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Member State South Africa
Institution Name Department of Police, Roads and Transport
Institution Type Provincial Government
Administrative Level MEC
Name of initiative Contructor Development Programme
Projects Operational Years 2
Website of Institution ww.fs.gov.za

Question 1: About the Initiative
Is this a public sector initiative? Yes

Question 2: Categories
Is the initiative relevant to one of the UNPSA categories? Reaching the poorest and most vulnerable through inclusive services and partnerships
UNPSACriteria
2017.1.1 Introduces an idea, policy, practice or structure that is distinctively new, innovative and unique in the context of a given country or region, for reaching the poorest and most vulnerable and ensuring that they make progress towards the SDGs
2017.1.2 Increases the access of the poorest and most vulnerable people to quality and affordable public services. This can be done notably by addressing the obstacles that hinder their access to public services such as geography, income or other social or economic factors, security issues, care burden, mobility, discrimination related to sex, gender, age, race, ethnicity and other factors depending on the country or regional context. This can also include introducing new approaches to delivering services or claiming rights and obtaining benefits, so that the poorest and most vulnerable can access those more easily.
2017.1.3 Promote partnerships to mobilize and share knowledge, skills, technologies and financial resources to support the poorest and most vulnerable
2017.1.4 Encourage and promote effective partnerships between public, private and civil society organizations to deliver public services or respond to the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable. Those can be based on experience and strategies that can empower the poorest and most vulnerable to reach the SDGs in various areas
2017.1.5 Creates mechanisms to ensure that the poorest and most vulnerable (and those who represent or assist them) can easily obtain information about public services -notably services related to the SDGs- , related decisions and approaches, as well as about their own rights and entitlements.
2017.1.6 Creates mechanisms that can help the poorest and most vulnerable (and those representing or assisting them) to hold the government accountable on the delivery of public services. This may include mechanisms allowing them to provide feedback on the relevance, quality and cost of public services; report any wrongdoing; initiate investigations; file complaints or request compensation where relevant.
2017.1.7 Introduces mechanisms that ensure that public officials are informed about the special needs of the poorest and most vulnerable, trained and equipped to meet them and held accountable when these needs are ignored or when the rights of the poorest and most vulnerable people are not protected.

Question 3: Sustainable Development Goals
Is the initiative relevant to any of the 17 SDG(s)? Yes
If you answered yes above, please specify which SDG is the most relevant to the initiative. (hold Ctrl to select multiple)
Goal 1: No Poverty
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Goal 3: Good Health
Goal 4: Quality Education
Goal 5: Gender Equality
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals
Which target(s) within the SDGs specified above is the initiative relevant to? (hold Ctrl to select multiple)
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1.1 By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day
1.2 By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions
1.3 Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable
1.4 By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance
1.5 By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters
1.a Ensure significant mobilization of resources from a variety of sources, including through enhanced development cooperation, in order to provide adequate and predictable means for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, to implement programmes and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions
1.b Create sound policy frameworks at the national, regional and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment in poverty eradication actions
2.1 By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round
3.6 By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents
4.3 By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university
4.4 By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
4.7 By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development
5.5 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life
8.1 Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries
8.2 Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors
8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value
8.6 By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training
8.7 Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms

Question 4: Implementation Date
Has the initiative been implemented for two or more years Yes
Please provide date of implemenation (dd/MM/yyyy)

Question 5: Partners
Has the United Nations or any UN agencies been involved in this initiative? No
Which UN agency was involved? (hold Ctrl to select multiple)
The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
Please provide details

Question 6: Supporting documentation
Will you be able to provide supporting documentation for your initiative? Yes

Question 7: UNPSA Awards
Has the initiative already won a UNPS Award? No

Question 8: Other Awards
Has the initiative won other Public Service Awards? Yes
If yes, please specify name, organisation and year. CPSI Awards

Question 9: How did you learn about UNPSA?
How did you learn about UNPSA? From the CPSI

Question 10: Validation Consent
I give consent to contact relevant persons and entities to inquire about the initiative for validation purpose. No

