Dr NP Nkabane, Minister of Higher Education and Training, has issued a call for nominations for the appointment of Chairpersons of Accounting Authorities for 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). The selected individuals will serve a five-year term, from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030, in accordance with the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998), as amended.
This opportunity is open to suitably qualified and experienced candidates with an NQF Level 8 qualification. Applicants should demonstrate sector-specific expertise, technical experience, and leadership capabilities essential for the effective functioning of the SETAs and the Skills Development System.
SETAs Seeking Chairpersons
Nominations are invited for the following SETAs, referenced as per the corresponding Ref. No.:
- Agricultural SETA (AGRISETA): AGR2020
- Banking SETA (BANKSETA): BANK2020
- Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sports SETA (CATHSSETA): CATH2024
- Construction SETA (CETA): CET2024
- Chemical Industries SETA (CHIETA): CHIET2024
- Education, Training, and Development Practices SETA (ETDPSETA): ETDP2024
- Energy and Water SETA (EWSETA): EW2024
- Finance and Accounting Services SETA (FASSET): FAS2024
- Food and Beverages SETA (FOODBEV): FB2024
- Fibre Processing and Manufacturing SETA (FP&MSETA): FPM2024
- Health and Welfare SETA (HWSETA): HW2024
- Insurance SETA (INSETA): INS2024
- Local Government SETA (LGSETA): LG2024
- Manufacturing and Engineering SETA (MERSETA): MERS2024
- Media, Information, and Communication Technology SETA (MICTSETA): MICT2024
- Mining Qualification Authority (MQA): MQA2024
- Public Services SETA (PSETA): PS2024
- Safety and Security SETA (SASSETA): SASS2024
- Services SETA (Services-SETA): SERV2024
- Transport SETA (TETA): TET2024
- Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&RSETA): WR2024
Eligibility and Application Details
Nominees must submit a detailed application, including:
- Motivation letter
- Signed acceptance of the nomination
- Certified copies of qualifications and a SAQA verification report
- Criminal record clearance from SAPS
- Certified ID copy
- Comprehensive CV
- Declaration of interest
Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by 29 November 2024 to:
Contact Person: Mr Mabuza Ngubane
Email: SETAChairs@dhet.gov.za
Tel: 012 312 5896 | Mobile: 079 318 2384
Dr Nkabane emphasised a commitment to inclusivity, encouraging the nomination of youth, women, and persons with disabilities, in line with policy and legislative frameworks.
For more details, click on the links to access the official documentation
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE FOR THE NOMINATION OF SETA BOARD CHAIRPERSONS
ANNEXURE B – GOVERNMENT GAZETTE FOR THE NOMINATION OF SETA BOARD CHAIRPERSONS
