Department of Higher Education and Training

Department of Higher Education and Training
4th Quarter (2015/16) and 1st Quarter (2016/17) Performance Report Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training 31 August 2016

Presentation Outline 1. Background Performance per Programme
Administration Planning, Policy and Strategy University Education Technical and Vocational Education and Training Skills Development Community Education and Training 3. Budget Performance

Background The period under review, was preceded by a wave of student protests that characterised the second half of 2015/16 financial year Issues raised range from free education to ending the outsourcing of workers in universities These protests highlight some of the fundamental issues confronting the Post-School Education and Training system such as transformation, funding and student accommodation shortfalls Collectively we all need to work towards finding solutions to the legitimate voices of students regarding fees, housing and curriculum The reality is that additional spending on higher education, for instance, is one amongst bigger issues confronting the PSET system, e.g. there are huge challenges facing TVET colleges However, we need to emphasise that violent protest is not an acceptable way of articulating these challenges

Background Our strategic goals leading to 2019/20 financial year focus on providing targeted interventions such as a sound legislative framework, teaching and learning support, infrastructural development as well as a strong stakeholder network The Department is making steady progress towards the achievement of these goals For the targets in the 4th quarter of 2015/16, the Department achieved 23 (70%) of the 33 planned targets (albeit 1 was achieved outside the timeframe) For the 2016/17 financial year the Department has 38 performance indicators encompassing 70 outputs (targets) 96% of the outputs are due in the subsequent quarters. However, progress will be reported on a quarterly basis leading to March 2017 A few targets were due by 30 June 2016 (1st Quarter)

Programme 1: Administration Performance indicator
The purpose of the programme is to provide overall management and administration of the Department There were no targets in the 4th quarter of 2015/16. For 2016/17 there are 5 annual targets and as at 30 June 2016, progress towards the achievement of these targets are as follows: Performance indicator Targets Progress as at 30 June 2016 Approved funded positions filled (%) 90% Approved funded positions filled are at 93.04% and vacancy rate is at 6.96%. Disciplinary cases resolved within 90 days (%) 100% 12 of the 21 cases reported were finalised. Of the 12, only four (19%) cases were finalised within the 90 days. Average lead time from recruitment requisition received until appointment recommendation made (days) 180 days On average the processing of advertised positions from recruitment requisition received until appointments is within days.

Programme 1: Administration Performance indicator
Targets Progress as at 30 June 2016 Creditor payment age (days) 30 days Currently, it takes an average of 29 days to pay creditors. However, this is not without challenges. Approved ICT procurement plans per annum (1) Approved ICT procurement plan This target relates to the development of the 2017/18 ICT Procurement Plan which has not commenced. The 2016/17 ICT Procurement Plan is currently being implemented and will inform the 2017/18 Plan.

Programme 2: Planning, Policy and Strategy
The purpose of the programme is to provide strategic direction in the development, implementation and monitoring of Departmental policies and the human resource development strategy for South Africa There were 7 targets in the 4th quarter of 2015/16. 3 (43%) were achieved as planned: Planned targets As at 31 March 2016 Publish an Annual Post-School Statistical Report Achieved Conceptualise flexible model of learning delivery and develop implementation strategy for implementation in 2016/17 onwards Develop prototype of a learning management system for open learning system together with materials for two programmes identified to be piloted in 2016/17, onwards

The following 4 (57%) targets were not achieved as planned as at March 2016: Planned targets Status as at 31 August 2016 Develop and gazette policy and guidelines on articulation Not yet achieved: Public comments on the draft policy have been received. Further consultation is underway as requested by the Minister. Publish policy framework on social inclusion Not yet achieved: Policy has been finalised and awaiting Ministerial approval. Consultation took longer than anticipated the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment and Quality Assurance sign-off was only received on July 2016. Develop policy framework on disability Not yet achieved: Minister has recommended that the policy be consulted with Cabinet. The Department is currently engaging the Social Cluster. Annual Report on Skills Supply and Demand published Not yet achieved: It took longer than anticipated to produce the report. The report will only be published in September 2016 and thereafter every two years.

