Stakeholder attention is drawn to the Gazette by the Minister of Higher Education, Dr NP Nkabane, providing guidelines on the implementation of the Directive on the Implementation of and Transitional Arrangements for pre-2009 Qualifications (legacy qualifications). The last enrolment date for these qualifications may be extended by up to two years if meeting the criteria set by the SAQA and QCTO.
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENTS
The W&RSETA is recruiting for the following vacant positions:
DECEMBER WHOLESAY NEWSLETTER
The last issue of the WholeSay for 2024 has been released. This issue reflects on the highlights of our collective achievements to skills development in the Wholesale and Retail Sector.
We wish a rewarding festive trading period and a good rest for those who will be taking time off work.
Happy holidays!
STAKEHOLDER NOTICE - PAYMENT DELAYS FOR MANDATORY GRANTS
W&RSETA stakeholders are informed of technical challenges on the Skills Development Levy System of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The resultant impact of this issue is that the W&RSETA is unable to process payments for Mandatory Grants due to employer files not provided from August 2024 to date.
EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (W&RSETA) ACCOUNTING AUTHORITY
Please note that the Minister has approved approval for the extension of deadline for the submission of nominations for Accounting Authorities to 15 December 2024.
WHOLESAY NOVEMBER 2024
The November edition of WholeSay is out now with the month's updates. These include the 2024 W&RSETA Research Conference and the conclusion of the 2023 International Leadership Development Programme. Other highlights are on the FRA Conference, the Presidential SMME and Co-operatives Awards and advocacy campaigns.
AMENDMENT NOTICE: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (W&RSETA) ACCOUNTING AUTHORITY
Following the advertisement of nominations for the Accounting Authority of the W&RSETA, stakeholders are informed that the SAPS clearance and qualifications verification reports are not required on the application process. These verifications will be conducted only for suitable candidates who have been identified for appointment.
INTERNATIONLA IMMERSION OPPORTUNITY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN EMERGING FASHION DESIGNERS
The W&RSETA invites South African emerging fashion designers to be part of the Design Immersion in Istanbul, Turkey and growth support programme in February 2025.
Closing date: 6 December 2024