Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, 7 August 2015, chair the meeting of the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) at the Pick n Pay Office Park, Kensington, Johannesburg. The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) is a national, multi-stakeholder advisory body under the leadership and stewardship of the Deputy President. The council provides a platform for stakeholders to review progress achieved in the implementation of the Human Resource Development Strategy for South Africa 2010-2030.
In this regard, Deputy President Ramaphosa together with council members will have an opportunity to interact with the management of Pick n Pay stores, to learn more on how retail business in particular, contributes to human resource development. In the last five years since its inception, the HRDC agreed to focus on the following areas: The strengthening and support of Technical Vocational Education and Training Colleges to increase access, Production of intermediate skills (artisans in particular) and professionals, Production of academics and strengthening partnerships between industry and higher education and training institutions in research and development, Worker Education, and Foundational Learning.
Media are invited to cover as follows:
Arrival time: 14h00
Time:
14h30 (tour of Pick and Pay confectionary bakers)
16h00 - Closing comments by Deputy President Ramaphosa
Venue: Pick n Pay Office Park, No 2 Allum Road, Kensington, Johannesburg
Date: Friday, 7 August 2015
For accreditation and enquiries please contact Sam Matome Bopape on 082 318 5251
For comments please contact:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
