Skills Development

The National Skills Authority (NSA) has prepared a video explaining their mandate, and how the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) under Minister Nzimande has worked to improve the contribution 

In terms of the Skills Development Regulation, a Discretionary Grant is a grant paid to applicants at the discretion of the Safety & Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA), for Skills Development Projects, linked to scarce and critical skills, in the Safety and Security Sector.

The skills development sector can seem like a maize with many professionals getting lost in the mire of professional boards, authorities and representative organisations.

No industry in South Africa has been immune to disruptive forces. From new technologies that are adopted in the workplace to startup companies invading market gaps, these changes are disrupting the traditional way of doing business and are reshaping the world of work as we know it.

Gauteng government partnerships will provide thousands of young people with training and job opportunities while empowering them with the relevant skills needed in the job market.

The South African Qualifications Authority (Saqa) is responsible for establishing and maintaining quality within the higher education and training sector.

Learnerships are developed by the industry for the industry, in consultation with all relevant stakeholders, so the learning programme and qualification of the Learners are relevant to the specific occupation.

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) is undertaking to educate SMMEs in completing tender documents which will go a long way in creating sustainable enterprises.

The initiative aims to bridge the divide between education and the world of work.

Many graduates approach the “new chapter in their career” with enthusiasm as trainees and clerks in the accountancy profession, but are often shocked when they encounter the reality and challenges of applying their “knowledge” in practice.

The amendments to the Skills Development Act have had far reaching consequences for training institutions, employees that seek to develop their skills, and the companies that employ them.

RPL is a process of identifying your knowledge and skills against a qualification or part thereof. The process involves the identification, mediation, assessment an acknowledgement and skills obtained through informal, non-formal and /or formal learning.

Does your business want to support the implementation of learnerships in the country? Find out how you can contribute towards up-skilling the local labour market.

Are you a business owner or a training provider in the trade sector? Find out about
Services Seta's latest scheme to support young artisans by providing funding for
apprenticeship training and learner assessments.

What are the challenges of implementing a skills development strategy? Two training
specialists discuss the process and explain the role of a Quality Management
System in the skills development process.

South Africa has many economic opportunities, particularly in the mining,
engineering and manufacturing industries. However, a large portion of the
population are unskilled and unqualified, thanks to the country?s political
legacy.

Despite the negative publicity that sometimes surrounds Seta activities these
skills development bodies could bring about positive results for workers, the
unemployed and marginalised groups if the initial intention of Setas is carried
through.

Research shows that young people are three times more likely to be unemployed. The
African Economic Outlook 2012 report concurs that youth unemployment figures will
increase unless Africa moves swiftly to make youth employment a priority.

Training in welding, fashion design and a range of other entrepreneurial skills will
be
made available through the Making a Difference initiative funded by government to
uplift young people in the Ennerdale community.

The Fasset Board commissioned a Tracer Study to assess the impact of its Work
Readiness Programmes. The research confirms that these programmes are playing an
important role in creating sustainable employment for unemployed graduates and
diplomates, while at the same time meeting real skills needs within the sector.