Question 1: About the Initiative
Is this a public sector initiative? Yes

Question 2: Categories
Is the initiative relevant to one of the UNPSA categories? Reaching the poorest and most vulnerable through inclusive services and partnerships
UNPSACriteria
2017.1.1 Introduces an idea, policy, practice or structure that is distinctively new, innovative and unique in the context of a given country or region, for reaching the poorest and most vulnerable and ensuring that they make progress towards the SDGs
2017.1.2 Increases the access of the poorest and most vulnerable people to quality and affordable public services. This can be done notably by addressing the obstacles that hinder their access to public services such as geography, income or other social or economic factors, security issues, care burden, mobility, discrimination related to sex, gender, age, race, ethnicity and other factors depending on the country or regional context. This can also include introducing new approaches to delivering services or claiming rights and obtaining benefits, so that the poorest and most vulnerable can access those more easily.
2017.1.3 Promote partnerships to mobilize and share knowledge, skills, technologies and financial resources to support the poorest and most vulnerable
2017.1.4 Encourage and promote effective partnerships between public, private and civil society organizations to deliver public services or respond to the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable. Those can be based on experience and strategies that can empower the poorest and most vulnerable to reach the SDGs in various areas
2017.1.5 Creates mechanisms to ensure that the poorest and most vulnerable (and those who represent or assist them) can easily obtain information about public services -notably services related to the SDGs- , related decisions and approaches, as well as about their own rights and entitlements.
2017.1.6 Creates mechanisms that can help the poorest and most vulnerable (and those representing or assisting them) to hold the government accountable on the delivery of public services. This may include mechanisms allowing them to provide feedback on the relevance, quality and cost of public services; report any wrongdoing; initiate investigations; file complaints or request compensation where relevant.
2017.1.7 Introduces mechanisms that ensure that public officials are informed about the special needs of the poorest and most vulnerable, trained and equipped to meet them and held accountable when these needs are ignored or when the rights of the poorest and most vulnerable people are not protected.

Question 3: Sustainable Development Goals
Is the initiative relevant to any of the 17 SDG(s)? Yes
If you answered yes above, please specify which SDG is the most relevant to the initiative. (hold Ctrl to select multiple)
Goal 1: No Poverty
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Goal 3: Good Health
Goal 4: Quality Education
Goal 5: Gender Equality
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals
Which target(s) within the SDGs specified above is the initiative relevant to? (hold Ctrl to select multiple)
.
1.1 By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day
1.2 By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions
1.3 Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable
1.4 By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance
1.5 By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters
1.a Ensure significant mobilization of resources from a variety of sources, including through enhanced development cooperation, in order to provide adequate and predictable means for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, to implement programmes and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions
1.b Create sound policy frameworks at the national, regional and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment in poverty eradication actions
2.1 By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round
3.6 By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents
4.3 By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university
4.4 By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
4.7 By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development
5.5 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life
8.1 Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries
8.2 Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors
8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value
8.6 By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training
8.7 Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms

Question 4: Implementation Date
Has the initiative been implemented for two or more years Yes
Please provide date of implemenation (dd/MM/yyyy)

Question 5: Partners
Has the United Nations or any UN agencies been involved in this initiative? No
Which UN agency was involved? (hold Ctrl to select multiple)
The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
Please provide details

Question 6: Supporting documentation
Will you be able to provide supporting documentation for your initiative? Yes

Question 7: UNPSA Awards
Has the initiative already won a UNPS Award? No

Question 8: Other Awards
Has the initiative won other Public Service Awards? Yes
If yes, please specify name, organisation and year. CPSI Awards

Question 9: How did you learn about UNPSA?
How did you learn about UNPSA? From the CPSI

Question 10: Validation Consent
I give consent to contact relevant persons and entities to inquire about the initiative for validation purpose. No

