SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR EDUCATORS

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2014/15

PRESENTATION TO EDUCATION PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE : 8 June 2014

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1.OVERVIEW

SACE (The South African Council for Educators) is governed by a new Council which was inaugurated on 15th August 2013 by the Minister of Basic Education. The new Council’s 4-year term expires on 31st July 2017.

The chairperson is Ms Veronica Hofmeester and the Deputy, Mr Sibusiso Mchunu. SACE operates under the auspices of the SACE Act (no 31 of 2000). Council has jurisdiction over 450 000 teachers (approx)

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SACE has functioned less than optimally due to the austere budget caused by savings for “the building reserve fund.” Throughdisciplined spending, Council has saved enough to purchase the building it currently occupies. The budget for the current year therefore eases by about 25%, which will optimize delivery.

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SACE’s total revenue has been made up mainly by levies from educators amounting to R55m (approx) and a special Government grant of R10m (approx). The grant has been utilized for expenses related to the Continuing Professional Teacher Development (CPTD) system, as per agreement.

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In spite of the budget constraints restricting output in SACE’s five main areas of operations, SACE has delivered satisfactorily:

1) The Council registered 25314 educators (625731 to date) made up of 4682 full registrations (500147 to date) and 20632 provisional registrations (108951 to date). 1630 provisional registrations were for foreign educators (16633 to date).

Council employs a stricter vetting regime for incumbents to prevent usage of fraudulent documents and entry into the profession by individuals who cannot be trusted with learners. This process will be strengthened further by operationalising protocols with AFTRA (African Forum for Teaching Regulatory Councils). Current projects include initiation of on-line registration, validation, rapid response systems, categorization of registration and tracking of levies due.

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2) The Council received 582 complaints for the current year on top of a backlog of 180 from the previous year. 343 cases have been finalized leaving a balance of 419 cases to be carried over. The low turnover was due to budget constraints. The current budget and a newly adopted methodology for case management will eliminate backlogs and ensure that cases are resolved within a four month cycle.

Council is presently involved in interactions with authorities to develop a more streamlined approach to respond to educator misconduct and to ensure that sanctions are adhered to.

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3) The Professional Development division has picked up momentum, signing over 40 000 school managers for participation in the CPTD (Continuing Professional Teacher Development) system, having conducted nationwide orientation sessions. Council has endorsed 245 programmes (bringing the total to 495)

Council’s next challenges are to mobilize the classroom practitioners to engage in more professional development programmes and activities, and to liaise with Departments of Education and Providers to ensure relevant and accessible provision.

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4) The Research section has been involved in the following areas:

International migration of Teachers in South Africa;

Principal’s and Deputy Principal’s needs identification;

Teacher demand and supply;

Analysis of misconduct cases; and

Resource centre and virtual library.

The section is busy finalizing proposals for “professional standards and designations.” The immediate challenge is to expand the section.

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5) SACE excelled in its Outreach activities, considering its minimal budget. Workshops and lectures were conducted in all the Provinces covering all SACE’s operations. The Advocacy section managed SACE’s international engagements. SACE presides over AFTRA and attended its Conference and Round Table in Mombasa and its Steering Committee meetings in Accra and Pretoria. AFTRA seeks to professionalise teaching in Africa. To this end SACE has lobbied its neighbouring countries to participate in AFTRA.

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The operational areas of SACE have been supported by sound Administration and Financial Management. Thanks to the vigilance of Council, The Executive Committee, Finance and Audit Committee’s and efficient administration:

SACE’s finances are in good order;

Spending has been within budget;

Request for roll over is adequately motivated;

Procurement is effected as per legislative requirements;

Audit findings and recommendations have been followed up; and

SACE’s prognosis for future viability is good.

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Sincerest appreciation goes to:

Council and SACE Committees for their astute stewardship;

The Ministry and Departments of Education for sound leadership;

The Teacher Unions and other shareholders in Council for progressive direction and reliable support;

The SACE staff (of almost 100 members) for their loyal dedication; and

All Teachers for striving towards excellence in education.

Rej BrijrajCEO-SACE (South African Council for Educators)30 May 2014

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2. MTEF PROJECTIONS

2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14

2014/15

2015/16 2016/17

Financial Performance data Audited Audited Audited Budget Medium term R Thousand

ReceiptsEntity receipts 52,046 60,285 58,901 70,163 60,700 64,950 64,840

Admin fees 52,046 60,285 58,901 70,163 60,700 64,950 64,840

Membership fees 45,742 51,332 50,206 51,360 51,720 51,720 51,960government grant 4,363 5,532 2,279 15,073 0 7,300 7,300Registration fees 1,517 2,030 1,953 600 5,200 5,200 4,800Sundry income 241 289 2,241 150 200 150 150Interest receivable 183 994 2,055 2,800 3,200 200 230Reprint certificate 0 108 167 180 380 380 400

