- To advise the Minister on:
- National Skills Development Strategy.
- National Skills Development Policy.
- Guidelines on the implementation of the NSDS.
- the strategic framework and criteria for allocation of funds from the National Skills Fund; and
- Any regulations to be made.
- To liaise with SETAs on :
- the National Skills Development Strategy.
- the National Skills Development Policy.
- the Sector Skills Plans.
- To submit report to the Minister on progress made.
- To conduct investigations.
- To exercise any powers or perform any duties conferred by the Act.
- Research and monitoring
- Standard setting