Question 1: About the Initiative

Is this a public sector initiative? Yes

Question 2: Categories
Is the initiative relevant to one of the UNPSA categories? Reaching the poorest and most vulnerable through inclusive services and partnerships
UNPSACriteria
2017.1.1 Introduces an idea, policy, practice or structure that is distinctively new, innovative and unique in the context of a given country or region, for reaching the poorest and most vulnerable and ensuring that they make progress towards the SDGs
2017.1.2 Increases the access of the poorest and most vulnerable people to quality and affordable public services. This can be done notably by addressing the obstacles that hinder their access to public services such as geography, income or other social or economic factors, security issues, care burden, mobility, discrimination related to sex, gender, age, race, ethnicity and other factors depending on the country or regional context. This can also include introducing new approaches to delivering services or claiming rights and obtaining benefits, so that the poorest and most vulnerable can access those more easily.
2017.1.3 Promote partnerships to mobilize and share knowledge, skills, technologies and financial resources to support the poorest and most vulnerable
2017.1.4 Encourage and promote effective partnerships between public, private and civil society organizations to deliver public services or respond to the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable. Those can be based on experience and strategies that can empower the poorest and most vulnerable to reach the SDGs in various areas
2017.1.5 Creates mechanisms to ensure that the poorest and most vulnerable (and those who represent or assist them) can easily obtain information about public services -notably services related to the SDGs- , related decisions and approaches, as well as about their own rights and entitlements.
2017.1.6 Creates mechanisms that can help the poorest and most vulnerable (and those representing or assisting them) to hold the government accountable on the delivery of public services. This may include mechanisms allowing them to provide feedback on the relevance, quality and cost of public services; report any wrongdoing; initiate investigations; file complaints or request compensation where relevant.
2017.1.7 Introduces mechanisms that ensure that public officials are informed about the special needs of the poorest and most vulnerable, trained and equipped to meet them and held accountable when these needs are ignored or when the rights of the poorest and most vulnerable people are not protected.

Question 3: Implementation Date

Has the initiative been implemented for two or more years Yes
Please provide date of implemenation (dd/MM/yyyy)

Question 4: Partners/Stakeholders

Has the United Nations or any UN agencies been involved in this initiative? No
Which UN agency was involved? (hold Ctrl to select multiple)
The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
Please provide details

Question 5: Required Supplemental Documents

Will you be able to provide supporting documentation for your initiative? Yes

Question 6: UNPSA Awards

Has the initiative already won a UNPS Award? No

Question 7: Other Awards

Has the initiative won other Public Service Awards? Yes
Comments: CPSI Awards

Question 8: Sustainable Development Goals
Is the initiative relevant to any of the 17 SDG(s)? Yes
If you answered yes above, please specify which SDG is the most relevant to the initiative. (hold Ctrl to select multiple)
Goal 1: No Poverty
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Goal 3: Good Health
Goal 4: Quality Education
Goal 5: Gender Equality
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals
Which target(s) within the SDGs specified above is the initiative relevant to? (hold Ctrl to select multiple)
.
1.1 By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day
1.2 By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions
1.3 Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable
1.4 By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance
1.5 By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters
1.a Ensure significant mobilization of resources from a variety of sources, including through enhanced development cooperation, in order to provide adequate and predictable means for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, to implement programmes and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions
1.b Create sound policy frameworks at the national, regional and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment in poverty eradication actions
2.1 By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round
3.6 By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents
4.3 By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university
4.4 By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
4.7 By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development
5.5 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life
8.1 Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries
8.2 Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors
8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value
8.6 By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training
8.7 Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms

Question 9: Validation Consent

Do you have any objections to us inquiring about the initiative for validation purposes? No

How did you know about UNPSA?

