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ISSUE 03 l OCTOBER l 2015

IN THIS ISSUE...

Internal

Message from the Marketing & Communications Department

NEWSLETTER

We are 15 years old!

How the year has just flown by. Just the other day we had

returned from the December holidays and we are not

getting ready to wrap up another year.

And what a great year it has been.

Colleagues, welcome to another edition of the internal

newsletter.

We receive with great enthusiasm, excitement and

encouragement your positive input which is the driving

force behind what we do. We aim to exceed your

expectations.

This is one of the most significant issues for us as we reflect

on the SETA's 15-year milestone. The W&RSETA that we

have come to love and are committed to is marking 15

years of existence. From Brooklyn with only 23 employees

the SETA extended to Durban, Cape Town, then to East

London, Free State. Gauteng followed thereafter which

later split into GPN and GPS; going further to

Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West. Finally the SETA

found its way to the diamond province, Kimberley

recording over 200 men and women at its service. We

have really grown from humble beginnings.

Enjoy the gallery on the last page with memories from over

the years. We really did not mean to embarrass anyone

with the pictures. Do take time to reflect on how far we

have come, because we really have come a long way.

Here is to what we profess as another 15 years of

revolutionary skills development in the Wholesale and

Retail Sector. We are visionaries after all

We whispered to HR that a staff celebration would be

befitting to mark this milestone. We will continue to nudge

On another exciting note, thank you so much for your

entries in the “name the newsletter” competition. Fredrick

Molatlhegi came up with the name for our internal

newsletter which will officially be announced in the next

issue. We think that the name is very creative, unique and

stands for what we aim to achieve with this publication.

Congratulations Fredrick , your prize is on its way and we

hope you will enjoy it!

W&RSETA turns 15 ............................. 2

National Roadshows Kickoff .............................. 4

The SETA extends its footprint.................... 6

Staff announcements.......................... 7

HR Po l i cy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Internal Audit Department........................ 8

Birthdays ................................................ 9

Gallery ................................................ 10

Many men and women have been part of this journey with

the W&RSETA. The SETA was managed by then Deloitte &

Touché (now Deloitte) and some of the staff members,

including the legendary Dr. Hennie Zwarts would become

employees of the SETA.

The AGM that was held on 7 October included a glittering

cocktail event to celebrate this significant milestone. The

theme of the celebration was “telling the good story of

skills development in the Wholesale and Retail Sector”

which focused on highlighting some of the SETA's key

achievements.

Representatives from stakeholder companies, the SETA's

Management and staff, and organisations that had

collaborated with the W&RSETA to implement some of the

trailblazing projects narrated the successes.

Advocate Rampai hosted the cocktail and we must say he

did a sterling job of it. Well done, Boss!From the SETA, Mr. Thami Skenjana, a member of the

Board took the audience down memory lane with an

account of what remains as one of the Organisation's

most successful initiatives, Project RAVE. You need to go

through the archives for this one Wiya gave a heart-warming speech on how the

Organisation had grown from only 23 employees to over

200 and its investment towards developing staff.

Lana reminded stakeholders how far we had come with

the implementation of Learnerships having started from a

zero base with the launch of the first Learnership in 2001.

Boss Lady Ntombi took the audience through the journey

of pursuit of excellence in the Sector and within the SETA

through the IiP and Good Practice Awards projects.

hose who have been with the SETA since its

Tearly days will agree that time really flies when

you are having fun. It is hard to believe that the W&RSETA is now 15 years

old. It was in March 2000 when the former Minister

of Labour, Mr. Membathisi Mdladlana pronounced

the establishment of 27 SETAs.

These entities would change the history of education

and training in South Africa; affording millions of

employed and unemployed people an opportunity to

develop themselves and carve careers in various

sectors.

Our Chairperson, Ms. Pearl Maphoshe chaired the AGM

Then and now…how the SETA has grown

A giant in skills development turns 15

of Ground-breaking Skills Development in the Wholesale and Retail Sector

Celebrating 15 yearsTsakani reflected on the RMDP; one of the SETA's main

flagship projects which has grown in leaps and bounds,

whilst Inger focussed on the professionalisation of the Sector

through qualifications development. The Acting CEO spoke on the SETA's Retail Leadership Chair

which was established in 2012 at Cape Peninsula University

of Technology.

