HEADING. TAHOMA, BOLD 20 PT

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NATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENTATION
TO PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE DATE 20 AUGUST
2014 ROLE, MANDATE AND ISSUES REQUIRING
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
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ROLE AND MANDATE

• NYDA derives its mandate from NYDA act no 54 of
  2008. The Act provides primarily for the NYDA as
  a unitary structure, responsible for
  implementation of youth development programmes,
  including the mainstreaming of youth development
  activities by all stakeholders.
• The NYDA plays a lead role in ensuring that all
  major stakeholders, i.e. Government, private
  sector and civil society, prioritise youth
  development and contribute towards identifying
  and implementing lasting solutions which address
  youth development challenges.

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OBJECTS OF THE NYDA (SECTION 3 OF NYDA ACT)

• Develop an Integrated Youth Development Plan and
  Strategy for South Africa
• Develop guidelines for the implementation of an
  integrated national youth development policy and
  make recommendations to the President
• Initiate, design, co-ordinate, evaluate and
  monitor all programmes aimed at integrating the
  youth into the economy and society in general
• Guide efforts and facilitate economic
  participation and empowerment and achievement of
  education and training
• Partner and assist organs of state, the private
  sector and non-governmental organisations and
  community based organisations on initiatives
  directed at attainment of employment and skills
  development

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OBJECTS OF THE NYDA (SECTION 3 OF NYDA ACT)

• Initiate programmes directed at poverty
  alleviation, urban and rural development and the
  combatting of crime, substance abuse and social
  decay amongst youth
• Establish annual national priority programmes in
  respect of youth development
• Promote a uniform approach by all organs of
  state, the private sector and non governmental
  organisations to matters relating to or involving
  youth development
• Endeavour to promote the interest generally of
  the youth, particularly young people with
  disabilities

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FUNCTIONS OF THE NYDA (SECTION 5 OF NYDA ACT)

• Establish competencies and capabilities in its
  operations including the
• following functional areas - Section 5.1(a)
• National Youth Service and Social Cohesion
• Economic Participation
• Policy, Research and Development
• Governance, Training and Development
• Youth Advisory and Information Services
• National Youth Fund

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FUNCTIONS OF THE NYDA (SECTION 5 OF NYDA ACT)

• The Agency must, and within its available
  resources, amongst others
• (Section 5 (4)
• Provide career guidance services
• Provide access to information regarding products
  and services of the National Youth Fund
• Create and administer databases of employment
  opportunities
• Provide financial assistance to youths to enable
  them to further their careers
• Provide financial assistance to small, micro and
  medium enterprises and cooperatives owned by
  youth
• Provide mentoring services aimed at empowering
  youths in the economy
• Provide bridging programmes for youths to
  facilitate the transition from school or training
  to the work environment

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FUNCTIONS OF THE NYDA (SECTION 5 OF NYDA ACT)

• Provide training regarding the concepts and
  principles of entrepreneurship and business to
  youths
• Provide training relating to the personal
  development of youths
• Provide training and guidance relating to the
  establishing and managing of businesses for
  youths
• Provide training for unemployed youths to enhance
  their life and professional skills which would
  enable them to be integrated into the economy
• Provide opportunities for training that will
  promote service to communities and the national
  at large
• Provide any other services as may be necessary
• The Presidency is currently reviewing the NYDA
  Act with a view to introducing amendments to the
  Act.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA DEFINITION
Economic Participation To enhance the participation of young people in the economy through targeted and integrated programmes.
Education And Skills Development To promote, facilitate and provide training and development opportunities to young people to enhance their socio-economic wellbeing.
Health And Wellbeing To improve the health and wellbeing of young people to allow them to productively lead fulfilling socio-economic lives associated with a responsible and sustainable nation.
Policy And Research To Develop a body of knowledge and best practice in the youth development sector to inform and influence policy development, planning and implementation.
Governance Ensures that NYDA operations comply with applicable legislation and regulations governing a schedule 3A institution.
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PERFORMANCE SUMMARY OVER THE YEARS
Performance Achievement over the years 2010/2011 86 2011/2012 90 2012/2013 85 2013/2014 86
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GRANT ALLOCATIONS
YEAR REQUESTED COMMITMENT ALLOCATION
2010/2011 R 1 000 000 m R 369 973 m R 369 973 m
2011/2012 R 1 000 000 m R 385 853 m R 385 853 m
2012/2013 R 1 000 000 m R 405 146 m R 376 010 m
2013/2014 R 396 677m R 392 710 m
2014/2015 R 408 237m R 408 237 m
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KEY PROGRAMMES

