W&RSETA – Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority

The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) is the skills development authority in the wholesale and retail sector of South Africa.

W&RSETA was established in 2000 in terms of the Skills Development Act (as amended).

The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) aims to facilitate the skills development needs of the Wholesale and Retail (W&R) Sector through the implementation of learning programmes, disbursement of grants and monitoring of education and training as outlined in the National Skills Development Plan (NSDP).

SETAs are entities of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). There are 21 SETAs, each servicing a specific economic sector in the country.

Vision

The vision of the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) is to be the leader in skills development in South Africa.

Mission

The mission of the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) it to develop a skilled, capable, competent and professional workforce to transform the Wholesale and Retail Sector.

Values

  • Accountability
  • Agility
  • Integrity and Trustworthiness
  • Mutual Respect
  • Quality Services

Overseeing Department/Entity

Office Bearers/Management

Chairperson

  • n/a

Board Members

  • Ms Margaret Bango
  • Ms Nonkululeko Bogopa
  • Mr Sibusiso Busane
  • Ms Lerato Madela
  • Mr David Makuwa
  • Mr Themba Mthembu
  • Ms Thandeka Ntshangase
  • Mr Lucas Ramatlhodi
  • Ms Sebe Rasebitse
  • Mr Ross Rayners
  • Ms Mzimaseki Silimandlela
  • Mr Zibele Sokabo
  • Ms Zinhle Tyikwe

Chief Executive Officer

  • Mr Tom Mkhwanazi

Chief Financial Officer

  • Ms Lindiwe Nhlapo

Chief Operations Officer

  • Mr Sipho Shoba

Senior Management

  • Ms Lieza Blom (Senior Regional Manager: WC and NC)
  • Mr Ben Khonyane (Senior Manager: OHS, Facilities and Security)
  • Ms Libokanyo Khumalo (Senior Manager: Human Resources)
  • Dr Deborah Machard (Executive: Strategic Planning, Performance and Evaluation)
  • Mr Sindiso Malaku (Senior Regional Manager: GPS, FS and NW)
  • Ms Rose Manyosa (Senior Manager: Finance)
  • Mr Mxolisi Maphakela (Senior Manager: Research and Strategic Planning)
  • Mr Barnabas Masekwameng (Information, Communication and Techonology Executive)
  • Mr Mhlengi Mkhize (Senior Manager: Monitoring and Evaluation)
  • Mr Sunshine Ngcobo (Chief Executive: Corporate Services)
  • Ms Masana Ngobeni (Chief Audit Executive)
  • Ms Bridgette Zwane (Senior Regional Manager: KZN and EC)

Communications Officers

  • Ms Martha Shingange

Contact Details

The contact details of W&RSETA (Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority) are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:Riverside Office Park, Hennops House, 1303 Heuwel Avenue, Cnr Lenchen South & Heuwel Avenue, Centurion, Pretoria
Postal Address:Private Bag X106, Centurion, 0046
Telephone:012 622 9500
Email:wrseta@wrseta.org.za
Website:www.wrseta.org.za
Whistle Blowing Contact Details:Phone: 0800 007 828
Email: wrseta@whistleblowing.co.za

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List of SETAs in South Africa

National Government of South Africa