In performing its functions contemplated in the Act and in this constitution, the SETA must seek to promote the objectives contemplated in subitems (1) to (3).
The general objectives of the SETA are to—
| (a) | facilitate, coordinate and monitor the implementation of the NSDS in the Sector; |
| (b) | identify skills shortages in the Sector; |
| (c) | support the development of the skills of employees in the Sector; |
| (d) | support the improvement of the quality of life and labour market prospects of employees in the Sector; |
| (e) | strengthen the institutional capacity of the SETA, in order to improve productivity and the quality of the services it provides to its stakeholders; |
| (f) | through the skills development levy, increase the levels of investment in skills development and improve returns on such investment; |
| (g) | support improved performance and productivity in the work-places in the Sector, as well as the competitiveness of employers; |
| (h) | support the improvement of the employment prospects of persons previously disadvantaged by unfair discrimination; |
| (i) | in liaison with employment services, assist work seekers to gain access to work experience; |
| (j) | in liaison with employment services, assist retrenched workers to re-enter the labour market; |
| (k) | liaise with employers in respect of skills development programmes; |
| (l) | promote the development of skills aimed at self-employment; |
| (m) | support skills development in the informal sector, cooperatives and other income-generating initiatives for the unemployed; |
| (n) | support and promote the development of artisans, technicians, professionals and persons in other categories; |
| (o) | support, facilitate and promote the quality of occupation-based learning in the Sector; |
| (p) | promote effective communication between, and participation by bodies involved in skills development - both inside and outside the Sector; |
| (q) | co-operate with and support the QCTO in matters relating to QCTO functions and operations referred to in section 10 of the Act; and |
| (r) | to cooperate with and support the functions of other agencies in matters related to skills development. |
| (2) | Objectives in relation to employers in Sector |
The objectives of the SETA in relation to employers are to encourage them to—
| (a) | identify skills needs in the work-place; |
| (b) | provide employees with opportunities to acquire new skills; |
| (c) | use their work-places and facilities to create active learning environments; |
| (d) | develop their capacity to manage and provide occupation-based learning; |
| (e) | facilitate new entrants to the labour market by providing them with opportunities to learn through exposure to work experience during learnerships, internships, apprenticeships and other programmes that provide learning in the work-place; |
| (f) | support occupation-based learning interventions, linked to the objectives and mechanisms of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No. 55 of 1998); |
| (g) | ensure occupation-based learning of quality in the work-place; and |
| (h) | to develop appropriate partnerships with other public, private and non-governmental organisations in promoting skills development. |
| (3) | Objectives in relation to employees in Sector |
The objectives of the SETA in relation to employees are to encourage them to—
| (a) | participate in learnerships, apprenticeships, professional training, skills development programmes and other learning programmes; |
| (b) | take responsibility for their learning by utilising the learning opportunities offered to them; and |
| (c) | to provide input into, and feedback on occupation-based learning programmes that they undertake. |
