W&R Insider 2nd March Edition

........ IN THIS ISSUEMessage from Marketing and Communications Message from M&C.........1 HRDC Summit.......2 SME Stakeholders Forum.........4 Bursaries and Placements profile.......5 Regional Stakeholders Forum.........6 Good Practice Awards.........7 From HR Desk.........8 Upcoming Events.........8 Birthday Wishes.........9Colleagues, we hope that you had a blessed Easter holiday We hope you will enjoy the read.and managed to recharge your batteries for the financialyear-end rush and the beginning of the new year. Wow, it is By the way, happy SETA new year :-) We will see you inreally unbelievable that the last quarter of our financial year 2016/17!has gone by so fast yet it feels like it was yesterday when wereturned from the December holidays.It probably does not help that this year’s Easter break came atthe last week of the financial year which meant that some ofus had to work during this period and as a result did not getmuch rest.Well, there is the 1st May long weekend to look forward to.Let’s take a bow for the colleagues who are working tirelesslyto ensure that our targets are met. You are truly exemplary!The main story in this last issue of the 2015/16 year, is thehighlights from the second HRDC Summit which we had theprivilege to be part of. There have been a few importantstakeholder meetings which took place in the recent weekswhich we are reporting briefly on.And finally, we are ready to open up nominations for the2015/16 Good Practice Awards. Please share the news andencourage your stakeholders to participate.Please take note of the events calendar to be informed of someof the main activities for the month of April.We have profiled one of the departments with the biggest chunkof the SETA’s purse; the Bursaries and Placement department,to understand its role within the Organisation.We love receiving your inputs, and encourage you to keepthem coming.Issue 09 |March | 2016 1

Government, business, labour and civil society meet to discuss human resources development Government and its social partners converged at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand in Johannesburg for the second Human Resources Development Council (HRDC) Council on 29 -30 March 2016. The W&RSETA was amongst the five SE- TAs that sponsored and participate in the Summit. The theme for the 2016 Summit was “Partnerships for Skills – A Call to Action” aimed at identifying strategic partnerships that will enable the HRDC to accelerate skills development and cub unemployment.Deputy President, Honourable Cyril Ramaphosa addressing delegates at the SummitThe HRDC is as a joint initiative between Government, unions and civil society to address the human resourced developmentchallenges in South Africa. It was established in 2014 and is chaired by the Deputy President of the Country, Honourable CyrilRamaphosa with the Minister of Higher Education and Training as the Secretariat.The objective of the Summit was to provide feedback on therecommendations from the various Task Teams that wereestablished after the first HRDC Summit which was held in2014 as well as progress on the revised HRD Strategy.Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr. Blade Nzimandeopened the Summit and highlighted his Department’s rolewhich was to facilitate an enabling environment to equip thefuture generation to participate in the country’s economy. TheMinister emphasised that the social partners had a responsibilityto ensure that training and development happened on theground. Delegates at the 2nd HRDC SummitIssue 09 |March | 2016 2

Several Ministers including of Science and Technology, Ms Naledi Pandor; Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Public Works, Mr Thulasi Nxesi, Women in the Presidency Ms Suzan Shabangu, Environmental Affairs, Ms Edna Molewa and Home Affairs, Mr Malusi Gigaba attended the Summit. Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande Deputy President, Honourable Cyril Ramaphosa interact with the during his welcome address SETA’s Marketing and Communications Manager, Ms MarthaIn his address, the Deputy President indicated that the summit Shingange at the SETA standwas vital as it served as an engine of skills development in thecountry.“The Summit is a call to action to make South Africa a learningand skilled nation. I would like to commend all the institutionsthat are making the effort to contribute to skills development.We are developing the South Africa of tomorrow, brick bybrick, idea by idea, student by student; we are shaping thefuture,” said the Deputy President.In addition to the exhibition opportunity, the SETA showcasedits award-winning project, the KZN Retail Schools of Excellenceto demonstrate the impact of public-private partnerships.Issue 09 |March | 2016 3

