SCARCE AND CRITICAL SKILLS IN THE FP&M SECTOR: PRIORITY INTERVENTIONS The chapters on the demand and supply of skills pointed to a spectrum of challenges facing various FP&M industries. Each of these is described in the table below, with one or more possible priority interventions described. Note that the challenges were confirmed in discussions with key stakeholders and experts, and many of the priority interventions were suggested by stakeholders themselves. This list is not comprehensive, and comments are invited from sector stakeholders to add to (or amend) the list. Table : Key Strategic Challenges and Priority Skills Interventions Key Strategic Challenge Priority Skills Intervention 1 The labour market forecasts project employment loss in most FP&M industries. Stakeholders for the most part confirmed this during consultations. The Training Layoff Scheme should be explored as a mechanism to prevent job loss during the recession. Challenges in accessing this in the past should be explored and resolved. 2 The state has adopted a local procurement strategy to support industry during the recession. Yet most companies do not know how to access this. An informal skills intervention should be provided, training companies in how to benefit from the local procurement strategy. 3 Industrial strategies envisage significant growth in output and employment across the FP&M industries. New management skills are required to make this happen. FP&M SETA should support targeted management and leadership development programs for the industries, aimed at building the intellectual leadership specifically to turn the industrial strategies into realities. 4 “Collaborative clustering” is at the heart of the DTI strategies to achieve industrial growth. These will require new partnerships between training providers, development finance institutions, business support agencies and possible markets/ retailers. FP&M SETA should explore MoUs with a set of collaborative clusters and build long-term working relationships to make these work. The first few years will involve all parties learning together, thus the strategy and partnerships should be developmental, and involve regular assessments of strengths and weaknesses. 5 Collaborative clustering is also at the heart of cooperatives development, and SMME support. FP&M SETA should explore partnerships with FET colleges, HEIs and others to use collaborative clustering as a vehicle for growing the cooperatives sector. 6 Employers report that many graduates (from both FETs and HEIs) are not “workplace ready”. FP&M SETA should identify the specific mismatches between curriculum and workplace requirements, on a basis, as part of a qualifications review strategy. Qualifications and programs should be “fit-for-purpose”, and
Unit Group Code Unit Group Occupation Code Occupation Description Specialisation Intervention NQF Level Numbers required 1111 Chief Executives and Managing Directors (Enterprises / Organisations (Skill Level 5) 111101 Director Determines, formulates and reviews the general policy program and the overall direction of an organisation, within the framework established by a board of directors or a similar governing body. CEO/Managing Director Continuous Professional Development & Work Experience 6 2 1112 General Managers (Skill Level 5) 111201 Corporate General Manager Plans, organises, directs, controls and reviews the day-to-day operations and major functions of a commercial, industrial or other organisation (excluding Government or Local Government) through departmental managers and subordinate executives. Corporate; Manufacturing Continuous Professional Development & Work Experience 6 19 1222 Crop Farm Production Managers / Foremen (Skill Level 4) 122201 Agronomy Farm Production Manager / Foreman Oversees, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow annual and perennial crop such as cotton, grain, maize etc. Compliance, IKM, Health and Safety, QMS, SCM, Performance management, Operational management, Planning, Monitoring and evaluation Further Education, Higher Education, Internship 6 1233
122202 Ornamental Horticultural Farm Production Manager / Foreman Oversees, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow flowers and turf. Production Manager / Foreman Further Education, Higher Education, Internship 6 40 122203 Arboricultural Farm Production Manager / Foreman Oversees, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow trees. Production Planning & Human Resource Management, Further Education, Higher Education, Internship 6 49 1311 Advertising, Marketing and Sales Managers (Skill Level 5) 131102 Sales and Marketing Manager Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the sales and marketing activities of an organisation. Sales Executive Further Education, Higher Education, Internship 5 136 1322 Finance Managers (Skill Level 5) 132201 Finance Manager Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the financial and accounting activities within an organisation. Corporate; Manufacturing Further Education, Higher Education, Internship 6 91 1323 Human Resource Managers (Skill Level 5) 132301 Personnel / Human Resource Manager Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates human resource and workplace relations activities within an organisation. (Occ.) Health and Safety Manager Further Education, Higher Education, Internship 5 27
