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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SETA (W&RSETA)
 
W&R SETA 2021/22 BURSAY SCHEME
 
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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-mailBursariesEC@wrseta.org.za
 
 
Province: Western Cape
Contact Person: Ashley Goliath
Contact Number: 021 561 6500
Provincial E-mailBursariesWC@wrseta.org.za
 
 
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Contact Person: Peter Cleophas
Contact Number: 031 277 0500
Provincial E-mailBursariesKZN@wrseta.org.za
 
 
Province: Gauteng North
Contact Person: Lebogang Khoza
Contact Number: 012 430 4930
Provincial E-mailBursariesGPN@wrseta.org.za
 
 
Province: Gauteng South
Contact Person: Jephrey Nene
Contact Number: 011 656 0085
Provincial E-mailBursariesGPS@wrseta.org.za
 
 
Province: Limpopo
Contact Person: Wiya Mgobozi
Contact Number: 015 291 2237
Provincial E-mailBursariesLPK@wrseta.org.za
 
 
Province: Mpumalanga
Contact Person: Mike Mokgomo
Contact Number: 013 690 1214
Provincial E-mailBursariesMP@wrseta.org.za
 
 
Province: North West
Contact Person: David Maake
Contact Number: 014 592 0483
Provincial E-mailBursariesNW@wrseta.org.za
 
 
Province: Northern Cape
Contact Person: Mmaabo Moloi
Contact Number: 053 831 4117
Provincial E-mailBursariesNC@wrseta.org.za
 
 
Province: Free State
Contact Person: Senzenina Moroe
Contact Number: 051 444 0766
Provincial E-mailBursariesFS@wrseta.org.za