presentation to parliament 20 october 2009

PRESENTATION TO PARLIAMENT 20 October 2009

Honourable members of the Education Portfolio Committee:Ms FI Chohan, Chairperson ANC

Ms N Gina ANCMs MT Kubayi ANCMr ZS Makhubele ANCMr KD Mataboge ANCMs AC Mashishi ANCMs FF Mushwana ANCMs G Saal ANCMs NW Madikizela-Mandela ANCMs N Mkhulisi ANCDr JC Kloppers-Lourens DAMr DC Smiles DAMs A Mda COPEMs L Adams COPEMr AM Mpontshane IFPMs HS Msweli IFPMr MH Hoosen IDMr NM Kganyango UDMMr RB Bhoola MFMs C Dudley ACDP

INTRODUCTION

As we celebrate 15 years of existence under the theme “Negotiating Professionalism through Sound Labour Relations”, it gives us great pleasure to present our 2008/09 Annual Report

TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION & COMPLIANCE REPORT

Accounting Officer – Mr M Govender

PROGRAMME 1 – DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND SUPPORT SERVICESAccounting Officer – Mr M Govender

PROGRAMME 2 – DISPUTE PREVENTION SUPPORT SERVICESSenior Manager – Ms N O Foca

PROGRAMME 3 – NEGOTIATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES (COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

Senior Manager – Ms N O FocaPROGRAMME 4 – EXECUTIVE SERVICES

Accounting Officer – Mr M Govender

PROGRAMME 5 – ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTSCFO – Mr J Moshakga

ELRC PCTA Project Director – Dr P Ramataboe

CONCLUSIONAccounting Officer – Mr M Govender

VISION

To strive towards the continuous maintenance and promotion of labour peace, accomplished in the spirit of parties to the Council working together and contributing

towards the transformation and development of a

quality South African Public Education sector.

MISSION

To be the leading provider of quality, effective, efficient and non-partisan administration and

facilitative mechanisms for Labour Peace and for the development of a quality South African Public

Education sector.

ORGANISATIONAL VALUES

As an organisation, the ELRC is guided by the following Batho Pele principles and values:

• We value people that we serve and thosewith whom we work;

• We commit ourselves to be fair, ethical,trustworthy and accountable in all of our work;

• We endeavour to be customer-service oriented, striving to meet the needs of our clients;

• We aim to work together as a team, encouraging co-operation both from ourselves and others around us;

ORGANISATIONAL VALUES (Cont.)

• We strive to achieve and maintain excellence; always meeting the highest standards of performance at all levels of service outputs and professionalism in all of our work;

• We strive to promote communication between ourselves and our clients;

• We commit to the development and capacity building of our staff through learning and growth;

• We encourage innovation as a means to continually address new issues and seek better ways to achieve our goals;

• We commit to our work and to the vision and mission of the ELRC.

PREAMBLE

• Fulfilled mandate to promote and maintain labour peace in public education

• Celebrating 15 years of Excellence• Amended its constitution to make provision for

the inclusion of an FETC Bargaining Unit.• Contributed towards; and Managed

– Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign– Teacher Development Summit– Teacher Laptop Initiative

• Year Two – HIV/AIDS Intervention Project

Section A

Compliance Report

APPLICABLE LEGISLATION

Key legislation directing the ELRC in its core business:

– Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995;– Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999;– Promotion of Access to Information Act 54 of

2002;– Employment of Educators Act 76 of 1998

(Prior to amendment by Act 57 of 2001); and– Further Education and Training Colleges Act

16 of 2006

APPLICABLE LEGISLATION (Cont..)Supporting legislation assisting the ELRC in its employer/business role:

– Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997;

– Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998;– Skills Development Act 97 of 1998; and other

legislation

LITIGATION AND APPEALS•During the period under review the ELRC did not defend or engage in any court actions.•During the period under review the dispute resolution outcomes of the arbitration awards taken on review increased from 17 to 23.

