Good news for the Plastics Industry is that the Minister has indicated that Plastics will remain with the Merseta. Setas seem to be changed from 23 to 21 and measures will be introduced to deal with the poor performing Setas. Public hearings will be scheduled to discuss the possible changes with the NSA. The Merseta maintains that there will be no changes to its structure.

The relevant documents have been posted on our website at:http://www.plasticsinfo.co.za/training-legislation.asp

The public release of the proposed new SETA landscape
2. The release of the draft framework for the National Skills Development Strategy 2011/12 to 2015/16
3. Steps to deal with non�]performing SETAs

Please contact Anton Hanekom, 011 314 4021 if you need more information.