annual performance plan and budget for 2013/14

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN AND BUDGET FOR 2013/14

Presentation to the Select Committee on Education and Recreation

24 April 2013

Presentation Outline

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1. Mandate and Progress

2. Programme Plans and Targets for 2013/14- Administration- Human Resource Development, Planning and

Monitoring Coordination- University Education- Vocational and Continuing Education and Training- Skills Development

3. 2013/14 MTEF Budget Information

• Expand access to education and training for the youth• Adequately capacitate educational institutions for effective

provision or facilitation of learning • Increase the number of students successfully entering the labour

market upon completion of training• Colleges with a curriculum responsive to the demands of the

market place with a special emphasis on artisan training• Credible institutional mechanisms for skills planning to support

an inclusive economic growth path• Expand research, development and innovation capacity for

economic growth and social development• Highly effective, professional, efficient administration informed by

good corporate governance practices

Mandate

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Progress on Key Performance Indicators Progress since 2009

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• Headcount enrolments in FET Colleges increased by 24% from 345 566 in 2010 to 427 423 in 2011 and 657 690 in 2012

• Introduced a draft Framework for lecturer qualification for FET Colleges for public comment

• Established the Quality Council for Trades and Occupation (QCTO) and National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB)

• Artisan candidates found competent increased by 60% from 8 238 to 13 168

• 3 400 graduates received Work Integrated Learning in 2011 • Artisan trade test pass rate has improved from 41% to 43% in 2009 and

2011 respectively• Entered into 8 bilateral and multilateral agreements• 138 international scholarship offers are being afforded to South African

students

Progress since 2009

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Estimated performance on selected indicators: 2012/13 Targets for 2013/14

15% Vacancy rate in the department Vacancy rate reduced to 10%4 Months to fill a vacancy from the date of advertisement

4 Months to fill a vacancy

ICT Governance maturity Level 1 achieved Maturity Level 2 achieved

30 Days to pay invoices from service providers from the day the invoice was received

28 Days to pay invoices from service providers from the day the invoice was received

Responded to all (100%) queries received via call centre

Respond to all (100%) queries received via call centre

90 Days to resolve disciplinary cases 90 Days to resolve disciplinary cases

Programme 1: Administration Purpose: Provide overall management and administration of the department

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Risk Description Mitigation MeasuresAdequacy of budget to fill vacancies Continuous engagement with National

Treasury with a view to motivate for an increased allocation of compensation budget

Instability of the IT network environment and poor support from SITA

Appointment of an external service provider to provide Network and Desktop support for a period of 3 years

Inadequate and unsuitable office accommodation for all DHET space requirements

Facilitate the process of build to specifications project with Public Works

Non compliance with Supply Chain Management Framework due to lack of training

Training and exposure of managers on Supply Chain Management Policy

Legal and regulatory compliance Policies, procedures and internal controls as well as assigned responsibility

Risks and Mitigation Measures

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A coherent career management and information system established (2 modules developed and implemented)

2 Modules developed and implementedProvinces are already able to use the www.careerhelpline.org.za and the walk in centres

Total number of users reached by career guidance services : Radio 2.7 million, Exhibitions 25 000, Helpline 12 000, Web portal 70 000

Total number of users reached by career guidance services : Radio 3 million, Exhibitions 28 000, Helpline 15 000, Web Portal 120 000

100% of legislation, regulations , legal opinions and agreements drafted/amended

100% of legislation, regulations , legal opinions and agreements drafted/amended

Programme 2: Human Resource Development, Planning and Monitoring Coordination

Purpose: Provide strategic direction in the development, implementation and monitoring of departmental policies and Human Resource Development Strategy for South Africa

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80% (50 FET colleges, 23 HE institutions) of public institutional data integrated into education and training management information system

100% (50 FET colleges, 23 HE institutions and 21 SETAs) of public institutional data integrated into education and training management information system

Monitoring and evaluation report on the mandatory role of the Quality Councils and SAQA compiled

Ministerial policy guidelines developed

Research bulletin on cutting-edge issues in the post-school system published

Research bulletin on cutting-edge issues in the post-school system published

An integrated education and training management information systems maintained – including Adult Education and Training

Annual update of the integrated education and training management information system with reliable information


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An international relations operational framework implemented and report compiled

1 Implementation report compiled

Implementation plans with priority countries and multi-lateral agencies developed

Engagement plans and report compiled

A publication on international cooperation compiled

A publication on international cooperation compiled

Database of international engagements of all public post school institutions maintained

An updated database

100% (All) Litigations dealt with Deal with all litigations against the DHET or Minister

