The W&RSETA reported a successive unqualified audit report and a record-high 94% achievement from the Auditor-General South Africa at the Annual General Meeting held in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on 15 October 2025. Stakeholders adopted the W&RSETA 2024/25 Annual Report and the 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan.
Thank you to all our stakeholders for enabling these achievements.
W&RSETA stakeholders are informed about the status of the review of occupational qualifications for the W&R Sector.
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The W&RSETA is pleased to announce its new Board as appointed by the Minister of Higher Education and Training to serve the Wholesale and Retail Sector for a five-year term commencing 30 September 2025.
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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
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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.