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ContributorPeter Riches replied to Des Squire's discussion Are you happy with the communication from your SETA?
ContributorPeter Riches replied to Chloe Page's discussion Employment Equity Act Exclusions in the group Implementors of Employment Equity Act
"It's the so called "spooks & spies" provision. In most countries, certain branches of the Armed Forces, the secret service, and guys like that, are exempt from many of the conventional labour law provisions. Same in this country."
ContributorPeter Riches replied to Des Squire's discussion Is there a need to use accredited providers for BEE rating purposes
"Quite correct Des!
In fact dealing with Verification Agencies is seriously frustrating because they are individualy and collectively clueless about Skills development.
They get very annoyed when I suggest to them that the Skills…"
ContributorPeter Riches replied to Kagisho Malatji's discussion CURRENT, VALID, AUTHENTIC, etc.
"I have been submitting WSP/ATRs and various other documents to 18 different Setas each year for the past 12 years.
My experience with the W&R Seta is that they stand alone on the seta landscape with regard not only to customer…"
ContributorPeter Riches replied to Hannes Nel's discussion Where do private ETD Providers fit in the QCTO?
"Thanks Johannes.
Government once again making a massive, over complicated machine which will suck up money without improving the lot of the employers or their workforces. Too much versted interest, me thinks."
ContributorPeter Riches replied to Terrence Ward's discussion Accreditation with CETA
"Take heart, lad.
It took me six years to get one of my clients accredited with Fasset. We continued only because it became a matter of principle, and we simply would not let it go. Take heart..."
ContributorPeter Riches commented on Zerelde Uys's blog post Totally stupid provider got it right!
"Zerelda,
I could write you 15 pages of my own supporting frustrations, but I'll confine myself to a massive "well done!"
Peter"
ContributorPeter Riches replied to Jacqui Baumgardt's discussion Survey of Private Providers' Experience with Quality Assurance
"Jacqui, count me in. priches@iafrica.com Peter Riches"
ContributorPeter Riches replied to Des Squire's discussion The future of Workplace Skills Devlopment
"Always good to read what you have to say, Des.
I completely agree."
ContributorPeter Riches replied to sylvia hammond's discussion Services Seta under Administration
"This is getting nasty..."
ContributorPeter Riches replied to Megan Brooks's discussion Working Conditions: What is the Maximum temperature you can work in
"Hi Megan,
Do what the rest of us did.
Go home!"
ContributorPeter Riches replied to sylvia hammond's discussion Public Consultation on Labour Law Amendments
"I have been party to several Department of Labour public consultative processes.
My experience is that they do not make the blindest bit of difference."
ContributorPeter Riches left a comment for Anthea Swift
"Yup, let's do that.
My life is a little chaotic for the next few days or so, but I'll give you a call after that.
Best wishes."
"not sure what happened there, was responding to you and then it was gone....
your comment makes me laugh! i'm well. I was thinking of you just the other day. any chance of meeting for a coffee? i want to pck your brain about something. or we…"
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- At 14:48 on September 16, 2010,
Anthea Swift said…
- not sure what happened there, was responding to you and then it was gone....
your comment makes me laugh! i'm well. I was thinking of you just the other day. any chance of meeting for a coffee? i want to pck your brain about something. or we can chat on the phone.
Take care
Anthea
- At 14:26 on May 12, 2010,
Jeddy Govindasamy said… - Hi Peter
I am very well thank you.Currently live in Ladybrand and travel frequently to Durban as we have our home base there.Hope that all is well on your side.Best regards to you and your family
- At 14:06 on May 12, 2010, Jeddy Govindasamy said…
- Hello Peter
Nice to see that you're in the mix.What are you involved with these days?
I'm still involved in training for the rag trade in Lesotho though.
best regards
Jeddy
- At 12:34 on October 26, 2009,
ContributorPeter Riches said… - Glad you enjoyed it - it's tough! I didn't run it, I'm nursing a damaged hamstring at the moment, Back on the road soon, I hope. Keep well.
- At 12:31 on October 26, 2009,
Alan Hammond said… - Hi Peter, yes I did enjoy the route. People warned me that it was tough but I didn't realise how tough! But running so high up in the forest made up for it! Did you run the route the day before? I see there's a 15K in Tokai forest next weekend which I'm thinking about!! Alan
- At 11:16 on April 17, 2009,
Anthea Poole said… - Hi Peter. I havent seen you for some time - no capacity building workshops to speak of lately! How is business going? Are you still training?
- At 15:50 on April 16, 2009,
sylvia hammond said…
- Hi Peter, welcome to our skills-universe - good to have you with us - a name I know from the "old days" in the clothing & textile industry - please add your photo - & please feel free to join groups, participate in discussions & of course, please invite your friends & colleagues to join. :)
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