There are 9 annual targets for the 2016/17 financial year. As at 30 June 2016, progress towards the achievement of these targets are as follows: Performance indicator Target Progress as at the end of quarter under review New Post-School Education and Training steering mechanisms approved Develop a National Policy on Career Development Services across all spheres of Government (due by 31 March 2017) Cabinet has approved the process of calling for public comments on the National Policy on Career Development Services (CDS) across all spheres of Government on 19 April 2016 and it was published in Government Gazette No (Vol 612) on 3 June There are no challenges. Develop a Policy for Open Learning and Distance Education (due by 31 March 2017) A workshop was held on 15 June 2016 to draft an Implementation Policy for Open Learning in the PSET system. The first draft has been developed. There are no challenges M&E frameworks for Post-School Education and Training system approved (1) Develop M&E framework for PSET system (due by 31 March 2017) First version of M&E Framework has been developed. Terms of Reference to obtain the services of a service provider to enhance the draft framework has been finalised. Unlikely that the target will be achieved due to the lengthy procurement process.

Programme 2: Planning, Policy and Strategy Performance indicator
Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Monitoring reports on Post-School Education and Training approved Develop a monitoring report on international relations (due by 31 March 2017) An outline of International Relations monitoring report has been developed and source documents identified and gathered. Drafting of the content is in progress. There are no challenges. Develop Macro Indicator trend report on PSET (due by 31 March 2017) Concept note and compendium of indicators of Macro Indicator trend report on PSET have been completed and presented to data management forum. ToR for the appointment of service provider is completed. Teaching and learning support plans for Post-School Education and Training approved (1) Materials developed for the identified 2 Programmes to be piloted in 2017/18 (due by 31 March 2017) A meeting was held on 17/06/2016 to develop tender specifications for Material Development for Electrician Learning Programme. The draft ToR’s have been prepared. The pilot programme is planned for September 2016 in 5 TVET colleges. The Colleges selected to participate are: Maluti; Motheo; Sedibeng; Vuselela; and Orbit.

Programme 2: Planning, Policy and Strategy Performance indicator
Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Teaching and learning support implementation reports approved Develop a report on the implementation of the strategy on open learning and distance (due by 31 March 2017) The Implementation Strategy for Open Learning in PSET was approved on 18/03/2016. The Business Process Description (BPD) for the National Open Learning System (NOLS) was developed by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) and approved on 24/05/2016. Annual reports on skills supply and demand published Annual report on skills supply and demand published by 31 March 2017 (due by 31 March 2017) First draft ToR for the appointment of the service provider and second draft submission to the DG have been completed. However the report that was due to be published in March 2016 will only be published in September It will be too soon to publish the next report in March 2017. Annual statistics on Post- School Education and Training reports published Annual statistics on Post-School Education and Training report published by March 2017 All Branches have confirmed their data drafted and circulated to data managers for managers. Schedule of data collection, release and publications have been signed. Inputs for the publication of 2015 Statistics project plan have been provided.

Programme 3: University Education
The purpose of the programme is to develop and coordinate policy and regulatory frameworks for an effective and efficient university education system and it provides financial support to universities, the NSFAS and the NIHE There were 12 targets for the 4th quarter of 2015/ (83%) of the targets were achieved as planned: Planned targets As at March 2016 Assessment Report on the effective use of infrastructure grants for 24 universities approved by the Director-General Achieved Assessment Report on the effective use of 2 new universities earmarked grants submitted to the Director-General Annual report on the research outputs of 24 universities published on the Departmental website An annual monitoring report on PHEIs’ compliance with the regulations approved by the Director-General Annual evaluation report on the Staffing South Africa’s Universities Framework approved by the Director- General

Planned targets As at 31 March 2016 Institutional governance capacity development programme review report approved by the Director-General Achieved Teaching and Learning Development Capacity Improvement Programme approved for implementation by the Director-General Enterprise Architecture for the Central Applications Service developed and approved 2005 to 2008 First-time entering undergraduate cohort analyses report published on the Department’s website A Report on the 2015 BRICS Academic forum and Think Tank partnerships approved

The following 2 (17%) targets were not achieved as planned as at March 2016: Planned targets Status as at 31 August 2016 Annual report on the achievement of Ministerial enrolment targets approved by the Minister by March 2016 Achieved: Minister approved the report on 12 August 2016. Revised Higher Education Act promulgated by end of March 2016 Not yet achieved: Still in parliamentary process.

