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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SETA (W&RSETA) - W&R SETA 2021/22 BURSAY SCHEME
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SETA (W&RSETA)
W&R SETA 2021/22 BURSAY SCHEME
The wholesale & Retail Sector education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) hereby invites all public, private TVET and HET Institutions to apply for undergraduate bursaries for students that intend to, or are currently studying towards programmes that are aligned to the W&RSETA Hard-to-Fill Vacancies listed below:
• Retail Business Management
• Food Technology / Food Security
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Management
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Management
• Human Resources
• Credit Management
• Operations Management
• Marketing
• Clothing Production
• Information Technology
• Retail Pharmacy
• Hospitality and Catering Services / Chef
• Office Administration
• Business Management / Administration
• Health and Safety
• Visual Merchandising
The wholesale & Retail Sector education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) hereby invites all public, private TVET and HET Institutions to apply for undergraduate bursaries for students that intend to, or are currently studying towards programmes that are aligned to the W&RSETA Hard-to-Fill Vacancies listed below:
• Retail Business Management
• Food Technology / Food Security
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Management
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Management
• Human Resources
• Credit Management
• Operations Management
• Marketing
• Clothing Production
• Information Technology
• Retail Pharmacy
• Hospitality and Catering Services / Chef
• Office Administration
• Business Management / Administration
• Health and Safety
• Visual Merchandising
Qualifying Academic Programmes:
Only applications for degrees and diplomas that address the above priority skills for the sector at NQF levels 5 - 7 will be considered.
TVET institutions may apply for NCV Levels 2 - 4 and NATED N4 - N6 qualifications in relation to the occupations listed above.
Qualifying Institutions:
The following Institutions are eligible to apply for bursary funding:
• Public HETIs and TVET colleges
• Private HETIs and TVET colleges
• Bursary service providers/administrators
Submission Requirements
• Institutions must submit the following documentation with their applications as proof of registration and programme accreditation:
• SAQA registration number for the programme/qualification
• Proof of CHE registration (approved letter from the CHE)
• Proof of DHET registration (DHET certificate)
• Successful institutions will enter into an agreement with the W&RSETA for the duration of the study period of the funded students.
• Institutions must provide the W&RSETA with the following documents upon successful conclusion of an MOA to award the bursary funding:
• List of selected students
• Cost schedule per course and per student
• Proof / confirmation of registration at the institution
• Bursary agreement (signed between student and the W&RSETA)
• Certified copies of identity documents of the students (not older than 6 months)
• Institutions will be responsible for the recruitment and registration of qualifying students.
Bursary Beneficiaries:
• South African citizens (below 35 years)
• Accepted or registered with the institution in relation to the fields listed above
Application Process:
Funding Structure:
Tuition fees: Full fees as prescribed by the institution
Accommodation: Must be a recognised residence and rates capped as prescribed by the institution
Book Allowance: Cost of books as recommended by the institution Includes stationery, printing, data and electronic devices as prescribed by the institution
Meals: Capped at R18 000 per annum and will be paid to the institution
Transport: To be determined by the institution
Funding will be awarded at the discretion of the W&RSETA and based on the availability of funds.
Should you require assistance or further information please contact the nearest provincial office on the details below:
Regional Office Contact Details:
Province: Eastern Cape
Contact Person: Mzamo Matyobeni
Contact Number: 043 726 3281
Provincial E-mail: BursariesEC@wrseta.org.za
Province: Western Cape
Contact Person: Ashley Goliath
Contact Number: 021 561 6500
Provincial E-mail: BursariesWC@wrseta.org.za
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Contact Person: Peter Cleophas
Contact Number: 031 277 0500
Provincial E-mail: BursariesKZN@wrseta.org.za
Province: Gauteng North
Contact Person: Lebogang Khoza
Contact Number: 012 430 4930
Provincial E-mail: BursariesGPN@wrseta.org.za
Province: Gauteng South
Contact Person: Jephrey Nene
Contact Number: 011 656 0085
Provincial E-mail: BursariesGPS@wrseta.org.za
Province: Limpopo
Contact Person: Wiya Mgobozi
Contact Number: 015 291 2237
Provincial E-mail: BursariesLPK@wrseta.org.za
Province: Mpumalanga
Contact Person: Mike Mokgomo
Contact Number: 013 690 1214
Provincial E-mail: BursariesMP@wrseta.org.za
Province: North West
Contact Person: David Maake
Contact Number: 014 592 0483
Provincial E-mail: BursariesNW@wrseta.org.za
Province: Northern Cape
Contact Person: Mmaabo Moloi
Contact Number: 053 831 4117
Provincial E-mail: BursariesNC@wrseta.org.za
Province: Free State
Contact Person: Senzenina Moroe
Contact Number: 051 444 0766
Provincial E-mail: BursariesFS@wrseta.org.za