(iii) |
guidelines on the implementation of the national skills development strategy; |
(iv) |
the strategic framework and criteria for allocation of funds from the National Skills Fund; and |
(b) |
to liaise with SETAs on— |
(i) |
the national skills development policy; |
(ii) |
the national skills development strategy; and |
(iii) |
sector skills plans; |
(c) |
to report to the Minister on the progress made in the implementation of the national skills development strategy; |
(d) |
to conduct investigations on any matter arising out of the application of this Act; |
(dA) |
to liaise with the QCTO on occupational standards and qualifications; and |
(e) |
to exercise any other powers and perform any other duties conferred or imposed on the Authority by this Act. |
[Section 5(1) amended by section 3(a) of Act No. 37 of 2008]
(2) |
For the purposes of investigations referred to in subsection (1)(d), the Authority has the prescribed powers of entry and to question and inspect. |
(3) |
The Authority must perform its functions in accordance with this Act and its constitution. |
(4) |
[Section 5(4) deleted by section 53(1), Schedule 1, of Act 4 of 2014] |