Programme 3: University Education Performance indicator
There are 29 targets for the 2016/17 financial year. As at 30 June 2016, progress towards the achievement of targets planned for the subsequent quarters are as follows: Performance indicator Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 New higher education steering mechanisms approved (7) Policy on creative and innovation outputs published in the Government Gazette by March 2017 The Policy on Creative and Innovation Outputs was published in Government Gazette No of 8 February 2016 for public comments. Comments were received until 31 March 2016 and have been analysed and necessary changes incorporated into a final draft. Engagement with the Council on Higher Education (CHE) is in process. There are no challenges. Governance indicators for universities approved by the Director- General by March 2017 The ToR for the Working Group was approved by the Director-General on 2 June The Working Group has been constituted and work initiated. There are no challenges.

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 New higher education steering mechanisms approved (7) Professional qualifications for Early Childhood Development (ECD) educators published in the Government Gazette by 31 March 2017 A draft policy on Minimum Requirements for Programmes Leading to Qualifications in Higher Education for Practitioners and Educators in Early Childhood Care and Education was published in Government Gazette No of 31 March 2016 for public comments. Public comments have been received and these are currently being analysed. There are no challenges. A policy on Internationalisation of higher education published in the Government Gazette by 31 March 2017 A Task Team report on Internationalisation focused on Joint Degrees was completed in An EU funded team developed a report on internationalisation of higher education in A draft policy is currently being developed on the basis of these two reports. The draft policy is expected to be finalised for publication for public comments by September There are no challenges.

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 New higher education steering mechanisms approved (7) A policy on community service for graduates published in the Government Gazette by March 2017 The Task Team report on Community Service for Graduates was finalised in March The Minister, approved a process for the development of a policy. Meetings have been held with the Department of Labour (DoL) and Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) to discuss the Task Team report and chart a way forward with respect to the development of a policy. A Cabinet memorandum has been drafted to seek advice from Cabinet due to challenges this scheme might encounter. A policy on differentiation in higher education published in the Government Gazette by March 2017 A Draft Policy on Differentiation in Higher Education was published for public comments. Public comments were received and analysed. The process for developing the policy has been linked to the National Planning Process for Post-School Education and Training (NPPSET). A NPPSET meeting was held to discuss the issue of differentiation and a new draft concept document has been developed. There are no challenges.

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 New higher education steering mechanisms approved (7) Ministerial Statement to guide the management and utilisation of the University Development Grant approved by the Minister by 31 March 2017 A draft concept document on Ministerial Statement has been developed and is now being consulted on. Discussions will be held with the Department’s Senior Management and Universities South Africa's (USAf) Teaching and Learning Strategy Group. There are no challenges.

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Revised higher education Steering mechanisms approved (2) Revised Language Policy for Higher Education published in the Government Gazette by 31 March 2017 Revised Language Policy for Higher Education report of the Panel on African Languages was finalised in July A national seminar was held in November 2015 on the report. A process for the development of the policy was agreed upon. A working group was established by the Director-General to develop the policy. A revised Language Policy for Higher Education was drafted by the Directorate for discussion with the Working Group. The Working Group met on 24 June 2016 to discuss the ToR and the draft policy. The target will not be met by the due date, due to the unanticipated need to take the draft to Cabinet before it could be published for public comment.

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Revised higher education Steering mechanisms approved (2) Revised funding framework for Higher Education Institutions published in the Government Gazette by 31 December 2016 Following the publication of the Ministerial Report on University Funding, a Task Team and Reference group were appointed to develop a revised policy and funding framework. The draft Policy and Revised Funding Framework was approved by the Minister; however it had to be submitted to Cabinet before being published for public comments. A Cabinet memorandum has been developed and the initial SEIAS is underway. It was hoped that Cabinet would consider the policy and framework before the end of June 2016, however this did not materialise. The delay in the memorandum serving before the Cabinet will mean that the draft policy cannot be published in time to enable the target date for the final policy to be met.

