FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 995
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28/08/09
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 12-2009)
Mr D Smiles to ask the Minister of Basic Education:
What (a) is the status of the recapitalisation plans for 100 technical
schools as indicated in Budget Vote 13 (details furnished), (b) are
the relevant frameworks, including timeframes, (c) is the relevant
budget for the (i) 2009-10, (ii) 2010-11 and (iii) 2011-12 financial
years and (d) are the names per province of each of the technical
schools that will be the beneficiaries of this project?
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REPLY:
a) The Department of Basic Education (DoBE) has established an inter-
provincial steering committee comprised of officials of the DoBE and
provincial coordinators for technology subjects. The steering
committee is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the
recapitalization project. In addition, the Department has finalized
the process to appoint a suitable provider to audit selected technical
schools to be considered for recapitalization. The audit will assess
infrastructure needs, equipment requirements, teacher and learner
support and learning and teaching requirements in the selected
schools.
b) The Department has developed a framework for the implementation of the
recapitalization of technical schools. The first phase of the process
will be used for planning purposes and will take place in 2009/10
financial year. This will include a report of the audit of schools
and the development of business plans for the recapitalization
process.
The second phase of the process will commence in 2010/11 financial
year and will include the procurement and delivery of the relevant
support to schools. The process will also include the monitoring of
schools to ensure compliance with the business plans and the
conditions for the recapitalization grant.
The third phase will take place in the 2011/12 financial year and will
include the finalization of procurement and delivery of relevant
support to schools.
c) The budget allocated for the recapitalization of technical schools is
as follows:
2009-10: R4.6 million
2010-11: R80 million
2011-12: R200 million
d) The names of schools to be recapitalized will be informed by the
outcomes of the audit process of technical schools.
Compiler: Mr E Mosuwe
Ext: 5317/5363
DIRECTOR -GENERAL
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QUESTION 995 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
MS MA MOTSHEKGA, MP
MINISTER OF BASIC EDUCATIO N
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