WESTEN CAPE PROVINCIAL OFFICE PREMISES NOTICE
The W&RSETA informs stakeholders about the temporary closure of the Western Cape provincial office for operational reasons. The office staff will be available to serve stakeholders remotely until further notice.
We assure stakeholders of our commitment to provide ongoing service during this period. Stakeholders will be notified when the office is reopened.
For any related or service concerns, kindly contact the Provincial Manager, Ashley Goliath at agoliath@wrseta.org.za
EXTENSION OF THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR DG SME CATEGORY A
The W&RSETA notifies its stakeholders and interested parties of the extension of the application deadline for Non-PIVOTAL programmes under the Discretionary Grant SME Category A to 15 September 2024.
Stakeholders that meet the application eligibility criteria are invited to submit their applications on the W&RSETA MIS per the application guidelines provided in the Non-PIVOTAL funding window advert published on 15 August 2024.
The advert can be accessed from this link
ENROLMENT EXTENSION FOR LEGACY QUALIFICATIONS
The W&RSETA wishes to provide further clarity regarding the DHET directive on the implementation and transitional arrangements for pre-2009 qualifications, gazetted on 3 June 2024.
Skills development providers whose accreditation is scheduled to lapse should liaise with the QAs in their respective provinces to apply for an extension of the qualifications enrolment end date before expiration of the accreditation.
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WHOLESAY AUGUST 2024
The August edition of WholeSay which coincides with the conclusion of the Women's Month commemoration is out now. The W&RSETA is paying tribute to women in the Wholesale and Retail, celebrating their contribution to the prosperity of the sector. Other features of the month are on stakeholder engagements led by the Board and CEO.
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CALL FOR SPECIAL PROJECT PROPOSALS – 2025/25
W&RSETA stakeholder and strategic partners are invited to submit proposals for collaborative projects for the 2025/26 financial year. Proposals should be aligned with the W&RSETA’s strategic priorities as aligned in the Sector Skills Plan and Strategic Plan for consideration.
Submissions must be made by 15 September 2024.
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IMPORTANT ALERT - NON-PIVOTAL PROGRAMMES TRAINING AND GRANTS
The W&RSETA cautions stakeholders about adverts that are being circulated regarding training and grant applications for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Please note that the advert for the 2024/25 Non-PIVOTAL Funding Window was recently published and will close on 30 August 2024.
The W&RSETA has not yet allocated numbers to any stakeholders for these grants.
Stakeholders are requested to refrain from using the W&RSETA logo on their adverts without approval.
For related queries, please refer to the advert or contact the relevant provincial offices.
INTRODUCING THE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SETA ONLINE CAREER GUIDANCE TOOLKIT
The W&RSETA is pleased to introduce its Online Career Guidance Toolkit, a comprehensive digital resource designed to support career development within the Wholesale and Retail sector. This innovative resource is designed to help young people explore and access the diverse opportunities available within the Wholesale and Retail Sector
The online career guidance toolkit is now available this link
W&RSETA DE-ACCREDITATION OF A SERVICE PROVIDER PHAAHLANA-MAHLAKO TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY PTY LTD
The W&RSETA hereby advises the stakeholders in the Wholesale and Retail Sector regarding the de-accreditation of Phaahlana-Mahlako Technology Academy (Pty) Ltd as the W&RSETA primary skills development Provider.
The de-accreditation of the Phaahlana-Mahlako Technology Academy (Pty) Ltd is for 2 years as per the W&RSETA Policy, effective 1 March 2024. We endeavor to fulfill this mandate in partnership with the QCTO, our stakeholders and learners.
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