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2008 2009 Agiseta Annual Full Report
2008 2009 Agiseta Annual Full Report
2008 2009 Agiseta Annual Full Report
Contact Details:
Physical Address:
AgriSETA House
529 Belvedere Street
Arcadia
0083
Pretoria
South Africa
Postal Address:
P O Box 26024
Arcadia
0007
South Africa
Acronyms 3
Chairperson’s Report 4
Voorsitter se Verslag 7
Pehelo ya Modulasetulo 10
Ingxelo kaSihlalo 13
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Governing Board and Executive Committee 32
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTING
Marketing and Communications 40
Skills Planning 53
Mandatory Grants 59
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VISION
The Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority AgriSETA will be particularly recognised for its efforts to
(AgriSETA) will be a true and legitimate partner to the develop its learners as whole beings. Personal horizons will
stakeholders that represent the agricultural sector. AgriSETA be recreated and an array of unique, market-related skills
will be a recognised and much appreciated vehicle to speed across the total value chain will be stimulated to help establish
up training and development in order to establish sustainable, prosperous and stable enterprises. These critical skills will be
prosperous enterprises, also within rural communities, and a jealously nurtured and protected by a grateful industry.
competent workforce.
AgriSETA will serve as a model of excellence and perform like
Through trust and honest efforts, AgriSETA will gain credibility a smooth running engine – quietly yet powerful – setting new
which will enhance communication and create understanding standards, acclaimed both locally and internationally. Loyalty
among all stakeholders. AgriSETA will stand tall as a successful to one another will be our trademark. The tenacity to secure
authority that has improved productivity and the viability of funds for achieving our objectives will be our obsession, and
enterprises, and has conquered the menace of illiteracy and the quality will be our passion. AgriSETA will challenge the peril
scourge of unemployment. and inherent risk of agriculture in Africa with versatility and
vigour, to meet the changing demands of the business world.
Our success will benefit everyone. Workers will be proud
of their widely recognised abilities and will enjoy a well-
deserved, higher standard of living. Employees and employers
countrywide, keen to participate in training, will inundate our
offices with requests for learnerships and skills programmes.
MISSION
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ACRONYMS
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CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
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We at AgriSETA pledge our support to the processes of change...
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CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
By and large, I am happy with the way in which our levy May I finally thank my Board members for a job well done in
payers continue to improve in lodging claims for the the current financial year and hasten to add that my Governing
mandatory grants. Due to being inundated with applications Board has a unique way of reaching agreement. This is made
for training, my Board and I approved and committed surplus possible by the commitment and passion from all. May I
funds in June 2008 to increase skills development offerings, extend a word of thanks to my Vice-Chairperson, Mr Sipho
and I am satisfied with the way in which the project is running. Khumalo, for his soft- spoken attitude and wisdom, but also his
May I also add that we are frustrated with the little financial effectiveness and guidance.
resources that are at our disposal compared to the need out
there for agricultural skills training from basic and Adult Basic To Mr Machiel Van Niekerk, the outgoing CEO, thank you
Education and Training (ABET) to farm management, export that you started with the old Primary Education and Training
preparation training, and highly mechanized and technological Authority (PAETA) and survived the 2005 merger to lead
skill needs for commercial farmers. AgriSETA until you decided to retire and pass the baton
last year. You are indeed a true champion of agricultural
As non-agricultural industries close and job losses become skills development. To the new CEO, a hearty welcome
apparent, the majority of rural dwellers turn to farming as an into the race and you are assured of my Governing
alternative, and with the shortcomings of the current funding Board’s support. To the AgriSETA staff, thank you for the
model of the levy system, AgriSETA will remain challenged commendable way you implemented the mandate of the
to serve those outside the levy threshold. I do hope for a SETA. To our stakeholders, training providers and levy payers,
unique funding model with the birth of NSDSIII, coupled thank you for entrusting us with steering the AgriSETA ship.
with the new SETA landscape for SETAs such as ours. For
example, how do we successfully fund the emerging and land
reform recipients with levies out of the limited number of
contributors? Questions such as these need to be asked and
answered. Mr Jacobus van Dyk
Chaiperson
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VOORSITTER SE VERSLAG
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VOORSITTER SE VERSLAG
Dit is vir my aangenaam om te berig dat AgriSETA die meeste • Voorbereidings vir die QCTO
van die teikens wat in die Diensvlakooreenkoms (SLA) met die
Departement van Arbeid aangegaan is, oorskry het. Dit sluit Ek en die Raad is blootgestel aan nuwe terminologie
onder andere in Leerlingskappe en Vaardigheidsprogramme, in die Wysigingswet op Vaardigheidsontwikkeling wat
Beurse, Internskappe, Werkplek Ondervinding en Vakleerling- oorweldigend kan wees tensy dit aangespreek word.
skappe (BIWA). Ek wil graag die volgende twee kwessies uitlig Gedagtig aan die verantwoordelikheid wat ons teenoor
as krities belangrik, naamlik vakleerlingskap ondersteuning en ons landbou belanghebbers en heffingbetalers het, is
voorbereidings vir die QCTO. fondse vir die aanstelling van ’n QCTO Projekleier
goedgekeur en is dit aangenaam om te berig dat ons
goed gevorder het met die voorbereidings vir die 2010
implementering. Ons het ook ’n opdrag aan die personeel
gegee om die boodskap na buite uit te dra.
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Oor die algemeen voel ek tevrede met die toename in Vergun my om ten slotte my Raadslede, wat hulle uitstekend
heffingbetalers wat eise indien vir die verpligte fondse. van hul taak gekwyt het in die huidige finansiële jaar, te bedank
Aangesien ons oorval is met aansoeke vir opleiding, het en ook by te voeg dat die Bestuursraad ’n unieke manier het
ek en die Raad in Junie 2008 surplus fondse goedgekeur en om tot ’n vergelyk te kom. Dit word moontlik gemaak deur
beskikbaar gestel om vaardigheidsontwikkeling te verbeter, almal se verbintenis en passie. Ek wil ook graag ’n woord
en is ek tevrede met die projek se vordering. Ek moet egter van dank uitspreek teenoor my Ondervoorsitter, mnr Sipho
byvoeg dat ons gefrustreerd is met die gebrek aan finansiele Khumalo, vir sy kalm ingesteldheid en wysheid, maar ook vir sy
hulpbronne tot ons beskikking indien die behoefte vir doeltreffendheid en leiding.
landbou vaardigheidsopleiding in ag geneem word. Dit sluit
in van basiese opleiding en ABET tot plaasbestuur, uitvoer Aan mnr Machiel van Niekerk, die uitgetrede HUB, dankie dat
voorbereidingsopleiding, asook die hoogs gemeganiseerde en jy begin het met die ou PAETA, die 2005-samesmeltings oorleef
tegnologiese vaardigheidsbehoeftes van kommersiële boere het en AgriSETA gelei het totdat jy besluit het om af te tree
en verwante bedrywe. Soos nie-landbou-ondernemings sluit en die leisels oor te gee. Jy is waarlik ’n kampioen vir landbou
en werksverliese toeneem, wend die meerderheid landelike vaardigheidsontwikkeling. Aan die nuwe HUB, hartlik welkom en
bewoners hulle na boerdery as ’n alternatief, en met die huidige wees verseker van my Bestuursraad se ondersteuning. Aan die
befondsingsmodel van die heffingstelsel, sal dit moeilik bly vir AgriSETA-personeel, dankie dat julle die mandaat van die SETA
AgriSETA. Ek hoop van harte vir ’n unieke befondsingsmodel implementeer. Aan ons belanghebbers, opleidingsverskaffers en
met die finalisering van NSDSIII, gekoppel aan die nuwe heffingbetalers, dankie dat julle ons vertrou om die AgriSETA
SETA landskap. Byvoorbeeld, hoe kan ons die opkomende en skip op koers te hou.
grondhervormings-begunstigdes suksesvol befonds met heffings
vanaf slegs ’n paar bydraers? Vrae soos hierdie moet ondersoek
en beantwoord word.
van hul taak gekwyt het in die huidige finansiële jaar, te bedank
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PEHELO ya
Pehelo YA Modulasetulo
MODULASETULO
Ke fana ka pehelo ena ya selemo le selemo ho lona ke na le Agriculture Education and Training Authority (PAETA),
kelello e hanyetsanang. Selemo se fetileng e bile selemo se empa bakeng sa nako e kgutshwane, mme ha re na pelaelo
tletseng diphephetso mmoho le dikatleho, mme ke ka hoo ya hore o tla le boiphihlelo bo batsi mokgeng ona wa
ke buang ka kganyetsano. Ha jwale, jwalo ka ha ke ngola temo. Lebitsong la Boto, ke rata ho nka monyetla ona ke
pehelo ena, di ngata diphetoho tse seng di etsahetse mme tsa mo amohele lelapeng lena la AgriSETA.
ama karolo ya thupelo, mohlala, ho phatlalatswa ha molao o
motjha wa Naha wa Moralo wa Dikhwalifikheishene e leng
• Di-Road Show
National Qualification Framework le Molao o fetotsweng
wa Ntshetsopele ya Bokgoni. Diphetoho tsena, ntle le
Ka Tlhakubele 2009, AgriSETA e ile ya ba le di-road show
pelaelo, di tla ba le sephetho ho rona. Le ha sena e bile
diprovinseng moo ho tsona ho neng ho buisanwa le ho
selemo se nang le diphephetso, sona se na le dintlhakgolo
sebetsana haholo ka dintho tse itseng, tseo hara tsona
tsa sona tse ikgethang tseo ke tla qala ka tsona.
e leng tsena tse latelang, Quality Council Trade
and Occupations (QCTO) le Organising Framework for
Occupations, le thempoleiti e ntjha ya ho romela ditleime
DINTLHAKGOLO
bakeng sa Dithuso tse Tlamang le ho thea marangrang
Re ile ra teana ka thabo le dintlhakgolo tsena tse pedi tse
a diboloko tsa kaho bakeng sa bathahaselli ba tsa temo.
latelang.
Nna ka bonna ke ile ka ba le monyetla wa ho bula e nngwe
ya diwekeshopo mane Kapa Bophirima mme Motlatsi
• Ho kgethwa ha CEO e motjha: wa ka wa Modulasetulo, e leng Mong. Sipho Khumalo
mane KwaZulu Natal ka tatellano. Maikutlo ao re a
Mng. Jerry Madiba o ile a kgethwa ho ba Moofisiri ya ka fumaneng ke a hore di-road show tsena di bile katleho
Sehloohong wa Phethahatso (Chief Executive Officer - e kgolo. Re kgonne hape le ho sebedisa dibaka tseo ho
CEO) ho tloha ka la 01 Mphalane 2008. Ho kgethwa fetisa molaetsa o mabapi le diphetoho tse ka bang teng
ha hae ho tlile ka mora ho ba ya neng a tshwere setulo tseo mokga wa Thuto le Tupelo e leng Sector Education
seo, e leng Mong. Machiel van Niekerk a etse qeto ya ho and Training Authorities (SETA’s) o tobaneng le tsona,
lahlela marapo. Nna mmoho le dintho tse ding tsa Boto re re ntse re tiisetsa hore bathahaselli ba rona ha ba qale ho
ne re ipotsa hore na re tla atleha jwang haele mona re ne tshoha, empa ba be le moya wa ‘Ho etsa Mosebetsi ka
re sa tsebe hore nkgetheng ya ka tshwaneleha e ka ba Tsela e Ntlafetseng’.
mang. Ka mora dipuisano tsa mosebetsi tse mmalwa hape
tse kenelletseng. Ya ba Mong. Jerry Madiba o atleha ho
nka marapo ho tswa ho Mong. van Niekerk. Mong. Madiba
o ne a le Learnership Manager wa pejana wa mokgatlo wa
thuto le thupelo mokgeng wa temo e leng Primary
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HO SE BE LE BONNETE KA BAKA LA • Di-Apprenticeship
TJHEBAHALO E LEBELLETSWENG YA SETA
LE KOPO YA HO FUWA HAPE DITIFIKEITI TSA Mmuso o entse boipiletso ho di-SETA hore di be le seabo
AGRISETA se mafolofolo ntshetsopeleng ya di-artisan tsa batho ba
sa leng batjha bakeng sa naha ya habo rona. Bohle re a
Mafelong a Tlhakubele 2009, AgriSETA e rometse kopo tseba hore di-artisan tseo re nang le tsona ha jwale e se
bakeng sa ho fuwa hape ditifiikeiti bakeng sa Leano la Naha la e le batho ba baholo mme ho lekanyetswa hore palohare
Ntshetsopele ya Bokgoni e leng National Skills Development ya dilemo tsa bona e ka ba ka hodimo ho dilemo tse 50
Strategy (NSDS III). Ke dumela hore ke ka baka la maiteko boholo.
a kopanetsweng pakeng tsa Boto le moifo wa AgriSETA
o sebeditseng ka matla ho rerisana le balefi ba di-levy ba AgriSETA e ile ya nka phephetso ena ka potlako mme
kgethilweng (ho tswa mekgeng ya poraimari le ya sekondari ka ya bitsa kopano le mekgatlo e meholo ya bahiri le
bobedi), baabi ba ditshebeletso le mafapha, haholoholo Lefapha basebetsi. Bahiri bana ba nang le bothata ba kgaello ya
la Naha la Temo mosebetsi o ileng wa tswela pele. Tshebetso di-artisan tse nang le mangolo a mosebetsi, ba ile ba
ya therisano e bile ya ho fumana thomo ya ho fuwa hape tshepisa ka potlako ho tshehetsa lenaneo lena. Ka hoo
ditifikeiti le mangolo a tshehetso. Ha re a fumana tshehetso e selemong sa ditjhelete sa 2008/09 re ile ra ba le seabo sa
kgolo ho bao ba boletsweng feela, empa hape le ho dihlopha ho fumana baithuti ba 50 bakeng sa di-apprenticeship,
tsa Agricultural Commodity, mekgatlo ya bahiri le ya basebetsi. empa hantlentle baithuti bao ba ne ba le 104. Re ile ra
Moifo ohle wa SETA mmoho le Boto ba ametse karabo ka ya hape le ho Letlole la Naha la Tshehetso ya Bokgoni
mafolofolo ho tswa tshebetsong eo ya kabo hape ya ditifikeiti. e leng National Skills Fund (NSF) ho ya fumana thuso ya
ditjhelete tse ding hape, mme ya re ka mora ho ba kopo
Tjhebahalo e ntjha ya SETA e ntse e hlahella butle, mme e ya rona e ananelwe re tla sebetsa le baithuti ba 200
bonahala moifong le ho Boto. Rona ho AgriSETA re itlama ho selemong sa ditjhelete sa 2009/10.
tshehetsa tshebetso tsa diphetoho, le ha ho le jwalo, re rata ho
bolela ntle le qeaqeo ho se tshwarehe hantle ha rona mabapi
le kgaello ya mokgwa o lokelwang ho latelwa mmoho le tiehiso • Ho lokisetsa QCTO
e bileng teng dikarolong tse ding tse itseng. Re sebetsa ka
motheo wa hore re lokela ho lebella diphetoho mme hona re Molao o Fetotsweng wa Ntshetsopele ya Bokgoni o tlile
ho tshwantshe le maemo a lehodimo, athe tsela e ntle haholo le mareo a mang a matjha a tshosang ha o sa batlisise hantle
ya ho fokotsa hona ke ho amohela maemo e be re kgona ho ka ona, mme nna le Boto re ile ra teana le ona mareo ao.
tsamaisana le ona ka tsela e ntlafetseng. Re boela re ela hloko Le ha a ne a boheha a tshosa, le ka ho nahana ka
hore tiehiso e nngwe hape e tla eketsa bothata empa re na boikarabelo ba rona boo re nang le bona ho bathahaselli
le bonnete ba hore re se re le malalalaotswe ho tobana le ba rona ba temo mmoho le balefi ba di-levy re ile ra
diphetoho tse ka bang teng mme re rata le ho etsa boipiletso ananela le ho behela ka thoko ditjhelete bakeng sa ho
ba hore taba ena e rarollwe ka potlako. hirwa ha moetapele wa Projeke ya QCTO, mme ke
motlotlo ho tlaleha hore re na le kgatelopele tse kgolo
DIBEO tse entsweng mabapi le ho lokisetsa mosebetsi o moholo
wa 2010. Re ile ra fana hape le ka thomo ho moifo ho
Ke motlotlo ho tlaleha hore AgriSETA e fihletse tse ngata tsa abelana ka molaetsa ho ba bang.
dibeo tseo e neng e di kenetse Tumellanong ya Boemo ba
Tshebeletso (Service Level Agreement) le Lefapha la Mesebetsi.
