Draft Work-PlanHuman Resources Development Council

of South Africa (HRDSA)

7th April 2011

Presentation to Council

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To present the draft Work Plan to the Council which is aimed at focussing discussions within the Council

Draft work plan took into consideration the following:

Draft HRDSA – still to be aligned with the NGP

5 point plan presentation as approved Concerns raised at previous Council

Meetings•To request that Council engages with the work

plan and provide inputs and comments.

…purpose

…mandate of Council• Advise DP on the need and implementation of HRD policies and strategies• Provide medium for constant dialogue and consensus building among stakeholders• Identify skills shortages and recommend appropriate solutions to unblock such

blockages• Encourage organised business, labour, government and civil society to unlock such

blockages• Promote knowledge management and benchmarking at enterprise and national

levels with the view to increase effectiveness of HRD• Oversee continual monitoring and evaluation of all aspects of the HRD Strategy• Lead an effective programme of advocacy and communication to build support and

gain buy in for the HRD-SA objectives to ensure effective feedback and consultation with stakeholders

• Mobilise senior leadership in business , government, organised labour, civil society, professional bodies, education and training, science and technology institutions to address national HRD priorities in a more coordinated and targeted way

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• Role of the Council is not to implement the strategy, but to create a platform where social partners can engage collectively and develop solution to address bottlenecks in the development of human resources in

South Africa

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What are the 8 Commitments

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We WillWe Will::

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Pillars in which commitments are based

BUILD THEEDUC ATION ANDSKILLS BASEREQUIRED FOR APROSPEROUS ANDINCLUSIVE

SOCIETY

ACQUIRE ANDDEVELOP THESKILLS NEEDEDTO BUILD A MORECOMPETITIVEAND INCLUSIVEECONOMY

ENH ANCE THELIFE CHANCES OFTHE YOUTH ANDUNEMPLOYEDWHO AREALREADY IN THEECONOMY

ENHANCE THESKILLS OF THEPUBLIC SECTOR

COMMITMENT ONE: We will urgently overcome theshortages in the supply ofpeople with t he priority skillsneeded for the successfulimplementation of currentstrategies toachieveaccelerated economic growth.

COMMITMENT THREE:

We will ensureimproved universalaccess to qual ity basiceducation and schooling(up to Grade 12) th at ispurposefully focusedon: (a) ach ieving adramatic improve mentin the educationoutcomes for the poor;(b) equipping learnerswith optimal c apac ityfor good citizenship; and(3) the pursuit of post-school vocation aleducation and trainingor employment.

COMMITMENT TWO: We will increase the numberof appropriately skilled pe opleto meet the demands of ourcurrent and emergingeconomic and socialdevelopment priorities.

COMMITMENT SIX: We will improve thetechnological a nd innovationcapability andoutcomes within the publicand private sectors to enha nceour competitiveness in theglobal economy and to meetour human developmentpriorities.

COMMITMENT FOUR:We will urgently implementskills developmentprogrammes that arepurposefully aimed atequippi ng recipients/citizenswith requisite skills toovercome related scourges ofpoverty and unemployment.

COMMITMENT FIVE:We will ensure that youngpeople have access toeducation and training thatenhances opportunities andincreases their chances ofsuccess in further vocationaltraining and sustainableemployment

COMMITMENT SEVEN:We will ensure th at thepublic sector has thecapabi lity to meet thestrategic prio rities ofthe South Af ricanDevelopmental State.

COMMITMENT EIGHT:We will establisheffective and efficientplannin g capab ilities inthe relevantdepartments andentities for thesuccessfulimple mentation of theHRDSA.

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1.To strengthen and support FET colleges to expand access

2.Production of intermediate skills (artisans in particular) and professionals

3.Production of academics and stronger industry-university partnerships in research and development

4.Foundational learning5.Worker education

Proposed 5 point work plan

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1. Develop recommendations on how to strengthen FET Colleges in expanding access

2. Propose appropriate measures to improve the provision of accredited worker education to promote life-long learning

3. Develop a proposal for the removal of blockages to expedite delivery of artisans across all sectors

4. Develop a proposal on how best to improve Sector Skills Planning and SETA Performance

5. Develop appropriate measures to unblock blockages, strengthen and support basic schooling

6. Align the HRD-SA with the New Growth Path and incentives to create more jobs

7. Develop a model for the production of Professionals in South Africa which is applicable to all occupations

8. Develop a model to facilitate stronger alignment between educational institutions and industry and development of academics

