The W&RSETA invites public TVET colleges to submit expression of interest to apply for recommendation to the QCTO as assessment centres for various wholesale and retail qualifications.
Closing date for the submission of applications is Friday, 9 October 2020 at 14H00.
Click here to download the Application form
Click here to download Qualification Venue Readiness Checklist: Bicycle Mechanic
The W&RSETA informs stakeholders of the relocation of some of its provincial offices during September 2020. Stakeholders are welcome to contact the respective Provincial Managers on the contact list attached should the need arise.
Stakeholders are informed of the extension of current contracts due to the COVID-19 national lockdown. Related queries should be directed to the relevant Regional Manager or Project Owner
Click here for the letter to stakeholders
Click here for the letter to SDPs
DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT REGULATIONS
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has published regulations on President Ramaphosa’s declaration of a national disaster in the wake of the COVID-19 (corona virus) outbreak in line with the Disaster Management Act.
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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
Employers and employees that are distress due to the COVID-19 are encouraged to apply for the COVID-19 TERS special benefit under the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).
Click here for the W&RSETA guide on the Scheme
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.
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The Department of Higher Education and Training has published the SETA COVID-19 Guidelines to provide direction on the operations of the SETAs during the national lockdown.
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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.
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Stakeholders are informed that the W&RSETA will continue to pay learner stipends during the COVID-19 lockdown in line with the SETAs COVID-19 directive from the Department of Higher Education and Training.
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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.
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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.
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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
W&RSETA-accredited Skills Development Providers (SPDs) are informed of the measures for the phasing-in of learners for physical classroom training in the workplace or provider training sites in in line with government’s risk adjusted strategy for the COVID-19 lockdown.
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The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Nzimande has gazetted the regulations on the reopening of institutions offering qualifications registered on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework as part of government’s Risk-adjusted Strategy to deal with COVID-19.
The notice provides directives for the gradual reopening of learning institutions to address, prevent and combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The August issue of WholeSay, the official newsletter of the W&RSETA is now available with the latest updates in skills development. Updates include the stakeholder feedback from the 2020/2021 Sector Skills Plan consultation process, the official launch of the W&RSETA and Vodacom Graduate Programme in Limpopo and the 20-year legacy DVD in celebration of the W&RSETA’s 20th year of existence.
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