merSETA Virtual InterChamber Conference - PowerPoint Presentation

1. merSETA Virtual InterChamber Conference07 – 08 February 2023 Programme Director :Chamber Unit Manager: Hosea Morapedi (Mr)1

2. Online Conference ProtocolsJoining the conferenceSit in a quiet spaceArrive 30 minutes before startJoin with camera offJoin with mic off/on muteKeep muted until required to speakTo ParticipateRaise hand to speakUnmute before speakingCamera should be ON while speakingIntroduce yourself and then raise your point/questionKeep muted if not speaking RememberFollow the AgendaAdhere to the Chairpersons requestsWait to be introduced if you are presenting.Be mindful of time allocations when presenting/speakingParticipate fully

3. WELCOME2023INTERCHAMBER CONFERENCE07 – 08FEBRUARYConference Theme Building Capable and Strategic Chamber Committees for Improving Stakeholder Participation in the merSETA Implementation of the National Skills Development Plan - NSDP

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5. Plastics ManufacturingPlastic ProductionAutomotiveComponentManufacturingAutomotiveComponentsMetal &EngineeringBasic iron and steel, non-ferrous metals productsAutoManufacturingNew MotorVehiclesMotor Retail &AftermarketRetail, Trade & Maintenance of motor vehicles and motor-cycleNew TyreManufacturingRubberProductsmerSETA Chambers

6. BIOGRAPHS OF INTER CAHMBER CONFERENCE EXTERNAL PRESENTERS Prof. Stephanie Matseleng Allais is :Research Chair of Skills Development and Professor of Education at the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at Wits University.Researches international education and development, focused on education/ work relationships. Books include:  Knowledge, Curriculum, and Preparation for Work, published in 2018 by Brill/SENSE, with Yael Shalem, Selling Education Out: National Qualifications Frameworks and the abandonment of Knowledge, published in 2014 by Sense.Prof. is:1. Editor of the Journal of Vocational Education and Training, and 2. On the editorial boards of:2.1 The Journal of Education and Work, 2.2 The Curriculum Journal; 2.3 The International Journal of Training and Development,2.4 Social Inclusion, and 2.5 The Journal of Continuing and Adult Education.Previously, Prof was: A fellow at the Centre for Educational Sociology at the University of Edinburgh, and A research associate at the International Labour Organization. Other prior work experience includes work for:South African government South African Trade Unions and 3. Many non-governmental organizations. 

7. BIOGRAPHS OF INTER CAHMBER CONFERENCE EXTERNAL PRESENTERS Prof Hoosen Rasool is:The Director of FR Research Services, a bespoke consultancy based in South Africa that specialises in labour market research, customised labour market research training and advisory services to strengthen national education and training systems. He has served as technical advisor to the Department of Higher Education & Training (South Africa) on strengthening the national skills system; the Namibia Training Authority (Namibia) on TVET; and the Human Resource Development Council (Botswana) on sectoral skills planning. He consults to several international agencies such as the ILO, European Union, GIZ and UNESCO.  Prof Hoosen Rasool was Managing Director of the Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA) between 2008 and 2012 and Quality Assurance Director in 1998-99. He was Chief Executive Officer of the Clothing, Textile, Footwear and Leather Sector Education and Training Authority between 2003 and 2007. Prior to this, he was Education and Training Quality Assurance Manager of the same organisation between 1999 and 2003.Prof Rasool is actively involved with research on labour markets, migration, industrial policy, skills anticipation and matching, TVET in several countries.Prof Rasool and his research team have conducted upward of 70 research studies in the last 10 years.He is also a research associate of the Durban University of Technology and the University of Pretoria.

