The W&RSETA has opened applications from nominated middle managers, supervisors and team leaders for the 2026 Retail Management Development Programme (RMDP). The programme equips middle managers with skills for operational excellence and prepares them for the next level of management. The 2026 will be offered as NQF level 6 and 7 qualifications.
The W&RSETA is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the 2026 ILDP. Nominations from W&RSETA registered companies for this high impact executive development programme will be open until 10 November 2025.
The W&RSETA is proud to present the 2025 Good Practice Awards – an esteemed platform celebrating individuals, organisations, and training providers who exemplify innovation, impact, and best practices in skills development across the sector.
Stakeholders are invited to submit nominations by 12 October 2025.
The W&RSETA invites its constituent business and labour organisations; and stakeholder companies, institutions of learning and skills development partners to the 2025 Annual General Meeting.
15 October 2025 | Running Waters Venue, Qheberha | Virtual
Click here for the invitation
The applications for qualified candidates to participate in sector-specific research on skills demand and supply in the W&RSETA Wholesale and Retail Leadership Chairs have been extended to 12 September 2025. The research will analyse the factors shaping skills requirements within the Wholesale and Retail Sector, with a focus on market trends, consumer behaviour, workforce transitions, and the impact of the 4IR on skills development.
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