132302 Business Training Manager Plans, directs, organises, controls and coordinates training policy, provides advice, training and administrative support to trainers and learners. Technical Training Manager ETDP Diploma 6 442 1334 (Skill Level 5) 133401 Manufacturer Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of a small manufacturing establishment. Factory Manager (Production, Word Class Manufacturing (WCM)) Further Education, Higher Education, Internship 5 18 1335 Production / Operations Managers (Skill Level 5) 133501 Production / Operations Manager Plans, organises, directs and controls the production activities of a forest operation including physical and human resources. Production / Operations Manager (Forest), Forest Contractor Further Education, Higher Education, Internship 5 150 133502 Production / Operations Manager Plans, organises, directs and controls the manufacturing activities of an organisation including physical and human resources. Publishing, Operations, Production Further Education, Higher Education, Internship 5 83 Production / Operations Manager (Manufacturing & Production Further Education, Higher Education, Internship 5 1978 1335 Production / Operations Managers (Skill Level 5) 133504 Operations Manager Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations activities of a non-manufacturing organisation including physical and human resources. (Harvesting, Skidder/ Forwarder/ Bell Loader/ Operator/ Feller/ Buncher) Further Education, Higher Education, Internship 4 150
2211 Accountants (Skill Level 5) 221101 Accountant Plans and provides systems and services relating to the financial dealings of organisations and individuals, and advises on associated record-keeping and compliance requirements. Corporate governance, Strategic, Accounts, HR 5 5 2233 Training and Development Professionals (Skill Level 5) 223302 Occupational Instructor / Trainer Conducts and assesses training and development to ensure management and staff acquire the skills and develop the competencies required by an organisation to meet organisational objectives. Technical trainer, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Higher Education & Internship 5 824 2247 Management and Organisation Analysts (Skill Level 5) 224702 Organisation and Methods Analyst Assists organisations to achieve greater efficiency and solve organisational problems. Work Study Officer, Production, Manufacturing, WCM 5 9 224704 Risk Manager Advises organisations on assessment processes to determine actual and potential risks pertaining to the organisation as a total entity. Organisational Performance Manager Benchmarking Exercises / Projects 5 100 2254 Technical Sales (Skill Level 5) 225405 Printing and Publishing Sales Represents companies in selling printing and publishing equipment and supplies related products. Printing & Publishing Consultant Higher Education & Internship 6 195
2323 Fashion, Industrial and Jewellery Designers (Skill Level 5) 232302 Industrial Designer Plans, designs, develop and documents industrial, commercial or consumer products for manufacture with particular emphasis on ergonomic (human) factors, marketing considerations and manufacturability, and prepare them for mass or batch production. Industrial Design Higher Education & Internship 5 500 2324 Graphic and Web Designers, and Illustrators (Skill Level 5) 232401 Graphic Designer Plans, designs, develops and prepares information for publication and reproduction using text, symbols, pictures, colours and layout to achieve commercial and communicating needs with particular emphasis on tailoring the message for the intended audience. Advertising, Commercial Artist, Display Higher Education & Internship 5 500 2331 Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineers and Technologists (Skill Level 5) 233101 Chemical Engineer Designs and prepares specifications for chemical process systems and the construction and operation of commercial-scale chemical plants, and supervises industrial processing, fabrication and manufacturing of products undergoing physical and chemical changes and related technologies. Chemical Engineering Further Education / Higher Education & Internship 6 1
2335 Industrial and Mechanical Engineers and Technologists (Skill Level 5) 233501 Industrial Engineer Investigates and reviews the utilisation of personnel, facilities, equipment and materials, current operational processes and established practices, to recommend improvement in the efficiency of operations in a variety of commercial, industrial and production environments. Process Engineer Further Education / Higher Education & Work Experience 4 28 2341 Agricultural and Forest Scientists (Skill Level 5) 234103 Forester / Forest Scientist Studies, develops and manages forest areas to maintain commercial and recreational uses, conserve flora and fauna, and protect against fire, pests and diseases. Extension Forester Further Education / Higher Education & Internship 5 125 Tree Breeding Researchers Further Education / Higher Education & Internship 5 400 2345 Life Scientists (Skill Level 5) 234508 Zoologist Studies the anatomy, physiology, characteristics, ecology, behaviour and environments of animals. Entomologist, Plant Pathologist, Pest Control Further Education / Higher Education & Internship 6 50 3119 Other Miscellaneous Science Technicians (Skill Level 4) 311907 Textile or Fabrics Technical Officer Technologist Diploma in Textile Technology or Clothing Management 6 500
