the National Development Plan (NDP), the Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) and Action Plan to 2019
The APP captures key targets derived from the above mandates
Even though Umalusi is not directly responsible for these targets, possible areas of intervention and collaboration are stated on page 11 of the APP. 07

8. Possible Areas of Intervention
Report on the key indicators of quality and standards
International benchmarking of practices and standards
Improve the quality of the NSC curriculum through research
Continue evaluation and benchmarking of curricula
Work with all Assessment Bodies to enforce, maintain and improve standards
Compare the quality and standards of the current and previous exams to maintain consistency of standards.
Make use of other international test results such as TIMSS and SACMEQ to do comparative research 08

9. Possible areas of intervention…
Explore the use of anchor items in standardizing results
Promote the development of a GCE for the schooling system and promote the use of the revised NC(V)
Find strategies in conjunction with assessment bodies to address the issues of under-performing institutions
Protect the quality of qualifications in the sub-framework by tightening policies
Ensure meaningful implementation of the NASCA & GETCA
Training of all officials involved in the examinations 09

10. DBE’s Three-stream model
A systematic approach is needed as part of the larger process of rationalising and articulating the entire education system between the (DBE) (DHET).
Umalusi strongly supports the principle of diversification in the last three years of schooling. 10

11. Challenges Unregistered AET centres: compromises the qualification
Policy tensions on registration of TVET colleges versus accreditation: accreditation before registration is not ideal
Inaccurate learner records for certification: the impact on the learner
Group copying: credibility of results
NATED courses
Outdated curriculum
Three exams per year 11

12. Organisational Environment
Organogram
Infrastructure
ICT
Financial Management
Risk Management
Governance 12

13. Revision to Legislative Mandates
Policies
The Policy and Criteria for the Quality Assurance, Accreditation and Monitoring of Independent Schools and Private Assessment Bodies
All internal policies on evaluation and accreditation of Independent Schools, TVET, AET and Private Assessment Bodies are under review.
Policy Framework for the Quality Assurance of Assessment for Qualifications on the GFETQSF. 13

14. Revision to Legislative Mandates…
Regulations
Regulations to support the Policy and Criteria for the Quality Assurance, Accreditation and Monitoring of Independent Schools and Private Assessment Bodies.
Regulations to support the Policy Framework for the Quality Assurance of Assessment for the Qualifications on the GFETQSF. 14

15. Programme 1: Administration
Programme Purpose: Provide strategic leadership, management and administrative support services to the entity. Relevant Strategic Objective – Strategic Objective 1.1: To improve the effectiveness of Corporate Governance 15

16. Programme 1… Sub-programmes
Governance and Office of the Chief Executive Officer (GOCEO)
provides good corporate governance of the organisation and supports the functions of the Council.
Public Relations and Communications (PR and Comms)
ensures that Umalusi’s mandate and sub-framework is understood by both internal and external stakeholders.
Information Communication Technology (ICT)
provides for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) needs and requirements of Umalusi. 16

17. Programme 1… Finance and Supply Chain Management (F&SCM)
renders effective and efficient financial management and administrative support to Umalusi and ensures the management of the flow of goods and services
Human Resource Management and Development (HRM&D)
ensures optimum and efficient utilization and development of human capital and provides an advisory service on matters pertaining to organisational effectiveness and development, individual performance management, sound employee relations, employee health and wellness, as well as effective and efficient recruitment, selection and placement services including research, development and implementation of human resources policies and practices 17

18. Programme 1… Indicator 2017/18 2018/19 2019/2020
1.1.1: Annual Performance Plan approved by 31 March.
2018/19 APP approved by March 2018
2019/20 APP approved by March 2019
2020/21 APP approved by March 2020
1.1.2: Quarterly reports submitted to the NT and DBE 30 days after end of quarter
4 quarterly reports submitted to the NT and DBE 30 days after end of quarter 18

19. Programme 1… Indicator 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
1.1.3 Number of communication platforms used to communicate to stakeholder clusters within the GFET sub-framework to access information 8
1.1.4: Percentage compliance against the requirements of the ICT Governance Framework
80%
90%
100%
1.1.5: Average percentage of performance agreements and assessment reports submitted on time
1.1.6: Percentage of service providers paid within 30 days 19

20. Programme 2: Qualifications and Research
Programme Purpose: To develop and manage an efficient and effective General and Further Education and Training Qualifications Sub-framework within the NQF and to undertake strategic research in support of that goal Relevant Strategic Objectives – Strategic Objective 2.1: To effectively manage the General and Further Education and Training Qualifications Sub-Framework Strategic Objective 2.2: Conduct research on an annual basis to inform strategy 20

21. Programme 2… Sub-programmes
Qualifications, Curriculum and Certification
The role of QCC is to ensure and enhance the status and quality of the sub-framework of qualifications which Umalusi develops, manages, reviews and certifies.
Quality assuring/benchmarking the qualifications and their related curricula is QCC’s contribution to the overall quality of the certificate which Umalusi issues. This function also oversees the issuing and verification of certificates. 21

