Stakeholders are informed of the extension of current contracts due to the COVID-19 national lockdown. Related queries should be directed to the relevant Regional Manager or Project Owner. Attached is the Notice, Annexure A-B and Annexure C
Stakeholders are informed that the W&RSETA will continue to pay learner stipends during the COVID-19 lockdown in line with the SETAs COVID-19 directive from the Department of Higher Education and Training.
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The W&RSETA has implemented measures to address the impact of COVID-19 (corona virus) global pandemic on the implementation and delivery of learning programmes in the Wholesale and Retail Sector.
Attached it the letter to all stakeholders and Training Providers from the W&RSETA CEO
The Department of Higher Education and Training has published the SETA COVID-19 Guidelines to provide direction on the operations of the SETAs during the national lockdown.
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Employers and employees that are distress due to the COVID-19 are encouraged to apply for the COVID-19 TERS special benefit under the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).
Click here for the W&RSETA guide on the Scheme.
The W&RSETA has noted with concern several adverts to stakeholders purporting to be endorsed by the SETA. Stakeholders are informed that the W&RSETA has not endorsed, approved, partnered with or mandated any service provider on our behalf to provide assistance to stakeholders in the midst of COVID- 19. Please be cautious of any emails or messages purporting to have been approved or endorsed by the W&RSETA. Updates will be sent to stakeholders directly from the W&RSETA and not through a third party.
DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT REGULATIONS
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has published regulations on President Ramaphosa’s declaration of a national disaster in the wake of the COVID-19 (corona virus) outbreak in line with the Disaster Management Act.
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The W&RSETA has approved the manual submission of the Annexure II templates for stakeholders that are unable to submit bulk uploads through the Management Information System. Submissions must be made to the relevant regional office by the due date of 31 May 2020.
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Skills Development Providers are notified about the measures that have been put in place for the delivery of learning during the COVID-19 lockdown in line with the directive from the QCTO.
Click here for the letter from the W&RSETA in this regard.
The W&RSETA is in the process of finalising the reprioritisation of the 2020/2021 APP for approval by the Minister. This is as a result of the impact of COVID-19 on the SETAs and the industry. The SETA has also reviewed the implementation roadmap to address concerns and other input from stakeholders on the implementation of training in the sector as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.