W&RSETA REPORTS UNQUALIFIED AUDIT REPORT AND INCREASED PERFORMANCE
The W&RSETA reported a successive unqualified audit report and a record-high 94% achievement from the Auditor-General South Africa at the Annual General Meeting held in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on 15 October 2025. Stakeholders adopted the W&RSETA 2024/25 Annual Report and the 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan.
Thank you to all our stakeholders for enabling these achievements.
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STAKEHOLDER UPDATE – OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW STATUS
W&RSETA stakeholders are informed about the status of the review of occupational qualifications for the W&R Sector.
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NEW BOARD APPOINTED FOR THE W&RSETA
The W&RSETA is pleased to announce its new Board as appointed by the Minister of Higher Education and Training to serve the Wholesale and Retail Sector for a five-year term commencing 30 September 2025.
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APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 RETAIL MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ARE OPEN
The W&RSETA has opened applications from nominated middle managers, supervisors and team leaders for the 2026 Retail Management Development Programme (RMDP). The programme equips middle managers with skills for operational excellence and prepares them for the next level of management. The 2026 will be offered as NQF level 6 and 7 qualifications.
Applications close on 10 November 2025.
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NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN - 2026 INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (ILDP)
The W&RSETA is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the 2026 ILDP. Nominations from W&RSETA registered companies for this high impact executive development programme will be open until 10 November 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.
Click here to complete the questionnaire
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
Click here for the user guide and user interface video