Hona ho kenyelletsa hara tse ding; di-Learnership le Mananeo a
Bokgoni, Dibasari, di-Internship, Boiphihleo ba Mosebetsing le
di-Apprenticeship. Ke rata ho qolla haholo ditaba tse pedi tse
latelang tseo ke bonang e le tsa bohlokwa haholo mme di hloka
hore di latelwe ka matla, e leng tshehetso ya Apprenticeship le
ho lokisetsa QCTO.
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Pehelo ya Modulasetulo
Ka kakaretso, ke motlotlo ka moo balefi ba rona ba di-levy Ho Mong. Machiel van Niekerk, CEO ya tswang, ke a leboha
ba ntseng ba ntlafatsa ho kenya ditleleime tsa bona bakeng sa haele mona o ile wa qala le PAETA ya kgale, wa kgona ho
dithuso. Ka baka la dikopo tse ngata tse keneng bakeng sa tswela pele ha ho ne ho kopangwa mekga ka 2005 moo ho
thupelo, Boto ya ka le nna re ile ra ananela mme ra itlama la qetellwa ho hlonngwe AgriSETA ya ba o qetella ka ho etsa
ho ba le ditjhelete tse ding ka hodimo ka Phupjane 2008 ho qeto ya ho itokolla mosebetsing mme o fetisetse marapo ho ba
eketsa ntshetsopele ya bokgoni, mme ke kgotsofetse ka tsela bang. Ruri o bile moetapele wa sebele bakeng sa ntshetsopele
eo projeke e tsamayang ka teng. Ke rata ho bolela hape ka ya bokgoni ba tsa temo. Ho CEO e ntjha, re o amohela ka
matshwenyeho a rona haele mona mehlodi eo re nanng le pelo tse mofuthu tseleng ena, mme re o tiisetsa hore o tla
yona ya thuso e le menyenyane ha e bapiswa le ditlhoko tsa fumana tshehetso ho tswa ho Boto ya Taolo ya ka. Ho moifo
thupelo ya bokgoni ba tsa temo ho tswa boemong ba motheo wa AgriSETA, ke a leboha bakeng sa ho phethahatsa thomo
le ba Thuto ya Batho ba Hodileng (ABET) ho ya botsamaisng ya SETA. Ho bathahaselli ba rona, baabi ba thupelo le balefi
ba temo, thupelo ya ho lokisetsa diyantle ho ya fihla ditlhokong ba di-levy, re a leboha bakeng sa ho tshepela ho rona hore re
tsa bomakheniki le tekgenoloji e hodimo bakeng sa balemirui ba tsamaise AgriSeta.
bahwebi. Jwalo ka ha diindasteri tseo e seng tsa temo di kwala
mme ho lahleha le mesebetsi e leng dintho tse hlahellang ka
matla, bongata ba badudi ba mahaeng ba fetohela temong jwalo
ka mosebetsi o mong oo ba ka o etsang, mme le ka mmotlolo
wa ha jwale wa thuso tsa ditjhelete tsa mokgwa wa di-levy, Mong. Jacobus van Dyk
AgriSETA e tla dula e ntse e sokola. Ke tshepa hore re tla ba Modulasetulo
le mmotlolo o ikgethang wa thuso ya ditjhelete jwalo ka ho
hlahella ha NSDSIII mmoho le Tjhebahalo e ntjha ya SETA e
jwalo ka ya ka. Mohlala, re ka atleha ho thusa jwang ka ditjhelete
baamohedi ba ntseng ba hlahella mmoho le ho fetolwa ha melao
ya mobu ka di-levy tse tswang ho ba mmalwa hakaana? Dipotso
tse tshwanang le ena di lokelwa ho shebisiswa hantle mme di
fumanelwe dikarabo.
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Ingxelo kaSihlalo
Ndinithulela lengxelo yokuphela konyaka ngentetho Noqeqesho noGunyaziso (Primary Agriculture Education
ethetha ngokungathi yinto echasene nengqondo kanti and Traning Authority (PAETA)), nangona okwethutyana
iyinene. Unyaka ophelileyo, ibungunyaka ubugcwele ngokungathandabuziyo ezisa amava angumangaliso
imingeni nempumelelo, yiyo lonto ingathi yintetho engathi kwicandelo lezolimo. Ndingumlomo we Bhodi, ndithanda
ichasene nengqondo ukanti iyinene. Ngoku ndibhala ukuthabatha elithuba ndimamkele kusapho leAgriSETA.
lengxelo, utshintsho oluninzi sele lenzekile lichaphazele
necandelo lezoqeqesho umzekelo ukudandalaziswa ko
• Amaphulo Endawo ngeNdawo
‘Mgaqo-siseko wezeMfundo Jikelele’ (National Qualification
Framework), kunye noMthetho woPhuhliso lweZakhono
Ngo-March 2009, iAgriSETA izibandakanye kumaphulo
(Skills Development Act) oguqulweyo. Ezinguquko
eendawo ngendawo kumaphondo, maphulo lawo
zizakusichaphazela ngokuqinisekileyo. Logama lonyaka
abandakanya noluleko, iziSeko Zorwebo Ezisemgan-
ubunobuzima, ubukwanazo nezinto ebezibalaseleyo,
gathweni neMisebenzi (Quality Council Trade and
endizakuqala ngazo.
Occupations (QCTO)) kwakunye noMgaqo-siseko woku
Lungiselela iMisebenzi (Organising Framework for
Occupations), isimiselo esitsha sokufaka izicelo zamabango
EZIBALASELEYO
zeGranti eziNyanzelisayo nokwakhiwa kwamanqanaba
Ezi zimbini zilandelayo, zizinto esidlule kuzo sonwabile ngokuba
ezonxibelelwano kwabo banezabelo kwezolimo. Ndiye
zibalasele:
ndafuma ithuba lokuvula enye yalamaphulo okufundisana
eNtshona Koloni, kwakunye nosekela Sihlalo wam,
• Ukunyulwa ko Gosa eliPhezulu eliyiNtloko (iCEO): uMhlekazi Sipho Khumalo athe yena wavula iphulo
eliKwaZulu-Natal. Ingxelo esiyifumeneyop ichaza
uMhlekazi Jerry Madiba, wonyulwe njengeGosa eliPhezulu ukuba lamaphulo abanempumelelo enkulu. Siye
eliyintloko ngomhla 01 October 2008. Ukunyulwa saphumelela ukusebenzisa kwa esosiseko sinye ukudlulisa
kwakhe kuze emveni kwalowo ebexhuzula imikhala umyalezo ophathelelene neenguqu ezivelayo ezijongene
ngaphambi kwakhe, uMhlekazi Machiel van Niekerk. Mna neMfundo yeCandelo kunye noQeqesho noGunyaziso
kwakunye nesigqeba samalungu eBhodi siye sazibuza (Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA’s))
okokuba siphumelele kanjani ngaphandle kwechaphaza logama siqinisekisa amalungu esisebenza nawo ukuba
lentandabuzo, ekufumaneni umgqatswa ofanelekileyo. bangakhawulezi ukuxhalaba kodwa bagcine umoya
Emveni kwezigaba eziliqela, ezimandla zodliwano ndlebe, we’Shishini ngokuQhelekileyo. (Business as usual).
uMhlekazi Jerry Madiba uye waphumelela ekuthabatheni
lebhanile kuMhelakazi van Niekerk. uMhlekazi
Madiba ebenguMphathi wesigqeba sokufunda (Learnership
Manager) kwicandelo leZifundo Zolimo eliseZantsi kunye
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• Ulungiselelo leQCTO Mandigqibe ngelokuthi ndibulele amalungu eBhodi yam ngom-
sebenzi omhle abawenzileyo kunyaka-mali omiyo kwaye ndin-
Umthetho wophuhliso lwezakhono oguqulweyo, gaphozisi maseko ukongeza ukuba iQumrhu leBhodi linendlela
uye wafika nemimiselo eyoyikisayo, ngaphandle kokuba ekhethekileyo loku melana nemvumelwano, kwaye oku kwen-
igocagocwe, iphononongwe kwaye iBhodi kwakunye ziwa kukuzimisela nothando lomsebenzi kubo bonke. Man-
nam siye sawabona amagama asetyenzisiweyo. Isoyikisa dongeze ngombulelo kusekela Sihlalo, uMhlekazi Sipho Khu-
injalo, sikwacinga noxanduva esinalo kubantu abanesabelo malo ngendlela ethobekileyo elumkileyo, ngokuzigqaja kunye
kwezolimo, nabarhafi beenkonzo siye saphumeza, nenkokhelo yakhe. Ku Mhlekazi Machiel van Niekerk, uMphathi
sabekabucala isixamali sokunyulwa kwenkokheli obexhozula imikhala, ndiyakubulela ngokuba uqale iPAETA en-
yalomsebenzi weQCTO, kwaye ndinovuyo lokwazisa dala, waphumela kumanyano luka 2005 ekukhokeleni iAgriSE-
ukuba sele sesihambe umngama kumalungiselelo TA wade wathatha umhlala phantsi udlulise lebhanile. Ngenene
okundandalazisa elubala lenkqubo ka2010. Siye ulitshawe lophuhliso lwezakhono kwezolimo. KwiGosa eliphe-
sakwagunyazisa abasebenzi ukuba babelane nabantu zelu eliyiNtloko, wamkelekile ngokupheleleyo kugqatso kwaye
ngalenyewe. ukwaqinisekiswa ngenkxaso yeBhodi elawulayo. Kubasebenzi
beAgriSETA, ndiyabulela ngokwenza njengoko niyalelwe yiSE-
TA. Kwabo banebango, kubaqeqeshi, nabarhafi beenkonzo eq-
Lilonke ke, ndinovuyo ngendlela abarhafi beenkonzo abaphuhla ingqiweyo, ndinibulela ngokungazenzisiyo ngokusithemba ukuba
ngayo ekufakeni izicelo zamalungelo agunyazisiweyo. Ngenxa siqhube lenqwelo.
yokugxalathelana kwezicelo zoqeqesho, iBhodi yam kwakunye
nam siye saphumelelisa sikwazibophelela ngemali ethe vetshe
kuJune 2008 ukuze kwande ukunikezelwa kophuhliso lwezak-
hono kwaye ndanelisiwe yindlela lenkqubo ehamba ngayo.
Mandongeze ukuba sihlutshwa bubuncinane bezimali esinazo Jacobus van Dyk
kwingxowa, kongungqamene nesidingo soqeqesho lophuhliso Sihlalo
lwezolimo ukususela kwbakhasayo, noABET ukuya kubala-
wuli bezolimo, ukulungiselela uqeqesho lorwebo kumazwe
angaphesheya ukuya kwizakhono ezintsonkothileyo neemfuno
zezakhono zezobuchwepheshe kumafama arwebayo. Njen-
goko iinkonzo ezingezezolimo zivalwa, abantu bephulukana
nemisebenzi, abahlali basemaphandleni babalekela kwezolimo
njengesiphephelo, kwaye ngalendlela isimiselo sokubhatalwa
kwemiyinge emiselweyo, iAgriSETA iyakuhlala inyuka umnqant-
sa. Ndinethemba lomiselo owodwa ngokuzalwa kwe NSDSIII
kwakunye nemimiselo yeSETA entsha leSETA efana neyam.
Umzekelo, siyixhasa njani ngezimali nangempumelelo abazuza
kuphuhliso lwemihlaba abasahlumayo ngemirhumo kwabam-
balwa abarhumayo kulovimba. Imibuzo efana nale, ifuna uku-
phononongwa ize iphendulwe.
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PEHELO
CHIEF YA MODULASETULO
EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
At AgriSETA we believe that through training, skills are General, Ms Nduli, and the branch education, extension
developed, information is provided, behaviours are changed and research led by Ms Titi and Mr Mankazana. Our
and food security is enhanced. Furthermore, we believe contact with Mr Kgobokoe has proved to be a very
that productivity and increased income can be realised valuable and driving force in the relationship. We
through training. It is against this background that I present timeously receive a yearly 0,1% levy from the department,
the annual report. As I reflect back on how changes have and we have now initiated new Memorandums of
presented numerous challenges to our nation, such as job Understanding (MoUs) on training material for
losses, the economic recession, the spread of swine flu, an cooperatives.
amendment to the Skills Development Act and the new
National Qualifications Framework (NQF) legislation, etc. As the new CEO, I have also started visiting provincial
between December 2008 and March 2009, one can only departments of agriculture and so far paid courtesy visits
say that training is necessary to adequately prepare people to Limpopo, Western Cape, Free State and Eastern Cape.
and communities to cope with forthcoming changes. With As a SETA we continue to enjoy cordial relationships with
change being inevitable, we believe that it is something we all the provincial departments of agriculture, and we
have to live with and not attempt to solve. We need to continue to engage in projects in those departments. The
make sense of changes, but, more importantly, we need colleges of agriculture in the provinces continue to
to embrace the change. During the past year we have had participate in the SETA activities and, given their
national road shows to capacitate our providers and to resources and status of accreditation, continue to make
cement our relationships with various state departments, a highly qualitative contribution to the SETA.
both national and provincial level, and also our levy
payers. We believe that we can only build a strong force
• Department of Labour
championing capacity building and the provision of services
through partnerships.
Our relationship with the Department of Labour (DoL)
is marked by mutual respect and unwavering support
from the minister, his top management and the SETA
RELATIONSHIPS WITH DEPARTMENTS AND
support unit. We continue to participate in all relevant
AGRICULTURAL STAKEHOLDERS
structures of the DoL, and, given the size of the SETA,
have performed quite well in reporting (quarterly) and
• Department of Agriculture (National and provincial) against set targets on the score card.
We continue to enjoy a thriving relationship with the AgriSETA is faced with a major challenge of serving
National Department of Agriculture through the Director- too many with too little, given that agriculture is a
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At AgriSETA we believe that through training, skills are
national priority. Most of our clients fall outside the SKILL DELIVERY DEPARTMENT
levy grant system (land reform recipients and most
agricultural enterprises) and continue to look to us as a The SETA is overwhelmed by large numbers of applications
source of help. The number of these clients continues for the Learnerships and Skills Programmes that far exceed the
to rise due to job losses, as they look to agriculture money we get from the Discretionary Funds. While some of
as an alternative, and we appeal to the National Skills the applications target our scarce and critical skills, some of
Fund (NSF) custodians and the National Skills Authority them are way out of line but of necessity to the applicants. The
(NSA) to favourably look at applications we submit to need is exacerbated by the land reform recipients who need
alleviate the pressure we face. anything from ABET to financial and technical skills. However,
we are happy to report that in the current year we have
exceeded our targets by 202% for the unemployed learners
• Department of Education
and 105% for the employed learners.
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EDUCATION TRAINING QUALITY ASSURANCE the SETA. She also attended several SETA Clusters meetings
(ETQA) DEPARTMENT in several provinces and exhibited the SETA at various forums
and other related invitations.
With the amendment of the Skill Development Act, which
gave birth to the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations
(QCTO), the ETQA department has initiated the piloting of FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
four occupational qualifications, namely:
The AgriSETA levy income increased by 8.4% from
• Horticulture Production/Farm Manager NQF 4,
R131,5 million in 2007/08 to R142,5 million in the 2008/09
• Machinery Operators NQF 3, financial year. The actual administration income was
• Process Controllers NQF4, and R18,9 million compared to R18,4 million received in the
2007/08 financial year. The reason for the 2.4% variation is that
• Meat Safety and Quality Controllers (Meat Inspectors) there was an increase in levy income from the employers, but a
NQF 4. reduction in the levies received from the agricultural provincial
departments. The discretionary amounts used for the current
With the help of related agricultural /farming enterprises, the year 2008/09 was R58,4 million, and the total payout on the
qualifications are at an advanced stage of development. Our Mandatory Grants was R62,4 million compared to R60 million
main focus is to get buy in of companies and industries to tap of the 2007/08 financial year. AgriSETA has allocated a total of
into their expertise and involvement in preparing Work Plans 99% of its available resources for the 2008/09 financial year.
for the rolling out of the QCTO in 2010. Mr Fanny Phetla,
the Quality Assurance Manager, has acquired the service of The following were our financial challenges, especially for
Mr Herman Van Deventer as a QCTO Project Manager and so controlling 10% of the administration cost:
far the department is doing excellent work.
