National Skills Authority

National Skills Authority The National Skills Authority is a statutory body that was first established in 1999 in terms of Chapter 2 of the Skills Development Act 1998.

NSA Deputy Chairperson for Monitoring & Evaluation, Mr Nhlanhla Ndlovu, delivered the closing remarks, emphasising the i...
27/08/2026

NSA Deputy Chairperson for Monitoring & Evaluation, Mr Nhlanhla Ndlovu, delivered the closing remarks, emphasising the importance of sustained collaboration, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning across the skills development system.

Looking ahead, Mr Ndlovu highlighted the value of establishing an annual two-day forum where the NSA and SETAs can continue these engagements, share best practices and collectively identify practical ways to strengthen and improve the SETA system.

HAPPENING NOW! delegates are working in groups to unpack the SSP Liaison process, from strengthening information sharing...
27/08/2026

HAPPENING NOW! delegates are working in groups to unpack the SSP Liaison process, from strengthening information sharing and understanding the SSP Review Panel process, to identifying ways to improve support for SSP development. The focus is on ensuring that pivotal programmes are informed by credible evidence and responds to real labour market needs.

InSession &EWorkshopStakeholders are engaging on how data and existing performance information can better inform the NSA...
27/08/2026

InSession &EWorkshop
Stakeholders are engaging on how data and existing performance information can better inform the NSA’s oversight role and contribute to improved decision-making across the skills development system.

A key focus of the NSA Monitoring & Evaluation Workshop is how data and evidence can be strategically leveraged to strengthen monitoring, identify sector trends and support actionable policy advice. The presentations also highlighted the importance of effective alignment in ensuring that commitments translate into measurable progress across the skills development system.

“The objective is clear: stronger evidence, better analysis and more informed interventions.”


&EWorkshop

InSession: NSA Deputy Chairpersons, Mr Nhlanhla Ndlovu, responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation, and Mr Skete Moshoesh...
27/08/2026

InSession: NSA Deputy Chairpersons, Mr Nhlanhla Ndlovu, responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation, and Mr Skete Moshoeshoe, responsible for Finance, Risk and Administration, reflected on the importance of strengthening M&E, governance, financial reporting and accountability processes in supporting effective oversight of the skills development system. Mr Ndlovu reflected on the challenges experienced by the NSA’s Monitoring and Evaluation Committee and emphasised the need to strengthen M&E processes that enable the NSA to assess performance, identify gaps and provide meaningful advice on national skills development policy and strategy. Mr Moshoeshoe shared insights on challenges relating to finance within the skills development environment, underscoring the importance of sound financial management and effective governance in supporting the achievement of skills development objectives.

Collectively, their remarks reinforced the need for strengthened systems and processes to promote accountability, improve performance and ensure that the NSA is able to effectively fulfil its oversight and advisory mandate.



The NSA is hosting a Monitoring and Evaluation workshop, the NSA Chairperson, Ms Asanda Luwaca, welcomed delegates to th...
27/08/2026

The NSA is hosting a Monitoring and Evaluation workshop, the NSA Chairperson, Ms Asanda Luwaca, welcomed delegates to the Workshop. In her opening remarks, she emphasised that the workshop provides an important platform for stakeholders to share insights, lessons and best practices, and to collectively identify mechanisms for strengthening the implementation of the national skills development agenda.

She further emphasized that strong M&E strengthens public confidence. The workshops follows the NSA induction of the SETA AAs that was held with efforts to improve governance, and it is also an opportunity for stakeholders to reflect on performance, financial reporting, identify systemic challenges and gaps, and strengthen mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation across the skills development system. “The recommendations of today must inform how the NSA strengthens the M&E framework as well as the advice to the Minister”.


The NSA held its Q2 EXCO meeting today at the Tshwane South TVET College, under the stewardship of NSA Chairperson, Ms A...
25/08/2026

The NSA held its Q2 EXCO meeting today at the Tshwane South TVET College, under the stewardship of NSA Chairperson, Ms Asanda Luwaca, who officially opened the meeting. In her opening remarks, Ms Luwaca highlighted the importance of holding NSA meetings within institutions at the heart of skills development. Taking the EXCO meeting to a TVET college reinforces the NSA’s mandate to advance skills development and strengthens the connection between the Authority’s strategic work and the institutions and communities it serves.

The meeting considered key matters relating to governance, research and policy, stakeholder management, advocacy and innovation, monitoring and evaluation, and the broader skills development system.

Today’s programme features presentations by Ms Bontle Mokoena (MICT SETA Acting CEO); Dr Felleng Yende (FP&M SETA CEO) o...
24/07/2026

Today’s programme features presentations by Ms Bontle Mokoena (MICT SETA Acting CEO); Dr Felleng Yende (FP&M SETA CEO) on Collaboration and Partnerships: Shared Systems; Ms Maletsha Tlaletši (DDG: Institutional Development, Office of the Premier – Northern Cape) on Provincial Skills Development Forums (PSDFs); Mr Samuel Zungu (DDG: TVET Branch, DHET) on the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College System; and Ms Thembisa Futshane (DDG: CET Branch, DHET) on the Community Education and Training (CET) System. These engagements reinforce the importance of collaboration, integrated planning and a responsive post-school education and training system that advances South Africa’s skills development agenda.

Day 2 is officially underway!The National Skills Authority (NSA) and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DH...
24/07/2026

Day 2 is officially underway!
The National Skills Authority (NSA) and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) continue with the SETA Accounting Authority Induction Workshop. The morning session is being facilitated by NSA Member, Dr Shirley Lloyd, who will guide discussions aimed at strengthening governance, collaboration, and oversight across the skills development sector.
Theme: “Committed to Improving SETA Governance and Performance through Effective Oversight.”

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178 NDINAYE HOUSE, Francis Baard Street (Old Schoeman Street), 6th Floor, Room 6111
Pretoria
0083

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Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
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