Bra Rich was undoubtedly the right person to talk about the

bursary scheme that has been implementing from 2011. The ever passionate sis Joyce proudly highlighted what the

SETA is doing for rural communities through skills

development.

Other achievements that were showcased include the ILDP,

investment to skills development, the collaboration with

SADDT to implement programmes for people with

disabilities, KZN Retail Schools of Excellence,

Ms. Patricia Pillay, a Board Member, thanked all the

stakeholders who had been part of the SETA's journey

throughout its 15-year history. She also paid tribute to the

former CEO, Ntate Dikgole, for his contribution to skills

development in South Africa at large and specifically to the

W&RSETA.

Loyiso Bala brought the house down during his opening and

closing acts. And of course, our “photography queens”

wouldn't miss picture opportunities with the award-winning

artist. It surely was a night to remember.

And the cherry on top is that we can continue making a

difference in the lives of our fellow citizens for the next two

years. Yes, the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. BE

Nzimande; has relicensed all 21 SETAs for another two

years starting from 1 April 2016 up to 31 March 2018. A

gazette to announce the re-establishment was published on

6 October; as if the Minister was ushering the celebrations

of following day.

The Minister is currently reviewing the current SETA

landscape and will make a pronouncement on the future of

skills development in South Africa in due course. This will

follow consultation with relevant stakeholders.

Ladies and gentlemen, guys and girls; give yourselves a pat

on the back for being part of the skills revolution. Your

contribution has and continues to transform lives. Let us roll our sleeves even higher to make significant impact

for the benefit of the Sector.

Cheers to the Premier Authority in skills development in the

Wholesale and Retail Sector (glass toast image)

Halala W&RSETA, halalaaaa!!!

Say cheese…picture moments with Loyiso

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Many men and women have been part of this journey with

the W&RSETA. The SETA was managed by then Deloitte &

Touché (now Deloitte) and some of the staff members,

including the legendary Dr. Hennie Zwarts would become

employees of the SETA.

The AGM that was held on 7 October included a glittering

cocktail event to celebrate this significant milestone. The

theme of the celebration was “telling the good story of

skills development in the Wholesale and Retail Sector”

which focused on highlighting some of the SETA's key

achievements.

Representatives from stakeholder companies, the SETA's

Management and staff, and organisations that had

collaborated with the W&RSETA to implement some of the

trailblazing projects narrated the successes.

Advocate Rampai hosted the cocktail and we must say he

did a sterling job of it. Well done, Boss!From the SETA, Mr. Thami Skenjana, a member of the

Board took the audience down memory lane with an

account of what remains as one of the Organisation's

most successful initiatives, Project RAVE. You need to go

through the archives for this one Wiya gave a heart-warming speech on how the

Organisation had grown from only 23 employees to over

200 and its investment towards developing staff.

Lana reminded stakeholders how far we had come with

the implementation of Learnerships having started from a

zero base with the launch of the first Learnership in 2001.

Boss Lady Ntombi took the audience through the journey

of pursuit of excellence in the Sector and within the SETA

through the IiP and Good Practice Awards projects.

hose who have been with the SETA since its

Tearly days will agree that time really flies when

you are having fun. It is hard to believe that the W&RSETA is now 15 years

old. It was in March 2000 when the former Minister

of Labour, Mr. Membathisi Mdladlana pronounced

the establishment of 27 SETAs.

These entities would change the history of education

and training in South Africa; affording millions of

employed and unemployed people an opportunity to

develop themselves and carve careers in various

sectors.

Our Chairperson, Ms. Pearl Maphoshe chaired the AGM

Then and now…how the SETA has grown

A giant in skills development turns 15

Celebrating 15 yearsTsakani reflected on the RMDP; one of the SETA's main

flagship projects which has grown in leaps and bounds,

whilst Inger focussed on the professionalisation of the Sector

through qualifications development. The Acting CEO spoke on the SETA's Retail Leadership Chair

which was established in 2012 at Cape Peninsula University

of Technology.

