May 211 min read

WHAT ARE PRIORITY SKILLS?

The Amended General B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, particularly Paragraph 3.1 of Statement 300, outlines the concept of Priority Skills, which include Core, Critical, and Scarce Skills. These skills are further defined by various strategic documents and plans such as the Sector Skills Plan from the Department of Labour, the National Skills Development Strategy III, the New Growth Path, and the National Development Plan.

Paragraph 3.1 of Statement 300 of the Amended General B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice applies Priority Skills as:

Core, Critical and Scarce Skills, as well as any skills specifically identified in:

o A Sector Skills Plan issued by the Department of Labour of the Republic of South Africa;

o The National Skills Development Strategy III;

o The New Growth Path; and

o The National Development plan.

There is no comprehensive list that collectively incorporates all Priority Skills across all sectors as they differ per each SETA. Consequently, organisations must research what Priority Skills apply to the sector applicable to them.

Skills Development Services are available to assist Members with understanding Priority Skills within their Sector.