Research Area/Topic	Terms of Reference
1. NSDS Review impact study focusing on impact on beneficiaries (NEET and transformational imperatives as indicators)	Impact on the 7 developmental and transformation imperatives Evaluate the impact of the 8 NSDS goals Uptake of the NSDS by stakeholders (labour, business, community, providers and government departments Rate of participation by SETAs and employee relationship Rate of participation by public universities and colleges Rate of participation by private providers Quality of learning
2. Monitoring and Evaluation framework	Business case for NSA monitoring and evaluation – Form and shape – Structure and systems – Policy – Financing Desktop comparative study on international benchmark NSA M&E scope in relation to DHET, DPME and internal M&E Establish chapter in Provinces in relation to National Treasury and Economic Development
3. Strengthening the PSDF	PSDF policy environment – Structure and systems – Policy and funding – Role clarification PSDF relationship with DHET/HRDC
4. Establishment of Turin like centre	Rationale for the need for capacity building for the skills system – SETAs and institutions – Quality councils – Government departments, labour, business etc Investigate the best fit model of capacity building Infuse capacity building initiative into the Turin like centre Scope, size and shape of the centre – SA – SADC – Africa Modus operandi for the centre – In partnership with institutions – E-learning centre Curriculum and programme Funding Capacity of institutions to develop worker education
5. Strengthening Work Integrated Learning	Status of WIL/WPBL of universities/colleges and skills development institutions Scope, size, structure and capacity of WIL/WPBL Modes of operations of WIL/WPBL Investigation on policy environment at National, Provincial in institutional level Funding of WIL/WPBL Role of employers, business, labour and government in  WPBL Tracer studies on the destination of graduates
6. NSF funding impact study	ToRs will be developed after ascertaining the DPME research focus areas