RE-OPENING OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (W&RSETA) ACCOUNTING AUTHORITY
The W&RSETA invites organised constituencies within the Wholesale and Retail Sector to submit nomination of suitably qualified individuals to serve on the Accounting Authority (Board) for the period 01 April 2025 – 31 March 2025. The role of the Accounting Authority as stipulated by the W&RSETA Constitution, is to govern and control the W&RSETA through strategic leadership.
Nominations should be submitted by 15 August 2025
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INVITATION TO SERVE ON THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SECTOR EDUCATION TRAINING AUTHORITY
The W&RSETA invites suitably qualified individuals to serve on the W&RSETA Accounting Authority for the period 01 April 2025 – 31 March 2030. The role of the Accounting Authority, in line with the W&RSETA Constitution, is to govern and control the W&RSETA by providing strategic leadership.
Nominations should be submitted by 29 August 2025
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SUBMISSION FOR PUBLIC VERIFICATION: CURRICULUM DOCUMENTS
Stakeholders are notified that the Quality Council For Trades & Occupations(QCTO) has approved the development of the new qualifications to be implemented within the Wholesale and Retail Sector. The Occupational Curriculum created by the W&RSETA SME working group is attached for your input.
Stakeholders are requested to provide input on the Occupational Curriculum to qualifications@wrseta.org.za by 29 August 2025.
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W&RSETA QUARTERLY WHOLESAY NEWSLETTER – Q1 EDITION
The W&RSETA’s first edition of the WholeSay newsletter is now available!
This edition provides a comprehensive overview of key activities, strategic initiatives, and milestones achieved during the first quarter. We invite you to explore the highlights and gain valuable insights into our ongoing efforts to advance skills development within the Wholesale and Retail Sector.
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W&RSETA SECTOR-WIDE SURVEY: AI INTEGRATION IN THE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SECTOR
Stakeholders in the Wholesale and Retail Sector are invited to participate in a national survey focused on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in South Africa’s Wholesale and Retail Sector. This initiative is part of our ongoing Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (PDRF) projects, aimed at shaping responsive and forward-looking skills development strategies in the age of digital transformation.
Your input is essential in helping us align our AI initiatives with stakeholder needs and expectations. The survey responses will be treated as confidential.
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CALLS FOR BIDDERS TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ENGAGEMENT/ BRIEFING SESSION
Property Owners and/or Mandated Property Management companies based in the Western Cape and KwaZulu Natal Provinces are invited to participate in an engagement session in July. The engagement session forms part of the W&RSETA analysis processes to gain insight on the commercial lease industry trends and requirements.
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MODERN MIS/LMS USER INTERFACE AND UNIVERSAL CONTRACT IS NOW LIVE
The W&RSETA stakeholders are informed that the Management System (LMS) User Interface, along with the Universal Contract, has gone live on 23 June 2025. This marks a significant milestone in our digital transformation journey aimed at improving stakeholder experience, streamlining administrative processes, and enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of our systems and services.
For any related enquiries, please contact your respective provincial office and/or log a query on Stakeholder Query Management system/portal
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FRAUDULENT COMMUNICATION REGARDING BID WRSCM-2024/2025-0004
The W&RSETA alerts service providers regarding a fraudulent message circulating from an individual falsely claiming to be an Supply Chain Management official. The message misleads service providers into believing that they have been shortlisted for Bid WRSCM[1]2024/2025-0004 for the Appointment of a Service Provider for Marketing, Public Relations, Events Management, Media Buying, and Supply & Delivery of Branding and Promotional Material).
The communication is suspected to originate from the cellphone number 066 124 3710. W&RSETA does not correspond with bidders via WhatsApp or any other unofficial platforms.
The W&RSETA does not charge any fees for bid participation or appointments. We urge all bidders to verify any questionable correspondence directly with the W&RSETA SCM Unit before taking further action.
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NOTICE ON STATUS OF 2025/26 DISCRETIONARY GRANT APPLICATIONS
The W&RSETA conveys its appreciation to stakeholders that submitted applications for the 2025/25 DG Funding Window. Stakeholders are informed that the issuing of award letters to successful applicants, originally scheduled for 30 April 2025, has been extended to 16 May 2025.
Should stakeholders not receive an award letter by 16 May 2025, they should consider their application unsuccessful.
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STAKEHOLDER NOTICE - PAYMENT DELAYS FOR MANDATORY GRANTS
W&RSETA stakeholders are informed of technical challenges on the Skills Development Levy System of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The resultant impact of this issue is that the W&RSETA is unable to process payments for Mandatory Grants due to employer files not provided from August 2024 to date.
Payments will be made once the issue has been resolved by DHET.
We apologise for the inconvenience of this technical challenge on our stakeholders.
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