ACCOUNTING OFFICER’S REPORT For the Financial Year ended 31 March 2009

Primary business of the CouncilIs to promote the maintenance of labour peace in the public education sector through the provision of dispute resolution (and prevention) services. To this end, the grievances and disputes of educators and officials are resolved through conciliation and / or arbitration

Secondary business of the CouncilIs to promote and maintain labour peace in the public education sector through the provision of consultation and negotiations between trade unions and the state as the employer, as represented by the Department of Education.

Section B

Performance Reports

Programme 1

Dispute Resolution and Support Services

DISPUTES REFERRED BY YEAR

REFERRALS BY ISSUE IN DISPUTE

The majority of disputes referred to the Council relates to:• BCEA 14% • Unfair Labour Practices 59%• Unfair Dismissal 18%• Interpretation and Application of

Collective Agreement Disputes 9%

REFERRALS BY ISSUE IN DISPUTE

REFERRALS BY PROVINCE

LABOUR COURT REVIEWS

EC FS GP KZN LP MP NC NW WC

2005 TO 2008 18 25 23 20 13 8 4 17 10

2008/2009 2 2 8 2 0 1 0 3 4

ARBITRATION AWARDS 1. Alleged Unfair Dismissals

1.1 Case Name: SADTU obo Kamaar, M - Case No.: PSES372-08/09 WC

Summary: Educator Dismissed for having a Sexual Relationship with a learner, who was a minor. s17 & s18 DismissalOutcome: Applicants Claim Dismissed – Dismissal Upheld

1.2 Case Name: Lebea & Associates obo Makubalo, JMK –Case No.: PSES 541-03/04 NW

Summary: Educator dismissed for 1) Committing an act of Sexual Assault on another Employee and; 2) Mismanaging School Funds. s17 & s18 DismissalOutcome: Applicants Claim Dismissed – Dismissal Upheld

ARBITRATION AWARDS 1. Alleged Unfair Dismissals (cont…)1.3 Case Name: Chauke, S. W – Case No.: PSES 340-07/08

GPSummary: Educator dismissed for Assaulting his Principal – s17 DismissalOutcome: Applicants Claim Dismissed – Dismissal Upheld

1.4 Case Name SADTU obo Mogwera, R. M – Case No.: PSES01-08/09 NW

Summary: Educator dismissed for Assaulting a Learner – s17 DismissalOutcome: Dismissal Upheld on substantive fairness however found to be procedurally unfair – Applicant awarded compensation equivalent to 1 (one) month’s salary.

ARBITRATION AWARDS 1. Alleged Unfair Dismissals (cont…)

1.5 Case Name: NAPTOSA obo Mahlangu, T – Case No.: PSES 63-08/09 GP

Summary: Educator dismissed for Having Sexual Relations with a Learner – s 17 DismissalOutcome: Applicants Claim Dismissed – Dismissal Upheld

1.6 Case Name: SADTU obo Moloi, M – Case No.: PSES 221-05/06 FS

Summary: Educator Dismissed for Sexual Assault, Rape & Impregnating a Learner – s 17 & s18 DismissalOutcome: Applicant’s Claim was Dismissed – Dismissal Upheld

ARBITRATION AWARDS 1. Alleged Unfair Dismissals (cont…)

1.7 Case Name: SADTU obo April, F. C – Case No.: PSES426-08/09 WC

Summary: Educator Dismissed for carrying a Firearm without permission on State premises, under the influence whilst on duty, discharging the firearm whilst on duty, endangering the safety of a learner in resulting in a bullet narrowly missing the learner – s 17 DismissalOutcome: Dismissal upheld on substantive fairness but found to be procedurally unfair. Applicant awarded compensation equivalent to 3 (three) months salary

ARBITRATION AWARDS 2. Alleged Unfair Labour Practice Relating to Appointment / Promotion / Demotion2.1 Case Name: NAPTOSA obo Msindwana, J.N – Case No.: PSES

144-08/09 ECSummary: Educator alleged an unfair labour practice relating to demotion – Alleged Unfair Labour Practice in terms of s 186 (2) (a)Outcome: Applicants Claim was Dismissed.

