An empirical investigation into skills development through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) : a case study in the department of Public Works, Roads and Transport, North West Province, South Africa

Abstract

Skills development is acquired by the beneficiaries that are sufficient for self-sustenance when the period of study expires. The outcomes of this study will help government with an indication of the success or failure of EPWP and ways of improving identified shortfalls and/or failures in the North West Office. It highlights problems of the current skills development by delineating the weaknesses and pitfalls. The relevant literature has l been visited and has served as a primary data that adds value to the dissertation. Collation of the relevant data is followed by a discussion of the employee perception of the impact of skills development implementation. The relative lack of research of impact skill development is the primary impetus of this study. The sample was drawn from The Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport in the North West Province office employees who were cooperative in the execution of the study. As a result of this, the research on the subject has moved beyond the limited confines of skills development to focus more on the impact of the skills development. Skills development is focused on standardisation and synchronisation of information as a result of improved organisational efficiency, but unfortunately problems with skills development can create challenges and dissatisfaction among the end users, resulting in failure to deliver the anticipated benefits. The findings of this study revealed that there is deficiency The Department's mandate with regard to Expanded Public Works Programme will ensure that the delivery of accessible services through integrated socially developmental and empowering processes can improve the quality of life of communities within the province by the way of community development programmes thus eradicating poverty and look at the conclusion and recommendations made in this dissertation.