• Salary cost high as hiring of the new CEO while keeping
We have also recognised an additional two Institutes of the old CEO for efficient handing over;
Sectoral or Occupational Excellence (ISOEs) in the current • Using more specialist consultants for Supply Chain
financial year to help in building capacity for community-based Management;
service providers and rolling out occupational qualifications.
• Increasing a pool of contract appointments for data
While our future vision involves increasing working relations
capturing for the surplus project and learnerships;
with Further Education and Training (FET) Colleges, which
are offering agricultural programmes to strategically help land
Overall our finances are being administered very well with
reform beneficiaries, one must not forget the role that is being
the assistance of Deloitte, and we have always received an
played by emerging providers, who will desperately require a
unqualified report from the Auditor-General’s office.
helping hand from the AgriSETA in order to cope with the
changes.
STAFFING MATTERS
COMMUNICATION SECTION
During the current year, the AgriSETA had a staff complement
of 26 permanent staff members and 3 temporary staff members.
Ms Caren Cleinwerck, who is our communication officer, has
The SETA also employed a new CEO, Jerry Madiba, in October
done exceeding well on her own, as she managed to organise a
2008, as well as Francina Mphele in the Finance department.
conference that managed to attract attendance of our service
Ms Gloria Ntoule was appointed in the ETQA department
providers, levy payers and other stakeholders. The conference
in February 2009. The following temporary staff members
succeeded in providing a reassuring feedback on the service of
were employed on a permanent basis from September 2008:
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Ina du Preez, Lulu Engelbrecht, Marissa Kok and Bronwynn Like I have said on the road shows, engage us as we can only
Oosthuizen. We avail ourselves of this opportunity to welcome grow and serve you better. To the staff at AgriSETA, you are
the newcomers onboard the AgriSETA ship. an A-Team and we are still going to conquer many matches
together.
The following resignations were received: Messrs, Francis
Senona (ETQA), Manuel De Bruin and Shaun Starr (Skill I would also like to extend a word of thanks to Mr Machiel Van
Delivery) and we wish them well in their new endeavours. Niekerk. He was asked to stay on as Operations Manager and
We are struggling with the filling of vacant posts because of assisted with site visits as well as introducing me to the SETA
the envisaged SETA landscape and this is compromising us on environment and stakeholders of the AgriSETA. Hard working
the quality of the applicants for posts due to the uncertainty and keeping the AgriSETA head high, Mr van Niekerk left at
it creates. the end of March 2009 and passed the baton to me. Under
my guidance, I intend taking the AgriSETA from strength to
strength.
WORD OF GRATITUDE
I would like to dedicate this section in thanking the AgriSETA Thank you
Board for its unwavering support. A special thanks to the
Chairperson; Mr Jack van Dyk and Vice- Chairperson, Mr Sipho
Khumalo, for their guidance and wisdom.
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PEHELOUITVOERENDE
HOOF YA MODULASETULO
BEAMPTE SE VERSLAG
AgriSETA glo dat vaardighede ontwikkel word, inligting Generaal, me Nduli, asook die opleiding-, voorligting-
oorgedra word, gedrag verander word en voedselsekuriteit en navorsingstak, gelei deur me Titi en mnr Mankazana.
verbeter word deur opleiding. Ons glo ook dat produktiwiteit Ons skakeling met mnr Kgobokoe is baie waardevol en
en verhoogde inkomste verseker kan word deur opleiding. die dryfkrag agter hierdie verhouding. Ons ontvang
Dit is teen hierdie agtergrond dat ek die Jaarverslag voorlê. stiptelik ’n jaarlikse heffing van 0,1% van die departement
As ek terugdink hoe veranderings soos werksverliese, en het nou ’n nuwe memorandum van ooreenkoms
die ekonomiese resessie, die verspreiding van varkgriep, (MO) in plek ten opsigte van opleidingsmateriaal vir
wysigings tot die Wet op Vaardigheidsontwikkeling en die koöperasies.
nuwe Nasionale Kwalifikasies Raamwerk (NKR)-wetgewing,
ensovoorts ons nasie met vele uitdagings gelaat het tussen As nuwe HUB het ek ook begin om provinsiale
Desember 2008 en Maart 2009, kan ’n mens maar net sê departemente van landbou te besoek en tot dusver
dat opleiding noodsaaklik is om mense en gemeenskappe het ek hoflikheidsbesoeke afgelê by Limpopo, die
voldoende voor te berei om toekomstige veranderinge te Wes-Kaap, Vrystaat en Oos-Kaap. As ’n sektor onderwys-
hanteer. Aangesien verandering onafwendbaar is, glo ons en opleidingsowerheid (SETA) geniet ons ’n goeie
dit is iets om te aanvaar en nie iets om te probeer oplos verhouding met al die provinsiale departemente van
nie. Ons moet sin maak van veranderinge, maar belangriker landbou en is ons voortdurend saam met hulle by
nog moet ons veranderinge aangryp. Gedurende die projekte betrokke. Die landboukolleges in die provinsies
afgelope jaar het ons verskeie bekendstellingstoere deur neem voortdurend deel aan die SETA-aktiwiteite, en
die land onderneem om ons verhouding met verskeie gegewe hul hulpbronne en akkreditasie status, is hulle
regeringsdepartemente, beide nasionaal en provinsiaal, en baie betrokke by die SETA.
ook met ons heffingbetalers te verstewig. Ons glo dat ons
slegs deur vennootskappe ’n sterk band kan vorm wat beter
• Departement van Arbeid
kapasiteit en dienslewering voorstaan.
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AgriSETA glo dat vaardighede ontwikkel word, inligting
Gegewe die feit dat landbou ’n nasionale prioriteit is, bydrae gemaak daartoe om ons heffingbetalers se
staar AgriSETA ’n groot uitdaging in die gesig omdat behoeftes aan te spreek. Die Vaardigheidsbeplannings-
ons te veel mense met te min geld moet dien. Die afdeling het tydens die bekendstellingstoere daarin geslaag
meeste van ons kliënte (grondhervorming begunstigdes om probleme wat heffingbetalers met die nuwe formaat
en landbou ondernemings) is nie deel van die heffing- van die Werkplek Vaardigheidsplan (WVP) en Jaarlikse
toelaestelsel nie en maak staat op ons hulp. Hierdie Opleidingsverslag het, op te los en ons hoop om meer
kliënte word voortdurend meer weens werksverliese en eise vir hierdie fondse te ontvang.
hulle beskou landbou as ’n alternatief. Ons doen dus
‘n beroep op die Nasionale Vaardigheidsfonds (NVF) se
besluitnemers en die Nasionale Vaardigheidsowerheid VAARDIGHEIDSLEWERINGS AFDELING
om die aansoeke wat ons indien gunstig te oorweeg ten
einde die druk op ons te verlig. Die SETA word oorval deur groot hoeveelhede aansoeke vir
die Leerlingskappe en Vaardigheidsprogramme, soveel so dat
die waarde van die aansoeke die beskikbare Diskresionere
• Departement van Onderwys
Fondse ver oorskry. Alhoewel sommige van hierdie aansoeke
op ons skaars en kritiese vaardighede fokus, wyk sommige
Ons het ’n spesiale verhouding met die Direktoraat
dramaties daarvan af maar is die beplande opleiding tog
vir Basiese Volwasse Onderwys en Opleiding (ABET) in
noodsaaklik vir die aansoekers. Die behoefte word vererger
die Nasionale Departement van Onderwys. Een van
deur die grondhervormings begunstigdes wat uiteenlopende
die hoogtepunte in hierdie verband is die ooreenkoms
behoeftes het – van ABET tot finansiële en tegniese vaardighede.
wat met die Noordwes Departement van Onderwys
Nietemin is dit aangenaam om te berig dat ons in die huidige
onderteken is waarvolgens R2,8 miljoen oorgedra word
jaar ons teikens vir werklose leerders met 202% en die van
na die SETA om belanghebbers in landbou Leerlingskappe
werkende leerders met 105% oorskry het.
en Vaardigheidsprogramme op te lei. Verskeie Opleidings-
kolleges vir Verdere Onderwys neem deel deur Leerlings-
kappe en Vaardigheidsprogramme aan te bied.
VAARDIGHEIDSBEPLANNINGSAFDELING
• Heffingbetalers en algemene landbou verwante Hierdie afdeling het redelik goed gedoen en tydens die
belanghebbers Subsektor Komitee (SSK) vergaderings die geleentheid gebruik
om die beoogde SETA-landskap te bespreek. ’n Groot aantal
Ons het ’n goeie verhouding met al die landbou verwante belanghebbers is bereik met betrekking tot kritiese en skaars
belanghebbers en heffingbetalers. Ons het in Augustus vaardighede. Dit is gedoen sodat Beurse, Internskappe,
2008 ’n surplus-projek geadverteer en dit het n groot Werkplek Ondervinding en Vakleerlingskappe (BIWA) kan
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fokus op daardie skaars en kritiese vaardighede. In die huidige verskaffers speel nie, en hulle het dringend ondersteuning
jaar is BIWA-teikens ver oorskry, en AgriSETA het R9 587 van AgriSETA nodig ten einde die nuwe uitdagings die hoof
miljoen beskikbaar gestel bykomend tot die R8 172 miljoen te bied.
van die NVF vir die opleiding van 227 vakleerlinge. Alhoewel
hierdie afdeling goed gedoen het, bly ABET ’n kommerwekkende
probleem, aangesien die gestelde teikens nooit bereik word KOMMUNIKASIE SEKSIE
nie. Ek glo dat ABET in die arena van NSDS III geplaas behoort
te word ter wille van hernude bespreking en om SETAS se Me Caren Cleinwerck, wat ons kommunikasiebeampte is, het
betrokkenheid by ABET te herdefinieer. uitstekende werk op haar eie gedoen deur ’n konferensie te
reël wat bygewoon is deur ons diensverskaffers, heffingbetalers
en ander belanghebbers. Die gerusstellende terugvoer oor die
ONDERWYS OPLEIDING dienste van die SETA wat ontvang is, is n aanduiding van die
KWALITEITSVERSEKERINGSAFDELING (ETQA) sukses van die konferensie. Sy het ook SETA Groep vergaderings
in verskeie provinsies bygewoon en SETA uitstallings aangebied
Met die wysigings tot die Wet op Vaardigheidsontwikkeling, by verskeie forums asook tydens ander verwante uitnodigings.
wat die weg gebaan het vir die Kwaliteitsraad vir Handel en
Beroepe (QCTO), het die ETQA afdeling begin met die
implementering van vier beroepskwalifikasies, naamlik: FINANSIËLE PRESTASIE
• Tuinbouproduksie/Plaasbestuur NKR 4;
Die AgriSETA heffingsinkomste het in die 2008/09 finansiele
• Masjinering Operateurs NKR 3; jaar met 8,4% gestyg tot R142,5 miljoen teenoor die R131,5
• Proses Kontroleurs NKR 4; en miljoen van 2007/2008. Die werklike administratiewe inkomste
was R18,9 miljoen in vergelyking met R18,4 miljoen ontvang
• Vleisveiligheid- en Kwaliteitbeheerders (Vleisinspekteurs) in die 2007/08 finansiele jaar. Die rede vir die 2,4% variasie
NKR 4 is die verhoging in heffinginkomste van werkgewers terwyl
daar ’n daling was in die heffings ontvang vanaf die provinsiale
Die kwalifikasies is in ’n gevorderde stadium van ontwikkeling departemente van landbou. Diskresionêre fondse wat vir die
danksy die hulp van verwante landbou-/boerderyondernemings. huidige jaar, 2008/09, aangewend is, was R58,4 miljoen en
Ons hooffokus is om maatskappye en nywerhede te laat die totale uitbetaling van verpligte fondse was R62,4 miljoen
inkoop in die proses om hul kundigheid en betrokkenheid in vergelyking met R60 miljoen vir die 2007/08 finansiele
te gebruik met die voorbereiding van werkplanne vir die jaar. AgriSETA het ’n totaal van 99% van sy beskikbare
implementering van QCTO in 2010. Mnr Fanny Phetla, die hulpbronne toegewys vir die 2008/09 finansiele jaar.
ETQA Bestuurder, het die dienste van mnr Herman Van
Deventer bekom as ’n QCTO Projekbestuurder en tot dusver Die volgende uitdagings met betrekking tot finansies het
doen die afdeling uitstekende werk. voorgekom, veral om die 10% administrasiefooi te beheer:
Ons het ook twee addisionele Instansies vir Sektorale of • Salariskoste was hoog aangesien die nuwe HUB aangestel
Beroepsuitnemendheid (ISOE’s) in die huidige finansiële is terwyl die ou HUB behou is om ’n gladde oorname te
gemeenskapsgebaseerde diensverskaffers te verbeter en om • Gebruik van meer spesialis konsultante vir Verskaffings-
beroepskwalifikasies bekend te stel. Dit is ons toekomsvisie bestuur;
om werksverhoudinge met Opleidings Kolleges vir Verdere
• Groter poel van kontrakaanstellings om data in te sleutel
Onderwys wat landbouprogramme aanbied, te verbeter ten
vir die surplus projek en leerlingskappe.
einde grondhervorming begunstigdes strategies te help. Daar
moet egter nie vergeet word van die rol wat opkomende
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In die geheel word ons finansies baie goed bestuur met die hulp Aan ons belanghebbers, die departemente van landbou en
van Deloitte en ons het nog altyd ’n ongekwalifiseerde verslag arbeid (beide nasionaal en provinsiaal), baie dankie vir hul
van die Ouditeur-Generaal se kantoor ontvang. professionele houding en die vriendelike werksverhouding
wat hulle met AgriSETA handhaaf. Aan die heffingbetalers, ’n
spesiale woord van dank dat julle ons met julle geld vertrou
PERSONEELAANGELEENTHEDE en mede-voorstanders van vaardigheidsontwikkeling in die
landbousektor is. Aan ons diensverskaffers, ons waardeer die
Tydens die huidige finansiële jaar het AgriSETA ’n totaal van 26 erns waarmee julle die nodige vaardighede namens die SETA
permanente personeellede gehad en 3 tydelike personeellede. lewer.
Die SETA het ook in Oktober 2008 ’n nuwe HUB, Jerry
Madiba, aangestel sowel as Francina Mphele in die Finansiele Soos ek tydens die landswye toere gesê het: werk saam met
afdeling. Me Gloria Ntoule is in Februarie 2009 in die ETQA ons, aangesien ons net daardeur kan groei en julle beter kan
afdeling aangestel. Die volgende tydelike personeellede is ook dien. Aan die personeel van AgriSETA, julle is ’n A-span en ons
vanaf September 2008 permanent aangestel: Ina du Preez, Lulu gaan nog baie wedstryde saam wen.
Engelbrecht, Marissa Kok en Bronwynn Oosthuizen. Ons maak
gebruik van hierdie geleentheid om die nuwelinge welkom te Ek wil ook graag ’n woord van dank uitspreek teenoor
heet by AgriSETA. mnr Machiel van Niekerk. Hy is gevra om aan te bly as
Bedryfsbestuurder en het gehelp met terreinbesoeke en het
Die volgende bedankings is ontvang: Mnre Francis Senona my bekendgestel aan die SETA omgewing en die belanghebbers
(ETQA), Manuel de Bruin en Shaun Starr (Vaardigheidslewering), van AgriSETA. Na harde werk en met AgriSETA goed op dreef
en ons wens hulle alle sterkte toe met hul nuwe uitdagings. het mnr van Niekerk aan die einde van Maart 2009 uitgetree
Dit is vir ons n probleem om vakante poste te vul as gevolg en die leisels aan my oorgegee. Onder my leiding is ek van plan
van die beoogde SETA-landskap en dit kompromitteer ons in om AgriSETA van krag tot krag te laat gaan.
terme van die kwaliteit van aansoekers vir poste weens die
onsekerheid wat dit skep. Dankie
met ons, aangesien ons net daardeur kan groei en julle beter
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PEHELO ya
Pehelo YA Moofisiri
MODULASETULO
ya ka Sehloohong wa Phethahatso
Ke tumelo ya rona ho AgriSETA hore ka thupelo, bokgoni Ms Titi le Mong. Le Mr Mankazana. Eo re iteanyang le
bo ntshetswa pele, ho fanwa ka tlhahisoleseding, boitshwaro yena, e leng Mong. Kgobokoe o bontshitse bohlokwa ba
bo a fetolwa mme ho matlafatswa le tsela ya tshirelso ya hae le tshusumetso ya hae dikamanong tsa rona. Re
ho fumana dijo. Hape re dumela hore tlhahiso e hodimo le fumana ka nako levy ya rona ya 1% ya selemo le selemo
keketseho ya kuno di ka fihlelwa ka thupelo. Ke mabapi le ho tswa lefapheng mme jwale re se re qadile ka
hoo mona ke fanang ka pehelo ena ya selemo. Ha ke hetla Memorandamo ya Kutlwisiso e mabapi le methiriele ya
ke sheba morao ka moo diphetoho di tlisitseng diphephetso thupelo bakeng sa dikoporasi.
tse ngata ka teng setjhabeng sa habo rona, jwalo ka tahleho
ya mesebetsi, mathata a tsa moruo, ho hasana ha bolwetse Jwalo ka CEO e motjha, ke se ke qadile ho etela mafapha
ba swine flu, ho fetolwa ha Molao wa Ntshetsopele ya a diprovinse a temo mme ke se ke etetse Limpopo, Kapa
Bokgoni le melao e metjha ya NQF (Moralo wa Naha Bophirima, Foreistata le Kapa Botjhabela. Re ntse re tswela
wa Dikhwalifikheishene), jj. pakeng tsa Tshitwe 2008 le pele jwalo ka SETA ho ba le dikamano tse ntle le Mafapha
Tlhakubele 2009, re ka mpa ra bolela feela hore thupelo e a a Temo a diprovinse athe re ntse re sebedisana le
hlokeha bakeng sa ho lokisa setjhaba ka tshwanelo hore se diprojekeng tseo. Dikholetjhe tsa Temo diproviseng di
kgone ho shebana le diphetoho tse tlang. Jwalo ka diphetoho tswela pele ho ba le seabo mesebetsing ya SETA mme ka
di bonahala hore di tla ba teng, re dumela hore hoo ke ho ya ka mehlodi ya tsona ya thuso le boemo ba kananelo
ntho eo re lokelang ho itlwaetsa yona mme re se leke ho e tsa mangolo a semmuso di tswela pele ho ba le seabo sa
rarolla. Re lokela ho utlwisisa hore diphetoho tseo di reng boleng bo hodimo le SETA.
mme hwa bohlokwa haholo ke ho amohela diphetoho tseo.