22. Programme 2… Statistical Information and Research
Umalusi conducts research and analysis and reports on quality within the general and further education and training sub-framework. The mandate is to:
Conduct research that is informed by the emerging needs of the education system so as to engage stakeholders towards innovative thinking
Report on the key indicators of quality and standards in general and further education and training;
Establish and maintain databases. 22

23. Programme 2… Indicator 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
2.1.1: Number of reports produced on the management of qualifications in the sub-framework 3
2.1.2: A report produced on the status of curriculum-related work
A report on curriculum related work
2.1.3: Percentage of datasets with return datasets created within the turnaround time of 21 working days
95% 23

24. Programme 2… Indicator 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
2.1.4: Percentage of correctly submitted learner records per qualification per year
75%
2.1.5: Percentage of error-free learner records for which a certificate is printed, annual
2.1.6: Percentage of verification requests received that are completed within the SLA (2 working days)
95%
2.2.1: Number of research reports completed in various formats 7 8 24

25. Programme 3: Quality Assurance and Monitoring
Programme Purpose: To ensure that the providers of education and training have the capacity to deliver and assess qualifications registered on the GFETQSF and are doing so to the expected standards and quality. Relevant Strategic Objectives – Strategic Objective 3.1: To ensure the credibility of the examination results of the qualifications registered on the GFETQSF Strategic Objective 3.2: To quality assure the private provisioning and assessment of the qualifications registered on the GFETQSF 25

26. Programme 3… Quality Assurance of Assessment
external moderation of question papers
external moderation of continuous assessment
verification of monitoring of the conduct administration and management of assessment and examinations processes
management of concessions and examination irregularities
external moderation of marking
moderation of assessment results 26

27. Programme 3… Evaluation and Accreditation
Standards for provision determined, maintained and strengthened
Public and private assessment bodies are monitored.
Quality assurance of provision through an accreditation and monitoring process of private institutions offering the qualifications Umalusi certifies.
Evaluation of the capacity of private education and training providers to implement the registered qualifications for which they seek accreditation.
Monitoring and evaluating the capacity of private providers and assessment bodies to conduct practical, internal and external, assessment of learner achievements that lead to the issuing of registered qualifications by Umalusi. 27

28. Programme 3… Indicator 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
3.1.1: Percentage of the question papers submitted that are quality assured per assessment body per qualification per examination cycle.
100%
3.1.2: Number of Quality Assurance of Assessment reports produced per qualification per assessment body per examination cycle. 28

29. Programme 3… Indicator 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
3.2.1: Number of comprehensive reports completed annually on the accreditation of Independent schools 1
3.2.2: Number of comprehensive reports completed annually on the accreditation of private colleges produced annually
3.2.3: Number of comprehensive reports completed annually on the accreditation of private Assessment Bodies produced annually 29

30. PRESENTATION OUTLINE PART B : BUDGET 2017/18 – 2019/20
Revenue projection
Revenue estimates
Expenditure estimates
Projected surplus 2015/16 & 2016/17
Expenditure per program
Growth in human capital 30

31. Revenue projection
Revenue projections over the MTEF is R162,9 million, R172,4 million and R182 million in regards to 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20 respectively, indicating a growth rate of 5.5%. 31

32. Revenue estimates
1. Revenue estimates regarding sources of income in 2017/18:
Transfers received R124,612 million (76%)
Administrative fees R 28,651 million (18%)
Other non-taxable revenue R 9,687 million (6%)
2. Other non-taxable revenue includes R5,787 million unsecured funding in the form of reserve funds/retained surpluses.
Administrative fees:
Verification fees – Verification of qualifications on request from private companies.
Accreditation fees – Institutions request accreditation. Cannot predict number of applications.
Certification fees – Fees collected from Private assessment bodies.
Other non-tax revenue:
Interest – Due to reserves not utilised.
Rental income
Retained surpluses 32

33. Expenditure estimates
1. Expenditure estimates for 2017/18 in terms of National Treasury classification of:
Goods and services R89,969 million (55.2%)
Compensation of employees R72,981 million (44.8%)
Depreciation R 0
2. No depreciation is budgeted for separately as this is a non-cash item. 33

34. Transfer from accumulated surplus 2015/16 and 2016/17
National Treasury and DBE approved Umalusi’s request to retain surpluses for the following projects in July 2016:
Renovations of purchased building
Contingency expenditure
The funds regarding the renovations was committed before 31 March 2017.
A request to retain surpluses will be made to National Treasury. 34

35. Expenditure per program35

36. Growth in human capital
The budget was prepared with 144 posts in 2017/2018. Some positions were converted to ad-hoc employment to save costs. 36

37. Thank you
Thank you very much to Ms N Gina, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee, and Honorable members for this opportunity to present Umalusi’s Annual Performance Plan and Budget Review
Dr MS Rakometsi 37