3122 Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians (Skill Level 4) 312202 Civil Engineering Technician Conducts tests of construction materials, prepares sketches and tabulations, and assists in estimating costs in support of Civil Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technologists. Scientific Soil Tester; Work Site Engineering Technician Further Education / Higher Education & Internship 5 200 3123 Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians (Skill Level 4) 312302 Electrical Engineering Technician Conducts tests of electrical systems, prepares charts and tabulations, and assists in estimating costs in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists. Electrician (General); Appliance Mechanician; Armature Winder; Coil Winder; Electrical Contractor; Electrical Fitter; Electrical Mechanic; Heavy Coil Winder; Motor Winder Further Education / Higher Education & Work Experience 5 22 3129 Miscellaneous Building and Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians (Skill Level 4) 312904 Design and Draftsperson Prepares detailed technical drawings, plans and blueprints of various objects for Design and Manufacturing Engineers and Engineering Technologists. Further Education / Higher Education & Work Experience 4 2 3131 ICT Support Technicians (Skill Level 4) 313104 Computer Systems Technician Further Education / Higher Education & Work Experience 4 8
Mechanic, Weaving and Knitting Machine Mechanic / Setter 3411 Electricians (Skill Level 3) 341101 Electrician Installs, tests, connects, commissions, maintains and modifies electrical equipment, wiring and control systems. Electrical Contractor, Electrical Fitter, Electrical Mechanic Further Education / Higher Education & Work Experience 3 100 3921 Binders and Finishers (Skill Level 3) 392101 Binder and Finisher Binds books and other publications, and finishes printed products by hand or machine. Print Finisher & Placement 100 Bindery Operator & Placement 3 184 3922 Graphic Trades Workers (Skill Level 3) 392201 Graphic Trades Worker Manipulates, sets and composes text and graphics into a format suitable for printing and other visual media. Desktop / Electronic Publisher & Placement 102 3923 Printers (Skill Level 3) 392301 Printing Machinist Sets up and operates printing machines and presses to print artwork and text on a variety of substrates including paper, textiles, vinyl, metal, plastics and leather Flexographic Printing Machinist Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 2554 140 Gravure Printing Machinist Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 124 press
Label Printing Machinist Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 150 Letterpress Machinist / Operator Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 150 Letterpress Printing Machinist Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 150 Lithographic Plate Stone Maker Polisher Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 150 Lithographic Printing Machinist Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 100 Mini Lab Printer Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 150 Print Inspection Machine Operator Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 150 Printer Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 150
Printing Machine Operator / Setter Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 150 Printing Press Feeder / Operator Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 150 Reel Fed Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 150 Roll Winder Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 150 Rotary Machinist Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 150 Rotary Press Operator Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 107 Sheet Fed Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 150 392302 Small Offset Printer Sets up and operates small offset printing presses used in instant print shops or for in-house printing. Instant Printer Operator Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 4 150
3933 Upholsterers (Skill Level 3) 393301 Upholsterer Makes, rebuilds and repairs upholstered furniture such as chairs, sofas, beds and mattresses. & Placement 2 -90 3941 (Skill Level 3) 394101 Cabinetmaker Fabricates or repairs wooden furniture, and fits and assembles prepared wooden parts to make furniture. & Placement 2 74 3942 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers (Skill Level 3) 394201 Furniture Finisher Applies finishes such as stain, lacquer, paint, oil and varnish to furniture, and polishes and waxes finished furniture surfaces. Polishers, Veneer Assistants, Hand Sanders & Placement 2 37 394203 Wood Machinist Cuts, planes, turns, shapes and sands wood stock to specifications. & Placement 2 35 3992 Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Controllers (Skill Level 3) 399201 Chemical Plant Controller Controls the operation of chemical production plant. Pulp and Paper processing/ Maths/ Science Further/Higher Education & Work Experience 100 4412 Fire and Rescue Officers (Skill Level 3) 441202 Fire Fighter Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls, controls and extinguishes fires, and protects life and property. Fire Detection System Installation 4 120