Bra Rich was undoubtedly the right person to talk about the

bursary scheme that has been implementing from 2011. The ever passionate sis Joyce proudly highlighted what the

SETA is doing for rural communities through skills

development.

Other achievements that were showcased include the ILDP,

investment to skills development, the collaboration with

SADDT to implement programmes for people with

disabilities, KZN Retail Schools of Excellence,

Ms. Patricia Pillay, a Board Member, thanked all the

stakeholders who had been part of the SETA's journey

throughout its 15-year history. She also paid tribute to the

former CEO, Ntate Dikgole, for his contribution to skills

development in South Africa at large and specifically to the

W&RSETA.

Loyiso Bala brought the house down during his opening and

closing acts. And of course, our “photography queens”

wouldn't miss picture opportunities with the award-winning

artist. It surely was a night to remember.

And the cherry on top is that we can continue making a

difference in the lives of our fellow citizens for the next two

years. Yes, the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. BE

Nzimande; has relicensed all 21 SETAs for another two

years starting from 1 April 2016 up to 31 March 2018. A

gazette to announce the re-establishment was published on

6 October; as if the Minister was ushering the celebrations

of following day.

The Minister is currently reviewing the current SETA

landscape and will make a pronouncement on the future of

skills development in South Africa in due course. This will

follow consultation with relevant stakeholders.

Ladies and gentlemen, guys and girls; give yourselves a pat

on the back for being part of the skills revolution. Your

contribution has and continues to transform lives. Let us roll our sleeves even higher to make significant impact

for the benefit of the Sector.

Cheers to the Premier Authority in skills development in the

Wholesale and Retail Sector (glass toast image)

Halala W&RSETA, halalaaaa!!!

Say cheese…picture moments with Loyiso

or the first time in more than 10 years, the SETA

Fconvened national roadshows which started on 13

October at the Ekurhuleni West TVET College in

Boksburg followed by South West TVET College in

Dobsonville on 14 October.

The Board approved a proposal for the SETA to convene

roadshows in all the provinces to engage with

stakeholders on our achievements, strategic priorities and

challenges in the implementation of skills development in

the Sector.

This stakeholder engagement exercise has been

welcomed by stakeholders and has been used as a

platform to also discuss other operational matters.

Stakeholders commended the SETA for hosting these

sessions in townships. Mr. Mphuthi Mphuthi of the Soweto

Business Access commented “it is important to have these

sessions as you are unearthing issues on the grassroots

and not what is discussed in the boardrooms”.

19 sessions have been arranged throughout the country

between October and December. That is a lot of work for

M&C and the regional structure.

Whilst the attendance at the first sessions was not

overwhelming, the interactions were very robust and a lot

of issues were clarified. The SETA also received feedback

on gaps that stakeholders have identified and in turn has

committed to consider and address these. Sessions lasted

between three and four hours due to the vigorous

discussions with stakeholders.

Three sessions in KZN ran successively from 19 October,

starting at Majuba TVET College in Newcastle

(Madadeni), followed by Mthashana TVECT College in

Vryheid and concluded at the Durban University of

Technology in Durban.

The KZN roadshows included graduation ceremonies for

the first 405 learners who have successfully completed a

Learnership programme from the province's Schools of

Excellence project. This initiative has been hailed as a

“trailblazer” by the Minister of Higher Education and

Training, Dr. Nzimande who launched the project in

August 2014 at Esayidi TVET College. The project was

initiated with the aim of establishing schools of excellence

at TVET Colleges for these institutions to offer W&R

qualifications. The overarching objective is to

professionalise wholesale and retail by developing

suitably qualified learners who meet the requirements of

the Sector. The NQF level 2 Learnership was implemented

for the pilot project. Stakeholders involved in the project

have developed an NQF level 3 qualification in the later

part of 2014 and will develop other qualifications at

higher levels for the learners to progress.

These sessions have demonstrated the strong

collaboration that our SETA has established with

institutions of learning, particularly the TVET colleges. Boss Lady Ntombi, the SRMs, RMs have been doing a

great job in running these sessions with the support of

various departmental Managers.

