W&RSETA Insider16 July2020

JULY 2020 ISSUE 16

THE W&RSETA CONDEMNS ALL FORMS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

Be a beacon of hope to those around you during the month of July as the global community marks the birthday of the iconic Nelson Mandela. Every small act counts.

“It is in your hands”

MAKE EVERYDAY A MANDELA DAY IN THIS ISSUE...

OUR VALUE OF THE WEEK Page 2

MEET THE NEW COCS Page 2

STREAMLINING OUR ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE Page 3

COVID-19 EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN Page 5

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OUR VALUE OF THE WEEK

LIVING OUR VALUES TO TAKE US FROM GOOD TO GREAT

6 – 10 July 2020

Living our values to take us from good to great. This week, let us focus on the value of

Quality Services As the core of our mandate is around service delivery, we need to constantly reflect on how we are serving our stakeholders.

So, what are we required to do in order to deliver quality services to our stakeholders, both internal and external?

• Professionalism • Being orientated towards service fulfilment • Exceeding expectations • Meticulousness • Adhering to standards • Consistency • Living the Batho Pele Principles Many colleagues are demonstrating this value as confirmed by stakeholder feedback. Our collective efforts contribute to the stakeholder perception of our organisation. Let us represent the W&RSETA brand well.

MEET THE NEW CHIEF OFFICER: CORPORATE SERVICES On Wednesday, 1 July 2020, we welcomed our new Chief Officer: Corporate Services, Mr Sunshine Ngcobo. A seasoned corporate services executive, Mr Ngcobo will oversee the Human Resource, Marketing & Communications and Legal Services, Facilities and OHS & Security Management functions in his new role. He brings with him more than 20 years’ experience from various organisations in the private and public sectors, all in leadership roles. Before joining the W&RSETA, Mr Ngcobo was the Executive of Corporate Services at the National Development Agency. He is no stranger to the retail environment following his tenure with one of our large companies, the Jo’burg Market.

Mr Ngcobo’s appointment completes the Executive Management team.

Let us give him all the necessary support that he will need to execute his duties.

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STREAMLINING OUR ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE TO MOVE US FROM GOOD TO GREAT October 2018

October 2020

OD process WHY DO ORGANISATIONS RESTRUCTURE? Organisational restructuring is driven by a need for change in the organisational structure or business model. Just like anything new, the process can be daunting but also exciting. Change is here! Let us choose to embrace it and grasp the opportunities that it presents.

Be encouraged with the CEO’s famous quote on change: “The only person who likes change is a baby” – CEO

People

Processes

Systems

HERE ARE RECENT UPDATES ON THE RESTRUCTURING PROCESSES LIFT & DROP Just to remind you, during the lift and drop process, employees whose roles have not changed by more than 30% compared to the roles on the new structure are transferred into the new structures with their appointments confirmed. As a result, these positions are not advertised.

The latest appointments that have been finalised through lift and drop are as follows:

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Mzamo Matyobeni Provincial Manager (EC)

Senzi Moroe Provincial Manager (FS)

Mike Mokgomo Provincial Manager (MP)

David Maake Provincial Manager (NW)

Jephrey Nene Provincial Manager (GPS)

Lebogang Khoza Provincial Manager (GPN)

Mmaabo Moloi Provincial Manager (NC)

Peter Cleophas Provincial Manager (KZN)

Masana Ngobeni Internal Audit Manager

Laura Warner Senior Project Specialists (WC)

Khanyisile Hlongwa Senior Project Specialist (KZN)

Maria Mahlangu Senior Project Specialist (GPN)

Tinyiko Manyike Project Specialist (GPN)

Mpho Eze Project Specialist (GPS)

Unathi Mlungwana Project Specialist (EC)

Precious Matlala Project Specialist (LP)

Philani Zondo Project Specialist (KZN)

Lydia Motshabi Project Specialist (FS)

Amy Joubert Project Specialist (NW)

Vusi Mndebela Project Specialist (GPN)

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Siphiwe Mhlongo Project Specialist (KZN)

Grant Anthony Project Specialist (NC)

Vusi Msiza Project Specialist (MP)

Phelela Mdladlamba Internal Auditor

Thabile Mkhize Internal Auditor

Mashoto Mogowe Internal Auditor

Thulisile Captain Project Specialist (WC)

ADVERTISING The following positions were advertised this week with applications closing today, 3 July 2020: • Senior Project Specialist: Gauteng South • Senior Project Specialist: Eastern Cape • Specialist: Career Guidance • Specialist: Occupational Health and Safety • Specialist: SMME • Specialist: Bursaries and Placements • PA: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Executive

Other issues WHAT IF YOU ARE NOT PLACED IN ANY POSITION IN THE NEW STRUCTURE? You will be reskilled/upskilled and placed in a different position through a consultation process to ensure that your role contributes to the success of the W&RSETA’s achievement of its strategic objectives. This transfer process will be implemented when all positions have been filled.

