1. QCTO Annual Report Presentation (2016/17) Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training

2. “A GOOD STORY TO TELL”

3. Structure of Presentation
Management and Governance
Vision, Mission and Strategic Goals
National Priorities
Highlights
Challenges
Quality Assurance framework
Achievements
Response to Portfolio Committee recommendations
Good story to tell – Qualifications and Testimonials
Financial Report.

4. Senior Management Structure
Prof : P. Lolwana
Chairperson of Council
Mr Vijayen Naidoo
Chief Executive Officer
Mr Thomas Lata
Chief Director :
Occupational Qualifications
Vacant
Chief Director :
Quality Assurance
Ms Ndivhudzannyi Madilonga-Khondowe
Chief Director: Corporate Services and CFO

5. Governance Joint Committee Meetings Internal Audit Council
Quality Assurance Committee
Audit &Risk Committee
Occupational Qualifications Committee
Reports
Joint Committee Meetings
Internal Audit

6. Vision, Mission and Values
The QCTO’s vision is to qualify a skilled and capable workforce.
Mission
The QCTO’s mission is to effectively and efficiently manage the occupational qualifications sub-framework in order to set standards, develop and quality assure national occupational qualifications for all who want a trade or occupation and, where appropriate, professions
Values
Innovation and Excellence
Ownership and Accountability
Ethics and Integrity
Respect and Dignity
Empowerment and Recognition
Authenticity

7. Strategic Goals Goal 1 Goal 2
Establishing an organisation that has a sound foundation enabling its sustainability for years to come
Goal 2
Ensuring that South African citizens have access to credible skills training that supports both industrial and social development

8. Response to National Priorities
National Development Plan
Ministerial Guidelines
White Paper on Post School Education and Training
National Skills Development Strategy and Sector Education and Training Authorities Beyond 2016 within the context of an Integrated Differentiated Post-schooling Education and Training System
NSDP

9. Response to National Priorities
To achieve this QCTO is:
Developing industry based qualifications (Including Trades)
Development process led by Industry and Social partners
Strengthening the TVET College system
Reconstruction of NATED programmes
Capacity for colleges to deliver occupational qualifications
Contributing to Education/Industry Partnerships
Partnership with EWSETA (War on leaks), DHET (Dual system Pilot Project) etc.
Simplification of the National Qualifications Framework
Realignment of Unit Standard based qualifications

10. Highlights
154 Occupational Qualifications registered as at end of reporting period.
30 EISAs developed
Certification
221 SDPs accredited for Occupational Qualifications.
89% of KPIs achieved
Clean Audit
QCTO achieved 89% of its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Over 150 new occupational qualifications are registered on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF)
More than 30 qualifications External Integrated Summative Assessments (EISAs) have been developed.
Certification of all occupational qualification types are processed within record time by the QCTO or its affiliates
Clean Audit.
Favorable NQF implementation impact report.

11. Challenges Funding Annual Fiscus Allocation
Baseline funding insufficient
Impact on organisational structure (Core Operations)
SETA Levy Grant
Locked in at 0.5 %
QCTO Business Case
Stakeholder Engagements
Variant stakeholders
Meeting stakeholders expectations
QA of Two systems
Historically registered qualifications
New Occupational qualifications

12. Quality Assurance Framework
The OQSF currently contains a mixture of qualifications, i.e. new Occupational Certificates, historically registered qualifications and the N4 – N6 NATED programmes which fall into our ambit
With the current mix of different types of qualifications on its framework, the QCTO has delegated quality assurance functions to its Quality Assurance Partners (SETA’s and Professional Bodies), to assist with the quality assurance of historically registered qualifications (until an OC or re-aligned qualification has been registered). Thus a simplification of the NQF is envisaged where quality assurance is managed by the QCTO.
The QCTO is actively pursuing new ways of carrying out quality assurance activities, including e-assessment and e-verification where appropriate.