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Higher education integrated plans approved (1) Integrated plan for offering NQF Level 5 qualifications in the PSET system approved for implementation by March 2017 A workshop in the form of a Think Tank towards the development of Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework Level-5 Higher Certificates was held in September Following this workshop a Position Paper on the Higher Certificate Foundational was developed and presented to the Minister in February A university was approached to assist the Department to develop a business plan to implement the Higher Certificate: Foundation as a mechanism to improve student performance. The draft formats of three of these certificates were presented at the Mid-Term Enrolment Planning Review Workshop in March A small inter branch Working Group has been established. There are no challenges.

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Monitoring and evaluation reports on higher education approved (12) A report on the HEAIDS Programme for the 2015/16 financial year approved by the Director-General by 30 September 2016 The HEAIDS programme has been evaluated by a panel of HIV/AIDS experts from government, civil society, TVET and universities on 10 June The Branch is in the process of developing a report. There are no challenges. A report on the financial health of universities in the 2015 academic year, approved by the Director-General by 31 December 2016 20 Universities have submitted their 2015 Annual Reports on financial health of universities as at 30 June Extensions were granted to three universities to submit by 31 July 2016 and two universities to submit by 31 August The University of Limpopo has requested an extension to submit in September The reports will be analysed in terms of financial health indicators in the next quarter. However the directorate is still on track to complete by the target date. There are no challenges.

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Monitoring and evaluation reports on higher education approved (12) A report on the effective use of the 2015/16 Foundation Provision Grant approved by the Director-General by 31 December 2016 Annual reports on effective use of the 2015/16 Foundation Provision Grant were received from 11 universities by the deadline of 31 May Late reports were received during June 2016 from a further 11 universities. Reports from 4 universities; Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Sefako Makgatho University (SMU), Stellenbosch University, University of Venda and University of Zululand (UZ), Venda and are still outstanding as at 30 June Analysis of the progress reports has started and report summaries have been drawn up. An analysis of HEMIS data on 2014 foundation students has been undertaken and feedback provided to universities. Progress reports on the foundation provision grants were not received from all universities. However the target is still on track to be completed by the target date. There are no challenges

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Monitoring and evaluation reports on higher education approved (12) A report on the effective use of the 2015/16 Teaching Development Grant approved by the Director-General by December 2016 19 Universities have submitted progress reports on 2015/16 Teaching Development Grants. Reports are being analysed. Communication with 5 universities who submitted incomplete or unsatisfactory reports is on-going. The majority of universities have provided unsatisfactory reports, even though clear guidelines, templates for reporting, and clear timeframes for the submission of reports, were communicated to all universities. Five universities; CPUT, UZ, SMU, University of Venda and Stellenbosch University have not yet submitted their reports. The Branch is following up on outstanding reports.

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Monitoring and evaluation reports on higher education approved (12) A report on the effective use of the 2015/16 Research Development Grant approved by the Director-General by December 2016 All institutions, except Walter Sisulu; Fort Hare and Venda Universities have submitted their annual progress reports. The Branch has analysed the reports and is in the process of developing the draft report on the effective use of Research Development Grants. There are no challenges. A report on the 2015 research outputs of universities published on the Departmental website by March 2017 All institutions have submitted their research output subsidy claims. A call has been sent to universities requesting applications from experts to serve on field-specific research output evaluation panels. There are no challenges.

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Monitoring and evaluation reports on higher education approved (12) An annual report on the effective use of the infrastructure and efficiency grants for universities approved by the Director-General by March 2017 16 Universities have submitted annual progress reports on the effective use of the infrastructure and efficiency grants by the deadline of 31 May were received in June Reports from 2 institutions have not been submitted by 30 June 2016.

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Monitoring and evaluation reports on higher education approved (12) An annual report on the effective use of new universities earmarked grant approved by the Director-General by 31 March 2017 An annual report on effective use of new universities earmarked grant and audit verification on the New Universities project has been submitted. A monitoring and oversight meeting was held at Sol Plaatje University (SPU) on 10 May Second and third quarter monitoring and oversight meetings have been planned for August and November 2016 with both universities. Regular contract meetings are held to monitor progress with infrastructure and approve processes. There were no challenges experienced and the target is still on track to be completed by the target date. There are no challenges.

