The various components that make up an effective skills audit

Thu, 26 Apr 2012

Skills development facilitators and HR practitioners will need to realign there practices to the latest requirements set out by the National Skills Development Strategy in order to correctly administer workplace education and training.

Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO’s) and Job Profiles

Mon, 16 Apr 2012

Job profiles guide employees in their roles, tell employers what to expect and assist HR in the recruiting process. Des Squire discusses the elements of a good job profile by using the Organising Framework for Occupations as a foundation.

Education - Skills - Competencies

Tue, 03 Apr 2012

In today’s competitive job market, companies are spending a great deal of time, resources and money to ensure the screening, interviewing and selection effort delivers high-quality candidates who are capable of producing the desired results. Des Squire provides guidelines for this process.

The need for effective skills analysis: Identifying training needs and skills gaps

Tue, 28 Feb 2012

The goal of workplace training is to empower the employee but identifying training needs in the workplace can be a very challenging process which requires effective skills analysis. Des Squire talks about how to match the right training to the right employee.

Subordinate centred leadership

Wed, 08 Feb 2012

The steps leaders take in managing and motivating others in tough times tend to last and endure. Decisions taken and implemented now may well be the difference between surviving and thriving. Which would you prefer?

Understanding and highlighting skills shortages and the role of FET colleges

Tue, 31 Jan 2012

FET colleges are designed to provide learning programmes that develop the skills needed in the South African economy, and post-matric students are being encouraged to explore this avenue of higher education. Des Squire talks about the purpose of FET colleges in a country wracked by skills shortages.

Access to Information Act: the need to compile a manual

Mon, 23 Jan 2012

Businesses have received an extension until December 2015 to complete the Access to Information Manual. All businesses are required to fill out the manual and comply with the terms of the Act.

Transforming Seta grants

Wed, 18 Jan 2012

The proposed changes which appeared in a recent government notice are set to transform the skills development landscape. Des Squire provides a brief overview of these changes and the impact they will have on skills development grants and other related matters.

A case for the preservation of short courses

Tue, 13 Dec 2011

Are short courses an asset to the skills development landscape or do they detract from the learning process? Des Squire looks at the value short course and skills programmes bring to the education platform.

Helping team members excel

Tue, 29 Nov 2011

The old saying, 'if you want the job done right do it yourself' has no place in the work environment today and the inability to delegate has in fact been the downfall of many well-meaning managers. Ask yourself these questions to find out if you need to loosen your grip in the office.

Women in business: the way of the future

Mon, 14 Nov 2011

There has been a greater focus on the role of women in society and business and statistics show that while women across the globe are moving into management positions, in South Africa the transformational process is sad lacking. Des Squire addresses the future of women in business.

Employment equity policy requirements

Tue, 01 Nov 2011

There are regulations that companies must adhere to in order to ensure compliance however many fail to meet these legal requirements which leads to costly and time consuming labour action. Des Squire provides guidelines to ensure employers meet the necessary requirements.

Developing a culture of learning

Tue, 11 Oct 2011

Do you enforce training or create an atmosphere of learning in the workplace? If you are battling to gain support from employees your approach to skills development may be the problem. Des Squire argues that 'for training to be effective there must be a perceived need in the minds of the recipients.'

Is a lack of ethics an integral part of SA’s heritage?

Mon, 26 Sep 2011

President Zuma recently addressed the need to establish a higher standard of morals in the country, yet the dishonest and corrupt practices by the very government officials who define those morals have been devaluing these good intentions, is it too late for SA to take the high road?

Guidelines and strategies for the NQF

Mon, 19 Sep 2011

Government guidelines for the NQF are aimed at “strengthening the nation’s education and human resource base” which will fulfil the overall objective of constructing a high quality responsive South African education training and skills development system.