2025/26 FUNDING WINDOW: SKILLS PROGRAMMES FOR VOCATIONAL: RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
The W&RSETA invites applications from the Accredited Skills Development Providers, Public and Private TVET and HET Institutions, and Traditional Councils with scope to implement vocational skills programmes. This programme aims to promote self-development and entrepreneurship for unemployed people in rural areas focusing on work readiness and vocational skills programmes.
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W&RSETA WHOLESAY NEWSLETTER
The W&RSETA’s second edition of the WholeSay newsletter is now available.
This edition provides an overview on a wide-range of key activities, and major milestones during the second and third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. Please peruse the newsletter for insights from our groundbreaking projects and celebrating milestones in the Wholesale and Retail Sector.
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FRAUDULENT COMMUNICATION - BID WRSCM-2025/2026-0022
The W&RSETA alerts service providers to fraudulent calls and messages regarding Bid WRSCM-2025/2026-0022 for the Panel for the provision for catering and décor services to the W&RSETA Head Office and Regional Offices on an as and when required basis for a period of three (3) years.
Service providers are cautioned to ignore communication suspected to originate from the number 066 124 3710. The W&RSETA does not correspond with bidders via WhatsApp or any other social media platform.
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INVITATION - RESEARCH-LED SKILLS DIALOGUES
The Sector Education and Training Authority Forum in partnership with University of the Witwatersrand invites stakeholders to the 2026 Research-led Skills Dialogues. Industry leaders, associations and organised labour will gather to engage on insights projected by research and stakeholder perspectives
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STAKEHOLDER NOTICE – INTER-SETA TRANSFER PROCESS
The Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&RSETA) hereby invite stakeholders who are currently registered with other SETAs in terms of Section 5 of the Skills Development Levy Act (SDL) prescribed by South African Revenue Services (SARS) and need to transfer their registration to W&RSETA to use the following process.
Stakeholders should use the attached application form to apply for the Inter-SETA transfer and email to SETAtransfers@wrseta.org.za. A SARS guideline with contact details is also attached for clarity.
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: SPECIALISED RESEARCH LEADERSHIP CHAIRS - ADVANCING RESEARCH EXCELLENCE IN THE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SECTOR
The W&RSETA invites expressions of interest from institutions of learning comprising HETs, TVETs and CETs for the establishment of Research Leadership Chairs under a newly designed model that will be launched in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. This initiative is aimed at driving innovation, addressing emerging challenges, and fostering transformation within the Wholesale and Retail Sector.
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – 2026/27 DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDING WINDOW
The W&RSETA invites wholesale and retail levy-paying companies, constituent associations, public and private institutions of learning and trade unions to apply for the 2026/27 Discretionary Grants to implement interventions that address the Sectoral Priority Occupations and interventions, as well as Emerging Occupations outlined in the 2026/27 Sector Skills Plan.
Applications should be submitted through the W&RSETA MIS on or before 31 January 2026.
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SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR MARKERS AND MODERATORS
The W&RSETA, a Quality Partner: Assessment of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, is inviting subject matter experts to express intent for application to mark and/or moderate final assessments for the Wholesale and Retail Sector.
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2026/27 MANDATORY GRANTS APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
The Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&RSETA) invites qualifying levy paying companies within the Wholesale and Retail Sector to apply for the 2026/27 Mandatory Grants. Companies may submit their applications via the MIS System the on or before 30 April 2026.
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STAKEHOLDER UPDATE – OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW STATUS
The W&RSETA is pleased to provide an update on the progress made regarding the occupational qualifications review process as at 01 December 2025.
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CALL FOR RESEARCH PAPERS - 2026 W&RSETA RESEARCH CONFERENCE
Academics, researchers, industry professionals, and practitioners are invited to submit papers for the 2026 W&RSETA Research Conference. Leading experts and decision-makers will converge to explore emerging trends, innovative practices, and workforce transformation in the Wholesale and Retail Sector. Submissions should provide evidence-based insights, practical implications, or policy guidance aligned with the conference theme “Wholesale and Retail Re-imagined: Next Generation Skills, Innovation and Entrepreneurship”
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