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FASSET | Annual Integrated Report 2022/23

2. PORTFOLIO COMMITTEES

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation exercises its oversight role over the
department and other entities. There were no engagements between FASSET and the portfolio committee in the
current Financial Year.

3. EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY

The Executive Authority of FASSET is the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation.

FASSET reported on its financial and non-financial performance to the Honourable Minister, Dr Blade
Nzimande. The SSP, SP, and APP are submitted on an annual basis to the DHET.

FASSET also concluded the SLA with the Executive Authority which encompasses deliverables on the
performance and required reports on its activities.

FASSET had an engagement with the Minister to present the APP and align it to the departmental priorities. The
engagement was attended by the Board Chairperson and the CEO.

4. THE NATIONAL SKILLS AUTHORITY

The AA also had an engagement with the National Skills Authority to present the organisational performance
as well as to give a progress update on the following areas:
• Skills Policy Matters;
• NSDS outcomes and impact;
• Governance matters;
• Progress against the NSDP.

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