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SETAS as intends to upskill our work force which contributes to a booming market. Upgrading your skills will result in more opportunities.
In our thriving economy skills are popular. An increasing number of employers are looking for workers who are skilled in a variety of aspects. Updating your expertise can be a golden ticket into a much better life, better occupation along with improved opportunities. Nevertheless, lots of individuals leave school without the crucial workplace skills to enhance their lives. This really is the area where SETAS is sold in. SETAS intends to upskill our workforce which causes a booming economy.
What is a SETA?
Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA), is a multi-sector vocational skills training firm in South Africa. Since March 2020, there are twenty-one SETA’s in operation. Each SETA is charged with developing and managing learnerships, internship, unit based skills programs, and apprenticeships within its jurisdiction. This is the largest sector education and training agency in South Africa and is dedicated to developing, maintaining and enhancing the nation’s skills base. SETA has a diverse range of career options and it has an active program in career transition for its learners and trainees. The aim of this program is to develop a well-rounded and confident workforce that can adapt to change and improve their overall quality of life.
A key feature of Sector Education and Training is that it is focused on the development of skills in the most demanding sectors in our economy. These are the sectors that are the most profitable for our countries. SETA’s aim is to deliver a wide variety of training opportunities for professionals and other students who have a passion for different types of industry. From information technology to engineering, from marketing and communications to legal services, SETA provides training in a variety of industries.
As the country’s leading career and education consultancy firm, Sector Education and Training are committed to developing, maintaining and improving the employment and quality of life of South Africans by giving them access to world-class education, professional certification, and vocational training that will help them to find their dream job. They are committed to developing an environment where people in all walks of life can thrive by developing business relationships with various employers. They work with companies that need their services and they provide these with career counselling services, professional certification and vocational training. They also facilitate placement of the best trained individuals in jobs.
How to Register With SETA
Do you wish to register your company with SETA? These simple steps should help:
- Ensure your company is registered with the Skills Development Levy and paying their 1% contribution to the levy.
- Indicate on the SARS form that you would like to register with your industry specific SETA.
- Set up a Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) . This is a document that outlines how the employer is going to address the training and development needs at his/her workplace.
- Once you have implemented the Workplace Skills Plan, a company will be eligible for a Workplace Implementation Grant.
For more information on the registration process have a look at the official SETA website.
List of SETAS
As mentioned, the economy is split into 21 sectors. This means that there are 21 SETAS that plan and manage the training of South Africa’s workers.
AGRISETA
This sector creates opportunities for people who would like to start a career in the agriculture industry. They teach skills relevant to the field, and promote all aspects of this industry.
Bank SETA
Banking Sector Education and Training Authority aims to create skills and programmes that will enable individuals to become successful in the banking and finance industry.
Chieta
Chieta aims to develop skills and create programmes for anyone who wants to enter a career in the chemical industries.
EWSETA
The Energy & Water Sector Education Training Authority teaches skills and creates programmes for people who want to be successful in this industry.
PSETA
The Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority seeks to develop skills in the public sector to individuals who would like to start their careers in the local government.
CETA
Construction Education and Training Authority aims to combat the scarce skills in the construction sector by creating and promoting programmes to individuals who would like to kickstart a career in the construction industry.
CATHSSETA
The Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority develops and enhances skills in a wide variety of industries. This authority creates skills programmes for many different fields, such as travel and tourism.
ETDP SETA
The Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority seeks to develop skills to provide and enhance skills in the Education sector.
FP&M SETA
Fibre Processing and Manufacturing (FP&M) SETA creates and promotes skills in a wide variety of sectors and to strengthen sectors that are closely related to each other.
FASSET
Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority aims to teach finance and accounting skills to have more equipped professionals in the financial sector.
FOODBEV SETA
This sector creates skills development programmes to people who would like to be successful in the food and beverage industry
HWSETA
The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority trains and creates skills for individuals who would like to start their career in the Health and welfare industry.
INSETA
The skills in this industry are very poor and they would like to increase the amount of insurance professionals in South Africa.
LGSETA
The Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority aims to create skills and train individuals who will sustain and maintain practices within local governments.
MERSETA
Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services creates skills development programmes that will increase the amount of engineering and manufacturing professionals in our country.
MICT
The Media, Information and Communications Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority aims to provide skills and training to individuals who would like to have a successful career in the media and communications field.
MQA
In this field individuals are able to learn more about the mining industry and how to have a successful career
SASSETA
The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority creates and promotes skills development programmes that aim to teach and train individuals who would like to start a career in this field.
Services SETA
Services SETA creates, facilitates and promotes the skills development programmes that will teach individuals workplace skills.
TETA
Transport Education Training Authority aims to teach and train individuals the skills needed in all aspects of transportation and create a strong transportation workforce in South Africa.
W&RSETA
The aims of this sector is to facilitate the needs for skilled professionals in the wholesale and retail sector.
How to Register With SETA
Do you wish to register your company with SETA? These simple steps should help:
- Ensure your company is registered with the Skills Development Levy and paying their 1% contribution to the levy.
- Indicate on the SARS form that you would like to register with your industry specific SETA.
- Set up a Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) . This is a document that outlines how the employer is going to address the training and development needs at his/her workplace.
- Once you have implemented the Workplace Skills Plan, a company will be eligible for a Workplace Implementation Grant.
For more information on the registration process have a look at the official SETA website.