Questions and Replies
24 April 2017 - NW622
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation:
(1) What position does a certain person (name furnished) currently hold in his department; (2) Whether he has taken any action against the specified person for alleged racism; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The individual in question is no longer with the Department of Sport and Recreation South Africa.
24 April 2017 - NW810
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
Why is the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality implementing a house policy that will remove doctors from accommodation provided by the Department of Public Works, without providing alternative accommodation such as in a rural hospital?
Reply:
The North West Provincial Department of Health is implementing policy that gives accommodation to the interns, those appointed on country-to-country agreement and those who are doing community services as the first priority. See Annexure A, pages 5 and 6, as well as Annexure B sections 4.1.1 to 4.1.3.
The doctors referred to in the question are neither of the three categories. These doctors have been accommodated by the District but are refusing to pay for the accommodation that they are currently occupying. These doctors have been consulted and were given options that are provided for in the said policy, but they refused to take any of the options or even to pay for the accommodation.
END.
24 April 2017 - NW852
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether any of the three set-top box suppliers who received orders from the Universal Services Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) on 6 August 2015 is taking legal action against (i) USAASA and/or (ii) his department for the cessation of their assembly processes; if so, what are (a) the terms of reference of the specified legal actions and (b) the responses of (i) USAASA and (ii) his department?
Reply:
I have been informed by USAASA as follows:
(i) The three service providers, namely Leratadima Marketing Solutions, CZ Electronics and Bua Africa have separately declared a dispute for arbitration. So far, only Leratadima Marketing Solutions and CZ Electronics have filed their claims in the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA). USAASA has not yet received claims from the third service provider.
(a) Leratadima Marketing Solutions claim is in two parts. In the first part it seeks an order declaring that USAASA is liable to pay Leratadima Marketing Solutions for variation in the foreign exchange rate, which occurred during the subsistence of the Purchase Order which Leratadima was executing. The second part relates to a consequential loss which it has suffered as a result of suspension of production.
CZ Electronics has also filed its Statement of Claim with AFSA for the exchange rate variance, suspension of manufacturing, outstanding invoices and consequential loss.
(b) (i) USAASA is not contractually liable to the service providers to pay for the variance in the exchange rate. It was the responsibility of the service providers to hedge against fluctuations in the exchange rate. This was an express term of the purchase orders which are an integral and constitutive part of the agreements between USAASA and the service providers. The service providers at their own risk failed to hedge themselves against the fluctuation in the exchange rate. USAASA did not commit to pay the service providers for the variance in the exchange rate. USAASA could consider, and only on compassionate and benevolent grounds, partial assistance to the service providers provided it got additional funding from National Treasury for that purpose. National Treasury did not provide USAASA with any additional funding to pay the service providers for the variance in the exchange rate.
In so far as the claim for consequential loss is concerned, the Supply and Delivery Agreements with service providers stipulate that neither party shall be liable for the special or consequential damages suffered by the other party arising out of the agreement howsoever arising.
(ii) The Broadcasting Digital Migration Programme (“BDM”) falls within the mandate of the Department of Communications and as such, the acting Director-General of the Department of Communications commissioned an investigation into the supply chain management (“SCM”) processes followed by the USAASA in appointing a panel of service providers for the BDM programme. Legal action pertaining to any alleged irregularities flowing from the SCM process must therefore be dealt with by the Department of Communications as the competent department mandated with the BDM programme.
24 April 2017 - NW855
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Has (a) his department and (b) the Universal Services Access Agency of South Africa engaged with the Chief Procurement Officer to (i) assist in implementing the National Treasury’s recommendations regarding the set-top box procurement process and (ii) provide recommendations about the appropriate legal process to be followed; if not, why not in each case; if so, in each case, what (aa) are the relevant details and (bb) progress has been made to date?
Reply:
I have been informed by USAASA and the Department as follows:
(a)(i)&(ii) No
(b)(i)&(ii) No, USAASA has sought Senior Counsel opinion on the appropriate process to be followed, which is to review the procurement process.
24 April 2017 - NW606
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What is the total number of students who (i) applied for and (ii) received funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme for the (aa) 2013, (bb) 2014, (cc) 2015, (dd) 2016 and (ee) 2017 academic years and (b) of those, how many were funded at (i) universities and (ii) technical and vocational education and training colleges?
Reply:
a) According to the information provided by the NSFAS, Table 1 below provides the total number of students who (a) applied for and (b) received funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the (aa) 2013, (bb) 2014, (cc) 2015 and (dd) 2016 academic years at (i) universities and (ii) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.
Table 1
Year |
(i) Universities |
(ii) TVET Colleges |
||
(a) Applications received |
(b) Number of students funded |
(a) Applications received |
(b) Number of students funded |
|
(aa) 2013 (audited) |
This information is not available at NSFAS as during these years, applications were managed by institutions who were not on the NSFAS Central Application System. |
194 923 |
This information is not available at NSFAS as during these years, applications were managed by institutions who were not on the NSFAS Central Application System. |
220 978 |
(bb) 2014 (audited) |
186 150 |
228 642 |
||
(cc) 2015 (audited) |
178 961 |
235 988 |
||
(dd) 2016 (unaudited) |
244 488 |
225 864 |
Table 2 below provides the total number of students who as at 20 March 2017 had (a) applied for and (b) received funding from NSFAS for the (ee) 2017 academic year at (i) universities and (ii) TVET colleges. It must be noted that these applications refer to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) loan fund (at universities) and DHET bursary fund (at TVET colleges). NSFAS is still making funding decisions and these numbers are expected to increase. In addition, these numbers do not include applications to other funds, e.g. Funza Lushaka; Social Development; National Skills Fund Scarce Skills Fund, etc., as these applications are managed through a different process.
Table 2
(ee) 2017 |
(i) Universities |
(ii) TVET Colleges |
||
(a) Applications received |
(b) Number of students funded |
(a) Applications received |
(b) Number of students funded |
|
2017 First Time Entrants - unaudited |
225 753 |
78 413 |
118 538 |
27 020 |
2017 Returning Students - unaudited |
190 502 |
115 940 |
182 684 |
96 312 |
The entity staff will work overtime, on weekends and public holidays, to ensure that the funding decisions and appeals are finalised. NSFAS has employed additional resources to expedite the process and are currently running two shifts.
Currently, university funding decisions were concluded on 31 March 2017 and TVET College funding decisions will be concluded in April 2017.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT: 021 763 3200
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 606 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
24 April 2017 - NW851
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1)Whether he has taken any disciplinary action as a result of the National Treasury commissioned probe into the procurement process for the Government-sponsored set-top boxes that form part of the Broadcast Digital Migration programme; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the full details of all internal disciplinary steps taken to date, (b) against whom and (c) for what actions; (2) Whether any criminal charges have been laid against any of the specified persons; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the case numbers and (b)(i) what charges have been laid and (ii) at which police stations
Reply:
As the member may know, the Project Management Office of the Broadcasting Digital Migration Programme (“BDM”) falls within the mandate of the Department of Communications.
However, I am advised by USAASA that disciplinary investigation against Supply Chain Management has been instituted on the basis of the AG’s report of July 2016 pertaining to irregularities flowing from the SCM process.
24 April 2017 - NW792
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Health
Whether his department has engaged with the Office of Women in The Presidency to discuss the roll-out of its Sanitary Dignity Campaign to provide sanitary towels to vulnerable and poor girls; if not, why not; if so, (a) in what ways will his department be involved and (b) what are the further relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
(a) Yes, the Department of Health is part of the interdepartmental committee on the Sanitary towel project co-ordinated by the Department of Women in the Presidency.
(b) The Policy is at an early stage of development. Departments are in the process of providing inputs into a draft document.
END.
24 April 2017 - NW604
Atkinson, Mr P to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
With reference to his reply to question 2367 on 25 November 2016, (a) what is the total number of boreholes that his department (i) drilled and/or installed, (ii) refurbished and/or (iii) equipped, (b) what were the total costs, (c) from which departmental (sub) programme was the expenditure funded, (d) to which companies were contracts related to the specified borehole activities awarded and (e) what is the location of the boreholes?
Reply:
(a)
(i) 113 boreholes were drilled
(ii) 1 borehole was refurbished (drilling was also required)
(iii) All 113 boreholes driled were equipped
(b) The total cost was R35,7 million
(c) The Animal and Veld Management Programme funded the boreholes under the Rural Infrastructure Development Branch
(d) (e) Please refer to the table below. The Hon. Member should please contact me if he has pertinent information not contained in this reply.
No. |
(d) Province Name |
(d) Local Municipality |
(d) Name |
(d) GPS Co-ordinates |
(e) Company Name Awarded |
|
1 |
Free State |
Dihlabeng/Maluti a phofung |
Bethlehem Camp 1 |
28°09'35.4"S |
28°21'00.6"E |
Independent Water |
2 |
Free State |
Dihlabeng/Maluti a phofung |
Bethlehem Camp 2 |
28°11'28.8"S |
28°21'09.5"E |
Independent Water |
3 |
Free State |
Dihlabeng/Maluti a phofung |
Gedachtenis |
28°22'21.3"S |
28°44'07.3"E |
Independent Water |
4 |
Free State |
Dihlabeng/Maluti a phofung |
Mahlake 305 |
28°22'21.3"S |
28°44'07.3"E |
Independent Water |
5 |
Free State |
Dihlabeng/Maluti a phofung |
Mahlake 310 |
28°15'52.7"S |
28°51'45.0"E |
Independent Water |
6 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Mcakwini 1 |
S28 14 06.6 |
E32 16 17.7 |
Robertson & Poole |
7 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Ndombeni |
S28 11 06.8 |
E32 15 01.7 |
Robertson & Poole |
8 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Bethangwe |
S28 10 11.7 |
E32 13 41.6 |
Robertson & Poole |
9 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Mansiya |
S28 02 42.8 |
E32 02 03.0 |
Robertson & Poole |
10 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Manaba |
S27 15 43.6 |
E032 28 26.6 |
Robertson & Poole |
11 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Imanzibomvu (Mbazwana) |
S27 33 52.6 |
E32 32 40.8 |
Robertson & Poole |
12 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Kwageorge dip |
S27 00 41.8 |
E32 47 33.5 |
Robertson & Poole |
13 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Mabandleni dip |
S27 09 30.4 |
E32 45 44.9 |
Robertson & Poole |
14 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Mkhumbikazane |
S27 31 00.3 |
E31 24 59.1 |
Robertson & Poole |
15 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Thengane dip |
S27 01 23.3 |
E32 40 13.6 |
Robertson & Poole |
16 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Bomvini Dip |
S27 06 22.2 |
E032 28 43.1 |
Robertson & Poole |
17 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Genuka dip |
S27 08 33.5 |
E32 18 08.0 |
Robertson & Poole |
18 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Mfanela |
S27 58 49.2 |
E31 58 03.6 |
Robertson & Poole |
19 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Mthaleni |
S27 45 51.4 |
E32 10 00.1 |
Robertson & Poole |
20 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Mthaleni 2 |
S27 45 56.7 |
E32 09 51.9 |
Robertson & Poole |
21 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Masakeni |
S27 49 02.8 |
E32 22 45.9 |
Robertson & Poole |
22 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Masakeni 2 (Giba) |
S27 43 51 |
E32 28 35 |
Robertson & Poole |