8. InterChamber Programme: Day 1TIMEITEMPRESENTER08h30 – 09h00Delegates to start connecting before the conference startsAll09h00 – 09h15Opening and welcomemerSETA Acting CEO: Ms. Disa Mpande 09h15 – 10h00 Keynote address by Prof. Stephanie Matseleng-Allais - her recent inaugural lecture presented at Wits University on the topic : “Why can’t we get the right skills?” Prof. Stephanie Matseleng-Allais 10h00 – 10h15State of the Organisation Address PresentationmerSETA Acting COO: Mr. Naphtaly Mokgotsane10h15 – 10h30 Break All10h30 – 11h30QCTO Presentation on the Implementation of the New Occupational Qualifications Transitional Arrangements QCTO Chief Director- Occupational Qualifications Management: Mr. Thomas Lata11h30 – 12h00Organisation State of Readiness and Advocacy Arrangements in Response to the QCTO’s Implementation of the New Occupational Qualifications’ Transitional Arrangements merSETA Manager- Quality Assurance: Mr. Thabo Mokwena12h00 – 13h30Presentations on the 2022-2023 Chamber Committees Strategic Research and Innovation Projects: Research & Innovation Project Chamber Committees’ Task Team Members & Providers Metal Chamber -: “The effects of gender-based violence on firms in the Metal and Engineering Sector”Prof. Hoosen Rasool - FR ResearchAutomotive Components Manufacturing -: “Unpacking Automotive Components Manufacturing SIC Codes and activities of companies within the mer-sector for sectoral profiling to assess and understand industry readiness for the 4th industrial revolution”. Prof. Hoosen Rasool - FR Research  13h30 – 14h00 Lunch All 14h00 – 14h10Confirmation of logistical arrangements for breakaway sessions Program Director14h10 – 16h00  Chamber breakaway session to allow Chamber Committees:To reflect and propose way forward on the New Occupational Qualifications Transitional Arrangements for the subsector Chamber identification of trade qualifications to be prioritised for conversion into new Occupational Qualifications Chamber identification of courseware development with regard to QCTO’s new Occupational Qualifications transitional arrangements Chamber Committees’ Representatives

9. Confirmation of logistical arrangements for breakaway sessions Notices of Chamber Committees’ Breakaway sessions were communicated yesterday, 06/02/’23 by following merSETA H/O based staff members:Ms. Peggy Moeng - Plastics Chamber Mr. Kenneth Tsoaeli - ACM Chamber Mr. Pride Chuene – Motor Chamber Mr. Mpumelelo Nyathi- NTC Chamber Mr. Sandile Gumede – Metal Chamber Mr. Bongkosi Ngcupe – Auto Chamber Breakaway Session Programme: 1. Nomination of Chairperson 2. Nomination of scriber / rapporteur during plenary session on day two of the conference 3. Discussion points 3.1 To reflect and propose way forward on the New Occupational Qualifications Transitional Arrangements for the subsector. 3.2. Chamber identification of trade qualifications to be prioritised for conversion into new Occupational Qualifications 3.3 Chamber identification of courseware development with regard to QCTO’s new Occupational Qualifications transitional arrangementsThe following Quality Assurors (QA) are allocated as a resource during breakaway sessions:1. Mr. Archie Mdakane – Metal and Engineering2. Mr. Ghaleed Amlay – Plastics Manufacturing3. Mr. Saliem Dolley – Auto Manufacturing and Assembling4. Mr. Wilfred Rantsane – Motor Retail and Aftermarket5. Mr. Temba Nleya – New Tyre Manufacturing and 6. Ms. Flora Mokgomo – Automotive Competent Manufacturing

10. InterChamber Programme: Day 2TIMEITEMPRESENTER09h00 – 09h10Feedback from Chamber breakaway sessionsProgram Director09h10 – 10h00 Feedback from Metal Chamber Presenter (15 min)Feedback from Motor Chamber Presenter (15 min)Feedback from Plastics Chamber Presenter (15 min) Chamber Committees’ Representatives 10h00 – 10H15 Break ALL10h15 – 11h00Feedback from Auto Chamber Presenter (15 min)Feedback from New Tyre Chamber Presenter (15 min)Feedback from Automotive Components Chamber (15 min)Chamber Committees’ Representatives11h00 – 11h15Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks merSETA Corporate Services Executive: Mr. Rajesh Jock Conference Closure