How did you know about UNPSA? From the CPSI

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Questions/Answers

Question 1

Please provide a brief summary of the initiative including the problems/challenges it addressed and the solutions that the initiative introduced (300 words maximum)
The Contractor Development Programme is a learnership programme implemented by the DPRT to develop, train and equip the emerging contractors or entrepreneurs with Construction and Maintenance skills and knowledge on Routine Road Maintenance to provide work opportunities to previously disadvantage people to alleviate unemployment and poverty. It is also an intervention towards the development of capacity in the construction industry in order to build a sustainable economy in the Free State Province. Challenges 1. lack of routine road maintenance capacity within the the Department. 2. High unemployment rate throughout the Country. 3. Lack of participation of emerging SMMEs within the Construction Industry in the Country. 4. Budget constraints The programme has successfully addressed aspects of service delivery on the following: Building capacity by investing in human resources through skills development and training in order to create a sustainable economic climate in the Free State Province; Created opportunities for previously disadvantaged persons and also actively encourage their participation in the provincial economy; Alleviating poverty through job creation within local communities where the project is active; Successfully managed to deliver public infrastructure using labour intensive construction methods..
a. What are the overall objectives of the initiative?
Please describe the overall objectives of the initiative (200 words maximum)
The goals and objectives of the Contactor Development Programme are: 1. To develop our previously disadvantaged aspiring contractors (hereafter after referred to as the delegates of the CDP) by equipping them with CETA accredited training (NQF L2); 2. Providing the delegates in the programme with practical road maintenance experience and financial economic empowerment; 3. Socio-economic development through employing labourers from previously disadvantaged communities; 4. To implement the EPWP policies with the focus on labour intensive construction methods; 5. Empowering labourers from local communities by transferring of skill through training in social and labour intensive construction methods; 6. To Create jobs through the implementation of the Programme 7. Maintenance of the provincial road infrastructure which will: 7.1 increase the road user safety, 7.2 decrease vehicle operating costs, 7.3 prolong road life span.
b. How does the initiative fit within the selected category?
Please describe how the initiative is linked to the criteria of the category (200 words maximum)
The project has successfully addressed aspects of service delivery on the following: Building capacity by investing in human resources through skills development and training in order to create a sustainable economic climate in the Free State Province; Created opportunities for previously disadvantaged persons and also actively encourage their participation in the provincial economy;Alleviating poverty through job creation within local communities where the project is active;Successfully managed to deliver public infrastructure using labour intensive construction methods. The CDP is a government initiative to assist emerging contractors through a structured CETA accredited training programme. The qualification aims to allow qualifying learners to start and manage their own construction business, whilst successfully completing small construction contracts safely and in a professional manner as to ensure the maintaining of industry standards The key performance areas are: 1.The Co-ordination and implementation of the Contractor Development Programme for emerging contractors. 2.Mentoring and mentoring of the emerging contractors to ensure that they successfully complete the structured course. 3. Co-ordination and monitoring of training programmes to ensure acceptable training standards are maintained and that the environment for skilled persons is sustained.

Question 2

The initiative should improve people’s lives, notably by enhancing the contribution of public services to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the realization of the SDGs
a. Please explain how the initiative improves the delivery of public services (200 words maximum)
173 learner contractors have been developed and trained through the project and are subjected towards obtaining a NQF Level 2 Labour Intensive Construction Contracting Qualification. 37 of the 173 learner contractors have obtained the NQF Level 2 Labour Intensive Construction Contracting Qualification and have completed the requirements of the contractor development programme. 4662 jobs were created through the CDP Training Programme and has adversely reduced the level of unemployment . Jobs have been created through the CDP implementation in 65 of the 84 towns in the Province, therefore addressing job creation in 77% of the total towns in the Province. The local labourers from the communities obtains physical labour intensive Construction training.The road safety is improved through the implementation of the project by sealing-off the open potholes and clearing of vegetation besides the roads Through the road maintenance undertaken by the CDP Contractors the country’s economic growth gets to be complemented as the Province is the economic transport link and center of surrounding provinces.

Question 3

The initiative must impact positively a group or groups of the population (i.e. children, women, elderly, people with disability, etc) and address a significant issue of public service delivery within the context of a given country or region.
a. Please explain how the initiative has addressed a significant issue related to the delivery of public services (200 words maximum)
The Contractor Development Programme is aimed at building capacity by investing in human resources through skills development and training in order to create a sustainable economic climate in the Free State Province Created opportunities for previously disadvantaged persons and also actively encourage their participation in the provincial economy Minimize the level of poverty through job creation within local communities where the project is active. Successfully managed to deliver public infrastructure using labour intensive technology. promote mobility and accessibility of roads infrastructure and also to transfer construction management skills to local communities.
b. Please explain how the initiative has impacted positively a group or groups of the population within the context of your country or region (200 words maximum)
Since the inception of the Contractor Development Programme the Department has managed to enroll 173 learner contractors and to date 125 learner contractors has managed to complete the learnership programme successfully . Out of the 173 learner contractors the initiative impacted 100 % on historically disadvantaged individuals, of which 30% is youth, 25% is women and 2% is people with disability. The training of learner contractors aimed at acquiring of a National Qualification Framework ( NQF) in Construction Contracting Level 2. The initiative also impacted in the communities where the Contractor development Programme Projects are implemented as only local labours are employed on the projects within their areas. Overall work opportunities created by the Contractor Development Programme from 2014/15 financial year to date is 4662, 1) 68% youth 2) 26% women As the Free State Province is the economic transport link and center of surrounding provinces, through the road maintenance projects undertaken by the Contractor development Programme the country's economic growth gets to be complemented and local suppliers are used to supply their products to the learner contractors. The rate of crime in the Free State Province has reduced to job creation and poverty alleviation.