23 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Nqutshini |
S27 56 55.5 |
E032 16 11.8 |
Robertson & Poole |
24 |
KZN |
Umkhanyakude |
Nqutshini 2 (Esimphondweni) |
S27 44 32.2 |
E32 28 30.6 |
Robertson & Poole |
25 |
KZN |
Zululand |
Ntweni |
S27 47 41.3 |
E31 53 04.3 |
Pollard Drilling |
26 |
KZN |
Zululand |
Nkweme |
S 27 51 35.0 |
E 31 53 48.1 |
Pollard Drilling |
27 |
KZN |
Zululand |
Ndololwane |
S 27 59 19.2 |
E 31 44 44.1 |
Pollard Drilling |
28 |
KZN |
Zululand |
Emfemfeni |
S 28 05 17.2 |
E 31 34 58.4 |
Pollard Drilling |
29 |
KZN |
Zululand |
Dabhazi |
S 28 08 51.1 |
E 31 44 52.3 |
Pollard Drilling |
30 |
KZN |
Zululand |
Dabhazi |
S 28 08 28.7 |
E 31 45 08.17 |
Pollard Drilling |
31 |
KZN |
Zululand |
Dabhazi |
S28 07 05.4 |
E31 44 54.1 |
Pollard Drilling |
32 |
KZN |
Zululand |
KwaMphothi |
S 28 18 43.2 |
E 31 19 43.0 |
Pollard Drilling |
33 |
KZN |
Zululand |
Qanqathu Trust |
S 28 24 47.1 |
E 31 13 33.7 |
Pollard Drilling |
34 |
KZN |
Uthungulu |
Thelumoyaphansi |
S28 49 31.9 |
E31 08 33.4 |
D- Construction |
35 |
KZN |
Uthungulu |
Matina |
S28 51 20.6 |
E31 05 48.1 |
D- Construction |
36 |
KZN |
Uthungulu |
Matina |
S28 51 36.0 |
E31 05 24.5 |
D- Construction |
37 |
KZN |
Uthungulu |
Siyangokuya |
S 28 31 10.1 |
E 31 42 38.4 |
D- Construction |
38 |
KZN |
Uthungulu |
Mpongose |
S 28 48 54.1 |
E 31 24 00.7 |
D- Construction |
39 |
KZN |
Uthungulu |
Dubeni Dip tank |
S28 41 29.5 |
E31 27 08 |
D- Construction |
40 |
KZN |
Uthungulu |
Ntshiweni Dip Tank |
S28 31 14.5 |
E31 42 16.0 |
D- Construction |
41 |
KZN |
Uthungulu |
Patane (Gcobashe) |
S28 28 39.8 |
E32 01 23.1 |
D- Construction |
42 |
KZN |
Uthungulu |
Mfanisa |
S28 32 22.6 |
E32 00 00.2 |
D- Construction |
43 |
KZN |
Uthungulu |
Ntuthunga |
S28 27 24.3 |
E31 55 40.8 |
D- Construction |
44 |
KZN |
Uthungulu |
eDayini |
S28 36 04.3 |
E32 00 19.7 |
D- Construction |
45 |
KZN |
Uthungulu |
Sabhuza |
S28 32 36.0 |
E31 54 23.0 |
D- Construction |
46 |
KZN |
Uthungulu |
Sabhuza |
S28 32 56.3 |
E31 54 53.4 |
D- Construction |
47 |
KZN |
Uthungulu |
Gegethe |
S 28 26 05.8 |
E 31 58 37.8 |
D- Construction |
48 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
Inkululeko Yomphakathi |
S 27 46 31 |
E 30 17 50 |
Pollard Drilling |
49 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
Ndwakazane |
S 27 48 32.9 |
E 30 21 58.4 |
Pollard Drilling |
50 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
Vaalbank-Esidakeni |
S 27 35 20.9 |
E 30 25 54.7 |
Pollard Drilling |
51 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
Vaalbank-Esidakeni |
S 27 35 20.9 |
E 30 25 54.7 |
Pollard Drilling |
52 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
Slagveld |
S 27 46 56.2 |
E 30 32 10.3 |
Pollard Drilling |
53 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
AMAJUBA - OSIZWENI |
S 27 45 25.7 |
E 30 11 58.7 |
Pollard Drilling |
54 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
Jiyane |
S 27 45 26.3 |
E 30 24 34 |
Pollard Drilling |
55 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
Waaihoek |
S 27 46 13 |
E 30 24 34 |
Pollard Drilling |
56 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
Esikhaleni |
S 27 42 34.3 |
E 30 21 26.5 |
Pollard Drilling |
57 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
Reserve Farm |
S 27 22 03 |
E 29 55 50 |
Pollard Drilling |
58 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
Bloodriver -Nzimane |
S 27 38 11.4 |
E 30 31 48.9 |
Pollard Drilling |
59 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
Bloodriver -Nzimane |
S 27 38 24.1 |
E 30 32 01.2 |
Pollard Drilling |
60 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
AMAJUBA BUFFALO RIVER |
S 27 47 05.0 |
E 30 12 41.5 |
Pollard Drilling |
61 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
Steeling |
S 27 34 3.6 |
E 30 10 51.8 |
Pollard Drilling |
62 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
Malonjane |
S 27 33 42.3 |
E 30 11 55.6 |
Pollard Drilling |
63 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
GROOTHOEK |
S 27⁰ 46' 22,3" |
E 030⁰ 27' 03.0" |
Pollard Drilling |
64 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
MANCAMANE |
S 27⁰ 47' 50,3" |
E 030⁰ 26' 28.1" |
Pollard Drilling |
65 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
WAAIHOEK FARM 2 TRUST |
S 27⁰ 48' 00,2" |
E 030⁰ 19' 15,6" |
Pollard Drilling |
66 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
GROOTVLEI |
S 27⁰ 48' 00,2" |
E 030⁰ 19' 15,6" |
Pollard Drilling |
67 |
KZN |
Amajuba |
BEROUW |
S 27 42 15.7.9 |
E 30 15 47.7 |
Pollard Drilling |
68 |
KZN |
Umzinyathi |
Ward 9 |
S 28 52' 13.6" |
E 030 18' 09.3" |
Pollard Drilling |
69 |
KZN |
Umzinyathi |
Ward 7 |
S 28 47' 50.6" |
E 030 23' 45.0" |
Pollard Drilling |
70 |
KZN |
Umzinyathi |
Ward 7 Replacement |
S 28 48 30.0 |
E 30 24 02.0 |
Pollard Drilling |
71 |
KZN |
Umzinyathi |
Nquthu Ward 12 Jabuvu |
S 28 14' 43.7" |
E 030 32' 56.6" |
Pollard Drilling |
72 |
KZN |
Umzinyathi |
Jabavu - alternate |
S 28 17 07.0 |
E 30 32 24.0 |
Pollard Drilling |
73 |
KZN |
Umzinyathi |
Nquthu Ward 13 Hluleni |
S 28 10' 58.3" |
E 30 36' 57.5" |
Pollard Drilling |
74 |
KZN |
Umzinyathi |
HLAZAKAZI |
S 28 17 07.0 |
E 30 32 24.0 |
Pollard Drilling |
75 |
KZN |
Uthukela |
Emnambithi piggery |
S 28 36'27.5 |
E 29 58'11.0 |
Pollard Drilling |
76 |
KZN |
Uthukela |
Mdlatswele -Cornfields |
S 28 51' 37.6" |
E 029 51' 18.2" |
Pollard Drilling |
77 |
KZN |
Uthukela |
Mkholombe -Weenen |
S 28 53' 37.2" |
E 030 06' 52.0" |
Pollard Drilling |
78 |
KZN |
Uthukela |
Khanjana (Nhlambamsoka) |
S 28 40' 45.1" |
E 030 13' 58.2" |
Pollard Drilling |
79 |
KZN |
Uthukela |
Rosboom ( Goodhope) |
S 28 40' 50.8" |
E 029 42' 00.9" |
Pollard Drilling |
80 |
KZN |
Uthukela |
RIETKUIL FARM |
S 28⁰ 36' 01.8" |
E 029⁰ 43' 33,2" |
Pollard Drilling |
81 |
KZN |
Uthukela |
KLIP PORT FARM |
S 28⁰ 38' 19.5" |
E 029⁰ 41' 39.8" |
Pollard Drilling |
82 |
KZN |
Uthukela |
MANGQATENI |
S 28⁰ 38' 37,5" |
E 029⁰ 44' 02,4" |
Pollard Drilling |
83 |
Limpopo |
Greater Giyani |
Thomo |
S 23° 15’ 41.60” |
E 30° 49’ 41.67” |
Makumu construction and projects |
84 |
Limpopo |
Thulamela |
Tshifudi |
S 22° 49’ 45.98” |
E 30° 42’ 21.47” |
MRP construction |
85 |
Limpopo |
Lephalale |
Kgobagodimo |
S 23° 15’ 30.00'' |
E 28° 03’ 14.00” |
Striving Mind Trading 586 |
86 |
Mpumalanga |
Thembisile Hani |
Gemsbokfontein |
25 18 46.72 S |
28 40 59 E |
GS Fencing and Construction |
87 |
Mpumalanga |
Bushbuckridge |
Welverdiend A |
24°34'41.86"S |
31°21'36.40"E |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
88 |
Mpumalanga |
Chief Albert Luthuli |
Lekkerloop (section 2) |
26° 1' 34.1292"S |
30° 36' 28.335"E |
Natani Investment |
89 |
Mpumalanga |
Thaba Cheu |
Pilgrimrest |
24⁰ 56' 0" S |
30⁰ 43' 0" E |
Ntjaitjai |
90 |
Mpumalanga |
Nkomazi |
Strydomblok/Dludluma |
25 28 50.18 S |
31 31 03.30 |
OXIOR Civil Enterprises |
91 |
Mpumalanga |
Nkomazi |
Goba |
25 48 51.95 S |
31 54 52.72 |
Gs Fencing |
92 |
North West |
Moses Kotane |
DRIEFONTEIN FARM-MMEKWA |
S 25' 7' 34' |
E 27' 19' 34' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
93 |
North West |
Moses Kotane |
DRIEFONTEIN FARM-MONAGENG |
S 25' 7' 39' |
E 27' 20' 10' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
94 |
North West |
Mahikeng |
FARM LUCYDALE-STONE |
S 25' 47' 55' |
E 25' 44' 38' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
95 |
North West |
Mahikeng |
FARM LUCYDALE-MATSHEKA |
S 25' 47' 55' |
E 25' 44' 38' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
96 |
North West |
Mahikeng |
SUNNYSIDE-MOJIWA |
S 25' 47' 14' |
E 25' 39' 211' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
97 |
North West |
Moses Kotane |
VLAKFONTEIN FARM |
S 25' 04' 55' |
E 27' 17' 02.2' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
98 |
North West |
Moses Kotane |
Driefontein farm-Mabiletsa |
S 25' 7' 43' |
E 27' 26' 10' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
99 |
North West |
Moses Kotane |
Driefontein farm- ntshabele PJ |
S 25' 7' 30' |
E 27' 26' 19.8' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
100 |
North West |
Moses Kotane |
driefontein farm -Monageng |
S 25' 7' 38' |
E 27' 22' 10' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
101 |
North West |
Moses Kotane |
Donkerhoek farm-Ramokgadi |
S 25' 24' 57.7' |
E 27' 22' 33.6' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
102 |
North West |
Moses Kotane |
Driefontein farm-Pitse |
S 25' 7' 39' |
E 27' 20' 10' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
103 |
North West |
Moses Kotane |
Driefontein farm-Lekgotla PN |
S 25' 7' 39' |
E 27' 20' 10' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
104 |
North West |
Moses Kotane |
Donkerhoek farm- Maragel BJ |
S 25' 24' 09' |
E 27' 19' 20' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
105 |
North West |
Moses Kotane |
Donkerhoek farm - Matlapeng |
S 25' 24' 63' |
E 27' 23' 33' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
106 |
North West |
Moses Kotane |
Donkerhoek farm Moraka |
S 25' 24' 54' |
E 27' 25' 246' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
107 |
North West |
Moses Kotane |
Donkerhoek farm- Maragele TM |
S 25' 24' 57.7' |
E 27' 22' 33.6' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
108 |
North West |
Moses Kotane |
Driefontein farm-Molefe ES |
S 25' 12' 49' |
E 27' 29' 05.8' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
109 |
North West |
Moses Kotane |
Driefontein farm-Ntshabele NS |
S 25' 7' 46' |
E 27' 23' 10' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
110 |
North West |
Rustenburg |
Palmietfontein -Mokgatle |
S 25' 12' 31,8' |
E 27' 26' 29.4' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
111 |
North West |
Rustenburg |
Potgieters fontein-Motlhabane |
S 25' 27' 38,1' |
E 27' 22' 06.3' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
112 |
North West |
Rustenburg |
Palmietfontein -Rammutla |
S 25' 15' 34,7' |
E 27' 26' 23.8' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
113 |
North West |
Mafikeng/ Mahikeng |
Lucydale farm |
S 25' 47' 55' |
E 25' 44' 38' |
Khathiden Civil Construction |
24 April 2017 - NW921
Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether there is any position of (a) chief executive officer, (b) chief financial officer and/or (c) chief operating officer that is currently vacant in each entity reporting to him; if so, (i) how long has each specified position been vacant and (ii) what is the reason for each vacancy; (2) have the vacancies been advertised; if so, (a) were interviews done and (b) on what date will the vacancies be filled; (3) (a) what is the total number of persons who are currently employed in the specified positions in an acting capacity, (b) for what period has each person been acting in each position and (c) has any of the specified persons applied for the positions?
Reply:
(1) Yes.
(a) There is currently a vacancy for the position of the Chief Executive Officer each at the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) and the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC);
(i) The position of CEO at the CMS has been vacant since January 2017 and since July 2015 at the OHSC;
(ii) The incumbent at the CMS passed on untimely. The vacancy at the OHSC occurred as a result of the Interim CEO's retirement.
(b) No ;
(c) No.
(2) The position of the CMS Registrar/CEO was advertised on 19 March 2017, whilst the OHSC's position for CEO was advertised on three occasions during 2015/16;
(a) The date for the interviews for the CMS Registrar/CEO is yet to be confirmed. The OHSC conducted interviews following each advertisement;
(b) It is expected that the CMS CEO position will be filled by July 2017. The OHSC will be embarking on the headhunting process as no suitable candidate could be identified. The date for interviews in this regard is yet to be determined.
(3) (a) The total number of persons who are currently employed in an acting capacity is as follows:
One (1) for the CMS appointed as acting CEO. One (1) for the OHSC appointed as acting CEO. Two (2) for National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) - one (1) person to act in the position of CEO and the other to act in the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The NHLS positions are owing to the precautionary suspensions of the CEO and the CFO.
(b) The period for which each person has been acting is - 1 February 2017 for the CMS, 1 August 2015 for the OHSC and 23 February 2017 for the NHLS.
(c) Only the acting CEO of the OHSC has previously applied for the specified position.
END.
24 April 2017 - NW858
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What employment processes were followed to appoint a certain person (name and details furnished) in his department; (2) Did a certain person (details furnished) in his department formally recuse himself or herself from the interview process due to the nature of the relationship with the interviewee (details furnished); if not, why not?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
- The post was advertised, shortlisted, interviewed and approved in terms of the Public Service Regulations, 2001 relevant at the time.
- The former Acting Director-General was not present during the interview process of the specified person as he requested to leave and appointed another panelist to chair before the interview of the specified person started.
24 April 2017 - NW409
Robertson, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether the (a) Nkomazi Local Municipality, (b) Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality, (c) Mbombela Local Municipality, (d) Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, (e) Nkangala District Municipality, (f) Gert Sibande Municipality or (g) Ehlanzeni District Municipality in Mpumalanga have ever (i) refused requests by members of the opposition to be seated together or (ii) assigned the specified members portfolios to serve on Council; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, on what statutory grounds did the specified municipalities rely in each case?
