IS YOUR SETA ACCREDITATION
A TRICK OR A TREAT?
Personally, I have always preferred a treat….I mean really, who wouldn’t? Chocolate, to be exact…..
ABL – Anything But Liquorice (who even invented that anyway?) But I digress.
My trick or treating days are long gone….but just like annual Halloween, maintaining your Seta accreditation year-on-year can be a trick for many of you. Should you be experiencing the ghoulish side of accreditation, do not fret! Thrive has been brewing up hauntingly effective solutions for all of the spookiest Seta conundrums since 2003. So why not let us be your guide in making your Seta compliance a
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P.S. Cocoa beans are vegetables. So bon appétit on the chocolate!
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Industry News
IS YOUR SERVICES SETA ACCREDITATION EXPIRING?
Active Services Seta Skills Development Providers whose accreditation expires on 31 March 2020 are eligible for an extension. Send a request, together with a valid accreditation letter and your latest external moderation report to Accreditationext@serviceseta.org.za. To view a copy of this communique, click here.
MERSETA CELEBRATES DECADE OF THE ARTISAN
MerSETA has launched the Decade of the Artisan campaign to promote artisanship as a career of choice for South Africa’s youth. Click here for more information or watch the video of merSETA Acting CEO, Mr Wayne Adams speaking on the topic.
SOUTH AFRICAN NQF ALIGNS TO SADC NQF
Joe Samuels (CEO at SAQA) has announced that the SA National Qualifications Framework (NQF) is the first NQF that has successfully aligned to the SADC Qualifications Framework within the SADC Region….which we are quite excited about! Read about it here.
FASSET LIFELONG LEARNING CLASSES
Fasset has published their Lifelong Learning calendar of events. Registrations of each training opens four weeks prior to the commencement date. For more information, please send an e-mail to sello.malatsi@fasset.org.za
HWSETA 2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The HWSETA has invited stakeholders to attend their 2019 AGM in Bloemfontein on the 31October 2019. Confirm attendance is by 24 October 2019. For more information click here. Should you have any queries, please contact Mosima Mehlape on 011 607 6924 or e-mail her at mosimam@hwseta.org.za.
LG SETA ACCREDITATION SEATING DATES
LG Seta has announced that their accreditation seating dates for the remainder of the financial year are as follows: 31 October 2019, 12 December 2019, 6 February 2020 and 26 March 2020.
Seta Opportunities
AGRISETA DISCRETIONARY GRANT APPLICATION FOR 2020/21 IS NOW OPEN
Stakeholders are advised to limit applications to the AgriSETA 2019/20 Sectoral Priority Occupations (pivotal) List. Programmes such as land reform, rural development and any related strategic programmes to the National Skills Development Plan (NSDP) will be supported. The application window closes on the 15 November 2019. Click here for more info.
THE CYRIL RAMAPHOSA EDUCATION TRUST (CRET) BURSARY IS OPEN
The Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust is a bursary scheme that has proven how seemingly out-of-reach dreams can come true through providing support to the disadvantaged youth. For more information click here or to apply click here. Applications close on 31 October 2019. For any queries call directly on 011 592 6560 or email info@cyrilramaphosa.org
FASSET TRAINING INCENTIVE GRANT
Fasset invites its registered Employers, Professional Bodies and Trade Unions to apply for this incentive by sending your application with your planned training activities by no later than 25 October 2019 to incentivesgrant@fasset.org.za. Click here to access the application criteria. For queries, please email sello.malatsi@fasset.org.za
NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL SCHEME (NSFAS) BURSARIES FOR 2020
If you’re looking for funding for your studies, you probably know you need to go through NSFAS. They provide funds for studying at public universities, universities of technology and TVET Colleges and their financial aid scheme for 2020 bursaries is now open. The closing dates for applications is 30 November 2019. For more information, click here.
ARE YOU AN ASPIRING RETAIL FASHIONISTA?
The Truworths Learnership 2020 is now open! If you interested in a career in retail, visit www.truworths.co.za to download the application form and email it to learnerships@truworths.co.za before 11 October 2019.
BASIC POLICE DEVELOPMENT LEARNING PROGRAMME (BPDLP) NOW OPEN
The South African Police Service is recruiting for entry level police trainees and is inviting applicants from all races and genders for enlistment in the BPDLP. If you are young, energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit and you are dedicated to serving your country by pursuing a career in policing, this is the opportunity for you! Click here for further information. The closing date for applications is 15 October 2019.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SETA SME DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAMME
W&RSeta has announced that they will provide R2 000 in skills development to 1 500 informal traders as part of their ITAMED programme. In addition, they will be providing up to R18 000 to 3 500 levy-paying small companies for training through their SME Discretionary Grant programme. They will use the W&RSeta and municipality databases to select participants – so make sure you register on the databases to take part in this opportunity!
THE MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT BURSARY OPPORTUNITIES
We just heard that the Mpumalanga Provincial Government intends to award bursary opportunities to deserving students and unemployed youth to further their studies in critical and scarce skills. The Ephraim Mogale Bursary Scheme prioritises the previously disadvantaged and deep rural communities in the province of Mpumalanga. In addition, females and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Closing date for submission of all application forms is 31 October 2019. Click here for details.
THE CHIETA TELEPHONE LINES ARE DOWN
Should you need to contact CHIETA, please be advised that their number has temporarily been changed to 087 944 4377.
THE BURSARY PORTAL
The Bursary Portal has up-to-date news on the latest bursaries and funding opportunities.
To find out about the bursary opportunities such as the SA Society of Music Teachers: Ellie Marx Memorial Scholarship, click here. We think they are doing a fabulous job curating bursary opportunities.
Training
Skills Development Facilitator Course
Date: 20 – 22 November 2019
Venue: Randburg, www.benvenuto.co.za
The cost: R5 450 (ex VAT) per person, including the venue, refreshments and manual. Optional assessment of R1500 ex VAT.
Registration: Click here to register. For an outline of the course click here.
Assessor Course
Dates: 21 – 22 November 2019
Venue: Randburg, www.benvenuto.co.za
The cost: R5 950 (ex VAT) per person, including the venue, refreshments, manual, POE assessment and one re-assessment.
Registration: Click here to register. For an outline of the course, click here.
Moderator Course
Dates: 14 – 15 November 2019
Venue: Randburg, www.benvenuto.co.za
The cost: R5 950 (ex VAT) per person, including the venue, refreshments, manual, POE assessment and one re-assessment. A 10% discount is offered to anyone booking and paying before 31 October 2019.
Registration: Click here to register. For an outline of the course, click here.
And since you’ve landed here…
BOO to you for making it all the way to the end!
Thrive Learning Facilitation – All treats, no tricks!