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WEBSITE MIGRATION

The W&RSETA website has been migrated from the SoluGrowth system to the SETA as part of the Information and Communication Technology strategy. Nambithi Solutions has been appointed to manage the website and related services. As a result of the migration, we took the opportunity to incorporate a few new features to improve the website. So, don’t be surprised when the website looks a little different as a few new features have been incorporated to improve navigation and align with current trends.

We are experiencing a few teething challenges and as a result there will be some delays in website updating and distribution of stakeholder communication.

COVID-19 EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN With the country easing lockdown restrictions, there is an increase in the movement of people increasing the risk of infection.

Positive COVID-19 cases are rising at an alarming level and it is now more important than ever to minimise our movements.

But, because we have to leave our homes for work and to get essential services and products, here are some pointers on what you can do to protect yourself: Here are key measures you need to take into consideration when you go shopping • Only go to the shops if necessary • Keep the social distance of at least 1.5 m • Cover your mouth and nose with a mask • If possible shop during off-peak hours • Disinfect shopping trolleys and baskets with wipes, if available • Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth • Use touchless payment systems, if available • Use hand sanitiser directly after paying with cash or touching a keypad • Use hand sanitiser after leaving the store, then wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds once home.

Online shopping is the safest option for consideration.

The following are hygiene and travel guidelines • Please ensure that the windows are open in a taxi or bus • Use a hand sanitiser and avoid touching your face • Do not travel if you have a fever • Wear a protective mask or scarf all the time • Ensure that you they have the correct taxi fare amount to minimise exchange of money at the taxi rank.

• Ensure surface hygiene as far as possible during the trip

ATMS • Use sanitising wipes at the ATM • Maintain a 1.5 m distance from another person at the ATM queue • Minimise unnecessary contact with the ATM surface • To avoid going to the ATM, make all the transactions online

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KNOW YOUR POLICIES

In this edition of the policy education, we highlight the key components of the Sponsorship Policy. The purpose of this feature is to improve understanding and compliance with policies that govern our operations.

Sponsorship Policy The SETA frequently receives requests from stakeholders for support of various events and/or skills development interventions. The Sponsorship Policy has been put in place to provide guidelines for considering sponsorship requests.

The SETA will consider sponsorship of the following: • Skills development initiatives related to the structures of DHET and programmes organised by the W&RSETA constituent organisations.

• Requests of an exceptional nature that are not explicitly covered under the broader impact to skills development What are the qualifying criteria for sponsorship?

• The sponsorship request should be aligned to the objectives of the Skills Development Act, objectives of DHET and other objectives that address the SETA’s Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan. It should also address initiatives by constituent members towards the broader SETA Research Agenda and Sector Skills Plan • Sponsorship requests must be submitted with a concept document for the event to be funded and proposed budget indicating line items that require funding • Benefits for the SETA’s sponsorship must be articulate • Proposals/requests must be submitted on the prescribed W&RSETA document at least two weeks prior to the meeting of the Internal Projects Evaluation Committee (IPEC) Exclusions The SETA will not provide funding for requests that are not related to skills development projects.

Budget Sponsorship budget is allocated annually and can increase in line with the National Treasury instructions on budgeting and availability of resources.

Delegation of authority Financial delegated authority for sponsorships will be limited to the following structures of approval: CEO – up to R500 000 Projects Board Committee – up to R1 million EXCO – up to R2 million Board – up to R3 million

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FACEBOOK FANS OF THE WEEK Thank you for liking and sharing post at the W&RSETA page.

We appreciate your support and efforts to increase awareness of brand W&RSETA

Shout out to our awesome Super Fans…we see you

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OUR EVENTS 2020/2021 Online Sector Skills Plan (SSP) Engagement Sessions

DATE

REGION / PROVINCE

06 July 2020

Northern Cape

20 July 2020

North-West

22 July 2020

Limpopo

Please share the invitation with the stakeholders that you interact with to ensure a wider reach and enhance the engagements. You are welcome to contact the Research and Innovation Specialist, Mxolisi, for more information

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY WINTER BABIES! We wish our colleagues who are celebrating their birthday in the same month as the legendary Nelson Mandela, a revolutionary birthday.

Birthdays are a new start, a fresh beginning and a time to pursue new endeavours with new goals. Move forward with confidence and courage. May your birthday and your days ahead be amazing!

Happy Birthday, colleagues

Juanita, W C – 09 July

Promise, GPN – 08 July Nokuthula, EC – 08 July

Mabusha – HO - 08 July

Mmabo - HO - 12 July

Lebo - HO -16 July Morongoa - MP - 17 July

Obakeng - HO - 12 July

Gicinile - HO - 18 July

Amy - NW - 19 July