Today's presentations from various stakeholders emphasised the importance of understanding employers’ needs and labour market demands to ensure that skills development responds to the realities of the economy. This requires conducting research, gather relevant and reliable data.
The convening provides an opportunity to learn from existing South African and regional observatories and labour market intelligence initiatives, while initiating a collective conversation about the purpose, functions and potential contribution of the proposed HRD Observatory
HRD Observatory is a data and intelligence initiative in South Africa designed to strengthen evidence-based planning and decision-making around skills development, labor market intelligence, and education.
The Human Resource Development Council Secretariat (HRDC) is attending the launch of the HRD Community of Practice, held under the theme "Building a Shared Vision for South Africa’s HRD Observatory: from data to intelligence to action".
Facilitator and Panelists guiding the meaningful discussions of commission 1: Building Foundations for Learning- Linked to Goal 1 of the HRD Strategy and MSP.
Opening remarks by the Director of the HRDC Secretariat, Dr Rodney Mannyike
“This HRDC Summit Extended Commission provide space for the meaningful deliberations. We building up from the work started at the 5th HRDC summit 2026 on 16-17 April 2026 at Gallagher, Midrand”
The 5th HRDC Summit 2026 Extended Commission is currently underway
Panelists, facilitators, and rapporteurs will guide meaningful discussions focused on refining theReconceptualised HRD Strategy and advancing the Master Skills Plan.
Collaboration remains central to the success of the 5th HRDC Summit Extended Commissions.
Participants will identify strategic partnerships & interventions that can accelerate skills development, improve delivery, and support the goals of the HRD Strategy and Master Skills Plan.
The Secretariat is at the Strategic Dialogue on Universal Access to Quality ECD Programmes as a Central Lever in the Social and Economic Development in KwaZulu-Natal.
The Premier Honourable A.T. Ntuli will give opening remarks.
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📅 16–17 April 2026
📍 Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand
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The Head of HRDC Secretariat, Mr Maliviwe Lumka first present the recommendations from the HRDC term of office 2019-2019 and the Retreat Report of 08 March 2024