9. Capacitate the Secretariat to provide effective and efficient support to Council and its committees

Proposed Interventions 2011-2012

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Technical Task Teams

Task Team Chairperson

Foundational Learning Dr Letseka

Production of Professionals Ms Chantyl Mulder

Worker Education Mr Rudi Dicks

Production of academics and stronger industry / education linkages

Prof de la Rey

Alignment of HRDSA to the NGP Dr Neva Makgetla

Artisan Development Task Team Dr Florus Prinsloo

Further Education and Training Ms Makano Morojele

Draft terms of reference developed. Task team to present action plan with clear deliverables and timeframes

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Actions

KPIs Leader Baseline Target Initiatives

Appropriate measures in place on how to strengthen and support FET colleges in expanding access with a target of 21 000 per annum

DHET Number of FET Learners

•Strategy to expand access in place•Recommendations on how to address challenges communicated•Strategy to align FET colleges with SETA

•Task team to develop recommendations on how to achieve the targets

Worker Education strategy in place

DHETDOLINDUSTRYOrganised Labour

Current programmes to support life long learning

•Policy in place •Task team to deliberate on appropriate policies which will result in national policy on worker education

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ActionsKPIs Leader Baseline Target Initiatives

Increased number and quality of artisans

DHETIndustryOrganised labour

Current number of artisans

•Policy position in place on apprenticeship versus learner ship to artisans•Improved coordination between business and government•Rationalized list of artisans •21000 artisans annually•Single funding model in place

•Task team develop recommendations on how to achieve the targets

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ActionsKPIs Leader Baseline Target Initiatives

Improved reporting by SETAs

DHETIndustryOrganised labour

Current Sector Skills Plan reports

•Improved sector skills plan to support HR and Skills development•Governance framework for SETAs•Strong linkages between FET colleges and SETAs•Increased number of learner ships and apprenticeships•Strong alignment with sector departments

•Task team to develop recommendations on how to achieve the targets

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ActionsKPIs Leader Baseline Target Initiatives

Strengthened foundational learning

DBE Vision 2025 Action Plan

•Blockages related to foundational learning unblocked•Improved relationship with higher education•Foundational learning that is responsive to the needs of the industry and support the growth and developmental agenda for the country

•Task team to develop recommendations on how to achieve the targets

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ActionsKPIs Leader Baselin

eTarget Initiatives

Stronger education and industry partnerships

Production of academics

DHETDSTHEI

None •Strategic alliance between industry and academics•Number of collaborations on innovation, science and technology to advance HRD•Model in place for the production of academics

•Task team to develop recommendations on how to achieve the targets

Increased number of professionals in strategic professions

DHETIndustry AssociationsHEI

None •Coherent integrated national plan to advance professionals•Increased number of graduates who become professionals

•Task team to develop recommendations on how to achieve the targets

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ActionsKPIs Leader Baseline Target Initiatives

Alignment of HRDSA with the New Growth Path

DHETEDD

Draft HRDSA

•Finalised HRDSA aligned with the new growth path•Proper plan to enhance linkages with prioritized sectors

•Task team to develop recommendations on how to achieve the targets

Improved HRD research planning at public sector level

DHETGOVERNMENT DEPTSORGANS OF STATE

Public sector HRD plans

•Framework in place for improving public sector planning through research

• Workshop hosted to develop recommendations on how to improve planning for HRD

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Actions

KPIs Leader Baseline Target Initiatives

Capacitated Council and Secretariat

DHET Current Council and Secretariat

•Fully capacitated secretariat

•Restructure secretariat to deliver

•administration and coordination, •marketing and communication, •monitoring and evaluation, •policy and research and •information management systems

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• Presentation to clearly indicate decision required from Council• Clear articulation of the status of the document• Include purpose, background and discussion

and recommendations• Presentation not to be more than 20 minutes

and a maximum of at least 15 slides• Supported by a summarised submission and a

detailed narrative document as attachment• To be received three weeks prior to the meeting

Guidelines for Presenting to Council and Committees

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• Buy in and cooperation from lead Departments and social partners

• Dedicated leadership with strong support base• fully functioning Secretariat with ability to provide strategic, technical and administrative support• Consensus on roles and responsibilities• Political leadership to ensure coordination in

areas of overlap• Proper resourcing and systems to monitor and

evaluate impact

Critical Success Factors

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• An educated and empowered population resulting from proper human development strategies can significantly contribute to

increased productivity and, thereby, sustainable economic growth and

development

Conclusion

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The TWG recommends that Council;• Engages and gives comment and

input into the work plan.• Approves the draft work-plan to serve as a business plan for the current financial year.• Note the Draft Guidelines for making presentations to both Council

and TWG meetings

Recommendations

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