Social Inclusion Policy Framework developed 1 Monitoring report on the implementation of the Framework


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Risk Description Mitigation MeasuresWithout a social inclusion framework, the transformation of the post-school sector may not happen quickly and effectively

Policies, procedures and internal controls

Data availability, integrity and reliability in the integrated information system

Information policy, standards and frameworks implemented

Lack of adequate career guidance services Career services web based system developed and operationalCareer services framework developed and implemented

Credibility of strategic plan Provide planning support to Branches, conduct workshops on planning processes with Branches

The post-school system is not fully articulated and differentiated if the NQF is not properly implemented

Publication of the 3 sub-frameworks


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6 Budget sub-programmes Key activities in 2013

Academic Planning and Budget support

Enrolment planning for cycle 2014 – 2019; 3 new universities (MP; NC; GP); Central Application Service

Financial Planning and Information systems

New framework for university funding; Infrastructure development including student housing

University subsidies Total transfer budget: R26.082 billion [includes R 18.438 billion to universities for the block grant; R7.643 billion to NSAFS ]

Policy and development Implement the Apply Now! Campaign; Implement improved research outputs policy; Regulate PHEIs

Teacher Education Implement Integrated strategic; Establishing teacher education campuses in KZN; Limpopo and EC.

Programme 3: University Education

Purpose: Develop and coordinate policy and regulatory frameworks for an effective and efficient university education system. Provide financial support to universities, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and the National Institutes for Higher Education

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909 716 Students enrolled in higher education studies at universities

935 710 Students enrolled in higher education studies at universities

179 793 First time enrolments 183 893 First time enrolments

New 2 new universities established [3 new universities established over the 2013 – 2015 MTEF]

20 Public higher education institutions involved in foundation phase teacher education

20 Public higher education institutions involved in foundation phase teacher education


Strategic Objective: Expand the higher education sector in order to increase equitable access with success

Purpose: Develop and coordinate policy and regulatory frameworks for an effective and efficient university education system. Provide financial support to universities, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and the National Institutes for Higher Education

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14 600 Students in foundation provisioning programmes

15 200 Students in foundation provisioning programmes at universities

593 260 African students at universities

610 357 African students at universities

539 596 Female students at universities

563 509 Female students at universities

New indicator 10 Universities identified and supported to offer programmes for FET College lecturers in line with new FET lecturer qualification policy

New indicator A policy document on Adult Educator Qualifications developed

R1.8 billion on infrastructure. Site visit reports and audit reports on infrastructure projects

R 2 billion on infrastructure. A report on the effective use of infrastructure funds at Universities


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76% Success rate in higher education studies at public institutions by 2015/16

77% Success rate in higher education studies at public institutions by 2015/16

167 807 Graduates 179 780 Graduates

10 682 Graduates in engineering sciences

11 247 Graduates in engineering sciences

8 535 Graduates in human health and animal health

9 006 Graduates in human health and animal health

5 052 Graduates in natural and physical sciences

5 387 Graduates in natural and physical sciences

9 700 Graduates in initial teacher education

10 673 Graduates in initial teacher education

Strategic Objective 2: Improve success rates in higher education studies at public institutions and therefore increase graduate outputs by 2014


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78% of public higher education institutions with good governance and management

83% of public higher institutions with good governance and management

100% Registered Private Higher Education Institutions complying to regulatory criteria

100% Registered Private Higher Education Institutions complying to regulatory criteria

1 Governance training workshop for ministerial appointees on councils

1 Governance training workshop for Ministerial appointees on Councils

Strategic Objective 3: Monitor good governance and management of the Higher Education system in order to build capacity and efficiency


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44 520 post graduate graduates 47 617 post graduate graduates

22452 Honours graduates 24 019 Honours graduates

4 978 research masters graduates 5 287 research masters graduates

1 785 doctoral graduates 1 941 doctoral graduates

10 807 publications units 11 603 publications units

Ratio of research output units per instructional / research staff 1.30

Ratio of research output units per instructional / research staff 1.36

Programme 3: University EducationStrategic Objective 4: To develop and enhance the research capacity and

productivity of universities.

