More emphasis on skills development needed

Mon, 21 May 2012

There is a need to put more emphasis on skills development and the creation of academic and work opportunities for young people over and above the policies that are already in place. This is according to Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize.

Govt formalises graduate recruitment scheme

Mon, 21 May 2012

The graduate recruitment scheme developed by government has been formalised and will become the prerequisite for employment in the public sector, while aiding the promotion process and progression within the public sector.

Working class must take responsibility for skills revolution - Nzimande

Thu, 17 May 2012

During a recent UNESCO meeting the critical need for quality technical and vocational education was brought to light. Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande discusses the purpose of skills development in the broader economic context.

Vocational education needed to make NGP a reality

Thu, 17 May 2012

Technical and vocational education and training is becoming more central to the country’s development agenda as decent work in South Africa is only possible and sustainable if the country develops a skilled workforce according to Minister Blade Nzimande.

APPETD makes huge strides in 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012

The major shift of skills development to the newly established Department of Higher Education and Training has impacted the way private providers of education and training do business. Ms Rooksana Rajab, CEO of the Resonance Group of companies comments on this shift.

New skills laws come into effect

Wed, 16 May 2012

President Zuma has signed into law two amendment Bills that the Higher Education and Training Deparment hope will allow them to have more control over FET Colleges and Setas. The FET Colleges will now be controlled nationally and Seta staff will have to disclose any conflicts of interest they have with private providers.

Partnership to grow IT talent

Fri, 11 May 2012

In response to government’s concerns about the lack of qualified IT business analysts in the South African workforce, a new initiative is targeting this potentially damaging gap.

Develop a skills plan that works

Tue, 08 May 2012

Are you responsible for compiling a Workplace Skills Plan or do you need assistance in understanding the link between organizational efficiency and proper skills requirements? Professor Henry Grimbeek talks about how to be more proactive and strategic with your WSP.

Nel calls for improved training, qualifications for sheriffs

Thu, 03 May 2012

The qualifications levels of South African sheriffs needs to be enhanced so that they are on par with international standards, says Deputy Justice Minister Andries Nel. This is needed to ensure effective performance.

Services Seta fighting unemployment in rural areas

Mon, 30 Apr 2012

The uMkhanyakude Skills Development Project was launched by the Services Seta in an effort to ensure rural economic development participation in the mainstream economy.This initiative is in line with the Services Seta’s strategy of addressing poverty, unemployment and inequity.

The key to course management and administration

Tue, 17 Apr 2012

Are you struggling to manage learner records across multiple programmes? Wouldn’t it be nice if you had one program that does it all? David Meredith talks about the benefits of a Learning Management System (LMS).

DHET's green paper needs a broader vision

Mon, 16 Apr 2012

Are the goals of the Green Paper a bit too ambitious? Prof. Hoosen Rasool talks about the targets set out in the post-school education and training strategy and highlights the need to promote public-private partnerships as a means to combating skills shortages in the country.

Technology to create an adaptive education environment

Mon, 16 Apr 2012

The needs of students have changed and educators should adapt to the changing environment by actively interacting with their students. These were some of the issues addressed by stakeholders within the education sector at a 4Courses Dinner event.

Financial training offered to select matriculants

Wed, 11 Apr 2012

Fasset in collaboration with the Ukuthemba Training Programme will be offering work readiness training and financial skills development to matriculants with an aptitude for accounting. The programme is expected to increase the number of entrants into the financial sector.

Training institutes succeed with finance initiative

Wed, 11 Apr 2012

In a first for South Africa’s financial planning field, the 2011 FETI/HETI pilot class has graduated, with several using the qualification to enter university and organisers promising to expand the programme in 2013.

Fasset submits a new qualification for tax practitioners

Tue, 10 Apr 2012

The new occupational qualification for tax practitioners submitted by Fasset, is set to regulate the finance industry after SARS revealed that 17000 tax advisors do not have a tax qualification.

Ceta under construction

Tue, 03 Apr 2012

To refute negative claims and reverse the recent spate of bad publicity, the Construction Seta which is currently under administration, released a report on its operational status. The information reveals gains and significant interventions made during administration.