Selemong se fetileng rebanne le di road shows ho hlamellang
• Lefapha la Mesebetsi
di kamano tsa rona le mafapha a fapaneng a mmuso, mme ra
kenyelletsa le balefi ba rona ba di-levy. Re dumela hore re
Kamano ya rona le Lefapha la Mesebetsi e bonahala ka
ka haha mokga o matla o tla shebana le kaho ya bokgoni le
hlomphano le tshehetso e sa belaetseng ho tswa ho Letona,
phano ya ditshebeletso ka tshebedisano mmoho.
botsamaising ba lona bo hodimo le yuniting ya tshehetso
ya SETA. Re tswela pele ho ba le seabo dibopehong tsohle
DIKAMANO LE MAFAPHA LE BATHAHASELLI BA
tse tshwanetseng ho tswa Lefapheng la Mesebetsi mme ha
TSA TEMO
re sheba boholo ba SETA yona re bona e sebeditse
hantle haholo ka ho tlaleha (ka kotara) le ho ba kgahlanong
• Lefapha la Temo (Boemong ba Naha le Diprovinse) le maikemisetso a beuweng.
Re tswela pele ho ba le dikamano tse atlehileng le Lefapha AgriSETA e tobane le phephetso e kgolo haholo ya ho
la Naha la Temo ka Molaodi Kakaretso, Ms Nduli le lekala sebeletsa ba bangata haholo ka bonyenyane boo e nang
la thuto, katoloso le diphuputso tse etelletsweng pele ke le bona, ha re sheba hore temo ke ntho e lokelang ho
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ba ka sehloohong naheng ka bophara. Ditlelaente tse ngata • Balefi ba di-levy le bathahaselli ba tsa temo ka
tsa rona di wela ka ntle ho mokgwatshebetso wa dithuso bophara
tsa di-levy (baamohedi ba Diphetolo tsa melao ya Mobu
le dikgwebo tse ngata tsa temo) mme ba tswela pele ho Dikamano tsa rona le bathahaselli ba tsa temo ekasitana
sheba ho rona jwalo ka mohlodi wa thuso. Ditlelaente le balefi ba di-levy di ntse di tsamaya hantle haholo. Re ile
tsena di tswela pele ho ata ka baka la ditahlehelo tsa ra bapatsa surplus project ka Phato 2008 mme yona e ile
mesebetsi hobane ba bona temo e le tsela e nngwe e ka ya thusa haholo ho fihlela ditlhoko tsa thupelo tsa balefi
ba thusang, ka hoo re etsa boipiletso ho ba tsamaisang ba rona ba di-levy. Lefapha la Thero ya Bokgoni le kgonne
Letlole la Naha la Bokgoni (National Skills Fund) le Bolaodi ho rarolla mathata ao balefi ba di-levy ba ileng ba ba le ona
ba Naha ba Bokgoni (National Skills Authority (NSA)) le mokgwa o motjha wa Moralo wa Bokgoni ba Mosebetsi
hore ba shebe ka kutlwelo dikopo tseo re di romelang le morero wa Tlaleho ya Selemo le Selemo ya Thupelo ka
bakeng sa ho fokotsa kgatello eo re tobanang le yona. nako ya di-road show tse ileng tsa tshwarwa naheng
ka bophara, mme re tshepa hore ho tla ba le ditleleime tse
eketsehileng ho tsa matloleng a tlamang.
• Lefapha la Thuto
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LEKALA LA THERO YA BOKGONI Motsamaisi wa Projeke ya QCTO mme ho fihlela jwale lefapha
le ntse le sebetsa hantle haholo.
Lefapha le sebeditse hantle haholo ka ho amohela di-Sub Sector
Committees (SSC’s) e leng ntho e ileng ya fana ka monyetla wa Re etse hloko hape tow Institutes of Sectoral or Occupational
ho sebedisana ka Tjhebahalo e lebelletsweng ya SETA. Ho ile Excellence (ISOE’s) e nngwe selemong sa ha jwale sa ditjhelete
ha fihlelwa palo e hodimo ya bathahaselli mabapi le bokgoni ba ho thusa ho bopa bokgoni bakeng sa baabi ba ditshebeletso ba
bohlokwa hape bo haellang. Hona ho entswe bakeng sa hore leng hara merabe le ho kenya tshebetsong dikhwalifikheishene
Dibasari, di-Internship, Boiphihlelo bo fumanwang Mosebetsing tsa mosebetsi. Le ha tjhebelopele ya rona ya nakong e tlang e
le di-Apprenticeship (BIWA) di tsepamise maikutlo bokgoning le ho eketsa dikamano tsa tshebetso le Dikholetjhe tsa Thuto
boo bo hlwauweng bo haellang hape ba bohlokwa. Selemong le Thupelo tse Phahameng tse fanang ka mananeo a temo, hore
sena sa ha jwale dibeo tsa BIWA di ne di le ka hodimo le ho feta di thuse ka mokgwa o yang ka leano baamohedi ba melemo
mme AgriETA e ile ya fana ka R9 587 miliyone ho bapa le R8 172 ditabeng tsa ho fetolwa ha melao ya mobu, ha re a tshwanela ho
miliyone ho tswa ho NSF bakeng sa thupelo ya di-apprentice tse lebala seabo sa baabi ba ntseng ba hlahella, ba tla hlokang thuso
227. Le ha karolo e sebeditse hantle haholo ABET yona e ntse e ho tswa ho AgriSETA hore ba kgone ho shebana le diphetoho.
dutse e le bothata hobane ha ho eso fihlelwe maikemisetso. Ke
na le mohopolo wa hore ABET e lokela ho behwa karolong ya
NSDS III hore ho boele ho buisanwe ka yona mme ho hlaloswe KAROLO YA DIKGOKAHANO
botjha seabo sa SETA ho ABET.
Ms Caren Cleinwerck, eo e leng moofisiri wa dikgokahano wa
rona o se a sebeditse hantle haholo a le mong jwalo ka ha a
LEFAPHA LA TIISETSO YA BOLENG BA THUTO kgonne ho hlophisa khonferense e ileng ya kgona ho hohela
YA THUPELO [EDUCATION TRAINING QUALITY Baabi ba rona ba Ditshebeletso, balefi ba di-levy le bathahaselli
ASSURANCE - (ETQA)] ba bang. Khonferense e kgonne ho fana ka tiisetso ya maikutlo
mabapi le tshebeletso ya SETA. O ile a kenela hape le dikopano
Ka ho fetolwa ha Molao wa Ntshetsopele ya Bokgoni o tse mmalwa tsa di-Cluster tsa SETA diproviseng tse mmalwa
ileng wa hlahisa Khansele ya ho Lebela Boleng bakeng sa ekasitana le ho bapatsa SETA diforamong tse ngata le dibakeng
Kgwebo le Mesebetsi e leng Quality Council for Trade and tse ding tseo a neng a menngwe ho tsona tse amanang le hona.
Occupations (QCTO), lefapha la ETQA le qadile ka ho leka
dikhwalifikheishene tsa lona tse nne tsa mosebetsi e leng:
TSHEBEDISO YA DITJHELETE
• Tlhahiso ya Horticulture/Motsamaisi wa Polasi NQF 4;
• Dioporeitara tsa Metjhini NQF 3; Kuno ya di-levy tsa AgriSETA e eketsehile ka 8.4% ho tloha
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Ho latelang ke diphephetso tse bileng teng ho tsa ditjhelete, MANTSWE A TEBOHO
haholoholo bakeng sa taolo ya 10% ya ditjeo tsa tsamaiso:
Ke rata ho nka karolo ena ke lebohe Boto ya AgriSETA bakeng
• Ditjeo tsa moputso di bile hodimo ka ho hirwa ha CEO
sa tshehetso ya yona e matla. Ke lebohe hape ka mokgwa o
e motjha le ho boloka CEO wa kgale hore a tle a kgone
ikgethang Modulasetulo, Mong. Jack van Dyk le Motlatsi wa
ho nehelana ka marapo hantle;
Modulasetulo, Mong. Sipho Khumalo bakeng sa tataiso le
• Ho sebedisa dikhonsaltente tsa di-specialist bakeng sa bohlale ba bona.
Tsamaiso ya Phepelo ya Thepa.
• Keketseho ya palo ya basebetsi ba nakwana ba hirilweng Ho bathahaselli ba rona, Mafapha a Temo le Mesebetsi (ka
bakeng sa ho bokella dintlha tsa surplus project le bobedi boemong ba naha le diprovinse), re le leboha haholo
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PEHELO YA
Ingxelo MODULASETULO
yeGosa eliphezulu eliyiNtloko
• Isebe labaSebenzi
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evela kuMphathiswa, kunye namagosa akhe aphezulu kunye • Abahlawuli berhafu yeenkonzo namalungu abanzi
necandelo lenkxaso leSETA. Siyaqhubeka ukuthatha kwezolimo
inxaxheba kumacandelo onke afaneleyo avela kwaDoL
kwaye xa ujionga ubukhulu beSETA isebenze kakuhle Ubudlelwane bethu namalungu ezolimo kunye nabo
kakhulu nokunika ingxelo (ngekota) nangokujongene bahlawula irhafu yeenkonzo busaqhuba kakuhle. Siye
nethagethi ibizibekele zona kwikhadi lamanqaku. sazisa iprojekthi eyongezelelweyo ngoAgasti 2008
kwaye iyeyanceda kakhulu ekuhlangabezaneni nezidingo
iAgriSETA ijongene nomngeni omkhulu wokubonelela zoqoqosho zabahlawuli bethu berhafu yeenkonzo. iSebe
ngeenkonzo kwabaninzi kodwa isebenzisa okuncinane, loYilo leZakhono liyelasombulula iingxaki abahlawuli
ngenxa yokubona ukuba ezolimo yinto ephambili esizweni. berhafu yeenkonzo bebenazo ngenhlelo entsha yoYilo
Uninzi lwabathengi bethu bangaphandle kwesixokelelwano lokuSebenza kweZakhono (iWSP) kunye neNgxelo
sorhafiso lwegranti (Abafuma iMbuyekezo yeMihlaba yoQeqesho yoNyaka (iATR) phakathi kwemiboniso
kunye namashishini ezolimo) kwaye beqhubeka ukusibona yasezindleni kwizwelonke kwaye inethemba lokuba
njengomthombo woncedo. Ababathengi bayaqhubeka izicelo ezivela kwingxowamali enyanzelisayo zizawunyuka.
ukwanda ngenxa yokulahlekelwa yimisebenzi ngoko
bakhangela ezolimo njengendlela yabucala kwaye simemela
kwabaphethe iNgxowa-mali yeZakhono zeSizwe kunye ISEBE ELIBONELELA NGEZAKHONO
Nabagunyazisa iZakhono zeSizwe (iNational Skills
Authority (NSA)) ukuba bajonge ngeliso lokunceda iSETA iyeyamangaliswa kakhulu bubuninzi bezicelo kwiiNkqubo
kwizicelo esizifakileyo ukuba sehlise ubunzima esijongene zokuFunda neZakhono ezo ziphezulu kakhulu kwingxowa-mali
nabo. yoNcedo ngobulumko. Ngaxeshanye ezinye izicelo zijolise
kwizakhono ezinqabileyo nezibalulekileyo, ezinye zazo ziphume
kakhulu endleleni kodwa zibalulekile kwabo bafaka izicelo.
• Isebe lezeMfundo
Isidingo senziwa mandudndu ngabafumene imbuyekezo yomhlaba
abafuna yonke into kwiABET ukuya kwezemali nezakhono
Sonwabela ubudlelwane obukhethekileyo obuvela kwiZiko
zezandla. Naxa kunjalo sonwabile ukunika ingxelo ukuba
leMfundo eSisiseko noQeqesho yaBantu abadala (iABET)
kulonyaka singaphambili kwitagethi yethu nge202% kubafundi
phakathi kweSebe LezeMfundo likaZwelonke.
abangasebenziyo kunye ne105% kubafundi abasebenzayo.
Kwezisematheni kuhkho iMoU esayiniweyo neSebe
lezeMfundo laseMntla-Ntshona eliye lafaka iR2.8
yezigidi kwiSETA ukuze iqeqeshe amalungu ayo
kwiiNkqubo zeZakhono nokuFunda ngezolimo. Iikholeji
eziliqela zeMfundo ePhambili noQeqesho (iFET) zithatha
inxaxheba ekuboneleleni ngeeNkqubo zeZakhono
nokuFunda.