2.2 Case Name: Maans, Y – Case No.: PSES 229-08/09 WCSummary: Educator alleged an unfair labour practice relating to promotion, unfair conduct consisting of an alleged unfair discrimination – EEA 55 of 1998 – s 6 – alleged unfair discrimination based on race – Test to be applied in order to determine whether there was an unfair discrimination. Affirmative Action Measures – Such measures a defence to claim of unfair discrimination provided that they meet the requirements of fairness, rationality and proportionality and are consistent with the purpose of the Employment Equity Act – s 186(2)(a)Outcome: Applicant’s Claim was Dismissed and the decision of the 1st Respondent to appoint the 2nd Respondent is confirmed

ARBITRATION AWARDS 2. Alleged Unfair Labour Practice Relating to Appointment / Promotion / Demotion (cont …)

2.3 Case Name: CTPA obo Schroeder. E. M – Case No.: PSES 64-09/10 WC

Summary: Educator alleged an unfair labour practice relating to promotion – s 182(2)(a)Outcome: Applicant’s Claim was Dismissed and the decision of the 1st Respondent to appoint the 2nd Respondent is confirmed

2.4 Case Name: CTPA obo Dr. Galant, F.H – Case No.: PSES 282-08/09WC & PSES 132-09/10 WC

Summary: Educator alleged an unfair labour practice relating to promotion – s 182(2)(a)Outcome: Respondent was found guilty of committing an unfair labour practice in that 1) the respondent did not place a moratorium on the appointment of a candidate in the re-advertised post of CES and; 2) the respondent’s selection panel had not properly considered and applied their minds to the interview scores of the Applicant. Respondent was ordered to reconvene the selection panel and reapply their minds to the nominations for these posts. If Applicant is found to be successful, appointment shall be made retrospectively form 1 October 2008 on account of delay in referring a dispute

ARBITRATION AWARDS 2. Alleged Unfair Labour Practice Relating to Appointment / Promotion / Demotion (cont …)

2.5 Case Name: SADTU obo Windvogel, M. A – PSES 255-08/09 WCSummary: Educator alleged an unfair labour practice relating to promotion – s 182(2)(a)Outcome: Applicant was awarded compensation equivalent to 3 (three) month’s salary with costs for postponement ordered against SADTU

2.6 Case Name: NAPTOSA obo Abrahams, N – Case No.: PSES 285-07/08 WC

Summary: Educator alleged an unfair labour practice relating to promotion, unfair conduct consisting of an alleged unfair discrimination – EEA 55 of 1998 – s 6 – alleged unfair discrimination based on race – Test to be applied in order to determine whether there was an unfair discrimination. Affirmative Action Measures – Such measures a defence to claim of unfair discrimination provided that they meet the requirements of fairness, rationality and proportionality and are consistent with the purpose of the Employment Equity Act – s 186(2)(a)Outcome: Applicant’s Claim was Dismissed and the decision of the 1st Respondent to appoint the 2nd Respondent is confirmed

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Improve quality within the Dispute Resolution Processes

• Training of Dispute Resolution Practitioners on dispute resolution procedures; Law of Evidence; and effective preparation and representation at arbitration.

• Panelist training included:– ongoing training workshops on recent and relevant

case law; – training on the ELRC Dispute Resolution

Procedures; and – writing quality awards.

Programme 2

Dispute Prevention Support Services

ALLOCATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SHOP STEWARDS

• Collective Agreement No. 2 of 2007 – Shop Stewards in Education – enables the ELRC to deliver dispute prevention support services in public education, and the appointment of trade union officials to facilitate negotiations, consultations, dispute resolution and dispute prevention.

