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TECHNICAL CAPACITY

Capacity Constraints
Skills Pipeline Programmes

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Strategic Objective
2. Age and Vacancy Analysis
3. Programmes
4. Statistics

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 1. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

1.1 To build and broaden the base in scarce and critical skills;
1.2 Massification/ Democratizing of training and educational development;
1.3 Enhance training in the workplace for an enabling and developmental
state.

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 AGE AND VACANCY ANALYSIS

Analysis based on personnel who will be turning 55 this year (2017) and above.

NUMBER OF EXPECTED
RETIREMENTS IN A 5 NUMBER OF CURRENT
FIELD YEAR PERIOD VACANCIES TOTAL REQUIRED

1 Architecture

2 Landscape Architecture

3 Civil Engineering

4 Chemical Engineering

5 Electrical Engineering

6 Mechanical Engineering
Construction
7 Management

8 Quantity Surveying

9 Property Studies

10 Town Planning

11 Actuarial Science

 Capacity
US based training Building Programmes
programmes ,
Qualification/QCTO learning programmes;
CPD accumulation programmes for Technical/Production
training programmes in Engineering and related fields;
Artisan Development programmes;
Youth Development and un-employed labour intensive
programmes.

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 2. 1 Schools Programme

Purpose: Out Reach(advocacy), marketing the bursary programme to

Grade 11 12 s to utilize in advancing careers in the Infrastructure
skills development namely; scarce and critical Engineering studies.

Activities: Career Exhibitions, Visiting Schools(institutions) and at

nodal points in Districts where a quantum of schools will be reached.

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 2. 1 Schools Programme

Outcomes: Manifesto and MTEF

Outcome : 12

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 2.1 Schools Programme

Selection Criteria: Grade 12

Duration of adoption: Not more than 1 day

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 2.2 Bursary Programme
Target / Criteria: Incumbent/Student must attain 60% (L 6) in
Mathematics (Pure Maths) and Physical Science .English as learning
language will be an added advantage.

Fields of Study: Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management,

Architectural Sciences.Preferably Civil Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering and Electrical Engineering (Light current)

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 2.2 Bursary Programme
Bursary Value:
Full Time bursary is a 100% total cost to the Department;

Part- Time bursary is that employer pays tuition fees.

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 2.2 Bursary Programme (Support Interventions)

Objective:

Activities:

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 2.2 Bursary Programme
Bursary Obligation:
Based on a Return On Investment either by;
Doing Internship with any state entity,
Serve the state for at least three years after completing studies.

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 2.3 Internship Programme

Objectives:
To offer traditional graduate internships for persons who have completed a
qualification and require workplace experience in order to enhance future
employment opportunities.
To offer student internships for persons who are enrolled at a tertiary
education institution and required practical experience as part of their study
programme
Training Areas:
Civil Engineering
Quantity Surveying
Architecture
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Construction Project Management

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 2.3 Internship Programme
Requirements: BDegree or National Diploma or
Studying towards a Diploma requiring experiential training

Criteria: Graduate and Student interns

Period: 12-18 Months
Training arrangements: Attending of courses relevant to their
programme
Performance Management:
Stipend: R 4 155.11- R 5094.92
Support interventions: Mentorship
Exit: No Exit Interviews

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 2.4 Candidacy Programme
Objective: To accumulate CPD points that will lead to the Pr programme

Activities: Managing projects,attend learning programmes and

seminars.Completion of Portfolio of evidence for the duration set out by
law for that purpose and curricula needs.

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 2.4 Candidacy Programme
Requirements:

Criteria: Employees who fall within

Period:
Training arrangements:
Performance Management:
Salary / Stipend Amount:
Support interventions:
Exit:

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 2.5 Mentorship Programme
Objective:

Activities:

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 3. STATISTICS
PROGRAMME MALES FEMALES STATS
Schools Programme

Bursary Programme

Technical Internship

Candidacy Programme

Mentorship Programme

TOTAL NUMBER

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 3. STATISTICS
3.1 Bursary Programme
FIELD ND/ BTech BSc / BEng Honors Masters Stats

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 3. STATISTICS
3.2 Internship
Field Males Females Stats
Architecture 1

Civil Engineering

Construction Project
Management
Electrical Engineering

Landscape Architecture

Quantity Surveying 1

Total

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 4. STATISTICS
3.3 Candidates
Registration Category: Males Females Total
Candidates
Candidate: Architect
Candidate: Senior Architectural
Technologist
Candidate: Engineer

Candidate: Engineering Technician

Candidate: Engineering
Technologist
Candidate: Construction Project
Manager
Candidate: Valuer

Candidate: Quantity Surveyor

Candidate: Planner
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 4. STATISTICS
3.4 Professionals
Registration Category: Professionals (Age) Total

Professional: Architect
Professional: Senior Architectural Technologist

Professional: Engineer

Professional: Engineering Technician

Professional: Engineering Technologist

Professional: Construction Project Management

Professional: Valuer

Professional: Planner

Total
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 4. STATISTICS
3.4 Professionals
Registration Category: Professionals Total

Professional: Quantity Surveyor

Professional: Valuer

Professional: Associated Valuer

Total

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