Reply:
The response to the question was solicited from Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in the Mpumalanga Province.
Name of Municipality |
(i) Whether the municipality refused requests by members of the opposition to be seated together. |
(ii) Whether the municipality assigned the specified members portfolios to serve on Council. |
|
(a) |
Nkomazi Local Municipality |
Councillors sit against their name tags which are placed on the table before the sitting begins. Councillors are at liberty to sit as they prefer, except for the members of the Troika. |
Councillors from the opposition serve in the Portfolio committees. |
(b) |
Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality |
Councillors sit as they wish except for the Mayor, Speaker and Chief Whip who have a sitting arrangement. |
Councillors from the opposition serve in the Portfolio committees. |
(c) |
City of Mbombela Local Municipality |
The Mayor, Speaker and Chief Whip have their sitting arrangement as per their positions. The MMCs sit together, and the Whips also sit together. The other councillors sit in alphabetical order of their names, and ordinary councillors are allowed to sit as they prefer. |
Councillors from the opposition serve in the Portfolio committees. |
(d) |
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality |
Councillors sit as they wish, except for the Mayor, Speaker and Chief Whip who have a sitting arrangement. |
Councillors from the opposition serve in the Portfolio committees. There is one councillor from the opposition (Democratic Alliance) who does not want to serve in the committee to which she was deployed. |
(e) |
Nkangala District Municipality |
The sitting arrangement is done in alphabetical order. However, councillors are not forced to sit as per the alphabetical arrangement, and they sit as they prefer, except for the Mayor, Speaker and the Chief Whip who have a sitting arrangement. |
Councillors from the opposition serve in the Portfolio committees, and the deployment was done in the presence of all party Whips. |
(f) |
Gert Sibande District Municipality |
Councillors sit as they prefer, except for the Mayor, Speaker and Chief Whip who have a sitting arrangement. |
Councillors from the opposition serve in the Portfolio committees. |
(g) |
Ehlanzeni District Municipality |
Councillors sit as they prefer, except for the Mayor, Speaker and Chief Whip who have a sitting arrangement. |
Councillors from the opposition serve in the Portfolio committees. |
(iii) Section 79 of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act No. 117 of 1998 requires that a municipal council may, by appointing members from among its members, establish one or more committees necessary for the effective and efficient performance of any of its functions or the exercise of any of its powers,
24 April 2017 - NW47
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether each sub-contractor affected by the withdrawal of the contract with Siyenza Group in the Amathole District in the Eastern Cape has been paid for the work completed to date; if not (a) why not and (b) what are the relevant details; if so what amount was paid out to the specified sub-contractors to date; (2) Whether any amounts are still owed to the specified sub-contractors; if so (a) what amounts are still outstanding and (b) by when will the outstanding amounts be paid to the specified sub-contractors? NW51E
Reply:
According to the information received from the Amathole District Municipality (ADM), the Siyenza Group was contracted to construct 66 000 Ventilated Pit Latrines (VIPs) in the financial year of 2014-2015. The Siyenza contracted suppliers to provide necessary materials to sites and local contractors to dig the pits and assemble the VIPs. This sub-contracting of work was allowed for small, developing contractors to also benefit from the Project.
Siyenza indicated that they paid the sub-contractors according to the work completed. The ADM had no direct contractual relationship with the sub-contractors
24 April 2017 - NW391
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
Whether (a) Karate South Africa is recognised as the main federation for the specified sporting code by the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee and (b) any arbitration has taken place in compliance with court order 7/2016; if so, what (i) are the relevant details in each case and (ii) were the outcomes of any arbitration?
Reply:
a) Karate South Africa (KSA), as it is currently constituted, is a member of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC). However, such membership is currently under discussion due to the representations that have been made to SASCOC and to KSA to the effect that the latter does not represent the majority of the participants currently registered in Karate. Also, it is said that the current structure differentiates between contact and non-contact Karate. In terms of the National Sport and Recreation Act, 2007 (as amended) and the policy set out by the Department of Sport and Recreation and further embodied in the Constitution of the SASCOC, all members irrespective of race, colour or creed are entitled to participate in any particular sport. In this specific instance as previously stated, representation has been received by SASCOC to the effect that the majority of participants within KSA are unable to participate in the Sport, due to the current policies of KSA.
b) In terms of SASCOC’s Constitution, should any member of a sporting code, or any particular sports federation have a dispute within its structure, then the same shall be referred to SASCOC for arbitration. This procedure is currently being exercised by the various parties to the current dispute.
(i) and (ii) The relevant details shall be provided in due course.
24 April 2017 - NW536
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
What is the total number of war rooms that the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in the Eastern Cape has instructed that must be established; (2) What are the costs associated with the (a) establishment and (b) operation of the specified war rooms?
Reply:
1. The total number of war rooms that the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) in the Eastern Cape has instructed the province to establish is 600 in total. To date, 371 war rooms have been established. The table below indicates the number of war rooms established in all district municipalities in the province:
Municipality |
Total number to be established |
Number established to date |
Joe Gqabi |
45 |
42 |
Alfred Nzo |
101 |
77 |
Sara Baartman |
73 |
58 |
OR Tambo |
146 |
69 |
Amatole |
118 |
51 |
Chris Hani |
117 |
74 |
Total |
600 |
371 |
2. The War Room model does not impose additional financial burden on municipalities. The war room model is designed in such a way that municipalities utilise existing resources for their establishment and operation. For example, War Rooms are housed in Community halls or public institutions. Members of the War rooms’ executive are not entitled to any form of remuneration as they are already in the government pay roll e.g. Councillors and Community Development Workers (CDWs) are already paid by government. In terms of working tools, councillors utilise their tools supplied by municipalities and CDWs use working tools supplied by COGTA.
- In terms of support, COGTA and Office of the Premier (OTP) utilise their resources to support municipalities through workshops, training etc. So far municipalities have not incurred expenses;
- In terms of administration, the CDW becomes the administrator of a war room and no funds are incurred by municipalities.
24 April 2017 - NW853
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether he and / or his Department has taken any action to cancel the contracts and agreements signed with certain companies (names furnished), the service providers who were allegedly appointed in contravention of the Universal Services Access Agency of South Africa’s supply chain management policy according to the National Treasury’s investigation, if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
The Project Management Office of the Broadcasting Digital Migration Programme (“BDM”) falls within the mandate of the Department of Communications. Legal action pertaining to any alleged irregularities flowing from the SCM process must therefore be dealt with by the Department of Communications as the competent Department mandated with the BDM programme.
However, I am advised by USAASA that it is reviewing the entire procurement process.
24 April 2017 - NW876
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Has he found that regulations and/or reference conveyance laws were transgressed when Farm 87 Portion 230 Driefontein was purchased by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality in 2016 for a price of R 12,1 million; if so, what are the relevant details of all transgressions?
Reply:
In the registration of transfer of Portion 230 (portion of portion 1) of the Farm Driefontein to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, there was no transgression of any regulation or conveyancing laws. The simultaneous registration of transfers in favour of successive purchasers is permissible in terms of section 96 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937 (Act No. 47 of 1937). However, if the honourable member has information that he wishes to bring to my attention, he is kindly requested to contact my Office on 012 312 9300 or 021 4611301.
24 April 2017 - NW662
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development
(a) What is his department’s working definition of radical economic transformation and (b) how does his department plan to translate radical economic transformation into programmes and projects in the 2017-18 financial year?
Reply:
Radical economic transformation has been defined in the State of the Nation Address. Policy-specific elaborations at the level of economic development for the 201718 financial year would normally be done during the Economic Development Budget Vote.
Subject to the above, the following additional details are provided.
In the context of our challenges, radical economic transformation is about ensuring growth that directly, sustainably and expeditiously promotes national development goals. These goals are focussed on addressing the high levels of poverty, inequality and unemployment in South Africa. To achieve this, the country needs faster growth, more inclusive growth and job-rich growth so that the economy can generate the resources to meet these defining challenges of our times.
‘Transformation’ includes two key components.
The first is to grow the size and resilience of the economy, including through promoting entrepreneurship on scale, increasing the level of investment in the economy, promoting beneficiation of raw materials into finished goods; strengthening economic links with the rest of the African continent and promoting higher levels of industrial innovation as well as addressing the other key structural constraints identified in the New Growth Path and the National Development Plan. The ratings downgrade is bad news for our efforts to grow the economy at a faster and more inclusive level and thus we need to take steps to ensure that we regain investment-grade status from lenders and pursue a credible, bold inclusive growth strategy in the interest our people. In the medium to long term, the levels of domestic savings need to be increased to enable us to finance more of our growth efforts from internal resources, with the resultant returns helping to increase the levels of national wealth. Foreign investment will remain an important source of innovation, new technology and market access and must be encouraged, particularly in sectors where domestic capabilities are limited.
The second is to improve the participation by and benefits of black South Africans in the economy, including through increased equity by black investors in the economy; worker-participation in company boards and as shareholders in the firms concerned; job creation that can draw in and benefit large numbers of unemployed persons; promotion of small businesses and township and rural enterprises; and improvements in skills, wages and productivity of workers. Young people are a major resource for a fast-growing economy and we need to step up efforts to draw in the talents and energy of youth, as entrepreneurs and creators of new wealth and as skilled workers, artisans and technicians that competitive economies depend on. A programme that is aimed at enriching only a small number of persons will not address the gaping levels of inequalities, provide social stability and or be sustainable. The high levels of wealth and economic concentration act to deter and at times inhibit new entrants from securing space in the economy. Pervasive exclusionary conduct, many examples of which the competition authorities have begun to uncover over the past few years, aggravates this situation. This means we need to address both the structural and corporate behaviour challenges in the economy to enable a more open, competitive and dynamic economy to develop. Corruption, maladministration by public institutions and state capture by narrow vested interests will profoundly undermine economic transformation. Any programme that will see the majority of citizens benefitting from economic transformation must therefore also entail fighting corruption and attempts at state capture.
‘Radical’ in the above context of economic transformation refers to ensuring that transformation is bold, extensive and implemented expeditiously.
At an operational level, the Department has implemented or supported policies and measures to promote inclusive economic growth, which includes addressing transformation of ownership, management, staffing and conditions of employment in the economy. I wish to highlight a few examples of these.
The IDC introduced a special programme to support black industrialists, with a capital allocation of R23 billion. This programme was announced in parliament during my Budget Vote previously and has been widely welcomed by Members of Parliament and stakeholders. This is a significant pool of capital that is available at concessionary rates to black South Africans who seek to invest in sustainable businesses in productive sectors of the economy. I will provide further details of progress we have made in the Department’s Budget Vote in due course.
The competition authorities and the Department pursued black economic empowerment, small business and employment protection and job-creation objectives through a number of mergers and acquisitions, including more recently in respect of Coca-Cola, AB InBev and Edcon. For example, a portion of the equity in Appletiser has been set aside for black South Africans in the Coca-Cola transaction. The Edcon transaction has a significant employment commitment that will affect tens of thousands of black workers. The AB InBev transaction specifically targets the development of a class of small-scale farmers, most of who are black, with a commitment to integrate them into the commercial value-chain of the company.
In settlements of cartel cases, such as in the construction and metal industries, the settlement agreements covered bold economic transformation goals. In the case of three major listed companies in construction, they intend to sell more than 50% of their shares to black shareholders and open up a sector that had been characterised by high levels of concentration. The primary steel-maker agreed last year to revise its shareholding and it agreed to certain employment commitments that can benefit previously-excluded South Africans.
Details of the work of the Department on infrastructure development, job creation and the promotion of investment in South Africa has previously been highlighted in the Economic Development Budget Vote and presentations to the Portfolio Committee and will therefore not be repeated here.
In order to ensure that transformation is sustainable, it is important to
- build a wide social consensus on the modalities that are put in place and ensure they are transparent, effective and not used misused through fronting; and
- avoid transformation being used as a smokescreen to pursue narrow agendas including the empowerment of a favourite few. If we want to ensure real transformation, then the resources of the state and commitments by private capital must be applied with integrity and be free of corruption.
We must work hard therefore to ensure that millions of South Africans benefit from transformation. It requires a new, bolder approach by the business community, working in partnership with the state and labour. The worker empowerment model has great promise in that it ensures that key stakeholders in the economy can benefit from empowerment and have the twin benefits of performance gains in the companies concerned (and therefore benefit the economy as a whole), as well as equity gains that reduces the levels of inequality in South Africa. Job creation must be a central pillar and the more than 2 million new jobs created since the adoption of the New Growth Path must be further stepped up. The youth investment programmes should be strengthened and in addition, complemented where warranted, by stronger mentoring support by existing successful businesses and inclusion of youth-owned enterprises in major supply-chains. Funding for innovation-driven businesses need to be a priority in the work of development finance institutions and private capital markets. Actions against economic exclusion should be pursued firmly, including measures to deal with cartels and monopolies and with corruption and attempts at state capture. Finally, a broader social partnership should underpin our joint efforts so that we are able to draw in the resources and capacities across the society to address poverty, inequality, unemployment and economic exclusion.
-END-
24 April 2017 - NW724
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
(1) What plant protection mechanisms has his department put in place to (a) ensure effective surveillance, (b) early detection and (c) prevention of (i) plant diseases and (ii) invasive plant pests; (2) what (a) plant diseases and (b) plant pests has his department detected through its (i) surveillance and (ii) early detection mechanisms in the past three financial years?