SS APPOINTMENTS PER PROVINCE

120 SS were appointed as follows:

EC FS GP KZN LP MP NC NW WC TOTAL

CTU- SADTU

12 6 8 10 11 9 7 9 8 80

CTU- SAOU

5 4 6 8 4 3 2 4 4 40

TOTAL 17 10 14 18 15 12 9 13 12 120

ACHIEVEMENTS

SS work covered the following areas:•Represented educators in disciplinary and con-arb (DR) hearings;

•Represented unions in negotiations andconsultations – provincial level;

•Involvement in the HIV/AIDS intervention programmes;

ACHIEVEMENTS (Cont..)

• Assisted and communicated with educators about education, employment and Trade Union (TU) related matters;

• Assisted TU in monitoring the employer’s compliance with provisions of CA’s and workplace-related laws; and

• Reported any alleged contravention of a workplace-related provision of any law and any CA binding on employer and employee, the TU and responsible authority or agency.

Programme 3

Negotiations Support Services

COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS

The following collective agreements were signed at a national level:• Collective Agreement 3 of 2008: Vote Weights for Trade Unions that are Parties to Council• Collective Agreement 4 of 2008: Amendment of the ELRC Constitution as Certified by the Registrar of Labour on 25 April 2007 as ratified by Collective Agreement No 6 of 2007• Collective Agreement 5 of 2008: Further Education and Training Colleges Sector Bargaining Unit• Collective Agreement 1 of 2009: Further Amendment of the ELRC Constitution as certified by the Registrar of Labour on 25 April 2007 as ratified by Collective Agreement No. 6 of 2007

RATIFICATION OF COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS

The following Provincial collective agreements were ratified:

• Collective Agreement No. 1 of 2008 of Eastern Cape – Permanent Appointment of Temporary Educators in Vacant Substantive Posts

• Collective Agreement No. 1 of 2008 of KwaZulu-Natal – The Grievance Procedure for Handling School-Based Promotion Grievances

• Collective Agreement No. 2 of 2008 of KwaZulu-Natal – Procedure for Dealing with Institution-Based Educators who have been Displaced as a Result of Work Related Violence or Intimidation

• Collective Agreement No. 1 of 2008 of Mpumalanga – Permanent Appointment of Temporary Educators in Vacant Substantive Posts

NATIONAL/PROVINCIAL COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS 2000 - 2009

PROGRAMME 4Executive services

4.1 MANAGEMENT, INTERVENTION AND FACILITATION SERVICES

• ELRC parties speaking out against xenophobic attacks

• Intervention in the FETC sector potential labour unrest in KwaZulu Natal

4.2 SUPPORT SERVICES• ELRC – HIV/AIDS Intervention Programme –

Year 2 (ELRC – PCTA)• Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign (QLTC)• Teacher laptop initiative for teachers• Teacher Development Summit (TDS)

4.3 MOBLISING EMPLOYEES (Human Resource Management)

• The ELRC is committed to the continuous development of its staff and to creating a culture of unity and harmony amongst its diverse workforce.

We therefore make it our mission to invest in skills and knowledge development.

• Staff have been enrolled in various programmes related to their specific functions.

Section C

Annual Financial Statements

REVENUE 2005 - 2009

EXPENDITURE 2005 - 2009

Surplus/(Deficit) 2005 - 2009

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

• REPORTING– ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD– BUDGET VARIANCES– PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

• AUDIT– PERFORMANCE INFORMATION– GRAP DEVELOPMENTS

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE For the year ending 31 March 2008

2009 2008Notes R R

REVENUE 51,281,729 36,792,195

Levies 2 47,829,135 35,903,139

Investment income 3 3,371,495 881,256

Other income 3 81,099 7,800

EXPENDITURE 35,599,939 27,721,625

Arbitration and mediation 2,324,602 1,551,613

Audit fees 9 1,081,765 733,058

Depreciation 9 1,237,082 1,155,023

Rental 9 1,019,919 1,303,472

Staff cost 9 8,322,892 7,371,733 Other administration and operating expenses 21,613,679 15,606,726

NET SURPLUS/( DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR 15,681,790 9,070,570

