filled by the requisite level of skill. The value of this information is that it places Provincial Government in an ideal position to address this skills gap on an informed, quantified basis, and to formulate a plan with clear targets, deliverables, timeframes, costs and methodology to address this specific gap (DWA 2008). National Qualification Framework In 1995, the National Qualification Framework (NQF) was established in to align the South African education and training systems with those of international standards of best practice. In the same year the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) was formed to oversee the development and implementation of the NQF in all areas of education and training. In order for SAQA to monitor such management systems, it accredited institutions / statutory bodies called Education and Training Quality Assurers (ETQAs). The auditing and monitoring of water and wastewater related fields is done by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (ESETA). ESETA is responsible for accrediting organizations that provide training to the energy and water divisions. Once ESETA accredits an organization, that organization then becomes recognized as meeting the NQF requirements. Table 4.3.8 below lists the accredited training providers within the Western Cape. These organizations provide training for the water sector only. Notably, the training currently provided is through the Local Government SETA rather than the ESETA. Table 4.3.8 NQF accredited training providers within the Western Cape for the water sector. Name Contact Province / SETA / Water & Person / City Status Sanitation Telephone / Fax / Email City of R Francis Western LGSETA & Cape Town Cape Sanitation - Water 021-593 Accredited 4642 Cape Town 021-593 4876 BECO Bas Western LGSETA & Institute for Kothuis Cape Sanitation Sustainable Accredited Business 021-689 Rondebosch 7117 021-689 7116 There are currently 8 NQF levels and these are divided into 3 groups namely, General Education and Training (GET), Further Education and Training (FET) and Higher Education and Training (HET). The 8 levels are shown in the below. Table 4.3.9 Table 4.3.9 NQF grading system. NQF Level Description NQF Category
filled by the requisite level of skill. The value of this information is that it places Provincial Government in an ideal position to address this skills gap on an informed, quantified basis, and to formulate a plan with clear targets, deliverables, timeframes, costs and methodology to address this specific gap (DWA 2008). National Qualification Framework In 1995, the National Qualification Framework (NQF) was established in to align the South African education and training systems with those of international standards of best practice. In the same year the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) was formed to oversee the development and implementation of the NQF in all areas of education and training. In order for SAQA to monitor such management systems, it accredited institutions / statutory bodies called Education and Training Quality Assurers (ETQAs). The auditing and monitoring of water and wastewater related fields is done by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (ESETA). ESETA is responsible for accrediting organizations that provide training to the energy and water divisions. Once ESETA accredits an organization, that organization then becomes recognized as meeting the NQF requirements. Table 4.3.8 below lists the accredited training providers within the Western Cape. These organizations provide training for the water sector only. Notably, the training currently provided is through the Local Government SETA rather than the ESETA. Table 4.3.8 NQF accredited training providers within the Western Cape for the water sector. Name Contact Person / Telephone / Fax / Email Province / City SETA / Status Water & Sanitation City of Cape Town - Water R Francis 021-593 4642 021-593 4876 Western Cape Cape Town LGSETA Accredited & Sanitation BECO Institute for Sustainable Business Bas Kothuis 021-689 7117 021-689 7116 Western Cape Rondebosch LGSETA Accredited & Sanitation There are currently 8 NQF levels and these are divided into 3 groups namely, General Education and Training (GET), Further Education and Training (FET) and Higher Education and Training (HET). The 8 levels are shown in the Table 4.3.9 below. Table 4.3.9 NQF grading system. NQF Level Description NQF Category
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