Stakeholders during the rst roadshow at Ekurhuleni West Gauteng TVET College

The second session of the roadshows was at SWG in Dobsonville Campus

National Stakeholder Roadshows 2015 National roadshows kick off

Well done to KZN on the successful implementation of the

Schools of Excellence project. Your stakeholders have

made it clear that they are geared to expand this project

throughout the province. The highlight was the

announcement that all the nine TVET colleges have

received extension of scope to deliver our programmes

and that retail simulation centres / practicum rooms will

be launched at the four TVET Colleges (Majuba,

Mthashana, Esayidi and Thekwini) that have been

recognised as SOEsWe hope you are ready. Good luck!

Western Cape, you are next! Two sessions will be held in

Cape Town and George on 28 and 29 October,

respectively.

Stakeholders interacting during the second session of the roadshows in Dobsonville Campus

Acting CEO, Andile Sipengane with the Esayidi, Thekwini, and Majuba TVET Colleges

Principals during the DUT graduates

Abaqulusi Municipality Deputy Mayor Hon Cllr Sizwe Hadebe and the Chairperson of the

Mthashana TVET College Council Mr Stanley Kubheka with one of the graduates

Majuba TVET Principal, Sanele Mlotshwa and our Executive Manager:

Regions Ntombi Dludla with one of the graduates at Majuba TVET college

or the first time in more than 10 years, the SETA

Fconvened national roadshows which started on 13

October at the Ekurhuleni West TVET College in

Boksburg followed by South West TVET College in

Dobsonville on 14 October.

The Board approved a proposal for the SETA to convene

roadshows in all the provinces to engage with

stakeholders on our achievements, strategic priorities and

challenges in the implementation of skills development in

the Sector.

This stakeholder engagement exercise has been

welcomed by stakeholders and has been used as a

platform to also discuss other operational matters.

Stakeholders commended the SETA for hosting these

sessions in townships. Mr. Mphuthi Mphuthi of the Soweto

Business Access commented “it is important to have these

sessions as you are unearthing issues on the grassroots

and not what is discussed in the boardrooms”.

19 sessions have been arranged throughout the country

between October and December. That is a lot of work for

M&C and the regional structure.

Whilst the attendance at the first sessions was not

overwhelming, the interactions were very robust and a lot

of issues were clarified. The SETA also received feedback

on gaps that stakeholders have identified and in turn has

committed to consider and address these. Sessions lasted

between three and four hours due to the vigorous

discussions with stakeholders.

Three sessions in KZN ran successively from 19 October,

starting at Majuba TVET College in Newcastle

(Madadeni), followed by Mthashana TVECT College in

Vryheid and concluded at the Durban University of

Technology in Durban.

The KZN roadshows included graduation ceremonies for

the first 405 learners who have successfully completed a

Learnership programme from the province's Schools of

Excellence project. This initiative has been hailed as a

“trailblazer” by the Minister of Higher Education and

Training, Dr. Nzimande who launched the project in

August 2014 at Esayidi TVET College. The project was

initiated with the aim of establishing schools of excellence

at TVET Colleges for these institutions to offer W&R

qualifications. The overarching objective is to

professionalise wholesale and retail by developing

suitably qualified learners who meet the requirements of

the Sector. The NQF level 2 Learnership was implemented

for the pilot project. Stakeholders involved in the project

have developed an NQF level 3 qualification in the later

part of 2014 and will develop other qualifications at

higher levels for the learners to progress.

These sessions have demonstrated the strong

collaboration that our SETA has established with

institutions of learning, particularly the TVET colleges. Boss Lady Ntombi, the SRMs, RMs have been doing a

great job in running these sessions with the support of

various departmental Managers.

Stakeholders during the rst roadshow at Ekurhuleni West Gauteng TVET College

The second session of the roadshows was at SWG in Dobsonville Campus

National Stakeholder Roadshows 2015 National roadshows kick off

Well done to KZN on the successful implementation of the

Schools of Excellence project. Your stakeholders have

made it clear that they are geared to expand this project

throughout the province. The highlight was the

announcement that all the nine TVET colleges have

received extension of scope to deliver our programmes

and that retail simulation centres / practicum rooms will

be launched at the four TVET Colleges (Majuba,

Mthashana, Esayidi and Thekwini) that have been

recognised as SOEsWe hope you are ready. Good luck!

