The CUT-W&RSETA Research Leadership Chair embarked on a Food Safety Training Programme to training, mentor, and support 2000 SMMEs to enhance food safety practices. The programme is part of the W&RSETA initiative to drive inclusive economic growth through government, education, and community partnerships.
The Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&RSETA) in collaboration with the Department of Retail Business Management at Cape Peninsula University of Technology conducted a transformative workshop programme to raise awareness on the prevalent issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The workshops were a demonstration of a commitment to creating safer, more inclusive communities within the wholesale and retail space and country at large.
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.