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The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) has announced a series of financial and skills-development milestones as it looks to turn around the organisation and invest in students, graduates and workplace experience opportunities. The organisation has reported a R2.8 billion reduction in legacy financial commitments, hundreds of millions of rand invested in TVET … Read more

Grade 11 and 12 learners at Kutsalani Secondary School in KaBokweni, Mbombela, have received guidance on funding, post-school education and career opportunities as Services SETA and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) take part in a learner awareness campaign. The organisations were addressing a common concern among would-be tertiary students – what opportunities there … Read more

Members of Parliament (MPs) are calling for the fundamental overhaul, and in some cases, the complete abolition of South Africa’s Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), arguing that the system has failed to deliver the skills and employment expected from billions of rands in skills-development funding. The controversy has led to renewed scrutiny into the … Read more

The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) has created a new entity – the Project Management Unit (PMU) – as part of its process to improve the delivery, governance and oversight of skills-development programmes. The new unit was unveiled during a Project Management and Grants Delivery Workshop at the CSIR Conference Centre. Government … Read more

What Are SETA Skills Programmes? SETA Skills Programmes are accredited short-term training programmes developed by South Africa’s Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) to equip learners with practical, occupation-specific skills that are in demand across different industries. Unlike a full learnership or qualification, a Skills Programme focuses on a specific area of competence, enabling learners … Read more

Young South Africans seeking careers, business opportunities, and investment pathways in the property sector gathered at the Real Estate Youth Summit, where industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders engaged in discussions aimed at unlocking greater participation in South Africa’s real estate economy. Hosted by the South African Youth in Property Association in partnership with the Services … Read more

The Services SETA has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming South Africa’s real estate sector by investing in skills development initiatives that align with industry demands and national economic priorities. Speaking at the Real Estate Youth Summit held at the GIBS Business School, Services SETA representative Emma Mbele emphasized the critical role that industry-driven training programmes … Read more

Higher Education Collaboration Helps Students Overcome Financial Barriers and Earn Qualifications in Fields Critical to South Africa’s Economy Published: 2 June 2026Author: Phindile DlomoReviewed By: Education Policy and Workforce Development Editorial TeamLocation: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa A powerful example of how strategic partnerships can transform lives unfolded at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology … Read more