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ISEBE LOYILO LWEZAKHONO uzifumanele iinkonzo zika Mhlekazi uHerman van Deventer
njengoMphathi weProjekthi weQCTO kwaye ukuzofika ngoku
Isebe lisebenze kakuhle ekusingatheni iiKomiti eziNgaphantsi iSebe lesibenza ngokubalaseleyo. Sikwafumene elinye iziko
zeCandelo (Sub Sector Committees (SSC’s)) eliyelabonelela loncedo (iInstitutes of Sectoral or Occupational Excellence
ngethuba lokusebenzisana ngokuzimisela neMbonakalo-mhlaba (ISOE’s)) ukuncedisa ukwakha ikhono lababonelela ngeenkonzo
yeSETA. Inani eliphezulu lamalungu liyelafikelelwa ngamalunga zabahlali nokuqalisa ngokusebenzisa izitifeketi zokusebenza.
nezakhono ezinqabileyo nezibalulekileyo. Lento iye yenziwa Nangona umbono wengomso ikukongeza ubudlelwane
kuba iiBasari, uQeqesho lomsebenzi, Amava awaseMsebenzini bokusebenza neeKholeji zeFET ezozibonelela ngeenkqubo
kunye Nokufunda usebenza (Bursaries, Internships, Workplace zolimo uba zincede ngecebo kubaxhamli bembuyekezo
Experience and Apprenticeships (BIWA)) ukuze kujongwe yomhlaba, nabani na akumele ukuba alibale ngendima edlalwe
kwezo zakhono zifunyenweyo ezinqabileyo nezibalulekileyo. ngababoneleli beenkonzo abasakhasayo, aba bazawusoloko
Kulonyaka iithagethi zeBIWA ziyezangaphezulu komlinganiselo befuna uncedo kakhulu elivela kwiAgriSETA ukuze bamelane
kakhulu futhi iAgriSETA iyeyabonelela nge R9 587 yezigidi neenguquko.
elungelelene neR8 172 yezigidi evela kwiNSF ukuze kuqeqeshwe
abafundi abasebenzayo abanga- 227. Naxa elicandelo lisebenze
kakuhle iABET ihleli iyingxaki exhalabisayo ngokuba iitagethi ICANDELO LEZOTHUNGELWANO
ezibekiweyo azifikelelwa. Ndinengcinga yokuba iABET imelwe
ukubekwa kwibakala leNSDS III ukuze iphinde ixoxwe kwakhona uNkosikazi Caren Cleinwerck, lowo oligosa lethu
nokucacisa kwakhona iindima yeSETA kwiABET. lezothungelwano usebenze kakuhle kakhulu eyedwa
njengomntu olibinqa, uyewakwazi ukulungiselela ikomfa ethe
yakwazi ukuba nomtsalane kwabo Basibonelela Ngeenkozo
ISEBE LEZEMFUNDO LOKUQINISEKISA ukuba babeyinxalenye, abahlawula irhafu yeenkonzo kunye
UBULUNGA BOQEQESHO (I-EDUCATION mamanye amalungu ethu. Ikomfa ibenempumelelo ngokunika
TRAINING QUALITY ASSURANCE (ETQA) ingxelo iqinisekisa imbonelelo yeenkonzo zeSETA. Uphinde
DEPARTMENT)) wayinxalenye yemihlangano yamaqumrhu eSETA kumaphondo
aliqela aphinde enze imiboniso ngeSETA kwingxoxo
Ngokulungiswa kwakhona koMthetho woPhuhliso leZakhono ezahlekeneyo kunye nezinye izimemo ezifanayo.
oye wazala iBhunga Lobulunga Lemisebenzi Nengqesho
(iQuality Council for Trade and Occupations (QCTO)) isebe
leETQA liyelaqalisa ngokuphanda ngezitifiketi ezine zengqesho UKUSETYENZISWA KWEEMALI
ezibizwa ngokuba:
Imali yengeniso yerhafu yeenkonzo zeAgriSETA inyuke nge
• iHorticulture Production/Farm Manager NQF 4;
8.4% ukusuka kwi R131,5 ngo2007/08 ukuya kwi R142,5
• iMachinery Operators NQF 3; yezigidi ngo2008/09 kulonyaka wezemali. Imali yengeniso
• iProcess Controllers NQF4; and eyiyiyo yolawulo ibiyi R18,9 izigidi xa kuthelekiswa neR18,4
yezigidi efunyanwe kunyaka wezemali ngo2007/2008. Isizathu
• iMeat Safety and Quality Controllers (Meat Inspectors) somahluko we2.4% sibonisa ukuba kubekhona ukonyuka
NQF 4 kwerhafu yeenkonzo evela kubaqashi, kodwa ukwehla
kwerhafu yeenkonzo kuvele kuMasebe eZolimo waMaphondo.
Ezizitifiketi sele zihlabele mngama kwizinga lophuhliso Amanani avakalayo walonyaka, 2008/09 asetyenzisiweyo abeyi
ngokuncedwa ngamashishini afana nawezolimo /awefama. R58,4 yezigidi kwaye imali ehlawuliweyo epheleyo yeGranti
Eyona njongo yethu ephambili kukufumana inkxaso Ezinyanzelisayo ibiyi R62,4 yezigidi xa kuthelekiswa neR60
yeenkampani namashishini ukuba basebenzise ubuchule babo yezigidi kunyaka wezemali ka2007/08. iAgriSETA iyeyabela
nokuba yinxalenye yokulungiselela uYilo leMisebenzi lokuqalisa i99% epheleleyo yobutyebi bayo obukhoyo kunyaka wezemali
ukusebenzisa iQCTO ngo2010. uMhlekazi Fanny Phetla ka2008/09.
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Ezilandelayo ibe yimingeni kwezemali kakhulu kuwimpatho ILIZWI LOMBULELO
yendleko zolawulo eziyi10%:
Ndithanda ukunikela elicandelo ukubulela iBhodi yeAgriSETA
• Indleko yomvuzo ibephezulu xa kuqeshwa iCEO entsha
ngenkxaso yabo engazenzisiyo. Umbulelo okhethekileyo
kuphindwe kugcinwe neCEO endala ukuze inikezele
kuSihlalo; uMhlekazi Jack van Dyk kunye nosekela Sihlalo,
kakuhle umsebenzi;
uMhlekazi Sipho Khumalo ngeengcebiso zabo nobulumko.
• Ukusebenzisa kakhulu amagosa angaphandle Kumalungu wethu esesisebenza nawo, aMasebe weZolimo
angochwepheshe kuLawulo lokuBonelela ngeeNkonzo; naBasebenzi (womabini kuzwelonke namaphondo) ndivakalisa
(iSupply Chain Management); umbulelo kakhulu ngokuziphatha okufanelekileyo kunye
• Ukunyuka kwabaqeshwa abaninzi abekontraki ukuba nentsebenziswano enobuhlobo eniyakhileyo kunye neAgriSETA.
bagcine inkcukacha kwikhompyutha zeprojekthu nenhlelo Kwabo bahlawula irhafu yeenkonzo, umbulelo okhethekileyo
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
GOVERNING BOARD
At the Annual General Meeting held on 22nd October 2008, the following Board members were nominated and also represented
on other committees within the AgriSETA
EMPLOYEES
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EMPLOYERS
• Mr Paseka Mohanoe of the union, National Union of Farmers (NUF) resigned at the Board meeting held in October 2008.
• Ms Adele van den Berg, replaced Mr Andre Marais of the union, Solidarity
• As the union, the South African Food and Allied Trade Union (SAFATU) being deregistered by the Department of Labour,
Mr Ben Mtshali had to step down from the Board.
The AgriSETA Board is in the process of receiving nominations for the replacement of the above mentioned Board members.
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
6
Employee Male
5
Employee Female
4 Employer Male
3 Employer Female
0
Coloured Indian White African Total
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dates and attendance of Executive Committee Meetings:
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
AGRISETA PERSONNEL
QUALITY ASSURANCE
CORPORATE SERVICES
SKILLS DELIVERY
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
SKILLS PLANNING
OPERATIONS
CONTRACTED EMPLOYEES
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
J Madiba
OPERATIONS MANAGER
M van Niekerk
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO
CEO AND MANAGERS
F Rahaman
SURPLUS
PROJECT
FINANCE ADMIN SECRETARY / ADMINISTRATOR QC COORDINATOR QC COORDINATOR
COORDINATOR COORDINATOR SWITCHBOARD C Nkabinde ACCREDITATION MONITORING
ADMINISTRATOR
R Ballard D Mlambo A Victor D Yotwana (Vacant)
K Sihlangu
FINANCE ADMIN SKILLS REPORTING SSC SKILLS PLANNING QC ADMIN QC ADMIN ADMINISTRATOR
ASSISTANT ASSISTANT COORDINATOR ADMINISTRATOR ADMIN MANAGER ASSISTANT ASSISTANT (Vacant)
F Mphele E Thulare J Masombuka (Vacant) T Henning ADMINISTRATOR MONITORING
G Ntoule M Matloa
GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR
DATA COORDINATOR B Oosthuizen
RECEPTION / CAPTURER ASSESSOR /
INTERNAL A Gerber
S Wentzel MODERATOR
MESSENGER ADMINISTRATOR
M Meko GRANTS R de Bruyn
ASSISTANT
DATA R Bergman
CAPTURER ABET
I du Preez ADMINISTRATOR
M Kok
GRANTS
ASSISTANT
L Engelbrecht
An Organogram is used to illustrate reporting
BIWA
structures within an organization and is not
ADMINISTRATOR
indicative of salary grading per se. (Vacant)
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
AgriSETA EMPLOYEES
30
Permanent Male
25
Permanent Female
20 Temporary Male
15 Temporary Female
10
0
African Coloured Indian White Total
APPOINTMENTS
After the news of Mr Machiel Van Niekerk’s retirement was announced, the process to find a new CEO was initiated in May 2008.
After an extensive recruitment procedure, candidates were identified, and after rigorous selection interviews and psychometric
evaluations by the AgriSETA Human Resource Committee and the Executive Committee, the baton was passed on to Mr Jeremia
(Jerry) Sello Madiba as from 1 October 2008.
The Human Resource Committee decided that all temporary employees be contracted to the AgriSETA until 31 March 2010.
They are:
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Skills Delivery Department
Bronwynn Oosthuizen Learnership Administrator
RESIGNATIONS
Mr Francis Senona, the Quality Control: Coordinator, Monitoring, resigned in January 2009.
Mr Manuel De Bruin, Learnership Administrator, resigned at the end of February 2009.
Mr Shaun Starr, the Skills Delivery Manager, who was contracted until June 2009, left the employ of AgriSETA on 13 March 2009.
RENUMERATION STRUCTURE
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE computer skills training centre, run by people with disabilities,
was boosted when the Minister donated R500 000 towards the
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in October 2008 Skills Centre.
had an attendance of 150 stakeholders. Representing the
employers, Mr Jack Van Dyk of Agri Western Cape was elected Addressing an imbizo of domestic workers in Stellenbosch, the
as Chairperson and Mr Sipho Khumalo of the Food and Allied Minister said, “A general feeling right across the labour market
Workers Union, representing the employees, was nominated spectrum had always been that law enforcement was in dire
as Vice-Chairperson. Stakeholders and Accredited Training need of tightening up to curb the rampant workplace injustices.
Providers were thanked at a Gala Dinner held that evening. ” Although it was an imbizo for domestic workers, some issues
Three ISOEs, namely Transvaal Sugar Beperk (TSB), Shukela regarding farm workers were also raised.
Training Centre and Scientific Roets, who were also at the
dinner, received their certificates. At the Eastern Cape Imbizo, held in Keiskamahoek at the Chief
Ngqika’s Palace outside King William Town, the AgriSETA
At the national conference with the theme “Eradicate provided information and career guidance to job-seeking young
Scarce Skills through Occupationally-based Learning”, we people and tertiary students.
had Professor Mehl of Triple L Academy share his views of
the Macro and International Perspective of Occupationally “A war on Poverty Campaign” in Taung in the North West
Based Learning. Other speakers at the conference were Mr Province, which was part of government’s strategy, was
Christoph Vorwerk, who talked about “Occupationally-based attended by hundreds of people from the community. The
Learning systems within the sector and how it can be applied main objective was to reduce the incidence of poverty, and
in practice”. Mr Herman Van Deventer and Ms Beatrice Enslin information was distributed to those attending. The then
also shared their perspective from the primary and secondary Deputy President, Ms Baleka Mbete, was to address the
sector of agriculture. community at the Sitting Polar Sports Ground.
The AgriSETA had the opportunity to support some of the Mdladlana urged delegates to focus their deliberations on
Minister of Labour’s Imbizo’s. drawing up plans to improve the role of skills development in
this country.
Exhibitions were attended at the Inzalabantu Sports Field in
KwaZulu-Natal, Kwambonambi Municipality, where a unique
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“We can still do more to get thousands of young unemployed • To establish linkages with other provincial initiatives with
people into employment. We can still do more to get our a specific focus on skills development and training in
people out of the poverty cycle. We can still do more to make the region.
South Africa a better country. As we prepare for the future,
I will be watching the reports with keen interest!” Mdladlana It is the intention of the SETA cluster to bring on board all
concluded. other SETAs. The SETA Cluster, whilst operating as a grouping
to address generic Human Resource Development (HRD)
The Marketing department also had the opportunity to issues, shall not interfere with the policies and procedures of
spend a day with Country Mushrooms, who had open days each SETA as an individual entity.
at the Wattlewood Farm and Aalwyne Farm. Various Training
providers and Unions were also invited. Learners shared and The structure of the cluster is as follows:
raised their concerns. This was also a good way to motivate
• The SETA Cluster is an ad hoc body that comprises
workers who were not attending ABET classes to see the
SETAs.
benefits of their fellow colleagues.
• Membership of the SETA Cluster will be exclusive to
A Talent Champions Day was attended at the British American SETA staff.
Tobacco in Heidelberg, where employees of the company
• Members shall appoint alternative members to represent
were informed of skills development within the sector and
them on the SETA Cluster.
NQF changes. The various learnerships, their status and the
way forward were presented. Each division at the company • Where necessary, delegates shall be appointed to represent
had the opportunity to do a presentation with questions being the SETA Cluster with respect to meetings with
raised from other departments. An award and certification stakeholders in the provinces. However, insofar as it is
ceremony was also held. possible, there shall be representation by all SETAs at
these meetings.
Information material was requested from the events centres. • Other parties will be invited to attend on an ad hoc
This material was highly appreciated by the learners who could basis, but will not be allowed to become members of
access the displayed information. the SETA Cluster.
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NATIONAL INFORMATION SESSIONS a B Agric, HED and B. Ed (Hons) at the then University of the
North (University of Limpopo). He further holds an Honours
The Agriculture Sector Education Training Authority (AgriSETA) and Masters degree (Agric Economics) from the University
recently held its annual national road shows in eight provinces. of Pretoria and is currently registered for a PhD (Education
The road shows were attended by 560 stakeholders. It was Policy Studies) with the same university. He started his
an information-sharing session for stakeholders, accredited career as a teacher at Harry Oppenheimer Agricultural High
training providers and skills development facilitators informing School and taught until he was appointed as Principal and then
them of the latest developments and changes. Training later Rector of Tompi Seleka College of Agriculture. He is a
providers were informed of the new Quality Council for Trades former examiner under the then Department of Education
and Occupations that will affect them in the long term. Skills and Training (DET) and a co-author of Focus in Agriculture, a
development facilitators were informed of the completion of Grade 10 book, which is currently being used for the new FET
the Workplace Skills Plan and the Annual Training Reports, Curriculum. He was also involved in the process of investigating
which are to be submitted by 30 June 2009. and incorporating Colleges of Agriculture either under Further
Education and Training (FET) or Higher Education while working
The Cape Town meeting, which had the highest attendance for the National Department of Agriculture. He then became
figures, was opened by the AgriSETA Chairperson, Mr Jack Van involved in coordinating and writing the FET Curriculum for
Dyk. Durban had the honour of hearing Mr Sipho Khumalo, the Department of Education. He was also previously involved
the Vice-Chairperson. The new Chief Executive Officer, Mr as Learnership Manager at the former PAETA, which gave
Jerry Madiba, also attended, meeting majority stakeholders for him an opportunity to become involved in many Government
the first time and giving them a warm AgriSETA welcome. departments. He joined the SETA, coming from the Department
of Agriculture and Science and Technology. His passion is to
The new Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) expand the mentoring programme for the new land reform
was explained by the newly appointed Project Manager, Mr recipients and to see more exports from commercial farmers.
Herman Van Deventer. He is there to assist in preparing
the sectoral structures like the industry captains, community
of expert practitioners and partners to develop occupational OUTGOING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
qualifications and assessment models.
After eight years of hard work in the SETA environment, Mr
This was a good networking session for stakeholders and for the Machiel Van Nierkerk has retired. Hard work and keeping the
AgriSETA staff, who were informed on the Skills Development head high of the AgriSETA, Van Niekerk left the AgriSETA at
Amendment Act, passed on 1 December 2008, pertaining to the end of March. He was asked to stay on and assist with site
the QCTO and OFO, as well as the National Qualifications visits as well as introducing the incoming CEO, Mr Jerry Madiba,
Framework Act passed on 17 February 2009. to the SETA environment and stakeholders of the AgriSETA.
Mr Madiba hails from a small village known as Mmotong wa A themed farewell party, “Around the world in 80 days”, was
Perekisi (Perskebult) outside Polokwane in Limpopo Province. chosen as Machiel will be living out his dream by travelling the
He started school in Marapyane in the former Bophuthatswana world on his boat. We wish him well in his travels and thank
and from there continued in Limpopo until he graduated with him for bringing the AgriSETA thus far.
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WEBSITE
Electronic communication, namely the website and newsletters, still remained the best contact medium with stakeholders.
The following stats were recorded during the financial year:
WEBSITE HITS
70000
60000
50000
40000
30000
20000
10000
0
Apr-08 May-08 Jun-08 Jul-08 Aug-08 Sep-08 Oct-08 Nov-08 Dec-08 Jan-09 Feb-09 Mar-09
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009
Total number of visitors 13458 17760 16302 12166 10570 11770 12886 9265 8248 10168 12105 13018
Total number of visits 38311 50424 60088 45647 42305 42872 47526 36072 24551 37317 47325 54597
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The SETA ETQAs are still responsible for the quality assurance
JOINT POLICY STATEMENT of the delivery of learning programmes, such as learnerships
and skills programmes, which culminate in current NQF
Following the publication of the review findings, the Ministers qualifications. The majority of these NQF qualifications have
of Education and Labour issued a joint policy statement in expired or are about to expire, which creates a gap between
October 2007. This document outlined achievements to date the outgoing NQF qualifications and the introduction of the
and stressed the fact that South Africa’s NQF is integrated and new occupational qualifications under the auspices of QCTO.
includes all sectors and levels of education. The NQF objectives It is, however, hoped that the spirit of transitional arrangement
have received widespread support, and an awareness of the will endeavour to put the learners first and minimize disruption
importance of outcomes-based education has been promoted. in the best interest of the learning environment.
