Details on the Retrenchment Assistance Programme and Training Layoff Scheme, including project-specific processes.
Overview
Discover the Retrenchment Assistance Programme (RAP) and Training Layoff Scheme (TLS) initiatives, designed to support workers facing job losses.
RAP offers guidance and resources for retrenched employees, while TLS provides training opportunities during layoffs. Explore this page for detailed information on these programs and our processes to assist workers in the Manufacturing, Engineering, and Related Services Sector.
RAP & TLS
“The Retrenchment Assistance Programme (RAP) and Training Layoff Scheme (TLS) information and project-specific processes.”
Carol Moletsane
cmoletsene@merseta.org.za
Benefits of working with us
Our Value Add
Job Placement Support: Provides retrenched workers with job search assistance, including access to job databases and job fairs.
Counseling Services: Offers career counseling to help workers navigate their career paths post-retrenchment.
Skills Development: Encourages retrenched workers to upgrade their skills through training programs, often with financial assistance.
Income Support: Workers receive a training allowance funded by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) while undergoing training.
Skill Enhancement: Provides opportunities for workers to enhance their skills, making them more employable in the future.
Business Continuity: Helps companies retain their workforce during economic downturns by reducing working hours and providing training instead.
Features
Immediate Support for Affected Workers
Our Retrenchment Assistance Programme provides immediate support to workers facing job loss. We offer counseling, financial advice, and job placement services to help them navigate this challenging time and secure new employment opportunities.
Customized Retraining Programmes
We design customized retraining programmes tailored to the specific needs of retrenched workers. These programmes focus on upskilling and reskilling, ensuring that participants can transition smoothly into new roles or industries.
Financial Assistance During Training
The Training Layoff Scheme offers financial assistance to workers undergoing retraining. This support helps alleviate the financial burden on workers while they acquire new skills, enabling them to focus on their education and career development.
Collaborative Industry Partnerships
We work closely with industry partners to create retraining opportunities that align with current market demands. These collaborations ensure that our programmes are relevant and increase the employability of retrenched workers.
Career Counseling and Job Placement
Our programme includes comprehensive career counseling and job placement services. We assist workers in identifying suitable career paths, preparing for job interviews, and connecting with potential employers, facilitating a smooth transition back into the workforce.
Ongoing Support and Follow-Up
We provide ongoing support and follow-up services to ensure the long-term success of retrenched workers. This includes regular check-ins, additional training opportunities, and resources to help them continuously improve their skills and career prospects.
The most appropriate model would depend on the specific needs of the metal industry, the resources available, and the effectiveness of existing models.
This is a complex question that depends on a variety of factors including the effectiveness of the current scheme, the needs of the industry, and the availability of resources2.
Best-practice models from other countries often include a combination of job search assistance, counselling, training programmes, and financial assistance.
The activity level of the TLS in the metal industry can vary based on a number of factors including the state of the economy, the number of retrenchments, and the availability of training programmes.
The TLS is a scheme that provides financial assistance to unemployed workers to upgrade their skills. They are usually provided with financial assistance to enrol on training programmes and receive benefit extensions if the training lasts longer.
The RAP is designed to provide support to employees who have been retrenched. This includes services such as effective job search, counselling, job fairs, assistance for writing curriculum vitae (CV), labour market information and job database.
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