Training & Development Policy - Approved 14-6-2021- BKN021-06-2021
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Research Participation
Employees may conduct research as part of their development, but only with prior approval from the Municipal Manager and submission of a report to Council. Research must be for academic use only.
- Who it is for
- employees of Bergrivier Municipality
- How to act on it
- Employees must obtain approval from the Municipal Manager and submit a report to Council after completing the research.
The document's recorded date is 29 April 2021. Confirm on the official source.
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Research: requires approval from Municipal Manager; report submitted to Council; academic use only;
Study Assistance
Eligible employees may receive study assistance under the Employee Bursary and Study Assistance Policy, subject to budget approval. This includes financial support for academic studies relevant to their roles.
- Who it is for
- eligible employees of Bergrivier Municipality
- How to act on it
- Employees must apply through the Human Resource Officer: Training & Development (Skills Development Facilitator), with applications assessed against eligibility criteria and budget availability.
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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Study assistance: granted to eligible employees per Employee Bursary and Study Assistance Policy and subject to approved budget;
Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) Submission
The Corporate Services Directorate prepares the annual Workplace Skills Plan (WSP), which outlines training needs and priorities. Employees and line managers contribute to this plan, which is then submitted to the Training Committee for approval.
- Who it is for
- employees and line managers of Bergrivier Municipality
- How to act on it
- Employees and line managers provide input to the Corporate Services Directorate, which compiles and submits the WSP to the Training Committee for approval.
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WSP: prepared annually by Corporate Services Directorate and submitted to the Training Committee for approval;
Training and Development Programs
All employees and councillors of Bergrivier Municipality may participate in structured training and development programs designed to improve job performance, build skills, and support future human resource needs. These include formal learning, on-the-job training, and professional development opportunities.
- Who it is for
- all employees and councillors of Bergrivier Municipality
- How to act on it
- Participation is facilitated through the Human Resource Officer: Training & Development (Skills Development Facilitator), who manages the process based on annual training needs analysis and the Workplace Skills Plan.
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Bergrivier Municipality is committed to the structured and systematic training and development of all its employees on an ongoing basis.
Learnerships
Learnerships are incorporated into the Workplace Skills Plan and are managed by the Human Resources department. Employees are released during working hours to participate, and must submit portfolios of evidence for assessment.
- Who it is for
- employees of Bergrivier Municipality
- How to act on it
- Employees are selected based on the WSP and HR processes. They are released during working hours and required to submit a portfolio of evidence for certification.
- Closes
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Learnerships: incorporated in the WSP; HR responsible; employees released during working hours; portfolios of evidence required;
Facts
Reference
BKN021/06/2021
Parties
Corporate Services). It sets out how the municipality
Key Takeaways
- Organisation: Bergrivier Municipality (WC013)
- Subject: Training & Development Policy
- LLF consultation date: 29 April 2021
- Date approved: 14 June 2021
- Effective date: 01 July 2021
- Council item: BKN021/06/2021
- Applies to: all employees and councillors of Bergrivier Municipality
- Skills audit: captured on the Gapskill System (national Department of Local Government)
- Training needs analysis: conducted annually prior to compiling the WSP
- WSP: prepared annually by Corporate Services Directorate and submitted to the Training Committee for approval
- Training costs: municipality pays; employees must submit a portfolio of evidence for assessment/certification
- Learnerships: incorporated in the WSP; HR responsible; employees released during working hours; portfolios of evidence required
- Study assistance: granted to eligible employees per Employee Bursary and Study Assistance Policy and subject to approved budget
- Research: requires approval from Municipal Manager; report submitted to Council; academic use only
- Attendance: non-attendance without acceptable arrangements/reason triggers investigation and possible disciplinary action
- Training service providers: appointed per Supply Chain Management Policy/Procedures; accredited, unit-standard aligned providers; capacity screening and proof of accreditation required
- Bergrivier Municipality
- Corporate Services Directorate
- Training Committee
- Human Resources department
- Human Resource Officer: Training & Development (Skills Development Facilitator)
- Municipal Manager
- Mayoral Committee
- LLF (consultation body referenced)
- SALGBC (South African Local Government Bargaining Council)
- South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
- Department of Local Government (Gapskill System)
- Unions
- Employees
- Councillors
Dates
Closing Date
29 April 2021