The Ministers also responded to the challenges that had
emerged by agreeing to make provision for the establishment
of three Quality Councils (QCs) to manage three sub- ACCREDITATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS
frameworks - one for Higher Education Qualifications, one
for General and Further Education Qualifications and one for Like other SETA ETQA’s, AgriSETA ETQA has accredited a
Occupational Qualifications. These sub-frameworks fall within substantial number of training providers in the sector - just
a single National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and are more than 210. The categories of these providers range from
managed in collaboration with the SAQA. small to large. The capacities of the small to medium providers
are just enough to provide training limited to skills programmes,
which means offering a group a few unit standards that are
THE QUALITY COUNCIL FOR TRADES AND packaged for a specific competencies. Looking at the intensions
OCCUPATIONS (QCTO) of the occupational qualifications, the QCTO model will leave
a little room, if any, to accommodate the small providers.
The aspired output of the QCTO is to develop fit-for-purpose Primary agriculture is the most affected part of the sector
occupational qualifications that will be certificated as National when it comes to the participation of such small providers,
Occupational Awards or National Skills Certificates. The awards which offer training in rural areas, community projects, etc.
will name the relevant occupation for which the learner is now
competent to practice. The focus of occupational qualifications By and large the accreditation requirements of the new QCTO
will be the development of occupational competence which, architecture will put emphasis on the capacity of providers to
in turn, contributes to increased employment rates and offer occupational outcomes, the ability to manage curricular for
productivity. The envisaged structure and functions of the the said occupation(s), and the ability to deliver on assessment
QCTO reflect a new approach to quality assurance in which and moderation of such occupation(s). The following graph
quality assurance permeates all activities and is not seen attempts to depict the diminishing number of training providers
as a separate function. This model will also be developed in as the QCTO matures in years in the learning environment.
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The graph also illustrates that the remaining number will be AgriSETA ETQA’S POSITION:
in categories such as agricultural colleges, FET colleges with NEW ARCHITECTURE
agricultural bias and workplace providers.
BUILDING CAPACITY FOR QCTO
200
The process of developing occupational curricula, new
• Identifying and interacting with key role players and Looking at the roles to be played by the ETQAs in the new
stakeholders; model, one realizes that they are far more demanding than
before: more hands will be required to participate in the
• Supporting occupational curriculum and qualification
development of the curriculum; playing the role of partners
development; and
in the assessment of occupations across the sector; quality
• Performing Quality Partner functions for selected assuring workplace experiential learning places; establishing
occupations where nominated. assessment centres, etc. The chances of successfully discharging
these responsibilities effectively and efficiently as required by
the new model without adding to the ETQA personnel will be
near impossible.
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• Sharing of best practice amongst the providers; Mr Phillip Mokwena Food and Allied Workers Union
(FAWU)
• Investing more in the new system; and Prof Daan Prinsloo Transvaal Agricultural Union of
• Align ourselves to occupations rather than individual South Africa
qualification(s).
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SKILLS DELIVERY
LEARNERSHIPS
During the course of the financial year 2008-2009, a total of 43 Learnership Projects were approved. Learnership Projects refer to
an application received from an employer or project and might involve more than one company.
Employed Unemployed
Sponsored Total
Qualification Learners Learners Amount
Companies Learners
(18.1) (18.2)
1 Agri Machinery [Level 3] 2 0 2 R 28 500.00
1 Agri Sales 0 20 20 R 498 000.00
2 Animal Production [Level 1 & 4] 0 120 120 R 1 469 700.00
3 Business Management [Level 4] 5 1 6 R 96 150.00
2 Grain Processes [Level1-5] 30 46 76 R 1 572 900.00
14 Horticulture [Level 1] 117 12 129 R 1 598 490.00
1 Meat Processing [Level 3] 3 0 3 R 37 500.00
2 Mixed Farming [Level 1-2] 50 0 50 R 525 000.00
16 Plant Production [Level 1-4] 121 30 151 R 1 993 770.00
1 Wine Processing 2 0 2 R 28 500.00
43 Totals 330 229 559 R 7 848 510.00
During 2008-2009, the AgriSETA sponsored 43 employer companies /farms by allocating learnerships. These learnerships included a
total of 559 learners of whom 330 were employed learners and 229 unemployed learners. The majority of learners are enrolled in the
Learnership: Plant Production (ranging from Level 1 – 4), the Learnership: Ornamental Horticulture at Level 1, and the Learnership:
Animal Production at Level 1 and 4.
Of the total of 43 companies / farms, 14 presented the Learnership: Ornamental Horticulture, whilst 16 presented the Learnership:
Plant Production. It should be noted that one of the two contracts was concluded with a single institution to present the Learnership:
Animal Production, but that the allocation benefitted various employers.
The total sponsored number of learners is 559 of which the highest number of learners, namely 151 learners, are enrolled in
the Learnership in Plant Production, ranging from Levels 1 – 4 [the employed learners are 121 and the unemployed learners are 30].
A number of 129 learners are enrolled in the Learnership: Ornamental Horticulture, Level 1 [the employed learners are 117 and
the unemployed learners are 12]. It is a pity that only six learners were enrolled in Business Management [Level 4] as this has been
identified as one of the Scarce and Critical Skills within Agriculture.
A total amount of R7 848 510-00 was allocated to the 2008-2009 learnership projects. The highest amount was allocated to the
Learnership in Plant Production. It is interesting that the second highest amount of R1 598 490-00 is allocated to Learnerships in
Ornamental Horticulture on the entrance level, i.e. Level 1.
We will explore more information on LS-Table.1 in the following graphs which will visually reflect our 2008-2009 activity on
learnership projects.
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In primary agriculture there are four learnerships of which 288 learners are employed and 162 learners are unemployed, totaling
450 learners (81% of the approved projects). The learnerships are:
In secondary agriculture there are four learnerships of which 35 learners are employed and 66 learners are unemployed, totaling
101 learners (18% of the approved projects). The learnerships are:
Learners have been enrolled in two learnerships, which are not within the scope of the AgriSETA, but are registered with other
SETAs. Of the total of 8 learners, 7 are employed learners and 1 is an unemployed learner (1% of the approved project). These
learnerships are:
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Distribution of Funds per Learnership (LS-Table .1)
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The graph above reflects the distribution of funds per learnership. A total amount allocated to the four learnerships in primary
agriculture is R5 586 960-00 (71% of the approved amount). The allocation per learnership is:
A total amount allocated to the four learnerships in primary agriculture is R2 136 900-00 (27% of the approved amount).
The allocation per learnership is:
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A total amount of R124 650-00 (2% of the approved amount) was allocated to the two learnerships registered with other SETAs. The
allocation per learnership is:
It should also be mentioned that a total number of 72 learners have been enrolled in learnerships that are not funded by the
AgriSETA. These learners are registered through the normal process and although not funded by the SETA, they will receive the
same benefits (i.e. accumulation of credits on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) at SAQA and certification by the
AgriSETA) than those learners funded by the AgriSETA.
The table below summarizes the above allocation of funds. (LS-Table .2)
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91
90
80 76
70
60
50
40
30
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15
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AgriSETA AgriSETA AgriSETA MOU’s Total
Registered Allocated Unallocated Learnerships Allocated
Learnerships Learnerships Learnerships Learnerships
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AgriSETA registered 91 learnerships with the Department of Labour (DoL) of which only 15 learnerships are active in the 2008-
2009 allocation. Two learnerships are registered by other SETAs, namely the learnership Wine Processing, which is registered by
FoodBEV, and the learnership Business Administration, which is registered by FASSET. Both learnerships are at the entry level. All
active learneships, both AgriSETAs and other ETQAs, total 17.
The table below reflects the registered qualification (by AgriSETA) against registered learnerships per level.
Skills Programmes
Skills Programmes have been well supported during the course of the financial year 2008-2009 as a mechanism to fund skills
development in the sector. All Skills Programmes entail skills development based on Unit Standards which are registered by SAQA.
Furthermore, all unit standards leads to a qualification and credits could be obtained towards such a qualification. The table below
reflects the allocation for Skills Programmes during the course of the 2008 / 2009 financial year.
A total number of 2 706 learners were enrolled in Skills Programmes of which 1 485 were employed learners and 1 221 unemployed
learners. In terms of Skills Programmes a total of 66 companies / projects were supported by AgriSETA during the financial period
2008-2009. It is interesting to note that only 106 unit standards were selected for the provision of skills programmes.
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Distribution of Skills Programmes according to employed and unemployed learners as well as companies and unit
standards (SP-Table .1)
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
Employed Unemployed Total Companies Total Unit Standards
Thanks to all who participated in skills development through the rest of the 2008-2009 financial year.
• The Skills Delivery Department develops Learnerships and Skills Programmes for employed and unemployed learners.
• The Skills Delivery Department has made an outstanding improvement with the allocation and implementation of Learnerships
and Skills Programmes on an allocated little budget.
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The Learnership Committee
Ms Pulane Maine Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) (Chairperson)
Ms Adele Van Den Berg Solidarity (Vice-Chairperson)
Mr Len Hansen Astral Operations Ltd
Mr Otto Mbangula National African Farmers Union (NAFU)
Dr Di Goodwin SA Green Industry Council (SAGIC)
SKILLS PLANNING
As in the past, the SETA met with the requirement to submit its annual update of the Sector Skills Plan (SSP) on the due date of 31
August 2008 for the 2009/10 financial year. This update was approved by the Department of Labour as submitted. For the first
year the data on scarce and critical skills were uploaded electronically on the Department of Labour Employment Services for South
Africa (ESSA) system. This will enable the Department to better interact with unemployed and the Department of Home Affairs
with regards to scarce skills.
In order to update the SSP, the SETA engaged in extensive stakeholder participation. Prior to the update of the SSP (in essence the
chapter that concerns itself with scarce and critical skills) a plenary meeting of all 12 Sub- Sector Committees were called, and during
a one-day workshop, each sub-sector within the demarcation of the AgriSETA made inputs, which were edited and recorded in the
SSP update. Changes from the previous year were negligible and therefore no further costs were incurred to design and print a new
scarce skills guide – the previous guide was widely re-printed and distributed.
Linked to the above is the task of the Skills Planning Department to communicate to stakeholders with regards to scarce skills. This
was extensively done by means of the following:
• Participating in the annual AgriSETA Conference held on 22 October 2008 which was attended by 150 stakeholders.
• Throughout the year Sub-Sector Committee (SSC) meetings are held during which each sub-sector within the demarcation
of AgriSETA is given an opportunity to interact with the staff of the Skills Planning Department.
• During the month of March, a road show was completed, covering eight provinces and reaching in excess of 560 stakeholders.
ABET is a long-term intervention of the AgriSETA. This is mainly due to the generally low levels of education in the agricultural
sector. ABET is delivered in two modes of instruction. The first, which is also the larger component of ABET, is a mode for which a
computer-based system is used to assist learners in mastering a language and numeracy. The second is normal class-room instruction
for those who prefer not to use the computer-based system or who do not have the infrastructure to accommodate computers.
Annually, an amount of approximately R10 million is invested in ABET. During the past financial year, 2 826 learners registered for
at least one subject at a given level.
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SKILLS PLANNING
ABET remains a challenge. The question continually asked is whether it really forms part of the core task of a SETA to be responsible
for the literacy and numeracy of workers. Delivery also remains a problem: learners tend to complete one level and do so only for
literacy. Learners shy away from the higher levels of ABET and numeracy. This causes a dilemma, as learners are only recognized as
“completed” once they have completed both learning areas (literacy and numeracy) at a certain level.
The ABET issue is shared by most SETAs and the Department of Labour has taken note. It is hoped that the next NSDS strategy,
which will commence on 1 April 2010, will take a fresh look at ABET and SETAs’ role in it.
Bursaries, internships, workplace experience and apprenticeships focus directly on eradicating scarce skills in the sector. Allocations
against planned for the past financial year was as follows:
The BIWA project is highly successful with a high completion and placement rate. AgriSETA is particularly proud of its participation
in the national apprenticeship initiative – the extent to which our enterprises are taking in apprentices is overwhelming and an
indication of the scarcity of qualified artisans in South Africa.
During the financial year the NSF approved an application whereby they will co-fund the training of 227 apprentices (NSF contribution
R8 172 million and AgriSETA R9 587 million). Due to the delay in the approval from the NSF, AgriSETA commenced with the project
and as from April 2009 the NSF contribution will be activated.
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SKILLS FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND EQUITY
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Objective 1:
Prioritising and communicating critical skills for sustainable growth, development and equity.
Objective 2:
Promoting and accelerating quality training for all at the workplace.
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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Objective 2: (continues)
Promoting and accelerating quality training for all at the workplace.
Objective 3:
Promoting employability and sustainable livelihoods through skills development
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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Objective 4:
Assisting designated groups, including new entrants to participate in accredited work – integrated learning and work-based
programmes to acquire critical skills to enter the labour market and self-employment
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Objective 5:
Improving the quality and relevance of provision
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MANDATORY GRANTS PAYMENTS
AgriSETA had 16 633 employers registered in terms of the Presentations were done by Ms Amandie Gerber, the Grants
Skills Development Act for the 2008/2009 financial year. Coordinator. Questions were asked with regard to the new
format of the Mandatory Grant, which included the Organizing
Of the 16 633 registered employers, 4 258 employers paid the Framework for Occupations. These questions were well
skills development levy. The total amount received in levies answered in the various sections where they are applicable.
for the twelve-month period relating to the 2008/2009 financial After the explanation and clarification of the new template
year as at 31 March 2009 was R 142 607 million. for submission, the department expects to receive more
submissions from the WSP and ATRs.
Of the 4 258 levy-paying employers, 1 680 applications for
mandatory grants were received by 30 June 2008, of which Mandatory Grants Department
1 248 were paid the Mandatory Grant. The main reason for
not paying the Mandatory Grant to employers who submitted Name Position
an application was mainly first-time submissions and rejections Ms Amandie Gerber Grants Coordinator
due to insufficient detail and/or proof of training or exemption. Ms Racquel Bergman Grants Assistant
The total amount paid to mandatory grants in 2008/2009 was Ms Lulu Engelbrecht Grants Assistant
R62, 466 million. This also included payment made with regard
to prior-year levies received. The mandatory grant payout
percentage was 73% and related to levies received for the
scheme year 2008/2009.
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The Annual Financial Statements for the period ended 31 March 2009, set out on pages 66 to 103, have been approved by the
Accounting Authority in terms of section 51(1) (f) of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), No 1 of 1999 on 29 May 2009, and
are signed on their behalf by:
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Contents Page
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INTRODUCTION
The Audit Committee met four times during the financial year. The following table shows the attendance of Audit Committee
members indicated by an X.
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• Approved the SETAs updated and revised fraud • The external auditors are effective, objective and
prevention plan; independent;
• Reviewed the annual financial statements for the year • The Auditor-General has not raised any matters of
ended 31 March 2009; significance within the control of the AgriSETA;
• Reviewed the audit report of the Auditor-General on • The Audit Committee accepts the opinion expressed by
the annual financial statements for the year ended the Auditor-General;
31 March 2009, and
• The Audit Committee has carried out its operations
• Reviewed the audited annual financial statements for appropriately, diligently and in accordance with the
the year ended 31 March 2009 and recommended the statutory and other requirements, and
statements for approval by the accounting authority.
• The annual financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2009 fairly represent the financial position of the
AgriSETA.
CONCLUSION
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REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also
Introduction includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting
1. I have audited the accompanying financial statements of policies used and the reasonableness of accounting
the Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
(AGRISETA) which comprise the statement of financial overall presentation of the financial statements.
position as at 31 March 2009, the statement of financial
performance, the statement of changes in net assets and the 6. I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient
cash flow statement for the year then ended, and a summary and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion.
of significant accounting policies and other explanatory
notes, as set out on pages 74 to 103. Opinion
7. In my opinion the financial statements present fairly, in all
The accounting authority’s responsibility for the material respects, the financial position of the AGRISETA
financial statements as at 31 March 2009 and its financial performance and its
2. The accounting authority is responsible for the preparation cash flows for the year then ended, in accordance with the
and fair presentation of these financial statements in basis of accounting determined by the National Treasury,
accordance with the basis of accounting determined by the as set out in accounting policy note 1 to the financial
National Treasury, as set out in accounting policy note statements and in the manner required by the PFMA.