Reply:
1. (a) & (b) The DAFF Plant Health Early Warning Systems Division was started in 2004 with the aim to develop surveillance programs and contingency plans for the early detection of and response to plant pests that might enter the country. Pest surveillance and detection can only be achieved through species specific programs as each pest program must be adapted according to the pest biology and the diagnostic procedures involved for positive identification. Pest risk assessment, consideration of global importance and spreading tendencies, as well as prioritisation form a critical part in the development of pest specific programs. Plant Health awareness and legislation regarding pest notification also play an important role in early detection. Hence the unit Plant Health Awareness in the Directorate Food Import and Export Standards, and the Division Policies Norms and Standards in the Directorate Plant Health, were formed. The Directorate Inspection Services, the third component of the NPPO, deals with operational regulatory matters relating to imports, exports and national control of the movement of plant commodities and so also with the operational surveillance actions and sampling of plant commodities for pest detection. The pest Diagnostic laboratories within Inspection Services have experts to ensure pest identification is done according to internationally excepted standards and protocols and to verify pest identification.
Researchers, producers and the general public are often the first to observe new pests in an area which they then report to DAFF through the channels provided. The Control Measures R110 of the Agricultural Pests Act, 1983 (Act No. 36 of 1983) have been amended to include a measure for compulsory notification of regulated pests. The Plant Health Early Warnings component has also developed the South African Emergency Plant Pest Response Plan to provide a general plan to deal with new plant pest outbreaks. Directorate Plant Health has developed and maintains several forums and working groups with the agricultural industry with different commodity groups to identify and develop contingency plans for priority regulated pests as well as to respond to new imminent pest threats to South Africa that may be associated with trade. One such group is the technical Phyto Risk Forum which meets once a quarter.
(c) Prevention of plant diseases and invasive plant pest is not 100% achievable given the biological nature of such pest and diseases. However, a dedicated Pest Risk Analysis unit in Directorate Plant Health was established in 2004 which deals with the risk assessment of plant pests associated with the importation of plant commodities into the country. The unit also develops phytosanitary import permit conditions to ensure trading partners receive technically justified import requirements which safeguard the local industries against quarantine pests but also allows trade. Directorate Inspection Services ensures that plant commodities that enter through an official port of entry comply with the above import conditions. Diagnostic samples from such consignments are referred to the DAFF’s diagnostic laboratories.
Through the ongoing interactive program with industry and action groups established in 2015 with the potato and tomato industry and a surveillance service provider, the pest Tuta absoluta (tomato Leafminer) was detected for the first time in South Africa in late August 2016. Through a pest surveillance program to detect Citrus greening, Candidatus Liberibacter africanus was detected in several new areas within South Africa
(2) (a) and (b) (ii) The following pests were reported to DAFF as a result of the implementation of pest awareness programmes, Control Measures and import conditions.
a. Pest known to occur in South Africa but under national control, detected in new areas:
• Aster Yellows Phytoplasma
• Ralstonia solanacearum
• Tilletia indica (Karnal bunt of wheat)
b. New pests reported in South Africa
• A new yet unidentified Cerambicidae sp (sugarcane borer)
• Acalitus essigi
• Acalitus vaccinia
• Banana Bunchy Top virus
• Brevipalpus lewisi
• Macruropyxis fulva sp. nov
• Raoiella indica
• Spodoptera frugiperda (Fall Armyworm)
c. New pests reported and managed as a result of import interceptions due to import inspections on plant commodities
• Aculus sp.
• Aonidomytilus albus
• Aphis forbesi
• Bactrocera dorsalis
• Brevipalpus italian sp. nov. (Trombidiformes:Tenuipalpidae)
• Brevipalpus sp.
• Diptacus cf. gigantorhynchus
• Monilinia fructicola
• Tenuipalpidae
• Tilletia controversa
24 April 2017 - NW338
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Why is Emfuleni Local Municipality paying members of Bursary and Investment committees R2 000 per meeting for traveling allowance while members of the ward committee are paid R300, even though they all come from Emfuleni?
Reply:
According to the Emfuleni Local Municipality, the amounts in question pertain to a sitting allowance and not a travel allowance. The difference in the sitting allowance of R2000 for the Mayoral Investment Council and Bursary Committee and that of the stipend of ward committee member of R300 is based on the following:
- The two committees play different roles and functions. The Investment and Bursary committee, consists of members from business, industry, education, and academia amongst others.
- The stipend for ward committee members is determined using the National Framework: Criteria for Determining out of Pocket Expenses for Ward Committee Members, issued by the Department for all municipalities in 2009.
24 April 2017 - NW887
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
What is the status of the land transfer applications required for the Integrated Development Plan preparations in the Theewaterskloof Local Municipality for (a) Portion 1 of farm 292, (b) Portion 4 of farm Soopjesvlakte 301, (c) Portion 6 of farm 313 Hillside, (d) erf 4237 Slangpark, (e) Portion 11 of farm 295, (f) Lebanon, (g) Nuweberg, (h) erf 4233, (i) Remainder Portion of farm 95 and (j) Portion 6 of farm 287?
Reply:
(a) The property description ‘Portion 1 of farm 292’ is an incomplete property description in that it lacks the necessary reference to an administrative district; this defect renders it not possible to identify the property concerned. In the absence of a complete property description, it is not possible to trace the status from the Deeds Office Tracking System.
(b) The property description ‘Portion 4 of farm Soopjesvlakte 301’ is an incomplete property description in that it lacks the necessary reference to an administrative district; this defect renders it not possible to identify the property concerned. In the absence of a complete property description, it is not possible to trace the status from the Deeds Office Tracking System.
(c) The property description ‘Portion 6 of farm 313 Hillside’ is an incomplete property description in that it lacks the necessary reference to an administrative district; this defect renders it not possible to identify the property concerned. In the absence of a complete property description, it is not possible to trace the status from the Deeds Office Tracking System.
(d) There is no township called ‘Slangpark’ that is registered in the deeds registry at Cape Town nor in the deeds registry at Kimberley and consequently erf 4237 Slangpark is non-existent in the registration system.
(e) The property description ‘Portion 11 of farm 295’ is an incomplete property description in that it lacks the necessary reference to an administrative district; this defect renders it not possible to identify the property concerned. In the absence of a complete property description, it is not possible to trace the status from the Deeds Office Tracking System.
(f) The property description ‘Lebanon’ is an incomplete property description in that it lacks the necessary detail; this defect renders it not possible to identify the property concerned. In the absence of a complete property description, it is not possible to trace the status from the Deeds Office Tracking System.
(g) The property description ‘Nuweberg’ is an incomplete property description in that it lacks the necessary detail that would facilitate identification of the property concerned; this defect renders it not possible to trace the status from the Deeds Office Tracking System.
(h) The property description ‘erf 4233’ is an incomplete property description in that it lacks the necessary reference to a township name that would facilitate identification of the property concerned; this defect renders it not possible to trace the status from the Deeds Office Tracking System.
(i) The property description ‘Remainder Portion of farm 95’ is an incomplete property description in that it lacks the necessary reference to an administrative district; this defect renders it not possible to identify the property concerned. In the absence of a complete property description, it is not possible to trace the status from the Deeds Office Tracking System.
(j) The property description ‘Portion 6 of farm 287’ is an incomplete property description in that it lacks the necessary reference to an administrative district; this defect renders it not possible to identify the property concerned. In the absence of a complete property description, it is not possible to trace the status from the Deeds Office Tracking System.
24 April 2017 - NW696
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)Did (a) his Office or (b) any entity reporting to it participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017; if so, what amount was spent in each case; (2) did (a) his Office or (b) any entity reporting to it participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma; if so, (aa) which items were purchased and (bb) at what cost, in each case?
Reply:
No.
Approved / Not Approved
Mr J T Radebe, MP
Minister in The Presidency
Date
21 April 2017 - NW773
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development
Whether the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has commissioned any feasibility studies into (a) platinum and (b) ferrochrome processing methods that reduce electricity consumption; if so, (i) what are the relevant findings and (ii) how does the IDC plan to take advantage of new technologies in this regard?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) that it is considering ways to reduce electricity consumption in domestic processing of both metal groups and I attach hereto the more detailed reply by the CEO of the IDC.
“With reference to question (a), the IDC is participating in the feasibility study to advance the development of a process aimed at producing platinum group metals without going through the high energy intensive smelting route.
This process recovers platinum group metals from sulphide flotation concentrates into separate solution streams for further downstream conventional refining. Unlike smelting, it is also able to upgrade low grade platinum group metal concentrates.
The feasibility study has recently been completed with positive findings confirming the economic viability of the process. The process is considered to be a game changer for the beneficiation of platinum because of its innovative nature and the benefits the platinum industry will derive by adopting this technology.
Firstly, indications from test work are that it reduces energy consumption by approximately 20% because the process is hydrometallurgical rather than pyro-metallurgical.
Secondly, it also eliminates CO2 emissions which makes it an environmentally friendly technology. It is not affected by the chrome content of platinum ores which is a major constraint of traditional smelters.
CHROME SMELTING
Regarding ferrochrome processing the IDC has conducted an internal study which has identified high costs as a major reason for the recent ferrochrome smelter closures, and has identified the need to build less energy intensive ferrochrome producing facilities going forward if the South Africa ferrochrome sector is to remain competitive.
To that end, the IDC has recently approved funding to participate in a feasibility study that is expected to lead to the establishment of a ferrochrome smelter which utilises heat generated by furnace waste gases from the smelting processes to pre-heat the chrome ore before it is fed into the smelter’s furnaces.
The smelter is expected to operate with production costs of approximately 20% lower than the global average.”
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21 April 2017 - NW756
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)Whether a certain company (name and details furnished) has confirmed legal permits to manufacture and export arms and arms-related services from South Africa; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether the (a) two shareholders (names furnished) of the specified company and (b) company has been (i) vetted and (ii) approved as being in compliance with the National Conventional Arms Control Committee regulations of 2012; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (3) will he confirm that none of the products manufactured by the company or any of its associated companies have been exported to countries currently or potentially involved in various forms of warfare and suppression of citizens; (4) whether he has found that the specified shareholders do not have any connections to a certain organisation (details furnished); if so, in each case, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Records of the NCACC as at 27/03/2017 show that the only entities registered under the Milkor Trade name are: Milkor (Pty) Ltd and Milkor Special Projects. For both these entities there are various permits that authorise them to manufacture and export their products and related services.
The entities currently registered under the NCAC Act, do not have Shareholders in terms of Mr Sehrat Bayoglu and Raci Yetis. However, the NCACC can confirm that a new application was lodged by Milkor to include these shareholders. This application is pending while due diligence is being conducted by organs of state with a vetting mandate as prescribed in the Act and its attendant Regulations.
In regard to confirmation of exports by Milkor, the confirmation being sought here is wide and somewhat tentative. However, it should be born in mind that transfers approved by the NCACC are effected strictly in accordance with sec 15 of the NCAC Act (Act 41 of 2002, as amended).
The Act also provides that if and when it is established that individuals belong to or are involved in nefarious activities in South Africa and/or elsewhere, the approval sought for their admission as new shareholders of Milkor shall not be granted by the NCACC under such circumstances.
Approved / Not Approved
Mr J T Radebe, MP
Minister in The Presidency
Date
21 April 2017 - NW799
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)What was the (a) budget and (b) total cost of hosting the National Youth Development Agency’s first SA Youth Awards ceremony on 28 July 2012 in terms of (i) venue hire, (ii) catering, (iii) awards and (iv) all other expenses;
Reply:
See the link below for reply:
https://pmg.org.za/files/RNW799Table1-170421.docx
https://pmg.org.za/files/RNW799Table2-170421.docx
21 April 2017 - NW818
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister in the Presidency
Whether his Office has engaged with the Office of Women in The Presidency to discuss the roll out of Project Dignity to provide sanitary towels to vulnerable and poor girls; if not, why not; if so, (a) in what ways will the Office of The Presidency be involved and (b) what are the further relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
By virtue of its location in The Presidency, the Office of Women in The Presidency works collaboratively with all the other Offices in the Presidency on matters affecting our communities.
Approved / Not Approved
Mr J T Radebe, MP
Minister in The Presidency
Date:
21 April 2017 - NW685
Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Economic Development
(1)Did (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017; if so, what amount was spent in each case; (2) did (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma; if so, (aa) which items were purchased and (bb) at what cost, in each case?
Reply:
The Economic Development Department and its entities did not participate in the above-mentioned event or auction.
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21 April 2017 - NW929
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)Whether there is any position of (a) chief executive officer, (b) chief financial officer and/or (c) chief operating officer that is currently vacant in each entity reporting to him; if so, (i) how long has each specified position been vacant and (ii) what is the reason for each vacancy; (2) have the vacancies been advertised; if so, (a) were interviews done and (b) on what date will the vacancies be filled; (3) (a) what is the total number of persons who are currently employed in the specified positions in an acting capacity, (b) for what period has each person been acting in each position and (c) has any of the specified persons applied for the positions?
Reply:
There are no vacancies in regard to the mentioned positions.
Approved / Not Approved
Mr J T Radebe, MP
Minister in The Presidency
Date
21 April 2017 - NW661
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development
Has the vacancy on the Board of the Industrial Development Corporation that resulted from Mr Brian Molefe’s resignation been filled; if not, by what date will the vacancy be filled; if so, by whom?
Reply:
Section 6(2) of the Industrial Development Corporation Act provides for a board of directors of not less than five and not more than 15 directors. Currently the Board has 12 directors. Should it become appropriate to appoint additional members to the Board, an announcement of such successful candidate/s will be made.