• NYDA programmes will remain biased towards the
  following categories of youth when providing its
  limited products and services
• Unemployed youth
• Young women
• Youth in rural areas
• Youth living with disabilities
• School-aged-out-of-school youth
• Youth at risk
• Youth heading households
• Youth in conflict with the law
• Youth abusing dependency-creating narcotic based
  substances including alcohol.

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KEY PROGRAMMES

• NYDA will focus particular attention to
  education, skills development and economic
  participation programmes.
• The Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund
• Launched by the President in March 2014
• Designed to encourage youth from disadvantaged
  communities to access further education
  opportunities and to excel in their area of
  academic strength
• In partnership with the major universities in
  South Africa and with Dept.of Higher Education
• Grant Programme
• Designed to stimulate entrepreneurship
  particularly amongst first time youth
  entrepreneurs
• Couples financial and non-financial services
  including the grant, entrepreneurship training,
  mentoring and other business development support
  services
• Grant is up to a maximum of R100, 000 subject to
  a detailed assessment

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KEY PROGRAMMES

• Second Chance Matric Re-write Programme
• Designed to provide a second chance at passing
  matric by providing academic and other support
  services
• In the first year of implementation (2010/2011)
  the pass rate was at 47
• In the second year of implementation (2011/2012),
  the pass rate grew tremendously to 80
• In the third year of implementation (2012/2013)
  with almost a double intake of the number of
  students enrolled in the previous years the pass
  rate was 77 with a number of students passing
  with distinctions on enrolled subjects.
• YouthBuild Programme
• Designed to integrate technical skills training,
  education, community service and leadership
  development
• Young people learn critical artisanal related
  skills while building houses and other community
  assets
• In partnership with the Dept. of Human
  Settlements, Local Government, Expanded Public
  Works Programme and FETs

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KEY PROGRAMMES

• National Youth Service Programme
• Designed to provide young people with skills and
  service opportunities
• Aimed at instilling patriotism and becoming
  active citizens
• Need to re-invigorating NYS within government and
  civil society
• Research
• Established the South African Youth Development
  Institute in partnership with the University of
  Johannesburg
• Develop high quality, cutting edge information
  and knowledge relating to youth development
• Better inform youth development programme
  planning and policy making

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KEY ISSUES

• High Salary Expenditure
• Roots lie in incorporating staff from UYF and NYC
  (Section 197 of LRA)
• Limiting future salary increases to inflation
  rate
• Skills Audit underway
• Restructuring of the organisation starts in
  September 2014
• Engage with DPSA on redundant staff
• Resource Constraints
• Youth expectations continually increase
• Resource allocation has minimally increased over
  the past 5 years (below inflation)
• Requested an additional R200m in MTEF submission
  to National Treasury
• Solid business case for increased funding

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KEY ISSUES

• Access to Youth Development Information, Products
  and Services
• Limited reach with 14 full service branches
• Need to expand local youth offices with
  municipalities
• NYDA provides training and technical support
• Municipalities provide infrastructure and
  staffing
• Uneven interest and performance to date 217
  local youth offices established with only 131
  local youth offices operationalised
• Matter was brought to attention of Standing
  Committee on Appropriations in 2013
• Assistance with operationalising local youth
  offices for expanded reach

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• THANK YOU