Western Cape, you are next! Two sessions will be held in

Cape Town and George on 28 and 29 October,

respectively.

Stakeholders interacting during the second session of the roadshows in Dobsonville Campus

Acting CEO, Andile Sipengane with the Esayidi, Thekwini, and Majuba TVET Colleges

Principals during the DUT graduates

Abaqulusi Municipality Deputy Mayor Hon Cllr Sizwe Hadebe and the Chairperson of the

Mthashana TVET College Council Mr Stanley Kubheka with one of the graduates

Majuba TVET Principal, Sanele Mlotshwa and our Executive Manager:

Regions Ntombi Dludla with one of the graduates at Majuba TVET college

ne of the SETA's biggest “acquisitions” this year

Ois definitely the employment of 28 TVET

College Coordinators.

In our first issue we introduced you to the new colleges and

the TVET Colleges where they will be based.

This is in line with the revised approach on the support that

the SETA provides to small and medium companies.

In addition, the appointment of the Coordinators is part of

the SETA's comprehensive strategy to establish its footprint

in previously disadvantaged communities; rural and

township areas; through collaboration with TVET

Colleges which are closer to the communities that the

SETA seeks to reach.

The SETA plans to appoint a total of 32 Coordinators.

The Coordinators attended an intensive 3-day induction

session at head office on 5 – 7 October where they were

capacitated on the SETA's operations through

presentations by all units.

Their role will include amongst others support on

increasing participation of small companies; career

guidance; bursaries and placements; learner verification

and monitoring; operation of the retail simulation centres

and providing general skills development support to

stakeholders.

Judging by the vibrant interactions that the Coordinators

had with the various presenters during the induction

session, it is clear that they are eager and ready to sell

skills development to the communities.

Well, we wish you the best. Go out there and make a

difference. Here are 11 of the 28 Regional TVET Coordinators who

started in the month of October:Ÿ Nokulunga Nkambule: Enhlanzeni TVET in the

Mpumalanga Regional Office Ÿ Frans Mokale: Maluti TVET in the Free State Regional

Office Ÿ Edith Seheri: Goldfield TVET in the Free State Regional

Office Ÿ Mbali Shange: Mthashana TVET in the Kwa Zulu-

Natal Regional Office Ÿ Davitha Manickum: UMgungundlovu TVET in the

Kwa Zulu-Natal Regional Office Ÿ Tintswalo Chauke: West TVET College in the

Gauteng South Regional Office Ÿ Lerato Mosuoane: Sedibeng TVET in the Gauteng

South Regional Office Ÿ Moxolisi Maphakela: Tshwane North TVET in the

Gauteng North Regional Office Ÿ Rashied Moosa: South Cape TVET in the Western

Cape Regional Office Ÿ Gillian Vosloo: West Coast TVET in the Western Cape

Regional Office Ÿ Ashley Goliath: Boland TVET in the Western Cape

Regional Office

A group of TVET coordinators during the induction programme

Executive Manager Regions, Ntombi Dludla interacting the Coordinators during induction

The SETA extends its footprint – 28 TVET Coordinators employed!

he Remuneration Board Committee (REMCO) at its

Tspecial meeting on 7 October 2015 approved the

implementation of annual salary increases on 1

April each year. Previously, the SETA implemented annual

salary increases on staff anniversaries throughout the year

and this approach presented a lot of challenges for HR

and staff alike. For the current financial year, all outstanding increases

will be implemented in the October payroll. It seems like Christmas has come in early for those who

would only be receiving their increases in the latter part of

the financial year as they will be eligible for an increase

again in April 2016.

The salary increases are applicable only to staff members

who have been in the employ of the SETA for at least 6

months. The increases will not be applied retrospectively

and this policy change will be applied from now going

forward.