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21 April 2017 - NW796
Chance, Mr R to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)Who did the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) consult before drawing up the business model for BuddiBox; (2) did the NYDA executives meet representatives from (a) a certain company (name furnished) and (b) the Department of Small Business Development prior to the establishment of BuddiBox in January 2017; if so, (i) on what dates and (ii) what was discussed in each case; (3) (a) did the specified company present its business model to the NYDA executives and (b) was an agreement reached for a partnership between the NYDA and the company; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
The National Youth Development Agency issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) that was advertised on 16 January 2015 and closed on the 06 February 2015 for organisations to partner with the NYDA on all of its programmes. The concept came as a response to that request for proposals.
On the 13 February 2014 Zeila from Costilogix which is a South African company that offers entrepreneurship to the unemployed requested for a meeting with the office of the CEO. In this meeting the Directors of Costilogix, Bobby Mosidi and Frans Venter were going to meet with the office of the CEO, to see if they could partner with NYDA to support the youth. The office of the CEO referred the request to Senior Manager Rural Development to handle the request.
Costilogix has never presented their business model to the NYDA executives, and there is no partnership agreement between NYDA and Costilogix.
Approved / Not Approved
Mr J T Radebe, MP
Minister in The Presidency
Date
20 April 2017 - NW314
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
With reference to her reply to question 1873 on 27 September 2016, what progress has been made since with the negotiations between the Small Enterprise Finance Agency SOC Ltd and the tenants of the Gauteng Township Industrial Parks to transfer ownership of the parks to the tenants?”
Reply:
The Gauteng Province Industrial Parks Association (GAPIPA) Executive Committee refused the offer to buy the Properties at the price reflecting the properties Fair Market Value. Their expectation is that the transfer must be free since they are not prepared to pay anything for the properties. We indicated to them that the board approved the sale and transfer at a selling price of fair market value and sefa management team cannot go beyond its mandate by transferring the properties for free. The GAPIPA Executive Committee further demanded to negotiate directly with sefa Board. Sefa is in the process of considering a board meeting with GAPIPA Executive Committee.
20 April 2017 - NW834
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to his reply to question 2456 on 5 December 2016, how did each international trip undertaken by management executives of the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (a) directly and (b) indirectly contribute to increase the number of beneficiaries who received skills training?
Reply:
Based on the information obtained from the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA):
World Skills Summit Trip to Brazil
The Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FP&M SETA), used the opportunity to benchmark different Skills Development models used in other countries, and how to best implement and monitor the implementation of learning programmes across industries. It was also important to discuss and learn how Skills Development initiatives are funded in other countries, and the involvement of Government, the private sector and Non-Governmental Organisations, as partners.
In view of the above, the FP&M SETA has since facilitated discussions between industry sectors and TVET colleges, aimed at building a working relationship between colleges and industry. This promotes much needed skills development for the economy.
International Leadership Development Programme (ILDP) Trip to the USA
The explicit objectives of the programme as established by the FP&M SETA are as detailed below:
- To develop potential leadership and strategic positions with a view to expose learners to international benchmarks and best practices.
- Provide the sector with potential leaders that have strong business and leadership acumen.
- Immerse participants in academic and market experiences to accelerate their business insights and learn directly from local and global business leaders.
- To cultivate personal and professional development, and create opportunities for participants to function more effectively in a team.
- To transfer and apply knowledge gained on the programme into their own organisations, thereby providing a return on investment for attending FP&M SETA ILDP.
The total number of beneficiaries was 26 and created opportunities for:
- Leadership Development;
- Business Knowledge;
- Creating new sectors or new market niches or new technology;
- New solutions based on international trends;
- MIT: Platform-based manufacturing - can be applied to all goods and services (through finding a successful platform and leveraging innovations and products); and
- 3-D/Additive manufacturing (allows for localised customisation, decentralised sourcing).
Some of the successes or highlights include:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management.
- 12 Students are ready to write examinations to achieve the coveted Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, NQF level 8 (entry to MBA).
- Stakeholder engagement opportunities.
- Networking at Board level with FP&M SETA.
- Robust discussions with industry leaders, which were well received by the participants and provided them with the opportunity to engage, debate and discuss with each other in an informal and relaxed environment.
- Prior to the international trip, Professors from MIT generously spent time guiding the students through the content of the programme in the USA and answering their questions.
- The Professors are internationally renowned and have achieved many teaching and academic awards.
- A Graduation ceremony.
- Furthermore, MIT donated a 3D printer which will be used as follows:
- 3D Manufacturing is revolutionising manufacturing and students were granted permission to visit the MIT 3D lab as well as one of the leading manufacturers of 3D printers in the world namely, FORMLABS.
- The ownership of the printer will be vested in the best performing student in the class, who will demonstrate the printer at 3 events for FP&M SETA, who will bear all associated costs including training on how to use the printer and the resins required for the end product.
- This particular printer has only just been launched internationally.
Local (SA) Content
The ILDP programme was designed to encourage a high level of intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship. A combination of a real-world perspective on current local and global challenges with lots of inspiration to ensure participants push past obvious barriers and constraints into the exceptional. Particular attention was paid to entrepreneurial manufacturing and marketing opportunities and to assessing the viability of an innovation or new venture of the student's choice. The Advanced Entrepreneurship module was designed to get them to focus their thinking. All modules for the FP&M SETA ILDP were customised and aligned with NQF level expectations.
International (USA) Content
It was decided to adopt a systems engineering approach to the manufacturing innovation part of the International Leadership Development Programme (ILDP). The sub-sectors of the FP&MSETA are economically stressed due to market inefficiencies and a lack of competitiveness in their manufacturing and operational methods versus global competition. The goal of the MIT leg was to expose them to best thinkers and leading innovators in a systems engineering approach to manufacturing. Examining how they transform an innovative idea in the manufacturing space is pivotal to this particular programme.
Success from the Integrated Assignments
(Return on Investment: Action-Learning Integrated Assignment Presentation and Examination)
- Ensured that the students integrated all their learning on the programme in alignment with the goals of the programme. Students were required to present their innovative ideas to a panel including FP&M SETA at the conclusion of the programme.
- As a result, 26 innovations and new ventures are ready to go to funders and if implemented would generate employment.
Women’s Forum Global Meeting in France
“Our future is notoriously unpredictable” underpinned the conference message and was central to the responses, ideas and discussions for the duration of the conference. The overarching theme of energising the world is hugely valuable and relevant for the work of the FP&M SETA. It is important to link work with the possibility of "energising our sub sectors" to better tackle the intractable challenges of sustainable development that lies ahead for young people, women and society at large. More importantly, the conference highlighted the need for strategic engagement and collaboration with sub sectors and a collective of various sub-sectors around gender equality, women's participation and economic advancement. It was also important in highlighting the various technological and impactful innovations of women from around the globe that are reshaping the way in which business and social enterprises respond to poverty reduction and human development.
a) The Cartier Women's Initiatives Awards was instrumental in showcasing and profiling high impact innovation of its global finalists — notably the recognition of an emergent South African social enterprise started by Thato Kgatlhanye (Rethaka Trading), who recycles plastic bags and manufactures a school bag with a solar panel that offers low income school children the possibility of light at home to read and complete after school tasks. This small business employs 17 full time staff and falls directly within the FP&M sub sector focus and these are the type of high impact entrepreneurship skills and innovation that must profiled, celebrated, encouraged and replicated nationally.
b) Another outcome of the trip is the Women in Leadership Development Programme that has since been established within the SETA. Conferences are currently being scheduled as part of this programme.
Belfast Skill Summit in February 2016
The thematic focus of the skills summit was creating a skilled workforce: The importance of vocational education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The overall purpose of the programme was for participants to better understand how Northern Ireland is developing its skills system to meet its objective to “create one of the most entrepreneurial knowledge economies in Europe by 2030”, how developing skills for STEM is critical to achieving this and for sharing of various country experiences.
FP&MSETA directly contributed to increasing the number of beneficiaries as follows:
- Capacitating one female FP&M SETA staff member on international skills planning trends in relation to Artisanal training - Ms Ansie Nagel, Artisan Learning Coordinator.
- Opportunity for international exposure of one FP&M SETA staff member to broaden their knowledge on skills development.
- One female internal staff member appointed to specialise in Artisan Development.
- Provided an opportunity for international benchmarking opportunity in artisan training and skills development for one FP&M SETA staff member.
- The trip directly resulted in the implementation of 5 national projects on Artisan Development.
- The trip directly resulted in the implementation of one provincial project in the Western Cape on Artisan Development with 50 beneficiaries.
The trip indirectly contributed to increasing the number of beneficiaries as follows:
- Introduced the FP&M SETA to the skills sector in the United Kingdom (UK), particularly the local entrepreneurship economy, which is of high relevance to South Africa.
- Awareness of possibility of outreach programmes to raise esteem of technical trade and vocational education.
- Learning opportunities for the SETA to implement suitable beneficiaries for the SETA. There are a plethora of modalities for skills development through immersive and mobile learning units that travel to outlying rural communities in Northern Ireland made possible by collaborative partnerships between TVET colleges and industry partners.
- Overall improvement of the artisan delivery model.
- Increasing of artisan registration and completion rates.
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
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QUESTION 834 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
20 April 2017 - NW832
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With regard to his reply to question 2454 on 5 December 2016, how did each international trip undertaken by management executives of the Education Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (a) directly and (b) indirectly contribute to increasing the number of beneficiaries of skills training?
Reply:
Based on the information obtained from the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA), the international trip to Brazil for the World Skills Competition contributed as follows:
- The programmes that were implemented ensured that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges received adequate and increased support to ensure sufficient skills development in the sector.
- In determining its programmes, ETDP SETA considered the National Development Plan and the White Paper for Post-School Education and Training (PSET), which places a huge responsibility on TVET colleges to improving both employability and entrepreneurial skills of students.
- Since South Africa did not “win” the competition, ETDP SETA has committed to provide the necessary support towards World Skills South Africa in order to contribute towards improved performance.
The Chief Executive Officer of ETDP SETA is a member of World Skills South Africa and needs to ensure that processes and logistics are in place for ensuring skills acquisitions and transfer from relevant experts.
Programme 1 of ETDP SETA’s Annual Performance Plan (APP) for 2015/16 included the commissioning of research chairs on TVET, Work Integrated Learning, Labour Market Intelligence, and Monitoring and Evaluation at Sector Level. The research chairs’ terms of reference were revised for continuation until 2018 with an intention to strengthen TVET colleges output, including the following:
- Work Integrated Learning - College lecturers received additional attention to ensure that there is integration between theory and industry related skills. The primary intention was to expose lecturers to industry in order to improve their pedagogy.
- TVET research - The research is now focusing on understanding current curriculum content and pedagogy in the light of the mandate of colleges, as they are required to produce a different “breed” of learners with skills that will make them self-employable.
Programme 2 of the APP for 2016/17 showed an increase in financial support for the skilling of TVET personnel. All 50 TVET colleges participated in various skills development programmes and an amount of R34 million was availed for the 2016/17 financial year compared to an amount of R9 million during 2015/16.
Programme 4 of the 2016/17 and 2017/18 APPs show significant increases in learners who need to be provided with workplace experience opportunities. This programme increases their employability opportunities and attainment of the N6 National Diploma. 1 125 College students were assisted with workplace training opportunities and the payment of stipends to cover traveling expenses. The target for the 2015/16 financial year was 500.
ETDP SETA has continued to place and support Career Development Officers (CDOs) at TVET colleges with at least one CDO per campus. The role of the CDOs is to assist in the recruitment of learners to consider TVET colleges as institutions of choice and not to assume that universities are the only option. They also provide student liaison support to the relevant managers and provide career information to current and new students. ETDP SETA afforded the CDOs with a training opportunity through UNISA on career guidance. The current cohort was placed for a period of 5 years and a new cohort will soon commence in the 2017/18 financial year.
In 2017/18, ETDP SETA will have at least two offices attached to TVET colleges to increase its support to the identified colleges.
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QUESTION 832 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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DATE:
20 April 2017 - NW835
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to his reply to question 2458 on 6 December 2016, how did each international trip undertaken by management executives of the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (a) directly and (b) indirectly contribute to increase the number of beneficiaries who received skills training?
Reply:
The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) responded as follows:
World Skills 2015 in Brazil
This is an international artisan skills competition held every 2 years. HWSETA was a member of the World Skills Steering Committee as representative of a cluster of SETAs. All SETAs have artisans as an indicator in the Annual Performance Plans, and support work ready graduates in various trades. HWSETA has submitted a report on this International trip to various stakeholders.
The Skills Steering Committee, of which HWSETA is a part, has drafted a full report with recommendations to the Department in order to implement some of the learning.
HWSETA visited Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges and an employer involved in community skills development in Brazil, in order to learn more about skills development in Brazil and to bring back best practice to the World Skills Steering Committee and HWSETA. Furthermore, the delegation attended presentations by the Skills Working Group of BRICS, World Skills Global Leaders Forum, and on Skills Supply and Demand as well as Skills for Sustainable Development.
The recommendations from the delegation of HWSETA to this competition has informed the HWSETA strategy going forward. HWSETA has also been able to contribute to the World Skills Steering Committee influencing future completions and increasing in the number of artisan skills showcased in future world competitions.
The International trip to Brazil was valuable in contributing to the HWSETA strategy that benefits the learners funded by the HWSETA, as well as the employers and partners, in carrying out the HWSETA mandate and strategy.