1 to the financial statements and in the manner required
by the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of Basis of accounting
1999) (PFMA) and for such internal control as the 8. Without qualifying my opinion, the public entity’s policy
accounting authority determines is necessary to enable the is to prepare financial statements on the basis of
preparation of financial statements that are free from accounting determined by the National Treasury, as set
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. out in accounting policy note 1 to the financial statements.
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Number Matter Yes No
Clear trail of supporting documentation that is easily available and provided in a timely manner
1 No significant difficulties were experienced during the audit concerning delays or the availability of √
requested information.
Quality of financial statements and related management information
2 The financial statements were not subject to any material amendments resulting from the audit. √
3 The annual report was submitted for consideration prior to the tabling of the auditor’s report. √
Timeliness of financial statements and management information
4 The annual financial statements were submitted for auditing as per the legislated deadlines section 55 of the PFMA. √
Availability of key officials during audit
5 Key officials were available throughout the audit process. √
Development and compliance with risk management, effective internal control and governance practices
6 Audit committee √
• The public entity had an audit committee in operation throughout the financial year. √
• The audit committee operates in accordance with approved, written terms of reference. √
• The audit committee substantially fulfilled its responsibilities for the year, as set out in section 77 of the PFMA √
and Treasury Regulation 27.1.8.
7 Internal audit
• The public entity had an internal audit function in operation throughout the financial year. √
• The internal audit function operates in terms of an approved internal audit plan. √
• The internal audit function substantially fulfilled its responsibilities for the year, as set out in Treasury √
Regulation 27.2.
8 There are no significant deficiencies in the design and implementation of internal control in respect of financial and √
risk management.
9 There are no significant deficiencies in the design and implementation of internal control in respect of compliance √
with applicable laws and regulations.
10 The information systems were appropriate to facilitate the preparation of the financial statements. √
11 A risk assessment was conducted on a regular basis and a risk management strategy, which includes a fraud pre- √
vention plan, is documented and used as set out in Treasury Regulation 27.2.
12 Powers and duties have been assigned, as set out in section 56 of the PFMA. √
Issues relating to the reporting of performance information
13 The information systems were appropriate to facilitate the preparation of a performance report that is accurate √
and complete.
14 Adequate control processes and procedures are designed and implemented to ensure the accuracy and complete- √
ness of reported performance information.
15 A strategic plan was prepared and approved for the financial year under review for purposes of monitoring the √
performance in relation to the budget and delivery by the AGRISETA against its mandate, predetermined objec-
tives, outputs, indicators and targets Treasury Regulation 30.1.
16 There is a functioning performance management system and performance bonuses are only paid after proper as- √
sessment and approval by those charged with governance.
AGRISETA did not make performance bonus payments for the 2008/09 financial year.
12. The AGRISETA continued to comply with the legislation 16. In terms of the foregoing my engagement included
relating to governance matters and adopted and applied performing procedures of an audit nature to obtain sufficient
good governance practices throughout the year. appropriate evidence about the performance information
and related systems, processes and procedures. The
REPORT ON OTHER LEGAL AND REGULATORY procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement.
REQUIREMENTS
17. I believe that the evidence I have obtained is sufficient and
Report on performance information appropriate to report that no significant findings have been
13. I have reviewed the performance information as set out on identified as a result of my review.
pages 55 to 58.
APPRECIATION
The accounting authority’s responsibility for the 18. The assistance rendered by the staff of the AGRISETA
performance information during the audit is sincerely appreciated.
14. The accounting authority has additional responsibilities as
required by section 55(2)(a) of the PFMA to ensure that
the annual report and audited financial statements fairly
present the performance against predetermined objectives
of the public entity.
Pretoria
The Auditor-General’s responsibility 31 July 2009
15. I conducted my engagement in accordance with section 13
of the PAA read with General Notice 616 of 2008, issued
in Government Gazette No. 31057 of 15 May 2008.
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SKILLS PLANNING
EDUCATION TRAINING QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Sector Skills Plan was submitted to the Department of
Labour on the due date, 31 August 2008, and was approved. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
As reported last year, the AgriSETA continued with its The primary sector is becoming increasingly interested in
involvement in the development of occupationally directed assisting its employees in acquiring credits through the RPL
qualifications. A specialist service provider was appointed to approach. The Elsenburg Institute of Learning expressed their
assist in this task. In November 2008, a contract to the value interest in initiating the electronic Recognition of Prior Learning
of R1 183 922 was awarded to HRC Development. (eRPL) process within agricultural programmes. Their focus
will be placed on NQF levels 1 to 4 to recognize those skills
There is a great demand for the learning material that was and knowledge already possessed by individuals by assessing
developed, although this project has been concluded. With the the evidence the individuals have submitted or demonstrated.
assistance of the Marketing and Communications Department, This initiative would spark great interest in the sector and also
the CDs are distributed to the relevant stakeholders upon present a great opportunity to those who do not have formal
request. qualifications to achieve them or part of them through the
RPL approach.
Land reform and restitution The Elsenburg Institute of Learning is currently engaging with
Deloitte to unpack the eRPL model and customize it to address
The MoU between AgriSETA and the Commissioner for the the challenges such as:
Restitution of Land Rights was eventually signed on 5 June
• The process of collecting evidence that should be
2008. This MoU is in support of a draft proposal to the NSF
consistent with the principle of assessment as per SAQA
to the value of R258 million. The AgriSETA Board decided to
regulation. In simple terms it means that the candidates
show its commitment to this project by allocating R20 million
would be enabled through the RPL system to receive
from its own discretionary funds to “kick-start” the project.
credits toward nationally recognised unit standards and
qualifications, provided that the evidence produced meet
requirements in terms of validity, authenticity, sufficiency,
Apprenticeships
consistency and fairness.
During the financial year the National Skills Fund (NSF) • The illiterate learners who require more time and
approved an application whereby they will co-fund the training attention to interpret the questions, which is likely to
of 227 apprentices (NSF contribution R8 million and the prolong the duration of assessment of portfolios.
AgriSETA R20 million). Due to the delay in the approval of the • Too much guidance during assessment which may
NSF, AgriSETA commenced with the project and as from April compromise the principle of assessment (validity,
2009, the NSF contribution will be activated. authenticity, sufficiency, consistency and fairness).
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The process with regard to the registration of assessors and The Human Resource Committee met six times for the
moderators is well underway. Although 1 050 assessors and financial year.
700 moderators have trained so far, the mobility of assessors
and moderators from one provider to another poses challenges Policies
in our system. The establishment of training provider forums The following policies were approved at the Governing Board
will assist the SETA in stabilizing the vigorous movement of meeting held on 18 March 2009:
these assessors and moderators. If there is any assistance in
terms of training of assessors and moderators, it would be 1. Financial Policy
channelled better via the provided forum. 2. Mandatory Grant Policy
3. Human Resource Policy
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Disclosure of remuneration in terms of Treasury Regulation 28.1.
Subsistence &
Salary Cash Pension fund Fees for
Employees Allowances Medical Aid Ex-gratia reimbursive
CTC Component contributions services
travel
CEO (Resigned March 09) R 696 000 R 593 185 R 11 448 R 99 436 R 22 524 R 132 268 N/A R 28 975
CEO (Appointed Oct 08) R 339 999 R 279 768 R 27 000 R 52 290 N/A R 15 300 N/A R 9 995
Snr Management R 607 889 R 501 372 R 47 100 R 92 040 N/A R 27 432 N/A R 38 620
Snr Management R 474 507 R 378 924 R 49 200 R 67 728 N/A R 22 751 N/A -
Snr Management R 413 887 R 320 952 R 48 000 R 69 000 N/A R 20 177 N/A R 549
Total R 2 532 282 R 2 074 201 R182 748 R 380 494 R 22 524 R 217 928 N/A R 78 139
Audit Committee
Fell Michael R 8 575
Hansen Len See Below
Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority
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2008/09 2007/08
Notes R'000 R'000
INCOME
Skills Development Levy: income from non-exchange transactions 2 142 607 131 536
Skills Development Levy: penalties and interest from non-exchange trans-
1 201 941
actions
National Skills Fund income 14 78 695
Investment income 3 17 336 11 741
Other income 4 859 192
EXPENSES
Employer grant and project expenses 5 (119 893) (100 457)
Administration expenses 6 (18 733) (15 443)
National Skills Fund expenses 14 ( 78) ( 695)
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2008/09 2007/08
Notes R'000 R'000
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 7 5 112 5 898
Intangible assets 8 16 -
Current assets
Accounts receivable from non-exchange transactions 9 733 1 228
Accounts receivable other 10 640 1 312
Consumables 2 -
Cash and cash equivalents 11 169 231 144 779
Total assets 175 734 153 217
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Accounts payable from non-exchange transactions 12 17 001 18 827
Accounts payable from exchange transactions 13 7 546 9 741
National Skills Fund received in advance 14 3 252 2 904
Government Grants and donor funding received in advance 15 3 632 819
Total Liabilities 31 431 32 291
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Note Administration Employer Discretionary Capitalisation Unappropriated Total
reserve grant reserve reserve reserve surplus
R'000 R'000 R'000 R'000 R'000 R'000
Balance at 31 March 2008 956 185 116 548 3 237 - 120 926
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2009
Performance
Transfer from capitalisation reserve 130 - - (130) - -
An amount of R 233 000 (2008:R 185 000) is disclosed in the employer grant reserve relating to levies received from newly registered companies, participating after
the legislative cut-off date.
An amount of R1 140 000 (2008: R956 000) is retained in the administration reserve equal to the carrying value of Property, plant and equipment (excluding the car-
rying value of any project assets) and Intangible assets.
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2008/09 2007/08
Notes R'000 R'000
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating activities
Cash receipts from stakeholders and customers 145 837 131 990
Cash paid to stakeholders, suppliers and employees (141 387) (108 694)
Cash generated in operations 16 4 450 23 296
Interest Received 3 17 336 11 741
Net Special Project funds paid 14 & 15 3 161 (1 142)
Net cash inflow from operating activities 24 947 33 895
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Currently the recognition and measurement principles in the above GRAP and GAAP Statements do not differ or result in material
differences in items presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The implementation of GRAP 1, 2 & 3 has resulted in the
following changes in the presentation of the financial statements:
1. Terminology differences:
3. Specific information has been presented separately on the statement of financial position such as :
(a) receivables from non-exchange transactions, including taxes and transfers;
(b) taxes and transfers payable;
(c) trade and other payables from non-exchange transactions
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2. Currency
These financial statements are presented in South African Rands since that is the currency in which the majority of the entity
transactions are denominated.
3. Revenue recognition
3.1 Levy income
The accounting policy for the recognition and measurement of skills development levy income has been amended on the basis of a
revised interpretation of the Skills Development Act, Act No 97 of 1998 and the Skills Development Levies Act, Act No 9 of 1999
as amended.
Skills Development Levy (SDL) transfers are recognised when it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the SETA and
these benefits can be measured reliably. This occurs when the Department of Labour (DoL) either makes an allocation or payment,
whichever comes first, to the SETA, as required by Section 8 of the Skills Development Levies Act, 1999 as amended (Act No. 9 of
1999). The new policy is effective from 1st April 2007.
In terms of section 3(1) and 3(4) of the Skills Development Levies Act, 1999 (Act No. 9 of 1999 as amended), registered member
companies of the SETA pay a skills development levy of 1% of the total payroll cost to the South African Revenue Services (SARS),
who collects the levies on behalf of the Department of Labour (DoL). Companies with an annual payroll cost less than R 500 000
are exempted in accordance with section 4 (b) of the Skills Development Levies Act, No. 9 of 1999 as amended, effective 1 August
2005.
80% of skills development levies are paid over to the SETA (net of the 20% contribution to the National Skills Fund). The SETA was
not in a position to verify that SARS has collected all potential skills levy income.
Revenue is adjusted for interSETA transfers due to employers changing SETA’s. Such adjustments are separately disclosed as
interSETA transfers. The amount of the interSETA adjustment is calculated according to the Standard Operating Procedure re-issued
by the Department of Labour.
When a new employer is transferred to the SETA, the levies transferred by the former SETA are recognised as revenue and allocated
to the respective category to maintain its original identity.
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3.3 Funds allocated by the National Skills Fund for Special Projects
Funds transferred by the National Skills Fund (NSF) are accounted for in the financial statements of the SETA as a liability until the
related eligible special project expenses are incurred, when the liability is extinguished and revenue recognised.
Property, plant and equipment acquired for NSF Special Projects are capitalised in the financial statements of the SETA, as the SETA
controls such assets for the duration of the project. Such assets could however only be disposed of in terms of agreement and specific
written instructions by the NSF.
4. Grants and project expenditure
A registered employer may recover a maximum of 50% of its total levy payment as a mandatory grant (excluding interest and
penalties) by complying with the criteria in accordance with the Skills Development Act, 1998 SETA Grant regulations regarding
monies received and related matters (the SETA Grant Regulations).
Mandatory grants
Grants equivalent to 50% of the total levies received by the SETA during the corresponding financial period, if the employer meets
the criteria in the SETA Grant Regulations.
• costs that are attributable to contract activity in general and can be allocated to the project; and
• such other costs as are specifically chargeable to the SETA under the terms of the contract.
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Such costs are allocated using methods that are systematic and rational and are applied consistently to all costs having similar
characteristics.
Project costs are recognised as expenses in the period in which they are incurred.
Retrospective adjustments by SARS
The SETA refunds amounts to employers in the form of grants, based on information from SARS. Where SARS retrospectively
amends the information on levies collected, it may result in grants that have been paid to certain employers that are in excess of the
amount the SETA is permitted to have granted to employers. A receivable relating to the overpayment to the employer in earlier
periods is raised at the amount of such grant overpayment, net of bad debts and provision for irrecoverable amounts.
5. Irregular and fruitless and wasteful expenditure
Irregular expenditure means expenditure incurred in contravention of, or not in accordance with, a requirement of any applicable
legislation, including:
• The Skills Development Act (the Act), 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998) as amended.
Fruitless and wasteful expenditure means expenditure that was made in vain and would have been avoided had reasonable care been
exercised.
All irregular and fruitless and wasteful expenditure is recognised against the respective class of expense in the period in which they
are incurred.
Where the carrying amount of an asset is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, it is written down immediately to its
recoverable amount (i.e. impairment losses are recognised.)
The gain or loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the
carrying amount and are taken into account in determining operating surplus.
7. Intangible Assets
Intangible assets is stated at cost less any subsequent accumulated amortisation and adjusted for any impairments. Amortisation is
charged so as to write off the cost of assets over their estimated useful lives, using the straight line methods.
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The estimated useful lives, residual values and amortisation method are reviewed at each year end, with the effect of any changes in
eestimate accounted for on a prospective basis.
Where the carrying amount of an asset is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, it is written down immediately to its
recoverable amount (i.e. impairment losses are recognised.)
The gain or loss on disposal of intangible assets is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying amount
and are taken into account in determining operating surplus.
8. Leasing
Finance leases consistent with the definition set out in the Treasury Regulations refer to a contract that transfers the risks, rewards,
rights and obligations incident to ownership to the lessee and is recorded as a purchase of equipment by means of long-term
borrowing. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Payments made under operating leases (leases other than finance leases) are charged to the Statement of Financial Performance on
a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. When an operating lease is terminated before the lease period has expired, any
payment required to be made to the lessor by way of penalty is recognised as an expense in the period in which termination takes
place.
9. Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the SETA has a present obligation as a result of a past event and it is probable that this will result in
an outflow of economic benefits that can be estimated reliably. Long-term provisions are discounted to net present value.
Termination benefits are recognized and expensed only when the payment is made.
No provision has been made for retirement benefits as the SETA does not provide for retirement benefits for its employees.
10. Grants and Projects
Mandatory and discretionary grant payments
A liability is recognised for mandatory grant payments once the specific criteria set out in the SETA Grant Regulation has been
complied with by member companies and it is probable that the SETA will approve the grant application for payment. The liability is
measured at the net present value of the expected future cash outflow as determined in accordance with the Act. This measurement
involves an estimate, based on the amount of levies received.
Discretionary projects
No provision is made for projects approved at year end, unless the service in terms of the contract has been delivered. Where a
project has been approved, but has not been accrued for or provided for, it is disclosed as commitments in the notes to the financial
statements.
