Call for Nominations: Chairpersons for Sector Education and Training Authorities (2025–2030)

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.

ANNEXURE A – CALL FOR NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES TO BE APPOINTED AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF CATHSSETA -21 NOVEMBER 2024

ANNEXURE B – GOVERNMENT GAZETTE FOR THE NOMINATION OF SETA BOARD CHAIRPERSONS

NOMINATION FORM_20 NOVEMBER 2024

DECLARATION OF INTEREST FORM

CATHSSETA Consent Form vetting