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ZAF-2008-L-80018
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Title_of_text
Skills Development Amendment Act, 2008 [No. 37 of 2008].
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
South Africa
Subjects (Classification)
Education, vocational guidance and training
Adopted on (Date of text)
2008-11-27
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Amends the Skills Development Act, 1998, so as to define certain expressions and broadens the purpose of the Act. Updates provisions concerning the functions of the National Skills Authority and its composition as well as the functions of the SETAs. Make further provision in respect of the implementation of employment services. Increases the quality and quantity of artisans and repeals the remaining sections of the current Manpower Training Act, 1981. Provides for Skills Development Institutes and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations. Clarifies the legal status of Productivity South Africa and the legal and governance status of the National Skills Fund.
Amended Text region
Amended text(s)
1998-10-20 (ZAF-1998-L-51492)
Skills Development Act, 1998 [No. 97 of 1998].
Repealed Text region
Repealed text(s)
1981 (ZAF-1981-L-11415)
Manpower Training Act, (No. 56 of 1981).
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Act on-line
Author
South African Government Information
URL
http://www.info.gov.za/view/DownloadFileAction?id=93124
Page range
20 p.