The primary function of the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SSETA) is to facilitate skills development through learning programmes like learnerships, skills programmes, internships, and other learning programmes in South Africa.
SSETA fulfills its above-mentioned primary function by by disbursing grants to employers and skills development providers to offer training to employed and unemployed learners.
As delegated by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), SSETA’s role includes overseeing occupation-based training.
People of all ages need to learn new skills. Others are already working but need to develop their skills and advance their careers. Others require new skills to gain employment.
The services sector contributes more than a quarter of South Africa’s GDP, with more than 3 million people employed. For the sector to thrive and grow, it requires competent and skilled workers.
By facilitating and funding programmes that build skills-sets required by the services industries (the workplace), the SSETA bridges the gap between formal education and training.
To fulfil its functions, the SSETA partners with public and private learning institutions to deliver the training required.
Vision
The vision of SSETA (Services Sector Education and Training Authority) is a flourishing services sector that creates economic growth and inclusive opportunities for all South Africans.
Mission
The mission of SSETA (Services Sector Education and Training Authority) is to facilitate skills development for employment and entrepreneurship in the services sector, fostering economic growth.
Values
The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SSETA) upholds the following values:
- Accountability
- Integrity
- Inclusivity
- Innovation
- Professionalism
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- n/a
Board Members
- Mr Kevin Cowley
- Mr Wiseman Dinwa
- Ms Rendani Dlamini
- Ms Jacqui Ford
- Ms Noxolo Gogo
- Mr Asif Jhatham
- Ms Alice Karanja
- Mr Andrew Madella
- Ms Nokubonga Mcoyi
- Mr Shadrack Motloung
- Mr Themba Mtsweni
- Ms Julia Teboho Nzimande
- Ms Patricia Phelisiwe Sithole
Administrators
- Mr Matjie Lehlogonolo Alfred Masoga
Chief Executive Officer
- Mr Sibusiso Dhladhla (Executive Manager: Corporate Services)
Chief Financial Officer
- Mr Tsheola Matsebe
Chief Operations Officer
- n/a
Senior Management
- Ms Liesel Köstlich (Executive Manager: Core Business)
- Ms Mamabele Motla (Executive Manager: Strategy and Planning)
Communications Officers
- Ms Duduzile Mwelase (Senior Manager: Brand Management)
Contact Details
The contact details of SSETA (Services Sector Education and Training Authority) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 15 Sherborne Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng |
| Postal Address: | P.O. Box 3322, Houghton, Johannesburg, 2193 |
| Telephone: | 011 276 9600 |
| Email: | customercare@serviceseta.org.za |
| Website: | www.servicesseta.org.za |
READ MORE:
➜ List of SETAs in South Africa
➜ National Government of South Africa