Question 4

The initiative must present an innovative idea, a distinctively new approach, or a unique policy or approach implemented in order to realize the SDGs in the context of a given country or region.
a. Please explain in which way the initiative is innovative in the context of your country or region (200 words maximum)
The Contractor Development Programme is a learnership programme implemented by the Free State Government to develop, train and equip the emerging contractors or entrepreneurs with Construction and Maintenance skills and knowledge on Routine Road Maintenance to provide work opportunities to previously disadvantage people to reduce the level of unemployment and poverty. It is also a Departmental intervention towards development of capacity in Construction Industry in order to build a sustainable economic in Free State. The FS DPRT has incorporated into all the existing capital projects (Projects such as rehabilitation of roads) that 30% of the project (value) must be allocated to the designated sub-contractors provided by the FS DPRT including local contractors, furthermore is the EPWP project where the department appoints a project manager and multiple SMME contractors to construct roads.

Question 4b

b. Please describe if the innovation is original or if it is an adaptation from other contexts (If it is known)? (200 words maximum)
The CDP is a government initiative to assist emerging contractors through a structured CETA accredited training programme. The qualification aims to allow qualifying learners to start and manage their own construction contracting businesses, whilst successfully completing small construction contracts safely and in a professional manner as to ensure the maintaining of industry standards. The key performance areas are: • The Co-ordination and implementation of the development programme for emerging contractors. • Mentoring of the emerging contractors to ensure that they successfully complete the structured course. • Co-ordination and monitoring of training programmes to ensure acceptable training standards are maintained and that the environment for skilled persons is sustained. • Investigation of cost-effective ways and means to increase emerging contractor involvement in the provision, operation and maintenance of building and engineering infrastructure. The Project is an adaptation of the national framework with innovative initiatives taken by the department to improve the rapid economic empowerment strategies for improved service delivery and redress of previously disadvantaged communities.

Question 4c

c. What resources (i.e. financial, human , material or other resources, etc) were used to implement the initiative? (200 words maximum)
Financial- the department allocates budget to appointed CDPs, Services providers and training facilities fro the implementation of the programme. the department also pays stipend for the Appointed CDPs while they are in the classroom training. Training Material - the Department provides the training material through Construction and Education Training Authority, Central University of Technology Free State , South African Revenue services and VNA Consulting Engineers. The department also provides the training facilities, catering and accommodation for appointed CDPs to pursue towards NQF level 2 in Construction Contracting. Equipments- The Department Procures equipment and tools used in the routine road maintenance for the appointed CDPs Certification- competent CDPs are awarded with CETA accredited certificate through Central University of Technology and laboures are awarded with on job training and as well as job skill certificates. Human Resources - The departmental dedicated personnel are appointed within the department to run the programme. The department appoints CDPs from five regions within the province as per the need.of such region.The CDPs source the local laboures to execute the work on the ground as per the work given.

Question 5

The initiative should be adaptable to other contexts (e.g. other cities, countries or regions). There may already be evidence that it has inspired similar innovations in other public-sector institutions within a given country, region or at the global level.
a. Has the initiative been transferred to other contexts?
Yes
Being the best model of its own, the Contractor Development Programme Free state is the best run programme in the country whereby it won the Center for Public Service Innovation (CPSI) awards for the Best Service Delivery Institution. The CDP has now became recognized by other Provinces within the country and are currently bench marking with Free State Provincial CDP for their best practice. Provincial local municipalities have also adapted the CDP model and practice. The provincial Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has also adapted and even requested the Department of Police Roads and Transport CDP to assist on their relaunching of their CDP programme. The National department of Transport has furthermore shared the Free State Department of Police, Roads and Transport’s implementation strategy with other transport infrastructure departments in the country.

