Welcome to W&RSETA

The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) was established in 2000 in terms of the Skills Development Act (as amended). The public entity aims to facilitate the skills development needs of the Wholesale and Retail (W&R) Sector through the implementation of learning programmes, disbursement of grants and monitoring of education and training as outlined in the National Skills Development Plan (NSDP).

SETAs are entities of the Department of Higher Education and Training. There are 21 SETAs; each servicing a specific economic sector of the Country.

 

CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT – GAZETTE ON SETA GRANT REGULATIONS

01 Feb

Stakeholders are informed of the gazette issued by the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology inviting public comment on the draft SETA Grant Regulations regarding monies received by SETAs and related matters. The W&RSETA encourages its stakeholders to participate in this critical process by submitting comments to the Director-General within the 21-day period from the date of publication of the gazette.

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DECEMBER WHOLESAY NEWSLETTER

19 Dec

The last issue of the WholeSay newsletter for 2022 is now available. The focus as we end the year is reflecting on our collective achievements to skills development in the Wholesale and Retail Sector in 2022.

We will reconnect in the new year to update you on the latest updates.

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CALL FOR RESEARCH THEMES OR TOPICS: W&RSETA RESEARCH AGENDA UPDATE

28 Oct

Stakeholders in the Wholesale and Retail Sector are invited to submit proposals for themes or topics for the W&RSETA’s Sector Skills Plan and sector priorities that will contribute to the W&RSETA Research Agenda. The aim of the Research Agenda provides is to improve the quality of labour market data and information relevant to strategic interventions that will enable effective and responsive implementation of skills development programmes in the Wholesale and Retail Sector.

Proposals should be submitted to Reagalaletsa Matlhoahela at RMatlhoahela@wrseta.org.za by 30 April 2023.

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