Managing Training and Development: The South African Environment

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering the factors affecting training and development, key legislation, and the institutional framework in South Africa.

South African Population (2018)

The total population was estimated at $57,7\text{ million}$.

Official Unemployment Rate

The estimated rate of unemployment in South Africa is $26,7\text{ per cent}$, with the highest rates among those with qualifications between Grade 8 and Grade 12.

Department of Higher Education (DHET)

An entity established in 2009 to oversee post-school education and training.

Supply of Labour

The number of people available to work in the economy.

Demand for Labour

The total number of jobs available in the economy.

HIV & AIDS Prevalence (2018)

Estimated $7,52\text{ million}$ people living with HIV & AIDS in South Africa.

Human Resource Development Strategy for South Africa (HRD-SA)

A strategy launched in 2001 and updated for 2010–2030 with the purpose of implementing actions to promote development priorities and reduce poverty.

National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS)

A strategy aimed at ensuring South Africa has high-quality skills to contribute toward economic growth, employment creation, and social development.

National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act

Act No. 67 of 2008, established to create an integrated national framework of learning achievements and facilitate career mobility.

NQF Level 10

The highest NQF level, representing a Doctoral degree or professional qualification.

NQF Level 4

The level corresponding to a National certificate or Grade 12.

NQF Level 1

The level corresponding to a General Certificate or Grade 9.

South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

The body responsible for registering qualifications on the NQF, developing level descriptors, and evaluating foreign qualifications.

Umalusi

The Quality Council (QC) specifically for General and Further Education and Training.

Council on Higher Education (CHE)

The Quality Council (QC) specifically for Higher Education.

Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)

The QC responsible for the Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework.

Skills Development Act (No. 97 of 1998)

Legislation aimed at developing the skills of the South African workforce and increasing investment in education and training.

National Skills Authority (NSA)

A body that advises the Minister of Labour on national skills development policy and reports on its implementation progress.

Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs)

Entities (21 in total) responsible for developing and implementing sector skills plans and allocating grants from skills levy contributions.

Learnership

A program consisting of structured learning and work experience that leads to a SAQA-registered qualification with a minimum of $120\text{ credits}$.

Skills Development Levies Act (No. 9 of 1999)

Legislation requiring employers to pay a skills development levy at a rate of $1\text{\%}$ of an employee’s total remuneration.