Namibia Training Authority
The trip to the Namibian Training Authority (NTA) was undertaken on 11 October 2016. NTA extended an invitation to HWSETA to enquire how SETAs operated within South Africa and share how NTA operated in Namibia in relation to skills development. The purpose was to learn from each other, as skills development authorities. HWSETA, as well as NTA, shared presentations on skills development in their respective countries. A discussion around their unique dispensations ensued and sharing of best practices took place. HWSETA has committed to a continued relationship with NTA to share information, experiences and advice when needed, particularly around the area of health and social sciences. The NTA team will also visit HWSETA within the coming year.
The experience of this visit allowed HWSETA to implement some best practices in its short-term strategy and future strategic initiatives to enhance skills development in the health and social sciences.
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QUESTION 835 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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DATE:
20 April 2017 - NW819
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)Whether his department has entered into performance agreements with principals of public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges; if not, why not; if so, (a) how are the agreements linked to financial incentives for the principals, (b) are the agreements standardised, (c) to what extent are the agreements tailored to fit local challenges that need to be managed, (d) what are the critical performance indicators used in the agreements and (e) what is the weighting allocated to each of the indicators; (2) (a)(i) when and (ii) by whom were the principals last assessed and (b) what procedures have been put in place to ensure that the scores achieved during the assessments are moderated and of comparable standard across all public TVET colleges, given the vast differences in the challenges faced by the principals?
Reply:
(1) Yes, the Department has entered into performance agreements with principals of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.
(a) Principals are members of the Senior Management Service (SMS) and the SMS handbook links financial incentives to assessed performance.
(b) Performance agreements have been standardised for the 2017/18 performance cycle.
(c) Revised Key Result Areas (KRAs) were consulted with Regional Managers and principals to ensure that they take into account local challenges that need to be managed.
(d) There are several Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) linked to respective Key Result Areas (KRAs). The KRAs, activities and KPIs are outlined in the attached Annexure A.
(e) The weighting is not linked to KPIs but rather to the KRAs. There are three critical KRAs. The first KRA is that of improving student performance and development, which is weighted at 50%. The second is on student registration and enrolment planning, weighted at 25% and the last KRA is on the management of examinations and assessments, which is also weighted at 25%.
(2) (a) (i) The principals were last assessed in the third quarter which ended in December 2016.
(ii) They were assessed by the Regional Managers, who are their immediate supervisors.
(b) The Department has a moderation committee, which moderates and standardises the assessed scores across all public TVET colleges.
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ANNEXURE A
KEY RESULT AREAS |
ACTIVITIES / OUTPUTS PER QUARTER |
PERFORMANCE MEASURES |
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PERFORMANCE INDICATOR |
WEIGHT |
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Monitor the implementation of student development and performance plans |
Submission of student developmental plans to DHET |
50% |
Coordinate data analysis of student performance and submit to DHET |
Submission of student performance data to DHET |
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Engage with Student Representative Councils (SRCs) |
Enhanced working relations with SRCs |
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Constitute Academic Boards |
Fully constituted and functioning Academic Boards |
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Develop lecturer development programmes |
Lecturer development programmes implemented |
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Effectiveness of lecturer development programmes assessed |
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Ensure that there is sufficient learning material and protective gear |
Adequate and relevant learning material provided before commencement of the academic year |
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Protective gear provided before commencement of the academic year |
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Ensure efficient management and administration of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme |
NSFAS administered in line with the policy and applicable guidelines |
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Student allowances paid on time in line with guidelines |
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Analyse results and development of interventions to improve student performance |
Examination results analysed per subject, per campus with best and worst performing subjects identified |
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Interventions to improve student performance developed and implemented |
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Ensure student enrolments are in line with funding norms |
Student enrolments in line with the budget allocated to the College |
25% |
Student enrolments audited as per the guidelines |
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Ensure student enrolments are audited in line with targets set by the DHET |
Student enrolments in line with targets |
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Ensuring student registrations are completed on time |
Student registration process completed on time |
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Academic year commences as planned |
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Monitor and report on college enrolments |
Enrolment report submitted to the Department on time |
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Monitor data management per examination cycle, including double capturing |
Correct data captured and submitted to DHET examinations |
25% |
3.1 Ensure the functionality and efficiency of IT and data management systems to generate reliable data for National Examinations |
Monitor submission of data per examination cycle |
Timeous submission to DHET examinations. |
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Conduct verification of all raw data prior to submission to DHET examination per cycle |
Verification conducted on all necessary information submitted to DHET examinations |
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3.2 Ensure full compliance to national policies, standard operating procedures, guidelines and management plans by exercising oversight of all assessment activities across examination centres and delivery points within the College |
Coordinate implementation of and monitor all compliance standards per examination cycle, e.g.
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Successful and complete implementation of all compliance standards |
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Management of scripts and mark-sheets by delivery points |
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Management and storage of mark-sheets. |
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Verification and sign-off of txt files by college Principals |
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3.3 Ensure that consolidated institutional reports are generated and duly submitted for national examinations |
Submissions of reports such as; daily conduct, irregularities, state of readiness and any other reports as required by DHET examinations |
Timeous submissions of comprehensive reports
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3.4 Coordinate the establishment and functioning of an institutional assessment committee |
Portfolios, for example: IT, data, SBA – compliance and quality assurance, examination conduct, irregularities and any other portfolio related to dissemination of examinations |
Fully constituted institutional assessment committees |
20 April 2017 - NW838
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With regard to his reply to question 2463 on 6 December 2016, how did each international trip undertaken by management executives of the Mining Qualifications Authority (a) directly and (b) indirectly contribute to increasing the number of beneficiaries of skills training?
Reply:
The study trip had brought different learning perspectives and a comparative analysis between the two countries with best practices learned and applied in a South African context, thereby contributing towards increased beneficiation of mining sector output and support for the development of local skills in jewellery design, Watchmaking and Goldsmithing art.
The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) identified and placed 25 young learners at the Tari School of Jewellery in Italy to study as Goldsmiths and Watchmakers. These learners went through a thorough selection process and came from different parts of the country.
On completion of the programme in June 2017, the learners will be qualified artisans and have opportunities as entrepreneurs in the jewellery economy. The State Diamond Trader and MQA are engaging on the development of a sustainable exit strategy for these students.
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
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QUESTION 838 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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DATE:
20 April 2017 - NW840
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With regard to his reply to question 1763 on 18 October 2016, how did each international trip undertaken by management executives of the Transport Education and Training Authority (a) directly and (b) indirectly contribute to increasing the number of beneficiaries of skills training?
Reply:
Commonwealth Lawyers Association Conference April 2016
The corporate governance of Sector Education and Training Authorities is an integral part of the implementation of the Skills Development Act, 1998. The Company Secretary shared with all 54 Commonwealth countries the challenges and opportunities associated with corporate governance in South Africa and in turn gained experience of corporate governance in other countries. This experience manifested in focused advice to the Board and in turn proper decisions taken to ensure that Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) management implement the mandate of government as per the national priorities.
World Maritime University (WMU) Graduation, TETA 2016 Cohort orientation + 2015 Cohort Farewell and Lund University discussions - November 2015
The World Maritime University (WMU) trained 18 Learners at postgraduate level with another 10 learners ready for intake in the 2017 calendar year. The South African Qualifications Authority has since recognised the University with the result that the relationship between TETA and WMU will continue to address Operation Phakisa imperatives.
The relationship between TETA and WMU fits squarely within government’s priorities in maritime (Operation Phakisa) and more learners will be afforded the opportunity of acquiring skills in this field.
GIBS International Leadership Development Programme (ILDP) and International Executive Development Programme (IEDP) Global Immersion Report January 2016
100 Transport sector employees were trained in the International Leadership Development Programme, which included an international leg and a further 25 transport sector employees were trained in the International Executive Development Programme.
Wits Business School Strategic International Board Leadership Programme August 2015
The Boards of all SETAs comprise of employer representatives as well as organised labour and, in TETA’s instance, employees within the transport sector. 18 Learners within the sector have benefitted from this programme.
This Programme was aimed at enhancing the Board and Senior Management’s capabilities in implementing the Skills Development mandate. Emanating from this programme, the management and Board has established an essential, beneficial relationship that will serve the greater purpose of enhancing the performance of TETA as per the Service Level Agreement signed with the Department of Higher Education and Training.
International Maritime Organisation
This visit is linked to the World Maritime University, a University established under the auspices of the International Maritime Organisation (United Nations).
Panama August 2016
TETA had invested an amount of R202 million into the now defunct Fidentia, which funds were meant for skills development. Upon the Curator having been appointed to handle the affairs of Fidentia, TETA received an amount of R33 million in the first Curator’s report. A further amount of R15 million is likely to be paid into TETA’s accounts upon acceptance of the Liquidation and Distribution account by the Master of the High Court. This amount will be reinvested into skills development.
R8 million of the R33 million received by TETA was reinvested into the World Maritime University programme with the result that 10 learners from the transport sector, as seconded by SAMSA, were funded to undertake postgraduate learning at the University. The visit was aimed at following some of the money Fidentia channelled outside the shores of South Africa for purposes of re-investing it into skills programmes.
Cranfield and Plymouth August 2016
A leadership development programme aimed only at women has been established in collaboration with Cranfield University. In 2017, TETA has committed to send 20 women to Cranfield University in the United Kingdom for this particular purpose.
Mozambique TETA/Indub Litigation April 2016
This is part of litigation and the matter is still sub judice. Should the Courts find in favour of TETA, the savings generated will be reinvested into skills development.
Road Safety Study Tour
TETA has partnered with the Road Traffic Infringement Agency to roll out road safety programmes in the country resembling the lessons learnt on the trip. This programme will benefit a considerable number of beneficiaries and is aimed at addressing the carnage on South Africa’s roads.
Students for Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE)
TETA as advocates for SMME development and supporting small growing institutions has established a need to look at extending its scope to support high school pupils, college and university students in their entrepreneurial ideas and innovations. To this end, TETA has adopted 54 schools across the provinces of South Africa. The programme is aimed at supporting the schools with Mathematics, Science and Technology. A small business development strategy has since been adopted by the TETA Board with the result that many small companies are currently being supported.
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
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QUESTION 840 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
20 April 2017 - NW833
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With regard to his reply to question 2453 on 6 December 2016, how did each international trip undertaken by management executives of the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (a) directly and (b) indirectly contribute to increasing the number of beneficiaries of skills training?
Reply:
The trips provided the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) with a deepened understanding of what the knowledge and experiences are of the water and energy sectors in order that it better positions the entity to lead skills development and capacity building within the sector.
Due to these exposure opportunities, EWSETA could guide universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in the development of infrastructure, lecturer development and research focus, etc. and enable access to the latest technologies by enriching the education and training initiatives at universities of technology and TVET colleges.
The overseas study visits also enabled EWSETA to identify strategic and relevant partnerships that strengthened EWSETA’s capacity to service its sector in line with its core mandate and research sharing initiatives.
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 833 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
20 April 2017 - NW923
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)Whether there is any position of (a) chief executive officer, (b) chief financial officer and/or (c) chief operating officer that is currently vacant in each entity reporting to him; if so, (i) how long has each specified position been vacant and (ii) what is the reason for each vacancy; (2) have the vacancies been advertised; if so, (a) were interviews done and (b) on what date will the vacancies be filled; (3) (a) what is the total number of persons who are currently employed in the specified positions in an acting capacity, (b) for what period has each person been acting in each position and (c) has any of the specified persons applied for the positions?
Reply:
The question was forwarded to the Department and the entities who responded as follows:
Department of Home Affairs
(1)(a) No
(1)(b) No
(1)(c) No
(2) Not applicable
3) Not applicable
Government Printing Works
(1)(a)(i) 11 months
(1)(a)(ii) Departure of former incumbent
(1)(b)(i) Not applicable
(1)(b)(ii) Not applicable
(1)(c)(i) Not applicable
(1)(c)(ii) Not appplicable
(2)(a) Recruitment process to commence
(2)(b) In the coming few months
(3)(a) 1
(3)(b) 11 months
(3)(c) Not applicable
Electoral Commission
(1)(a)(i-ii) Became vacant on 1 April 2017 following the departure of Mr. Moepya, who was employed on a fixed term contract.
(1)(b) The role of Chief Financial Officer was allocated to the Senior Manager: Financial Administration, Ms Rowley-Withey, when she was appointed. She retained the role when promoted to Deputy CEO: Corporate Services on 1 March 2014. The Commission has since taken a decision to separate the two roles and fixed-term appointment will soon be made in respect of the role of chief financial officer.
(1)(c) Not applicable
(2) The vacancy for the CEO has not as yet been advertised as it only fell vacant on 1 April 2017, the Commission is yet to consider the process and period for recruitment of the CEO but will do so at its next scheduled meeting.
(3)(a) One.
(3)(b) The Deputy Chief Electoral Officer responsible for Electoral Operations is acting in the post of CEO, whilst the process to fill the post is undertaken.
(3)(c) The process has not yet begun.
20 April 2017 - NW928
Mackay, Mr G to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)Whether there is any position of (a) chief executive officer, (b) chief financial officer and/or (c) chief operating officer that is currently vacant in each entity reporting to him; if so, (i) how long has each specified position been vacant and (ii) what is the reason for each vacancy; (2) have the vacancies been advertised; if so, (a) were interviews done and (b) on what date will the vacancies be filled; (3) (a) what is the total number of persons who are currently employed in the specified positions in an acting capacity, (b) for what period has each person been acting in each position and (c) has any of the specified persons applied for the positions?