5311 General Clerks (Skill Level 2) 531101 General Clerk Performs a range of clerical and administrative tasks. Administration Further Education/ Learnership 4 100 5511 Accounting Clerks (Skill Level 2) 551102 Cost Clerk Calculates and investigates the cost of wages, materials, overheads and other operating expenses. Costing Estimator Further Education/ Internship 4 50 5512 Bookkeepers (Skill Level 2) 551201 Bookkeeper Maintains and evaluates records of financial transactions in account books and computerised accounting systems. Finances, Record keeping, Analyst 3 2 5911 Purchasing and Supply Logistics (Skill Level 3) 591102 Production Coordinator Records and coordinates the flow of work and materials between departments or sub-sections, examines orders for goods and prepares production schedules for production units. Printing Coordinator Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 3 100 5995 Inspectors and Regulatory Officers (Skill Level 2) 599510 Practices Inspector Environmental Analyst 3 100 7113 Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators 711301 Paper Products Machine Operator Operates machines to manufacture paper packaging and other products from paper and fibreboard stock. Cutting Machine Operator Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 3 100 Embosser Apprenticeship/ 3 100
(Skill Level 2) Learnership & Placement Guillotine Operator Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 3 100 Paper Bag Making Machinist Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 3 100 Carton Making Machinist Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 3 600 711302 Wood Processing Machine Operator Operates sawing, rolling, pressing and other machines to manufacture logs, timber poles and pieces, plywood, particleboard, solid laminate and similar products. Operations & Placement 300 7116 Clothing , Textiles, Footwear and Leather Production Operators (Skill Level 2) 711601 Clothing, Textile and Leather Goods Production Operator Operates industrial machines and equipment and perform preparatory tasks to sew, and finish textile and leather products. Industrial Presser, Sewing Machinist / Sewing Machine Operator, Textile / Leather / Material Cutting Machine Operator, Upholstery Machinist & Placement 2 -200
7129 Miscellaneous Stationary Plant Operators (Skill Level 2) 712902 Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator Operates plant to load, unload, move, store and stack bulk materials such as grain, sugar and mineral ore. Forest Plant Operator (Harvesting, Skidder/ Forwarder/ Bell Loader/ Operator/ Feller/ Buncher) & Placement 4 150 712906 Paper and Pulp Mill Operator Operates plant to produce paper pulp from woodchips and to make paper sheets. Carton Making Machine Operator Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 3 100 Paper (Bag / Box / Envelope) Maker Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 3 100 Paper Folding Machine Operator Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 3 100 Paper Rewinder Operator Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 3 100 Cardboard / Paperboard Machine Operator Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 3 100 Cardboard Maker (Box / Form) Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 3 800 Carton Maker Apprenticeship/ Learnership & 3 800
Chainsaw Mechanic, Chainsaw, Brush Cutter Operator, Mechanics Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 2 2000 839403 Wood and Wood Products Factory Worker Performs routine tasks in a wood processing and timber product factory such as placing logs on equipment and conveyors, assisting with measuring and cutting of materials, and setting up and operating plant equipment. Saw Maker And Repairer Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 2 14 Saw Doctor Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 2 20 Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 2 37 8413 Forest and Logging Workers (Skill Level 2) 841301 Forest Worker Assists with cultivating, maintaining and protecting forests. Fire Van Driver, Fire Lookout, Firewood Cutter Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 2 5583 841302 Logging Assistant Assists with logging, felling and sawing of trees in forests. Chokerman, Log Cleaner, Log Scaler Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 2 150 8419 Miscellaneous Farm, Forest and Garden Workers (Skill Level 1 and 2) 841902 Pest or Weed Controller Applies pest or weed management techniques to kill and control pests or weeds in domestic, commercial and industrial areas, roadsides, private and public lands. Chemical Sprayer Apprenticeship/ Learnership & Placement 2 160 8995 Printing Assistants and 899502 Printing Table Operates bindery machines and performs manual binding and Printing Table Hand Apprenticeship/ Learnership & 2 100