The W&RSETA seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to lead the SETA as its Chief Executive Officer for a five-year fixed-term period. Applications close on 21 June 2020.
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VACANCY – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
INVITATION: 2020/2021 ONLINE SECTOR SKILLS PLAN (SSP) ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS
Wholesale and retail employers are invited to participate in the 2020/2021 annual SSP engagement sessions. The purpose of these sessions is to solicit inputs on critical areas around skills development, economic and labour market to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
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W&RSETA RESPONSE TO RETURN OF PHYSICAL CLASSROOM TRAINING IN THE WORKPLACE AND TRAINING PROVIDER SITES ON 01 JUNE 2020
W&RSETA-accredited Skills Development Providers (SPDs) are informed of the measures for the phasing-in of learners for physical classroom training in the workplace or provider training sites in in line with government’s risk adjusted strategy for the COVID-19 lockdown.
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EXTENSION OF AGREEMENTS HELD BETWEEN THE W&RSETA AND STAKEHOLDERS AS A RESULT OF COVID-19 NATIONAL LOCKDOWN
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
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (DHET) SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITIES (SETAS) COVID-19 DIRECTIVE
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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W&RSETA RESPONSE TO THE IMPACT OF CODVID-19 ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SECTOR
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
SETA COVID-19 GUIDELINES PUBLISHED
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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TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE/EMPLOYER RELIEF SCHEME (TERS) FOR COVID-19
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.
STAKEHOLDER NOTICE - ADVERTISING ON ONLINE DELIVERY OF PROGRAMMES
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.