Stratgic Planning
STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY 2011 - 2012
AUGUST 2011
STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY 2011 - 2012
Introduction This strategic plan represents the CETA’s programme of action for 2011/12. It is based on an adaptation of the template prescribed by National Treasury for government departments and public institutions. In terms of strategic goals it responds specifically to the goals of NSDSIII, with the exception of project management, corporate management and corporate governance goals, which are unique to the unique circumstances of the Construction SETA. Vision Excellence in the service of our sector, our stakeholders, our nation Mission To ensure quality education and training to enhance the construction sector’s contribution to the country’s economic growth and development Values Service Courtesy Integrity Professionalism Accountability
Situational Analysis Contextual Environment This strategic plan is developed at a time when the Construction SETA is under Administration due to some lapses in corporate management, project management and corporate
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governance.
The
strategy
is
therefore
an
extraordinary
response
to
extraordinary
circumstances, including contradictions both internally and externally in the CETA’s relationship with its stakeholders. Institutional Capacity Partly due to Administration, but also because of historical weaknesses, the CETA is faced with serious human resource constraints as well as a weak policy framework. Part of the brief of Administration is to address these shortcomings and to equip the CETA with the requisite quality human resource and policy architecture to deliver on its mandate in the context of the newly-instituted NSDSIII. Legislative Mandate The CETA derives its mandate from the following laws: The Skills Development Act (Act 97 of 1998) The Skills Development Levies Act (Act 9 of 1999) The Public
AUGUST 2011
STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY 2011 - 2012
Introduction This strategic plan represents the CETA’s programme of action for 2011/12. It is based on an adaptation of the template prescribed by National Treasury for government departments and public institutions. In terms of strategic goals it responds specifically to the goals of NSDSIII, with the exception of project management, corporate management and corporate governance goals, which are unique to the unique circumstances of the Construction SETA. Vision Excellence in the service of our sector, our stakeholders, our nation Mission To ensure quality education and training to enhance the construction sector’s contribution to the country’s economic growth and development Values Service Courtesy Integrity Professionalism Accountability
Situational Analysis Contextual Environment This strategic plan is developed at a time when the Construction SETA is under Administration due to some lapses in corporate management, project management and corporate
Page 2
governance.
The
strategy
is
therefore
an
extraordinary
response
to
extraordinary
circumstances, including contradictions both internally and externally in the CETA’s relationship with its stakeholders. Institutional Capacity Partly due to Administration, but also because of historical weaknesses, the CETA is faced with serious human resource constraints as well as a weak policy framework. Part of the brief of Administration is to address these shortcomings and to equip the CETA with the requisite quality human resource and policy architecture to deliver on its mandate in the context of the newly-instituted NSDSIII. Legislative Mandate The CETA derives its mandate from the following laws: The Skills Development Act (Act 97 of 1998) The Skills Development Levies Act (Act 9 of 1999) The Public