Ashwell Glasson

Thank you very much Andre and team. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

Pleasure Jacqueline, I will wait for the members to review it and will respond to their questions and requests, which may just be easier for now. The DHET strategy is pretty firmly on this track and I cannot see much opportunity to try and influence the Honourable Minister and his team further. 

Dear All,

My sincere apologies, having spent so much time in between sessions at various government departments, I am suffering from presentation overload. Here is the correct and latest version of the “Beyond 2016 SETA Landscape” presentation for your review and interest. There are some fundamental changes coming that are quite seminal in terms…[Read more]

Dear Team,

Here is a presentation that has been doing the rounds in regard the proposed landscape. I hope you all find it useful. 

My best, Ashwell Glasson

Great, thank you very much for that Hannes. That is much appreciated.

Thanks very much Hannes. That is very valuable for me. Out of interest, what is the status on the provision of the National Certificate in OOD-ETDP, NQF level 6? Is that qualification filled the gap a bit?

Hey Amanda,

Great to hear from you my dear. Thank you for that great contribution Amanda. As noted by Maruping, there are definitely challenges with the CAT system, but being positive about it, I think until the CAT systems are put in place, beyond just the policy domain, there will be these kind of persisting challenges. I also think that until…[Read more]

Dear Clinton,

As far as I know regards the UNISA qualification pathway for OD-ETDP/HRD, the National Diploma has fallen away and is now just called at Diploma In Human Resource Management and from then on you can a post-graduate diploma in Human Resource Development, then finally an MComm in Business Management: HRD. I have attached the UNISA…[Read more]

Thanks very much Des,

The OD-ETDP degree, as far as I know, has never been implemented at NQF level 6. The good old separation of unit standard versus learning outcome or non-unit standard-based accreditation and programme approval blocked the roll-out of the OD-ETDP degree if I remember correctly. The HEQC felt it had the rights to programme…[Read more]

Brilliant, thanks very much for your assistance in clarifying this Marius. I am sure the team and members appreciate it. 

Jacqui, I think the registration requirements are not so much about what role you currently fulfill professionally, but include your academic qualifications, professional background as well as a range of factors. In your case that is quite substantial and of a high quality. No-one could deny your obvious expertise. The other aspect is that SDF’s…[Read more]

That is fantastic news Marius, I must admit that provides a real sense of opportunity for various non-HR qualified individuals in obtaining the kind of benefits that you have listed above. I also think the opportunity for meaningful action oriented representation by the SABPP, cannot be underestimated. Please can I request that you post a link or…[Read more]

Thanks very much Sylvia, much appreciated.

Thanks very much Des, it is quite likely that some of us will have multiple memberships. I am definitely going to register with SABPP next year and apply for my post nominal status. The issue whether APPETD can be of assistance is still a question mark for me at present. If they can indeed provide value, then I will consider going with both. 

Thanks very much everyone, I agree with Dr Nel on the approach. Based on a review of the APPETD CEO’s inputs and the thoughts that are being discussed, it seems as if APPETD does indeed cater to SMME’s, or at least there is the strong possibility of that. Likewise, it seems as though APPETD and the SMME providers will have to engage and on the…[Read more]

Thank you again Lynn and Jacqui,

I can hear your frustration and concerns and it was not intention to prejudice your views or feelings in any way. It has become patently clear that the culture of engagement and feedback into private and social sector requests are handled quite badly by many public sector bodies. I think that is culture that is…[Read more]