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Monitoring and evaluation reports on higher education approved (12) An annual report on the achievement of Ministerial enrolment targets approved by the Minister by March 2017 The report on the achievement of Ministerial enrolment targets will be developed after the HEMIS data has been audited and verified in October Progress will be monitored after October There are no challenges. An annual report on PHEIs’ compliance with the regulations approved by the Director-General by 31 March 2017 116 Private higher education institutions, out of a total of 119, have submitted their annual reports towards Private Higher Educations Institutions (PHEI’s) compliance. Three reports are still outstanding and two institutions have requested an extension. All reports are in the process of being analysed. In this quarter, the analysis of 20 reports was finalised.

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Monitoring and evaluation reports on higher education approved (12) An annual report on the implementation of the SSAUF Programme approved by the Director-General by March 2017 14 Reports on the implementation of the Staffing south Africa’s Universities Framework (SSAUF) programme have been received from universities, and are being analysed. 12 Reports are still outstanding. The Directorate is following up on outstanding reports. However both reports are on track to complete by the target dates. There are no challenges. A report on the Council Capacity Development Programme approved by the Director-General by March 2017 A new programme for Council Capacity Development has been approved by UCCF-SA and the Department. A planning meeting was scheduled in July The Council training workshops (maximum of three) will be conducted, before end November 2016, after which a report will be compiled and submitted. There are no challenges.

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Teaching and Learning Support plans for higher education approved (4) TLDCIP project plan for ECD teacher education approved by the Director-General by September 2016 TLDCIP project plan for ECD teacher education has been developed and will be finalised by the end of August There are no challenges. TLDCIP project plan for Primary teacher education approved by the Director-General by September 2016 TLDCIP project plan for Primary teacher education has been developed and will be finalised by the end of August There are no challenges. TLDCIP project plan for TVET and Community College lecturer education approved by the Director-General by September 2016 TLDCIP project plan for TVET and Community college lecturer education has been developed and will be finalised by the end of August There are no challenges. TLDCIP project plan for special needs teacher education approved by the Director-General by September 2016 TLDCIP project plan for special needs teacher education has been developed and will be finalised by the end of August There are no challenges.

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Implementation reports on student support services in higher Education Institutions approved (1) A report on student support services in Higher Education Institutions signed by the Director-General by March 2017 Progress towards implementation reports on student support services in Higher Education has been developed. The content is being finalised. The dates for the development sessions have been submitted to the Ministry for approval and confirmation. It is expected that they will be carried out before the end of September There are no challenges. Cohort study reports on higher education published per annum (1) An updated cohort study report including the 2015 audited data published on the Departmental website by March 2017 The HEMIS Directorate assisted universities with preparations for their audit of the 2015 student and staff submissions by checking and responding to queries on validation errors. Branch also met with UMP's auditors to take them through the audit directives. By the end of October 2016 all audited data will have been submitted and verified. At that stage the HEMIS data for 2015 will be ready for analysis, and the process for developing the report will start. There are no challenges.

Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Partnerships reports approved per annum (1) A report on the 2016 BRICS Academic Forum and Think Tank partnerships approved by the Minister by March 2017 The Branch attended the first conference of the BRICS Network University (BNU) in Russia on 6-8 April The National Coordinating Committee for the BNU has been established. The South African BRICS Think Tank (SABTT) is currently in the process of preparing for the BRICS Think Tanks meeting and Academic Forum scheduled to take place in India in September A BRICS Ministers of Education meeting is also scheduled for September The report will be developed on the basis of the outcomes of these processes during the fourth quarter. There are no challenges.

Programme 4: TVET The purpose of the programme is to plan, develop, implement, monitor, maintain and evaluate national policy, Programmes, assessment practices and systems for TVET There were 4 planned targets for the 4th quarter of 2015/ (75%) of the targets were achieved: Planned targets As at 31 March 2016 Develop governance and policies for TVET Colleges Achieved Produce monitoring and evaluation report on VCET institutions Develop a protocol on the secondment of sector specialist to work in TVET Colleges and lecturers exposed to the work place

Programme 4: TVET The target below was not achieved as planned
Planned targets Status as at 31 August 2016 Develop a Macro infrastructure and maintenance plan for CETCs The assessment of the 9 CETC sites has been conducted. In addition the refurbishment requirements for 5 of the sites has been concluded. The information is being evaluated and will inform the development of the infrastructure and maintenance plan.