13. Quality Assurance Standards
The QCTO’s key components for quality assurance are:
Effective management of processes, information, resources and systems
Valid accreditation (SDPs and ACs) and monitoring compliance
Use of effective internal verification systems
Effective quality assurance of the External Integrated Summative Assessment by the QCTO
Successful validation of QCTO qualifications

14. What does this mean for industry?
Employing learners that have passed the EISA have the following benefits:
They will be competent workers - Competencies have been displayed in the relevant work tasks in the EISA
Employers can be confident in their ready-for-work skills (no further training or mentoring required), as they have proven their competency to do the job in the EISA
Whether learners qualify for the EISA via the RPL route, or via providers, they all sit for the same standardised EISA – testimony to the credibility of the QCTO certificate
The calibre of those with a QCTO certificate can be trusted by employers as all learners had to meet the same set of standards nationally
Learners are able to apply their knowledge and skills

15. Achievements
80 qualifications recommendation to SAQA for registration.
20 prioritised occupational qualifications with learner uptake.
37 AQPS and 30 QAPs monitored
78 Historically registered qualifications identified for deactivation
SDPs accredited within the turnaround time
43 TVETs and Private providers
20 LQDFs trained
137 Assessment Centers accredited within turnaround time
3 new AQPs and 10 extension of scope approved.
applications for certification processed
8 710 verification requests processed
Joint project QCTO and DHET - processed Diploma applications, just over 2000 were declined due to failure to meet prescribe minimum requirements
Evaluation Tools developed by QCTO

16. Indicators not Achieved
Quality Assurance functions delegated to SETAs and professional bodies taken back by QCTO
In the 2017/18 cycle, the taking back of the functions delegated to SETAs will be prioritised by subsuming this under the broader function mandate of the QCTO viz. the quality assurance of qualifications and part qualifications registered on the OQSF. In terms of the Council approved plan called Vision 2020, certain SETAs will be identified for take over. Linked to approval of the QCTO Business Case
Upload of Learner Achievements onto the NLRD
The QCTO will implement the necessary control processes to manage the upload of learner achievements to the NLRD. The upload directly from the QCTO will only be possible once the QCTO MIS is fully implemented.

17. Response to Portfolio Committee recommendations
The entity should improve its monitoring and evaluation function to ensure that private training providers do not offer unaccredited programmes.
Establishment of Quality Assurance Unit
Providers applying for accreditation to offer Occupational Qualifications accredited within 90 day turnaround time
Monitoring of Quality Assurance Partners

18. Response to Portfolio Committee recommendations
Additional resources should be made available to the entity so that it can increase its financial and human capacity in the post-school education and training (PSET) sector.
QCTO Business Case submitted to DHET.

19. Response to Portfolio Committee recommendations
PC: The digitisation process of learner records for the old qualifications dating back to the 1960s should be expedited.
QCTO granted NSF funding R19,5 million over a three year period.

20. Response to Portfolio Committee recommendations
The entity should assist the DHET to review and reconstruct the report 191 (NATED) qualifications so that they are aligned to industry needs. .
Bookkeeper OC –registered
Events Manager, Personal Assistant, Travel and Tourism – submitted to SAQA
Office Administrator – public comment phase

21. Response to Portfolio Committee recommendations
The occupational qualifications learner uptake, especially scarce and critical skills programmes, should be expanded to support development. .
Most Qualifications to support the following projects developed and registered:
Dual System Pilot Project (13 trades)
SIPS
War on Leaks
Operation Phakisa

22. Priority occupational qualifications that support renewable energy developments
OC: Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician
OC: Wind Turbine Service Technician
OC: Hot water System Installer (Solar Water Heater Installer)
Above: Photovoltaic panels in the Spanish-built Sishen Solar Park at Kathu in the Northern Cape

23. Priority occupational qualifications that support National Road Safety Strategy
OC: Traffic Officer
OC: Road Safety Officer
OC: Traffic Officer (Crash Investigator)
OC: Driving School Instructor

24. Priority occupational qualifications that support Car manufacturing sector - Car Manufacturing Industry
OC: Instrument Mechanician,
OC: Vehicle Painter (Automobile and Marine Painter)
OC: Metal Machinist (Automotive Machinist)
OC : Lubrication Equipment Mechanic
OC: Mechanical Fitter
Electric Motor Vehicle

25. Ocean Economy – Operation Phakisa
 South Africa is surrounded by a vast ocean which has not fully taken advantage of the immense potential of this untapped resource. The oceans have the potential to contribute up to 177 billion rand to the gross domestic product (GDP) and create just over one million jobs by 2033.

