Welcome to W&RSETA | Vision & Mission

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 Strategy (NSDS).

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

MANUAL SUBMISSION OF THE WSS/WSP/ATR by 31 May 2020

The W&RSETA has approved the manual submission of the Annexure II templates for stakeholders that are unable to submit bulk uploads through the Management Information System. Submissions must be made to the relevant regional office by the due date of 31 May 2020.

Click here for the notice.

ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF LEARNING DURING COVID-19

Skills Development Providers are notified about the measures that have been put in place for the delivery of learning during the COVID-19 lockdown in line with the directive from the QCTO.

Click here for the letter from the W&RSETA in this regard.

REPRIORITISATION OF THE W&RSETA 2020/2021 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN AND REVIEW OF IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP

The W&RSETA is in the process of finalising the reprioritisation of the 2020/2021 APP for approval by the Minister. This is as a result of the impact of COVID-19 on the SETAs and the industry. The SETA has also reviewed the implementation roadmap to address concerns and other input from stakeholders on the implementation of training in the sector as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Click here for the letter to stakeholders.

STAKEHOLDER NOTICE - ANNEXURE II PROCESS, SIGNING OF GRANT CLAIMS AND PAYMENT OF LEARNER STIPENDS DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

The W&RSETA requests stakeholders to note arrangements that have been implemented with respect to Annexure II processes and signing of grant claim forms as well as clarity on the payment of learner stipends and UIF claims during the national lockdown.

Click here for the letter.

URGENT STAKEHOLDER NOTICES – ANNEXURE II SUBMISSION AND DISCRETIONARY GRANTS 2020/2021

Stakeholders requested to refer to the notice on bulk uploads on the Management Information System for Annexure II submissions. The notice also provides and update on implementation of the 2020/2021 Discretionary Grants in line with the review of the W&RSETA’s Annual Performance Plan due to COVID-19.

Click here for the notice.

STAKEHOLDER NOTICE - PAYMENT OF TRAINING PROVIDERS

The W&RSETA has issued a communique to address queries and complaints regarding the payment of first tranche invoices to training providers during the national lockdown.

Click here for the letter

NEW BOARD OF THE W&RSETA APPOINTED

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr BE Nzimande has appointed the new Board of the W&RSETA effective from 1 April 2020 for a five-year term up to 31 March 2025.

Click here for the stakeholder notice on the appointment.

ORGANISING FRAMEWORK FOR OCCUPATIONS (OFO)

Stakeholders are informed that the Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) mapping tool has been designed to make it simple and easy for employers to find their occupations on the OFO. The system also ensures that more accurate occupational data is provided to the SETAs to enable adequate and timeous supply of the skills in demand. The tool will also assist stakeholders when submitting the WSP/ATR by improving accuracy of the occupations and interventions . Feedback regarding the mapping tool can be emailed to Mxolisi Maphakela on mmaphakela@wrseta.org.za.

Click here to access the mapping tool.

EXTENSION OF THE 2020/2021 ANNEXURE II SUBMISSION DEADLINE

The W&RSETA has extended the deadline for the submission of the 2020/2021 Annexure II documents to 31 May 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 national lockdown. Click here for the notice.