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Skills fund was raided for student fees

September 20, 2018

The government has raided the National Skills Fund (NSF) to meet the promise of a no-fee increase for students at tertiary institutions, jeopardising the fund’s future investment income and forcing it to axe projects aimed at developing much-needed artisans. Details...

These are the most in-demand job skills in South Africa right now

September 14, 2018

Jobs portal CareerJunction has released its latest index for July 2018, showing which jobs and skills are most in-demand across South Africa right now. According to the group, the August index slipped below the 100-mark at 96 index points, indicating increased competition...

Here is what happens if your CV is ‘reported’ in South Africa

September 9, 2018

As unemployment in South Africa jumped to 27.2% for Q2 2018, the proverbial walls seem to be closing in on job seekers. This is according to new research by Mananaged Integrity Evaluation (MIE) which specialises in background screening in South...

INDEPENDENT CHAIRPERSON AND TWO INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE INSETA AUDIT COMMITTEE

August 27, 2018August 17, 2018

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: INDEPENDENT CHAIRPERSON AND TWO INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE INSETA AUDIT COMMITTEE

Companies will face steep fines for not submitting an employment equity report by the end of 2018

August 23, 2018

Every year, designated employers in South Africa are obligated to submit an employment equity report in accordance with Section 21 of the Employment Equity Act. A designated employer is an employer who employs 50 or more employees, or an employer...

Higher Education and Training Committee calls for written comments on the NQF amendment bill

August 23, 2018

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has called on interested organisations and members of the public to submit written comments on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Amendment Bill , by no later than 28 August 2018. The Bill...

Here’s what will be included on SA’s new ‘name and shame’ list for CV fraudsters

August 23, 2018

The National Qualifications Framework Amendment Bill has been published for public comment. Arguably the biggest addition of the new bill is the introduction of a ‘register’ of fraudulent qualifications which would contain the names and details of individuals and providers...

Pandor calls for rethink of plan to reduce Setas

August 23, 2018

Higher education and training minister Naledi Pandor has questioned her predecessor Blade Nzimande’s plans to reduce the number of Sector Education and Training Authorities (Setas) and instructed her officials to come up with a better proposal to improve their performance,...

SASSETA Internal Audit TOR

August 22, 2018August 2, 2018

SAFETY AND SECURITY SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (“SASSETA”) is seeking to appoint suitable and qualified independent Internal Audit Service Provider that: Possesses the required knowledge relating to the entity’s financial reporting and the applicable financial reporting framework, Possesses the necessary...

TETA Occupational Certificate: Road Incident Co-ordinator

August 20, 2018August 2, 2018

Occupational Certificate: Road Incident Co-ordinator In accordance with the QCTO process for occupational qualifications development, various public verification processes need to be observed. This is the verification where we request you to review the full Curriculum, Qualification and the Assessment...

INDEPENDENT CHAIRPERSON AND TWO INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE INSETA AUDIT COMMITTEE

August 20, 2018August 17, 2018

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: INDEPENDENT CHAIRPERSON AND TWO INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE INSETA AUDIT COMMITTEE

10 ways to make your CV stand out to land that job

August 20, 2018August 19, 2018

Having a well-crafted resume can be the key to getting your foot in the door at the company of your dreams. But figuring out how to make your resume fully representative of your experience and also stand out is easier...

MQA SETA Tender

August 17, 2018

MQA/04/18 - 19: Appointment of an IT Project Manager to Manage the Development and Implementation of an ERP System for the Mining Qualifications Authority The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) for the mining and...

These are the most in-demand job skills in South Africa right now

August 15, 2018

Jobs portal CareerJunction has released its latest index for July 2018, showing which job skills are most in-demand in South Africa right now. According to the group, the overall index started the month just under 100, indicating that the local jobs market...

This is the fastest growing job skill in South Africa right now – and it pays really well

August 15, 2018August 15, 2018

According to online job aggregator Adzuna, there has been a massive boom in the software developer job market, where it has been described as “perhaps the fastest growing job market of our time”. “Almost every industry out there has a...

PSETA Appointment of a qualification development facilitator

August 14, 2018August 2, 2018

Fired or laid off? This is how to tackle the subject in your next job interview

August 14, 2018August 12, 2018

When going for an interview for a new job, the recruiters may want to know about what happened in your last job – and if you were fired, they may want to know why. This is how you should tackle...

TETA Occupational Certificate: Road Incident Co-ordinator

August 13, 2018August 2, 2018

What South African employment equity says about people who don’t identify as male or female

August 13, 2018August 12, 2018

South Africa’s Employment Equity Act (EEA) contains a number of anti-discrimination provisions, as well as mechanisms for employers to collect, analyse, plan and report on employment equity information. The mechanisms, however, do not cater for those employees who do not...

PSETA Appointment of a qualification development facilitator

August 8, 2018August 2, 2018

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AgriSETA was established as the Sector Education and Training Authority for the economic sub-sectors that include primary and secondary agriculture through...

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