26. Priority Occupational Qualifications linked to Ocean Economy – Operation Phakisa
OC: Boat Builder and Repairer (Ship Builder)
OC: Boat Builder and Repairer (Boat Builder)
Additional qualifications in Evaluation Process
Lighthouse Keeper (Aids to Navigation Technician)
Dock Master
Ship’s Engineer (Electro Technical Officer)
Air Traffic Controller (Vessel Traffic Controller)
Diver
Airport or Harbour Manager (Maritime Search and Rescue Co-ordinator)
Aircraft Navigator (Aids to Navigation Manager)
Priorities identified by South Africa Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) - through TETA

27. Priority occupational qualifications that support transportation industry - rail industry
Occupational Certificate: Train Driver
OC: Railway Signal Operator (Functional Yard Operator)
The inauguration of the 95th electric locomotive jointly produced by Chinese and South African companies at a plant in Pretoria, 19 March 2015

28. Testimonials from successful learners so far:
“Occupational qualifications such as these are extremely beneficial. The programme is unique because it requires you to have the work experience in order to qualify, thus you get the adequate work experience which makes a good compliance officer a great compliance officer. I have truly gained experience and knowledge which will benefit my career eternally.”
Chantelle Sampson, OC: Compliance Officer
“My goal now is to be amongst the top tax professionals in South Africa, for which the QCTO’s OC: Tax Professional qualification has been an inspiration.”
Benjamin Mbana, OC: Tax Professional
“I can now do my job better than my supervisor!” Tabile, Atteridgeville, OC: Health Promotion
Officer
“I have grown leaps and bounds and it has been a massive yet rewarding learning curve.”
Daniel Dias, OC: Tax Professional

29. Ms N Madilonga - Khondowe
Chief Director:
Corporate Services

30. Statement of Financial Performance
2016/2017 Annual Report
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Statement of Financial Performance
2016/17
R’000
2015/16
REVENUE
87,677
64,757
Grant allocation: DHET
23,138
21,848
Grant Allocation: SETA
60,598
40,000
Finance Income
1,862
1,377
NSF Funding -
356
Other Income
2,079
1,176
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
76,527
74,160
Compensation
43,019
38,440
Other Expenses
33,508
35,720
NET SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR
11,150
(9,403)
RATIO OF COMPENSATION EXPENDITURE
56%
52%

31. Statement of Financial Position
2016/2017 Annual Report
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Statement of Financial Position
2016/17
R’000
2015/16
ASSETS
21,875
14,602
Current Assets
14,046
8,231
Non Current Assets
7,829
6,371
LIABILITIES
5,610
9,486
Current Liabilities
Non Current Liabilities -
NET ASSETS
16,265
5,116
LIQUIDITY RATIO
3.8:1
1.5:1

32. CLEAN Audit Outcome for 2016/17
AUDIT OUTCOMES
CLEAN Audit Outcome for 2016/17
Annual Financial Statements - No Material Findings
Predetermined Objectives - No Material Findings
Compliance with Legislation - No Material Findings
Internal Controls - No significant deficiencies identified

33. QCTO Certificate
When the certificate is held to the light, the paper reveals the RSA Watermark and also have invisible fibers
Guilloche Pattern with a boarder printed from silver to red
RSA coat of Arms printer in full colours
Laser perforation of Serial Number
Micro Text printing
Document serial number – bleed through ink
Foiling in different colours

34. Thank you