Services Seta Launches Project Management Unit to Address Delivery Delays
The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services Seta) has established a new Project Management Unit (PMU) to enhance governance, accelerate programme delivery, and resolve persistent issues such as learner certification backlogs and stipend payment delays. This initiative was announced during a workshop at the CSIR Conference Centre in Pretoria, where the organization reviewed best practices from the South African Social Security Agency to improve grant disbursement. Services Seta administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga emphasized that the PMU aims to strengthen oversight, enforce financial discipline, and ensure measurable results from funded skills development programmes. The move responds to sector-wide pressures for improved outcomes and accountability. Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Mimmy Gondwe highlighted the need to shift focus from mere activity metrics, like enrollment numbers, to tangible impacts such as sustainable employment for learners. Director-General Dr Nkosinathi Sishi stressed the importance of prudent and transparent management of public funds. The workshop facilitated collaboration among government departments, Setas, and industry partners to identify practical steps for improving performance across the skills development system.
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Services Seta Launches Project Management Unit to Address Delivery Delays
The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services Seta) has established a new Project Management Unit (PMU) to enhance governance, accelerate programme delivery, and resolve persistent issues such as learner certification backlogs and stipend payment delays. This initiative was announced during a workshop at the CSIR Conference Centre in Pretoria, where the organization reviewed best practices from the South African Social Security Agency to improve grant disbursement. Services Seta administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga emphasized that the PMU aims to strengthen oversight, enforce financial discipline, and ensure measurable results from funded skills development programmes. The move responds to sector-wide pressures for improved outcomes and accountability. Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Mimmy Gondwe highlighted the need to shift focus from mere activity metrics, like enrollment numbers, to tangible impacts such as sustainable employment for learners. Director-General Dr Nkosinathi Sishi stressed the importance of prudent and transparent management of public funds. The workshop facilitated collaboration among government departments, Setas, and industry partners to identify practical steps for improving performance across the skills development system.
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