What is the purpose of the Skills Development Act?
What is the purpose of the Skills Development Act? The short supply of skilled staff is a serious obstacle to the competitiveness of industry in South Africa. The Skills Development Act of 1998 aims to: Develop skills for the South African work force; Increase investment in education and training, and improve return on investments in those areas Encourage employers to promote skills development by using the workplace as an active learning environment; Encourage workers to participate in learnership and other training programmes; Improve employment prospects by redressing previous disadvantages through…
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