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Financial assets
Investments are recognised and derecognised on a trade date where the purchase or sale of an investment is under a contract whose
terms require delivery of the investment within the timeframe established by the market concerned, and are initially measured at
fair value, net of transaction costs except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss, which are initially
measured at fair value.
Financial assets can be classified into the following specified categories: financial assets as ‘at fair value through profit or loss’ (FVTPL),
‘held-to-maturity investments’, ‘available-for-sale’ (AFS) financial assets and ‘loans and receivables’. The classification depends on the
nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.
All financial assets of the SETA were categorised as loans and receivables.
Loans and receivables
Trade receivables, loans, and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an
active market are classified as ‘loans and receivables’. Loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method less any impairment. Interest income is recognised by applying the effective interest rate,
except for short-term receivables where the recognition of interest would be immaterial.
Effective interest method
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and of allocating interest income over
the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected
life of the financial asset, or, where appropriate, a shorter period.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial
recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been impacted. For financial assets carried
at amortised cost, the amount of the impairment is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of
estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate.
The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the exception of trade
receivables where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When a trade receivable is uncollectible,
it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against the
allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognised in the surplus or deficit.
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Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities at FVTPL or other financial liabilities.
• Financial liabilities are classified as at FVTPL where the financial liability is either held for trading or it is designated as
at FVTPL.
• All financial liabilities of the SETA were classified as other financial liabilities.
• Other financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs.
• Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, with interest
expense recognised on an effective yield basis.
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest
expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments
through the expected life of the financial liability, or, where appropriate, a shorter period.
12. Reserves
Equity is classified based on the restrictions placed on the distribution of monies received in accordance with the Regulations issued
in terms of the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act 97 of 1998) statement of changes in equity as follows:
• Administration reserve
• Discretionary reserve
• Unappropriated surplus
Employer levy payments are set aside in terms of the Skills Development Act and the regulations issued in terms of the Act, for the
purpose of:
2008/09 2007/08
% %
Administration costs of the SETA 10 10
Employer Grant Fund Levy 50 50
Mandatory Workplace Skills Grant 50 50
Discretionary grants and projects 20 20
Received by the SETA 80 80
Contribution to the National Skills Fund 20 20
100 100
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In addition, contributions received from public service employers in the national or provincial spheres of government may be used
to fund the SETA’s administration costs.
Interest and penalties received from SARS as well as interest received on investments is utilised for discretionary grant projects.
Surplus funds in the administration and unallocated funds in the employer grant reserve are moved to the discretionary fund reserve
Provision is made in the mandatory grant reserve for newly registered companies, participating after the legislative cut-off date.
13. Comparative figures
Where necessary, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation in the current year.
14. Taxation
No provision has been made for taxation, as the SETA is exempt from income tax in terms of Section 10 of the Income Tax Act,
1962 (Act 58 of 1962).
15. Consumables
Consumables are recognised as an asset on the date of acquisition and it is measured at the lower of cost or net reliasable value. It
is subsequently recognised in surplus or deficit as it is consumed.
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1. ALLOCATION OF NET SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR TO RESERVES:
Employer
2007/08 2008/09 grants Discretionary grants reserve
reserve
Total per Total per
Statement Statement
of Financial of Financial
Performance Performance Administration Mandatory Discretionary Special Total
R’000 R’000 reserve skills grant grants Projects Projects discretionary
Total revenue 145 105 162 081 18 929 88 578 35 319 78 19 177 54 574
Grant levy income (70%) 113 251 123 897 - 88 578 35 319 - - 35 319
Skills development levy: penalties and
941 1 201 - - - - 1 201 1 201
interest
National Skills Fund income 695 78 - - - 78 - 78
Total expenses 116 595 138 704 18 733 60 291 1 78 59 601 59 680
Employer grants and project expenses 100 457 119 893 - 60 291 1 - 59 601 59 602
2008/09 2007/08
R'000 R'000
The total levy income per the Statement of Financial Performance is as follows:
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
2008/09 2007/08
R'000 R'000
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4. OTHER INCOME
2008/09 2007/08
R'000 R'000
2008/09 2007/08
R'000 R'000
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6. ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES
2008/09 2007/08
Note R'000 R'000
*Department of Agriculture levies recorded for the 06/07 and 07/08 financial year were not received during the 08/09 financial year and were
written off during March 2009
6.1 Cost of employment
2008/09 2007/08
R'000 R'000
Refer to the report by the Accounting Authority for disclosure concerning the emoluments of members of the accounting authority and the
Chief Executive Officer and senior managers.
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Accumulated
depreciation/ Closing
Cost impairment carrying amount
Period ended 31 March 2009 R’000 R’000 R'000
Land 1 288 - 1 288
Buildings 2 257 - 2 257
Computer equipment 1 172 (898) 274
Office furniture and fittings 2 034 (1 184) 850
Project assets 5 175 (4 732) 443
Balance at end of period 11 926 (6 814) 5 112
Accumulated
depreciation/ Closing
Cost impairment carrying amount
Period ended 31 March 2008 R’000 R'000
Land 1 288 - 1 288
Buildings 2 257 - 2 257
Computer equipment 999 (782) 217
Office furniture and fittings 1 775 (1 035) 740
Project assets 5 175 (3 779) 1 396
Balance at end of period 11 494 (5 596) 5 898
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8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Accumulated
depreciation/ Closing
Cost impairment carrying amount
Period ended 31 March 2009 R’000 R’000 R'000
Application software 197 (181) 16
Accumulated
depreciation/ Closing
Cost impairment carrying amount
Period ended 31 March 2008 R’000 R’000 R'000
Application software 171 (171) -
During the current financial year, application software was reclassified from property, plant and equipment to intangible assets.
Application software complies with the definition of Intangible assets, which is an identifiable non-monetary asset without physical
substance.
2008/09 2007/08
Notes R'000 R'000
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Employer receivable
Employer receivables 327 379
Allowance for doubtful debt (22) (144)
Net effect of SARS retrospective adjustments on affected employers 305 235
R327 000 (2008:R379 000) was recognised as a receivable relating to the overpayment to the employer in earlier periods, and is based on
the amount of such grant over payments. An amount of R22 000 (2008: R144 0000) was provided for as doubtful debt.
2008/09 2007/08
R'000 R'000
For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and in banks and investments in fixed
deposits. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year as shown in the cash flow statement can be reconciled to the
related items in the blance sheet as follows:
2008/09 2007/08
R'000 R'000
As required in Treasury Regulation 31.2, National Treasury approved the banks where the bank accounts are held. The weighted
average interest rate on short term bank deposits was 11.19% (2008: 10.05%).
The Skills Development Act Regulations state that a SETA may, if not otherwise specified by the Public Finance Management Act,
invest the monies in accordance with the investment policy approved by the relevant SETA.
Treasury Regulation 31.3 requires that, unless exempted by the National Treasury, the SETA as a public entity that is listed in
Schedule 3A of the Act must invest surplus funds with the Corporation for Public Deposits.
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An amount of R 5 880 000 (2008: R4 995 000) relates to levies incorrectly contributed by employers, and paid over by SARS and
DOL, after being exempted from contributing skills development levies due to new legislation which came into effect 1 August 2005.
An amount of R1 197 000 (2008: R1 642 000) relates to levies incorrectly received as SDL.
13. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FROM EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS
* During the current financial year, Employee leave accrual was reclassified from Provisions to Accounts payable from exchange transactions.
Employee leave accrual complies with the definition of accruals. Leave is calculated based on leave days outstanding at year end and the total
cost of employment.
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2008/09 2007/08
R'000 R'000
During the current period conditional funds of R 5 000 (2008: R264 000) were received from the National Skills Fund during 2008/9
for the purposes of the NSF ETQA project. This amount was recognised as a liability until the conditions attached were met. During
the period, R 78 000 (2008:R695 000) eligible special projects expenses were incurred and a corresponding amount was recognised
as revenue. At year end, R 3 252 000 (2008:R2 904 000) continues to be accounted for as a liability until the remaining conditions
attached have been met.
2008/09 2007/08
R'000 R'000
During the period no conditional grants were received from the DOE for the purpose of the DOE Project R 2 813 000 (2008 R Nil).
At year end, R 3 632 000 (2008: R819 000) continues to be accounted for as a liability until the outstanding monies are received and
the remaining conditions attached have been met.
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16. RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO NET SURPLUS
2008/09 2007/08
R'000 R'000
17. CONTINGENCIES
In terms of the PFMA, all surplus funds as at year-end may be forfeited to National Treasury should an application for retention of
surplus funds be denied. The SETA has on 31 May 2009 submitted an application to the Department of Labour for the retention of
surplus funds. As in the previous year AgriSETA expects that National Treasury will approve the retention of surplus funds.
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18. COMMITMENTS
Of the balance of R139 823 000 (2008:R116 548 000) available in the Discretionary reserve at the end of March 2009, R135 093 000 (2008: R85 474
000) has been approved and allocated for future projects and skills priorities as set out below. Amounts for expenses that have already been contracted
or incurred, and therefore included in grant expenses in the Statement of Financial Performance, are also indicated. A request for the accumulation of
these funds has been sent to National treasury. At the time of compiling the financial statements, no reply had been received.
Learnership Project PAETA956/0 20 503 744 (10 725) 10 522 - (1 699) 8 823
Training Un- And Under-Employe 944 797 (315) 1 426 (1 392) (34) -
ABET Project PAETA968/020 19 787 (15 287) (1 718) 2 782 (2 743) (992) (953)
2.8 Skills Programmes 18.1 -2.8 1 670 17 206 (4 512) 14 364 14 388 (15 546) 13 206
1.2 Sector Specialist Training 300 300 (86) 514 (463) (375) (324)
2.5 BEE Supported by Skills Development 250 2 000 (300) 1 950 1 650 (61) 3 539
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Of the balance of R139 823 000 (2008:R116 548 000) available in the Discretionary reserve at the end of March 2009, R135 093 000 (2008: R85 474
000) has been approved and allocated for future projects and skills priorities as set out below. Amounts for expenses that have already been contracted
or incurred, and therefore included in grant expenses in the Statement of Financial Performance, are also indicated. A request for the accumulation of
these funds has been sent to National treasury. At the time of compiling the financial statements, no reply had been received.
4.3 New Venture Creation 1 800 220 (70) 1 950 (1 921) (1) 28
5.3 NQF Capacity 1 500 3 300 (2 678) 2 122 11 973 (3 067) 11 028
Stakeholder Capacity Building 1 000 3 796 (546) 4 250 (1 749) (1 216) 1 285
5.4
(Governance) ALDP
4.1 Workers Programmes - 29 398 (4 319) 25 079 22 243 (18 798) 28 524
Learners assist gain workplace - 3 010 (703) 2 307 1 152 (1 443) 2 016
4.2
experience
Institute to Manage Development - 1 000 - 1 000 (1 000) - -
of NVC
79 544 45 478 (39 548) 85 474 109 221 (59 601) 135 093
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2008/09 2007/08
R'000 R'000
20. EVENTS AFTER STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION DATE
None
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The SETA limits its counter-party exposure by only dealing with well-established financial institutions approved by National Treasury.
The SETA’s exposure is continuously monitored by the accounting authority. Credit risk in respect of SARS is limited as it is a
government entity of sound reputation.
Credit risk with respect to levy paying employers is limited due to the nature of the income received. The SETA’s concentration
of credit risk is limited to the Agriculture sectors in which the SETA operates. No events occurred in the Agriculture industry
during the financial period that may have an impact on the accounts receivable that has not been adequately provided for. The SETA
is exposed to a concentration of credit risk, as significant amounts is owed by the South African Revenue Services (SARS). This
concentration of risk is limited as SARS is a government entity with sound reputation.
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The SETA manage limits its treasury counter-party exposure by only dealing with well-established financial institutions approved
by National Treasury through the approval of their investment policy in terms of Treasury Regulation. The SETA’s exposure is
continuously monitored by the Finance Committee.
Credit risk with respect to levy paying employers is limited due to the nature of the income received. The SETA does not have
any material exposure to any individual or counter-party. The SETA’s concentration of credit risk is limited to the industry (ICT
and related industries) in which the SETA operates. No events occurred in the industry (ICT and related industries) during the
financial year that may have an impact on the accounts receivable that has not been adequately provided for. Accounts receivable
are presented net of allowance for doubtful debt.
Liquidity risk
The SETA manages liquidity risk through proper management of working capital, capital expenditure. Adequate reserves and liquid
resources are maintained.
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Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk
The SETA manages liquidity risk through proper management of working capital, capital expenditure and actual vs. forecasted cash
flows and its cash management policy. Adequate reserves and liquid resources are also maintained.
Market risk
The SETA is exposed to fluctuations in the employment market for example sudden increases in unemployment and changes in the
wage rates. No significant events occurred during the period that the SETA are aware of.
Fair values
The SETA’s financial instruments consist mainly of cash and cash equivalents, account and other receivables, and account and other
payables. No financial instruments were carried at an amount in excess of its fair value.
The following methods and assumptions are used to determine the fair value of each class of financial instruments:
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash held by the SETA and short-term bank deposits with an original maturity of three months
or less. The carrying amount of these assets approximates their fair value.
Accounts receivable
The carrying amount of accounts receivable, net of allowance for bad debt, estimated by the accounting authority based on prior
experience. The carrying amount of these assets approximates their fair value.
Accounts payable
The carrying amount of account and other payables approximates fair value due to the relative short-term maturity of these financial
liabilities.
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The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the
period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if
the revision affects both current and future periods.
The following rates are used for the depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment
• Buildings 20 years
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Effective date,
commencing
on or after
*An entity shall apply Standards of GRAP for annual financial statements covering periods beginning on or after a date to be
determined by the Minister of Finance in a regulation to be published in accordance with section 91(1)(b) of the PFMA. This date has
not yet been published as at the date of this set of financial statements.
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GRAP 13
GRAP 13 - Leases. The Standard clarifies that the leases standard should still be applied even where legislation may prohibit and
entity from entering into certain types of lease agreements. It further adds an additional requirement to disclose the depreciation and
finance charge relating to the leased asset under accounted for as a finance lease by the lessee.
GRAP 17
GRAP 17 - Property Plant and Equipment. On initial application the Standard requires that assets which were acquired at no cost, or
for a nominal cost, is accounted for at its fair value as at the date of acquisition. This treatment is different to the current treatment
which accounts for such assets at cost. We do not expect this to significantly impact the carrying value of assets.
GRAP 100
GRAP 100 - Non-current Assets held for Sale and Discontinued Operations. The Standard provides public sector specific examples
and refer to non-cash-generating assets that are relevant to the public sector however it does not significantly differ from IFRS 5 -
Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations. It is not expected that this Standard will significantly impact future
disclosure due to the limited nature and volume of such transactions for which a SETA is expected to account.
GRAP 102
GRAP 102 - Intangible Assets. This standard is drawn primarily from the International Accounting Standard on Intangible Assets (IAS
38). The Standard does provide additional public sector specific examples it also expands the identifiability criterion in the definition
of an intangible asset to include contractual rights arising from binding arrangements, and to exclude rights granted by statute. The
Standard will also require where an intangible asset is acquired at no cost or for a nominal consideration, that its cost is recorded
as its fair value as at the date it is acquired.
Guidance on web site costs, together with an appendix to illustrate the relevant accounting principles, has been included in this
Standard from SIC Interpretation 32 Intangible Assets – Web Site Costs.
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2008/09 2007/08
R’000 R’000
Amount of the Amount Amount of the Amount
Notes transaction receivable/ payable transaction receivable/ payable
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Receivables
NSF monies received Related to NSF 700 78 - 695 -
DoL
Payables
Tongaat Hulett Sugar Limited Bhana Discretionary 220 - 154 -
Jacquie Grant
(Authority
Member)
Vrystaat Co-op BPK Riaan Discretionary 406 - - -
Gerritzen Grant
(Authority
Member)
Rainbow Chickens Farms Gwala Doda Discretionary - - 349 -
(Authority Grant
Member)
National Chicks (Astral Operations) Hansen Len Discretionary 34 - - -
(Authority Grant
Member)
Red Meat Abattoir Association Neethling Discretionary 1 140 - 710 -
Gerhard Dr Grant
(Authority
Member)
NSF monies received Related to NSF 700 78 3 252 695 2 904
DoL
The above transactions occurred under terms that were no less favorable than those available in similar arm’s length dealings.
The amounts outstanding are unsecured and will be settled in relation to NSF by incurring qualifying expenditure or in cash. No
guarantees have been given or received. No expense has been recognised in the period for bad or doubtful debts in respect of the
amounts owed by related parties.
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