DISCRETIONARY GRANT 2016/17 BURSARY CRITERIA AND GUIDELINE

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1 ANNEXURE:B 353 Tel: t, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028 PO Box 11303, Hatfield, Festival Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028 PO Box 11303, Hatfield, 0028 Tel: DISCRETIONARY GRANT 2016/17 BURSARY CRITERIA AND GUIDELINE

2 Tip Make sure that you align your proposal to the priorities. These are explicit in the categories of grant funding that the SETA will consider. These documents are available on the PSETA website: ( The allocation of a Grant is dependent on the availability of funds, and is at the discretion of the PSETA. The ultimate objective is to meet the targets as determined in the NSDS III and PSETA APP and funding priorities. INTRODUCTION What is a grant A Grant is funding that is made available for training initiatives that take forward the goals of the PSETA Sector Skills Plan (SSP), objectives of the NSDS IIII and the Service Level Agreement (SLA) as signed with the Department of Higher Education and Training and as laid down in the Grant Regulations. There is a limited funding available for the Grant, therefore the PSETA: Invites applications for these grants from eligible, registered organizations and employers in the Public services. Would consider applications that assist the PSETA to achieve the SLA targets as signed with the Department of Higher Education and Training. Preference for funding will be given to Public Service related education and training interventions and where applicants are willing to co-fund. Will evaluate the applications received and approve funding for those that meet the criteria. Will monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Grant Projects. The SETA will not provide grant funding for: Projects that have already commenced prior to the approval of the application. Set up costs e.g. start-up costs. Capital expenditure e.g. building costs, equipment such as computers etc. Existing operating expenses e.g. salaries of current employees who will undergo training. Policy development. Interventions that result only in awareness for participants. Interventions that do not lead to a qualification or part qualification. Entities that did not submit WSPs Who are the target beneficiaries of Grant funding? Black South Africans Women People with disabilities The Public Service sector. SMMEs Non-levy paying entities within the Public Service Youth

3 Introduction (Why PSETA is involved in this programme, for who s benefit? How will the sector benefit?) Indicate where the beneficiaries will be recruited (I think) and explain who will manage beneficiaries. BURSARY PROGRAMME Definition: Bursary refers to the grant awarded to an institution to fund students studying towards a qualification. Target beneficiaries: The PSETA target is 50 unemployed beneficiaries studying towards an undergraduate qualification. Target provinces are: Limpopo Mpumalanga North West Northern Cape Western Cape APPLICATION CRITERIA Make sure you meet the criteria specific to each Grant type before submitting an application Who can apply for a BURSARY Grant? Public Universities and Universities of Technology The allocation of training providers per province will squarely depend on suitable applications received and the province(s) which they have applied for, this not disregarding the quality of the proposals received. It is important to attend briefing sessions, applications from applicants who did not attend will not be accepted. Criteria Learners must be within the PSETA target beneficiaries. A minimum of 25 beneficiaries will be allowed per institution. Beneficiaries must be within the PSETA scope, and aligned with sectoral Scarce and Critical Skills. Beneficiaries must be from previously disadvantaged communities, rural areas, including women and people with disabilities Beneficiaries have to successfully complete the particular year of study in order to qualify for the next year. Beneficiaries must not be recipients of another bursary for the same purpose Preference will be given to institutions that are willing to cofund the project with PSETA Application Requirements Duly signed Application form for Bursaries and a Proposal comprising: Introduction and executive summary Similar assignment undertaken, contactable references, nature of the assignment, duration, value, number of beneficiaries serviced (previously worked with Seta funding)

4 Bursaries are funded on a three (3) year basis, however proof of successful completion of each academic year must be provided in order to qualify for funding of the next year. A broad project plan including key activities, milestones and deliverables. An overview of the key personnel (project team structure) to be used on the contract for coordination and administration of the project. Please note that the representativity of the team is an important factor. Profile of the organization including evidence of compliance with BEE and Accreditation. Proposed budget including costs (VAT inclusive) per deliverable Costs PSETA funds bursaries to a ceiling of R per learner over three R per year. EVALUATION CRITERIA PSETA will evaluate applications on a two stage evaluation basis as following: Stage 1: Mandatory Evaluation Criteria Stage 2: Technical Evaluation Criteria STAGE 1 : MANDATORY EVALUATION Valid Tax Clearance Certificate/ Tax Exemption Proof of accreditation by the relevant ETQA NB: Institutions which do not meet Alignment to PSETA Critical and Scarce Skills mandatory criteria will be not be evaluated further. STAGE 2 : TECHNICAL EVALUATION Domain/ descriptor Evaluation Criteria Attainable points Developmental and Proposal that reflects percentage of beneficiaries from 30 Transformation previously disadvantaged communities, rural areas, Imperatives as per the including women and people with disabilities NSDS III Ability to implement the project History of implementation of the similar project by the applicant supported by at least two references. 15 Enough capacity and readiness to implement. Submission of a project plan Demonstrated readiness to implement immediately after signing of contract Provision of the organogram of project team A broad project plan including key activities, milestones and deliverables 20 35

