The February issue of WholeSay is now available. Some of the highlights in this issue include our hosting of the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) for their skills development visit to South Africa that concluded with the signing of a new MoU with the W&RSETA. Another update is on the 2022/23 Provincial Skills Plan consultations and engagements as part of the SSP update.
The Management Information System (MIS) is now open for the 2022-23 Mandatory Grant applications. Qualifying W&RSETA levy-paying companies are invited to submit Annexure II documents (WSP/ATR/PIVOTAL Plan) by 30 April 2022 to receive Mandatory Grants and participate in Discretionary Grant funded programmes.
Wholesale and retail companies are invited to express interest to capacitate Higher Education and Training (HET) lecturers on the NCV Retail subjects within the retail sector as part of the W&RSETA’s programmes to provide practical experience for lecturers to deliver this qualification. The 5-day capacitation programme must be completed between 7 March and 11 March 2022.
Closing date for applications has been extended to 25 February 2022 at 17H00
Following numerous requests from stakeholders, the W&RSETA has extended the due date for nominations for the 2021/22 Retail Management Development Programme to 15 February 2022.
SETA-accredited skills development providers and worker colleges are invited to apply for the 2021/22 Discretionary Grant Funding Window for the delivery of a customised Workers Representation Programme to include COVID-19 related components.
Applications must be submitted by 22 February 2022. No late applications will be considered.
Stakeholder companies that submitted nominations for the 2021/22 ILDP are requested to note the update regarding the programme.
Click here for the notice
Stakeholders (academics, employers and trade unions) are invited to submit research papers for presentation and discussion at the inaugural Wholesale and Retail SETA Research Conference in May 2022. The conference supports the W&RSETA’s role in conducting labour market research in the Wholesale and Retail Sector and disseminate key outcomes, findings, and recommendations of research studies.