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Risk Description Mitigation MeasuresEquitable access to higher education opportunities not increased

Close working relationships developed and maintained with universities and with Deans of scarce skill subjects to ensure that enrolment targets are met

Funding support provided to universities to ensure that they are able to meet their targets

Careful monitoring of the system and leveraging of funding to ensure quality of provision

Success rates in quality higher education not improved

Monitoring the success and graduation rates across the universities and using this information to identify possible challenges where intervention may be required

Monitoring the qualitative use of foundation provisioning and teaching development funds to ensure that institutions put in place mechanisms for ensuring improved teaching and learning and success


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Risk Description Mitigation MeasuresGood governance and management capabilities across the higher education system

Developing a good governance model and ensure this is communicated to the system

Support through developing and implementing policies on good governance

Working with HESA and the Chairs of Councils to implement approved training programmes

Lack of research productivity and innovation

Use of funding to support research and research development at institutions; Development of good communications to ensure that research development is collaborative and develops communities of practice

Poor or inadequate information for planning and resourcing of the university sector

Support and advice provided to institutions to ensure that information is correctly captured

Information received from institutions with an Audit report to confirm accuracy and reliability


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Purpose: Plan, develop, evaluate, monitor and maintain national policy, programmes, assessment practices and systems for vocational and continuing education and training, including further education and training colleges and post-literacy adult education and training

Strategic Objective: Increase access to and improve success in programmes leading to intermediate and high-level learning by 2014


255 000 Learners enrolled in AET Centres 278 000 Learners enrolled in AET Centres

550 000 Headcount enrolments in FET Colleges

650 000 Headcount enrolments in FET Colleges

180 826 FET College students awarded bursaries

222 817 FET College students awarded bursaries

Programme 4: Vocational and Continuing Education and Training

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Province Targets for 2013/14

Eastern Cape 47 260

Free State 11 120

Gauteng 33 360

KwaZulu-Natal 52 820

Limpopo 47 260

Mpumalanga 33 360

Northern Cape 8 340

North West 22 240

Western Cape 22 240

NATIONAL 278 000

Expanding Access to AET Programmes

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Province Enrolment Targets for 2013/14

Eastern Cape 58 216

Free State 21 209

Gauteng 127 189


Limpopo 76 220

Mpumalanga 38 451

Northern Cape 17 354

North West 50 023

Western Cape 103 995

NATIONAL 650 000

Expanding Access to FET Colleges

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Eastern Cape 23 962

Free State 15 747

Gauteng 49 545


Limpopo 29 707

Mpumalanga 13 637

Northern Cape 4 574

North West 14 336

Western Cape 24 021

NATIONAL 222 817

Expanding Access to FET College NSFAS Bursaries

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Curriculum support programmes for NASCA developed

NASCA LTSM developed and approved

8 FET Colleges offering NQF levels 5 - 6 programmes

10 FET Colleges offering NQF levels 5-6 programmes

128 Lecturers, Student Support Services (SSS) managers and PDE/Regional offices officials trained to implement the comprehensive student support services framework

130 Lecturers, Student Support Services (SSS) managers and PDE/Regional offices officials trained to implement the comprehensive student support services framework

700 Lecturers trained to support curriculum delivery in FET Colleges

600 Lecturers trained to support curriculum delivery in FET Colleges

60 Provincial Education Department (PED) officials to support the new NASCA and GETC curriculum delivery

60 Provincial Education Department (PED) officials to support the new NASCA and GETC curriculum delivery


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Certification rates in the VET qualification increasing to:

GETC : 30%NC(V) L2: 44% N1-N3: 33%NC(V) L3: 45% N4-N6: 40%NC(V) L4: 47%

Certification rates in the VET qualification increasing to:

GETC : 40%NC(V) L2: 50% N1-N3: 43%NC(V) L3: 50% N4-N6: 48%NC(V) L4: 52%

Pass rate in Maths and Maths Literacy:

Maths: Maths Literacy:NC(V) L2: 32% NC(V) L2: 39%NC(V) L3: 26% NC(V) L3: 37%NC(V) L4: 26% NC(V) L4: 47%

Pass rate in Maths and Maths Literacy:

Maths: Maths Literacy:NC(V) L2: 48% NC(V) L2: 70%NC(V) L3: 44% NC(V) L3: 80%NC(V) L4: 55% NC(V) L4: 85%


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Certification rates of bursary recipients:NC(V) L2: 39% N1-N3: 40%NC(V) L3: 42% N4-N6: 40%NC(V) L4: 43%

Certification rates of bursary recipients:NC(V) L2: 44% N1-N3: 45%NC(V) L3: 46% N4-N6: 45%NC(V) L4: 47%

New indicator 3 600 AET Educators and FET College lecturers trained for NASCA and GETC

New indicator Amended National Certificate (Orientation) developed and approved

New indicator Approved amended National Senior Certificate for adults and out of school youth

New indicator Assessment Regulations for the NASCA


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128 Personnel trained to support curriculum delivery in AET and Colleges

