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The W&RSETA has opened applications for the 2025 Retail Management Development Programme (RMDP). The programme aims to create a skilled middle management complement for the Wholesale and Retail Sector. Companies can nominate identified middle managers, supervisors and team leaders for the programme. 

Closing date: 28 October 2024 through the appointed institutions. 

Click here for the advert 

The September edition of WholeSay is now available. This month’s issue offers updates on the ILDP immersions to Turkey and Canada, highlights from our bursary roadshow and graduation celebrations from learnership programmes.

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The W&RSETA invites its constituent business and labour organisations, stakeholder companies, institutions of learning, training providers and other interest groups to the 2024 Annual General Meeting.

17 October 2024 | Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town & Virtual

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The W&RSETA is inviting its stakeholder companies to nominate senior managers who have been identified for the talent pipeline development for the 2025 ILDP. 

Nominations must be made on the UCT link by 26 October 2024. 

Click here for the advert, programme brochures, programme overview and link to UCT website for further information and application

The W&RSETA encourages its stakeholder and partners to participate in the National Skills Awards. These awards that are hosted by the National Skills Authority are aimed at recognising remarkable contribution to skills development by various roles players. 

Applications must be submitted by 04 October 2024. 

click here for the advert, application form and guidelines

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

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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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. 

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 

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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