Des Squire

Des Squire replied to the topic Freelance consultant available in the forum Vacancies & Seeking Practitioners for Contracts or Projects 1 week, 6 days ago

Still available if required
Des Squire replied to the topic Freelance consultant available in the forum Vacancies & Seeking Practitioners for Contracts or Projects 3 weeks, 2 days ago

The above is a re-post for information purposes. Open to assist in any areas where my knowledge and expertise may be of benefit.
Des Squire replied to the topic Minister Nzimande publishes NQF Sub-frameworks in the forum NQF Qualifications Sub-frameworks-for comment 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thank you Sylvia. Can you please send me the full gazette also and anything else of interest.
Des Squire started the topic Freelance consultant available in the forum Vacancies & Seeking Practitioners for Contracts or Projects 2 months ago

Hi all. I will be available for freelance work for the next three to four months – working from my home office. This is a s a result of some shoulder surgery which prevents me from driving etc.

I can assist in all areas related to ODETD, material development, updating and/or editing.
I can also assist in relation to EE issues – development of…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic Assessment Test in the forum Vacancies & Seeking Practitioners for Contracts or Projects 2 months, 2 weeks ago

All assessmnt tests should be aligned to the LO’s and in particular the Assessment Criteria as set out in the unit standards.
Des Squire replied to the topic A question for you to ponder in the forum Implementers and Trainers of Employment Equity Act 3 months ago

Hi Sylvia
I tried to copy and paste but unfortunately there is a word limit which your resp[onse exceeded by quite a lot. Sorry, because I love your reply.
Des Squire replied to the topic A question for you to ponder in the forum Implementers and Trainers of Employment Equity Act 3 months, 1 week ago

With you 100% Sylvia. Regarding the task and roles as you mention I find the OFO’s are of great assistance in ensuring some form of standardisation. So in reality the Act and particularly section 20 (3) as you have outlined it, must be used as the guide and if the job profiles have been reviewed and the OFO’s incorporated we have a very strong…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic A question for you to ponder in the forum Implementers and Trainers of Employment Equity Act 3 months, 1 week ago

I agree Sulvia, It comes down to ability to do the job (having the correct comptencies) and not the education. It is for this reason that companies are required to review all policies and procedures. The recruiting, selection or promotion policy needs to cover this aspect and remove the education barrier.

How many companies have doen this I wondeer??
Des Squire started the topic A question for you to ponder in the forum Implementers and Trainers of Employment Equity Act 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Discrimination is illegal and is prohibited in any form in terms of the EE Act.

Would a company then be discriminating when they advertise for vacant positions, or when thy promote based on minimum educational requirements???

Give this some thought and plese explain yuor responses.
Des Squire replied to the topic SAQA give notice – retrenchment of staff in the forum NQF Qualifications Sub-frameworks-for comment 4 months ago

This is bad news for the industry.
Des Squire replied to the topic ke a la nako – it's time President Ramaphosa on recovery & reconstruction in the forum Social Development, Community Building, NPOs & NGOs 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Some interestng statements made and it wil be worth “watching this space” for developments. Public servant wage freeze and curbing trade union interference in development should have been outlined. Infrastructure, particularly in the former townships, demolishing old shacks and houses and replacing with “mega city” type developments would be most…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic Content writer wanted in the forum Vacancies & Seeking Practitioners for Contracts or Projects 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Please let me have more information as I may be able to assist.
des@amsiandassociates.co.za
Des Squire replied to the topic How to calculate remuneration on the EEA4 in the forum Implementers and Trainers of Employment Equity Act 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Thank you Heidi and sylvia. I contacted the department a few days ago and have stll had no response from them.
Des Squire replied to the topic DHET gazette of QCTO withdrawal of OQSF Policy in the forum Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO) 4 months, 4 weeks ago

I refuse to be drawn on this one. All I can say is that I am not surprised.
It really is time people in South Africa woke up and did what they are supposed to do in a professional manner.
Des Squire replied to the topic Providers offering RPL assessment in the forum The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 5 months ago

Mu original comments were posted in 2018. A little late now Im afraid.
Des Squire replied to the topic Advice Wanted in the forum Concerned Providers Interest Group – QCTO/SAQA/SETA 5 months, 1 week ago

It is standard approach to conduct classroom training on practical modules and then to check on the learners ability to apply this knowledge. this will be done by means of practical application and the completion of the log books. However if the provider were to take an RPL approach to the practicals then the use of log books to check on practical…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic Invitation to APPETD launch of Hospitality & Tourism, and SMME chambers in the forum APPETD Association for Private Providers of ETD 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ji Sylvia
Thank you for the heads up. I have contacted them to register.
Des Squire replied to the topic Call for comments NSA draft Regulations to conduct investigations in the forum Post-school Education & Training – including TVET 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Thank you again Sylvia. Will study and respond. Stay well and carry on the excellent work of keeping us on our toes. Ha Ha.
Des Squire replied to the topic What is Workplace Learning? in the forum Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices 6 months ago

Hi Gerbie, please use as you deem fit. If i can be of any further assistance please let me know. Let me have your e-mial address and I will add youto my client list for updated etc.
Des Squire replied to the topic 20th Commission for Employment Equity Annual Report 2019-2020 in the forum Implementers and Trainers of Employment Equity Act 6 months, 1 week ago

Thank you for this Sylvia. Do you think it will make any difference or will companies continue to py lip service to EE???
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