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.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – W&RSETA 2026 BURSARY SCHEME ARE NOW OPEN
The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) invites public and private TVET and HET institutions, bursary administrators, W&RSETA levy-paying companies and Retail Chairs to apply for the W&RSETA Bursary Scheme for retail and related qualifications. Funding is available for new unemployed students as well as students who are currently funded by the W&RSETA for the 2025 academic year and will be continuing into the next level of their qualifications.
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.
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.
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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