SME Department conducts stakeholder forumIn preparation for the second phase of the Informal TradersUpliftment Project (ITUP), the Small Micro Enterprises (SME)department in partnership with the Department of SmallBusiness Development convened a stakeholder forum on 15March 2016 at the Head Office Centurion.The objective of the forum was to encourage participation ofinformal traders on the second implementation of this highlysuccessful project. ITUP II will be launched during the lastcertification ceremony for beneficiaries from the first projectwhich will be held in Gauteng in April 2016.W&RSETA Stakeholders Stakeholders during the ITUP forum During the forum, stakeholders were given an opportunity to present their proposed plans for collaboration on the project. Amongst other issues discussed include, bulk-buying programmes, access to markets, information sharing and training utilising industrial theatre, enterprise and supplier development, spaza proto-types and interactive database management systems.Issue 09 |March | 2016 4

Bursaries and Placements profileBursaries and Placements Department In 2011 the SETA established a Bursary Scheme to benefit deserving, underprivileged students studying wholesale and retail related programmes at universities and TVET colleges. The objective of the Scheme is to make education accessible to young people whilst addressing scarce and critical skills in the Wholesale and Retail Sector. The Bursaries and Placements department was established in 2014 (check) to facilitator the administration of the Bursary Scheme including managing two agents; the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and Careerwise. Rich MokgataAdditionally, the department is also responsible for the coordination of placement of students in various companies to obtainworkplace experience. Uncle Rich was appointed to head the department as its Executive Manager.The department’s fundamental role is to establish sustainable relations between the SETA’s stakeholder companies, institutionsof learning and the bursary administrators. Through the department, the SETA develops a database of unemployed graduatesand students which is accessible to companies for workplace experience and employment opportunities.Department StractureIssue 09 |March | 2016 5

Gauteng Stakeholder Forum held at Head Office The Gauteng regional offices had the quarterly Stakeholder Forum meeting on 18 March at the Head Office in Gauteng. Stakeholder forums are a platform for the SETA to engage stakeholders on various skills development and SETA related issues. The Forum is chaired by a representative from the stakeholder complement elected by the members of the Forum. One of the most important issues that the Forum discusses is the implementation of the SETA’s priorities as outlined in the Strategic Plan. Stakeholders also have an opportunity to engage the SETA on pertinent issues and managing expectations from both sides. Undoubtedly, these platforms are crucial to sustainable good stakeholder relations between the SETA and its stakeholders.Gauteng stakeholders during the quarterly forumIssue 09 |March | 2016 6

CongratulationsCongratulations to the following colleagues who have been accepted for the 2016 International Leadership DevelopmentProgramme (ILDP) and Retail Management Development Programme (RMDP). We hope that they will make us proud!ILDP George Inger Thozamile Senior RM Inland Regions QQA Manager Career Guidance and Development ManagerRMDP Martha Jephrey LibokanyoM&C Manager Regional Manager Gauteng South HR Executive ManagerIssue 09 |March | 2016 7

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From the HR DeskAppointmentsLet us welcome to the W&RSETA family the following collegues who joined us during the month of March.Fixed-Term Appointments:Kamogelo Maaka - Finance Administrator: Head OfficeMongezi Mashiyi - Finance Administrator: Head OfficeSammy Moraba - SME Data Capturer: Head OfficeNomonde Libala – QQA Administrator: GPSMosima Ramaphoko – Bursary and Placement Data Capturer: Head OfficeSalema Masiko – Bursary and Placements Data Capturer: Head OfficeNdalama Shilenge – Disability Unit Administrator: Head OfficeColleagues, you are most welcome, feel at home! We look forward to your contribution to the achievementof SETA’s targets.Upcoming Events07 April 2016 – RMDP Graduation - Cape Town International Convention Centre08 April 2016 – WIL/Internship Placement Launch - Pietermartzburg14 April 2016 – RMDP Graduation - Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg21 April 2016 – RMDP Graduation – venue to be confirmedIssue 09 |March | 2016 9

Birthday Wishes!!! Best wishes to the following employees who are celebrating their birthdays during the month of March. May your days always be full of sunshine and rain, butterflies and bees and every great things that life has to offer. Happy Birthday!19March- Pearl (Head Office) 22 March - Lelethu (EC) 22 March - Lundikazi(Head Office)23 March - Lindiwe (Head Office) 24 March- Kerileng (FS) 26 March - Roselined (WC) 31 March - Buyi (KZN) 31March - Sophumla (EC)Issue 09 |March | 2016 10

Call Centre: 086 270 027 Web: www.wrseta.org.zaIssue 09 |March | 2016 11