Any queries in this regard should be directed to the

Executive Manager: HR, MaKhumalo.

t is with great excitement that the HR Department

Iannounces the approval of recommendations on the

HR Policy. The approval follows several months of consultation with

staff on the HR Policy review which resulted in proposals

for amendments and inclusion of certain clauses to the

Policy. REMCO has considered and approved some of the

recommendations which are currently being reviewed by

a provider. Once this process has been finalised, the

revised copy of the HR Policy will be circulated to staff.

The HR Departments would like to thank all the colleagues

who provided input and participated in the review

process. This is what decision making is about;

influencing decisions on issues that affect us. Colleagues are encouraged to continue providing input

on the Policy in writing to the HR Department. Well done on this milestone. We look forward to the

engagement during the HR visits to regions and

departments to discuss these new changes in detail.

Staff Announcements

HR Policy

ne of the SETA's biggest “acquisitions” this year

Ois definitely the employment of 28 TVET

College Coordinators.

In our first issue we introduced you to the new colleges and

the TVET Colleges where they will be based.

This is in line with the revised approach on the support that

the SETA provides to small and medium companies.

In addition, the appointment of the Coordinators is part of

the SETA's comprehensive strategy to establish its footprint

in previously disadvantaged communities; rural and

township areas; through collaboration with TVET

Colleges which are closer to the communities that the

SETA seeks to reach.

The SETA plans to appoint a total of 32 Coordinators.

The Coordinators attended an intensive 3-day induction

session at head office on 5 – 7 October where they were

capacitated on the SETA's operations through

presentations by all units.

Their role will include amongst others support on

increasing participation of small companies; career

guidance; bursaries and placements; learner verification

and monitoring; operation of the retail simulation centres

and providing general skills development support to

stakeholders.

Judging by the vibrant interactions that the Coordinators

had with the various presenters during the induction

session, it is clear that they are eager and ready to sell

skills development to the communities.

Well, we wish you the best. Go out there and make a

difference. Here are 11 of the 28 Regional TVET Coordinators who

started in the month of October:Ÿ Nokulunga Nkambule: Enhlanzeni TVET in the

Mpumalanga Regional Office Ÿ Frans Mokale: Maluti TVET in the Free State Regional

Office Ÿ Edith Seheri: Goldfield TVET in the Free State Regional

Office Ÿ Mbali Shange: Mthashana TVET in the Kwa Zulu-

Natal Regional Office Ÿ Davitha Manickum: UMgungundlovu TVET in the

Kwa Zulu-Natal Regional Office Ÿ Tintswalo Chauke: West TVET College in the

Gauteng South Regional Office Ÿ Lerato Mosuoane: Sedibeng TVET in the Gauteng

South Regional Office Ÿ Moxolisi Maphakela: Tshwane North TVET in the

Gauteng North Regional Office Ÿ Rashied Moosa: South Cape TVET in the Western

Cape Regional Office Ÿ Gillian Vosloo: West Coast TVET in the Western Cape

Regional Office Ÿ Ashley Goliath: Boland TVET in the Western Cape

Regional Office

A group of TVET coordinators during the induction programme

Executive Manager Regions, Ntombi Dludla interacting the Coordinators during induction

The SETA extends its footprint – 28 TVET Coordinators employed!

he Remuneration Board Committee (REMCO) at its

Tspecial meeting on 7 October 2015 approved the

implementation of annual salary increases on 1

April each year. Previously, the SETA implemented annual

salary increases on staff anniversaries throughout the year

and this approach presented a lot of challenges for HR

and staff alike. For the current financial year, all outstanding increases

will be implemented in the October payroll. It seems like Christmas has come in early for those who

would only be receiving their increases in the latter part of

the financial year as they will be eligible for an increase

again in April 2016.

The salary increases are applicable only to staff members

who have been in the employ of the SETA for at least 6

months. The increases will not be applied retrospectively

and this policy change will be applied from now going

forward.

Any queries in this regard should be directed to the

Executive Manager: HR, MaKhumalo.

t is with great excitement that the HR Department

Iannounces the approval of recommendations on the

HR Policy. The approval follows several months of consultation with

staff on the HR Policy review which resulted in proposals

for amendments and inclusion of certain clauses to the

Policy. REMCO has considered and approved some of the

recommendations which are currently being reviewed by

a provider. Once this process has been finalised, the

revised copy of the HR Policy will be circulated to staff.