Performance indicator
Programme 4: TVET There are 11 targets for the 2016/17 financial year. As at 30 June 2016, progress towards the achievement of the targets were as follows: Performance indicator Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 New TVET steering mechanisms approved (1) National admission and promotion guidelines for NC(V) approved by the Minister by March 2017 The National admission and promotion guidelines for NC(V) policy is currently being reviewed by Umalusi. Revised TVET steering mechanisms approved (2) Revised current costing model for TVET College Programmes approved by the Director-General by 31 March 2017 The Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) costing model (with a primary objective of programme cost determination) is complete. The next steps would be to integrate the PWC programme cost into the DHET funding. There are no challenges.

Programme 4: TVET Performance indicator Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Revised conduct policy for NC(V) approved by the Director-General by 31 March 2017 Various policies are being converted from pdf format into Word editable format so that changes can be made to the existing document. Delays in finalising the NC(V) policy might cause deviation from achieving the target. Umalusi has been asked to fast track the process. Monitoring and Evaluation reports on TVET Colleges approved (2) Monitoring and Evaluation report on TVET institutions approved by September 2016 Quarterly Monitoring and Evaluation reports are submitted by TVET Colleges. A report on performance information will be compiled for approval by Director-General by 30 September The challenge is that colleges do not submit quarterly reports online and on time. TVETMIS uploads do not happen for data to be drawn for compilation of reports. These challenges are being attended to.

Programme 4: TVET Performance indicator Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Annual teaching and learning support plan for TVET Colleges approved (1) Annual teaching and learning support plans for TVET Colleges approved by the Director-General by 30 September 2016 Annual teaching and learning support plans for 32 TVET Colleges were submitted to the Department through their Regional Offices. The plans were analysed and sent back for feedback and support for implementation. Two TVET Colleges did not submit their teaching and learning support plans and letters of reminder were sent through the DDG: TVET’s office. The two challenges are being followed up.

Programme 4: TVET Performance indicator Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Implementation reports on teaching and learning support plans in TVET Colleges approved (1) Implementation report on teaching and learning support plans in TVET Colleges approved by the Director-General by March 2017 An analysis and monitoring of the teaching and learning support plans was conducted and feedback was sent to Regional Offices for support and implementation. The challenge is some Regional Officials have not yet submitted their College TVET teaching and learning support plans and monitoring schedules. A letter of reminder from the DDG: TEVT’s office was sent.

Programme 4: TVET Performance indicator Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Annual student support services plans for TVET Colleges approved (n) Student support services plan approved by the Director-General by 30 September 2016 A consultative workshop was held with Regional Officials on the Student Support Services plans. The target will be achieved as planned. There are no challenges. Implementation reports on student support services in TVET Colleges approved (n) Implementation report on the student support services plan in TVET Colleges approved by the Director-General by 31 March 2017 A Consultative workshop was held with Regional Officials on the Student Support Services plan and monitoring tool. There are no challenges.

Programme 4: TVET Performance indicator Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 TVET Colleges infrastructure/facilities maintenance reports approved (n) TVET Colleges infrastructure maintenance report approved by the Director-General by 31 March 2017 An environmental scanning report for TVET College’s infrastructure/facilities maintenance report has been completed and submitted to the Department. There are no challenges Coordinating structures for stakeholder engagement established (n) Coordinating structure for stakeholder engagement (SAIVCET) established by March 2017 A concept document and job descriptions were developed for the structure for stakeholder engagement. The process is underway and all indications are that the structure will be in place by end of the fourth quarter.