130 Personnel trained to support curriculum delivery in AET and Colleges

276 Personnel trained in financial management

184 Personnel trained in financial management

300 Personnel trained in Strategic and Operational planning

300 Personnel trained in Strategic and Operational planning

New indicator 50 College Councils trained in institutional and corporate governance

New indicator 9 Public institutions identified for declaration as community colleges

New indicator 6 New FET College campuses built

Strategic Objective: Strengthen the institutional capacity of VET institutions to improve their performance and efficiency


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Eastern Cape 4Lusikisiki, Graaf-Reinet, Sterkspruit, Aliwal North

KwaZulu-Natal 7Sisonke, Msinga, Nkandla, Greytown, Mkhanyakude, KwaGqikazi, Vryheid

Limpopo 2Thabazimbi and Giyani

Mpumalanga 1Balfour

NATIONAL 14 Campuses

Establishment of 14 FET College Campses

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BMS expanded to 8 public FET Colleges BMS reporting standard set for 50 public FET Colleges

2 820 AET centres responding to an annual survey conducted by DHET

3 083 AET centres responding to an annual survey conducted by DHET

A model for FET Colleges expansion developed

Model implemented in all new projects

490 private colleges complying with applicable regulations

100% of private colleges complying with applicable regulations

Strategic Objective: Provide support for the implementation of a monitoring, evaluation, and research for the improvement of the vocational education and training subsystem


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Risk Description Mitigation MeasuresLimited access to, retention of learners in, as well as diversity and quality of programmes offered in VCET institutions

- Improved DHET FET Colleges Bursary Scheme management and administration

- Increased training and support for FET College lecturers and Adult Education and Training teaching personnel

- Qualification review process following the recommendations of the Ministerial Task Team

- Curriculum reviews and updates of selected National Certificate (Vocational) and Report 191 subjects

- Enhanced monitoring of the subsystem- Planned infrastructure development and investment

Low pass and certification rates in VCET institutions

- Implementation and revision of the existing Student Support Services Framework, which includes academic support for learners

- Lecturer professional development policy developed


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Risk Description Mitigation MeasuresLack of adequate integration in terms of planning, funding, and reporting processes and systems at a strategic and operational level

- Development of an integrated monitoring, evaluation, and research framework under way

- Common Business Management System in FET Colleges being implemented

- Transition of FET Colleges and Adult Learning Centres (ALCs) into a sole national mandate

Credibility and efficiency of the examination and certification system

- Procurement of a comprehensive ICT system for the National examinations and assessment

- Enhanced ICASS guidelines and planned training for effective implementation

- Employment of personnel with requisite skillsInadequate funding - Sourcing and effective management of donor

funding to support delivery on strategic objectives


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25 000 Artisan candidates entering learning nationally

26 000 Artisan candidates entering learning nationally

10 000 Artisan candidates found competent nationally

12 000 Artisan candidates found competent nationally

8 500 Graduates receiving Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

27 279 Graduates receiving Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

45% National artisan learners pass trade test

48% National artisan learners pass trade test

New indicator Scarce and Critical Skills List published

New Indicator 21 SETAs with at least 4 partnerships agreements

Strategic Objective: Provide a dynamic interface between the workplace and learning institutions and to promote quality learning at work and for work by 2016

Programme 5: Skills Development Purpose: Promote and monitor the national skills development strategy. Develop

skills development policy and a regulatory framework

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All SETAs’ Strategic Plans analysed and approved by the Minister (in relation to the Sector Skills Plans)

All SETAs’ Strategic Plans analysed and approved by the Minister (in relation to the Sector Skills Plans)

Improved communication with SETAs through 4 SETA fora engagements

4 SETA fora engagements

Strategic Objective: Promote the alignment of skills development outputs to the needs of the workplace and to the broader growth needs of the country’s economy

Programme 5: Skills Development

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R 2.3 billion earmarked to be spent on projects of national priority

R2.4 billion earmarked to be spent on projects of national priority

262 Projects supported by National Skills Fund 350 Projects supported by National Skills Fund

32 179 learners receiving training in NSF projects 40 000 Learners receiving training in NSF projects

Strategic Objective: Provision of funding to support projects that are national priorities in the NSDS, advance the Human Resource Development Strategy (HRDS) of South Africa and support the NSA in its work

Programme 5: Skills Development

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Risk Description Mitigation MeasuresAlignment of Skills Development outputs with the needs of the workplace

Continuous discussions with the SETAs to produce sector level scarce skills information

Increased consultation and sharing of knowledge between stakeholders through stakeholder forums