FINANCIAL POSITION As at 31 March 2008

2009 2008

Notes R R

ASSETS

Non-Current Assets

Property, plant and equipment 4 7,210,767 8,117,496

Current Assets 51,423,086 24,272,468

Trade and other receivables 5 862,520 745,118

Cash and cash equivalents 6 50,560,566 23,527,350

Total Assets 58,633,853 32,389,964

FINANCIAL POSITION As at 31 March 2008

2009 2008

Notes R R

LIABILITIES

Current Liabilities

Trade and other payables 7 22,569,296 12,007,197

Total Liabilities 22,569,296 12,007,197

Net Assets 36,064,557 20,382,767

NET ASSETS

Designated funds 8 36,064,557 20,382,767

Total Net Assets 36,064,557 20,382,767

ELRC HIV/AIDS INTERVENTION PROGRAMMEPRESENTATION TO PARLIAMENT

20 October 2009

ELRC/PCTA - BACKGROUND

The PCTA project was designed to mitigate the impacts of HIV/AIDS on the South African educators in the public sector. The project is responding to the HSRC baseline study results that were published in 2005 indicating that 12.7% of educators were already infected with HIV.

The ELRC is steering the project in collaboration with DoE and other technical partners: American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Academy for Educational Development (AED) and Tshepang Trust.

Funded by the US Government through the CDC the project is in the third year of the 5 year project cycle 2007- 2012. This presentation covers year 1 (Oct 2007-Sept 2008), and year 2 (Oct 2008-Sept 2009) results.

OVERVIEW OF ELRC/PCTA

GOALTo reduce the number of new HIV infections among educators (and their families) and to mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS on educators (and their families).

AIMS– Expanding access to Voluntary Counselling

and Testing (VCT); – Provide Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART); and – Care and support for those living with and

affected by HIV/AIDS. – TB screening and treatment for HIV infected

educators

ELRC/PCTA OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE

PROJECT OPERATIONAL MODEL

Cascading Peer Education Model:Master trainers are selected from active

union leaders, trained as trainers in HIV/AIDS

Master trainers train Peer Educators in HIV/AIDS

Peer Educators reach out to fellow educators with HIV/AIDS prevention messages

PROJECT JUSTIFICATION

The PCTA Project is unique:

Targets the teacher population made up of a high proportion of adult women – SA epidemic highly feminised!

Driven by teachers who in their nature impart knowledge. Significant role of teachers in HIV/AIDS education – dual benefit to teachers and learners

Implemented by teacher trade unions who possess the unique strength to mobilise educators and effect social change

YEAR 1 PROGRAMThe PCTA was launched in Oct 2008. The following unions participated in the PCTA:1.NAPTOSA representing 48,000 members2.NATU with 28,000 members3.SAOU serves 24,000 membersTechnical partners included: AFT providing technical assistance and ensuring compliance to USG regulations, AED developed training materials and provided Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services and Tshepang Trust responsible for treatment and voluntary counselling and testing, care and support services.Year 1 was characterised by union mobilisation, setting up systems and training master trainers to drive the education program.

Table 1: PreventionYear 1 Results

Goal/object ive

Key perform

anceIndicator

Target ActualNAPTOSA NATU SAOU PERFORMANCE RESULT

To combat the spread of HIV- infection.

Number of educators reached through community outreach promoting HIV/AIDS prevention through abstinence and being faithful (AB)

10800 4595 2104 352 2139 Not Achieved

To impart knowledge on how to prevent HIV/AIDS using other prevention beyond abstinence and being faithful

Number of educators trained to provide HIV/AIDS prevention through AB

533 750 613 134 3 AchievedTarget exceeded

Number of educators trained to provide HIV/AIDS prevention through condom use and other non-AB behavior change


Table 2: Counselling and TestingYear 1 Results (cont…)

Goal/object ive

Key perform

anceIndicator




10800 4595 2104 352 2139 Not Achieved






Table 3: Policy Analysis and System StrengtheningYear 1 Results (cont…)

