INSETA PROJECTS

Media Briefing

26 November 2002

“Working together for a skilled tomorrow”

CONTENTS ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Funding System 2002/3

Grant systemMandatory GrantsDiscretionary Grants

INSETA Approach, Achievements and Projects

Conclusions

Employer (0-60+%)

SA Revenue Service (100%)

Department of Labour (100%) NSF (20%)

SETA (80%) 10% Admin/Operations

15% Planning Grant 45% Implementation Grant

10% Discretionary Grant

FUNDING SYSTEM 2002/3___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

GRANT SYSTEM________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Two Types of GrantsMandatory

Ring fencedHas to be Paid by SETA on Compliance by

EmployerValue of Grants Determined by Government

Regulation

DiscretionaryAt the Discretion of the SETAValue of Grant Determined by Government

Regulation and Other Sources

DISCRETIONARY GRANTS________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ApplicationSector Strategic InitiativesSkills ProgrammesLearnerships

Sources of FundingRegulatory Amount (10% of SD Levy in 2002/3)Unclaimed Mandatory GrantsSurplus on SETA Operational Budget Income from InvestmentsOther Sources

INSETA APPROACH_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Planning GrantRealistic and Flexible Deadlines for Submission

Registered EmployersNew Employers

Practical Support to EmployersWritten Assessment

Implementation GrantRealistic DeadlinePractical Support to EmployersWritten Assessment

Discretionary GrantStakeholder Projects INSETA ProjectsLearnerships

INSETA GRANT ACHIEVEMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Planning and Implementation Grants (2000-2)+80% Payout RatioDeloitte & Touche as Financial- and IT Management

Service Provider – Aug. 2000

Discretionary/Surplus Funds: 2000-3 Implemented from September 2001Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as Project

Management Service Provider – Nov. 2001R55,9m AvailableR15,45m Utilised In 14 MonthsTotal of 105 Projects

42 INSETA Projects50 Stakeholder Projects13 Learnerships

Stakeholder Projects: 2001-3________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Discretionary Grant Policy

Sector Skills Needs/Gaps and Business Issues as per Sector Skills Plan

Focus on SMMEs and Designated Groups

Extensive Marketing Campaign

Applications: 106 Projects - Value of R64m

Approved: 50 Projects – Value of R21,6m

Learnerships

INSETA FUNDED PROJECTS_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Objectives/AimsStatutory ObligationsCapacity BuildingValue-adding to Sector Implementation of INSETA Learning Strategy

Skills DevelopmentSDF TrainingSSP ResearchSMME Support, including Regional Advisors Insurance Employment Preparedness Programme

(INSPREP)EE/SD Alignment

INSETA FUNDED PROJECTS_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Quality AssuranceAssessor TrainingGeneration of Unit Standards and QualificationsAssessment Centre

LearnershipsDevelopment of Learning MaterialRPL of Fundamental Unit Standards

CEO Executive Leadership Development Programme Leadership Advancement Programme Board/EXCO Capacity Building Programme

HOW GRANTS BENEFITTED EMPLOYERS IN THE SECTOR

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Company A (SMME)Total Levy Paid in 2001/2 = R15 884-73Total in Grants Received = R108 498-12

Mandatory Grants = R7 148-12Discretionary Grant Project = R101 350-00

Company B (Large Employer)Total Levy Paid in 2001/2 = R3 514 160-00Total in Grants Received = R4 205 428-00

Mandatory Grants = R2 210 328-00Discretionary Grant Projects = R1 995 100-00

CONCLUSIONS______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Success of Current Grant System dependent on:SETAs

Capacity to Launch and Manage Projects

Innovative/Creative use of Discretionary Funds to the Benefit of Industry, Employers & Employees

Continuous Consultation with Stakeholders

Continuous Marketing/Awareness of Mandatory and Discretionary Grants amongst Employers

Practical Support to Employers

Regular and Timeous Mandatory Grant Disbursements

CONCLUSIONS (2)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Employers and Other StakeholdersActive Participation and Engagement in

All Activities of SETAs

Drop Apathy

Put Training/Learning on Strategic Agenda of Business

Expose SETAs to Employees and the Workplace

CONTACT DETAILS_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone (011) 484-0722

Fax: (011) 484-0862

E-mail: info@inseta.org.za

Website:http://www.inseta.org.za