The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) invites South African students to apply for Bursary Programme for 2025 academic year.
Bursary Application closing date: 21 February 2025
The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) invites public and private TVET and HET institutions, bursary administrators, W&RSETA levy-paying entities, and Retail Chairs to apply for bursaries for retail and related qualifications.
Eligible Study Areas:
Preference will be given to students enrolled for the 2025 academic year in qualifications addressing the Sectoral Priority Occupations and Emerging Occupations identified in the Sector Skills Plan. Retail-related qualifications considered include:
- Food Technology / Food Security
- Financial Accounting / Management
- Human Resources
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Management / Administration
- Office Management
- Credit Management
- Clothing Technology / Production
- ICT / 4 IR Programmes
Qualifying Academic Programmes:
- Higher Certificates, Degrees, or Diplomas at NQF Levels 5-7
- NCV Programmes at Levels 2 – 4
- NATED Qualifications N4 – N6 at TVET colleges
- Occupational Qualifications registered by the QCTO at NQF Levels 5 – 7 (excluding learnerships)
Who Can Apply?
- Public HETIs and TVET Colleges
- Private HETIs and TVET Colleges
- W&RSETA Levy-paying Entities
- Bursary Service Providers/Administrators
- Retail Chairs
Bursary Beneficiaries:
- South African citizens below 35 years (if unemployed)
- Accepted or registered with the institution for the study areas listed above
- Preference for students classified as “missing middle” (parental income between R350,000 – R600,000)
Funding Structure:
- Funding for tuition, books/stationery fees, and an incidental/student allowance
- Awarded at the discretion of W&RSETA based on the availability of funds
- Allocations for the 2025 academic year as per the approved funding structure
Application Process:
- Applications must be submitted online via the stakeholder portal on the W&RSETA website: www.wrseta.org.za
- Proof of registration and programme approval with the relevant quality assurance body must be uploaded on the MIS
- The W&RSETA provincial offices will provide guidance for first-time applicants and access to the MIS
- Note: Individual students cannot apply directly; all applications must be made via qualifying entities
Key Dates:
- Award Letters: By 15 April 2025
Contact Details for Regional Offices:
| Province | Contact Person | Contact Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Cape | Mzamo Matyobeni | 043 726 3281 | mmatyobeni@wrseta.org.za |
| Western Cape | Ashley Goliath | 021 561 6500 | agoliath@wrseta.org.za |
| KwaZulu-Natal | Angel Gambushe | 031 277 0500 | agambushe@wrseta.org.za |
| Gauteng North | Lekgethile Mothoa | 012 430 4930 | lmothoa@wrseta.org.za |
| Gauteng South | Jephrey Nene | 011 656 0085 | jnene@wrseta.org.za |
| Limpopo | Sipho Khosa | 015 291 2237 | skhosa@wrseta.org.za |
| Mpumalanga | Portia Chiloane | 013 690 1214 | pchiloane@wrseta.org.za |
| North West | Membry Mmolotsi | 014 592 0483 | mmmolotsi@wrseta.org.za |
| Northern Cape | Kabelo Thembu | 053 831 4117 | kthembu@wrseta.org.za |
| Free State | Senzenina Moroe | 051 444 0766 | smoroe@wrseta.org.za |
Important Notes:
- If no feedback is received by 15 April 2025, consider the application unsuccessful
- The W&RSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment
- Employment Equity: Priority given to Employment Equity target groups
- Background Checks and Assessments: Successful candidates will be subjected to these
For more details, visit the official W&RSETA website: www.wrseta.org.za