Critical Skills attraction and retention

Continuous staff development and performance management system

Innovation Increase research and development capacity Increase consultation and knowledge sharing

Integration of Systems Establishment of IT governance requirements and integrated business workflow process system

Quality of research output Identification of DHET staff members to be capacitated in research


• For the 2013 MTEF the Department’s budget is still based on the original 5 Programmes as approved by National Treasury

• The Department’s budget consists of two portions namely:- The normal voted funds for the 5 Programmes of the

Department- The skills levy funding for the NSF and the SETAs that is

listed in the budget as “Direct Charges”• The Department’s allocation for 2013/14 is, therefore, in

two parts:- Normal Voted funds: R34.322 billion- Direct charges: R12.403 billion

Financial Information

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• Normal voted funds increases at an annual average rate of 7.8 % from R31.6 billion in 2012/13 to R39.5 billion in 2015/16

• The amount of R34.3 billion for 2013/14 is an increase of 8.7% (R2.7 billion) on the 2012/13 allocation mainly for additional financial support to universities, FET Colleges and student funding through NSFAS

• Over the 2013 MTEF period, baseline increases with R300.5 million (2013/14), R693.4 million (2014/15) and R1.8 billion (2015/16)

• Additional allocations are mainly for improved service conditions (including FET Colleges) and capital infrastructure allocations for the two new universities in Northern Cape and Mpumalanga: R150 million, R500 million and R1 billion

Financial Information – Normal Voted Funds

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• The Direct Charges represent the skills levy revenue that is transferred to the NSF and SETAs

• Direct charges increases at an annual average rate of 9.1% from R11.4 billion in 2012/13 to R14.8 billion in 2015/16

• The levy is distributed at an 80:20 ratio in terms of the current legislative framework

• For 2013/14 the distribution is as follows:- 80% to the SETAs: R9.922 billion- 20% to the NSF: R2.481 billion

Financial Information – Direct Charges

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ProgrammeAdjusted

AppropriationMedium-Term Expenditure Estimate

R’0002012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16

Administration 164 166 200 621 211 335 221 288

Human Resource Development, Planning and Monitoring Coordination

44 342 48 066 52 822 55 762

University Education 26 232 692 28 303 661 30 426 038 32 803 475

Vocational and Continuing Education and Training

5 044 252 5 664 457 6 012 464 6 342 409

Skills Development 100 699 105 596 112 672 118 873

Subtotal 31 586 151 34 322 391 36 815 331 39 541 807

Direct charge against the National Revenue Fund

11 400 000 12 403 000 13 544 000 14 817 000

Total 42 986 151 46 725 391 50 359 331 54 358 807


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Programme

Expenditure Estimate

R’0002013/14

Administration 200 621

Human Resource Development, Planning and Monitoring Coordination

48 066

University Education 28 303 661

Vocational and Continuing Education and Training

5 664 457

Skills Development 105 596

Subtotal 34 322 391

Direct charge against the National Revenue Fund

12 403 000

Total 46 725 391


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Programme 1 provides for the overall management and administration of the Department and represents 0.6% of the budget

Total allocations

Direct charges

Biggest programme: Subsidies to Universities and NSFAS (Bursaries for Universities and FET Colleges (R1.988 billion))

Includes funding for FET Colleges:Conditional grant: R2.443 billionFET Colleges Subsidies: R3.013 billion

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Economic classificationExpenditure Estimate R’000

Expenditure EstimateR’000

2013/14

Compensation of Employees 402 700

Goods and Services 178 545

Transfers and subsidies 46 140 105

Of which: FET Conditional Grant 2 442 679

Departmental agencies (18 285 606) Public Entities Skills Levy

5 882 60612 403 000

Universities 22 388 767

Non profit institutions 3 020 189

Foreign governments and international organisations

2 864

Households -

Payments for capital assets 4 041

Total 46 725 391


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Grant to PEDs

NSFAS Bursaries

FET College Subsidies

• The funding of the FET College Sector increases as follows over the MTEF period:

• From 1 April 2013 the Department will transfer subsidies directly to FET Colleges in terms of the Funding Norms


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FET Colleges Budget Allocation (R'million) 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16

Conditional Grant to Provinces 4 845 2 443 2 600 2 759

FET Colleges subsidies * 3 013 3 196 3 361Total 4 845 5 456 5 796 6 120

Included in Conditional Grant: R2.543 billion

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annual performance plan and budget for 2013/14

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centre90 days

service providers

disciplinary cases90

efficient administration

continuing education

administration purpose

fet colleges

achieved maturity level