Question NW127 to the Minister of Higher Education and Training
01 April 2016 - NW127
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to his reply to question 4179 on 14 December 2015, and with respect to his department’s post on his department’s official Facebook page on 12 December 2012, what was the nature of the relationship between the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) and the Dambuza Community Development Trust (Dambuza) in respect of the project referred to in the specified post as the Ceta-Dambuza Community Trust Project; (2) did any other Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) have a relationship similar to the relationship between CETA and Dambuza and/or any of its subsidiaries in the period 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2015; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case (a) which SETA(s) had such a relationship with Dambuza or the relevant subsidiary, (b) what amount did each specified SETA pay to Dambuza or the relevant subsidiary as a result of that relationship and (c) what services were rendered as a result of the respective relationship; (3) does each specified SETA have a record of (a) how many students were trained as a result of projects arising from the specified relationships, (b) the fields in which the students were trained and (c) the accredited authority that offered the specified training; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (4) did each specified SETA request information with respect to the identity of the (a) chief executive officer of the trust and (b) board members; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
- This relationship was one of discretionary grant funding in line with CETA’s discretionary grant policy.
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- AgriSeta did not disburse funds during the period under consideration, and
- As of 31 December 2015, an amount of R6, 568 929.26 was paid by CETA which includes disbursements and learner stipends.
|
(a) Name of SETA |
(b) Line items paid |
|
|
|
Construction Education and Training Authority |
Learner Stipend |
R1 581 840 |
Learnerships |
|
Administration fees |
R 236 200 |
||
|
Learning material |
R 94 200 |
||
|
Facilitation |
R140 500 |
||
|
Assessments |
R46 500 |
||
|
Internal moderations |
R6 700 |
||
|
Toolkit |
R73 600 |
||
|
Consumables |
R480 000 |
||
|
Protective clothing |
R60 000 |
||
|
Learner Stipend |
R1 147 017 |
Apprenticeships (First year) |
|
|
Learning materials |
R47 000 |
||
|
Administration fees (R300 X 12 months) |
R257 400 |
||
|
Facilitation (R500 p/m X 4) |
R172 000 |
||
|
Assessments (R500 X 2) |
R0 |
||
|
Internal moderations (R350 X 2) |
R0 |
||
|
Mentorship (R500 p/m X 8) |
R 257 000 |
||
|
Toolkit |
R0 |
||
|
Consumables (R1600 X 3 months) |
R 150 400 |
||
|
Protective Clothing |
R 56 400 |
||
|
Learner Stipend |
R 1 045 650 |
Apprenticeships (Second year) |
|
|
Learning Materials |
R0 |
||
|
Administration (R300 x 12 months) |
R 223 900 |
||
|
Facilitation (R500 p/m x 4) |
R 142 500 |
||
|
Assessments (R500 x 2) |
R0 |
||
|
Internal Moderations (R350 x 2) |
R0 |
||
|
Mentorship (R500 p/m x 8) |
R 232 000 |
||
|
Toolkit |
R0 |
||
|
Consumables (R1600 x 3) |
R0 |
||
|
Protective clothing |
R 42 600 |
3. Yes, the information is tabulated below:
|
SETA |
|
|
|
|
CETA |
94 |
Leanerships |
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations |
|
74 |
Apprenticeship: Bricklaying |
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|
25 |
Short Skills Programmes (Plumbing) |
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|
25 |
Short Skills Programmes (Carpentry) |
||
|
25 |
Short Skills Programmes (Masonry) |
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|
TOTAL |
243 |
4. The due diligence undertaken in the ordinary course would reveal the details sought and more.
Compiler/Contact persons: Mr MZ Ngubane
Ext: 5896
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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