Goal/object ive

Key perform

anceIndicator




10800 4595 2104 352 2139 Not Achieved






YEAR 2 PROGRAM(October 08 – September 09)

In year 2 additional new unions joined the program:1.PEU representing 18,000 members2.CTPA with 5,500 members

Year 2 was characterised by peer education and systems strengthening. Unions started reaching out to educators with prevention messages. Three models of outreach were apparent:

o Union-based events and meetingso School-basedo Some collaboration with DoE and SADTU was

initiatedThe PCTA team re-visited the HSRC study and re-aligned activities to ensure implementation of high impact programs that are informed by the baseline data.The results as indicated in the following tables show remarkable growth of the project.

Table 1: PreventionYear 2 Results

Goal/obje ctive

Key perfor manceIndicat

or

Target ActualNAPTO

SANATU PEU CTPA SAOU PERFORMANCE RESULT


Number of educators reached through community outreach promoting HIV/AIDS prevention through AB

4000 12,516 4375 3568 742 563 3,268 AchievedTarget exceeded



2200 2271 1237 383 113 535 3 AchievedTarget exceeded

Number of educators trained to provide HIV/AIDS prevention through condom use and other non- AB behavior change

2200 2271 1237 383 113 535 3 Achieved Target exceeded

Table 2: Counselling and TestingYear 2 Results (cont…)

Goals/ob jectives

Key Performa

nce Indicator

Target ActualNAPTOSA NATU PEU CTPA SAOU PERFOR

MANCE RESULT

To ensure educators know their HIV status

Number of service outlets providing counseling and testing according to national and international standards.

4 5 1 1 1 1 1 Achieved

To ensure that the delivery of VCT services to educators by coordinating with the treatment partners

Number of educators and family members who received HIV counseling and testing and received results

1300 2,194 1,163 724 260 47 0 AchievedTarget

exceeded

Number of educators trained in counseling and testing according to national and international standards

50 91 21 22 0 48 0 Achieved Target

exceeded

Table 3: Policy Analysis and System StrengtheningYear 2 Results (cont…)

Goals/ob jectives

Key Performa

nce Indicator

Target ActualNAPTOSA NATU PEU CTPA SAOU PERFOR

MANCE RESULT

To ensure educators know their HIV status

Number of service outlets providing counseling and testing according to national and international standards.

4 5 1 1 1 1 1 Achieved

To ensure that the delivery of VCT services to educators by coordinating with the treatment partners

Number of educators and family members who received HIV counseling and testing and received results

1300 2,194 1,163 724 260 47 0 AchievedTarget

exceeded

Number of educators trained in counseling and testing according to national and international standards

50 91 21 22 0 48 0 Achieved Target

exceeded

CHALLENGES

• Institutionalising peer education in schools

• No sustainable funding sources• Linkages to national M&E system

Lessons learnt:• Close collaboration with DoE will

assure greater impact• Strategic partnerships add value to

interventions

LOOKING AHEAD

In year 3 (Oct 09-Sept 10) the PCTA will: 1.Actively pursue close collaboration with DoE particularly at provincial level.2.Build internal capacity of unions in monitoring and evaluation3.Scale up access to voluntary and counselling and testing services for behaviour change 4.Implement clearly defined models of outreach and standardise across all participating unions

LOOKING AHEAD (Cont…)•Revisit HSRC baseline study recommendations for high impact•Re-direct resources to high prevalence areas and high risk population groups•Actively seek strategic partnerships to share best practices e.g. SADTU, donor technical support and other NGOs•Use evidence based best practices•Strengthen monitoring and evaluation for effectiveness•Align strategies to the SA National Strategic Plan (2007-2011) for long tern sustainability.

Fighting HIV/AIDS and Improving Quality Teaching and learning in

public schools!

