Exploring the efficacy of the grant funding process of a SETA within the context of South African skills development
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Date
2024
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
Continuous introduction of innovations and rapid technological changes in industry
necessitate the constant need for skill development within the workplace. For
companies to grow, stay competitive, and remain economically sustainable, they must
ensure that their employees’ skills, knowledge, and capabilities incorporate the latest
developments and trends. Therefore, employee development within the manufacturing
and engineering sectors becomes imperative and benefits both the employee and
employer. To encourage skills development, Sector Education and Training Authorities
(SETAs) have become critical links as providers of incentive funding to ensure that
companies implement and/or participate in skills development initiatives that aim to
upskill, reskill and multi-skill their workers.
The research investigated the alleged bureaucratic claiming process from SETAs
which might prevent companies from fully benefiting from the skills development
system. This investigation was guided by the research question: How do merSETAaffiliated
companies/organisations experience the grant-claiming process? Exploring
the efficacy of the SETA grant funding process, this inquiry used a qualitative research
methodology to investigate whether SETA funding is a beneficial process for all
involved.
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Magister Educationis (Adult Learning and Global Change) - MEd(AL)
Keywords
Funding, Incentive schemes, Levy-grant scheme, Development