3. PPECB Annual Report 2009-2010

overview ofhuman resourcesWe Value our PeopleAt PPECB we believe that the success in the implementationof our business strategy lies in the hands of our employees.We have revised our People Strategy to support businesspriorities. Key in the strategy is empowering our peoplethrough training and development, and measured throughour intensive performance management system.Investment in People DevelopmentDespite tough economic climate, spend on peopledevelopment was in the region of R3 322 316 whichconstitutes 3, 45 % of the salary bill.Focus has been on an integrated approach to human capitaldevelopment based on our adopted organisationaldevelopment framework which advocates delivery on 3 mainstreams namely; professional development, skills andcapacity building and organisational effectiveness.Leadership DevelopmentLeadership development has remained a main focus forcreating people capacity with 6 technical employees beingenrolled for the New Managers Development Programmewith the Stellenbosch Business School.A formal assessment of management competencies forspecific middle management levels was initiated. This processwill assure the organisation a targeted and needs-drivenmanagement development intervention tailored to individualcompetency level. The effect of this talent managementand development approach will be measured as the roll outmilestones are reached.Assisted Study SchemeIn recognition of the role played by further education in skillsdevelopment as its contribution towards the success andsustainability of the business and in order to assist staff toachieve their current and future personal development goals,we have continued providing employees with study assistance.It covers all National Qualifications Framework alignedtraining and development that results in recognized formalqualifications in the following categories:Adult Basic Education and Training.General Education and Training.Further Education and Training.Higher Education and Training.One of the beneficiaries of this programme is an employeeinvolved in PhD studies in the agri-science.Skills and Capacity BuildingJob specific development need, aimed at addressing skills,knowledge and attributes has received equal attention byalignment of these to the Workplace Skills Plan. This hashad positive spin-offs on capacity building and skillsdevelopment. This has positioned us better for SETA grantswhich will be ploughed back in people development initiatives.PPECB | annual report | 2009 - 2010 39