Programme 5: Skills Development
The purpose of the programme is to promote and monitor the national skills development strategy. Develop a skills development policy and regulatory framework for an effective skills development system. There were 10 planned targets for the 4th quarter of 2015/16. 6 (60%) of the targets were achieved as follows: Planned targets As at 31 March 2016 Governance charter for SETAs approved by Director-General Achieved SETAs Governance standards approved by Director-General Reviewed SETA landscape approved by the Minister A reviewed National Skills development strategy approved by the Minister SETA monitoring report on skills development approved by the Director-General National artisan learners trade test pass rate (including INDLELA): 50% Achieved: 54%

The following 4 (40%) targets were not achieved as planned as at March 2016: Planned targets Status as at 31 August 2016 Occupational team policy recommendation tabled by December 2015 After consultation it was apparent that new approach is required which is currently under consultation and piloted. New artisan learners registered nationally 4180 and new artisans were registered and qualified respectively during the fourth quarter. This achievement will remain unchanged as they were quarterly targets New artisans qualified per annum A single national artisan development information management system designed and approved Appointment of service provider by SITA is pending. Planned trial implementation of the system at focused accredited trade test centres is planned from April 2017.

There are 9 targets for the 2016/17 financial year. For the quarter under review, there were 3 targets as follows: Target Achievement An approved SETA monitoring report on skills development SETA monitoring report on skills development was approved by the Director-General on 15 June 2016. National artisan learner’s trade test pass rate at INDLELA: 52%. 50% Average lead time from trade test application received until trade test conducted at INDLELA: 120 days 160 days

Programme 5: Skills Development Performance indicator
Progress towards the achievement of targets in subsequent quarters is as follows as at 30 June 2016: Performance indicator Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 New skills development steering mechanisms approved (1) Workplace based learning programme regulations approved by the Minister by December 2016 Draft Regulations are in place and still under discussions. There are no challenges. Skills development steering mechanisms revised (2) National Skills Development Strategy approved by the Minister by March 2017 A gazette with a proposal for the new National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS) and SETA landscape was published on November 2015 inviting the public to submit comments. Consultation with stakeholders is being finalised. There are no challenges. SETA landscape approved by the Minister by March 2017 Consultation with stakeholders is being finalised with a view of having an approved SETA landscape by March There are no challenges.

Programme 6: CET The purpose of the programme is to plan, develop, implement, monitor, maintain and evaluate national policy, programme assessment practices and systems for community education and training There are 7 targets for the 2016/17 financial year. As at 30 June 2016, progress towards the achievement of targets are as follows: Performance indicator Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 New CET steering mechanism approved (4) Monitoring and evaluation policy for Community Colleges approved by 30 September 2016 A draft monitoring and evaluation policy has been developed. It is at a consultation stage with the Regional Offices. There are no challenges. Regulations for the establishment of the satellite Community Learning Centres (CLCs) approved by 31 December 2016 This has not yet been initiated. The development of regulations will start in the second quarter. There are no challenges.

Programme 6: CET Performance indicator Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 New CET steering mechanism approved (4) National Curriculum Policy for Community Colleges developed and approved by 31 March 2017 This has not been initiated yet. There are no challenges. Conduct policy for General Education and Training Certificate for adults approved by 31 March 2017 A draft Conduct Policy for General Education and Training Certificates for adults has been developed. There are no challenges.

Performance Indicator
Programme 6: CET Performance Indicator Target Progress as at 30 June 2016 Teaching and learning support plan for CET Colleges approved Annual plan for education, training and development improvement plan for CET approved by March 2017 A draft framework for improvement plans has been developed and was presented to Regional Offices for comments. There are no challenges. CET College infrastructure/ facilities maintenance report approved CET College infrastructure/facilities maintenance report approved by March 2017 The CET College infrastructure/facilities maintenance draft reports have been developed. The reports need to be collated into a national infrastructure report. There are no challenges. Strategies on strategic partnerships approved (n) Strategy on strategic partnerships approved by 31 March 2017 Work towards the development of the strategic partnerships has not begun. The Branch will review the TVET strategy and finalise Memorandum of Understanding with identified stakeholders during the second quarter. There are no challenges.