Reply:
1. |
2. |
3 |
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ii)Entities |
CGS |
(a)CEO post is Vacant (i)May 2015 (ii)Previous incumbent resigned |
(a)Yes, (b) but no suitable candidate was identified. |
(a)1 person (b)16 and 4 months respectively (c)Not applicable |
MINTEK |
No vacant positions |
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SDT |
No vacant positions |
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SADPMR |
(a)CEO post is vacant (i)1 June 2016 (ii) Contract lapsed (b) CFO post is vacant (i)14 May 2016 (ii)Resignation |
(a)Firstly advertised on 15/05/2016 Re-advertised: 20/02/2017 Closing date was 03/03/2017 (a)Advert: 14/02/2016 Re-advertised: 15/01/2017 Closing date was 27/01/2017 |
(a) Two (2) employees are currently employed in an acting capacity, (1) Acting Chief Executive Officer (1) Acting Chief Financial Officer. (b) Acting Chief Executive Officer: the first one acted from 01/06/2016 – 30/08/2016 The second one acted from 01/09/2016 – 30/11/2016 and was re-appointed again from 01/12/2016 – 31/01/2017. The third acted from 01/02/2017 to date. Acting Chief Financial Officer: first one acted from 21/04/2016 - 20 /06/2016 and 31/06/2016 – 31/07/2016 Reappointed on 14 /12/ 2016 to 31/01/2017 and 01/03/2017 to 31 March 2017 Another acting was appointed on 11/10/2016 to 30/11/2016 (c) Acting Chief Executive Officer, yes. Acting Chief Executive Officer, yes. |
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MHSC |
No vacant positions |
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
20 April 2017 - NW841
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With regard to his reply to question 2467 on 5 December 2016, how did each international trip undertaken by management executives of the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (a) directly and (b) indirectly contribute to increasing the number of beneficiaries of skills training?
Reply:
The collaboration of the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA), wholesale and retail industry, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges after the trips has resulted in the following outcomes:
- 250 Unemployed and 250 employed learners were enrolled for qualifications developed in partnership with retail companies, TVET colleges and W&RSETA.
- 11 TVET college lecturers were exposed to retail companies operations for work experiential learning.
The trips also resulted in the following:
- Work placement opportunities were created by the participating companies for all registered unemployed learners.
- The following qualifications were developed and implemented through TVET colleges:
- National Qualifications Framework (NQF) 3 National Certificate W&R Operations Retail Skills
- NQF 4 National Certificate W&R Operations Supervision
- NQF 5 National Certificate W&R Generic Management
- NQF 5 National Certificate W&R Buying and Planning
- Wholesale and Retail Schools of Excellence have been established in the following TVET colleges:
- Esayidi
- Mthashana
- Majuba
- Ethekwini
- College of Cape Town
- Vuselela
- Motheo
- Gert Sibande
- National Certificate (Vocational) Retail Qualification for NQF levels 2 - 4 have been developed in partnership with retail companies and TVET colleges. NQF levels 2 and 3 have already been successfully implemented during the 2016/17 financial year.
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QUESTION 841 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
20 April 2017 - NW830
Bucwa, Ms H to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With regard to his reply to question 2451 on 6 December 2016, how did each international trip undertaken by management executives of the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (a) directly and (b) indirectly contribute to increasing the number of beneficiaries of skills training?
Reply:
Based on the reports obtained from the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) pertaining to the World Skills Competition Trip to Brazil:
Delegates were able to learn skills development and training approaches adopted by Brazil and other countries participating in this event.
Delegates also learnt of partnerships that existed between SENAI schools, i.e. government, and industry in which there is realisation of quality vocational training required for economic growth and development. This exposure enabled the CHIETA to reposition their partnership models within the context of the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system.
Delegates were also exposed to global skills development and training strategies of developed and developing countries that participated in the event.
In relation to the Marine Manufacturing Seminar trip to China, as per reports obtained from CHIETA:
a) One delegate was certificated at the marine manufacturing seminar, aimed at expanding and broadening the understanding of the oceans economy.
b) The Chinese government outlined their partnerships with higher education and training institutions in the marine economy through skills development and training.
The South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) is the implementing agency for skills development and training in the maritime oceans economy and CHIETA is a working group member on the Operation Phakisa Oil, Gas and Manufacturing Skills Working Group.
CHIETA did not incur any costs during the study tour as funding was sponsored by the Chinese government.
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QUESTION 830 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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DATE:
20 April 2017 - NW837
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With regard to his reply to question 2462 on 6 December 2016, how did each international trip undertaken by management executives of the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (a) directly and (b) indirectly contribute to increasing the number of beneficiaries of skills training?
Reply:
The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) responded as follows:
Namibia Trip in February 2015 |
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Indirect benefit |
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Norway and Denmark Trip in April 2015 |
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Direct benefit |
merSETA is supporting skills development at correctional services centres. The lessons learned from the visit were how youth offender programmes are structured, developed and implemented. merSETA has since implemented 8 offender rehabilitation programmes, which includes entrepreneurship. Thus far, there are more than 200 offenders enrolled. The first success indicator was that 20 offenders, who had completed, were given equipment and have started their own business. |
Russia Trip in May 2015 |
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Indirect benefit |
Dr Patel was invited as the Chairperson of WSSA. The visit was aimed at examining the future skills needs of the economy as determined by the transformation of real sectors driven by major technological and social trends. Based on identified future skills needs and new working contexts, participants also discussed new solutions in the educational ecosystem that can help reduce education training and skills development gaps. The methodology used has been shared with merSETA stakeholders and adapted for the SETA’s sector skills planning methodology. |
World Skills Competition in Brazil, August 2016 |
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Direct benefit |
Twenty-two learners participated in the World Skills Competition representing SA in nineteen trades. Fifty-two other countries participated in this competition. |
Indirect benefit |
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International Network on Innovative Apprenticeship (INAP) 6th International Conference in Ballarat Australia |
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Indirect benefit |
The CEO presented a keynote address on innovative apprenticeship development. He presented a paper on the need to develop T-Shaped apprenticeships in response to the 21st century manufacturing and economy. The paper centred around the importance of curriculum change, industry involvement, response to manufacturing industry 4.0 and innovative apprenticeships instituted by merSETA in response to economic demands. |
United Kingdom (UK) Trip in November 2015 |
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Indirect benefit |
Together with British UK Trade and Investment, merSETA is supporting five colleges in benchmarking standards for lecture, management development and curriculum improvement within the manufacturing and engineering space. The CEO was a keynote speaker on addressing an international dialogue whose focus was on the impact that skills competitions have had at national level and how it meets the objectives of the South African government’s National Development Plan. |
Brussels Trip in February 2016 |
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Indirect benefit |
The visit was to discuss the World Skills Strategy for the 2025 World Skills Competitions which will also benefit the participant learners from South Africa |
London Trip in March 2016 |
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Indirect benefit |
The UK motor industries have developed a return on investment tool for the learners within the Retail Motor Industry space. The visit included observation of training at major retail motor training centres. merSETA has entered into an agreement with RMI (SA) and IMI (UK) to implement the return on training investment tool. merSETA has ventured into implementing the tool at sixty companies within South Africa. The project was initiated by RMI as a key stakeholder of merSETA |
Bremen University, Bremen, Germany – RSA TVET Research in April 2016 |
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Direct and Indirect benefit |
The visit was aimed at exploring an approach for skills transfer on partnerships with Bremen University and integrates research topics and themes into the Higher Education Institution system in South Africa. Enterprise based training centres for artisan training and one Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) lecturer development centre was visited. |
Bremen University, Bremen, Germany – RSA TVET Research in September 2016 |
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Direct and Indirect benefit |
Support sponsored PhD candidates who graduated from Bremen University. merSETA has introduced a manufacturing TVET research Master programmes with the University of the Western Cape for the Masters and PhD programmes. The PhD student is now employed by UWC to support the merSETA TVET lecturer development project for the postgraduate diploma, Masters and PhDs. Upgrading informal Apprenticeships - The education of skilled workers in the sector of informal apprenticeship – in the tradition of Master Artisan – already in quantitative terms plays a considerable role for the employment system and the local economy. |
Canada World Skills General Assembly and USA Trip in October 2016 |
|
Indirect benefit |
The visit was to study the apprenticeship model used in the United States with the view of adopting best practices for the South African apprenticeship system. BMW SA has been awarded the tender to assemble the BMW X3 SUV. The technology and methodology is totally different from the current one of the BMW 3 series. As from January 2018, South Africa will be the sole assembler of BMW X3 for the entire market and learners will be trained on this latest technology. |
Direct benefit |
The merSETA delegation visited the Urban Institute of Research and American Institute for Innovative Apprenticeship to engage on the 21st century apprenticeship programme. merSETA was given various curricula to use as a benchmark for the development of the South African qualification relating to apprenticeship at no cost. |
World Manufacturing Forum (WMF) in May 2016, Barcelona, Spain |
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Indirect benefit |
This is the only event that explores industry megatrends and provides high-level networking opportunities. The participants from large multinationals, small to medium sized enterprises and academic leaders discussed policy, economic, social, and technical challenges that influence the global manufacturing industry. The Department of Science and Technology held post WMF feedback sessions in which members of the delegation have reflected resulting in some concrete ideas to take forward some of the learning from the WMF. |
Brussels Trip in February 2016 |
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Indirect benefit |
Dr. Patel was invited in his capacity as Chairperson of WSSA to discuss the strategy for World Skills 2025. He facilitated the two-day session on developing the strategy for World Skills 2025, which was to be presented at the World Skills general assembly in Canada in October 2016. |
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
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QUESTION 837 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
20 April 2017 - NW836
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to his reply to question 2459 on 5 December 2016, how did each international trip undertaken by management executives of the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (a) directly and (b) indirectly contribute to increasing the number of beneficiaries of skills training?
Reply:
The international trip undertaken to Orlando in the United States of America directly increased the number of training beneficiaries by the four officials who attended the conference.
While, there was no quantitative increase in sector beneficiaries, the trip did have an impact on external beneficiaries, as officials were privy to cutting edge ideas and ways of thinking, as follows:
- Key note speakers shared messages on how to remain motivated in a fast paced business and ensure that the organsations vision and mission are shared by all staff. This renewed focus on motivation at all levels, contributed to the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) achieving its first clean audit by the Auditor-General of South Africa.
- Speakers also delved into creative solutions to disseminate skills development, these discussions have inspired several shifts in traditional thinking by INSETA, namely, a wider use of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to penetrate communities more widely. Offerings have traditionally been limited to the bigger metropoles, where the financial services industry is located, thus whittling away at the triple challenge of poverty, inequality and unemployment.
- The talks also inspired conversations around increased digitisation of learning to reach more remote communities. These internal conversations are continuing and will form part of the INSETA stategic planning sessions for 2017/18.
- Finally, the conversations around impact assessments and the move away from quantitative evaluation to qualitative impact evaluation has directly contributed to the INSETA Impact Assessment that will target over 4 000 previously funded beneficiaries in an attempt to establish the socio-economic impact that funding has had on their lives and that of their families, as well as to identify ways in which service offerings can improve.
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
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QUESTION 836 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
20 April 2017 - NW578
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)Whether he shared an image of a certain letter (details furnished) on Twitter on Friday, 24 February 2017, creating the impression that it is fake news; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (2) Is he aware that the letter is authentic; if so, when did he become aware of its authenticity; (3) Whether officials of his department visited the school prior to the letter being issued; if so, was there a threat of a R25 000 fine for each foreign national pupil without proper documents at the school leveled against the school’s principal; (4) Does his department have any policy allocating responsibility to principals for ensuring that foreign nationals who are pupils at their school have proper documentation; if so, what are the details of this policy?
Reply:
1. I am not aware of my predecessor circulating an image of a certain letter.
2. I cannot respond to the authencity or otherwise of the letter mentioned.
3. I have been informed that officials from the Department visited the school on 7 February 2017 as per the invite from the school. No threats of R25 000 fine were made by officials who attended the briefing session.
4. Yes. Section 39 of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002 as amended stipulate the duties and obligations of the learning institution of which the principal is responsible:
Learning institutions
1. No learning institution shall knowingly provide training or instruction to-
(a) An illegal foreigner;
(b) A foreigner whose status does not authorise him or her to receive such training or instruction by such person; or
(c) A foreigner on terms or conditions or in a capacity different from those contemplated in such foreigner’s status
2. If an illegal foreigner is found on any premises where instruction or training is provided, it shall be presumed that such foreigner was receiving instruction or training from, or allowed to receive instruction or training by, the person who has control over such premises, unless prima facie evidence to the contrary is adduced.
20 April 2017 - NW829
Bucwa, Ms H to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With regard to his reply to question 2449 on 6 December 2016, how did each international trip undertaken by management executives of the Bank Sector Education and Training Authority (a) directly and (b) indirectly contribute to increasing the number of beneficiaries of skills training?
Reply:
Based on the reports obtained from the Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BANKSETA), one delegate was certificated during one of the Marine Africa Expansion study trips. The trips were undertaken to inform the relevant African countries of the International Executive Development Programme (IEDP) General Banking and Investment Banking components as well as the Africa Expansion project and IEDP: Development Finance, which was approved in the 2016/17 financial year and comprised of a delegation from the banking and micro-finance sector.
The IEDP trips were undertaken to verify the continuing relevance of the programme to the sector from the Board (stakeholder) and executive management perspectives. The programme is continuing with an intake of 40 delegates from the sector on an annual basis.
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QUESTION 829 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
20 April 2017 - NW730
Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
In view of the indication from the National Treasury that the Border Management Authority Bill [B9-2016] may not be fully funded in its proposed form, what changes will be needed in the migration policy?
