Programme for Developing Human Capital Clause Samples

Programme for Developing Human Capital. Mintek implements a number of human capital development interventions funded by government grants. One of the interventions is the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Innovation (STEMI) Promotion, which includes Mintek’s Undergraduate and Postgraduate Bursary programmes, as well as the renowned Minquiz competition. Minquiz aims to encourage interest in careers in Science, Engineering and Technology among secondary school learners through fun-filled and curriculum-aligned competition that combines the rigors of an Olympiad with the excitement of a live quiz show. Mintek’s drive to establish additional Minquiz centres across the country will continue in partnership with host institutions and corporate sponsors to broaden the footprint of the competition. It has been partially funded by corporate sponsorship and grants from a number of sponsors including the Department of Science and Technology, Sasol and others. A total of R1.6 million is budgeted for 2017/18. The Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme provides a one year practical work-based learning experience for National Diploma and ▇.▇▇▇▇ students in fulfilment of their study requirements. The programme is fully-funded by the MQA. A budgeted expenditure of R2.6 million is estimated for WIL during the 2017/18 financial year. The Artisan Learnership Programme (ALP) is aimed at training learners to become artisans and to achieve trade status and is funded by the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA). In the 2017/18 financial year, Mintek was supporting 6 external female learners to become Artisans in the fields of fitting and instrumentation. The Graduate and Researcher Development portfolio includes a Graduate Development Programme (GDP) which entails a structured on-the-job technical training programme, accompanied by soft skills training programme and is funded by Mintek. The primary focus is to place scientists and engineers on a structured development programme for them to gain and upgrade their professional registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) and the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). The programme runs for a 15-month period from January to the following March and gives candidates a detailed learning experience and also aligns with Mintek’s performance management cycle. A number of Internship Programmes are implemented to provide graduates the invaluable opportunity to obtain work exposure in a real world environment for a ...