37,499 42,003 44,278 57,059 53,600 64,950 64,840Administration 31,940 33,456 40,006 41,155 49,000 50,750 51,640Research 249 422 308 200 1,000 1,500 500Professional Development 4,363 5,532 2,279 15,073 0 7,200 7,200Registration 179 969 303 231 800 1,500 1,500Code of Conduct 768 1,624 1,382 400 2,800 4,000 4,000

Net surplus 14,547 18,282 14,623 13,104 7,100 0 0

MTEF PROJECTIONS/contEconomic classification

Current payments 37,499 42,003 44,278 52,759 52,100 59,412 58,412

Compensation of employees 21,554 16,792 21,365 26,013 27,834 29,782 31,867

Salaries and wages 21,554 16,792 21,365 26,013 27,834 29,782 31,867Social contributions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Goods and services 15,945 25,211 22,913 26,746 24,266 29,630 26,545Of which Agency and support / outsourced 429 515 490 120 120 120 120Communication 1,721 3,675 1,581 4,471 3,150 3,150 3,150Computer services 444 715 498 838 800 800 800Consultants 1,395 1,519 1,061 1,430 1,600 1,600 1,699Contractors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Inventory 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Lease payments 856 1,237 4,833 6,750 1,350 300 150Repairs and maintenance 60 422 448 941 1,500 2,000 2,000Research and development 249 152 175 500 1,500 1,500 500Training and staff development 84 96 54 444 270 250 250Travel and subsistence 3,275 4,630 4,145 4,010 7,200 7,600 7,450Other 7,432 12,250 9,628 7,242 6,776 12,310 10,426Depreciation 0 0 0 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500

Total Expenditure 37,499 42,003 44,278 54,259 53,600 60,912 59,912

NOTES

REVENUE• Council increased monthly subscription fees from R6 to R10. w.e.f

01.07.2010;• Council receives funds from DBE to subsidize the administration of

Professional development. To date no written commitment for the subsidy amount, hence zero budget. Budget will be adjusted on receipt of written commitment or funds

• Registration fee is expected to remain high as we have increased fees to R400 for foreigners, R200 for south africans andR50 for renewals

• Building reserve fund contribute to interest receivable.

NOTES/contEXPENDITURE

• The council occupies a rented office while in a process to purchase own premises

• Funds are available to purchase own premises(R61 million) and approval to proceed with the process has been given.

• The council will conclude the purchase process in this financial year• Building in visagie street was sold in an Auction for R9 million and

proceedes were transferred to building reserve fund. • On purchase of this building , rental funds will fund

Operations• The council has just taken a decision to direct the projected surplus

towards the expansion of its provincial presence .• First provinces are: KZN, EC, WC and FS

3.MANDATORY FUNCTIONS

A. REGISTRATION Purpose• Register all educators who satisfy registration requirements; • Maintain and sustain the credibility of the educator database;• Enhance the quality of the registration of teachers by

introducing standards of entry into the profession.

Key functions• Determine minimum criteria and standards;• Decide on any application for registration;• Keep names of all registered educators;• Determine period of validity of registration.

REGISTRATION/contStrategic objective 1 Register all qualified educatorsObjective statement To register all unregistered

practising and newly qualified educators in the country

Baseline Number of educators to be registered in the reporting period: 26 000Number of educator documents updated in the reporting period; 25 000

Justification This objective will reduce the number of unregistered educators; professionalize the sector and enhance the status of the teaching profession

Links This objective will contribute to the provision of quality education by professionalizing the sector

FINANCIAL IMPLICATION2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17Audited Outcome

Audited Outcome

Audited Outcome

Revised budget

Budget Estimate

Budget Estimate

Budget Estimate

REGISTRATION OF EDUCATORS 179 969 303 230 800 1,500 1,500

B. LEGAL AND ETHICS

Purpose• Promote ethical conduct among educators;• Facilitate interventions and support for schools and educators on

ethical matters.

Key functions• To uphold the image of the teaching profession;• To investigate complaints of improper conduct;• To institute disciplinary hearings.

LEGAL AND ETHICS/contStrategic objective 1.1 Maintain the ethical standards of the teaching

professionObjective statement To reduce the number of violations of the code

of good practiceBaseline Number of violations for the current year: 650

complaintsNumber of educators and stakeholders to be workshopped on the code of professional ethics:10 000Percentage of the number of concluded cases as measured against the number of cases received for the year. These cases include those cases that have been investigated, mediated, disciplinary hearings, cases referred to other structures for intervention 69%

Justification This objective will contribute to the reduction of violations of the code of professional ethics

Links This objective will contribute to the provision of quality education by professionalizing the sector

FINANCIAL IMPLICATION2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17Audited Outcome

Audited Outcome

Audited Outcome

Revised budget

Budget Estimate

Budget Estimate

Budget Estimate

ETHICS AND CODE OF CONDUCT 768 1,624 1,382 400 2,800 4,000 4,000