WP 07/125 - Setas - A Vehicle for the Skills Revolution?

Author: 
Renee Grawitzky

Date of Publication: 
July 2007

Abstract: 
Sector Education and Training Authorities (Setas), established in terms of the Skills Development Act, 97 of 1998, were launched amid much fanfare and expectation of delivery towards achieving a skills revolution in the country. This study will seek to evaluate Seta performance since their inception by exploring: This study will seek to evaluate Seta performance since their inception by exploring the following: • Seta functioning and distill, from a range of perceptions (and legislation), their core deliverables and responsibilities; • Whether there are underlying factors – systemic or otherwise – which are impacting on the way in which Setas are supposed to operate; and • Based on the findings of three case studies, recommend interventions to improve Seta performance.

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