Howzit My China?
Wait, what?! You may be wondering what this has to do with price of tea in China? Or why 2023 is the “bull” in the China shop??
China symbolises a 20th anniversary…..and that’s exactly what this is! Thrive is 20 years old this month! Who would’ve thought?
And in sincere gratitude and recognition of your important role in this journey, we’re offering you – Thrive Tribe – the gift of our time and support through this bumpy, changing landscape. A free QCTO information webinar is scheduled for the morning of 16 February. Seats are limited to the first 100 responses – so feel free to sign up and we’ll send you a coupon for this complimentary information sharing session.
I look forward to engaging with more of you this year as we move towards a more interactive and personable Thrive experience.
Thank you for walking alongside us and for making our dream possible. We couldn’t have done this without you…
Yours in Skills,
Andrea, Ingrid, and the whole Thrive team
QCTO AND SETA NEWS
QCTO NOTICE
Urban-Econ:NIKELA have been appointed by the QCTO to conduct a large-scale survey with industry stakeholders to gain their insights into the level of satisfaction regarding their interactions with the QCTO (and where applicable, OQSF related qualifications).
As a stakeholder, your inputs and insights are highly regarded, and as such we invite you to take part in this survey:
Click here to conduct the survey
Please do not hesitate to contact QCTO and thank you in advance for taking part in this important study!
QCTO NOTICE
Re. OQSF Policy 2021 – Transitional arrangements for pre-2009 qualifications and unit standards, occupational qualifications, part qualifications and skills programmes. Read the circular.
HWSETA NOTICE ON LEGACY QUALIFICATIONS THAT EXPIRE ON 30 JUNE 2023
This is an official notice that the HWSETA will cease to accept accreditation applications for the historically registered qualifications (Unit standard-based qualifications) as of 01 June 2023. This is in response to the QCTO Circular 2/2022. Read more here.
FP&M SETA GRANT FUNDING WINDOW WORKSHOP
The FP&M SETA 2023/24 Mandatory and Discretionary Grant Funding windows will open on the 16th of January 2023. Discretionary Grants Applications aligned to the FP&M Seta Sectoral Priority Occupations & Interventions List (SPOI) and the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP) will be prioritised.
KwaZulu Natal: 24th January 2023 10:00 – 15:00
Western Cape: 27th January 2023 10:00 – 15:00
Gauteng: 1st February 2023 10:00 – 15:00
All Province (Virtual) 10th February 2023 10:00 – 15h30
SERVICES SETA 2023–2024 WSP AND ATR WORKSHOPS
All Services SETA Levy Paying Employers (LPEs) and Non-Levy Paying Employers are invited to attend virtual workshops that will be hosted by the Seta.
Date: 18 January 2023 and 25 January 2023.
INSETA 2023 WSP & ATR WORKSHOP
Employer organisations registered with INSETA as Levy Paying or Non-Levy Paying are encouraged to attend the workshops planned for the following dates
Johannesburg: 3 February 2023
Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha): 9 February 2023
Durban: 17 February 2023
Cape Town: 28 February 2023
To register, RSVP (Page 2) on/or before 28 January 2023 to events@inseta.org.za.
OPPORTUNITIES
CATHSSETA 2023/24 DISCRETIONARY GRANT WINDOW NOW OPEN
The seta invites applications from stakeholders and legal entities to send DG funding applications for PIVOTAL programmes.
Closing date: 31 January 2023 at 16h00.
BANKSETA DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDING WINDOW NOW OPEN
The BANKSETA invites all registered, levy paying employers to apply for the Discretionary Grant Funding Window for Levy Payers. Funding Window for Levy Payers opens on 2 November 2022 and closes on Tuesday, 28 February 2023.
FOODBEV SETA 2023/24 DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDING WINDOW NOW OPEN
The Seta invites relevant stakeholders to apply for discretionary grants funding window two for the 2023/24 financial year.
Opening Date: 21 November 2022 and Closing date: 3 February 2023.
FOODBEV SETA ARTISAN EMPLOYABILITY STUDY
The Food and Beverages Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FoodBev SETA) is writing to request your participation in “Understanding Artisan Employability in the Food and Beverages Manufacturing Sector” research study through a survey. The study focuses on the perceptions on the employability of artisans from both the employer and beneficiaries of the apprenticeship.
The SETA is cognisant of the fact that many companies do not train or even hire artisans however it is important that the SETA is knowledgeable of how many companies employ artisans in the sector. The information collected will be treated with confidence and will only be used by FoodBev SETA for the research study and planning purposes. Please click the following link to complete the survey.
MERSETA DISCRETIONARY GRANT: 3RD FUNDING WINDOW
The Seta invites relevant stakeholders to apply for discretionary grants for the 2022/23 financial year (3rd Funding Window).
Opening Date: 16 January 2023 and Closing 31 January 2023.
WHOOP WHOOPS
Congratulations to the following organisations for achieving their Seta accreditations in November & December 2022, and well done to our #setaninjas
- Child Accident Prevention Foundation of South Africa, Services Seta accreditation #setaninja Belinda Beer
- Business Development Accounting Services, Services Seta accreditation #setaninja Belinda Beer
- GCS Training & Consulting, Services Seta accreditation #setaninja Margaret Barretto
- Metsi Water Solutions, TETA extension of scope #setaninja Alida van Heerden
- Busani Solutions Group, FP&M Seta accreditation #setaninja Alida van Heerden
- Philani Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition Trust NPO, ETDP Seta accreditation #setaninja Belinda Beer
- School of Safety Training Solutions, TETA accreditation #setaninja Belinda Beer
- Luthandazile Foundation, FP&M Seta accreditation #setaninja Alida van Heerden
