Marlie Spencer

Thanks for sharing these Sylvia. I have two main concerns related to the long-term impact.

1. Potential conflict of interest
The SETAs will be responsible for the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) as the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP). There are two things to be noted by members here. The first is a potential conflict of…[Read more]

Hi Sylvia,
We are greatly relieved that this was gazetted. An opinion obtained from the Auditor General indicated to us that we could only give a blanket extension when gazetted.
Just want to point out that clause 4(8) of the regulation still applies. Employers may apply for a further one month extension beyond the revised date if necessary. In…[Read more]

Hi Sylvia,

The Regulations section 4(8) states:
A SETA Accounting Authority may grant an extension up to a maximum period of one month from the date contemplated in sub-regulation (2) for late submission of an application for a mandatory grant subject to a written request by a levy paying employer.

I’m not sure on what basis the other SETAs…[Read more]

Hi Sylvia,

I can confirm that we as SETAs received the document last week for comment and input. The final document hasn’t been made available as of yet. Some of the SETAs, like FoodBev, are waiting for the final document before extending the deadline, otherwise we will be in contravention of the regulations. Application for extension is however…[Read more]

Hi Sylvia,
Indeed. The problem is that the SETAs are still left in a compromised position as budgets and targets for the next financial year has been finalized based on a 20% mandatory grant. This process commenced before the judgement in October. A percentage other than 20 will have an enormous impact on national skills development needs,…[Read more]

Just an update for interested members: DHET has rescinded Circular 1 of 2020 without further instructions. Circular 4 of 2020 is attached.

Hi Sylvia,

The word ‘complete’ in section 21g actually refers to the requirement of reporting on the learner’s employment post completion of the learnership and not filling in of the agreement. Remember SETAs are now required to report on employment status 6 months post completion, which is a major challenge of course. I will see if I can get…[Read more]

Hi Sylvia,

Just a quick question, is there a specific SETA who requires an original employment contract?

The Regulations in section 21 (2) only requires that an original agreement should be available in hard copy when required. I don’t see any reference to the employment contract. In my understanding, the original employment contract would…[Read more]

Hi Sylvia,

I can understand the frustration experienced by many SDFs in the challenges around submission this year. The major cause of all this was a technical fault which affected the service provider contracted to the majority of SETAs. It was not within their control and they worked day and night to resolve the problem. This will always…[Read more]

Hi Andrew,
I am going to attempt to answer you question in two parts.
1. The June deadline relates to registration with the Department of Higher Education and Training, not the QCTO. You only need to apply for accreditation with the QCTO if you intend to offer one of the 138 new occupational certificates.
2. If you fail to submit your registration…[Read more]