2015/16: Fourth Quarterly Report
The overall spending rate by the fourth quarter was 99.9% (including Direct Charges) Average spending for normal operational activities including compensation of employees was 100.0% The spending rate on compensation of employees is at 98.9%: Personnel Expenditure: 98.9% Examiners and Moderators: 100.0% The limitations on funds for operational expenditure, including the funding of Examiners and Moderators caused the Department to apply a virement across programmes to ensure that no overspending was incurred This was supported through cost containment measures implemented by the Director-General Reprioritisation was required to accommodate key priority areas within the baseline allocation. This resulted in the shifting of funds between different units, items and a realignment of the current salary bill A total amount of R million was reprioritised for the financial year

2015/16: Fourth Quarterly Report
The final outcome of the 2015/16 financial year is an unspent amount of R million due the slow filling of vacant funded posts due to the large volumes of applications, posts that were advertised as part of the TVET and CET function shift process and the concomitant saving on machinery and equipment, retained funds from TVET Colleges to cover the uncertainty of the actual cost that emanated from the function shift, performance assessment of staff in the TVET colleges for the 2014/15 financial year were not received on time, pay progression for staff that moved from provincial education departments was not stated in all instances and a moratorium placed on the filling of vacant posts in the TVET sector The financial data per programme and economic classification are reflected in the following slides

Adjusted Appropriation
2015/16: Fourth Quarter Programme Main Appropriation R’000 Adjusted Appropriation Final Appropriation Actual Expenditure Variance % Spent 1: Administration 8 139 97.7 2: Human Resource Development, Planning and Monitoring Coordination 54 843 58 253 55 249 52 019 3 230 94.2 3: University Education 2 816 100.0 4: Vocational and Continuing Education and Training 69 750 99.2 5: Skills Development 649 99.5 6: Direct Charges (SETAs and NSF) Total 84 584 99.9

2015/16: Spending Trends per Economic Classification
Main Appropriation R’000 Adjusted Appropriation Final Appropriation Actual Expenditure Deviation % Spent Compensation of Employees Personnel expenditure Examiners and moderators 82 998 79 211 98.9 100.0 Goods and Services 2 677 99.3 Transfer Payments Skills levy and public entities 314 Universities 117 Commonwealth of Learning/IBSA 3 156 2 588 568 82.0 TVET and CET Colleges as well as HESA 712 99.9 Leave gratuities 397 5 500 5 315 185 96.6 Capital Expenditure Machinery and equipment 12 326 10 355 10 873 10 075 798 92.7 Intangible assets - 113 112 1 99.1 Payment for financial assets 51 903 51 902 Total 84 584

2016/17: First Quarter Financial Status
The overall spending rate by the first quarter was 39.1% (including Direct Charges) The reasons for this high spending trend is due to the uneven transfers made to universities and TVET colleges as well as to NSFAS Average spending for normal operational activities including compensation of employees was 22.5% Average spending on goods and services are normal for this time of the financial year The spending rate on compensation of employees is 22.7%: Personnel Expenditure: 22.7% Spending on this item is lower than the projected expenditure due to provision for performance awards and the improvement of conditions of service for SMS as well as the filling of vacant positions that became vacant through attrition did not take place as projected Examiners and Moderators: 16.4% Spending on this item is annually at a high risk and will mainly be influenced by examinations later in the year This item is also directly influenced by the number of enrolments in TVET colleges

2016/17 First Quarter: Spending per Programme
Allocation R’000 Actual Expenditure Variance % Spent 1: Administration 87 362 23.4% 2: Planning, Policy and Strategy 71 545 11 981 59 564 16.7% 3: University Education 51.1% 4: Technical and Vocational Education and Training 29.6% 5: Skills Development 43 600 19.4% 6: Community Education and Training 14.7% Direct Charges (SETAs and NSF) 19.3% Total 39.1%

Spending per Economic Classification Economic Classification
2016/17 First Quarter: Spending per Economic Classification Economic Classification Allocation R’000 Actual Expenditure Deviation % Spent Compensation of Employees Personnel Expenditure Examiners and Moderators 84 448 13 846 70 602 22.7% 16.4% Goods and Services 68 494 18.3% Transfer Payments 41.4% Universities 49.8% Public Entities NSFAS Other 44 173 54.8% 19.8% Commonwealth of Learning/IBSA/HESA 11 495 - 0% TVET Colleges 49.7% CET Colleges 98 202 Skills levy 19.3% Households and Claims against the State 6 646 (6 646) Capital Expenditure 7 705 1 494 6 211 19.4% Total 39.1%

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