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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PIVOTAL DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDING WINDOW – 2025/26 RMDP
The W&RSETA invites SAQA-registered QCTO/CHE business schools and universities to apply for the PIVOTAL Discretionary Grant Funding Window to implement the 2025/26 Retail Management Development Programme. The RMDP will be implemented at NQF 6 - 7qualifications.
Applications submitted to RMDP@wrseta.org.za by 25 July 2025. No late applications will be considered.
The application form is available from www.wrseta.org.za
All queries related to this advert should be directed to Marcus Mokgohloa at mmokgohloa@wrseta.org.za.
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PIVOTAL DISCRETIONARY GRANT 2025/26 FUNDING WINDOW
SAQA-registered business schools or universities are invited to apply for the delivery of the 2025/26 International Leadership Development Programme (ILDP). The executive development programme is aimed at accelerating the development of senior managers through curated international immersions combined with a learning programme.
Applications must be submitted to ILDP@wrseta.org.za by 31 July 2025. No late applications will be considered.
Related queries should be directed to the Special Projects Manager: Marcus Mokgohloa at mmokgohloa@wrseta.org.za
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CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: SPECIALISED RESEARCH LEADERSHIP CHAIRS
The W&RSETA invites Higher Education Institutions, Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges and Community Education and Training colleges to submit expressions of interest for the establishment of Research Leadership Chairs. Applications are invited from institutions based in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces for the Retails Chairs under a newly designed model.
Applications must be submitted by 25 July 2025.
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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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WHOLESAY APRIL 2025
The first edition of WholeSay for 2025/26 is now available. This issue features the CEO’s stakeholder connections, the W&RSETA’s skills priorities for 2025/26, celebrates the successful completion of the SETA’s Cross-Border E-Commerce Internship Programme in China.
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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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