The mandate of the new Department included aspects of skills development which had previously resided in the Department of Labour. The new Department was specifically established to focus on post-school education and training holistically and has extended its scope of operations extensively.
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The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is a Quality Council established in 2010 in terms of the Skills Development Act (Act 97 of 1998) as amended in 2008. The QCTO also offers guidance to skills development providers (private and public) and assessment centres who must be accredited by the QCTO in order to implement occupational qualifications.
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The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) is a public entity established in terms of the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998). The MICT SETA plays a pivotal role in achieving South Africa’s skills development and economic growth within the sub-sectors it operates namely; Advertising, Film and Electronic Media, Electronics, Information Technology and Telecommunications.
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The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa forms the basis of an education system based on the values of human rights and dignity, equality, freedom, non-racism and non-sexism. Section 29(1) of the Constitution guarantees the right to basic education (including adult basic education) and further education that the state must progressively make available and accessible.
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The Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) is one of the 21 SETAs established under the Skills Development Act (No 97 of 1998) in 2001.CATHSSETA was formally known as the Tourism and Hospitality Education and Training Authority (THETA) until 1 April 2012, when we became the Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority. Our mandate is to facilitate skills development within our sub-sectors through the disbursement of grants for learning programmes and monitoring of education and training as outlined in the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS). We operate in the following sub-sectors: Arts, Culture and Heritage Conservation Gaming and Lotteries Hospitality Sport, Recreation and Fitness Tourism and Travel Services
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AgriSETA creates and promotes opportunities for social, economic and employment growth for agri-enterprises through relevant, quality and accessible education, training and development in both primary and secondary agriculture, in conjunction with other stakeholders in agriculture.
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The Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FP&M SETA) is mandated to enhance skills development within South Africa's fibre processing and manufacturing sectors. Established on April 1, 2011, the FP&M SETA serves 13 sub-sectors: clothing, footwear, forestry, furniture, general goods, leather, packaging, print media, printing, publishing, pulp and paper, textiles, and wood products.
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The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) is a public entity established under the Skills Development Act No. 97 of 1998, as amended. Its primary mandate is to facilitate skills development within South Africa's wholesale and retail sector. This involves implementing learning programs, disbursing grants, and monitoring education and training initiatives in alignment with the National Skills Development Plan (NSDP). WRSETA Key responsibilities of the W&RSETA include: Developing Sector Skills Plans (SSPs): These plans profile the sector, identify key skills drivers, address occupational shortages and skills gaps, and outline strategic skills priorities. SOUTH AFRICA GOVERNMENT Implementing Learning Programs: This encompasses facilitating learnerships, apprenticeships, internships, and other skills development programs tailored to the sector's needs. Disbursing Grants: Allocating funds to support employers and training providers in delivering effective skills development initiatives. Monitoring Education and Training: Ensuring that training programs meet quality standards and effectively address the sector's skills requirements. Through these efforts, the W&RSETA aims to enhance the skills base of the wholesale and retail sector, thereby contributing to economic growth and addressing challenges such as unemployment, inequality, and poverty in South Africa
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