W&RSETA-accredited training providers, employers, TVET colleges or HET institutions and development agencies are invited to apply for the Discretionary Grant for the 2025/26 funding window for the following skills development interventions in the Wholesale and Retail Sector:
The W&RSETA invites organised constituencies within the Wholesale and Retail Sector to submit nomination of suitably qualified individuals to serve on the Accounting Authority (Board) for the period 01 April 2025 – 31 March 2030. The role of the Accounting Authority as stipulated by the W&RSETA Constitution, is to govern and control the W&RSETA through strategic leadership.
Nominations should be submitted by 15 August 2025
The W&RSETA invites suitably qualified individuals to serve on the W&RSETA Accounting Authority for the period 01 April 2025 – 31 March 2030. The role of the Accounting Authority, in line with the W&RSETA Constitution, is to govern and control the W&RSETA by providing strategic leadership.
Nominations should be submitted by 29 August 2025
Stakeholders are notified that the Quality Council For Trades & Occupations(QCTO) has approved the development of the new qualifications to be implemented within the Wholesale and Retail Sector. The Occupational Curriculum created by the W&RSETA SME working group is attached for your input.
The W&RSETA’s first edition of the WholeSay newsletter is now available!
This edition provides a comprehensive overview of key activities, strategic initiatives, and milestones achieved during the first quarter. We invite you to explore the highlights and gain valuable insights into our ongoing efforts to advance skills development within the Wholesale and Retail Sector.
The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa in partnership with the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority, is undertaking a key initiative to formalise professional career pathways within the wholesale and retail sector. As part of this initiative, CGCSA is applying for recognition as a Professional Body with the South African Qualifications Authority.
Stakeholders in the Wholesale and Retail Sector are invited to participate in a national survey focused on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in South Africa’s Wholesale and Retail Sector. This initiative is part of our ongoing Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (PDRF) projects, aimed at shaping responsive and forward-looking skills development strategies in the age of digital transformation.