5 GRANT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Please note that PSETA has no drop-box on the premises for delivering the physical document after hours Each project should have a separate application form Applicants must submit 4 copies per project (1 original and 3 copies) The due date for all discretionary grants is.. No late applications will be considered. Hard copies of grant applications must be delivered to 353 Festival Road, Hatfield 0028 Pretoria by close of business In the case of hand delivery or courier, it is the applicant s obligation to ensure the document is submitted to the correct physical address and physical proof (delivery note of sending the specified document via hand delivery or courier) is retained. In the case of submission to the Seta, it is the applicant s obligation to ensure that the application is submitted to the Seta via the correct address and that a copy of the sent is kept, and is retained for later use/proof. The only and correct address is dg@pseta.org.za Any submissions received at PSETA offices after the deadline date, will not be accepted for assessment Submission Deadline Enquiries Mrs. Morongoe Nkabinde Tel: +27 (0) address Address Ncumisak@pseta.org.za 2 nd floor Sanlam Building 353 Festival Street Hatfield 0028

6 353 Festival Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028 PO Box 11303, Hatfield, 0028 Tel: DISCRETIONARY GRANT 2016/17 BURSARY APPLICATION FORM Due date: Applications are to be submitted to PSETA, Hand delivery address: 353 Festival Street Hatfield Pretoria 0028 APPLICANT Training Provider Employer Lead Employer Please mark with the cross (X) SUBMIT ONE FORM FOR EACH BURSARY APPLICATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE DETAILED PROPOSAL For office use only Reference number Date Received Date Processed

7 SECTION 1: ORGANISATIONS PARTICULARS AND COMPLIANCE WITH CRITERIA Name of Organisation/Company Application in respect of Skills Development Levy Number Levy No. SETA: Provider Accreditation Nr/ Employer Licensing Nr No. SETA: Sector Cipro Registration Number Company/Organisation Size Small (0-49) Medium (50-149) Large (150 or larger) Vat Registration Number Are you a? (please tick relevant box) Contact Person National Department TVET College Provincial Department Higher Education Institutions Oversight Institutions Private Provider Address Physical Address: Postal Address: Public Entity Other Name of Local Municipality Province Mobile Number Telephone Number Fax Number Province applying for Bursary Application Programme description/qualification NQF Level No. of credits No. of Learners S 18 (1) S18 (2) 1 Total Cost Per Learner R Total Grant Requested R Previous PSETA Grants Date Amount Signature Date FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

8 PSETA Reference Number Sector: Date Received: Date acknowledged: SECTION 2: DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT I, the undersigned, taking responsibility for the applicant s organisation certify that: a) The information contained in this application is correct; and b) The necessary supporting documentation listed below is attached: Supporting Documentation a) Proof or entity registration b) List of Board Members and Contact Details (if applicable) c) List of donor funded projects and contributions over the last two years (if applicable) d) Articles of association or constitution (if applicable) e) Documentation providing evidence of the organization s capacity to deliver on the project f) Letters of endorsement from project partners g) Tax clearance certificate h) CIPC registration (CK, etc) i) Proof of accreditation/licensing by the relevant ETQA Not Applicable Attached Declaration of Interest Are you or any person connected with the application employed by the SETA? If so, state particulars:. Do you or any person connected with the application have any relationship (family, friend, other) with a person employed by the SETA, or a member of the PSETA Board? If so, state particulars:. Are you or any person connected with the application aware of any relationship (family, friend, other) between the applicant and any person who may be involved in the evaluation or approval of this application? If so, state particulars:. Equity What is the percentage of the organization owned by? What percentage is owned by people with disabilities? How many executive management positions in your organization are filled by? How many executive management positions in your organization are filled by people with disabilities? Yes Black South Africans No Women Name Signature Designation Date & Place

9 (Training Committee Chair) Name Signature (Authorised person) Designation Date & Place SECTION 3: THE APPLICANT S PROPOSAL Prospective training providers intending to apply under this request need to include the following information in the proposal: Introduction and executive summary Similar assignment undertaken, contactable references, nature of the assignment, duration, value, number of beneficiaries serviced A broad project plan including key activities, milestones and deliverables. An overview of the key personnel to be used on the contract. Please note that the representivity of the team is an important factor. Profile of the organization including evidence of compliance with BEE and Accreditation. Proposed project organization and the project team structure. Proposed budget including costs (VAT inclusive) per deliverable, The names and contact details of two referees who can provide an objective assessment of the quality of relevant and recent work undertaken by the potential Contractor and who will not be seen to be in a potential conflict of interest situation. Description of the current infrastructure arrangements (Organizational structure, systems, assessors and Moderators including their curriculum vitae)