The W&RSETA informs its stakeholders of the implementation and transitional arrangements for pre-2009 qualifications, traders and Regulatory Unit Standards following the directive issued by the Minister of Higher Education and Training in Government Gazette No. 54858.
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The W&RSETA conveys appreciation to thank all stakeholders that submitted applications for Artisan, ARPL and Candidacy Programmes through the 2026/27 Discretionary Grant Funding Window advertised on 21 April 2026. Evaluations of the applications are currently in progress and applicants will be advised of the outcome of their applications by 31 August 2026.
The W&RSETA invites SAQA-registered business schools and universities to apply for the PIVOTAL Discretionary Grant Funding Window to implement the 2026/27 Retail Management Development Programme (RMDP). The RMDP will be implemented at NQF 6 - 7 SAQA registered QCTO/CHE accredited qualifications.
Submission deadline: 10 August 2026. No late applications will be considered.
SAQA-registered business schools or universities are invited to apply for the delivery of the 2026/27 International Leadership Development Programme (ILDP) with the objective of at accelerating development of wholesale and retail senior and executive managers through curated international immersions combined with a learning programme.
Closing date: 10 August 2026. No late applications will be considered.
The W&RSETA’s first edition of the 2026/27 WholeSay newsletter is now available.
This edition features updates from the CEO’s stakeholder engagements, the inaugural W&RSETA Youth Engagement, SSP consultations, among other activities. The newsletter also includes successes from the ILDP and advocacy campaigns.
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The Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&RSETA) invites its stakeholder companies to apply for funding towards Legacy Qualifications that were extended and approved the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Hon Buti Manamela and published by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on 17 June 2026.
Closing date: 15 July 2026
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The W&RSETA invites levy-paying wholesale and retail companies to apply for bursaries on behalf of employees who were funded by the W&RSETA for the 2025 academic year and have continued or will be continuing into the next level of their qualifications in 2026.
Closing date: 15 July 2026
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The W&RSETA invites its stakeholders and partners (researchers and academics, policymakers and institutions of learning) to its second biennial Research Conference. The conference will create a platform for innovative research showcase and inspiring discussions that contribute to meaningful dialogue and gain valuable insights that will shape the future of skills and drive transformation in the Wholesale and Retail Sector.
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