Question 6

The initiative should be able to be sustained over a significant period of time.
a. Please describe whether and how the initiative is sustainable (covering the social, economic and environmental aspects) (300 words maximum)
The project is sustained through the Provincial Road Maintenance Grant and Provincial Infrastructure Enhancement Allocation by the department putting aside ±10% of its allocation. also the programme is sustained by adhering to EPWP policies which qualifies the department for the extra conditional funding from National public Works which states job creation should be 55% youth, 55% women and 2% disabled, and that the job creation is targeted at the unemployed, Child headed house holds, poorest of the poor and HIV affected and infected communities, The department is in the process of outsourcing external funding. from private sectors.
b. Please describe whether and how the initiative is sustainable in terms of durability in time (300 words maximum)
The CDP is an ongoing programme with yearly budget allocation that is structured in the following manner; Theoretical training 1 for two months , Practical training 1 for four months Theoretical training 2 for two months , Practical training 2 for six months Theoretical training 3 for two months , Practical training 3 for eight months Theoretical training 4 for two months , After 26 months of the above mentioned training is completed the new intake of CDPs takes place for the same period.

Question 7

The initiative should have gone through a formal evaluation, showing some evidence of impact on improving people’s lives.
a. Has the initiative been formally evaluated?
Yes
If yes, please describe how the initiative was evaluated? (200 words maximum)
Through the departmental Annual performance Plan (APP), the CDP has always achieving the annual set target of both social and physical indicators. The CDP always manages to effectively utilize the allocated budget. Through CPSI awards criteria the CDP met all the requirements to be recognized as the best innovative programme. The CDP is evaluated by complying with the EPWP policies and Guidelines hence other Provinces and departments are bench-marking with the implementation plan of the Free State CDP.
b. Please describe the outcome of the evaluation of the impact of the initiative (200 words maximum)
Building capacity by investing in human resources through skills development and training in order to create a sustainable economic climate in the Free State Province. Created opportunities for previously disadvantaged persons and also actively encourage their participation in the provincial economy Minimize the level of poverty through job creation within local communities where the project is active. Successfully managed to deliver public infrastructure using labour intensive technology. Winner CPSI Awards for Best Public Service Innovation. Adaptation by other Departments, Municipalities and Provinces within the country.
c. Please describe the indicators that were used (200 words maximum)
Departmental Annual Performance Plan Free State Developmental Growth Stratergy National Developmental Plan implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Contractor Development Programme Policy Expanded Public Works Programme guidelines and policies

Question 8

The initiative must demonstrate that it has engaged various actors such as from other institutions, civil society, or the private sector, when possible.
a. The 2030 Development Agenda puts emphasis on collaboration, engagement, coordination, partnerships, and inclusion. Please describe what stakeholders were engaged in designing, implementing and evaluating the initiative. Please also highlight their roles and contributions (300 words maximum)
Department of Police Roads and Transport: budget allocation, appointments of CDPs and identification and allocation of projects Central University of Technology Free State: Provide training as per CETA requirements  VNA Consulting Engineers: Appointed Mentors CDP Learner Contractors: Execute the works Provincial Local Municipalities: Identifies and Compile list of laboures within their municipalities National Department of Public Works: EPWP Coordinators Department of Labour: Ensure compliance with Labour, Construction Regulations and EPWP regulations. SARS: Ensure and assist CDP with compliance of SARS regulations. Construction Industry Development Board: Ensure compliance with CIDB grading and assist with upgrading's. Capital Contractors through the 30% set aside: Main contractors sub-contracting CDPs. Anglo Zimele : provides bridging finance to the CDPs

Question 9

a. Please describe the key lessons learned, and any view you have on how to further improve the initiative (200 words maximum)
Lessons Learned Non-compliance of the learner contractors during the theoretical training stage and construction stage in terms of occupational health and safety Act. Lack of commitment from some of the CDP Learners Lack of sufficient budget Lack of resources Poor administration of few of the projects by the learner contractors Community unrest Improvements Disciplinary and compliance committees had to be established in order to enforce compliance and gain commitment from the learner contractors. Other means of funding are needed to have a successful and consistent development programme. Contract documentation should be compiled in a manner that enforces best practice of contract administration.

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