RESEARCH STUDIES COMMISSIONED BY THE ELRC: 2000-2006

Study Agency Date

Career Pathing and a Post Grading System for Educators

Khulisa Management Services June 2000

Educator Work Load in South Africa

Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)

June 2005

Workplace Policies in Public Education: A Review Focusing on HIV/AIDS

HSRC & Medical Research Council (MRC)

2005

The Health of our Educators: A Focus on HIV/AIDS in South African Public Schools, 2004/05 Survey

HSRC & MRC 2005

Educator Supply and Demand in the South African Public Education System

HSRC, MRC, Mobile Task Team on the Impact of HIV/AIDS on Education, University of KwaZulu-Natal

2005

Post-Provisioning Challenges Centre for Education Policy Development; Education Policy Unit, Wits; Paul Musker & Associates; Psybergate (Pty) Ltd.

December 2005

Report on International Study Tours

HSRC 2006

INTERNATIONAL STUDY RESEARCH VISITS

Study Country Date

ELRC International Research Study Visits

Topics researched:•Policymaking and Implementation•Human resources management•EMIS•Employee relations

Botswana, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Cuba, Ghana, Jamaica, India, Mexico, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo and Zimbabwe

2006

ELRC International Research Study Visits in terms of Collective Agreement No 2 of 2008

1)England and Ireland2)Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand

2008

ELRC International Research Study Visit to the United States of AmericaTopics researched:•Student achievement•Teacher salaries•Teacher performance•Professional development

United States of America 2008

With the variation of the scope of Council to include the FETC sector the Council’s operation has been broadened to include Basic Education and Higher Education and Training.

Subsequently the programmes have been realigned as follows:

Programme Sub-programme 1. Dispute Resolution

Services

1.1 Dispute Resolution Services 1.2 Training and Development

2. Collective Bargaining

2.1 National 2.2 Provincial 2.3 Dispute Prevention Support Services 2.4 Governance Support Services

3. Executive Services

3.1Management, Intervention and Facilitation Services 3.2 Compliance and Investigation Services 3.3 Mobilising Employees Services 3.4 Research and Development 3.5 Media and Communication

4. Corporate Services

4.1 Finance and Accounting Services 4.2 Facilities Services

5. Capital Expenditure

5.1 Procurement of equipment and furniture

CONCLUSION

CONCLUSION (Cont..)As from the 1st July 2009 operations were also separated into 2 areas namely: Basic Education and Higher Education and Training

The income of the FETC sector however is insufficient to meet their expenditure. Consequently the Basic Education sector of the ELRC has to subsidise the deficit in the Higher Education and Training budget.

Higher Education and Training Income Vs. Expenditure

960000

2146574

‐1186574‐1500000

‐1000000

‐500000

0

500000

1000000

1500000

2000000

2500000

Income Received Expenditure Deficit

Income Received Expenditure Deficit

CONCLUSION (Cont..)

Executive CommitteeFinance Sub Committee

H R Sub Committee

Legal Sub Committee

Investment Sub Committee

Budget Sub Committee

Interview Sub Committee

Higher Education and Training (FETC)

Bargaining Chamber

Basic Education Bargaining Chamber

25 Delegates Employer

25 Delegates Trade Unions

10 Delegates Employer

10 Delegates Trade Unions

380 000 Educators8 000 Lecturers

Basic Education Bargaining Chamber

ELRC - PRESENT

ELRC - FUTURE

Higher Education and Training

(FETC) Bargaining Chamber

EducatorsBargaining

Unit

Non EducatorsBargaining

UnitLecturers

BargainingUnit

Non LecturersBargaining

Unit

Executive CommitteeFinance Sub Committee

H R Sub Committee

Legal Sub Committee

Investment Sub Committee

Budget Sub Committee

Interview Sub Committee

• On Behalf of the Accounting Authority of the ELRC, the Executive Committee and the Audit Committee members, we convey our gratitude to you for assisting the Council in fulfilling its responsibility for oversight of the quality and integrity of the accounting, auditing and reporting practices of the ELRC and other duties as were directed by the Council from time to time.

• For all the wisdom and the valuable time spent ensuring that the Council did not falter on its role to focus on the qualitative aspects of financial reporting to its stakeholders.

• Thank You.

CONCLUSION (Cont..)

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