The HR Departments would like to thank all the colleagues

who provided input and participated in the review

process. This is what decision making is about;

influencing decisions on issues that affect us. Colleagues are encouraged to continue providing input

on the Policy in writing to the HR Department. Well done on this milestone. We look forward to the

engagement during the HR visits to regions and

departments to discuss these new changes in detail.

Staff Announcements

HR Policy

ne of the most critical functions of the SETA is

Ointernal audit. This function was previously

outsourced to SizweNtsaluba Gobodo and

was brought in-house in 2014.

The department is responsible for providing independent

reviews of systems and processes to assist in averting and

mitigating risks within the SETA. The department has a

significant role to play within the W&RSETA by ensuring

that there is a systematic approach to effective risk

management and compliance with good corporate

governance. Internal Audit also provides Management

with an opportunity to have their operations examined by

professionals.

The unit is headed by the Chief Audit Executive, Asgar

Noormahomed who was appointed in November 2014.

Masana Ngobeni was appointed as the Internal Audit

Manager of the unit earlier this year. An Internal Auditor

was recently appointed and will report for duty in

November.

Since the unit was brought in-house, strides have been

made to ensure that an integrated approach to risk

management is elevated to a new level within the

Organisation. Recently the unit conducted training for

Management to empower them on different methods of

dealing with potential risks on operations and systems

within their respective departments. The training has

equipped Managers to proactively identify risks and to

become risk champions for their business units.

Chief Audit Executive, Asgar Noormahomed and Internal Audit Manager, Masana Ngobeni

Internal Audit Department – Profile

Best wishes to the following colleagues who are celebrating their birthdays during October . Your birthday is the first day of another 365-day journey. Be the shining thread in the beautiful tapestry of the world to make this year your best ever!

Birthday Wishes!!!

21 October- Cabangile (KZN) 22 October- Sonqoba (NC) 23 October- Masana (Head Office)

23 October- Morena (Head Office) 27 October- Thozamile (Head Office) 28 October - Lorraine (GPN)

29 October- Lieza (WC) 30 October- Sir Jeph (GPS) 31 October- Robert (Head Office)

ne of the most critical functions of the SETA is

Ointernal audit. This function was previously

outsourced to SizweNtsaluba Gobodo and

was brought in-house in 2014.

The department is responsible for providing independent

reviews of systems and processes to assist in averting and

mitigating risks within the SETA. The department has a

significant role to play within the W&RSETA by ensuring

that there is a systematic approach to effective risk

management and compliance with good corporate

governance. Internal Audit also provides Management

with an opportunity to have their operations examined by

professionals.

The unit is headed by the Chief Audit Executive, Asgar

Noormahomed who was appointed in November 2014.

Masana Ngobeni was appointed as the Internal Audit

Manager of the unit earlier this year. An Internal Auditor

was recently appointed and will report for duty in

November.

Since the unit was brought in-house, strides have been

made to ensure that an integrated approach to risk

management is elevated to a new level within the

Organisation. Recently the unit conducted training for

Management to empower them on different methods of

dealing with potential risks on operations and systems

within their respective departments. The training has

equipped Managers to proactively identify risks and to

become risk champions for their business units.

Chief Audit Executive, Asgar Noormahomed and Internal Audit Manager, Masana Ngobeni

Internal Audit Department – Profile

Best wishes to the following colleagues who are celebrating their birthdays during October . Your birthday is the first day of another 365-day journey. Be the shining thread in the beautiful tapestry of the world to make this year your best ever!

Birthday Wishes!!!

21 October- Cabangile (KZN) 22 October- Sonqoba (NC) 23 October- Masana (Head Office)

23 October- Morena (Head Office) 27 October- Thozamile (Head Office) 28 October - Lorraine (GPN)

29 October- Lieza (WC) 30 October- Sir Jeph (GPS) 31 October- Robert (Head Office)

Gallery Good Memories

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Celebrating 15 years

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