Reply:
The Department of Home Affairs is not aware of the indication by National Treasury that the Border Management Authority Bill [B9-2016] may not be fully funded in its proposed form.
Since the BMA is envisaged to be an implementation organ of state in the border environment no immediate migration policy changes are foreseen as a result of the BMA’s establishment. The White Paper process on International Migration is at an advanced stage and it already makes provision for and supports the establishment of a BMA.
20 April 2017 - NW821
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Has the Board of the Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA) been instructed to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AgriSETA; if so, (a) who informed the board, (b) on what date, (c) what progress has been made to date and (d) what are the charges; (2) whether the Chairperson of the board and the CEO entered into any discussions which will result in the CEO taking a severance package in return for the dropping of the potential charges; if so, (a) what amount has been requested and offered for the severance package and (b) what are the further relevant details; (3) (a) what is his position on entities reporting to him choosing to award severance packages rather than conducting disciplinary processes, especially where prima facie evidence and advice received recommend that a disciplinary process should be initiated and (b) has he communicated this position to all entities reporting to him?
Reply:
1. No, the Board of Agricultural Sector and Training Authority (AgriSETA) was instructed in terms of section 14A of the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998, to submit a report addressing the veracity of allegations as well as the action plan to resolve the issues raised.
2. No, the Chairperson of the board has not entered into any discussions with the Chief Executive Officer regarding the taking of a severance package.
3.(a) In cases where there is prima facie evidence of a crime, corrective action has to be undertaken in accordance with relevant prescripts.
(b) All SETAs are guided by their internal policies and the SETA standard constitution, which is applicable to all SETA staff members.
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
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DATE:
QUESTION 821 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
20 April 2017 - NW839
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With regard to his reply to question 2464 on 6 December 2016, how did each international trip undertaken by management executives of the Public Sector Education and Training Authority (a) directly and (b) indirectly contribute to increasing the number of beneficiaries of skills training?
Reply:
According to the Public Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA), the purpose of attending the World Skills Conference was to:
- To participate in the World Skills Leaders Forum, network and exchange ideas with global leaders in skills development;
- Capacitate senior management on international skills development trends and provide exposure to leaders in the field of vocational skills development;
- To be exposed to innovative skills development interventions for youth; and
- Visit the Public Service Training Academy in Sao Paulo.
After attending this conference, the Chief Executive Officer and Accounting Authority presented a report to the board. Some of the benefits of this trip for PSETA are as follows:
- Strengthened relationship with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges through best practice examples of exhibitions learnt from various countries on vocational education and training;
- Experience used in analyses during development of 2017/18 Strategic planning documents;
- Based on learning with the Escola Nacional de Administração Pública (ENAP) Brazilian School of Public Administration, PSETA explored the training of public service officials through various e-learning courses in an effort to increase efficiencies and reduce cost; and
- PSETA board and management shared country experiences and best practices on training interventions in the public service.
CONTACT PERSONS:
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
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DATE:
QUESTION 839 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
20 April 2017 - NW820
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)With reference to performance agreements entered into with principals of public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges, (a) how many principals were assessed during the last assessment cycle and (b) what percentage of the specified principals qualified for (i) full, (ii) partial and (iii) no performance bonuses; (2) what (a) are the details of the remedial actions undertaken by his department where gaps in principals’ management style and abilities were identified and (b) amount was spent on assisting underperforming principals of TVET colleges?
Reply:
1. Performance assessments results for the 2016/17 assessment cycle must still be processed, as the year has just ended, i.e. 31 March 2017. However, during the 2015/16 assessment cycle:
(a) 38 Principals were assessed.
(b) Principals were assessed and categorised in terms of Chapter 4 of the Senior Management Service (SMS) handbook on Performance Management as illustrated in the table below:
Performance Category |
Score |
Bonus Percentage |
TVET College Principals |
Performance fully effective |
100% - 129% |
0% |
21 |
Performance significantly above expectations |
130% |
5% |
3 |
133% |
6% |
3 |
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135% |
6% |
2 |
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144% |
8% |
1 |
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Outstanding performance |
150 % |
10% |
2 |
152% |
10% |
3 |
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153% |
11% |
2 |
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157% |
12% |
1 |
2) (a) No remedial actions were required for the assessed principals.
(b) Not applicable.
CONTACT PERSONS:
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
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DATE:
QUESTION 820 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
20 April 2017 - NW922
Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)Whether there is any position of (a) chief executive officer, (b) chief financial officer and/or (c) chief operating officer that is currently vacant in each entity reporting to him; if so, (i) how long has each specified position been vacant and (ii) what is the reason for each vacancy; (2) have the vacancies been advertised; if so, (a) were interviews done and (b) on what date will the vacancies be filled; (3) (a) what is the total number of persons who are currently employed in the specified positions in an acting capacity, (b) for what period has each person been acting in each position and (c) has any of the specified persons applied for the positions?
Reply:
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Question 1a No |
Question 1b Outsourced services |
Question 1c Position does not exist |
(i) Not applicable |
(ii) Not applicable |
Question 2 Not applicable |
Question 2a Not applicable |
Question 2b Not applicable |
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Question 3a Not applicable |
Question 3b Not applicable |
Question 3c Not applicable |
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2. Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BANKSETA) |
Question 1a Yes |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) 13 Months vacant 5 Months suspension period pending outcome of disciplinary proceedings. |
(ii) Dismissal (Outcome of disciplinary proceedings) |
Question 2 Yes |
Question 2a Interviews process still in progress. |
Question 2b 30 June 2017 |
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Question 3a 1 |
Question 3b March 2016 – June 2017 |
Question 3c No |
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3. Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) |
Question 1a No |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) Not applicable |
(ii) Not applicable |
Question 2 No |
Question 2a Not applicable |
Question 2b Not applicable |
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Question 3a None |
Question 3b Not applicable |
Question 3c Not applicable |
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4. Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) |
Question 1a Yes |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) 2 Years for CEO. |
(ii) Termination |
Question 2 Yes |
Question 2a Yes |
Question 2b Subject to the Cabinet approval process. |
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Question 3a 1 |
Question 3b 1 month |
Question 3c No |
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5. Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) |
Question 1a Yes |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) CEO position has been vacant for 6 years. |
(ii) Termination of employment by former CEO. |
Question 2 Yes |
Question 2a Yes |
Question 2b Subject to the Cabinet approval process. |
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Question 3a 1 |
Question 3b 6 years |
Question 3c Yes |
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6. Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) |
Question 1a No |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) Not applicable |
(ii) Not applicable |
Question 2 No |
Question 2a Not applicable |
Question 2b Not applicable |
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Question 3a None |
Question 3b Not applicable |
Question 3c Not applicable |
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7. Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) |
Question 1a No |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) Not applicable |
(ii) Not applicable |
Question 2 No |
Question 2a Not applicable |
Question 2b Not applicable |
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Question 3a None |
Question 3b Not applicable |
Question 3c Not applicable |
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8. Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET) |
Question 1a No (CEO still on suspension) |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) Not applicable |
(ii) Not applicable |
Question 2 No |
Question 2a Not applicable |
Question 2b Not applicable |
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Question 3a 1 |
Question 3b Six months |
Question 3c No |
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9. Food and Beverages Sector Education and Training Authority (FOODBEV) |
Question 1a Yes |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c Yes |
(i) CEO: 2 Years COO: 8 Months |
(ii) CEO: Suspension and labour dispute from January 2015 to March 2016. COO: New position approved by Board on 28 July 2016. Organisational review currently being conducted to determine the specifications of the position, before the position can be filled. |
Question 2 CEO: Yes COO: No |
Question 2a Yes |
Question 2b CEO: Subject to the Cabinet approval process. |
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Question 3a 1 |
Question 3b 2 Years |
Question 3c Yes |
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10. Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FP&MSETA) |
Question 1a No |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) Not applicable |
(ii) Not applicable |
Question 2 No |
Question 2a Not applicable |
Question 2b Not applicable |
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Question 3a None |
Question 3b Not applicable |
Question 3c Not applicable |
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11. Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) |
Question 1a Yes |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c HWSETA does not have a COO position. |
(i) Since 1 February 2017 (CEO position) |
(ii) Resignation |
Question 2 Yes |
Question 2a No, interviews will be conducted during the last week of April 2017. |
Question 2b Will be subject to interview results and Cabinet approval process. |
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Question 3a 1 |
Question 3b 1 February 2017 until the appointment process is finalised. |
Question 3c No |
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12. Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) |
Question 1a No |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) Not applicable |
(ii) Not applicable |
Question 2 No |
Question 2a Not applicable |
Question 2b Not applicable |
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Question 3a None |
Question 3b Not applicable |
Question 3c Not applicable |
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13. Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA) |
Question 1a No |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) Not applicable |
(ii) Not applicable |
Question 2 No |
Question 2a No |
Question 2b Not applicable |
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Question 3a None |
Question 3b Not applicable |
Question 3c Not applicable |
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14. Mechanical Engineering and Related Sector Education Training Authority (MERSETA) |
Question 1a No |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) Not applicable |
(ii) Not applicable |
Question 2 No |
Question 2a Not applicable |
Question 2b Not applicable |
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Question 3a None |
Question 3b Not applicable |
Question 3c Not applicable |
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15. Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) |
Question 1a No |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) Not applicable |
(ii) Not applicable |
Question 2 No |
Question 2a Not applicable |
Question 2b Not applicable |
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Question 3a None |
Question 3b Not applicable |
Question 3c Not applicable |
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16. Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) |
Question 1a Yes |
Question 1b No |
Question 1v No |
(i) Since September 2016. |
(ii) CEO resigned due to ill health. |
Question 2 Yes |
Question 2a No |
Question 2b Will be subject to interview results and Cabinet approval process. |
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Question 3a 1 |
Question 3b From September 2016 to date. |
Question 3c Yes |
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17. Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA) |
Question 1a No |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c Yes |
(i) From 19 December 2016 to date. |
(ii) Resignation |
Question 2 Yes |
Question 2a Yes |
Question 2b 20 June 2017 |
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Question 3a 1 |
Question 3b 1 April 2017 until the post is filled. |
Question 3c No |
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18. Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) |
Question 1a No |
Question 1a Yes |
Question 1a Not applicable |
(i) 1 Month |
(ii) Resignation |
Question 2 No |
Question 2a No |
Question 2b Will be subject to interview results and Cabinet approval process. |
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Question 3a 1 |
Question 3b 1 month |
Question 3c Post not yet advertised. |
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19. Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SERVICES SETA) |
Question 1a No |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c Yes |
(i) Since 3 March 2014 |
(ii) The organisation embarked on an organisation development process, which included a review of the core business operations and structure. |
Question 2 No |
Question 2a No |
Question 2b Depended on the finalisation of the business process. |
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Question 3a No |
Question 3b Not applicable |
Question 3c Not applicable |
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20. Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) |
Question 1a No |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) Not applicable |
(ii) Not applicable |
Question 2 No |
Question 2a Not applicable |
Question 2b Not applicable |
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Question 3a None |
Question 3b Not applicable |
Question 3c Not applicable |
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21. Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) |
Question 1a Yes |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) Since 11 September 2015 to date. The SETA was placed under administration on 17 October 2016. |
(ii) Under administration. |
Question 2 No |
Question 2a No |
Question 2b Depended on the finalisation of the business process. |
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Question 3a 1 |
Question 3b 17 October 2016 to date. |
Question 3c No |
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22. Council on Higher Education (CHE) |
Question 1a No |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) Not applicable |
(ii) Not applicable |
Question 2 No |
Question 2a Not applicable |
Question 2b Not applicable |
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Question 3a None |
Question 3b Not applicable |
Question 3c Not applicable |
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23. National Skills Fund (NSF) |
Question 1a No |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) Not applicable |
(ii) Not applicable |
Question 2 No |
Question 2a Not applicable |
Question 2b Not applicable |
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Question 3a None |
Question 3b Minister has approved the appointment of Ms Theron as acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the National Skills Fund (NSF) for the period 3 January 2017 to 31 December 2017. The current CFO, Mr Minnie has been assigned to project manage the implementation of the new operating model of the NSF, including the new structure, ICT platform, etc. |
Question 3c Not applicable |
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24. National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) |
Question 1a Yes |
Question 1b No |
Question 1a Yes |
(i) CEO – Since 1 April 2017, previous incumbent’s last day was 30 January 2017. COO – Vacancy with effect from 1 July 2015. Position was filled between 23 February 2016 and 30 January 2017 by means of a secondment from the banking sector. |
(ii) CEO: Resignation. COO: Previous COO resignation on 1 June 2015. Secondment agreement expired. |
Question 2a CEO: Yes COO: No |
Question 2a CEO: No, interviews scheduled for 12 April 2017. COO: No |
Question 2b CEO, earliest possible date of appointment - 1 June 2017 depending on outcome of selection process. |
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Question 3a 1 |
Question 3b With effect from 16 February 2017 until the position is filled or for a maximum period of 6 months whichever is first. |
Question 3c No |
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25. Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) |
Question 1a Yes |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c QCTO does not have such a post in the structure. |
(i) Since 1 April 2017. |
(ii) Contract ended. |
Question 2 Yes |
Question 2a Yes |
Question 2b Subject to the Cabinet approval process. |
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Question 3a 1 |
Question 3b 1 April 2017 up to date. |
Question 3c No |
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26. South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) |
Question 1a No |
Question 1b No |
Question 1c No |
(i) Not applicable |
(ii) Not applicable |
Question 2 Not applicable |
Question 2a Not applicable |
Question 2b Not applicable |
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Question 3a None |
Question 3b Not applicable |
Question 3c Not applicable |
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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