Accelerated Artisan Training Programme

Adult Basic Education and Training

The Skills Development Act No 97 of 1998 (as amended)

Means the costs contemplated in grant regulation 4(3) in terms of the Act

A person appointed to act on behalf of a member of the Accounting Authority in the absence of the latter

Automobile Manufacturers’ Employers Organisation

Auto Manufacturing Industry Certificate

Accelerated Shared Growth Initiative of South Africa

Annual Training Report

Artisan Training and Recognition Agreement for the Metal Industry

The committee established in terms of schedule 5 clause 2(1) (b) of the
constitution to monitor the Governing Board in discharging its duties relating to the management of the financial affairs of the merSETA

Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment

Balanced Scorecard

Competency Based Modular Training

Community Based Organisation

Chemical, Energy, Pulp, Paper, Wood and Allied Workers Union

Chief Financial Officer

The Chairperson of the Accounting Authority nominated in terms of clause 9 of the constitution

The chambers established in terms of schedule 5A of the constitution, as provided under section 12 of the Act

Council for Higher Education

The Chief Executive Officer of the merSETA who is appointed under clause 11 of the constitution.

Client Liaison Officer

Any permanent committee, ad hoc or sub-committee of the merSETA, established in terms of the constitution

Means the constitution of the merSETA, in terms of section 13 of the Skills Development Act, No 97 of 1998 (as amended)

The Department of Higher Education and Training

Means the Director-General of Higher Education and Training

Means grants contemplated in grant regulation 7, in terms of the Act

Department of Basic Education

Department of Labour

Department of Trade and Industry

Registered statements of desired education and training outcomes and their associated standards assessment criteria as defined in the SAQA Act

Education and Training Quality Assurance Body

The committee established in terms of sub-clause 8.1 (a) of the constitution which has oversight of the management of the operational affairs of the merSETA

Further Education and Training

Means the period contemplated in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, which covers the period 1 April to 31 March

Fund for Research into Industrial Development Growth and Equity

Generally Accepted Accounting Practice

Growth and Development Summit

Accounting Authority of the merSETA

Generally Recognised Accounting Practice

Industrial Development Zone

Institute of Sectoral, Occupational Excellence

The Skills Development Levies Act 1999 (Act No 9 of 2003)

National Artisans Moderation Body

Quality Council for Trades and Occupations

Quality Development Partner