Fasset Presentation Valuing Diversity in the Workplace July
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Fasset Presentation Valuing Diversity in the Workplace July 2009
Seta Landscape • 3 possibilities ý Clustering of Seta's ý Disband Seta's ü Maintain status quo • Public hearings July 2009 • Final decision at National Skills Conference October 2009 2 2
Seta Landscape • Business as usual • Setas no longer report to the Department of Labour • Setas are to move to Department of Higher Education and Training • Final structures are not yet in place, public will be notified as more information becomes available 3 3
National Skills Fund • Funding window for development projects that support growth sectors of the SA economy • Application form and guideline available on Fasset’s website • R 1. 5 billion available • 1 st window closed 30 April, currently evaluating • If additional funds available, 2 nd window applications open 1 August 2009 4 4
Fasset Disability Toolkit • Employment of people with disabilities in SA and the finance sector is currently as follows • Goal is to facilitate the accelerated employment and retention of people with disabilities 5 5
Fasset Disability Toolkit • Aims to create awareness • Case studies offer guidance • Legislation – how to comply • Challenges in employing people with disabilities • Good practice and recommendation strategies • Retention and available resources 6 6
Mandatory Grant 2009 • Mandatory Grant was due 30 June 2009 • Includes WSP and ATR • The grants are currently being assessed • Payments from August 2009 7 7
Strategic Cash Grant (SCG) • Up to 20% of SDL • Approved Mandatory Grant is a prerequisite • For education & training interventions in strategic areas for 2009 calendar year • Deadline is 31 March 2010 • Form and guidelines from www. fasset. org. za 8 8
Scarce and Critical Skills • Scarce Skills: people needed to fill job vacancies • Critical Skills: a specific skill that is ‘critical’ to the full functioning of a person within their job • Job titles are linked OFO codes • Organising Framework for Occupations • A coding system to enable cross sector and national research • 2009/2010 Scarce Skills Guide 9 9
Learnership Cash Grant (LCG) • Learnership commencement period 1 January to 31 December 2009 • Any extension applications must reach Fasset on or before 31 March 2010 • Grant due 31 March 2010 • Higher amount for people with disabilities – R 27, 000 vs. R 47, 250 for 3 -year programme 10 10
Tax Amendment Bill • Released for public comment • Documents can be found on www. treasury. gov. za • Substantial and positive changes regarding the learnership tax allowance • An increase in the allowance for multi-year learnerships • Forward your comments directly to Treasury and/or work with your professional body 11 11
Lifelong Learning 2009 July Managing Diversity in the Workplace July – Aug General Client Services Aug – Sep Business Development and Marketing Sep – Oct Complying with Changes in Legislation Sept – Oct Communication Skills Oct – Nov Innovation and Creativity Nov The Organisation as a Site of Learning Excellence 12 12
Lifelong Learning 2010 Feb Managing Change Feb – March Office Etiquette March Introduction to the Role of SDF March – April Budget & Tax Update 2010 • Free events • Register on www. fasset. org. za • Dependent on Seta Landscape 2010 – 2015 13 13
Thank You Fasset Call Centre 086 101 0001 www. fasset. org. za 14 14
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