Business agrees that the time has come for an overhaul.
It is a crucial element in our drive for international competitiveness. South Africa has a poorly developed skills base partly because the economy itself did not demand skills. This must change dramatically. It aims to provide them with portable and high-quality skills through accrediting training via the National Qualifications Framework. For workers this will open up career pathing and greater possibilities for employment in micro enterprises or at other plants if jobs are lost.